Find the synonyms and match a word in A with a word in B.

A	B
a slight tap or stroke given with the hand	level-headed person
unchanging, usual, habitual	to stand up for smb.
to say in a shrill loud voice	to stand out
to be the right shape or size	to scream with laughter
to give or send one’s affectionate greeting	to level
balanced person	not to be had for love or money
to look pleased	to shift one’s ground
extreme dislike or ill-will	to stand for
mean or low	to stand treat
favour, support	to be head over heels in love with smb.
to know as much as others	to stand to reason
to make flat	to scream
to laugh until one cries	to stand
a very funny person/ thing	hatred
impossible to get by any means	to be on the same level
to begin to love	to stand one’s ground
to adore somebody	to fit
to be outlined or prominent	regular
to defend or support smb.	hateful
to be firm	a perfect scream
not to be firm	to stand on end
to go without saying	smile of fortune
to remain unchanged	a pat
to provide and pay	to give (send) one’s love to
to mean	to fall in love
to rise up on the head as a result of fright or astonishment	to be all smiles

TEST 5

Fill in the gaps choosing the right synonym and translate the sentences.

 

friend

a cquaintance

A lly

companion

 

1. I don't socialize with them – they're more ______ than friends, really.

2. I met a couple of French girls while I was hitch­hiking round Europe. They made great travelling ­­______.

3. A ______ is a ______ indeed.

4. I've made a lot of enemies in this job, so I need all the ______ I can get.

 

Love

adore

F ancy

have a crush on

 

5. She's head over heels in love. She absolutely ______ him!

6. When I was at primary school I ______ my English teacher.

7. It's obvious that you ______ Carol. Why don't you ask her out?

8. Soldiers fought at war with ______ for their country.

 

Talk

chat

g ossip

have a word with

 

9. I love to ______ with my friends. It’s fun to talk about other people.

10. – What are you two talking about?

– We're just ______ about what was on TV last night.

11.  Your mother is concerned over something. You should ______ to her                       and find roots of her problem.

12. John wants to ______ you. I think he wants to discuss your trip to Poland.

 

hate

abhor

D espise

loathe

 

13. I ______ the smell of fish – it makes me feel sick.

14. The managing director said he ______ racism in the workplace.

15. She ______ him because he's never worked and has always lived off other people.

16. I ______ troubling you but it’s a matter of life and death.

 

laugh

сhuckle

Giggle

snigger

 

17. I wish you wouldn't keep ______ in that unpleasant way when I make suggestions.

18. Don’t ______ at her! She is too vulnerable.

19. The little girl ______ hysterically when her Dad tickled her.

20. She ______ to herself quietly as she read the magazine.

TEST 6

Translate the sentences using word combinations and phrases.

1. Журналист опубликовал статью в газете, и редакторы были очень довольны его работой.

2. Вчера я провела в классе контрольную работу по математике на тему «Сложение правильных дробей», и, само собой разумеется, ученики написали ее на отлично.

3. Майк решил самостоятельно починить мобильный телефон. Он вошел в свою комнату, уверенный в том, что справится. Но разобрать телефон оказалось легче, чем собрать снова.

4. С помощью калькулятора можно мгновенно умножить шестизначные числа.

5. Роберт не подготовился к экзамену, поэтому старался списать у соседа по парте правильные ответы.

6. Перед тем как начать играть, каждый пианист должен отрегулировать стул под свой рост.

7. Вы не могли бы рассказать нам еще немного о героях Великой Отечественной Войны?

8. Конечно, я знаю Рэйчел, ведь мой дом находится недалеко от её дома.

9. Выпускники школы в этом году будут выполнять задания по проверке общего уровня их знаний.

10. На экране обучающей машины вспыхнуло новое задание.

TEST 7