Элсэлтийн шалгалт — Англи хэл

1. We didn’t have __________ luggage – just two small bags. A. - B. many C. a D. any E. much

2. No one wants extra homework tonight, __________? A. don’t he B. does he C. is he D. do they E. don’t they

3. You __________ enter without permission. A. can’t B. aren’t C. ought to D. weren’t E. don’t

4. Jessica stopped __________ to the gym after she had got back into shape. A. go B. to go C. going D. gone E. goes

5. My mother’s an interior designer __________ me. A. as B. the same C. similar D. like E. to

6. The woman has a __________ jacket. A. funny old short leather B. funny short old leather C. funny leather short old D. short funny old leather E. leather funny old short Task 2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. /7x2=14 points/

7. If he __________ a chance of success, he __________ to move to London. A. had / would have need B. will have / would need C. will have / will need D. were to have / will need E. were to have / would need

8. She had two choices, neither of __________ was affordable. A. who B. whom C. that D. which E. where

9. Mother asked, “Where have you been yesterday?” Mother asked __________ . A. me where I had been the day before B. where I had been yesterday C. me where I was the day before D. where I could be the day before E. me where had I been the previous day Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 1 Хувилбар A Англи хэл

10. I didn’t apply for the job __________ that I had the necessary qualifications. A. so B. because of C. despite the fact D. in case E. despite

11. Did I tell you about Paul and Karen? __________ . A. They stole their bags B. They had their bags stolen C. They get stolen their bags D. They have their bags stolen E. Their bags are stolen

12. By the time we __________ to the meeting, they _________ the big decisions without us. A. got / have already made B. get / had already made C. had got / had already made D. got / had already made E. got / already made

13. Once there was _____ wild dog that was very hungry. He ran here and there _____ the woods and meadow looking _____ a squirrel and a mouse _____ eat. A. a, in, through, to B. the, in, at, for C. a, in, for, for D. the, across, to, to E. a, through, for, to Task 3. Read the short conversation and choose the appropriate response. There are two extra. /3x2=6 points/ A. So am I B. Yes, so do I C. Neither did I D. Yeah, I suppose so E. No, me neither T: You went to Professor Lee’s geography lecture yesterday, didn’t you? M: Yeah, but I didn’t understand very much. T:

14. __________ . But don’t worry about it, it’s only the first one. M:

15. __________ . T: Anyway, how’s your first week going? M: Oh, it’s just been crazy. I haven’t stopped since I got here. T:

16. __________ . And it’s a huge campus - I keep getting lost! … Task 4. Read the sentences and choose the best options that transformed correctly using the KEY WORDS IN BOLD. /2x3=6 points/

17. When did you buy your ticket? since A. How long is it since you bought your ticket? B. When is it since you bought your ticket? C. How long since you bought your ticket? D. How long ago did you buy ticket? E. How long has it been since you bought your ticket?

18. He hasn’t travelled abroad for years. time A. The last time he travelled abroad was years ago. B. He hasn’t travelled abroad years ago. C. He hasn’t travelled abroad last time ago. D. He has travelled for a long time. E. First time he travelled abroad was long ago. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 2 Хувилбар A Англи хэл SECTION 2. VOCABULARY Task 1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. /4x1=4 points/

19. The rain won’t last long; it’s only a __________. A. hail B. breeze C. shower D. frost E. downpour

20. __________ is a person whose job is riding horses in races. A. Fencer B. Jockey C. Runner D. Swimmer E. Golfer

21. The theory of __________ studies the nature and origin of the universe. A. chemistry B. physics C. biology D. cosmology E. medicine

22. For security reasons, always log __________ when you leave your computer unattended for any period of time. A. up B. in C. on D. for E. out Task 2. Choose the word with different meanings that best fits in all three gaps 23 - 25. /3x1=3 points/ A. crane(d) B. ostrich C. lever D. move(d) E. stretch(ed)

23. A (an ) __________ is a tall bird with long thin legs and a long neck.

24. Finally, the house was put back onto the truck by __________ .

25. The boy __________ his neck to get the first glimpse of a celebrity. Task 3. Find the most suitable phrase for each situation. /2x1=2 points/

26. What will you take with you when you reach the mountain’s peak? A. hiking boots B. climbing gear C. a fencing sword D. bowling pins E. a mountain bike

27. What expression is used for making pain go away? A. to complain of pain B. to suffer pain C. to cause pain D. to soothe pain E. to inflict pain Task 4. Choose the correct prefix and suffix that correspond to the following collocations. /2x2=4 points/

28. ageing substance A. ante- B. pro- A (an) viral drug C. non- depressant treatment D. pre- E. anti-

29. A. -ance A persist ( __________ ) B. -ant learner C. -ence D. -ent E. E. -ible Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 3 Хувилбар A Англи хэл Task 5. Fill in the correct preposition for each sentence. /2x2=4 points/

30. Tonya spends a lot of money __________ fancy clothes. A. in B. over C. on D. for E. onto

31. I asked our neighbors to keep an eye __________ the house while we were away. A. with B. over C. at D. for E. on Task 6. Choose the correct meaning for each idiom underlined. /2x3=6 points/

32. It really got Mr Robert’s goat when he had to wait two hours to get his plane tickets. A. He was annoyed at the long delay. B. He was angry because he couldn’t get the ticket. C. He didn’t care about the long line. D. He was frustrated because he was late for the flight. E. He didn’t mind the long delay.

33. Who wears trousers in your family? A. be a caregiver of the family B. be financially dependent on the spouse C. be the dominant partner in a marriage D. be the most educated family member E. be the only breadwinner of the family SECTION 3. COMMUNICATION Task 1. Read the conversation about finding a new apartment and answer the questions. /3x2=6 points/ Part 1. Steve: Hey, I heard you’re looking for a different apartment. Ellen: Yeah, the place I’m in now is a real dump. Steve: It looked okay when I was there. Ellen: Oh, the boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at a time. Steve: Why doesn’t the owner replace it? Ellen: Well, she says it’s cheaper to keep fixing it. She’s a nice enough person; just sort of stingy. In any case, I’m sick of being cold.

34. What’s wrong with the woman’s current apartment? A. The owner is unpleasant. B. It’s too noisy. C. It’s not convenient to the university. D. The heating system is defective. E. She is pleased with her apartment. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 4 Хувилбар A Англи хэл Part 2. Steve: Can you get your deposit back if you move? Ellen: If I give two months’ notice, I can get the whole thing back.

35. What must woman do to have her deposit returned? A. Alert the housing authorities to her problem. B. Tell her owner two months in advance that she’s moving. C. Move to another apartment in the same building. D. Leave by the end of the month. E. Lose the heating at the end of the month. Part 3. Steve: So, what kind of place are you looking for? Ellen: I think I’ll try to get into one of those high rises near the university. They’re nothing really special, but at least they’re new and functional. Steve: I’ve heard that those buildings are pretty noisy. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the other apartments. Ellen: Oh, that’ll never do. I need some place quiet to finish my thesis. I guess I’ll have to look at some more ads. Maybe new isn’t necessarily better.

36. What does woman require of her next apartment? A. It must be in a new building. B. It must be on a higher floor. C. It must be within driving distance of the university. D. It must have quiet surroundings. E. The cost will be reasonable. Task 2. Read the conversations and fill in the missing phrasal verbs. /2x2=4 points/

37. Annie: This milk smells bad. Philip: Yes, I think it’s __________ . A. poured out B. thawed out C. went off D. heated up E. gone off

38. A: I always seem to pick boyfriends who __________ me __________. What can I do? B: Become friends first – then you should know what he is really like before you take things any further. A. let, down B. finish, with C. make, up D. live, down E. liven, up Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 5 Хувилбар A Англи хэл SECTION 4. READING Task 1. Read the article and then answer the questions below. /6x1=6 points/ The wrong Guy! The story of Guy Goma is not one of stupidity. A former taxi driver from the French Congo, Mr Goma was at the BBC TV center for an interview, in the hope of becoming an IT assistant. So when a producer came up to him and said, "Guy Kewney, isn't it? About the IT thing?" he agreed, because he thought she had just got the wrong pronunciation of his surname. Mr Goma, who had taught himself English after he moved to England four years previously, was rushed into a studio, where he found himself in front of the cameras, having questions thrown at him. How could he know that the man who'd been sitting on a nearby sofa was also called Guy? In fact Guy Kewney was an IT expert, who was waiting to go on live TV to be interviewed about a legal dispute with Apple computers. "It all happened so fast," Goma told The Sun newspaper. I had just signed my name in reception when someone said “Follow me.” She was walking so fast that I had to jog to keep up with her. Even though a lady put some make-up on me and I was fitted with a microphone, I just thought it was all part of the job interview and when I realized I was on air, what could I do? I just tried to answer the questions and stay calm." Viewers of the most watched TV interview in months - it was posted on the Internet have reacted with a mixture of delight and sympathy to the key moment when the BBC's Karen Bowerman introduced Goma as "Guy Kewney, head of newswireless.net!" Across his expressive face flit a dozen expressions in a second - mainly shock, fear, guilt and embarrassment - as he wonders what to do next. However, instead of saying there had been a mistake, he answered three questions before the BBC staff became aware of what had happened and brought the item to an early close. Mr Goma was finally taken to his interview for the IT post, but despite going through such a bad experience he didn't get the job. Nevertheless, Mr Goma is now in demand as a celebrity, since hundreds of thousands of people have now watched his television appearance online.

39. What is the article about? A. It explains the difficulties in learning English. B. It criticizes the BBC for its unprofessionalism. C. It describes a humorous mix-up at the BBC. D. It discusses the job interview process at the BBC. E. It highlights the importance of clear communication.

40. What is the purpose of going to the BBC TV center for Mr Goma? A. He wanted to meet an IT expert. B. Someone has phoned for a taxi. C. He was been interviewed on TV. D. He wanted a job. E. He watched a TV interview. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 6 Хувилбар A Англи хэл

41. What does the article suggest about Mr Goma's decision to follow the producer? A. He thought he was being hired immediately. B. He was excited about being on TV. C. He was intentionally trying to deceive the BBC staff. D. He was curious about the TV studio. E. He thought his name was mispronounced.

42. What does the article mention about Mr Goma's behavior during the TV interview? A. He took it easy and attempted to answer the questions. B. He refused to answer any questions. C. He panicked and ran out of the studio. D. He immediately corrected the producer's mistake. E. He asked for assistance from the BBC staff.

43. What is the primary comparison made in the article? A. Comparing Mr Goma's English skills and those of native speakers. B. The comparison between traditional job interviews and TV appearances. C. Comparing Mr Goma and Guy Kewney's professional backgrounds. D. The comparison between Mr Goma's and viewers' reactions to the interview. E. The comparison between BBC's interview process and other media outlets.

44. What is implied about the BBC staff's reaction to the mix-up during the interview? A. They were completely unaware until viewers pointed it out. B. They realized the mistake only after he had answered several questions. C. They knew about the mix-up but continued the interview. D. They stopped the interview as soon as they noticed the mistake. E. They thought Mr Goma was playing a prank on them. Task 2. Read again and complete this summary of the article with the following words. There are two extra. /3x3=9 points/ A. whereas B. as C. since D. even though E. apart from Guy Goma was at the BBC for a job interview. As the two men had the same name, the producer got confused.

45. __________ the producer said the wrong name, Guy still went with her to answer the interviewer’s question. Guy Kewney is an IT expert,

46. __________Guy Goma is an IT assistant.

