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1. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

An alloy which is resistant to corrosion.

2. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

A social event of two or more people speaking to each other.

3. Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the definition.

List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel

A writing instrument which contains a lead and can be erased by a

rubber.

4. Complete the definition:

The political system which aims at public ownership of the means of

production is called ....

5. Complete the definition:

A person who takes care of people's teeth is called ....

6. Complete the definition:

A figure which has four equal sides and four right angles is called

....

7. 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

8. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

Now, here we have 1...come to the crux of the situation, for I

maintain that a man 2... who has never traveled in other countries and

3... to other societies cannot 4...be sophisticated.

Word group: been exposed

9. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

Love means 1... caring deeply for another 2... that you would do

anything 3..., even give up your own life, 4...for that person.

Word group: to the point

10. Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.

1... Processed sugars 2... can be classified according to the stage

3... in the process 4... they are produced.

Word group: at which

11. Put the words in the correct order:

Who bores you what know tell are you already people.

12. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

spatial, opposite, between, behind, across

13. Odd Man Out - Find the different word: Edinburgh, Paris, New York,

Warsaw

14. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

firstly, to begin with, subsequently, initially

15. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

likewise, similarly, correspondingly, conversely, analogously

16. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

between, at the same time, beside, above, in front of

17. Odd Man Out - Find the different word:

basically, therefore, as a result, consequently, accordingly

18. Define the term: principle of classification -

19. Define the term: comparison -

20. Define the term: contrast –

21. Choose a correct word which corresponds to the definition. List of

words:

clamp, clang, bacon, badger, chair.

A loud ringing sound.

22. Choose a correct word which corresponds to the definition. List of

words:

duck, law, medicine, outsider, rice.

A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this.

23. Complete the definition:

An appliance for holding things together tightly by means of a screw

is called ...

24. Complete the definition: A loud ringing sound is called ...

25. Complete the definition:

Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig is called ...

26. Complete the definition:

A small, grey animal living in holes in the earth and going about at

night is called ...

27. Complete the definition:

A separate movable seat for one person, usually with a back and in

some cases with arms is called ...

28. Complete the definition:

A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this is called

...

29. Complete the definition:

A rule made by authority for the proper regulation of a community or

society or for correct conduct in life is called ...

30. Complete the definition:

A person who is not, or who is not considered to be, a member of a

group, society, etc. is called ...

31. Complete the definition:

The art and science of the prevention and cure of disease is called

...

32. Identify the time indicator: John Smith, who has starred in more than

20 films, got his first role after the death of his wife.

33. Identify the time indicator: When she was twelve she revealed her

extraordinary abilities for the first time.

34. Identify the time indicator: Once he came to power, it became obvious

that the new pharaoh was a militarist.

35. Identify the time indicator: It is a good thing to have some rest

after lunch, it is a pity, the boss does not think so.

36. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: It costs a lot of money to buy a new car. Similarly, it is

quite expensive to fix a used one.

37. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: I prefer dark suits, unlike my brother who likes to wear

white.

38. 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.

39. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: Japanese cars were economical. In contrast, American

companies produced cars which consumed too much gas.

40. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: The wallpaper in my house is the same color as that in my

parents' apartment.

41. Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the following

sentences: When they speak to each other the Japanese do not look in

each others eyes.Conversely, the Americans consider it impolite, if

you look somewhere else.

42. Find a sequencer which refers to the middle steps of the process: to

begin with, finally, lastly, before this, initially

43. Find a sequencer which refers to the beginning of the process: at the

same time, finally, subsequently, firstly, next

44. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Smoking

cigarettes may cause lung cancer.

45. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Driving too

fast often results in traffic accidents.

46. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: It became

dark so we decided to stop for the night.

47. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Due to

industrial action this shop will be closed tomorrow.

48. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: He studies

Chinese because he is very interested in oriental cultures.

49. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: She drank too

much alcohol when she was younger. As a result, she has liver problems

now.

50. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: Father drinks

too much coffee, thus he has insomnia.

51. Find a cause - effect marker in the following sentences: He has not

eaten for three days. Therefore he cannot think of anything except

food.

