2006 VOCABULARY

Variation A
Read the underlined word. Find the word below it that has the same (or close to the same) meaning.
41. Govern
A. build B. map C. rule D. live E. break
42. Furious
A. angry B. happy C. foolish D. tricky E. lucky
43. Established
A. cured B. named C. set up D. lost E. improved
44. Imitate
A. watch B. praise C. criticize D. copy E. imagine
45. Fines
A. compliments B. gives
C. sells D. punishes by taking a certain amount of money
E. souvenirs

Variation B
Read the underlined word. Find the word below it that has the same (or close to the same) meaning.
41. Annual
A. large B. amazing C. seasonal D. yearly E. monthly
42. Confident
A. nervous and shy B. happy and smiling
C. older and wiser D. sure and strong
E. crowded and noisy
43. Options
A. animals B. help C. choices
D. friends E. operations

44. Fix
A. repair B. mix C. make D. do E. try
45. Once
A. usually B. at one time C. never D. always E. only

Variation C
Read the underlined word. Find the word below it that has the same (or close to the same) meaning.
41. Large
A. long B. magnificent C. varied D. vast E. unique
42. Location
A. job B. place C. train D. occasion E. projection
43. Preserving
A. displaying B. cooking C. conserving D. seasoning E. collecting
44. Reasonable
A. fair B. expensive C. unjust D. irregular E. minor
45. Concentrating
A. hesitating B. forgetting about C. focusing on D. counting on E. concerning
Variation D
Read the underlined word. Find the word below it that has the same (or close to the same) meaning.
41. Large
A. long B. magnificent C. varied D. vast E. unique
42. Confident
A. nervous and shy B. happy and smiling
C. older and wiser D. sure and strong
E. crowded and noisy
43. Established
A. cured B. named C. set up D. lost E. improved
44. Reasonable
A. fair B. expensive C. unjust D. irregular E. minor
45. Concentrating
A. hesitating B. forgetting about
C. focusing on D. counting on
E. concerning
Variation E
Read the underlined word. Find the word below it that has the same (or close to the same) meaning.
41. Govern
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 A. build B. map C. rule D. live E. break
42. Large
A. long B. magnificent C. varied D. vast E. unique
43. Established
A. cured B. named C. set up D. lost E. improved
44. Imitate
A. watch B. praise C. criticize D. copy E. imagine
45. Fines
A. compliments B. gives
C. sells D. punishes by taking a certain amount of money
E. souvenirs

2006 Vocabulary Key

No. Variation A Variation B Variation C Variation D Variation E
41 C D D D C
42 A D B D D
43 C C C C C
44 D A A A D
45 D B C C D

2008 VOCABULARY
Variation B
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
32. When I was hiking in the mountains I____ on a snake.
A. carried B. stepped C. went D. tripped E. surprised
33. You look hot in that coat. Why don’t you ___?
A. take it out B. put it on C. take it in D. put it away E. take it off
34. If I wear a long-sleeved shirt, I usually ____ the sleeves.
A. put up B. take up C. roll up D. get up E. make up
35. Mary looked up the fastest train to Glasgow in the ____.
A. dictionary B. timetable C. program D. catalogue E. referendum
36. Everything went dark when the train entered a/ an ____ .
A. tunnel B. tube C. underground D. metro E. hole
37. The ship stopped because two passengers had fallen ____.
A. upside down B. overboard
C. underground D. inside out
E. top down
38. Would you prefer ____ potatoes or chips?
A. poached B. ground C. mashed D. powdered E. pickled
39. Can you give me the ____ for this pie? It’s delicious.
A. prescriptions B. instructions
C. instrument D. ingredients
E. recipe
40. There was a wonderful smell of ____ bread in the kitchen.
A. cooking B. roasting C. baking D. grilling E. frying
41. Is the hamburger for you to eat here or for ____?
A. outside B. go out C. sit down D. carry on E. take away
42. I bought these jeans very cheaply in the _____ bin .
A. discounts B. reductions C. off D. bargains E. sales
43. The washing instructions for this shirt are given on the ____ .
A. label B. notice C. badge D. mark E. announcement
44. All the small ____ closed their shops in protest of the price increases.
A. shopping B. shoppers C. shopkeepers D. shop stewards E. shop lifters
45. I like street markets because you shop in the open ____ .
A. prices B. sunshine C. air D. bargains E. barter
46. The audience enjoyed the play so much that they ____ for ten minutes.
A. applauded B. screamed C. cried D. moaned E. murmured
47. Mr.Tsengel ____ to get involved in the matter.
A. hope B. tried C. invited D. wanting E. wishing
48. Tennis is a sport that ____ a lot pleasure.
A. demands B. takes C. requires D. provides E. obtain

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 49. Time ____ more and more important as the deadline drew near.
A. flies B. study C. became D. appears E. runs

VARIATION C
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
32. I bought this book mainly because it has a very attractive _____.
A. folder B. cover C. coat D. wrapping E. pages
33. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the book, use the _____.
A. preface B. list C. directory D. index E. bibliography
34. If you don’t know a word, you should ____ in the dictionary.
A. look around B. see it C. look it up D. look it over E. look through
35. A large____ of the tree broke off in the storm.
A. trunk B. chair C. bark D. branch E. stern
36. You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by____ .
A. cows B. lobsters C. geese D. cockroaches E. mosquitoes
37. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ____.
A. personality B. appearance C. character 38. I was D. looking E. face off
born in Scotland but I_____ in Northern Ireland.
A. adult B. brought up C. raised D. rose E. grew up
39. Nasaa missed the meeting without a good reason ____ she had been told it was critical that she be there. I wouldn’t want to be in
her shoes at work tomorrow.
A. therefore B. despite the fact that C. however
D. even E. despite
40. Parents and teachers have to try hard to understand the younger ____.
A. generation B. teenagers C. people D. adolescents E. matures
41. My father likes to be called a ‘senior citizen’, not an old age_____.
A. gentleman B. relative C. lad D. person E. pensioner
42. James is going to be late. His car has ____ .
A. broken in B. broken out C. broken through
D. broken up E. broken down
43. This clock ____ on two small batteries.
A. goes B. moves C. runs D. has E. drives
44. This knife is really_____. I’ll have to sharpen it.
A. blunt B. flat C. dull D. frank E. even
45. Don’t forget to ____ your alarm clock for 6:30.
A. siren B. go off C. put D. ring E. set
46. I am glad I____ my plane! I’ve just heard that it’s been hijacked.
A. delayed B. lost C. postponed D. missed E. removed
47. After the wedding ceremony, guests attended a ____ in the hall downstairs.
A. lounge B. reservoir C. reception D. anniversary E. lunch
48. If it is ____, could you please reply immediately?
A. convenient B. convenience C. comfortable D. inconvenient E. conveniently
49. Mr. Namdag has ____ at ten o’clock to meet with the director.
A. appointment B. appointments
C. an appointment D. the appointment
E. appointed
VARIATION D
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
32. The Nigerian workers accused the Korean company of racial____.
A. judgment B. argument C. beliefs D. discrimination E. problem
33. Suvdaa ____ birth to a baby girl yesterday afternoon.
A. had B. put C. was D. gave E. delivered
34. Tergel has quite a good____ of physics.
A. head B. result C. pass D. marks E. understanding
35. I got to class on time ____ I had missed my bus.
A. even though B. nevertheless C. because 36. D. despite E. however
Most students have quite a good sense of their own____.
A. idea B. ability C. grasp D. notion E. information
37. It should be easy for Tselmeg to find more time to spend with his children ____ he no longer has to work in the evenings and
on weekends.
A. even though B. either C. due to D. but E. now that
38. If you want to pass the examination, you must study____.
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 A. rather B. rather C. enough D. through E. thoroughly
39. Martin hasn’t quite____ his illness yet.
A. recovered from B. got over C. looked after D. suffered 40. E. treated
____ Paul brings the money for our lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria.
A. Now that B. Since C. Until D. Whatever E. As soon as
41. My mouth is burning! This is ____ spicy food that I don’t think I can’t finish it.
A. such B. too C. so D. very E. extreme
42. I was too tired to ____ my suitcase and hang my clothes in the wardrobe.
A. unpack B. disorder C. empty D. put out E. unload
43. I wanted to complain about my boss, but I didn’t____.
A. attempt B. courage C. can D. risk E. dare
44. Stop making that noise! You’re getting on my ____!
A. muscles B. nerves C. brains D. blood E. pressure
45. Just a minute! You have forgotten to____ your check!
A. make B. place C. fold D. mark E. sign
46. All my friends have big new cars. I am becoming____ of my old Mini.
A. guilty B. ashamed C. upset D. scared E. shy
47. The last flight from Athens____ two hours ago.
A. is B. since C. departs D. arrived E. for
48. He ____ he were younger.
A. wants B. hopes C. wishes D. desires E. strives
49. The official refuses to change his ____.
A. head B. mind C. think D. thought E. brain
VARIATION E
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
32.I am sorry, I screamed. Something _____ me.
A. depressed B. terrifying C. scared D. afraid E. terrible
33. How do you____ about the pollution problem in this country?
A. view B. think C. believe D. reckon E. feel
34. It was cold and wet. ____, Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the
beach.
A. Therefore B. Despite C. In spite of D. Although E.
35. I don’t think this program is ____ for young children. Nevertheless
A. suitable B. wonderful C. worth D. keen E. proper
36. Boldoo used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his health.
A. in spite of B. because of C. although D. nevertheless E. because
37. Most young people want to____ more about environmental problems.
A. make out B. look up C. deal with D. obtain E. find out
38. Tenuun is a very good student of languages. His brother Ganzorig, ___ , has never been able to master another
language.
A. even though B. therefore C. while D. on the other hand E. whereas
39. More people in cities should____ cycling instead of using cars.
A. take up B. improve on C. set up D. get round to E. give up
40. In some countries environmental organizations have been ____ to inform people and gain their support.
A. set off B. make up C. set down D. set out E. set up
41. The important thing is to believe that problems can be solved, and not to ____.
A. give up B. look up C. make up D. put up E. sign up
42. That was a bad fall! Have you____ yourself?
A. wrecked B. hurt C. damaged D. wounded E. broken
43. The wind was blowing so much that we couldn’t ____ our tent.
A. build B. make up C. construct D. raise E. put up
44. A: I am hungry. Do you ______ going out for pizza? B: Sure, I’d love to.
A. like B. desire C. need D. fancy E. want
45. I bought these shoes on sale. They were a real____.
A. bargain B. economy C. cheap D. purchase E. barter
46. I gave the assistant ten dollars and she gave me four cents____.
A. money B. change C. coins D. rest E. refund
47. All questions must be answered____ and you must sign at the bottom where indicated.

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 A. truth B. honest C. truthful D. truthfully E. trustworthy
48. Mr. Chang asked us to choose a restaurant ____ for the company banquet.
A. suited B. suitably C. suitable D. suited to E. comfortable
49. The parents are _______ having educated their three children well.
A. proud B. pride to C. proud of D. boastful to E. proud about
VARIATION F
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
32. The child looked_____ of the small window in the roof.
A. in B. out C. back D. into E. outside
33. They stopped along the road to watch the ____ birds feeding in the grass.
A. color B. colored C. colorfully D. coloring E. colorful
34. The boy was ____ ashamed of what he had done.
A. awful B. terrible C. terribly D. terrifically E. terrific
35. People do not like to say how they ____ about each other’s lives.
A. say B. worked C. opinion D. tell E. feel
36. Turn _____ the light upon leaving the room.
A. in B. through C. over D. under E. off
37. The salesman left a good ____ on his customers.
A. idea B. feeling C. impression D. expression E. impressive
38. Patients are told to follow their doctor’s _____.
A. advising B. advise C. recommend D. words E. advice
39. The manager can speak five languages ____.
A. good B. fluency C. freely D. fluently E. fluent
40. They ____ all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
A. did B. used C. spent D. occupied E. passed
41. The hotel room ____ over a beautiful garden.
A. opened up B. viewed out C. faced up D. vision out E. looked out
42. Mr. Sambuu had his money stolen and couldn’t _____ his hotel bill.
A. pay out B. pay C. pay to D. pay up E. pay from
43. Take the bus and ____ at Oxford Circus.
A. get in B. get of C. get down D. get away E. get off
44. As the little boy cried, large ____ rolled down his cheeks.
A. sweat B. drips C. tears D. streams E. water
45. I had a severe toothache and half my face was badly ____.
A. rounded B. injured C. exploded D. swollen E. damaged
46. I’ve got a headache and I don’t feel very____.
A. well B. healthy C. fit D. simple E. nervous
47. The employees greatly ____ management’s understanding.
A. thank B. grateful C. thankful D. appreciate 48. The small chair was a E. appreciation
lot ____ than the large one.
A. comfortable B. more comfortable C. more comfort
D. the most comfortable E. most comfort
49. The flight was ____ because of poor weather conditions that developed after
takeoff.
A. late B. cancel C. taking off
D. overbooked E. lately

2008 Vocabulary Key

No. Variation B Variation C Variation D Variation E Variation F
32 B B D C B
33 E D D E E
34 C C E E C
35 B D A A E
36 A E B B E
37 B B E E C
38 C E E D E
39 E B A A D
40 C A E E C
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 41 E E A A E
42 E E A B B
43 A C E E E
44 C C B D C
45 C E E A D
46 A D B B A
47 B C D D D
48 D A C C B
49 C C B C A