47. __________ looking for a bit shocked, Goma gave no other sign that there was something wrong. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 7 Хувилбар A Англи хэл ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай, нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1. Read the passage and fill in the gaps with correct word forms. /6x1=6 points/ (a) __________ types of calendars can be based on the Sun or the Moon. The solar calendar is based on the solar year. Since the solar year is 365.2422 days long, solar calendars consist of (b) __________ years of 365 days and have an extra day every fourth year, or leap year, to make up for the (c) __________ fractional amount. In a solar calendar, the waxing and waning of the Moon can take place at various stages of each month. The lunar calendar is (d) __________ to the lunar month rather than the solar year. Since the lunar month is twenty-nine and a half days long, most lunar calendars have (e) __________ months of twenty-nine and thirty days. A twelve-month lunar year thus has 354 days, 11 days (f) __________ than a solar year. a) 1. Common 2. Commonly 3. Commonality 4. Commons 5. Commoner b) 1. regularly 2. regular 3. regulate 4. regularity 5. regularization c) 1. addition 2. add 3. additional 4. added 5. additionally d) 1. synchronization 2. synchronizing 3. synchronicity 4. synchronize 5. synchronized e) 1. alternate 2. alternating 3. alternative 4. alternately 5. alternatively f) 1. shorter 2. short 3. the shortest 4. shortage 5. shortest 2.2. Read the passage again and match the words (a-h) to their definitions in the column. There are two extra. /8x1=8 points/ a. to wane 1. extremely small b. to consist of 2. connected with the sun c. extra 3. more than usual d. to wax 4. connected with the moon e. to make up for 5. to take the place of something lost f. fractional 6. one year in every four g. lunar 7. to seem to get gradually bigger until its full form can be seen h. solar 8. to be formed from the things or people 9. to be connected with stars 0. to become gradually smaller, weaker or less important 2.3. Read the short passage and find the SYNONYM of the word in bold. /6x1=6 points/ Passerines for the (a) dominant avian group on Earth today. They are regarded as the most highly (b) evolved of all birds and occur in (c) abundance. Humans have long enjoyed passerines for their songs and their almost (d) infinite variety of colors, patterns, and behavioral (e) traits. Many passerines are considered to be quite (f) agile. Among the most energetic of them is the swallow, whose small body is designed for effortless maneuvering. a) 1. elementary 2. principal 3. minor 4. slight 5. fundamental b) 1. developed 2. evoked 3. boomed 4. bloomed 5. involved c) 1. broadness. 2. enough 3. plenty 4. increase 5. accumulation d) 1. numerable 2. measurable 3. endless 4. wide 5. short-lived e) 1. tracks 2. trace 3. appearance 4. trail 5. features f) 1. swift 2. clumsy 3. graceful 4. restless 5. chaotic Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 8

1. There is enough room for everybody to sit down. There are __________ chairs. A. plenty of B. a C. the D. any E–

2. Did you forget to call me, __________? A. did you B. do you C. didn’t you D. don’t you E. won’t you

3. I __________ leave now or else I’ll be late. A. may B. must C. can D. will E. don’t

4. I regret __________ you that you are not selected for the interview. A. told B. telling C. tell D. having told E. to tell

5. My friend has found a job __________ an investment broker. A. as B. likes C. similar D. same as E. for

6. My uncle bought a (an) __________ TV. A. led expensive flat brand-new B. brand-new led flat expensive C. expensive flat led brand-new D. expensive flat brand-new led E. brand-new expensive flat led Task 2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. /7x2=14 points/

7. I __________ you if I _________ it was important. A. wouldn’t tell / hadn’t tell B. will not tell / haven’t thought C. wouldn’t have told / hadn’t thought D. wouldn’t told / haven’t thought E. would have told / hadn’t thought

8. None of __________ was beautiful, but it was mediocre. A. where B. which C. that D. whom E. us

9. My father said: “I hope we will go on an excursion to the lake”. My father said that __________ on an excursion to the lake. A. he hoped we were going B. he hopes we will go C. he hoped that we will go D. he hoped we would go E. he hopes we can go Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 1 Хувилбар B Англи хэл

10. __________ the room is clean, I don’t mind which hotel we stay at. A. Unless B. Because of C. Provided D. So E. In spite of

11. Security at the airport was strict. __________ . A. Our bags are investigated B. We investigated our bags C. We get our bags investigated D. We have our bags investigated. E. We had our bags investigated

12. By the time I __________ back to the bathroom, the bath __________. A. got / had already overflowed B. get / had already overflowed C. had got / had already overflowed D. got / have already overflowed E. got / already overflowed

13. “The farmer gives me milk, bones, and delicious scraps _____ his table,” said _____ farm dog. “All I have _____ do is bark to warn him if robbers break ________, it’s a very easy job. A. from, the, for, in B. on, a, for, in C. from, the, to, in D. from, the, to, off E. from, the, to, up Task 3. Read the short conversation and choose the appropriate response. There are two extra. /3x2=6 points/ A. Yeah, I hope so B. So, me neither C. Yes, I have D. So have I E. No, neither do I T: … Yeah. Anyway, do you live here on campus? M: No, I don’t. I’m living in a shared house about two miles from here. It seemed the cheapest option and, um, I don’t want to borrow too much money. T:

14. __________ . I’ve, um, I’ve already got a student loan and I’ve spent quite a bit of it already. Right, I have to go. I’ve got a lecture at two. M:

15. __________ . Maybe see you again soon. T:

16. __________ . And try not to get lost again! M: I’ll do my best. Bye! Task 4. Read the sentences and choose the best options that transformed correctly using the KEY WORDS IN BOLD. /2x3=6 points/

17. When did they buy their tickets? ago A. How long did they buy their tickets? B. How long is it since they bought their tickets? C. How long ago did they buy their tickets? D. When is it ago they bought their tickets? E. When they bought their tickets? Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 2 Хувилбар B Англи хэл

18. The last time I went to the theater was months ago. have A. I have never been to the theater for ages. B. I haven’t been to the theater for months. C. I haven’t gone the theater for years. D. I have been in the theater for years. E. I haven’t been to the theater months ago. SECTION 2. VOCABULARY Task 1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. /4x1=4 points/

19. I would love to be a good __________, but my eyesight isn’t very good. A. high jumper B. gymnast C. archer D. weight lifter E. canoeist

20. It was absolutely pouring down yesterday. It was a real __________. A. shower B. downpour C. gale D. hurricane E. blizzard

21. __________ studies the rocks and similar substances that make up the Earth’s surface. A. Archeology B. Geography C. Geometry D. Geology E. Astrology

22. The ability of zoom __________ is particularly useful when you are working on detailed diagrams. A. over B. out C. up D. on E. in Task 2. Choose the word with different meanings that best fits in all three gaps 23 - 25. /3x1=3 points/ A. capital B. block C. clog D. bulk E. fill

23. Please, print your name and address in __________ letters.

24. My boyfriend and I live on the same __________.

25. Every autumn dead leaves __________ the drains. Task 3. Find the most suitable phrase for each situation. /2x1=2 points/

26. What will you wear when you go hiking? A. camping gear B. climbing boots C. a walking stick D. walking boots E. a surfing board

27. What expression is used for making others experience pain? A. to experience pain B. to feel pain C. to ease pain D. to relieve pain E. to inflict pain Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 3 Хувилбар B Англи хэл Task 4. Choose the correct prefix and suffix that correspond to the following collocations. /2x2=4 points/

28. war Europe A. sub- A (an) traumatic stress disorder B. post- C. inter- industrial age D. trans- E. com- A. -ical

29. B. -ic E. History ( ________ ) C. -ian novels D. -ous E. -ish Task 5. Fill in the correct preposition for each sentence. /2x2=4 points/

30. My uncle suffers __________ a type of diabetes. A. from B. of C. with D. off E. about

31. The answer was __________ the tip of my tongue, but I just couldn’t remember it. A. in B. at C. on D. from E. with Task 6. Choose the correct meaning for each idiom underlined. /2x3=6 points/

32. The bad news had an adverse effect on her and she became more down in the dumps as the day passed. A. gloomy but peaceful B. having a mixed emotion C. happy and encouraged D. sad and discouraged E. dejected but energetic

33. He really caught it in the neck because he didn’t put the fire out. A. He was rewarded. B. He was praised. C. He was captured D. He was disgraced. E. He was scolded. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 4 Хувилбар B Англи хэл SECTION 3. COMMUNICATION Task 1. Read the conversation about sightseeing and answer the questions. /3x2=6 points/ Part 1. Steve: Are you for “The Big Apple”? Ellen: Excuse me? Steve: You know, New York City. You are going to New York with us, aren’t you? I wanted to show everybody around my old neighborhood. Ellen: Oh…sure! I wouldn’t miss it- especially when the tour guide is a native New Yorker.

34. What can be inferred about the man? A. He was born in New York. B. He wants to be a tour guide. C. He is in his twenties. D. He is not a New Yorker. E. He wants to show his current place to live. Part 2. Steve: I thought we could start at Museum of Modern Art. Right now there’s an exhibit of twentieth-century American painters. Ellen: Fine with me…but what were you saying about …a big apple? Steve: “The Big Apple.” It’s a nickname for New York. Ellen: Oh, I see.

35. What does the word “Apple” in the phrase “The Big Apple” refer to? A. An exhibit B. A painter C. A city D. A concert E. A museum Part 3. Steve: I heard once that it started with jazz musicians in 20’s. Whenever they played a concert in a city, they called that city an “apple”. In those days, New York was the biggest city in the country, so they called it “The Big Apple”. Ellen: Hey, I have an idea! Let’s go to a jazz club while we’re there. Steve: Sounds good.

36. Who gave New York its name? A. Tour guides B. Musicians C. Painters D. Visitors E. Tourists Task 2. Read the conversations and fill in the missing phrasal verbs. /2x2=4 points/

37. Matt: We need something to accompany the fried fish. Clare: Yes, we need something that will __________ it. A. put on B. hand round C. top up D. pour out E. go with

38. A: I’m 35. Isn’t it time I was thinking of __________? What should I do? B: The right time can arrive at any age when you meet the right person. A. breaking up B. growing apart C. drifting apart D. settling down E. breaking off Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 5 Хувилбар B Англи хэл SECTION 4. READING Task 1. Read the article and then answer the questions below. /6x1=6 points/ The Internet in a cup Where do you go when you want to know the latest business news or keep up with the latest scientific and technological developments? Today the answer is obvious: log on to the Internet. Three hundred years ago, the answer was just as easy. You went to a coffee shop, or coffee house as it was called then. Collectively, Europe's interconnected web of coffee houses formed the Internet of the seventeenth century. Like today's websites, coffee houses were lively and often unreliable sources of information. News and gossip were regularly passed between them and runners would go around reporting major events such as the outbreak of a war or the death of a head of state. Coffee houses were also popular places to have political discussions, which is why King Charles II tried, unsuccessfully, to have London's coffee houses closed down in 1675. In the days before street numbering or regular postal services it became common practice to use a London coffee house as a postal address and regular customers would pop in to see if there was any post for them while they were checking up on the latest news. That said, most people frequented several coffee houses, as different locations attracted different people: Will's in Covent Garden was a popular venue for writers, the Westminster coffee houses attracted the politicians, businessmen went to the Royal Exchange and financiers to Lloyd's. The drink that fuelled this network originated in Ethiopia, where the beans used to be chewed, rather than drunk. The first coffee house opened in 1475 in Istanbul, Turkey, a place where coffee was so important that it was legal for a woman to divorce her husband if he could not supply her with enough of the drink. A hundred years later, a coffee house was opened in Vienna and they spread quickly through Europe. The popularity of coffee owed much to the growing middle class, who preferred coffee to alcohol because they believed it stimulated mental activity. Can the Internet claim to have had as much impact as the coffee houses? Perhaps. What is interesting, though, is how modern coffee shops, different from the old ones in so many other ways, now provide Internet access, so that people can sip their cappuccinos and find out the news of the day, just as they used to.

39. What does the article suggest about the reliability of information shared in coffee houses? A. It was generally unreliable and often based on gossip. B. It was always reliable and accurate. C. It was verified by government officials. D. It was more reliable than today's internet information. E. It was only about political matters.

40. What is the author’s main purpose for the title “The Internet in a cup”? A. Early coffee houses were used as post offices. B. Nowadays you can log on to the Internet in a coffee shop. C. Coffee shops in the past used to have the same function as the Internet today. D. Most people visited several coffee houses due to a number of different customers. E. The Internet has less impact than the coffee houses nowadays. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 6 Хувилбар B Англи хэл

41. What can be inferred about the role of coffee houses in political discussions? A. They were ignored by politicians. B. They were vital for political discourse. C. They were banned because of unreliable information. D. They were used exclusively by writers and artists. E. They were dangerous places to discuss politics.

42. What specific function did London's coffee houses serve? A. They were the only places where coffee was sold. B. They were places where people could rent rooms. C. They were solely for political meetings. D. They were used as postal addresses by regular customers. E. They served as offices for government officials.

43. What is the primary comparison made in the article? A. The comparison between coffee and tea consumption. B. The comparison between internet coffees and postal services. C. The comparison between London and Turkish coffee houses. D. Comparing political discussions in coffee houses and government offices. E. Comparing modern coffee shops and seventeenth-century coffee houses.

44. What does the article imply about the spread of coffee houses in Europe? A. They spread throughout Europe after their introduction. B. Popularity of coffee houses was unnoticed in Europe. C. Coffee houses were only popular among the lower class. D. Coffee houses were not popular in Europe. E. Coffee houses only spread in Eastern Europe. Task 2. Read again and complete this summary of the article with the following words. There are two extra. /3x3=9 points/ A. because B. whereas C. although D. as E. throughout Looking back to three hundred years, Europe's interconnected web of coffee houses formed the Internet of the seventeenth century.

45. __________ there wasn’t any Internet, news and gossip were regularly passed between them. Coffee houses were sometimes seen

46. __________ a threat to government. A hundred years later, they spread quickly

47. __________ Europe. Nowadays, people can find out the news of the day while they enjoy their cappuccinos in the coffee shop. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 7 Хувилбар B Англи хэл ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай, нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1. Read the passage and fill in the gaps with correct word forms. /6x1=6 points/ The location of stars in the sky relative to one another do not (a) __________ to the naked eye to change, and as a result stars are often considered to be fixed in position. Many unaware stargazers falsely assume that each star has its own permanent home in the nighttime sky. In reality, though, stars are always moving, but because of the tremendous distances between stars themselves and from stars to Earth, the changes are barely (b) __________ here. An example of a rather fast-moving star (c) __________ why this (d) __________ (e) __________; it takes approximately 200 diameter of the earth’s moon. When the apparently negligible movement of the stars is (f) __________ with the movement of the planets, the stars are seemingly unmoving. a) 1. appear 2. disappear 3. appearance 4. disappearance 5. disappeared b) 1. perceptive 2. perceive 3. perception 4. perceptiveness 5. perceptible c) 1. demonstration 2. demonstrates 3. demonstrability 4. demonstrable 5. demonstratively d) 1. misconception 2. conception 3. concept 4. conceptual 5. conceptualize e) 1. prevailing 2. prevalent 3. prevails 4. prevalence 5. prevail f) 1. contrary 2. contrast 3. contrasts 4. contrasted 5. contrarily 2.2. Read the passage again and match the words (a-h) to their definitions in the column. There are two extra. /8x1=8 points/ a. the naked eye 1. almost not b. to consider 2. not changing c. tremendous 3. can be seen without using a special device d. distance 4. the amount of space between two places or things e. to prevail 5. too slight or small in amount to be of importance f. approximately 6. close to something in quantity, but not exactly the same g. barely 7. very large or great h. negligible 8. to exist or to be common in a particular place 9. lasting for a long time or for ever; that won’t change 0. to think about something carefully Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 8 Хувилбар B Англи хэл 2.3. Read the short passage and find the SYNONYM of the word in bold. /6x1=6 points/ There are more than 100 types of species of chameleon. A member of the lizard family, the chameleon (a) lives in countries as (b) diverse as Madagascar, Spain, and Sri Lanka. It is thought to change color to (c) conform to its surroundings, but that is (d) rarely true. While changes do occur with changes in light or temperature, especially when the chameleon is (e) frightened, its new color rarely matches its (f) immediate surroundings. a) 1.wanders 2. grazes 3. roams 4. survives 5. inhabits b) 1. similar 2. feasible 3. varied 4. hazardous 5. uniform c) 1. adapt 2. contrast 3. differ 4. clash 5. change d) 1. typically 2. commonly 3. normally 4. seldom 5. frequently e) 1. scared 2. stunned 3. furious 4. baffled 5. exhausted f) 1. nearby 2. instant 3. sudden 4. immense 5. vast Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 9

1. We didn’t have __________ luggage – just two small bags. A. much B. many C. a D. any E. –

2. Did you forget to call me, __________? A. am I B. do you C. didn’t you D. don’t you E. won’t you

3. You __________ enter without permission. A. aren’t B. can’t C. ought to D. weren’t E. don’t

4. I regret __________ you that you are not selected for the interview. A. told B. telling C. tell D. having told E. to tell

5. My mother’s an interior designer __________ me. A. as B. the same C. similar D. like E. to

6. My uncle bought a (an) __________ TV. A. expensive flat led brand-new B. brand-new led flat expensive C. expensive flat brand-new led D. led expensive flat brand-new E. brand-new expensive flat led Task 2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. /7x2=14 points/

7. If he __________ a chance of success, he __________ to move to London. A. will have / would need B. were to have / would need C. will have / will need D. were to have / will need E. had / would have need

8. None of __________ was beautiful, but it was mediocre. A. that B. where C. which D. whom E. us

9. Mother asked, “Where have you been yesterday?” Mother asked __________ . A. where I had been yesterday B. me where I had been the day before C. me where I was the day before D. where I could be the day before E. me where had I been the previous day

10. __________ the room is clean, I don’t mind which hotel we stay at. A. Unless B. Because of C. Provided D. So E. In spite of Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 1 Хувилбар C Англи хэл

11. Did I tell you about Paul and Karen? __________ . A. They have their bags stolen B. They stole their bags C. They get stolen their bags D. They had their bags stolen E. Their bags are stolen

12. By the time I __________ back to the bathroom, the bath __________. A. got / already overflowed B. get / had already overflowed C. had got / had already overflowed D. got / have already overflowed E. got / had already overflowed

13. Once there was _____ wild dog that was very hungry. He ran here and there _____ the woods and meadow looking _____ a squirrel and a mouse _____ eat. A. the, across, to, to B. the, in, at, for C. a, in, for, for D. a, through, for, to E. a, in, through, to Task 3. Read the short conversation and choose the appropriate response. There are two extra. /3x2=6 points/ A. Neither did I B. Yeah, I suppose so C. Yes, so do I D. So am I E. No, me neither T: You went to Professor Lee’s geography lecture yesterday, didn’t you? M: Yeah, but I didn’t understand very much. T:

14. __________ . But don’t worry about it, it’s only the first one. M:

15. __________ . T: Anyway, how’s your first week going? M: Oh, it’s just been crazy. I haven’t stopped since I got here. T:

16. __________ . And it’s a huge campus - I keep getting lost! … Task 4. Read the sentences and choose the best options that transformed correctly using the KEY WORDS IN BOLD. /2x3=6 points/

17. When did they buy their tickets? ago A. When is it ago they bought their tickets? B. How long is it since they bought their tickets? C. How long they bought their tickets? D. How long ago did they buy their tickets? E. When they bought their tickets?

18. He hasn’t travelled abroad for years. time A. The last time he travelled abroad was years ago. B. He hasn’t travelled abroad years ago. C. He hasn’t travelled abroad last time ago. D. He has travelled for a long time. E. First time he travelled abroad was long ago. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 2 Хувилбар C Англи хэл SECTION 2. VOCABULARY Task 1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. /4x1=4 points/

19. The rain won’t last long; it’s only a __________. A. downpour B. breeze C. hail D. frost E. shower

20. __________ is a person whose job is riding horses in races. A. Swimmer B. Fencer C. Runner D. Jockey E. Golfer

21. The theory of __________ studies the nature and origin of the universe. A. biology B. physics C. cosmology D. chemistry E. medicine

22. The ability of zoom __________ is particularly useful when you are working on detailed diagrams. A. out B. in C. up D. on E. over Task 2. Choose the word with different meanings that best fits in all three gaps 23 - 25. /3x1=3 points/ A. move(d) B. ostrich C. lever D. crane(d) E. stretch(ed)

23. A (an ) __________ is a tall bird with long thin legs and a long neck.

24. Finally, the house was put back onto the truck by __________ .

25. The boy __________ his neck to get the first glimpse of a celebrity. Task 3. Find the most suitable phrase for each situation. /2x1=2 points/

26. What will you take with you when you reach the mountain’s peak? A. climbing gear B. hiking boots C. a fencing sword D. bowling pins E. a mountain bike

27. What expression is used for making others experience pain? A. to relieve pain B. to feel pain C. to ease pain D. to inflict pain E. to experience pain Task 4. Choose the correct prefix and suffix that correspond to the following collocations. /2x2=4 points/ A. non-

28. ageing substance B. pro- C. anti- A (an) viral drug D. pre- depressant treatment E. ante-

29. A. -ic B. -ical E. History ( __________ ) novels C. -ian D. -ous E. -ish Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 3 Хувилбар C Англи хэл Task 5. Fill in the correct preposition for each sentence. /2x2=4 points/

30. Tonya spends a lot of money __________ fancy clothes. A. for B. over C. in D. on E. onto

31. The answer was __________ the tip of my tongue, but I just couldn’t remember it. A. with B. at C. in D. from E. on Task 6. Choose the correct meaning for each idiom underlined. /2x3=6 points/

32. It really got Mr Robert’s goat when he had to wait two hours to get his plane tickets. A. He was annoyed at the long delay. B. He was angry because he couldn’t get the ticket. C. He didn’t care about the long line. D. He was frustrated because he was late for the flight. E. He didn’t mind the long delay.

33. He really caught it in the neck because he didn’t put the fire out. A. He was captured. B. He was praised. C. He was scolded. D. He was disgraced. E. He was rewarded. SECTION 3. COMMUNICATION Task 1. Read the conversation about finding a new apartment and answer the questions. /3x2=6 points/ Part 1. Steve: Hey, I heard you’re looking for a different apartment. Ellen: Yeah, the place I’m in now is a real dump. Steve: It looked okay when I was there. Ellen: Oh, the boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at a time. Steve: Why doesn’t the owner replace it? Ellen: Well, she says it’s cheaper to keep fixing it. She’s a nice enough person; just sort of stingy. In any case, I’m sick of being cold.

34. What’s wrong with the woman’s current apartment? A. The owner is unpleasant. B. It’s too noisy. C. It’s not convenient to the university. D. The heating system is defective. E. She is pleased with her apartment. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 4 Хувилбар C Англи хэл Part 2. Steve: Can you get your deposit back if you move? Ellen: If I give two months’ notice, I can get the whole thing back.

35. What must woman do to have her deposit returned? A. Lose the heating at the end of the month. B. Alert the housing authorities to her problem. C. Move to another apartment in the same building. D. Leave by the end of the month. E. Tell her owner two months in advance that she’s moving. Part 3. Steve: So, what kind of place are you looking for? Ellen: I think I’ll try to get into one of those high rises near the university. They’re nothing really special, but at least they’re new and functional. Steve: I’ve heard that those buildings are pretty noisy. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the other apartments. Ellen: Oh, that’ll never do. I need some place quiet to finish my thesis. I guess I’ll have to look at some more ads. Maybe new isn’t necessarily better.

36. What does woman require of her next apartment? A. It must have quiet surroundings. B. It must be on a higher floor. C. It must be within driving distance of the university. D. It must be in a new building. E. The cost will be reasonable. Task 2. Read the conversations and fill in the missing phrasal verbs. /2x2=4 points/

37. Annie: This milk smells bad. Philip: Yes, I think it’s __________ . A. went off B. thawed out C. gone off D. heated up E. poured out

38. A: I’m 35. Isn’t it time I was thinking of __________? What should I do? B: The right time can arrive at any age when you meet the right person. A. breaking up B. growing apart C. drifting apart D. settling down E. breaking off SECTION 4. READING Task 1. Read the article and then answer the questions below. /6x1=6 points/ The wrong Guy! The story of Guy Goma is not one of stupidity. A former taxi driver from the French Congo, Mr Goma was at the BBC TV center for an interview, in the hope of becoming an IT assistant. So Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 5 Хувилбар C Англи хэл when a producer came up to him and said, "Guy Kewney, isn't it? About the IT thing?" he agreed, because he thought she had just got the wrong pronunciation of his surname. Mr Goma, who had taught himself English after he moved to England four years previously, was rushed into a studio, where he found himself in front of the cameras, having questions thrown at him. How could he know that the man who'd been sitting on a nearby sofa was also called Guy? In fact Guy Kewney was an IT expert, who was waiting to go on live TV to be interviewed about a legal dispute with Apple computers. "It all happened so fast," Goma told The Sun newspaper. I had just signed my name in reception when someone said “Follow me.” She was walking so fast that I had to jog to keep up with her. Even though a lady put some make-up on me and I was fitted with a microphone, I just thought it was all part of the job interview and when I realized I was on air, what could I do? I just tried to answer the questions and stay calm." Viewers of the most watched TV interview in months - it was posted on the Internet have reacted with a mixture of delight and sympathy to the key moment when the BBC's Karen Bowerman introduced Goma as "Guy Kewney, head of newswireless.net!" Across his expressive face flit a dozen expressions in a second - mainly shock, fear, guilt and embarrassment - as he wonders what to do next. However, instead of saying there had been a mistake, he answered three questions before the BBC staff became aware of what had happened and brought the item to an early close. Mr Goma was finally taken to his interview for the IT post, but despite going through such a bad experience he didn't get the job. Nevertheless, Mr Goma is now in demand as a celebrity, since hundreds of thousands of people have now watched his television appearance online.

39. What is the article about? A. It highlights the importance of clear communication. B. It criticizes the BBC for its unprofessionalism. C. It explains the difficulties in learning English. D. It discusses the job interview process at the BBC. E. It describes a humorous mix-up at the BBC.

40. What is the purpose of going to the BBC TV center for Mr Goma? A. Someone has phoned for a taxi. B. He wanted a job. C. He was been interviewed on TV. D. He wanted to meet an IT expert. E. He watched a TV interview.

41. What does the article suggest about Mr Goma's decision to follow the producer? A. He was intentionally trying to deceive the BBC staff. B. He was excited about being on TV. C. He thought his name was mispronounced. D. He was curious about the TV studio. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 6 Хувилбар C Англи хэл E. He thought he was being hired immediately.

42. What does the article mention about Mr Goma's behavior during the TV interview? A. He immediately corrected the producer's mistake. B. He refused to answer any questions. C. He panicked and ran out of the studio. D. He took it easy and attempted to answer the questions. E. He asked for assistance from the BBC staff.

43. What is the primary comparison made in the article? A. The comparison between BBC's interview process and other media outlets. B. The comparison between traditional job interviews and TV appearances. C. Comparing Mr Goma's English skills and those of native speakers. D. The comparison between Mr Goma's and viewers' reactions to the interview. E. Comparing Mr Goma and Guy Kewney's professional backgrounds.

44. What is implied about the BBC staff's reaction to the mix-up during the interview? A. They realized the mistake only after he had answered several questions. B. They were completely unaware until viewers pointed it out. C. They knew about the mix-up but continued the interview. D. They stopped the interview as soon as they noticed the mistake. E. They thought Mr Goma was playing a prank on them. Task 2. Read again and complete this summary of the article with the following words. There are two extra. /3x3=9 points/ A. since B. as C. even though D. whereas E. apart from Guy Goma was at the BBC for a job interview. As the two men had the same name, the producer got confused.

45. __________ the producer said the wrong name, Guy still went with her to answer the interviewer’s question. Guy Kewney is an IT expert,

46. __________Guy Goma is an IT assistant.

47. __________ looking for a bit shocked, Goma gave no other sign that there was something wrong. ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай, нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1. Read the passage and fill in the gaps with correct word forms. /6x1=6 points/ Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 7 Хувилбар C Англи хэл (a) __________ types of calendars can be based on the Sun or the Moon. The solar calendar is based on the solar year. Since the solar year is 365.2422 days long, solar calendars consist of (b) __________ years of 365 days and have an extra day every fourth year, or leap year, to make up for the (c) __________ fractional amount. In a solar calendar, the waxing and waning of the Moon can take place at various stages of each month. The lunar calendar is (d) __________ to the lunar month rather than the solar year. Since the lunar month is twenty-nine and a half days long, most lunar calendars have (e) __________ months of twenty-nine and thirty days. A twelve-month lunar year thus has 354 days, 11 days (f) __________ than a solar year. a) 1. Common 2. Commonly 3. Commonality 4. Commons 5. Commoner b) 1. regularly 2. regular 3. regulate 4. regularity 5. regularization c) 1. addition 2. add 3. additional 4. added 5. additionally d) 1. synchronization 2. synchronizing 3. synchronicity 4. synchronize 5. synchronized e) 1. alternate 2. alternating 3. alternative 4. alternately 5. alternatively f) 1. shorter 2. short 3. the shortest 4. shortage 5. shortest 2.2. Read the passage again and match the words (a-h) to their definitions in the column. There are two extra. /8x1=8 points/ a. to wane 1. extremely small b. to consist of 2. connected with the sun c. extra 3. more than usual d. to wax 4. connected with the moon e. to make up for 5. to take the place of something lost f. fractional 6. one year in every four g. lunar 7. to seem to get gradually bigger until its full form can be seen h. solar 8. to be formed from the things or people 9. to be connected with stars 0. to become gradually smaller, weaker or less important 2.3. Read the short passage and find the SYNONYM of the word in bold. /6x1=6 points/ There are more than 100 types of species of chameleon. A member of the lizard family, the chameleon (a) lives in countries as (b) diverse as Madagascar, Spain, and Sri Lanka. It is thought to change color to (c) conform to its surroundings, but that is (d) rarely true. While changes do occur with changes in light or temperature, especially when the chameleon is (e) frightened, its new color rarely matches its (f) immediate surroundings. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 8 Хувилбар C Англи хэл a) 1.wanders 2. grazes 3. roams 4. survives 5. inhabits b) 1. similar 2. feasible 3. varied 4. hazardous 5. uniform c) 1. adapt 2. contrast 3. differ 4. clash 5. change d) 1. typically 2. commonly 3. normally 4. seldom 5. frequently e) 1. scared 2. stunned 3. furious 4. baffled 5. exhausted f) 1. nearby 2. instant 3. sudden 4. immense 5. vast Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 9

1. There is enough room for everybody to sit down. There are __________ chairs. A. plenty of B. a C. the D. any E–

2. No one wants extra homework tonight, __________? A. is he B. does he C. do they D. don’t he E. don’t they

3. I __________ leave now or else I’ll be late. A. may B. must C. can D. will E. don’t

4. Jessica stopped __________ to the gym after she had got back into shape. A. gone B. to go C. go D. going E. goes

5. My friend has found a job __________ an investment broker. A. similar B. the same C. as D. like E. for

6. The woman has a __________ jacket. A. short funny old leather B. funny old short leather C. funny leather short old D. funny short old leather E. leather funny old short Task 2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. /7x2=14 points/

7. I __________ you if I _________ it was important. A. wouldn’t have told / hadn’t thought B. will not tell / haven’t thought C. wouldn’t tell / hadn’t tell D. wouldn’t told / haven’t thought E. would have told / hadn’t thought

8. She had two choices, neither of __________ was affordable. A. that B. whom C. which D. who E. where

9. My father said: “I hope we will go on an excursion to the lake”. My father said that __________ on an excursion to the lake. A. he hopes we will go B. he hoped we would go C. he hoped that we will go D. he hoped we were going E. he hopes we can go

10. I didn’t apply for the job __________that I had the necessary qualifications. A. in case B. because of C. so D. despite the fact E. despite Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 1 Хувилбар D Англи хэл

11. Security at the airport was strict. __________ . A. We get our bags investigated B. We investigated our bags C. We had our bags investigated D. We have our bags investigated E. Our bags are investigated

12. By the time we __________ to the meeting, they _________ the big decisions without us. A. get / had already made B. got / had already made C. had got / had already made D. got / have already made E. got / already made

13. “The farmer gives me milk, bones, and delicious scraps _____ his table,” said _____ farm dog. “All I have _____ do is bark to warn him if robbers break ________, it’s a very easy job. A. from, the, to, up B. on, a, for, in C. from, the, for, in D. from, the, to, off E. from, the, to, in Task 3. Read the short conversation and choose the appropriate response. There are two extra. /3x2=6 points/ A. So have I B. Yes, I have C. Yeah, I hope so D. So, me neither E. No, neither do I T: … Yeah. Anyway, do you live here on campus? M: No, I don’t. I’m living in a shared house about two miles from here. It seemed the cheapest option and, um, I don’t want to borrow too much money. T:

14. __________ . I’ve, um, I’ve already got a student loan and I’ve spent quite a bit of it already. Right, I have to go. I’ve got a lecture at two. M:

15. __________ . Maybe see you again soon. T:

16. __________ . And try not to get lost again! M: I’ll do my best. Bye! Task 4. Read the sentences and choose the best options that transformed correctly using the KEY WORDS IN BOLD. /2x3=6 points/

17. When did you buy your ticket? since A. How long ago did you buy ticket? B. When is it since you bought your ticket? C. How long since you buy your ticket? D. How long is it since you bought your ticket? E. How long has it been since you bought your ticket?

18. The last time I went to the theater was months ago. have A. I haven’t gone the theater for years. B. I have never been to the theater for ages. C. I haven’t been to the theater for months. D. I have been in the theater for years. E. I haven’t been to the theater months ago. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 2 Хувилбар D Англи хэл SECTION 2. VOCABULARY Task 1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. /4x1=4 points/

19. I would love to be a good __________, but my eyesight isn’t very good. A. gymnast B. archer C. high jumper D. weight lifter E. canoeist

20. It was absolutely pouring down yesterday. It was a real __________. A. hurricane B. shower C. gale D. downpour E. blizzard

21. __________ studies the rocks and similar substances that make up the Earth’s surface. A. Geometry B. Geography C. Geology D. Archeology E. Astrology

22. For security reasons, always log __________ when you leave your computer unattended for any period of time. A. out B. in C. on D. for E. up Task 2. Choose the word with different meanings that best fits in all three gaps 23 - 25. /3x1=3 points/ A. block B. capital C. clog D. bulk E. fill

23. Please, print your name and address in __________ letters.

24. My boyfriend and I live on the same __________.

25. Every autumn dead leaves __________ the drains. Task 3. Find the most suitable phrase for each situation. /2x1=2 points/

26. What will you wear when you go hiking? A. a walking stick B. climbing boots C. walking boots D. camping gear E. a surfing board

27. What expression is used for making pain go away? A. to inflict pain B. to suffer pain C. to cause pain D. to complain of pain E. to soothe pain Task 4. Choose the correct prefix and suffix that correspond to the following collocations. /2x2=4 points/

28. war Europe A. com - A (an) traumatic stress disorder B. sub- C. inter- industrial age D. trans- E. post- A. -ent

29. B. -ant A persist ( ________ ) C. -ence learner D. -ance E. E. -ible Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 3 Хувилбар D Англи хэл Task 5. Fill in the correct preposition for each sentence. /2x2=4 points/

30. My uncle suffers __________ a type of diabetes. A. about B. of C. with D. off E. from

31. I asked our neighbors to keep an eye __________ the house while we were away. A. for B. over C. at D. on E. with Task 6. Choose the correct meaning for each idiom underlined. /2x3=6 points/

32. The bad news had an adverse effect on her and she became more down in the dumps as the day passed. A. happy and encouraged B. having a mixed emotion C. sad and discouraged D. gloomy but peaceful E. dejected but energetic

33. Who wears trousers in your family? A. be financially dependent on the spouse B. be the dominant partner in a marriage C. be a caregiver of the family D. be the most educated family member E. be the only breadwinner of the family SECTION 3. COMMUNICATION Task 1. Read the conversation about sightseeing and answer the questions. /3x2=6 points/ Part 1. Steve: Are you for “The Big Apple”? Ellen: Excuse me? Steve: You know, New York City. You are going to New York with us, aren’t you? I wanted to show everybody around my old neighborhood. Ellen: Oh…sure! I wouldn’t miss it- especially when the tour guide is a native New Yorker.

34. What can be inferred about the man? A. He is not a New Yorker. B. He wants to be a tour guide. C. He is in his twenties. D. He was born in New York. E. He wants to show his current place to live. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 4 Хувилбар D Англи хэл Part 2. Steve: I thought we could start at Museum of Modern Art. Right now there’s an exhibit of twentieth-century American painters. Ellen: Fine with me…but what were you saying about …a big apple? Steve: “The Big Apple.” It’s a nickname for New York. Ellen: Oh, I see.

35. What does the word “Apple” in the phrase “The Big Apple” refer to? A. A museum B. A painter C. An exhibit D. A concert E. A city Part 3. Steve: I heard once that it started with jazz musicians in 20’s. Whenever they played a concert in a city, they called that city an “apple”. In those days, New York was the biggest city in the country, so they called it “The Big Apple”. Ellen: Hey, I have an idea! Let’s go to a jazz club while we’re there. Steve: Sounds good.

36. Who gave New York its name? A. Musicians B. Tour guides C. Painters D. Visitors E. Tourists Task 2. Read the conversations and fill in the missing phrasal verbs. /2x2=4 points/

37. Matt: We need something to accompany the fried fish. Clare: Yes, we need something that will __________ it. A. go with B. hand round C. top up D. pour out E. put on

38. A: I always seem to pick boyfriends who __________ me __________. What can I do? B: Become friends first – then you should know what he is really like before you take things any further. A. make, up B. finish, with C. let, down D. live, down E. liven, up Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 5 Хувилбар D Англи хэл SECTION 4. READING Task 1. Read the article and then answer the questions below. /6x1=6 points/ The Internet in a cup Where do you go when you want to know the latest business news or keep up with the latest scientific and technological developments? Today the answer is obvious: log on to the Internet. Three hundred years ago, the answer was just as easy. You went to a coffee shop, or coffee house as it was called then. Collectively, Europe's interconnected web of coffee houses formed the Internet of the seventeenth century. Like today's websites, coffee houses were lively and often unreliable sources of information. News and gossip were regularly passed between them and runners would go around reporting major events such as the outbreak of a war or the death of a head of state. Coffee houses were also popular places to have political discussions, which is why King Charles II tried, unsuccessfully, to have London's coffee houses closed down in 1675. In the days before street numbering or regular postal services it became common practice to use a London coffee house as a postal address and regular customers would pop in to see if there was any post for them while they were checking up on the latest news. That said, most people frequented several coffee houses, as different locations attracted different people: Will's in Covent Garden was a popular venue for writers, the Westminster coffee houses attracted the politicians, businessmen went to the Royal Exchange and financiers to Lloyd's. The drink that fuelled this network originated in Ethiopia, where the beans used to be chewed, rather than drunk. The first coffee house opened in 1475 in Istanbul, Turkey, a place where coffee was so important that it was legal for a woman to divorce her husband if he could not supply her with enough of the drink. A hundred years later, a coffee house was opened in Vienna and they spread quickly through Europe. The popularity of coffee owed much to the growing middle class, who preferred coffee to alcohol because they believed it stimulated mental activity. Can the Internet claim to have had as much impact as the coffee houses? Perhaps. What is interesting, though, is how modern coffee shops, different from the old ones in so many other ways, now provide Internet access, so that people can sip their cappuccinos and find out the news of the day, just as they used to.

39. What does the article suggest about the reliability of information shared in coffee houses? A. It was always reliable and accurate. B. It was generally unreliable and often based on gossip. C. It was verified by government officials. D. It was more reliable than today's internet information. E. It was only about political matters.

40. What is the author’s main purpose for the title “The Internet in a cup”? A. Most people visited several coffee houses due to a number of different customers. B. Nowadays you can log on to the Internet in a coffee shop. C. Early coffee houses were used as post offices. D. Coffee shops in the past used to have the same function as the Internet today. E. The Internet has less impact than the coffee houses nowadays. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 6 Хувилбар D Англи хэл

41. What can be inferred about the role of coffee houses in political discussions? A. They were dangerous places to discuss politics. B. They were ignored by politicians. C. They were banned because of unreliable information. D. They were used exclusively by writers and artists. E. They were vital for political discourse.

42. What specific function did London's coffee houses serve? A. They were used as postal addresses by regular customers. B. They were places where people could rent rooms. C. They were solely for political meetings. D. They were the only places where coffee was sold. E. They served as offices for government officials.

43. What is the primary comparison made in the article? A. Comparing political discussions in coffee houses and government offices. B. The comparison between internet coffees and postal services. C. The comparison between London and Turkish coffee houses. D. Comparing modern coffee shops and seventeenth-century coffee houses. E. The comparison between coffee and tea consumption.

44. What does the article imply about the spread of coffee houses in Europe? A. Coffee houses were only popular among the lower class. B. Popularity of coffee houses was unnoticed in Europe. C. They spread throughout Europe after their introduction. D. Coffee houses were not popular in Europe. E. Coffee houses only spread in Eastern Europe. Task 2. Read again and complete this summary of the article with the following words. There are two extra. /3x3=9 points/ A. whereas B. although C. because D. as E. throughout Looking back to three hundred years, Europe's interconnected web of coffee houses formed the Internet of the seventeenth century.

45. __________ there wasn’t any Internet, news and gossip were regularly passed between them. Coffee houses were sometimes seen

46. __________ a threat to government. A hundred years later, they spread quickly

47. __________ Europe. Nowadays, people can find out the news of the day while they enjoy their cappuccinos in the coffee shop. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 7 Хувилбар D Англи хэл ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай, нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1. Read the passage and fill in the gaps with correct word forms. /6x1=6 points/ The location of stars in the sky relative to one another do not (a) __________ to the naked eye to change, and as a result stars are often considered to be fixed in position. Many unaware stargazers falsely assume that each star has its own permanent home in the nighttime sky. In reality, though, stars are always moving, but because of the tremendous distances between stars themselves and from stars to Earth, the changes are barely (b) __________ here. An example of a rather fast-moving star (c) __________ why this (d) __________ (e) __________; it takes approximately 200 diameter of the earth’s moon. When the apparently negligible movement of the stars is (f) __________ with the movement of the planets, the stars are seemingly unmoving. a) 1. appear 2. disappear 3. appearance 4. disappearance 5. disappeared b) 1. perceptive 2. perceive 3. perception 4. perceptiveness 5. perceptible c) 1. demonstration 2. demonstrates 3. demonstrability 4. demonstrable 5. demonstratively d) 1. misconception 2. conception 3. concept 4. conceptual 5. conceptualize e) 1. prevailing 2. prevalent 3. prevails 4. prevalence 5. prevail f) 1. contrary 2. contrast 3. contrasts 4. contrasted 5. contrarily 2.2. Read the passage again and match the words (a-h) to their definitions in the column. There are two extra. /8x1=8 points/ a. the naked eye 1. almost not b. to consider 2. not changing c. tremendous 3. can be seen without using a special device d. distance 4. the amount of space between two places or things e. to prevail 5. too slight or small in amount to be of importance f. approximately 6. close to something in quantity, but not exactly the same g. barely 7. very large or great h. negligible 8. to exist or to be common in a particular place 9. lasting for a long time or for ever; that won’t change 0. to think about something carefully 2.3. Read the short passage and find the SYNONYM of the word in bold. /6x1=6 points/ Passerines for the (a) dominant avian group on Earth today. They are regarded as the most highly (b) evolved of all birds and occur in (c) abundance. Humans have long enjoyed passerines for their songs and their almost (d) infinite variety of colors, patterns, and behavioral (e) traits. Many passerines are considered to be quite (f) agile. Among the most energetic of them is the swallow, whose small body is designed for effortless maneuvering. a) 1. elementary 2. principal 3. minor 4. slight 5. fundamental b) 1. developed 2. evoked 3. boomed 4. bloomed 5. involved c) 1. broadness 2. enough 3. plenty 4. increase 5. accumulation d) 1. numerable 2. measurable 3. endless 4. wide 5. short-lived e) 1. tracks 2. trace 3. appearance 4. trail 5. features f) 1. swift 2. clumsy 3. graceful 4. restless 5. chaotic Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт 2024 8

1. Italy is in _____ South of _____ Europe, isn’t it? A. the / __ B. an / a C. the / the D. the / an E. an / the

2. Anna: Hurry up! There’s _____ time to waste. The bus will be here soon. Tom: I’m nearly ready. A. few B. a little C. little D. a few E. any

3. I haven’t got _____ as cheap as that this year. A. nowhere B. something C. anywhere D. anything E. nothing

4. The higher the fence is, _____ the neighbour is. A. better B. the better C. the best D. good E. best

5. The rooms of the hotel have been _____ decorated to help you relax and feel at home. A. tasteful B. tasty C. tastefully D. more tastefully E. more tasteful

6. Look! The bike is leaning _____ the garage wall. A. at B. with C. to D. against E. onto

7. How rude _____ Frank to use Paula’s car without asking her. A. to B. for C. by D. about E. of

8. This time next week we _____ for our holiday. A. will be packing B. will pack C. will have packed D. will have been packing E. going to pack

9. I _____ her for everything she _____. A. had thanked / did B. thanked / did C. have thanked / has D. thanked / had done E. has thanked / does Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл

10. _____ Sharon quite enjoys musicals, she really prefers serious dramas more. A. As soon as B. Despite C. Although D. When E. Due to

11. The tour guide advised the tourist not _____ too much money out with them. A. taking B. to take C. take D. to taking E. to be taken

12. The robber _____ at the airport soon. A. has caught B. will catch C. would be caught D. will be caught E. has been caught

13. “Will you be going to the USA next summer?” his boss asked. His boss asked _____ A. him he would be going to USA the following summer. B. him he would be going to the USA the next summer. C. him if he would be going to the USA the following summer. D. him if he would be going to the USA the previous summer. E. for him if he would be going to the USA the following summer. Identify the one underlined part that should be corrected in each sentence. (3x3=9 points)

14. If the government would kept their promise, taxes wouldn’t have gone up last year. A B C D E

15. The tribe’s sense of identity can easily been destroyed. A B C D E

16. Her teachers sent her home because of she was such a naughty child. A B C D E Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. /3x2=6 points/

17. He turned _____ the invitation to the concert as he was feeling tired. A. in B. back C. down D. up E. on

18. Simon always manages to get _____ doing the washing up because he says he has a lot of homework. A. over B. out of C. through D. out E. get along SECTION 2 VOCABULARY Choose the correct word and phrase to complete sentences. /9x1=9 points/

19. You need to acquire _____ in social work. A. application B. qualification C. necessity D. operation E. cooperation

20. He lied to me and to make matters worse, he didn’t ______ at all. A. thank B. apologize C. reject D. admit E. accept

21. The level of junk food _____ was illustrated by statistics. A. consideration B. compulsion C. consumption D. combination E. compassion Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл

22. Many groups are working to reduce _____ to protect pastureland in the Gobi region. A. drought B. hazards C. blizzard D. soil erosion E. gale

23. Jack has already _____ a very good reputation as a talented prosecutor. A. made B. won C. done D. gained E. achieved

24. The little boy’s eyes _____ when he saw his daddy. A. lit up B. shone C. lightened D. flowed E. darkened

25. Always _____ your files and any documents you’re working on. A. back up B. hack into C. log in D. click on E. crash on Choose the appropriate reaction of the man to what the woman says.

26. Alice: You were late for the meeting this morning! Tom: I feel sorry for being tardy. The alarm didn’t go off. A. denying B. refusing C. making an excuse D. requesting E. regretting

27. Sharon: Who is the girl? Do you know her? John: She must be Alice’s daughter. She looks just like her. A. criticism B. complaint C. compliment D. assumption E. suggestion Choose the most suitable word to complete each collocation fork. /4x3=12 points/

28. go on a A. date B. meal a balanced C. solution D. plan a sensible E. diet

29. knowledge A. to impart B. to conduct wisdom C. to instruct D. to earn information E. to endure Choose the correct phrase to complete a student’s comment on study skills.

30. I recognize a few words in the passage, therefore, I ________. A. find it easy to understand the whole content B. keep my mouth shut like a fish C. am not eager to learn new words D. try hard to catch the meaning of every word E. never look up a new word in a dictionary Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл

31. Choose the most possible solution to flood. A. stonework B. wind turbines C. dams and canals D. tunnels and subways E. sea barrier Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idioms. /2x3=6 points/

32. Finally the department’s solution to the problem hit the nail on the head. A. The accident was caused by the failures. B. The staff did exactly right. C. The staff’s solution was not bad. D. The staff’s act was quite smart. E. The staff hit the box of nails.

33. The computer he gave you isn't the best one in the world, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. A. You should give back the computer to him. B. The computer is a bad gift. C. You should not complain about the gift given to you. D. Never receive a gift you don’t like. E. Receiving a horse as a gift is his hobby. SECTION 3 COMMUNICATION Read the conversations and choose the correct answers. /2x1=2 points/

34. Teller: Can I help you? Customer: Yes, I’d like to _____ a withdrawal from my account, please. A. open B. get C. take D. make E. lend

35. Man: These drones aren’t as expensive as I thought. Woman: They’re _____ cheap right now because a new model has just come out. A. bringing up B. giving C. asking D. sending E. going Choose the most polite form. /1x2=2 points/

36. Where is the bus station? The most polite form: __________ A. Could you tell me where the bus station is? B. Can you tell me where is the bus station? C. Could you tell me where is the bus station? D. Tell me, where is the bus station? E. Tell me, where is the bus station, please? Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл Choose the most appropriate phrase instead of the underlined word. /1x3=3 points/

37. Alice: Can I have a salad and rice with my lunch? John: No, you have to choose, salad or rice, but not both. A. make a change B. make an effort C. make a habit D. make a choice E. make a point Read the short conversation and choose the correct answer. /1x3=3 points/

38. Tutor: It was very good that you had a lot of statistics in your presentation. John: Thank you. I seemed to be able to talk about them. Anna: It was fine to listen to, but I couldn’t write the notes down. What does Anna mean? A. The presentation was very interesting. B. The presenter’s speed was a bit slow sometimes. C. The presenter’s pace was a bit quick at times. D. The presentation was easy to understand. E. There was a good time planning. SECTION 4 READING Task 1. Read the passage. (1) High traffic levels remain a problem for many governments. Car ownership in fast-developing countries continues to double each year, and migration to cities is also rising quickly, resulting in high levels of congestion and pollution. (2) Until recently, governments successfully controlled traffic levels by imposing financial obligations on drivers. They made it more expensive to drive by raising taxes on petrol or increasing parking costs, while making public transport cheaper by investing in rail and bus travel. However, these ‘tax and spend’ approaches are no longer possible to introduce easily. This is because living costs are growing in many countries, so governments can’t spend as much money and people are angry when they have to pay more. New controls are, therefore, needed. (3) Legal solutions to congestion issues are now attracting greater interest. However, traffic laws and regulations have often proved ineffective. For example, banning cars in city centres has simply transferred problems to the edge of cities. Similarly, controlling speed limits has been effective on fast roads but has done little to solve congestion in urban areas. (4) A more effective legal intervention might be to stop some people from driving altogether – but who exactly? If workers were stopped from driving, they might not be able to get to work. Many older citizens and families also rely on cars to move around easily. Furthermore, both these groups vote frequently, so it would be a political disaster to prevent them from driving. (5) This leaves young people. Many people would agree with raising the minimum driving age in order to reduce the number of drivers on the road and cut pollution. Young people make up Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл over 25% of road deaths in many countries and, according to recent research, parts of the brain that help to calculate risks and consequences are not fully developed until the age of 25. Consequently, there have already been discussions in the media about stopping young people driving or carrying passengers. (6) Of course, young people would have to be given financial assistance to make sure public transport remained affordable for them. But as pressure grows on the governments to reduce congestion, it surely makes sense to postpone the time that young drivers get their licenses until a little later in life. Read again and choose the correct answers. /4x1=4 points/

39. What title will be the most suitable for the passage? A. Increase in car’s popularity B. Starting to drive at 25 C. Relationship between driving age and serious accidents D. Car dependence of a social group E. Environmental benefit of raising driving age

40. What do the ‘tax and spend’ approaches mean? A. tax the young drivers if they are younger than 25 B. increase fuel price and living cost C. decrease public transport fee D. increase fuel price and car maintenance cost E. increase living cost

41. Young people make up more than 25% of _____. A. road accidents B. road congestion C. city pollution D. public transport E. road deaths

42. Which group is NOT mentioned as the community that can cause the political disaster? A. young people B. workers C. older citizens D. families E. governments /2x3=6 points/

43. According to the text why people can get angry? When _____. A. the young people have to get their driving licenses at 25 B. they have to use public transport C. the brains of young people cannot calculate risk D. they have to pay more E. the governments try to reduce congestion Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл

44. Which statement agrees with the information in the text? A. Governments allow a certain number of vehicles into the city centres if drivers can afford the increased expense for having own car. B. Raising the minimum driving age to 25 can improve the health of young people. C. Banning cars in urban areas can fully solve the congestion and pollution. D. Laws and regulations have stopped driving of all age drivers. E. The suggestion can encourage young people to use public transport if the governments provide some financial support. Task 2. Choose the most appropriate word for the game definition. /2x1=2 points/

45. Doing crosswords: A word game with black and white squares where you write _____ in the _____ squares is a crossword. A. puzzle / empty B. clue / black C. a word / white D. cross / clue E. puzzle / white

46. Volleyball is a game in which two teams _____ a ball with their hands backwards and forwards over a high net. A. kick B. hit C. bounce D possess E. roll Complete the sentence with the most appropriate phrase. /1x3=3 points/

