Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Choose the correct answer. Look it is raining cats and dogs outside that is why it is no good … for a walk.

2. Choose the correct answer. The underestimated demand for tickets made the theater manager … better for the next performance.

3. Choose the best answer. She said I ... as well ask him.

4. Choose the best answer.… of the contestants was given a topic about which they’d make a five-minute speech.

5. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. Snow and rain . . . of nature.

6. Choose the best answer. One Problem is that we don’t have … officers on the streets to protect people.

7. Choose the answer which correctly completes the sentence. If a dirty spot on the clothes cannot be removed by . . . water and soap, pour on boiling water.

8. Read the text and answer the questions according to it. Spices were known to Eastern peoples thousands of years ago.Arab traders skilfully kept a secret the true source of these spices. Spices became valuable items of sale early in the evolution of the spice trade and were introduced by Arab traders to the West. The initial uses of spices in very early times were in medicine and in the making of holy oils. People believed in the cure of spices, in a powder form, in the Middle Ages and even brought them into early medicine. It is not known when spices were first used in food. Certainly, the ancient Greeks and Romans used spices to flavour food and drinks because they discovered that spices helped to preserve foods, hid the flavour of spoiled meat in part, and also brought a change of flavour. Knowledge of the use of spices to preserve and flavour food slowly spread through Europe. Finally, in the last third of the 15th century, the Europeans decided to build ships and dared to go abroad in search of a route to the spice-producing countries. According to the passage, the ancient Greeks and Romans used spices for all the following, except . . . .

9. Read the text and answer the questions below. The polar bear makes its home in the cold and icy Arctic. Other animals might freeze or starve. But the polar bear knows how to live in the snow.
Polar bears have thick blubber, or fat, that protects them from the cold. They also have a thick fur coat. The polar bear’s coat is white. This allows it to blend into the snow. That way, the polar bear can sneak up on its prey. Polar bears swim well.
They eat seals, walruses, small whales, and rodents. In the summer, they may eat berries.
Polar bears will also eat people. They may look cute and furry, but be careful of this big bear! Polar bears are found in . . .

10. Choose the best answer. The clock … and we realized it was two o’clock.

11. Choose the correct answer. Nowadays even 500,000 soums … enough to buy a modern mobile phone.

12. Choose the correct answer. Lucy felt homesick but soon she got fully used … abroad.

13. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
Reptiles have been around for millions of years and once were the most common vertebrate animals
on Earth. Today, reptiles are divided into four main groups: turtles and tortoises; lizards and snakes; crocodiles and alligators; and the tuatara. A tuatara looks like a lizard, but it isn’t. It’s a species left over from a group of reptiles as old as dinosaurs. It is the closest thing to a living dinosaur. Tuataras live only in New Zealand and are in danger of becoming extinct.
Some reptiles spend most of their time in water. But most species live on land. All have scaly skin to protect them. Reptiles are found in all habitats except polar ice in the Arctic and the tundra.
Reptiles usually lay their eggs in nests or holes dug in the ground. But some snakes, like rattlesnakes, let the eggs hatch inside the body and give birth to live babies. Female crocodiles are very good mothers. They guard the nest and even help the hatchlings get a start in life. Some snakes do this, too. But most reptiles lay their eggs and leave. The hatchlings, which are perfect miniature copies of their parents, are on their own.

All of the following statements are True, Except:

14. Choose the correct answer. Bob’s keeping his car in our garage . . . the time being.

15. Choose the correct answer. The work done by … is very important.

16. Read the passage below and answer the questions Did you know that there are over 1,000,000 different species, or types, of animals? With so many species, scientists have to find a way to sort them into groups. Two of the main groups are vertebrates and invertebrates.
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. Humans are in this group. Also in this group are whales, monkeys, birds, and frogs. Just about any pet you have in your home is a vertebrate. Dogs, cats, goldfish, hamsters, and snakes are vertebrates.
Invertebrates have no backbone. Many of them live in the ocean. Clams, jellyfish, squids, and octopuses are invertebrates. Those that live on land are spiders, worms, and insects.
Scientists are finding new species of animals every day. Every one of them can be put into one of these two groups

What are two ways, according to this passage, animals are classified or sorted?

17. Choose the correct answer. The reason . . . he gets into trouble so often is that he has a bad temper.

18. Do you have a baby at your house? Does he or she wear diapers? Can you throw them away?
In 1950, a mother named Marion had an idea. She did not like the diapers that were made out of cloth. They were too much work. They smelled bad. It took too much time to clean them. She wanted to make something better. Marion went to work. She tried making them out of many kinds of things. Marion made them out of plastic. She tried to sell the idea. No one said it would work. They said it would flop. They did not want to try her idea. Marion was sure it would work. She sold them all by herself. Mothers loved her idea. Marion made moms all over the world happy. They had more time for their babies. They had less mess to clean up. They did not have to wash diapers or let them dry. All they needed was a trashcan. She was sure her idea was going to work. She was right!

Which sentence is an opinion?

19. Choose the correct answer. Now I feel sick. I wish I ... pork with cheese for dinner.

20. Choose the correct answer. The rain prevented us ... completing the work.

21. Read the text and answer the questions according to it.
Temur was the strongest man in the town. He performed and exercised in the public park. He did this to show everyone how strong he was. One man named Jamol didn’t like him. Jamol was a movie critic and could solve complex math problems. One day, a big storm came suddenly.
Snow covered the town. People needed food. The people said, "Temur can save us and bring food". But Jamol wanted to be a hero, so they both went. Jamol found some small passages under the snow. One of them led toward another town which had food. They walked until there was a block of ice in their way. Jamol said, "We can’t get through until you strike it." Temur thought it was probable. He broke it and was too tired. Jamol said, "Let’s support each other. I’ll get the food alone." Jamol came back with food. The men became friends by working together. In town, people saw Jamol with the food. They called Jamol a hero. But Jamol was thinking of something else. He said, "I learned friendship today."

According to the passage, what is the main idea of this story?

22. Choose the correct answer. Children under five years old ... swim without an adult.

23. The flowers would grow much better if you . . .them regularly.

24. .....were you all night? I was really worried about you.

25. It was a really long trip. You be tired now.

26. “She a famous writer one day”. “Yes, I think you are right”.

27. Where will the new hotel be . . . ?

28. If I lived in the country, I a lot of farm animals.

29. Those are glasses.

30. - James Smith wasn’t at home at 10 o’clock yesterday.- ... .

31. - Is there any difference between English spoken in the United Kingdom and that of India? -Of course, there is: in vocabulary, pronunciation and meaning of some words.

32. .....they need is a big fridge in their kitchen.

33. He insisted ... being paid the full sum.

34. He promised, “I will do it tomorrow.”

35. I am accustomed to care of myself.

36. ". . . sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate but to be indifferent to them", said Ernest Hemingway.

37. - Is the soup ?- No, it isn’t. It is cold.

38. I was so relieved when I found my keys. I ... for them all morning.

39. A brief outline of the course and bibliography were handed ... to the students at the first meeting.

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