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PART III. Test Your Competence

LEVEL A
(40 points)

Task 1. State the type of the verb that functions as the predicate (e.g. copular, ditransitive, etc.) and the syntactic function of the words that complete its meaning (e.g. direct object, subject complement, etc.). Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. (16 points)



1. I am reading a book.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





2. The task seems easy.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





3. He strolled towards the wall.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





4. We chose Jeremy our leader.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





5. Pass me the salt, please!
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





6. I have two sisters.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





7. He died young.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





Task 2. Use the appropriate preposition if necessary. (12 points)


1. He gave 1) his wife 2) a camera for Christmas.
2. She complimented 1) him 2) his appearance.
3. Don’t forget to congratulate 1) Mark 2) getting the prize.
4. They applauded him long and loud.
5. It is Mr. Stone who is in full command. You are supposed to report him.
6. They always give 1) us 2) a warm welcome when we go there.
7. He sighed a sigh of relief.
8. Poor John was living the life of an outcast.

Task 3. Decide whether these sentences are correct. If not, rewrite the improved sentences. If there are no mistakes, type nothing. (6 points)


1. Explain me the rule, please.

2. Don’t forget calling me as soon as you get home.

3. Could you explain me this rule once again?

4. She looks so beautifully today – take a look!

5. Your translation doesn’t sound again. Try to find your mistake.

6. Go fetch to me another flowerpot, please.

Task 4. Translate into English paying attention to the underlined parts of the sentence. (6 points)


1. Мой ребенок совсем от рук отбился.
Translation:

2. Кейт покрасила волосы в рыжий цвет.
Translation:

3. Докажите мне, что я не прав.
Translation:

4. Я нахожу удивительным то, что он продолжает снимать малобюджетные фильмы.
Translation:

LEVEL B
(40 points)

Task 1. State the type of the verb that functions as the predicate (e.g. copular, ditransitive, etc.) and the syntactic function of the words that complete its meaning (e.g. direct object, subject complement, etc.). Use as many words for the answer as many spaces are underlined. (16 points)



1. Give us more time.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





2. Not all dreams come true.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





3. Let’s paint the fence red.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





4. This dictionary contains 50,000 entries.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





5. The child laughed the laugh of contentment.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





6. This soldier died a hero.
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





7. Do you see my glasses?
1) Verb:






2) Object / complement:





Task 2. Use the appropriate preposition if necessary. (10 points)


1. Mr. Cook has not commented these reports.
2. Because of this, originality consists 1) returning 2) the origin. (Antoni Gaudi)
3. The world is so dreadfully managed, one hardly knows whom to complain.
4. I confess being a frustrated musician.
5. I believe every chess player senses 1) beauty, when he succeeds 2) creating situations, which contradict 3) the expectations and the rules... ( Vladimir Kramnik)
6. You know, somebody actually complimented me my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said “Parking Fine.”
7. There is the good and the bad, the great and the low, the just and the unjust. I swear you that all that will never change. (Albert Camus)

Task 3. Decide whether these sentences are correct. If not, rewrite the improved sentences under A. If there are no mistakes, type nothing. (6 points)


1. Do not impose to others what you yourself do not desire. (Confucius)
Correct sentence:

2. Give your share for James.
Correct sentence:

3. She reminds me about my cousin.
Translation:

4. Yet again you’ve managed to prove me that I am wrong!
Translation:

5. He tried finding the mistake himself but to no avail.
Translation:

6. Please, pass the draft for me – I will make a number of corrections.
Translation:

Task 4. Translate into English paying attention to the underlined parts of the sentence. (8 points)


1. Они прожили долгую и счастливую жизнь.
Translation:

2. Молоко прокисло, да и запас (stock) сахара подходит к концу.
Translation:

3. Я считаю своим долгом заботиться о своих младших братьях и сестрах.
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4. Его молчание сводит меня с ума!
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5. Помолчите, пожалуйста! Я не слышу лектора!
Translation:

6. Я всегда мечтала посетить величайшие художественные музеи мира.
Translation: