Name:Gossen Dasha Group: 209
READING/GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (MODULE 2)
Reading comprehension.
I Read the article and choose the CORRECT ANSWER, a), b) or c).
1 The author believes b.
a) wholeheartedly in the notion of fate
b) we create our own good fortune
c) that many people are cynical about having a predetermined destiny
2 According to the author our future c.
a) is created from our past
b) is the result of all we achieve today
c) can be shaped by our current thinking
3 Each individual has the capacity to b.
a) change how they conduct themselves
b) take charge of their lives
c) manipulate the people around them
4 He attests that if we b, we’ll better gauge all we hold dear.
a) scrutinise our immediate surroundings
b) constantly evaluate our daily aspirations
c) understand what shaped our background
5 If you expect dreadful things to occur, c.
a) you’ll be surprised when they do
b) you’ll learn to manage them better
c) you’re more likely to experience them
6 He states that people a) memory of an event.
a) never share exactly the same
b) tend to have an identical
c) are sometimes are able to distort their
II Read the article again and underline true (T) or false (F). [ПІДТВЕРДИТИ
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1 The author believes we tend to see successful people as having good fortune. T
Have you ever looked at some people and wondered whether they were born
under a lucky star?
They seem to have it all, or at least all the things that you would like to have.
2 The author says it is positive thinking that alters how we approach life and if we
prosper or not. T it’s also very powerful because it means that we can actually
take control of our existence and mould it into what we want for ourselves.
3 He says that everyone is ultimately looking to make changes to their life. T
Looking at your own life, are there things you would like to change or improve?
I’m assuming that there probably are.
4 Our own concept of reality, in effect, shapes where we’re heading in our lives. T
If you want to know what your future holds, just take a look at your present
thoughts as they’re the very thoughts that create your future.
5 According to the author, people are generally too lazy to make real changes to
their lives. F
6 If we focus on the hardships of life, we will ultimately find better coping
strategies. F
7 The author says that nearly all of us know someone who is a doomsayer. F
8 If you deal with the adventures of life as they happen, you’ll become more
resilient. F
9 Humans naturally focus on different aspects in a given situation. F
10 If you’re ecstatically happy, you’re likely to feel that trouble is heading your
way. F
11 By creating an optimistic view of the world, you can harness more positive
thoughts and change your life accordingly. T So, if you want to shape your future
into a happy, productive, fulfilling time, eliminate negative thoughts about what
you don’t want, in favour of positive ones about what you do.
IV Underline the CORRECT alternatives.
1 One great performance and you could be an overnight success.
2 I just crave a bit of peace.
3 You have to pay your dues in any career before you achieve success.
4 My boss holds me in high esteem.
5 Annie’s set in becoming a model.
V FIND and CORRECT the mistake in each sentence
1 After that musical Zaid really hit the big time.
2 I think Katerina’s locked in her heart on being a chef.
3 I found my lost car keys behind the sofa. What a stroke of luck!
4 Look at Samantha, always holding on to the limelight!
5 When I was younger, I had a burning desire to be an astronaut.
VII Put the words in brackets in the CORRECT ORDER.
1 He had known how difficult the journey would be, he wouldn’t have gone.
2 Under no circumstances should you be rude to border guards.
3 Scarcely had we found our seats when the play started.
4 Rarely had I been so impressed by a hotel.
5 Only later did they realize what a unique experience it had been.
6 Not once did he regret his decision to climb Kilimanjaro.
7 No sooner had Maria bought the tickets than she found them cheaper online.
8 Never before had they visited such a beautiful building.
9 Little did she know that she would be held up at the border for four hours.
10 We had paid in advance, we could have jumped the queue.
IX Name the words and phrases.
1 strongly desire something- burning desire
2 negotiate a price-bargain
3 delay something-play up something
4 rapidly become well known- overnight success
5 thrilling -extremely exciting
X Complete the conversations with the phrases.
1 A: We want to get back to you as soon as possible.
B: As do we. Shall we start by discussing your proposal?
2 A: We think the project can be completed a month earlier if we make a few
changes.
B: What do you have in mind?
3 A: If you supply the technical support, we’ll cover the cost of the equipment.
B: Can I give you an answer on that?
4 A: Would you be able to include transport costs in the price?
B: I can get in touch to that right now.
5 A: So, we’ll reduce the specifications and you’ll deliver the prototype in three
months.
B: Great! We’ve got a deal.
6 A: Thank you for a productive meeting.
B: Yes, it was good to discuss things face-to-face.
Just sort this out if anything needs clarifying.