47. What you will say when someone is playing in a dishonest or unfair way? A. It’s your move. B. You have really good hand. C. You can’t do that, it’s considered as a foul play. D. I knew, I’d win. E. Push your pedals. ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1 Choose the correct form that best fits each blank. /1x6=6 points/ Astronauts have to pass a medical and have a (a) _____ in a relevant subject. They have to be willing to live in an (b) _____ small space and work well with other people. Experiments can go (c) _____ wrong, risking the lives of astronauts. They have to be able to react (d) _____ in a difficult situation as well as be prepared to work hard. The first British astronaut was a woman named Helen Sharman. She got the job after hearing an (e) _____ on the radio. There were 18,000 applicants and, luckily for Helen, she was chosen. She said that the most (f) _____ thing for her was seeing the earth from 120 miles into space. a) 1. qualification 2. quality 3. qualify 4. disqualification 5. qualifying Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл b) 1. extremism 2. extreme 3. extricate 4. extremist 5. extremely c) 1. dangerously 2. dangerous 3. danger 4. out of danger 5. in danger d) 1. calm 2. calmly 3. calmness 4. calming 5. calmed e) 1. announcing 2. announce 3. announced 4. announcement 5. announcer f) 1. amazement 2. amazingly 3. amazed 4. amazing 5. amaze 2.2 Choose the word that has similar meaning to the underlined word. Match the words (a-h) with their synonyms in each sentence in the column (1-8). /8x1=8 points/ A. to provoke 1. He managed to convince the jury of his innocence. B. significant 2. Finally, her behavior began to irritate him. C. to pacify 3. The number of workers has declined during Covid-19 pandemic. D. to decrease 4. She resembles her other very closely. E. to persuade 5. My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise. F. to imitate 6. Mom would take me in her arms and soothe me. G. rapid 7. Mining is the most important sector in our economics. H. constant 8. He thinks, he is a reasonably quick learner. PART 2 CORRECT VERSION A. persuade 1. He managed to convince the jury of his innocence. B. provoke 2. Finally, her behavior began to irritate him. C. decrease 3. The number of workers has declined during Covid-19 pandemic. D. imitate 4. She resembles her other very closely. E. constant 5. My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise. F. pacify 6. Mom would take me in her arms and soothe me. G. significant 7. Mining is the most important sector in our economics. H. rapid 8. He thinks, he is a reasonably quick learner. 2.3 Choose the best word to fit each blank. /6x1=6 points/ Music is thought to be one of mankind’s greatest inventions. It is found all over the world and is an important part of culture and (a) _____. One curious fact is that music has formed a part of all the different (b) _____ on our planet. Music is seen as one of the purest and most emotional creations and it would be hard to imagine our (c) _____ without it. What we need to do is make sure that it does not become too controlled by (d) _____ and allow people to be creative and express themselves through music. People are Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар А Англи хэл constantly inventing new (e) _____ of music and it makes such an interesting topic of (f) _____. Let’s just hope that this will never stop. a) 1. fun 2. habits 3. traditions 4. health 5. belief b) 1. people 2. civilizations 3. festivals 4. citizens 5. adults c) 1. times 2. existences 3. routines 4. periods 5. lives d) 1. income 2. cash 3. money 4. expenses 5. currency e) 1. genres 2. classes 3. categories 4. kinds 5. series f) 1. school 2. agreement 3. argument 4. conversation 5. learning Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here]

1. _____ Sahara is in the northern part of _____ Africa. A. The /__ B. __/ the C. A / an D. The / the E. The / an

2. Alice: Do you think about the future? John: No. Very _____ people care for what the future will be like. A. a few B. much C. little D. few E. many

3. There was _____ in the cinema other than us. A. anyone B. no one C. someone D. everyone E. each one

4. _____ I think about it, the less happy I feel. A. Much more B. More C. Most D. Much E. The more

5. In the city you can walk from point A to point B _____ than by car. A. quickly B. more quickly C. quick D. quicker E. most quickly

6. I parked the car _____ the trees; there was a charming, little cottage. A. in B. between C. among D. along E. on

7. Hard work is an essential key _____ success. A. with B. for C. of D. to E. from

8. By three o’clock the students _____ the test for two hours. A. will have been sitting B. will sit C. will be doing D. is going to sit E. will have done

9. They _____ for two hours before they finally _____ their destination. A. were driving / reached B. drove / reached C. had been driving / reached D. had driven / had reached E. drove / had reached

10. Chloe’s father promised her a car _____ she didn’t pass her final exam. A. despite B. even though C. because D. whereas E. so that Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл

11. I still remember _____ absolutely terrified when I got lost in the Gobi. A. was B. be C. to be D. being E. been

12. By the time we arrived at the market, the best fruit _____. A. was being sold B. had sold C. sold D. was sold E. had been sold

13. “Did you book a room for the holiday yesterday?” she asked him. She asked _____. A. If he had booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday B. whether she booked a room for the holiday yesterday C. If had he booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday D. did he book a room for the holiday the previous day E. had he booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday Identify the underlined part that should be corrected in each sentence. /3x3=9points/

14. If I would bought a second-hand car, I wouldn’t have taken out this big bank loan. A B C D E

15. Medical scientists have already put computer chips directly into the brain helping people A B C who have Parkinson’s disease. D E

16. This jacket is too expensive, as I can’t afford it. A B C D E Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. /3x2=6 points/

17. I was looking for a job but nothing suitable turned _____, so I booked a holiday. A. on B. back C. in D. up E. down

18. The suspect gave _____ his secret in order to get the reward offered. A. off B. back C. away D. up E. over SECTION 2 VOCABULARY Choose the correct word and phrase to complete each sentence. /9x1=9 points/

19. I’ve got great _____ on my assignment from the teacher who remarked how I could improve on it. A. feedback B. portfolio C. debate D. grant E. finance

20. Roads should have a _____ so that people can cross the road safely. A. zebra crossing B. intersection C. dead end D. one-way street E. lane

21. The particles that make up plasmas have electric charges, so plasmas can _____ electricity. A. dissolve B. attract C. affect D. insulate E. conduct

22. When fossil fuels burn, different substances are _____ into the air. A. supplied B. tapped C. trapped D. released E. accelerated Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл

23. In the tournament, Hannah _____ all her opponents and won the gold medal. A. had B. gained C. beat D. granted E. rewarded

24. The cave of the Apocalypse in Greece is in the list of UNESCO world _____ sites. A. legacy B. representation C. heritage D. tradition E. masterpiece

25. I was working on my presentation and suddenly the screen _____ black. A. crashed B. went C. installed D. loaded E. turned Choose the appropriate reaction of the man to what the woman says.

26. Anna: You must come and visit us some time. Don’t keep putting it off. Tom: Yes, I’ll come and see you in the not too distant future. A. demand B. promise C. offer D. prediction E. appointment

27. Alice: Would you like some black coffee? Jack: I can’t drink bitter coffee. A. offer B. opinion C. refusal D. confusion E. excuse Choose the most suitable word to complete each collocation fork. /4x3=12 points/

28. a valuable A. determination B. enthusiasm a rich C. source a reliable D. guarantee E. extension

29. A. to let out tears B. to make laughter C. to bump into D. to burst into song E. to cry over Choose the correct phrase to complete a student’s comment on study skills.

30. I struggle to speak for a long time and say ‘Err’ a lot when I _____. A. run out of ideas B. avoid pronouncing words C. find my spoken fluency D. provide feedback on the grammatical accuracy E. have a significant impact

31. Choose the most possible solution to air pollution. A. temporary shelters B. dump sites C. organic products D. hybrid cars E. exhaust fumes Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idioms. /2x3=6 points/ Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл

32. He was late and made up some cock-and-bull story about losing his car keys. A. He was upset about being late. B. Other people thought he was true. C. He was involved in illegal activities. D. He told a story about animals. E. He told a fake story.

33. The police will arrest the suspect by hook or by crook. A. They will investigate all offenders. B. They will use technological devices. C. They will mobilize all units. D. They will use any method possible. E. They will be on duty at check-points. SECTION 3 COMMUNICATION Read the conversations and choose the best answers. /2x1=2 points/

34. Bank manager: Is your company _____ money? Customer: Yes. We are in profit, so we have a steady income. A. taking B. getting C. making D. asking E. giving

35. Son: Dad, will you lend me some money to buy a new drone? Father: Well, money is rather _____ at the moment. Ask your mother. A. strong B. slim C. hard D. few E. tight Choose the most polite form. /1x2=2 points/

36. How far is it to Darkhan city? The most polite form: __________ A. Can you tell me how far is it to Darkhan city? B. Could you tell me how far is it to Darkhan city? C. Tell me, how far it to Darkhan city is? D. Could you tell me how far it is to Darkhan city? E. Tell me, how far it is to Darkhan city, please? Choose the most appropriate phrase instead of the underlined word. /1x3=3 points/

37. Alice: It’s so difficult. Should I take the job or not? John: I know it’s difficult. But you have to decide one way or the other. A. make an effort B. make a habit C. make a decision D. make an excuse E. make a change F. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл Read the short conversation and choose the correct answer. /1x3=3 points/

38. John: Ok, so that’s it. Thank you for listening. I think we have a few minutes for some questions and feedback…? Tutor: I thought it was really good. Anna: Yeah… I think…maybe, some animation on the slides might’ve been useful. What do you think? What does Anna mean? A. It’s a very serious presentation. B. Some slides should be removed. C. Suppose some more slides should be added. D. The slides should be livelier if they have visuals. E. The presentation needs some more examples. SECTION 4 READING Task 1. Read the passage. (1) Why do some achieve more than others? Ask a successful person and they may point to their talents and hard work. Investor Warren Buffet, for instance, suggests that integrity, intelligence, and energy are essential, whereas for millionaire Marc Andreessen it’s about motivation, drive, ethics, and curiosity. In short, what’s on the inside is key. Research suggests that what’s on the outside counts more than we think. (2) Person’s intelligence and family background have much less impact after leaving university. Recent research into legal careers shows that while students from well-educated families tend to enter the profession more easily, the less advantaged students that enter usually earn more and work for better firms. Some causes of success clearly lie beyond academic achievement. (3) Admittedly, the capacity for hard work is probably important, too. A recent study found that people who earn less than $20,000 a year spent more than a third of their time in passive leisure. By contrast, those earning more than $100,000 a year spent less than a fifth of their time relaxing. (4) Indeed, new research suggests that a wide variety of external factors also assist high achievers. Rice University, in Texas, found that a person’s looks and smile particularly help them to gain trust and so bring employment or promotion opportunities. A person’s height and the depth of their voice are also significant, it would seem. Male Chief Executive Officers (CEO) are over 7 centimetres taller than the average man, according to Harvard University, and those with lower-pitched voices apparently have better social connection than other CEOs. (5) Self-presentation and the dressing way also play a role. For example, a typical pink shirt wearer earns $1,000 more per year than males who wear more sober colours for work. Another study showed that women who wear make-up are far more likely to be taken seriously than those who don’t, demonstrating that appearance itself bring rewards. (6) So, is style becoming more important than substance? Given the importance of the visual image in the modern media, it would not be surprising. Perhaps, teaching the art of making an impression on others may be as valuable to today’s generation as a traditional schooling. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл Read again and choose the correct answers. /4x1=4 points/

39. What is the topic of the passage? A. The effects of good education B. Dressing for success C. The views of successful people D. The impact of intelligence E. Sources of success

40. What do the ‘internal or inside” factors mean? A. Wearing make-up B. The world around us C. Family background D. Things people cannot see E. Things people can see

41. Which statement agrees with the general information in the text? A. Parents are fully responsible for their offspring’s career success. B. Children often follow the career choice of parents. C. The internal, external and appearance factors lead to success. D. Pursuing promotion needs a good team support. E. Successful career is only based on academic achievement.

42. Which people can become successful? People who __________. A. spend more than a third of their time in passive leisure B. have well-educated families C. have legal careers D. spend less than a fifth of their time relaxing E. share the views of successful people /2x3=6 points/

43. According to the Harvard University research, which of the following group has better social connection? A. less advantaged students B. hard workers C. people with attractive appearance D. people with trustable look and smile E. taller men with lower-pitched voices

44. Which statement describes the author’s opinion? A. Making impression on others can be valuable in career. B. Being talented can make people high achievers. C. Hard work may lead to high success. D. Attractive psychical appearance can be rewarding. E. Family background tend to determine future profession. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл Task 2. Choose the most appropriate word for the game definition. /2x1=2 points/

45. Riding bicycle: When someone rides a bicycle, he/she should move it pushing its _____ with his/her _____. A. tyres / fingers B. helmet / hands C. pedals / feet D. brakes / feet E. pedals / hands

46. When you exercise, you move your body energetically in order to _____ and remain healthy. A. get sober B. get fit C. push up D. sit back E. run slowly /1x3=3 points/

