Exercise 3

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

SAMUEL PEPYS

The most famous diary (0) in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _________   of everyday life in England (2) _________ 1660 and 1669. Peps write about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) _________  up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his (4) _________   he often slept during church or (5) _________   at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (6) _________   with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) _________   , and parties with good food and (8) _________   of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) _________   he was a Member of Parliament and President of Royal Society. He is also (10) _________  for his work for the British navy.

For question 46-55, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

Diaries

A diary is a daily record of events, thoughts and feelings (46)______ either for the writer's own personal satisfaction or for (47)______ use. Most diarists (48)______ expect nor necessarily want anyone else to read what they have written, so, on the (49)______ only they and perhaps their relatives and (50)______ friends ever see their writings. On the other hand, some people do write with the (51)______ of informing and entertaining the public, although often diaries are only (52)______ and published after the author's death.

One example of a diarist who never expected his diary to be (53)______ by the public was Samuel Pepys, who lived in the 17th century. His diary is the most impressive (54)______ the English language, recording some of the greatest (55)______ in English history, yet it is also the story of a most lovable man’s life.

46. A. possessed B. held C. kept D. stocked

47. A. later B. latter C. late D. then

48. A. not B. either C. none D. neither

49. A. all B. general C. whole D. everything

50. A. narrow B. close C. near D. tight

51. A. reason B. fact C. intention D. function

52. A. explored B. excavated C. discovered D. invented

53. A. seen B. revealed C. shown D. exhibited

54. A. to B. for C. of D. in

55. A. problems B. materials C. events D. numbers

For question 46-55, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

Diaries

A diary is a daily record of events, thoughts and feelings (46)______ either for the writer's own personal satisfaction or for (47)______ use. Most diarists (48)______ expect nor necessarily want anyone else to read what they have written, so, on the (49)______ only they and perhaps their relatives and (50)______ friends ever see their writings. On the other hand, some people do write with the (51)______ of informing and entertaining the public, although often diaries are only (52)______ and published after the author's death.

One example of a diarist who never expected his diary to be (53)______ by the public was Samuel Pepys, who lived in the 17th century. His diary is the most impressive (54)______ the English language, recording some of the greatest (55)______ in English history, yet it is also the story of a most lovable man’s life.

46. A. possessed B. held C. kept D. stocked

47. A. later B. latter C. late D. then

48. A. not B. either C. none D. neither

49. A. all B. general C. whole D. everything

50. A. narrow B. close C. near D. tight

51. A. reason B. fact C. intention D. function

52. A. explored B. excavated C. discovered D. invented

53. A. seen B. revealed C. shown D. exhibited

54. A. to B. for C. of D. in

55. A. problems B. materials C. events D. numbers

Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (2.0pts)

The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) …………of everyday life in England (2) ………… 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) ………… up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his (4) …………he often slept during church or (5) ………… at the other people. He describes his home life – a (6) ………… with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) …………, and parties with good food and (8) …………of fun.

Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) ………… - he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is (10) …………for his work for the British Navy.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 39

            Our family has got many books. All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them. My mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand. It was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important ……(36)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read. That’s why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(38)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser.

            This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20^th century. The novel ……(40)……. The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)…… name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)……… nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life.

A. published

B. presented

C. opened

D. constructed

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 42

            Our family has got many books. All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them. My mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand. It was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important ……(36)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read. That’s why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(38)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser.

            This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20^th century. The novel ……(40)……. The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)…… name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)……… nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life.

A. amazing

B. favorite

C. popular

D. worth

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 36

            Our family has got many books. All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them. My mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand. It was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important ……(36)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read. That’s why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(38)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser.

            This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20^th century. The novel ……(40)……. The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)…… name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)……… nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life.

A. step

B. stage 

C. chain

D. role

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 38

            Our family has got many books. All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them. My mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand. It was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important ……(36)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read. That’s why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(38)… them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser.

            This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20^th century. The novel ……(40)……. The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)…… name. It is a sad story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)……… nowadays. Books must be our friends during our life.

A. deal

B. imagine

C. create

D. solve