2009 VOCABULARY
Variation B
Task 2 Vocabulary exercises (20items*1 mark each=20) Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
21. She doesn’t have a job. She is ______.
A. lonely B. sick C. unused D. unemployed E.ill-tempered
22. These shoes don’t ______ me. They are too small.
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like E. wear
23. Many fishermen in Australia still make boats out of tree ______.
A. roots B. branches C. stems D. petals E. trunks
24. When she was seventy, she ______ her life and realized what a mess she had made of it.
A. looked back on B. looked up to
C. looked upon on D. looked after to
E. looked for in
25. He is working overtime this week because his ______ offered him more money.
A. employee B. employer C. conductor D. porter E. contestant
26. A/an ______ person is someone who is shy, nervous and easily frightened.
A. conceited B. bossy C. tetchy D. timid E. impulsive
27. My father is a/an ______. He is in charge of a newspaper and responsible for all of its reports.
A. journalist B. leader C. editor D. novelist E. reporter
28. My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I _______ food.
A. swallow B. bite C. chew D. sip E. touch
29. My friends always rely ______ me for advice on clothes.
A. in B. at C. over D. of E. on
30. The schoolboy takes ______ pulling the girl’s hair.
A. delight on B. delight in C. delight at 31. He D. delight with E. delight over
______ his mother’s side of the family.
A. takes a back B . takes on C. takes in 32. D. takes after E. takes up
A ______ is a solid object with six square sides of equal size.
A. cone B. triangle C. cylinder D. cube E. rhombus
33. I am so happy! I am ______ over heels in love with that woman.
A. hand B. eyes C. head D. heart E. knees
34. Your sweater will ______ if you wash it at too high a temperature.
A. narrow B. lessen C. shorten D. shrink E. crease
35. ______ is a sport in which two or more people hit a shuttlecock over a high net.
A. Table tennis B. Volleyball C. Basketball D. Badminton E. Soccer
36. Even though my brother didn’t want his daughter to leave home, since she was twenty five there was nothing he could do
to ______ it.
A. prevent B. resist C. cease D. hide E. end
37. She apologized and said it wasn’t her ______ to cause an argument between me and my boss.
A. opinion B. reason C. point D. view E. intention
38. In most countries, smoking on public transport is strictly ______ by law.
A. resisted B. prohibited C. stopped D. imputed E. forged
39. The pigs ______ happily as they ate their food.
A. croaked B. neighed C. bleated D. crowed E. grunted
40. They ______ a scholarship to the student with the highest grades.
A. force B. gift C. compensate D. refuse E. award

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 VARIATION D
Task 2 Vocabulary exercises (20 items*1 mark each=20) Choose the one word or phrase
that best completes the sentence.
19. A/an ________ person is someone who thinks himself or herself very clever, skillful and beautiful.
A. conceited B. bossy C. gregarious D. impulsive E. garrulous
20. Short skirts don’t really ________ me – I haven’t got the legs for them.
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like E. wear
21. The aim is to a general understanding of the passage quickly.
A. find B. ask for C. get D. learn E. read
22. We collected dry ________to start the fire.
A. roots B. twigs C. stems D. petals E. trunks
25. I’ve always ________my brother for his courage and determination.
A. looked back on B. looked up to
C. looked upon on D. looked after to
E. looked for in
26. A person who works for someone is called a / an ________.
A. employee B. employer C. unemployed D. slave E. contestant
27. You should see a / an ________ and get some advice on your sight problems.
A. dentist B. keeper C. operator D. optician E. agent
28. I don’t approve ________ smoking in public places.
A. of B. in C. for D. about E. on
29. ________ is a solid shape with a round or oval base which narrows to point.
A. cylinder B. sphere C. rhombus D. cube E. cone
30. He wears his ________ on his sleeve, he doesn’t hide his emotions.
A. hand B. heart C. liver D. head E. leg
31. He ________ some of his old love letters in his wife’s drawer.
A. came along B. came in C. came out D. came across E. came over
32. ________ is a game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick or use their heads to send a round ball into the goal of the
opposing side.
A. Soccer B. Cricket C. Badminton D. Hockey E. Volleyball
33. The lift was out of ________. So we used the stairs.
A. function B. work C. order D. form E.
34. This tea is very hot, so ____ it carefully. functioning
A. swallow B. bite C. chew D. sip E. slip
35. She complained ________ the manager about the quality of the goods.
A. of B. about C. to D. with E. for
36. My younger sister did very strange things. Her ________ frightened me.
A. aspects B. thoughts C. actions D. views E. behaviors
37. I’m not sure what this note says – Dad’s writing is almost ________.
A. messy B. illegible C. wrong D. illiterate E. illegal
38. He left her to ________ three young children on her own.
A. grow up B. foster C. develop D. bring up E. rise
39. We could hear the lions’ ________at the other end of the zoo.
A. lowing B. trumpeting C. roaring D. grunting E. bleating
40. My younger sister couldn’t eat the egg as the yolk was too ________.
A. small B. runny C. tasty D. yellow E. itchy
VARIATION H
Task 2 Vocabulary exercises (20 items*1 mark each=20) Choose the one word or
phrase that best completes the sentence.
21.A _______person is someone who uses words in a clever and amusing way.
E. that
A. reliable B. friendly C. tetchy D. witty E. punctual
22. Does this shirt _______ these trousers?
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like E. wear
23. Bold’s anger vanished and he ______ out laughing.
A. broke B. decreased C. disguised D. grew E. disappeared
24. There are a lot of white- _______ roses in his garden.
A. rooted B. branched C. stemmed D. petalled E. trunked
25. I have _______ all my papers but I still can’t find my contract.
A. looked through B. looked in C. looked on D. looked after E. looked into
26. A famous _______ operated on her.
A. coach B. nurse C. surgeon D. character E. pedestrian
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27. He confided _______ his friends that he didn’t have much hope for his marriage.
A. with B. to C. for D. on E. of
28. _______ is a solid or hollow tube with long straight sides and two equal-sized circular ends.
A. circle B. cone C. sphere D. cylinder E. triangle
29. This dress was very expensive. It cost me _______.
A. an arm and a leg B. a heart and a brain
C. a finger and a toe D. a knee and an elbow
E. a head and heels
30. Never _______ until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. put on B. put in C. put off D. put down E. put out
31. _______ is a game in which two teams hit a ball backwards and forwards over a high net with their hands.
A. Basketball B. Soccer C. Badminton D. Cricket E. Volleyball
32. I fell down the steps and _______ my ankle.
A. strained B. stretched C. sprained D. pulled E. caught
33. We are not surprised she became an author. Because she had a _______ imagination when she was at school.
A. vivid B . great C. bright D. large E. clean
34. I bought some new shoes which are very similar _______ a pair I had before.
A. with B. in C. of D. to E. on
35. The problem of divorce has many different _______
A. opportunities B. benefits C. advantages D.chances E. aspects
36. It was a / an _______ letter, so full of mistakes that it did not make sense.
A. messy B. illegible C. urgent
D. incomprehensible E. illegal
37. I _______ to tell you that your contract will not be renewed.
A. sorry B. regret C. apologize D. pity E. think
38. Tsetsgee’s parents always give her what she wants. She is thoroughly _______.
A. spoilt B. disturbed C. ashamed D. full up E. annoyed
39. I could hear frogs _______ by the lake.
A. squeaking B. bleating C. grunting D. croaking E. lowing
40. Boldoo _______ his knee when he fell over, fortunately he wasn’t hurt.
A. sliced B. grazed C. slashed D. skimmed E. grieved
VARIATION I
Task 2 Vocabulary exercises (20 items*1 mark each=20) Choose the one word or phrase that
best completes the sentence.
16. A/an ________ person is someone who thinks himself or herself very clever, skillful and beautiful.
A. conceited B. bossy C. gregarious D. impulsive E . garrulous
17. These shoes don’t ______ me. They are too small.
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like E. wear
23. We collected dry ________to start the fire.
A. roots B. twigs C. stems D. petals E. trunks
24. I have _______ all my papers, but I still can’t find my contract.
A. looked through B. looked in C. looked on D. looked after E. looked into
25. He is working overtime this week because his ______ offered him enough money.
A. employee B. employer C. conductor D. porter E. contestant
26. You should see a / an ________ and get some advice on your sight problems.
A. dentist B. keeper C. operator D. optician E. agent
27. He ________ some of his old love letters in his wife’s drawer.
A. came along B. came in
C. came out D. came across
E. came over
28. I don’t approve ________ smoking in public places.
A. of B. in C. for D. about E. on
29. The schoolboy takes ______ pulling the girl’s hair.
A. delight on B. delight in C. delight at D. delight with E. delight over
30. A ______ is a solid or hollow tube with long straight sides and two equal-sized circular ends.
A. circle B. cone C. sphere D. cylinder E. triangle
31. This dress was very expensive. It cost me _______.
A. an arm and a leg B. a heart and a brain
C. a finger and a toe D. a knee and an elbow
E. a head and heels
32. _______ is a game in which two teams hit a ball backwards and forwards over a high net with their hands.
A. Basketball B. Soccer C. Badminton D. Cricket E. Volleyball
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 33. My friends always rely ______ me for advice on clothes.
A. in B. at C. over D. of E. on
34. Even though my brother didn’t want her daughter to leave home, since she was twenty five there was nothing he could do
to ______ it.
A. prevent B. resist C. cease D. hinder E. end
35. The pigs ______ happily as they ate their food.
A. croaked B. neighed C. bleated D. crowed E. grunted
36. The problem of divorce has many different _______ .
A. opportunities B. benefits C. advantages D. chances E. aspects
37. I’m not sure what this note says – Dad’s writing is almost ________.
A. messy B. illegible C. wrong D. illiterate E. illegal
38. The aim is to ______ a general understanding of the passage quickly.
A. find B. ask for C. get D. learn E. read
39. I know nothing about it. I have never _____ this problem before.
A. demanded B. supported
C. complained D. encountered
E . enforced
40. We are not surprised she became an author, because she had a___ imagination when she was at school.
A. vivid B. great C. bright D. large E. clean
2009 Vocabulary Key
No. Variation B Variation D Variation H Variation I
16 C A A C
17 C C C A
18 A C D C
19 A C B A
20 C E B C
21 D A D A
22 C A B C
23 E C A B
24 A B D A
25 B B A B
26 D A C D
27 C D B D
28 A A D A
29 E E A B
30 B B C D
31 D D E A
32 D A C E
33 C C A E
34 D D D A
35 D C E E
36 A C D E
37 E B B B
38 B D A C
39 E C D D
40 E B B A

2010 VOCABULARY
Variation A
Task 2. Vocabulary
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. (10 points) 6.
According to the weather …………………. there will be snow tomorrow.
A. programme B. information C. survey D. forecast E. news
7. Did you watch the football ……………. between England and Spain on television tonight?

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 A. play B. match C. contest D. sport E. competition
8. Only three people …………………….the crash. Everyone was killed.
A. lived B. recovered C. relieved D. survived E. overcame
9. There was a small wooden house ……………… the trees.
A. on B. among C. above D. below E. over
10. The national ……………….. of France used to be the Franc, but now it’s the Euro.
A. money B. currency C. bank note D. coin E. cash
Add the correct prefix to the word in bold and complete the sentence. (1 point )
20. She is ……….lingual because her mother is French and her father is German
A. mono B. bi C. trans D. super E. de
Complete the second sentence. The second sentence has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
(1 point)
21. Can’t you walk any faster than that?
Is that………………………………….?
A. walk you can do faster B. you can walk fastest
C. the fastest you can walk D. can you walk the fastest E. the fastest walk you can
2.2. Read the sentences. Then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verb.
(6 points)
A. My sister behaves like my father in every way.
1. takes to 2. takes away 3. takes after 4. takes off 5. takes over
B. My car engine stopped working so I called a mechanic.
1. broke down 2. broke off 3. broke out 4. broke in 5. broke up
C. Although she had a headache, she continued playing with her son.
1. went up 2. went out 3. went in for 4. went on 5. went off
Variation B
Task 2. Vocabulary Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. (10 points) 6. They
have already …….……….. a hotel room.
A. rented B. booked C. paid D. hired E. ordered
7. She was ………………. to hear that the children had arrived home safe.
A. anxious B. disappointed C. relieved D. tired E. bored
8. I don’t think it’s my ……………….that the TV blew up. I just turned it on.
A. error B. mistake C. fault D. duty E. business
9. My grandfather is as ……………….. as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A. generous B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive E. polite 10. A man who
isn’t married is a…………………..
A. bachelor B. widower C. divorced D. married E. widow.
Add the correct prefix to the word in bold and complete the sentence. (1point)
20. The ………… atlantic flight from Europe to America took several hours.
A. sub B. over C. bi D. trans E. inter
Complete the second sentence. The second sentence has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (1point)
21. Can’t you speak any louder than that?
Is that …………………………..?
A. the loudest you can speak B. the loudest speaking you can
C. you can speak loudly D. can you speak loudly
E. the most loud you can speak
2.2. Read the sentences. Then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verb. (6 points)
A. I can’t wait for the camping trip, I’m really excited about it.
1. looking after 2. looking up 3. looking for
4. looking forward to 5. looking at
B. I met Billy by chance yesterday.
1. ran after 2. ran over 3. ran into 4. ran out of 5. ran up
C. As I was cleaning my attic, I found an old photograph of my grandmother.
1. came round 2. came into 3. came across
4. came back 5. came in

Variation C
Task 2. Vocabulary
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. (10 points)
6. I hate……….. oranges. I usually get my wife to do it for me since she has long nails.
A. skinning B. slicing C. peeling D. shaving E. cutting

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 7. I’ve decided to take a ………… across Europe this summer by car.
A. voyage B. travel C. trip D. journey E. package tour
8. The bus ……………. arrives late during bad weather.
A. every week B. now C. always D. recently E. yet
9. A …………… is an environmentally friendly method of transport..
A. motocycle B. bicycle C. bus D. train E. plane
10. Don’t touch things that don’t ……………. to you.
A. belong B. possess C. involve D. retain E. own
Add the correct prefix to the word in bold and complete the sentence. (1 point )
20. A trained man ……………activated the bomb before it went off.
A. dis B. de C. non D. in E. super
Complete the second sentence. The second sentence has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (1 point)
21. Can’t you read any quicker than that?
Is that……………………..?
A. the quickest you can read B. you can read quickly
C. you can’t read more quickly D. the quickest reading you can
E. can you read quickly
2.2. Read the sentences. Then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs. (6points)
A. I can’t do any more sit-ups. I‘ve got no more energy.
1. run out of 2. run after 3. run over 4. run into 5. run back
B. My school finishes for the summer on June 18.
1. breaks down 2. breaks 3. breaks out 4. break up 5. break in
C. Despite the bad weather, our flight to Chicago still left on time
1. took up 2. took over 3. took after 4. took off 5. took down

Variation D
Task 2. Vocabulary
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. (10 points)
6. Which of the following things would help you to see a distant object more clearly?
A. sunglasses B. a telegraph C. microscope
D. cheek E. binoculars
7. People are ………. to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a road in the dark
A. told B. warned C. advised
D. suggested E. informed
8. You haven’t seen my knitting ………… anywhere, have you?
A. pits B. nails C. rods
D. sticks E. needles
9. It costs $10 a year to………………. to this magazine
A. join B. subscribe C. support
D. pay E. deliver
10. Greece has a very pleasant …………….
A. climate B. temperature C. weather
D. conditions E. heat
Add the correct prefix to the word in bold and complete the sentence. (1 point)
20. We have just bought a…………… -detached house in Scotland.
A. dis B. super C. semi D. sub E. re
Complete the second sentence. The second sentence has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (1point)
21. Can’t you do any better than that?
Is that………………………………….?
A. can you do better B. you can do better C. you can’t do anymore D. you can do
best E. the best you can do
2.2. Read the sentences. Then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verb. (6 points) A. Why
don’t you visit us for a cup of coffee after work?
1. come from 2. come across 3. come over
4. come into 5. come on
B. The policeman chased the burglar for five minutes before he finally caught him.
1. ran out of 2. ran after 3. ran into
4. ran over 5. ran on
C. Don’t forget to stop the fire before you go to bed.
1. put up 2. put on 3. put off 4. put out 5. put in

2010 Vocabulary Key

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 Variation
No. Variation B Variation C Variation D
A
6 D B C E
7 B C C C
8 D C C E
9 B B B B
10 B A A A
20 B D B C
21 C A A E
2.2a 3 4 1 3
2.2b 1 3 2 2
2.2c 4 3 4 4

2011 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
Task 2. Vocabulary Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. When I was hiking in the mountains I____ on a snake.
A. carried B. stepped C. went
D. tripped E. surprised
2. You look hot in that coat. Why don’t you ___?
A.take it out B. put it on C. take it in
D. put it away E. take it off
3. If I wear a long-sleeved shirt, I usually ____ the sleeves.
A.put up B. take up C. roll up
D. get up E. make up
4. Mary looked up the fastest train to Glasgow in the ____.
A.timetable B. dictionary C. program
D. catalogue E. referendum
5. Everything went dark when the train entered a/an ____ .
A.hole B. tube C. underground
D. metro E. tunnel
6. The ship stopped because two passengers had fallen ____.
A.upside down B. overboard C. underground D. inside out E. top down
7. Would you prefer ____ potatoes or chips?
A.poached B. ground C. powdered
D. mashed E. pickled
8. Can you give me the ____ for this pie? It’s delicious.
A.recipe B. instructions C. instrument
D. ingredient E. prescriptions
9. There was a wonderful smell of ____ bread in the kitchen.
A.cooking B. roasting C. frying
D. grilling E. baking
10.Is the hamburger for you to eat here or to ____?
A.take away B. go out C. sit down
D. carry on E. outside
11.I bought these jeans very cheap when they were _____ .
A.discounts B. on sale C. off
D. bargains E. reductions
12.The washing instructions for this shirt are given on the ____ .
A.label B. notice C. badge
D. mark E. announcement
13.All the ____ closed their shops in protest of the high import tax.
A.shopping B. shoppers C. shop lifters
D. shop stewards E. shopkeepers
14. I like street markets because you shop in the open ____ .
A.air B. sunshine C. prices
D. bargains E. barter
15.The audience enjoyed the play so much that they ____ for ten minutes.
A.moaned B. screamed C. cried
D. applauded E. murmured