47. Playing cards: To give cards to each person who is playing the game is to deal them. What would you say to know who is the dealer? A. Cut the cards to see who starts. B. You can’t do, it’s cheating. C. It’s my turn to start the game. D. Whose turn is it to give the cards out? E. You have a really good hand. ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1 Choose the correct form that best fits each blank. /1x6=6 points/ A woman has lived in complete isolation in a large house on a hill in North Yorkshire for the last fifty years. She (a) _____ visits a nearby village to order food and she doesn’t speak to anyone at all except for the shop assistant. She must have been very (b) _____ when she was young and her clothes were probably (c) _____ 50 years ago. She must be 70 years old now. She gives the (d) _____ from the way she behaves that she must have been an (e) _____ once. But nobody in the village knows who she is and they are (f) _____ to find out unless she tells them. a) 1. occasional 2. occasion 3. occasionally 4. occasioned 5. occasioning b) 1. attraction 2. attractive 3. attract 4. attractively 5. attracting c) 1. Fashioned 2. fashion 3. fashionably 4. fashionable 5. old-fashioned d) 1. impression 2. impressed 3. impressive 4. impressionist 5. impressionable e) 1. acted 2. acting 3. actor 4. act 5. actress f) 1. like 2. likely 3. liked 4. likeable 5. dislike Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар B Англи хэл 2.2 Choose the word that has similar meaning to the underlined word. Match the words (a-h) with their synonyms in each sentence in the column (1-8). /1x8=8 points/ A. to grow up 1. I regret letting him go out late night. B. intelligent 2. Everyone has entitled to their own opinion. C. to reveal 3. The officer refused to disclose the report of the investigation. D. to empower 4. Van Gogh illustrated still life in vivid movement. E. spacious 5. He’s matured since he left home. F. rude 6. He thinks he is smarter than Sarah is. G. to represent 7. The car has a surprisingly roomy saloon. H. to repent 8. The programme contains language which some viewers find offensive. 2.3 Choose the best word to fit each blank. /6x1=6 points/ The (a) _____ of one of America’s favourite sports are a debatable and controversial topic, but the story goes that basketball was (b) _____ by James Naismith in 1891. What is most surprising is that he was not from the USA as most people seem to think. He was, in fact, Canadian. Basketball is a popular team sport in which the players from each (c) _____ need to try to (d) _____ points by putting a large bouncy ball into a small hoop. Either two or three points are given to teams depending on their distance from the hoop while shooting. Basketball players are usually very tall and strong. It is clear that (e) _____ is an advantage, but agility and awareness are also essential to become a(n) (f) _____ basketball player. a) 1. basics 2. conception 3. starts 4. inception 5. origins b) 1. designed 2. fabricated 3. created 4. fashioned 5. produced c) 1. side 2. half 3. set 4. part 5. form d) 1. record 2. score 3. mark 4. acquire 5. obtain e) 1. length 2. width 3. weight 4. height 5. building f) 1. inept 2. accessible 3. able 4. incompetent 5. valuable Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here]

1. Italy is in _____ South of _____ Europe, isn’t it? A. the / __ B. an / a C. the / the D. the / an E. an / the

2. Alice: Do you think about the future? John: No. Very _____ people care for what the future will be like. A. a few B. much C. little D. few E. many

3. I haven’t got _____ as cheap as that this year. A. anywhere B. something C. anything D. nowhere E. nothing

4. The rooms of the hotel have been _____ decorated to help you relax and feel at home. A. tasty B. tastefully C. tasteful D. more tastefully E. more tasteful

5. _____ I think about it, the less happy I feel. A. Much more B. More C. Most D. Much E. The more

6. How rude _____ Frank to use Paula’s car without asking her. A. about B. for C. by D. of E. with

7. I parked the car _____ the trees; there was a charming, little cottage. A. in B. between C. among D. along E. on

8. I _____ her for everything she _____. A. thanked / had done B. thanked / did C. have thanked / has D. had thanked / did E. has thanked / does

9. By three o’clock the students _____ the test for two hours. A. is going to sit B. will sit C. will be doing D. will have been sitting E. will have done Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл

10. The tour guide advised the tourist not _____ too much money out with them. A. take B. taking C. to take D. to taking E. to be taken

11. Chloe’s father promised her a car _____ she didn’t pass her final exam. A. despite B. even though C. because D. whereas E. so that

12. By the time we arrived at the market, the best fruit _____. A. was sold B. had sold C. sold D. had been sold E. was being sold

13. “Will you be going to the USA next summer?” his boss asked. His boss asked _____ A. for him if he would be going to the USA the following summer B. him he would be going to the USA the next summer. C. him he would be going to USA the following summer. D. him if he would be going to the USA the previous summer. E. him if he would be going to the USA the following summer. Identify the one underlined part that should be corrected in each sentence. (3x3=9 points)

14. If I would bought a second-hand car, I wouldn’t have taken out this big bank loan. A B C D E

15. The tribe’s sense of identity can easily been destroyed. A B C D E

16. This jacket is too expensive, as I can’t afford it. A B C D E Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. /3x2=6 points/

17. He turned _____ the invitation to the concert because he was feeling tired. A. back B. down C. in D. up E. on

18. The suspect gave _____ his secret in order to get the reward offered. A. off B. back C. away D. up E. over SECTION 2 VOCABULARY Choose the correct word and phrase to complete sentences. /9x1=9 points/

19. You need to acquire _____ in social work. A. operation B. application C. necessity D. qualification E. cooperation

20. Roads should have a _____ so that people can cross the road safely. A. dead end B. intersection C. zebra crossing D. one-way street E. lane

21. The level of junk food _____ was illustrated by statistics. A. consideration B. compulsion C. consumption D. combination E. compassion Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл

22. When fossil fuels burn, different substances are _____ into the air. A. accelerated B. tapped C. trapped D. supplied E. released

23. Jack has already _____ a very good reputation as a talented prosecutor. A. achieved B. won C. done D. made E. gained

24. The cave of the Apocalypse in Greece is in the list of UNESCO world _____ sites. A. heritage B. representation C. legacy D. tradition E. masterpiece

25. Always _____ your files and any documents you’re working on. A. back up B. hack into C. log in D. click on E. crash on Choose the appropriate reaction of the man to what the woman says.

26. Anna: You must come and visit us some time. Don’t keep putting it off. Tom: Yes, I’ll come and see you in the not too distant future. A. promise B. demand C. offer D. prediction E. appointment

27. Sharon: Who is the girl? Do you know her? John: She must be Alice’s daughter. She looks just like her. A. criticism B. complaint C. compliment D. assumption E. suggestion Choose the most suitable word to complete each collocation fork. /4x3=12 points/

28. a valuable A. source B. determination a rich C. enthusiasm a reliable D. guarantee E. extension

29. F. diet knowledge A. meal G. to earn B. solution H. to conduct wisdom C. to instruct I. plan D. date J. to impart information E. to endure Choose the correct phrase to complete a student’s comment on study skills.

30. I struggle to speak for a long time and say ‘Err’ a lot when I _____. A. run out of ideas B. avoid pronouncing words C. find my spoken fluency D. provide feedback on the grammatical accuracy E. have a significant impact

31. Choose the most possible solution to flood. A. stonework B. wind turbines C. dams and canals D. tunnels and subways E. sea barrier Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idioms. /2x3=6 points/

32. He was late and made up some cock-and-bull story about losing his car keys. A. He was involved in illegal activities. B. Other people thought he was true. C. He told a fake story. D. He told a story about animals. E. He was upset about being late.

33. The computer he gave you isn't the best one in the world, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. A. The computer is a bad gift. B. You should not complain about the gift given to you. C. You should give back the computer to him. D. Never receive a gift you don’t like. E. Receiving a horse as a gift is his hobby. SECTION 3 COMMUNICATION Read the conversations and choose the best answers. /2x1=2 points/

34. Bank manager: Is your company _____ money? Customer: Yes. We are in profit, so we have a steady income. A. getting B. making C. taking D. asking E. giving

35. Man: These drones aren’t as expensive as I thought. Woman: They’re _____ cheap right now because a new model has just come out. A. sending B. giving C. asking D. going E. bringing up Choose the most polite form. /1x2=2 points/

36. How far is it to Darkhan city? The most polite form: __________ A. Tell me, how far it is to Darkhan city, please? B. Can you tell me how far is it to Darkhan city? C. Could you tell me how far is it to Darkhan city? D. Tell me, how far it to Darkhan city is? E. Could you tell me how far it is to Darkhan city? Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл Choose the most appropriate phrase instead of the underlined word. /1x3=3 points/

37. Anna: Can I have a salad and rice with my lunch? Jack: No, you have to choose, salad or rice, but not both. A. make a choice B. make an effort C. make a habit D. make a change E. make a point Read the short conversation and choose the correct answer. /1x3=3 points/

38. John: Ok, so that’s it. Thank you for listening. I think we have a few minutes for some questions and feedback…? Tutor: I thought it was really good. Anna: Yeah… I think…maybe some animation on the slides might’ve been useful. What do you think? What does Anna mean? A. Suppose some more slides should be added B. It’s a very serious presentation. C. Some slides should be removed. D. The slides should be livelier if they have visuals. E. The presentation needs some more examples. SECTION 4 READING Task 1. Read the passage. (1) High traffic levels remain a problem for many governments. Car ownership in fast-developing countries continues to double each year, and migration to cities is also rising quickly, resulting in high levels of congestion and pollution. (2) Until recently, governments successfully controlled traffic levels by imposing financial obligations on drivers. They made it more expensive to drive by raising taxes on petrol or increasing parking costs, while making public transport cheaper by investing in rail and bus travel. However, these ‘tax and spend’ approaches are no longer possible to introduce easily. This is because living costs are growing in many countries, so governments can’t spend as much money and people are angry when they have to pay more. New controls are, therefore, needed. (3) Legal solutions to congestion issues are now attracting greater interest. However, traffic laws and regulations have often proved ineffective. For example, banning cars in city centres has simply transferred problems to the edge of cities. Similarly, controlling speed limits has been effective on fast roads but has done little to solve congestion in urban areas. (4) A more effective legal intervention might be to stop some people from driving altogether – but who exactly? If workers were stopped from driving, they might not be able to get to work. Many older citizens and families also rely on cars to move around easily. Furthermore, both these groups vote frequently, so it would be a political disaster to prevent them from driving. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл (5) This leaves young people. Many people would agree with raising the minimum driving age in order to reduce the number of drivers on the road and cut pollution. Young people make up over 25% of road deaths in many countries and, according to recent research, parts of the brain that help to calculate risks and consequences are not fully developed until the age of 25. Consequently, there have already been discussions in the media about stopping young people driving or carrying passengers. (6) Of course, young people would have to be given financial assistance to make sure public transport remained affordable for them. But as pressure grows on the governments to reduce congestion, it surely makes sense to postpone the time that young drivers get their licenses until a little later in life. Read again and choose the correct answers. /4x1=4 points/

39. What title will be the most suitable for the passage? A. Increase in car’s popularity B. Relationship between driving age and serious accidents C. Starting to drive at 25 D. Car dependence of a social group E. Environmental benefit of raising driving age

40. What do the ‘tax and spend’ approaches mean? A. increase fuel price and living cost B. increase fuel price and car maintenance cost C. decrease public transport fee D. tax the young drivers if they are younger than 25 E. increase living cost

41. Young people make up more than 25% of ________________. A. road accidents B. road congestion C. city pollution D. road deaths E. public transport

42. Which group is NOT mentioned as the community that can cause the political disaster? A. workers B. older citizens C. families D. governments E. young people /2x3=6 points/

43. According to the text why people can get angry? When ________________. A. they have to pay more B. the young people have to get their driving licenses at 25 C. they have to use public transport D. the brains of young people cannot calculate risk E. the governments try to reduce congestion Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл

44. Which statement agrees with the information in the text? A. Governments allow a certain number of vehicles into the city centres if drivers can afford the increased expense for having own car. B. Raising the minimum driving age to 25 can improve the health of young people. C. Banning cars in urban areas can fully solve the congestion and pollution. D. The suggestion can encourage young people to use public transport if the governments provide some financial support. E. Laws and regulations have stopped driving of all age drivers. Task 2. Choose the most appropriate word for the game definition. /2x1=2 points/

45. Doing crosswords: A word game with black and white squares where you write _____ in the _____ squares is a crossword. A. puzzle / empty B. clue / black C. a word / white D. cross / clue E. puzzle / white

46. When you exercise, you move your body energetically in order to _____ and remain healthy. A. get sober B. get fit C. push up D. sit back E. run slowly Complete the sentence with the most appropriate phrase. /1x3=3 points/

47. What you will say when someone is playing in a dishonest or unfair way? A. It’s your move. B. You have really good hand. C. I knew, I’d win. D. You can’t do that, it’s considered as a foul play. E. Push your pedals. ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1 Choose the correct form that best fits each blank. /1x6=6 points/ Astronauts have to pass a medical and have a (a) _____ in a relevant subject. They have to be willing to live in an (b) _____ small space and work well with other people. Experiments can go (c) _____ wrong, risking the lives of astronauts. They have to be able to react (d) _____ in a difficult situation as well as be prepared to work hard. The first British astronaut was a woman named Helen Sharman. She got the job after hearing an (e) _____ on the radio. There were 18,000 applicants and, luckily for Helen, she was chosen. She said that the most (f) _____ thing for her was seeing the earth from 120 miles into space. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл a) 1. qualifying 2. quality 3. qualify 4. disqualification 5. qualification b) 1. extremism 2. extremely 3. extreme 4. extremist 5. extricate c) 1. dangerously 2. dangerous 3. danger 4. out of danger 5. in danger d) 1. calming 2. calm 3. calmness 4. calmly 5. calmed e) 1. announce 2. announced 3. announcing 4. announcement 5. announcer f) 1. amazed 2. amazingly 3. amazing 4. amazement 5. amaze 2.2 Choose the word that has similar meaning to the underlined word. Match the words (a-h) with their synonyms in each sentence in the column (1-8). /1x8=8 points/ A. represent 1. I regret letting him go out late night. B. spacious 2. Everyone has entitled to their own opinion. C. to repent 3. The officer refused to disclose the report of the investigation. D. to empower to 4. Van Gogh illustrated still life in vivid movement. E. to grow up 5. He’s matured since he left home. F. rude 6. He thinks he is smarter than Sarah is. G. to reveal 7. The car has a surprisingly roomy saloon. H. intelligent 8. The programme contains language which some viewers find offensive. 2.3 Choose the best word to fit each blank. /6x1=6 points/ Music is thought to be one of mankind’s greatest inventions. It is found all over the world and is an important part of culture and (a) _____. One curious fact is that music has formed a part of all the different (b) _____ on our planet. Music is seen as one of the purest and most emotional creations and it would be hard to imagine our (c) _____ without it. What we need to do is make sure that it does not become too controlled by (d) _____ and allow people to be creative and express themselves through music. People are constantly inventing new (e) _____ of music and it makes such an interesting topic of (f) _____. Let’s just hope that this will never stop. a) 1. belief 2. habits 3. fun 4. health 5. traditions b) 1. people 2. civilizations 3. festivals 4. citizens 5. adults c) 1. lives 2. existences 3. routines 4. times 5. periods d) 1. income 2. cash 3. money 4. expenses 5. currency e) 1. kinds 2. classes 3. categories 4. genres 5. series f) 1. agreement 2. conversation 3. argument 4. learning 5. school Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар C Англи хэл Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here]

