Give at least two examples of each (6 words) consonant cluster and
show their Irish pronunciation.
452. Explain why a verb may be brought to the front of a sentence in the
Western African dialect of the English language.
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9. Paraphrase the following sentences choosing one of the given
expressions of place.
Expressions: between of, among, opposite, round, in front of
Before us there is a parking lot.
453. Identify the agent: A Russian biologist was approached recently by
American intelligence agents, asking him to reveal some points of his
research.
454. Find the opinion in the following sentences:
Cheap cars are not reliable. My Ford Scorpio breaks down every 1000
miles. You should buy a Lexus, I tell you.
455. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:
Jane will probably drop out of the course, because he hasn't done a
thing.
456. Give a plain English equivalent: persons-
457. Translate into English: библиография
458. Give the equivalent to one pint in quarts.
459. Explain how men’s shoes and socks are measured in the United States.
460. Describe Australian English.
461. Explain why and which dialects use multiple negation in sentence
structure.
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10. Complete the definition:
A sharp blade with a handle, used as a cutting instrument or as a
weapon is called ...
462. Identify the time indicator: When she was a child she dreamed to go to
Italy.
463. Find the signals of arguments in the following sentence:
Marlboro Lights is a well established proven brand. The percentage of
tar and nicotine is really low. That's why I prefer it to other brands
available.
464. Translate into Russian: It follows that
465. Complete the sentence: Never present new information in your ...
466. Translate into English: основная часть
467. It is 3?C. How much is it in Fahrenheit?
468. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Мне нужно мыло. Зачем? Ты хочешь умыться или помыть посуду? Мне нужен
кусок мыла, чтобы вымыть руки.
469. Show the equivalent of the subordinate clause markers ‘when’, ‘while’,
and ‘if’ in the Irish dialect of the English language.
470. Explain the rule of stress on words containing three or more syllables
in the Irish dialect.
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11. Complete the definition:
A structure of wood, store, brick-work, steel, etc. providing a way
across a river, canal, railway, etc. is called ...
471. Identify the time indicator: The child goes to bed at 10 o’clock.
472. Find the argument(s) in the sentences: He is an expert in the field.
Tom says.
473. Assess the type of fallacy:
I am the author of this book, because I wrote it.
474. Answer the question:
How many principles of classification per joint should be used in a
tree diagram?
475. Translate into English: с одной стороны, с другой стороны
476. It is 5?C in Moscow. How warm is it in Fahrenheit?
477. Give the British equivalent to the American phrase: I’ll eat my hat if
it isn’t so.
478. Describe the sub-subdialect of Boston.
479. Define Anglikaans.
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12. Choose a correct word which corresponds to the definition. List of
words:
duck, law, medicine, outsider, rice.
The art and science of the prevention and cure of disease.
480. Find a sequencer which refers to the beginning of the process: at the
same time, finally, subsequently, firstly, next
481. Find the signals of arguments in the following sentence:
This project is much too expensive, so the construction plans should
be revised.
482. Translate into Russian: basic form
483. Complete the sentence: In a policy making report you try to tell ...
484. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it
is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of a
descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
What is the reason for the alarming increase of environmental
pollution?
485. Give the equivalent in American pounds to one British tonne.
486. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Секундочку! Я сейчас!
487. Describe the subdialect of Texas.
488. Translate the following phrase from the Irish dialect into Standard
English: They are after arriving.
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13. Put the words in the correct order:
Which commonly beings is a used by human drug tobacco is.
489. Translate into Russian: In front of us there is a group of five human-
like creatures.
490. Finish the statement:
Among the signals of argumentation there are phrases that refer to a
large piece of text. Those are called ________ ________.
491. Translate into English: основные понятия
492. Give a plain English equivalent: interim (noun)
493. Translate into Russian: to establish relationship
494. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:
Скажите мне, сколько студентов в этой группе?
495. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Мое свадебное платье лежит в коробке на чердаке.
496. Define the glottal stop which is used in Scotland.
497. Give the two main distinctive features in defining an Australian
accent.
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14. Complete the definition:
Pearl-white grain used as a staple food everywhere is called ...
498. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following
sentences: The Japanese like to travel abroad. The Germans, likewise,
can be considered one of the most traveling nations.
499. Find the argument(s) in the sentences: He is a famous writer. The
teacher says.
500. Assess the type of fallacy:
Listen, you all should work harder. You don't want those guys from
Poole and
Kent to beat you, do you?
501. Complete the sentence:
Gathering and interpretation of data, facts and figures are the most
important activities in purely ________ ________.
502. Translate into English: определение задач
503. Define when the definite article the with the word «school» is used
and not used in American and British English.
504. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Мой брат - самый хороший садовник. Все, что он посадит, непременно
начинает расти.
