Практика по разделу «Грамматика и лексика»: задания 19 — 29

{"questions":[{"content":"Yaroslavl is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of Russia, the capital of the Russian Golden Ring. It [[fill_choice_big-1]] on the Volga River and has a lot of old churches, cathedrals and monasteries as well as museums and historical monuments.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["locates","is located","located","locate"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"LOCATE → is located — глагол в форме страдательного залога (“расположен”)."},{"content":"Tourists also enjoy [[fill_choice_big-2]] along its wonderful embankment which offers its visitors picturesque views of the Volga.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-2":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["walking","walk","to walk","walked"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"WALK → walking — герундий после “enjoy”."},{"content":"Millions of tourists [[fill_choice_big-3]] Yaroslavl so far, and a lot of them want to come to this city again.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-3":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["have visited","has visited","are visited","had visited"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"VISIT → have visited — Present Perfect, т.к. “so far” указывает на действие, происходящее до настоящего момента."},{"content":"Probably every person in the world has at least one sweater.<br />It is a very popular item of clothing now, especially for [[fill_choice_big-43]], who don’t like buttons and zips.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-43":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["children","child","childish","children's"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"CHILD → children — множественное число."},{"content":"It is interesting to know why a sweater is called so. In fact, a knitted woolen sweater as we know it today [[fill_choice_big-84]] in Europe in the 19th century.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-84":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["was created","is created","created","were created"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"CREATE → was created — страдательный залог (Past Passive), так как “свитер был создан”."},{"content":"Overweight people [[fill_choice_big-131]] sweaters in order to lose some weight. They sweated profusely in warm sweaters, that is why this item of clothing got such a name.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-131":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["wore","wear","worn","weared"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"WEAR → wore — прошедшая форма (Past Simple)."},{"content":"Hobbies are a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day at school or at work. One of the most popular hobbies nowadays is sketching. It is [[fill_choice_big-216]] a good hobby for you if you want to start thinking in a different way.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-216":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["define","definitely","definition","definitlier"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"DEFINITE → definitely — наречие (“определённо”)."},{"content":"Sketching develops your [[fill_choice_big-289]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-289":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["creativity","create","creature","creative"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"CREATE → creativity — существительное (творческие способности)."},{"content":"It can be very helpful for your personal [[fill_choice_big-304]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-304":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["development","develop","developer","develoption"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"DEVELOP → development — существительное (развитие)."},{"content":"Besides, you can apply the skills you learn through sketching in a number of ways in your life. To begin with, you may become interested in a career of an [[fill_choice_big-466]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-466":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["illustrator","illustration","illustrate","illustrative"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"ILLUSTRATE → illustrator — существительное, обозначающее профессию."},{"content":"Moreover, you will never need a camera when you are on holiday because your drawings will be the best memories about your trip. Finally, while sketching you learn to notice your feelings and emotions and thus improve your [[fill_choice_big-572]] skills.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-572":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["communication","communicate","communicative","uncommunicative"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"COMMUNICATE → communication — существительное (навыки общения)."},{"content":"Agatha Christie is one of the best-known crime writers of all time, but few know the extent of Agatha Christie’s archaeological experience. Married in 1930 to eminent archaeologist Max Mallowan, Christie spent two decades [[fill_choice_big-754]] on excavation sites in the Middle East.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-754":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["lived","living","live","to live"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"LIVE → living — герундий (она жила на раскопках)."},{"content":"She wrote her crime novels and helped out with her husband’s work. At the British Museum in London, one can see 3,000-year-old ivory artifacts [[fill_choice_big-883]] by Mallowan in the ancient city of Nimrud.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-883":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["discovered","was discovered","discovering","discover"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"DISCOVER → discovered — Причастие прошедшего времени (Passive voice — найденные артефакты)."},{"content":"Ancient carved ivories [[fill_choice_big-1048]] by his famous wife, using cotton wool buds and face cream.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1048":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["was cleaned","were cleaned","clean","were cleaning"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"CLEAN → were cleaned — Past Passive (предметы были почищены)."},{"content":"John Curtis, keeper of the Middle East collections at the British Museum, says they make up “the finest collection of ancient carved ivories that [[fill_choice_big-1214]] at an archaeological excavation”.<br />The artifacts are in good condition, possibly because of Christie’s efforts.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1214":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["have been found","have found","had found","have been founded"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"FIND → have been found — Present Perfect Passive (которые были найдены)."},{"content":"Christie’s interest in archaeology went [[fill_choice_big-1377]] than support for her husband’s work and even formed the backdrop to some of her novels.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1377":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["deeper","deep","deepest","the deepest"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"DEEP → deeper — Сравнительная степень прилагательного (интерес был глубже)."},{"content":"But though Christie played an important part in her husband’s work, even [[fill_choice_big-1528]] many of his expeditions, she was very modest about her contributions.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1528":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["financing","finance","financed","is financing"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"FINANCE → financing — Герундий (действие — финансируя экспедиции)."},{"content":"Set your goal: think and see what you want? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Do you want to be a content creator, a presenter, or be a part of the [[fill_choice_big-1734]] team?","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1734":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["management","managementing","manage","manager"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"MANAGE → management — Существительное (команда управления)."},{"content":"[[fill_choice_big-1917]] it and go ahead!","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-1917":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["Visualize","Visual","Visualizing","Visualization"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"VISUAL → visualize — Глагол (воображать, визуализировать)."},{"content":"Don’t be under any pressure of choosing the ‘best’. It gets [[fill_choice_big-2111]] when you have pressure to make the best choice. When you are passionate about something, you will never find it boring.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-2111":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["stressful","stress","stressless","stressed"],"answer":0}}},{"content":"You don’t need to give an excuse. The natural focus will be on innovation. You won’t go for anything less and that, in turn, will make you more [[fill_choice_big-2355]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-2355":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["productive","productivity","production","product"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"PRODUCT → productive —  Прилагательное (продуктивный)."},{"content":"Take your time and don’t rush, as that can lead to a poor choice.<br />An informed decision based on proper research and [[fill_choice_big-2552]] will be better. So, give yourself enough time before taking the next step!","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-2552":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["guide","guidance","guidant","guidation"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"GUIDE → guidance — Существительное (руководство, совет)."},{"content":"Do you think that e-books will one day replace paper books? I don’t think so. However, they might become even [[fill_choice_big-2885]] than they currently are. E-books clearly possess great value and as technology advances, I believe they will become increasingly common, but I think that printed books will continue to have a place.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-2885":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["more popular","popularer","popular","the most popular"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"POPULAR → more popular — сравнительная степень прилагательного.<br />(“ещё более популярными”)."},{"content":"They might change form a little, but people generally prefer them, and so I cannot see them [[fill_choice_big-3103]] obsolete in the near future. I think libraries will also exist, though they will become less common.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-3103":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["become","becoming","became","becomes"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"BECOME → becoming — герундий после see."},{"content":"How can children be encouraged to read? In my opinion, it’s important that reading is not a chore for [[fill_choice_big-3331]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-3331":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["them","they","their","themselves"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"THEY → them — местоимение в объектном падеже."},{"content":"If children [[fill_choice_big-3568]] that they have to read certain books, they will view it as an unpleasant task.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-3568":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["told","are tell","was told","are told"],"answer":3}},"explanation":"TELL → are told — страдательный залог (Passive)."},{"content":"They will expect some reward — the things they prefer, such as video games — for [[fill_choice_big-3866]] that task. However, this means that they won’t read unless they are forced to.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-3866":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["finishing","finish","finished","finishes"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"FINISH → finishing — герундий после предлога for."},{"content":"I think the best way is having parents read to children when they are young, like my parents [[fill_choice_big-4148]]. That way, I gained positive associations and love for reading.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-4148":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["do","did","does","doing"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"DO → did — прошедшее время (Past Simple)."},{"content":"It may look like friendship just happens. It may look [[fill_choice_big-4577]] effortless, but in fact it requires a lot of effort from both friends.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-4577":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["effort","effortless","effortful","uneffort"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"EFFORT → effortless — прилагательное (без усилий)."},{"content":"Building and maintaining a strong bond in any [[fill_choice_big-4855]] requires effort, communication, and commitment.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-4855":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["relation","relate","relative","relationship"],"answer":3}},"explanation":"RELATION → relationship — существительное (отношения)."},{"content":"Communication involves both talking and active listening. Make sure to express your thoughts and emotions [[fill_choice_big-5201]]. Effective communication helps prevent misunderstandings and fosters a deeper connection.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-5201":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["disrespectful","respectfully","respect","respectful"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"RESPECT → respectfully — наречие (вежливо, с уважением)."},{"content":"Open communication and mutual support are fundamental elements that can help ensure the bond stays strong over time. Engage in various [[fill_choice_big-5559]] that you both enjoy, and make a conscious effort to be present in the moment.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-5559":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["unactive","activities","active","activity"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"ACTIVE → activities — существительное (занятия, активности)."},{"content":"Additionally, actively working together to overcome obstacles and challenges can [[fill_choice_big-5898]] the connection between friends.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-5898":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["strengthen","strength","strong","strongth"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"STRENGTH → strengthen — глагол (укреплять)."},{"content":"Some people think that a speaking test in English is very difficult because you can be asked questions about all kinds of subjects. However, you [[fill_choice_big-6439]] to be an expert on these subjects in order to pass the test.