7. I never eat oranges because I’m allergic …… them.
8. While writing her thesis, Jill puzzled …… the theoretical and practical aspects of the studied phenomenon.
9. The police didn’t give any comment on the number of people arrested …… vandalizing the local cemetery.
10. It’s high time for you to see things clearly and stop being critical …… your appearance.
11. Jack confided …… friends that he and his wife planned to separate.
Task 1. Choose the most suitable word to fill each space. (40 marks)
1. I can’t even imagine that Bob could go so …… as to insult Jill.
A long
B far
C distant
D much
2. Martha is definitely …… to Linda in her keen sense of taste.
A proud
B arrogant
C superior
D stubborn
3. Tom never thinks about consequences. He is so ……!
A impulsive
B repulsive
C compulsive
D expulsive
4. Fiona’s …… expression reminded me of my happy days in Hawaii.
A dreamer
B dreamy
C dreamed
D dreamful
5. Steve was born in a (n) …… family, without siblings or other relatives.
A concentrated
B extended
C solid
D nuclear
6. After three years of cohabiting, Jane and Fred …… apart.
A hovered
B drifted
C wandered
D separated
7. Mark and Sandra decided to strengthen their close relations by …….
A breaking the bank
B turning the page
C tying the knot
D making the grade
8. The student was strongly …… to thoroughly research the topic.
A advised
B suggested
C recommended
D proposed
9. If you don’t want to be …… upon, just do what they ask.
A scowled
B grimaced
C glowered
D frowned
10. John put some pins on the teacher’s chair with an unmistakable …… of satisfaction.
A shine
B beam
C ray
D glow
11. No matter what challenges he encounters, Jack is always full of …….
A beans
B sprouts
C wine
D peas
12. Did I say «fair»? It was just a ……. of the tongue.
A slide
B slip
C glide
D skim
13. Mary’s such a liar! I wonder whether we’ll hear a …… of truth in her new story.
A speck
B crumb
C dot
D grain
14. Ken is so generous and kind; he’s got a (n) ……. of gold.
A soul
B arm
C heart
D attitude
15. Henry never enjoys himself at parties. He is such a ……!
A lazy-bones
B wet blanket
C soft touch
D couch potato
16. They are both doctors and are involved in ……. relationships only.
A superficial
B personal
C heartfelt
D working
17. Read for exams and you’ll …… excellent results.
A succeed
B achieve
C earn
D win
18. Jane is very careful with ……. on a new relationship.