
Midterm 2. Ex. 1
Quiz by yana kuzmina
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Task 1. Use the articles. Type a, an, the or zero ( with spaces without commas, e.g. a an the zero).
___(1)Poland is___(2) large territory at ___(3) heart of ___(4) Europe.
It is bordered by ___(5) Germany to ___(6) west, ___(7) Czech Republic and ___(8)Slovakia to ____(9) south;
___(10)Ukraine, ___(11) Belarus and ___(12) Lithuania to ___(13) east; and ___(14)Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad to ___(15) north.
Much of ___(16) country is ___(17) flat, fertile plain, although in the south there are ___(18) Tatra mountains.
___(19) Poland has one of ___(20) highest number of lakes in ___(21) world (over ten thousand), ___(22) largest being ___(23) Lake Sniardwy.
Poland’s rivers include ___(24) Vistula, ___(25) Odra, both of which frequently flood, causing major problems for the authorities in towns such as Wroclaw.
Task 2. Task 1. Use the modal verbs. Type them with spaces without commas, e.g. can may must should)
J: Hi Alice! It’s Jake here.
A: Hi Jake! How nice to hear from you!
J: Actually, Alice, I am calling as I need some advice. What documents ______ (1) I submit when applying for a job?
A: Have you found an interesting job offer? I am sure you _____(2)be very excited.
J: Yes. I don’t know if I am the right candidate. I ______ (3) not have all the required qualifications. But I have decided to send the documents anyway. I ______ (4) try applying for it anyway, I am very determined this time. ________(5) you help me with the documents?
A: Sure. You ______ (6) check the job ad and see what documents the company requires. You _____ (7) send your CV and a cover letter. It is a rule. As for references, the recruiter ____ (8) ask for them afterwards. I don’t know for sure. I _________ (9) to give any contacts of referees when I was applying for my job.
J: That’s a good point. I have completely forgotten about references. I ______(10) have asked for a recommendation letter before resigning. It’s a pity I have not done it. Never mind, how to prepare for the interview?
A: You____(11) highlight your knowledge and skills. What _____(12) you do best?
J: I am quite good at running small projects or managing small teams. I _____(13) be a social campaign manager, but I do not have any previous experience in marketing.
A: Experience ____(14) not be the most decisive factor. Your ability to learn is much more significant. _____(15) you speak any foreign languages?
Task 3. Choose the right option.
1. Research is/ Researches are carried regularly during your studies.
2. Linguistics is/ Linguistics are the study of language in general, and takes its subject matter from a wide variety of languages.
3. Police are expected to arrive within five minutes after the call.
to them.
4. Verdi’s and Puccini’s/ Verdi and Puccini's operas are famous all over the world.
5. A lot of aircraft/ aircrafts were parked at the apron.
6. Better economic news is/ are yet to come after the import of the vaccine.
7. Our advice is/ advices are to plan your savings.
8. There was a little charming Spanish/ charming little Spanish girl standing in the shadow and mumbling something quietly.
9. And never before has this knowledge/ these knowledges been so important to them.
Task 4. Choose the right option.
When did you last dive ____ (1) in clear azure water of the ocean?
If you do not remember, we ____ (2) recommend this tour for families and solo travellers.
You will be ____(3) stunned at the views of the cliffs and powerful ocean waves.
One of _____(4) experiences is a cable car ride which is available all season.
However, _____(5) you order, _______(6) it is.
If you have ______ (7) wanted to try surfing, there is no ____(8) place.
Very professional couches will help you do it ____(9).
We will make your rest ____(10).
Task 5. Edit the text.
What are the latest news in our department? First of all, a new model has been launched. In addition to its ergonomic design, C400 is more powerful as F400. The team worked really hardly to complete the project on time and not to overrun the budget. The highest the pressure was, the best the team worked. After launching, our boss bought some cake at the baker and we spent all evening celebrating. Tom's and Helen’s speech was very inspiring.