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-6439":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["isn't need","don’t need","doesn’t need","need"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"NOT NEED → don’t need — отрицательная форма глагола “нужно”."},{"content":"That means when you [[fill_choice_big-6833]] about history, you do not have to be a historian in order to answer it. For instance, if the question is “Do you like history? Why or why not?” — you can easily answer it.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-6833":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["asked","are asked","are ask","were asked"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"ASK → are asked — страдательный залог (Passive)."},{"content":"A simple answer like this will be fine: “Yes, I find it quite interesting. I enjoy [[fill_choice_big-7205]] books on history. I like to watch historical films.” Simple answers are great because they are likely to be correct.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-7205":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["reading","read","unread","to read"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"READ → reading — герундий после enjoy."},{"content":"I love history. For years, I [[fill_choice_big-7656]] learning about the past. In my spare time, I read books about ancient Japan, medieval Russia or Mayan culture.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-7656":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["has enjoyed","have enjoyed","enjoyed","had enjoyed"],"answer":1}},"explanation":"ENJOY → have enjoyed — Present Perfect (действие началось в прошлом и продолжается)."},{"content":"All of this is really interesting to me, and so I [[fill_choice_big-8050]] no problem if I were asked about my favourite historical period.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-8050":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["would have","will have","have","would had"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"HAVE → would have — условное наклонение (2-й тип, “я бы не имел”)."},{"content":"However, this could be a difficult question for some people. After all, it is not a common part of daily conversation!<br />Most people [[fill_choice_big-8491]] down with a friend and say, “You know what period of history I really like... Dmitriy Donskoy’s times.” Still, it is possible that you may be asked about this at the speaking test in English.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-8491":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["don’t sit","sit","isn't sit","didn't sit"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"SIT → don’t sit — настоящее время с отрицанием (обычное действие — привычка)."},{"content":"Smiling improves mood and health.<br />It helps to release endorphins and that makes us feel a lot more positive and happier throughout the day.<br />That, in turn, keeps a [[fill_choice_big-9018]] balance and improves our mental well-being.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-9018":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["healthy","health","unhealthy","healthiness"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"HEALTH → healthy — прилагательное."},{"content":"Smiling gives us an air of confidence and that reflects in our [[fill_choice_big-9444]].","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-9444":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["personality","personal","person","personalization"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"PERSONAL → personality — существительное (черта характера, личность)."},{"content":"We stay in [[fill_choice_big-9841]] with our desires and make the right choices and attract the right people or opportunities for us.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-9841":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["agreement","agree","agreetion","agreed"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"AGREE → agreement — существительное (согласие)."},{"content":"Smiling is a [[fill_choice_big-10411]] language that keeps us all united. It helps to build an unshakeable bond that may turn into a relationship for a lifetime!","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-10411":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["universal","universation","universe","universalizing"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"UNIVERSE → universal — прилагательное (всеобщий, универсальный)."},{"content":"Smiling creates a ripple effect by spreading the curve on other faces, too.<br />It [[fill_choice_big-10996]] the day and fills everyone around with hope and optimism. Overall, a smile makes the world such a better place to live in!","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-10996":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["brightens","bright","brighter","brighten"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"BRIGHT → brightens — глагол (освещает, делает ярче)."},{"content":"Carol Green has three kids of her own. She is good at [[fill_choice_big-11909]] activities that suit kids of different ages.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-11909":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["finding","to find","find","found"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"FIND → finding — герундий после good at (хороша в чём-то)."},{"content":"A newspaper hunt [[fill_choice_big-12535]] the most successful one so far. Carol goes through the paper and makes a list of about 20 questions.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-12535":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["is","am","aren't","are"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"BE → is — простое настоящее время, факт."},{"content":"To find the answers, the kids search the paper. Now, she says, the [[fill_choice_big-13083]] are naturally drawn to the newspaper — they realise they can find out all sorts of information by reading it.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-13083":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["children","childs","children's","child"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"CHILD → children — множественное число."},{"content":"My friend told me this anecdote. Jane [[fill_choice_big-13733]] in a long, slow-moving line for security clearance at the London airport when she heard a loud male voice.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-13733":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["was waiting","was waited","wait","was wait"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"WAIT → was waiting — Past Continuous (действие в процессе, когда случилось другое событие)."},{"content":"“Excuse me, excuse me,” said the man as he pushed his way to the front.<br />“I want to make sure I get the [[fill_choice_big-14302]] seat.”","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-14302":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["best","better","good","goodest"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"GOOD → best — превосходная степень (the best seat — лучшее место)."},{"content":"Jane decided not to let this line-jumper get ahead of her.<br />When Jane [[fill_choice_big-14886]] a tap on her shoulder, she turned around to say a few angry words to the man. Surprise, surprise! She found herself face to face with a smiling pilot.","widgets":{"fill_choice_big-14886":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["felt","fells","feel","feels"],"answer":0}},"explanation":"FEEL → felt — Past Simple (действие завершено)."}],"mix":1}