52. Translate into Russian: average temperature

53. Identify the time indicator: When she was a child she dreamed to go to

Italy.

54. Identify the time indicator: It was May when they met for the first

time.

55. Identify the time indicator: After she had learned the news, she left

the house.

56. Identify the time indicator: The lessons start at 9 o’clock.

57. Identify the time indicator: He left the town after he had finished

the school.

58. Identify the time indicator: The child goes to bed at 10 o’clock.

59. Identify the time indicator: When he rang her up, she was out.

60. Identify the time indicator: He speaks English fluently after his

visit to the USA.

61. Identify the time indicator: She was at home at 5 o’clock.

62. Identify the time indicator: They didn’t meet often after their

sister’s death.

63. Finish the statement:

Communication occurs, when a sender gives a recipient ________.

64. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Does the sender make the desired impression on the recipient?

65. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Is the message convincing?

66. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Does the sender give enough information?

67. Which of the aspects do the following questions correspond to?

Is the style of the message aimed at the recipient?

68. Link the aspects with the types of communication, where they dominate:

relational advertising

referential quarrels

appealing personal letters, diaries

expressive informative texts

69. Finish the statement:

Information which is not expressed in the message is called

__________.

70. Finish the statement:

The communication techniques which are aimed at covering up the

sender's weaknesses are called ________ ________.

71. State the following uttering true or false:

The communication where the recipient interprets the message in the

same way as the sender is called effective.

72. State the following uttering true or false:

What are the three dimensions of the relational aspect of a message?

73. Find the opinion in the following sentences:

Well, I do not think Frank is a good candidate. He drinks too much,

chases women. He lacks responsibility, after all.

74. Find the opinion in the following sentences:

He is a Ph.D. in linguistics. I do not think he knows anything about

explosives.

75. 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.

76. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Tyson is going to beat Foreman this time. My father said so.

77. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Buy this watch. It's cheap. Besides, it is a reliable brand, I hear.

78. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

Look, he offers only $1000. It will be stupid to sell your car to him.

79. Find the argument(s) in the following statements:

We don't have enough money, John. Besides, we have not researched the

market yet. It would be a suicide to start our business now.

80. Try to carry out a for/so test in the following sentences where

possible:

Jane's done a great job this time. I guess it's high time she got a

promotion.

81. Try to carry out a for/so test in the following sentences where

possible:

will not buy this equipment: I just cannot afford it.

82. Finish the statement:

Among the signals of argumentation there are phrases that refer to a

large piece of text. Those are called ________ ________.

83. Finish the statement:

The phrases which refer to shorter pieces of text, or sentences are

________

84. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:

As the crime rate in this part of the city is so high, the rent should

not be so expensive.

85. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences: I have to go home.

It’s late.

86. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I don’t have much money. I can’t buy this wonderful dress.

87. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I got up at 8 o’clock. I was late for the train.

88. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He didn’t study much. He failed the exam.

89. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He is very sociable. He has many friends.

90. 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.

91. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

He married her. She is very beautiful.

92. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I have heard about this writer. He is famous.

93. Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:

I am very much interested in the subject. I will read the article.

94. 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.

95. Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:

Jane will probably drop out of the course, because he hasn't done a

thing.

96. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Drunk driving is dangerous. Your reaction is slowed down when you are

drunk. Besides, you can not adequately control the situation in this

condition.

97. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Jim will certainly drop out of this language course. His attendance

rate is low. Furthermore, he has no language abilities.

98. 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.

99. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

Computers can not substitute human teachers. Computers can only

operate within their programs. What is even more important, they can

never provide human communication, which is necessary in the learning

process.

100. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

I do not think she is Japanese. Her skin is too dark. Japanese don't

usually have such dark skin.

101. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

It could not have been Patrick. He does not know your phone number.

Also, he never calls anybody so late.

102. Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the following sentences:

This textbook is not good for the course I teach. It is outdated.

Another reason is - that it is designed for more advanced level.

103. Define the type of argumentation (multiple, simple, subordinate) in

the following sentences where possible:

It is better to buy branded clothes than an obscure brand. You get

value for money, for branded clothes keep their shape much longer.

104. Assess the type of argumentation.

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