GM Crops

ТЕСТ 8

I Соотнесите слова содержащие, префиксы латинского или греческого происхождения с их дефинициями.

1. Retrospect 2. Extraterrestrial 3. Hyperactive 4. Irrational 5. Polyglot 6. Dialogue 7. Illustrative 8. Periscope

a) a conversation between two or more parties b) serving to explain or clarify c) senseless or absurd d) from beyond the limits of the earth e) a review of things that have already occurred f) a long tube with mirrors used to look over the top of smth. g) unable to remain stationary h) a multilingual person

II Заполните пробелы в тексте словами в подходящей по контексту форме, используя слова, предложенные справа для каждой строки соответственно.

The debate about _____ (9) modified crops rages on. Those excited about this new _____ (10) claim that it’s the only way to solve the problem of food supply to parts of the world where at present people are dying of _____ (11). Special strains of plants can be created, for example, _____ (12) to drought or to certain pests. At the same time, chemical pesticides are no _____ (13) needed, so it’s better for the environment too. Opponents are worried about the _____ (14) effects of GM foods on our health. While in the short-term eating GM food appears to do no _____(15), it’s not yet possible to predict how future _____(16) may be affected. They also fear that seeds from GM plantations will unavoidably pollinate the _____ (17) vegetation. Playing around with genes, they argue, is not a game, and may result in _____ (18) damage to the _____(19) race and to the environment.

GENETICS DEVELOP   STARVE RESISTANCE LONG   KNOW   HARMFUL GENERATE SURROUND   TELL HUMANITY

III Выберите правильный по контексту вариант.

20. Despite/ although the severity of the earthquake, relatively few buildings were damaged.

21. Cost increased such/so rapidly that we abandoned the research.

22. Whenever / during we discussed the product launch we had disagreements.

23. While/As there are millions of different software programmes available, only a few become internationally successful.

24. In order that/ In orderto understand design objectives, it is necessary to consider the ultimate function.

25. We have chosen the best architects in order that/ in order to we can be sure of good results.

26. Fluctuation in exchange rates causes instability. In addition/ Finally, it makes forecasting more difficult.

IV Определите, какой из подчеркнутых элементов содержит ошибку.

27. If you refer at (A) the appendix at (B) the end of the contract, you will find (C) all the numbers of the components.

28. The shareholders could do a choice (A) between independence and prosperity or the uncertainty of being taken (B) over by a (C) large multinational.

29. Carbon dioxide emissions are mainly responsible (A) for (B) the depletion of ozone in atmosphere (C).

30. The burning of fossil fuels cannot be allowed (A) to continue (B) unchecking (C).

31. They won’t ban GM products (A) unless they are not (B) proved (C) harmful.

32. Immediate (A) recognition of a discovery depends largely on (B) its been made (C) at a proper moment.

33. Throughout (A) history science has experienced many ups and downs but never before man has (B) witnessed such progress in such a (C) short time.

34. Whoever (A) finds treasure are entitled (B) to part of its (C) value.

35. In the middle of the nineteenth century Karl Friedrich Gauss, the brilliant German mathematician, suggested that (A) the human race shall (B) try to communicate with other (C) intelligent races.

36. Many of the senior staff are right (A) concerned about (B) their (C) pensions.

V Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола в страдательном залоге.

37. Some people ___ easily ___(influence) by other people’s opinions.

38. The entertainment industry and the military are already the most important developers of virtual reality applications, but to prosper, the technology needs ___(take up) by the business world.

39. Electrons,___ negatively ___(charge), usually orbit as close as possible to the positively charged nucleus.

40. The Opposition have asked for fuel taxes ___(reduce).

41. The sportsman deeply regretted not ___(select) for the Olympic squad.

42. The proposed legislation ___(think) to be unworkable at present.

43. It’s time something ___(do) about this problem.

44. The research ___(carry out) over a period of six months.

VI Выберите наиболее подходящий по смыслу модальный глагол.

45.The prognosis for a disease is an estimate of its likely future course and whether it can/must be cured.

46. Legally, all institutes of learning can/must be equipped with smoke detectors.

47. Airlines use soothing music before a flight to relax passengers, especially those who is able/may feel nervous about flying.

48. Publishers will have to/ need rethink their methods of enforcing copyright because of the ease of copying computer files.

49. She can’t/ can’t have fixed the computer, it’s still not working properly.

50. You should/ would consider a private pension.

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