Ingliz tili attestatsiya №12

1. Choose the correct answer. Now it’s time … some reading practice tests.

2. Choose the correct answer. I suggested that Mike … for another job as his current work had no prospects at all.

3. Read the text and answer the questions below. Where does the word volcano come from? It comes from the Roman god of fire. His name was Vulcan. A volcano is a mountain that blows its top! Hot lava pushes through the mountain. Then, it flows down the side. Some volcanoes are millions of years old. Some sleep. Others are active. It is hard to tell when a volcano will blow. Many volcanoes have snow. If they blow their tops, hot lava melts the snow. It burns up trees and plants, too, just like a fire. Who is Vulcan?

4. Choose the best answer. The politician about … lifestyle there has been a lot of speculation recently has handed in his resignation.

5. Choose the best answer. Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George … the room.

6. Choose the best answer. Keep … the edge of the pool. You might fall in.

7. Read the text and answer the questions according to it. These days many people often eat convenient food. This means food which is already prepared, in packets or cans, or often frozen. This type of food is considered dangerous as it often contains a lot of fat or sugar. If people eat a lot of sugar, people might get holes in their teeth. Similarly, if people eat a lot of fat, this is bad for their hearts. The best food is fresh, natural food such as fruit and vegetables. Instead of frying food in fat, people should boil it or eat it raw, as in salads. Food which has been boiled often contains many vitamins. These vitamins are often destroyed in the process of cooking. According to the passage, why should people eat boiled food?

8. Choose the best answer. This translator is said a lot of novels from Persian to Uzbek.

9. Why would a crow need to make a tool?

10. 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 . . .

11. Choose the best answer. She had … to play with. She was an only child that … liked her.

12. Choose the correct answer. He has been very lonely since ….

13. Choose the correct answer. If they invited me to their party, I . . . absolutely delighted.

14. Choose the correct answer. The people in Italy were very friendly . . . we went.

15. 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

Based on the passage, which is the best definition of invertebrates?

16. Choose the correct answer. Their car …… in front of their house just now

17. We can look at living things, and we can put them into groups.
One group is called mammals. Mammals all have fur or hair. Their fur or hair can keep them warm. It covers some or all parts of their bodies.
Most of their babies are born alive. They are like little copies of their parents. They look just like them. Some other mammals live on land. People are mammals. They have a lot of hair on the top of their heads. Dogs and cats are mammals. They have fur all over their bodies. Rabbits and zebras are mammals, too. They also have fur all over their bodies.
Other mammals live in the water. Whales and dolphins live in the ocean. They do not have long fur or hair. Their skin is smooth, but they are still mammals.
Some of them live in and out of the water. Sea lions do this. They have very short fur. They sit in the sun during the day. They also swim in the water much of the day and at night.

Which sentence below is NOT TRUE?

18. There is a reason for everything, . . . ?

19. Read the text and answer the questions according to it

Pepperoni is often put on a pizza. It is actually a type of cured sausage made from beef. "Cured" means salty to protect against bacteria which are dangerous for people. Sometimes cured sausages are made of turkey or chicken to reduce both fat and calories. Pepperoni is mixed with red pepper or other spices and takes a reddish colour. It is typically cut in small, thin circles. The word "pepperoni" means "big peppers" in Italian, though pepperoni has nothing to do with Italy. Its actual origin is not known yet. However, it is believed to be invented in America, likely in one of the original pizzerias in New York City. What is clear however, is that pepperoni is America’s favourite pizza topping.

All of the following statements are TRUE about pepperoni, EXCEPT ... .

20. Choose the correct answer. The survival of some large mammals is being put at... risk by global warming and other disasters.

21. Choose the correct answer. -What ... for? -I’ve lost my--purse.

22. 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, why did Jamol become a hero?

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

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

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

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

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

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

29. I am accustomed to care of myself.

30. - 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.

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

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

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

34. Those are glasses.

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

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

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

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

39. Are you talking to ?

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