Грамматический тест. Choose the correct item
1. My teacher … me to research all my options before I applied to a specific university. Arecommended B suggested Cadvised Dinsisted
2. The curator asked us … any of the statues. A to not touch B please stop touching C not touching D not to touch
"You know, we're running out of time on this project."
"It's precisely … we need more time that we should ask for an extension." A since that B due to C though D because
4. "Can you afford … such an expensive car and maintain it?" "Yes, I've recently been promoted." Ato buying B buying C to buy D buy
5. "The textile factory caught fire yesterday." "I know! The flames … several miles away." A could be scen B saw C could see D were seeing
6. The local residents were … the council's decision to demolish the old theatre. A disappointed of B disappointed from C disappointed to D disappointed with
… her inexperience, she gave an impressive performance.
A Because of B Although C However D In spite of
8. "Which one of … computer games should I buy Todd for his birthday?" "I think he'd like that one." Athis B them Cthese Dtheirs
9. We … cleared up the beach without the help of volunteers. A never have B may not be C could never have D had never 10. "Have you seen my mobile anywhere?" "Yes, you've left it on the … A kitchen's table B kitchen tables C kitchen table D kitchens' table 11. I spent … weekend revising for my final exams. A most of the B most of C the most of the D the most

Riding a bicycle is very useful. But people don't always take a bicycle for the following reasons. One of the reasons is the absence of bicycle lanes. Let's look an adcantages and disadvantages of riding a bicycle and building bike lanes. The most important advantage is more simplier and safer riding for bikers around the city. The disadvantage is that there isn't enough place for bike lanes in the city. So, it will be necessary to allocate part of road or pavement. As a result, there will be no place for pedestrians and road capacity will be reduced. Besides, many pedestrians ignore road signs and go along the bike lanes. This impedes bike traffic and increases the probability of accidents. In addition, a lot of money is required for building of bike lanes since it is necessary to put asphalt, draw markings and place road signs. I believe that in future the bike lanes will be an integral part of roads and a bicycle will become an important part of our life.

Brazilian Carnival - the largest folk festival, carnival analogue, introduced to the Portuguese Brazil held forty days before Easter, before the beginning of Lent. During festivals joked poured water on each other, showered with flour, they threw rotten eggs and other Portuguese Carnival imported to Brazil in the 17th century and in the 19th century took over from the European fantastic masks and costumes, parades of decorated cars.. At the same time, there were festive group lined rectangle, rope, stylized pirate, Indian philosopher adherents of the teachings of Gandhi. It is celebrated in all parts of Brazil, dances and songs become brighter and richer with each passing year, new melodies, rhythms. In 1928 there was the first dance the samba school in Rio de Janeiro, from which spread throughout Brazil. Brazilian Carnival - samba schools parade dance, carnival ball, furious energy of musical rhythms, beauty gestures of dancers, almost naked, bright feathers, bright eyes, a whirlwind of emotions. Not disappeared and the tradition of a street carnival, it shall take all interested. The streets are decorated beyond recognition. A wave of joy, enthusiasm and music covers all residents of Brazil. For four days, the mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro city transfers the right of the Board to the King of Carnival. Brazilian Carnival - a bright, spectacular, colorful, great show.