Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 25–29, однокоренные слова, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 25–29. Пример ответа: foundation Pronunciation is important Some learners of English think that pronunciation is not very important. That is (25)__________ (ABSOLUTE) wrong. Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an (26)__________ (EXTEND) vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand if you don't work on your pronunciation. Correct, clear pronunciation is (27)__________ (ESSENCE) if you really want to improve your level of English. Pay particular attention to any sounds that you are (28)__________ (FAMILIAR) with or that do not exist in your native tongue. Remember that the pronunciation of certain English words varies depending on the part of the world it's spoken in. For example, American English differs (29)__________ (GREAT) from British English.

По смыслу речь идёт о звуках, которые человеку незнакомы. Добавляем отрицательный префикс un-: familiar → unfamiliar.

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Образуйте от слов, напечатанных заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 25–29, однокоренные слова, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному заданию из группы 25–29. Пример ответа: foundation Pronunciation is important Some learners of English think that pronunciation is not very important. That is (25)__________ (ABSOLUTE) wrong. Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an (26)__________ (EXTEND) vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand if you don't work on your pronunciation. Correct, clear pronunciation is (27)__________ (ESSENCE) if you really want to improve your level of English. Pay particular attention to any sounds that you are (28)__________ (FAMILIAR) with or that do not exist in your native tongue. Remember that the pronunciation of certain English words varies depending on the part of the world it's spoken in. For example, American English differs (29)__________ (GREAT) from British English.

После глагола differs требуется наречие степени. От great образуем greatly.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Пример ответа: 1 Mexico City Mexico City was hot and frantic with Olympic gamesmanship. The hotels were full but, fortunately, Kevin owned a country house just outside the city which we (30)__________ our headquarters. The Whites also had their home in Mexico City but they were more often than not at Kevin’s private palace. I must (31)__________ that when Kevin decided to move he moved fast. Like a good general, he marshalled his army close to the point of impact; he spent a small fortune on telephone calls and (32)__________ in getting all we needed for the expedition in the shortest time possible. I had a fast decision to make, too. My job was a good one and I hated to give it (33)__________ unceremoniously, but Kevin was pushing hard. I (34)__________ my boss and he was good enough to give me six months’ leave of absence. Yet I think that going to Yucatan could be understood as looking (35)__________ my father’s estate. Kevin also used resources that only money can buy. The thought of it made me a bit dizzy. Kevin was able to lift a telephone and set a private police force in motion. It made me open my eyes and think again. There was something about Kevin that got at me. Whatever it was, I preferred to keep it bottled up. Will I (36)__________ it in the future? 30. 1) did 2) made 3) kept 4) used

В предложении: “Kevin owned a country house just outside the city which we ______ our headquarters.” используется устойчивое выражение make something your headquarters — «сделать что-либо своей штаб-квартирой / базой». Поэтому подходит made.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Пример ответа: 1 Mexico City Mexico City was hot and frantic with Olympic gamesmanship. The hotels were full but, fortunately, Kevin owned a country house just outside the city which we (30)__________ our headquarters. The Whites also had their home in Mexico City but they were more often than not at Kevin’s private palace. I must (31)__________ that when Kevin decided to move he moved fast. Like a good general, he marshalled his army close to the point of impact; he spent a small fortune on telephone calls and (32)__________ in getting all we needed for the expedition in the shortest time possible. I had a fast decision to make, too. My job was a good one and I hated to give it (33)__________ unceremoniously, but Kevin was pushing hard. I (34)__________ my boss and he was good enough to give me six months’ leave of absence. Yet I think that going to Yucatan could be understood as looking (35)__________ my father’s estate. Kevin also used resources that only money can buy. The thought of it made me a bit dizzy. Kevin was able to lift a telephone and set a private police force in motion. It made me open my eyes and think again. There was something about Kevin that got at me. Whatever it was, I preferred to keep it bottled up. Will I (36)__________ it in the future? 31. 1) speak 2) talk 3) say 4) tell

Устойчивое выражение I must say означает «должен сказать». Speak/talk описывают процесс разговора, а tell требует объекта.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 30–36. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям 30–36, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Пример ответа: 1 Mexico City Mexico City was hot and frantic with Olympic gamesmanship. The hotels were full but, fortunately, Kevin owned a country house just outside the city which we (30)__________ our headquarters. The Whites also had their home in Mexico City but they were more often than not at Kevin’s private palace. I must (31)__________ that when Kevin decided to move he moved fast. Like a good general, he marshalled his army close to the point of impact; he spent a small fortune on telephone calls and (32)__________ in getting all we needed for the expedition in the shortest time possible. I had a fast decision to make, too. My job was a good one and I hated to give it (33)__________ unceremoniously, but Kevin was pushing hard. I (34)__________ my boss and he was good enough to give me six months’ leave of absence. Yet I think that going to Yucatan could be understood as looking (35)__________ my father’s estate. Kevin also used resources that only money can buy. The thought of it made me a bit dizzy. Kevin was able to lift a telephone and set a private police force in motion. It made me open my eyes and think again. There was something about Kevin that got at me. Whatever it was, I preferred to keep it bottled up. Will I (36)__________ it in the future? 32. 1) managed 2) achieved 3) fulfilled 4) succeeded

В предложении: “he spent a small fortune on telephone calls and ______ in getting all we needed for the expedition...” используется конструкция succeed in doing something — «добиться успеха в чём-либо, суметь сделать что-либо». Поэтому подходит succeeded in getting.