1. _____ Sahara is in the northern part of _____ Africa. A. The / the B. __/ the C. A / an D. The /__ E. The / an

2. Anna: Hurry up! There’s _____ time to waste. The bus will be here soon. Tom: I’m nearly ready. A. few B. a little C. little D. a few E. any

3. There was _____ in the cinema other than us. A. no one B. someone C. anyone D. everyone E. each one

4. The higher the fence is, _____ the neighbour is. A. best B. better C. the best D. good E. the better

5. In the city you can walk from point A to point B _____ than by car. A. quicker B. quickly C. quick D. more quickly E. most quickly

6. Look! The bike is leaning _____ the garage wall A. against B. with C. to D. at E. onto

7. Hard work is an essential key _____ success. A. with B. for C. of D. to E. from

8. This time next week we _____ for our holiday. A. will have been packing B. will pack C. will be packing D. will have packed E. going to pack

9. They _____ for two hours before they finally _____ their destination. A. drove / reached B. had been driving / reached C. were driving / reached D. had driven / had reached E. drove / had reached Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл

10. _____ Sharon quite enjoys musicals, she really prefers serious dramas more. A. When B. Despite C. As soon as D. Although E. Due to

11. I still remember _____ absolutely terrified when I got lost in the Gobi. A. been B. be C. to be D. was E. being

12. The robber _____ at the airport soon. A. will be caught B. will catch C. would be caught D. has caught E. has been caught

13. “Did you book a room for the holiday yesterday?” she asked him. She asked _____. A. If she booked a room for the holiday yesterday B. If had he booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday C. did he book a room for the holiday the previous day D. If he had booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday E. had he booked a room for the holiday the day before yesterday Identify the underlined part that should be corrected in each sentence. /3x3=9points/

14. If the government would kept their promise, taxes wouldn’t have gone up last year. A B C D E

15. Medical scientists have already put computer chips directly into the brain helping people A B C who have Parkinson’s disease. D E

16. Her teachers sent her home because of she was such a naughty child. A B C D E Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles. /3x2=6 points/

17. I was looking for a job but nothing suitable turned _____, so I booked a holiday. A. back B. up C. in D. on E. down

18. Simon always manages to get _____ doing the washing up because he says he has a lot of homework. A. through B. over C. out of D. out E. on SECTION 2 VOCABULARY Choose the correct word and phrase to complete each sentence. /9x1=9 points/

19. I’ve got great _____ on my assignment from the teacher who remarked how I could improve on it. A. debate B. portfolio C. feedback D. grant E. finance

20. He lied to me and to make matters worse, he didn’t ______ at all. A. accept B. thank C. risk D. admit E. apologize Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл

21. The particles that make up plasmas have electric charges, so plasmas can _____ electricity. A. dissolve B. attract C. affect D. insulate E. conduct

22. Many groups are working to reduce _____ to protect pastureland in the Gobi region. A. soil erosion B. hazards C. blizzard D. drought E. gale

23. In the tournament, Hannah _____ all her opponents and won the gold medal. A. beat B. gained C. had D. granted E. rewarded

24. The little boy’s eyes _____ when he saw his daddy. A. flowed B. shone C. lightened D. lit up E. darkened

25. I was working on my presentation and suddenly the screen _____ black. A. installed B. crashed C. went D. loaded E. turned Choose the appropriate reaction of the man to what the woman says.

26. Alice: You were late for the meeting this morning! Tom: I feel sorry for being tardy. The alarm didn’t go off. A. denying B. refusing C. making an excuse D. requesting E. regretting

27. Anna: Would you like some black coffee? John: I can’t drink bitter coffee. A. opinion B. refusal C. offer D. confusion E. excuse Choose the most suitable word to complete each collocation fork. /4x3=12 points/

28. go on a A. meal B. solution a balanced C. plan D. diet a sensible E. date

29. tears A. to let out B. to make laughter C. to burst into D. to bump into song E. to cry over Choose the correct phrase to complete a student’s comment on study skills.

30. I recognize a few words in the passage, therefore, I ________. A. am not eager to learn new words B. keep my mouth shut like a fish C. find it easy to understand the whole content D. never look up a new word in a dictionary E. try hard to catch the meaning of every word Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл

31. Choose the most possible solution to air pollution. A. temporary shelters B. dump sites C. organic products D. hybrid cars E. exhaust fumes Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idioms. /2x3=6 points/

32. Finally the department’s solution to the problem hit the nail on the head. A. The staff’s solution was not bad. B. The accident was caused by the failures. C. The staff did exactly right. D. The staff’s act was quite smart. E. The staff hit the box of nails

33. The police will arrest the suspect by hook or by crook. A. They will use any method possible. B. They will use technological devices. C. They will mobilize all units. D. They will investigate all offenders. E. They will be on duty at check-points. SECTION 3 COMMUNICATION Read the conversations and choose the correct answers. /2x1=2 points/

34. Teller: Can I help you? Customer: Yes, I’d like to _____ a withdrawal from my account, please. A. make B. get C. take D. open E. lend

35. Son: Dad, will you lend me some money to buy a new drone? Father: Well, money is rather _____ at the moment. Ask your mother. A. strong B. slim C. hard D. few E. tight Choose the most polite form. /1x2=2 points/

36. Where is the bus station? The most polite form: __________ A. Can you tell me where is the bus station? B. Could you tell me where is the bus station? C. Could you tell me where the bus station is? D. Tell me, where is the bus station? E. Tell me, where is the bus station, please? Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл Choose the most appropriate phrase instead of the underlined word. /1x3=3 points/

37. Anna: It’s so difficult. Should I take the job or not? John: I know it’s difficult. But you have to decide one way or the other. A. make an effort B. make a decision C. make a habit D. make an excuse E. make a change Read the short conversation and choose the correct answer. /1x3=3 points/

38. Tutor: It was very good that you had a lot of statistics in your presentation. John: Thank you. I seemed to be able to talk about them. Anna: It was fine to listen to, but I couldn’t write the notes down. What does Anna mean? A. The presenter’s speed was a bit slow sometimes. B. The presentation was very interesting. C. The presenter’s pace was a bit quick at times. D. The presentation was easy to understand. E. There was a good time planning. SECTION 4 READING Task 1. Read the passage. (1) Why do some achieve more than others? Ask a successful person and they may point to their talents and hard work. Investor Warren Buffet, for instance, suggests that integrity, intelligence, and energy are essential, whereas for millionaire Marc Andreessen it’s about motivation, drive, ethics, and curiosity. In short, what’s on the inside is key. Research suggests that what’s on the outside counts more than we think. (2) Person’s intelligence and family background have much less impact after leaving university. Recent research into legal careers shows that while students from well-educated families tend to enter the profession more easily, the less advantaged students that enter usually earn more and work for better firms. Some causes of success clearly lie beyond academic achievement. (3) Admittedly, the capacity for hard work is probably important, too. A recent study found that people who earn less than $20,000 a year spent more than a third of their time in passive leisure. By contrast, those earning more than $100,000 a year spent less than a fifth of their time relaxing. (4) Indeed, new research suggests that a wide variety of external factors also assist high achievers. Rice University, in Texas, found that a person’s looks and smile particularly help them to gain trust and so bring employment or promotion opportunities. A person’s height and the depth of their voice are also significant, it would seem. Male Chief Executive Officers (CEO) are over 7 centimetres taller than the average man, according to Harvard University, and those with lower-pitched voices apparently have better social connection than other CEOs. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл (5) Self-presentation and the dressing way also play a role. For example, a typical pink shirt wearer earns $1,000 more per year than males who wear more sober colours for work. Another study showed that women who wear make-up are far more likely to be taken seriously than those who don’t, demonstrating that appearance itself bring rewards. (6) So, is style becoming more important than substance? Given the importance of the visual image in the modern media, it would not be surprising. Perhaps, teaching the art of making an impression on others may be as valuable to today’s generation as a traditional schooling. Read again and choose the correct answers. /4x1=4 points/

39. What is the topic of the passage? A. Sources of success B. The effects of good education C. Dressing for success D. The views of successful people E. The impact of intelligence

40. What do the ‘internal or inside” factors mean? A. Wearing make-up B. The world around us C. Family background D. Things people can see E. Things people cannot see

41. Which statement agrees with the general information in the text? A. Parents are fully responsible for their offspring’s career success. B. Children often follow the career choice of parents. C. The internal, external and appearance factors lead to success. D. Pursuing promotion needs a good team support. E. Successful career is only based on academic achievement.

42. Which people can become successful? People who __________. A. spend more than a third of their time in passive leisure B. spend less than a fifth of their time relaxing C. have well-educated families D. have legal careers E. share the views of successful people /2x3=6 points/

43. According to the Harvard University research, which of the following group has better social connection? A. less advantaged students B. hard workers C. people with attractive appearance D. taller men with lower-pitched voices E. people with trustable look and smile Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл

44. Which statement describes the author’s opinion? A. Making impression on others can be valuable in career. B. Being talented can make people high achievers. C. Hard work may lead to high success. D. Attractive psychical appearance can be rewarding. E. Family background tend to determine future profession. Task 2 Choose the most appropriate word for the game definition. /2x1=2 points/

45. Riding bicycle: When someone rides a bicycle, he/she should move it pushing its _____ with his/her _____. A. pedals / hands B. helmet / hands C. tyres / feet D. brakes / feet E. pedals / feet

46. Volleyball is a game in which two teams _____ a ball with their hands backwards and forwards over a high net. A. possess B. kick C. bounce D hit E. roll Complete the sentence with the most appropriate phrase. /1x3=3 points/

47. Playing cards: To give cards to each person who is playing the game is to deal them. What would you say to know who is the dealer? A. Cut the cards to see who starts. B. You can’t do, it’s cheating. C. Whose turn is it to give the cards out? D. It’s my turn to start the play. E. You have a really good hand. ХОЁРДУГААР ХЭСЭГ Санамж: Хоёрдугаар хэсэг нь 3 даалгавартай нийт 20 оноотой. Хариултын хуудасны заавартай сайтар танилцаарай. 2.1 Choose the correct form that best fits each blank. /1x6=6 points/ A woman has lived in complete isolation in a large house on a hill in North Yorkshire for the last fifty years. She (a) _____ visits a nearby village to order food and she doesn’t speak to anyone at all except for the shop assistant. She must have been very (b) _____ when she was young and her clothes were probably (c) _____ 50 years ago. She must be 70 years old now. She gives the (d) _____ from the way she behaves that she must have been an (e) _____ once. But nobody in the village knows who she is and they are (f) _____ to find out unless she tells them. Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here] Хувилбар D Англи хэл a) 1. occasional 2. occasion 3. occasionally 4. occasioned 5. occasioning b) 1. attracting 2. attraction 3. attract 4. attractively 5. attractive c) 1. fashionable 2. fashion 3. fashionably 4. fashioned 5. old-fashioned d) 1. impressionist 2. impressed 3. impressive 4. impression 5. impressionable e) 1. acting 2. actress 3. actor 4. act 5. acted f) 1. likely 2. like 3. liked 4. likeable 5. dislike 2.2 Choose the word that has similar meaning to the underlined word. Match the words (a-h) with their synonyms in each sentence in the column (1-8). /8x1=8 points/ A. significant 1. He managed to convince the jury of his innocence. B. to pacify 2. Finally, her behavior began to irritate him. C. constant 3. The number of workers has declined during Covid-19 pandemic. D. rapid 4. She resembles her other very closely. E. to imitate 5. My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise. F. to decrease 6. Mom would take me in her arms and soothe me. G. to provoke 7. Mining is the most important sector in our economics. H. to persuade 8. He thinks, he is a reasonably quick learner. 2.3 Choose the best word to fit each blank. /6x1=6 points/ The (a) _____ of one of America’s favourite sports are a debatable and controversial topic, but the story goes that basketball was (b) _____ by James Naismith in 1891. What is most surprising is that he was not from the USA as most people seem to think. He was, in fact, Canadian. Basketball is a popular team sport in which the players from each (c) _____ need to try to (d) _____ points by putting a large bouncy ball into a small hoop. Either two or three points are given to teams depending on their distance from the hoop while shooting. Basketball players are usually very tall and strong. It is clear that (e) _____ is an advantage, but agility and awareness are also essential to become a(n) (f) _____ basketball player. a) 1. origins 2. conception 3. starts 4. inception 5. basics b) 1. fabricated 2. created 3. designed 4. fashioned 5. produced c) 1. set 2. half 3. side 4. part 5. form d) 1. mark 2. record 3. score 4. acquire 5. obtain e) 1. building 2. width 3. weight 4. length 5. height f) 1. able 2. accessible 3. inept 4. incompetent 5. valuable Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт-2023 [Type here] [Type here]