505. Define sub-dialect.
506. Name the countries where British English is spoken.
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15. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
spatial, opposite, between, behind, across
507. Translate into Russian: average temperature
508. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
His parents are very strict. He has to be at home at 9 o’clock.
509. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:
Nothing can be done to improve the situation now. We can not deplete
the forces, which are necessary to defend our own country.
510. Complete the sentence: The foreword is used to ...
511. Provide an official term with the following meaning: need, have to,
require -
512. List the personal pronouns when the modal verb «will» is used in
America.
513. Give the history of the slang phrase «buck» in America.
514. Describe the sub-subdialect of Washington, D.C.
515. Compare the sch- combination in regard to pronunciation between the
North Americans and British.
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16. Complete the definition:
A small, grey animal living in holes in the earth and going about at
night is called ...
516. Identify the markers of comparison / contrast in the following
sentences:
Her daughter is the same age as my son.
517. Find the opinion in the following sentences:
Let's go for a drive tomorrow. It is raining cats and dogs today.
518. Translate into Russian: masked argumentation
519. Complete the sentence: The table of contents offers the reader a
possibility to ...
520. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it
What will be the share of Japanese products in the American market in
the next 3 years?
521. Give both the American and British spellings of the following Russian
words: честь; вкус; литр; центр; телеграмма.
522. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Пеле - самый известный футболист, особенно в Южной Америке.
523. Describe the use of the word after in the Irish dialect of the English
language.
524. Of all English speaking countries, name the only country where English
is spoken by the minority of the population.
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17. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.
The long 1..., shallow waters of the lake 2..., which stretches 155
miles 3... and up to 35 miles 4... east to west, sparkle green in the
tropical sun: someone called it - the Jade Sea, a very apt name.
Word group: north to south
525. Identify the time indicator: He speaks English fluently after his
visit to the USA.
526. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences: I have already read
the article.
527. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:
She will not make a good teacher. She is intolerant to her students.
Apart from this - she's said she does not like teaching.
528. Complete the sentence: Put your main statement at ... or ...
529. Translate into English: наблюдение за соблюдением законов
530. Translate the sentences from British English to American English:
a) Mrs. Kelly goes to church every Sunday.
b) The workmen went to the church to repair the roof.
531. Transfer the following phrase into the interrogative and the negative,
showing both the American and British variants: She has two sisters
and one brother.
532. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word
order: ...give it me.
533. Define Tasmanian English.
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18. Complete the definition:
Readiness to give pain or cause suffering to others is called ...
534. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Father drinks
too much coffee, thus he has insomnia.
535. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:
Look, he offers only $1000. It will be stupid to sell your car to him.
536. Translate into English: тест на алкоголь
537. What type of relations between paragraphs do the following linking
words express: so-
538. Translate into Russian: insufficient amount of money
539. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:
Она сообщила, что собрание состоится завтра в 5 часов.
540. Explain how men’s pants, slacks, and jeans are measured in the United
States.
541. Describe the subdialect of Hawaii.
542. Describe the differences of pronunciation in British and American
English:
alarm, mother, cord, mark.
Write transcriptions.
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19. Complete the definition:
A small, domestic, fur-covered animal often kept as a pet, to catch
mice is called ...
543. Identify the markers of comparison / contrast in the following
They both go in for sports.
544. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
He married her. She is very beautiful.
545. Translate into English: количество и качество
546. Complete the sentence:
The main types of reports are _______, ________and ________.
547. Below you will find a definition of the problem. Indicate whether it
How has the American market for company software developed in the past
ten years and how big is the market share of the ten most important
manufacturers?
548. It is -3?C. How much is it in Fahrenheit?
549. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Я умираю от голода! Давай зайдем в закусочную.
550. Describe the history of Caribbean English.
551. Explain how the past tense of a verb is shown in Caribbean Creole.
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20. Complete the definition:
A separate movable seat for one person, usually with a back and in
some cases with arms is called ...
552. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Driving too
fast often results in traffic accidents.
553. Try to carry out a for/so test in the following sentences where
possible:
will not buy this equipment: I just cannot afford it.
554. Assess the type of fallacy:
The ecology became worse, because there are too many satellites near
the Earth.
555. Give a plain English equivalent: polemical -
556. Give an English equivalent: per diem-
557. Give an American and a British translation to the Russian phrase:
Мы планируем путешествовать по Канаде два месяца.
558. Give the American and British equivalent to the Russian phrase:
Неделю назад я отдала свою черную кожаную жилетку в ателье, чтобы
вшили молнию.
559. Name the area(s) in England where you may hear the following word
order: ...give me.
560. Translate the following phrase from Standard English into the Irish
dialect: Who does this book belong to?
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