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 16.Mr. Tsengel ____ to get involved in the matter.
A.tried B. hope C. invited
D. wanting E. wishing
VARIATION B
Task 2. Vocabulary Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. I bought this book because it has a very attractive _____.
A. folder B. cover C. coat
D. wrapping E. pages
2. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the book, use the _____.
A. preface B. list C. directory
D. index E. bibliography
11. If you don’t know a word, you should ____ in the dictionary.
A. look around B. see it C. look it up
D. look it over E. look through
12. A large____ of the tree broke off in the storm.
A. trunk B. chair C. bark
D. branch E. stern
13. You have to sleep under a net to avoid being bitten by____ .
A. mosquitoes B. lobsters C. geese
D. cockroaches E. cow
14. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ____.
A. personality B. character C. appearance
D. looking E. face off
15. I was born in Scotland but I_____ in Northern Ireland.
A. adult B. brought up C. raised
D. rose E. grew up
16.Nasaa missed the meeting without a good reason ____ that she had been told that it was critical that she be there. I wouldn’t
want to be in her shoes at work tomorrow.
A. therefore B. despite C. however
D. even E. despite the fact
17.Parents and teachers have to try hard to understand the younger ____.
A. generation B. teenagers C. people
D. adolescents E. matures
18.My father likes to be called a ‘senior citizen’, not an old _____.
A. generation B. relative C. lad D. people E. pensioner
19. James is going to be late. His car has ____ .
A. broken in B. broken C. broken through out
D. broken up E. broken down
20. This clock ____ on two small batteries.
A. drives B. moves C. runs D. has E. works
21. This knife is really_____. I’ll have to sharpen it.
A. bland B. flat C. dull D. frank E. even
22. Don’t forget to ____ your alarm clock for 6:30.
A. siren B. go off C. put D. ring E. set
23.I am glad I____ my plane! I’ve just heard that it’s been hijacked.
A. delayed B. lost C. postponed D. missed E.removed
24.After the wedding ceremony, guests attended a/an ____ in the hall downstairs.
A. lounge B. reservoir C. reception D. anniversary E. lunch

VARIATION C
Task 2. Vocabulary Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. The Nigerian workers accused the Korean company of racial____.
A. judgment B. argument C. beliefs
D. discrimination E. problem
2. Suvdaa ____ birth to a baby girl yesterday afternoon.
A. had B. put C. was D. gave E. delivered
3. Tergel has quite a good____ of physics.
A. head B. result C. pass D. marks E. understanding
4. I got to class on time ____ I had missed my bus.
A. even though B. nevertheless C. because
D. despite E. however
5. Most students have quite a good sense of their own____.
A. idea B. ability C. grasp D. notion E. information
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 6. It should be easy for Tselmeg to find more time to spend with his children ____ he no longer has to work in the evenings
and on weekends.
A. even though B. either C. due to
D. but E. now that
7. If you want to pass the examination, you must study____.
A. rather B. rather than C. enough D. through E. thoroughly 16. Martin hasn’t quite____ yet.
A. got over B. recovered C. looked after D. suffered E. treated
17. Paul brings the money for our lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria.
A. Now that B. Since C. Until
D. Whatever E. As soon as
18. My mouth is burning! This is ____ spicy food that I don’t think I can’t finish it.
A. such B. too C. so D. very E. extreme
19. I was too tired to ____ my suitcase and hang my clothes in the wardrobe.
A. unpack B. disorder C. empty D. put out E. unload
20. I wanted to complain about my boss, but I didn’t____.
A. attempt B. courage C. can D. risk E. dare
21. Stop making that noise! You’re getting on my ____!
A. muscles B. nerves C. brains D. blood E. pressure
22. Just a minute! You have forgotten to____ your check!
A. make B. place C. fold D. mark E. sign
23. All my friends have big new cars. I am becoming____ of my old Mini.
A. guilty B. ashamed C. upset D. embarrassing E. shy 24.The last
flight from Athens____ two hours ago.
A. is B. since C. departs D. arrived E. for
VARIATION D
Task 2. Vocabulary
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the
sentence.
9. I am sorry I screamed. Something _____ me.
A. depressing B. terrifying C. scared
D. horrifying E. terrible
10. How do you____ about the pollution problem in this country?
A. view B. think C. believe

D. reckon E. feel
11.It was cold and wet. ____, Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
A. Therefore B. Despite C. In spite of
D. Although E. Nevertheless
12.I don’t think this program is ____ for young children.
A. suitable B. wonderful C. worth
D. keen E. proper
13.Boldoo used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his health.
A. in spite of B. because of C. although
D. nevertheless E. because
14.Most young people want to____ more about environmental problems.
A. make out B. look up C. deal with
D. obtain E. find out
15.Tenuun is a very good student of languages. His brother Ganzorig, ___ , has never been able to master another language.
A. even though B. therefore C. while
D. on the other hand E. whereas
16.More people in cities should____ cycling instead of using cars.
A. take up B. rely to C. set up
D. get round to E. give up
17.In some countries environmental organizations have been ____ to inform people and gain their support.
A. set off B. make up C. set down
D. set out E. set up
18.The important thing is to believe that problems can be solved, and not to ____.
A. give up B. look up C. make up
D. put up E. sign up
19.That was a bad fall! Have you____ yourself?
A. healed B. hurt C. damaged
D. picked up E. broken
20.The wind was blowing so much that we couldn’t ____ our tent.

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 A. build B. make up C. construct D. raise E. pitch 21. I am hungry. Do you____ going out for a pizza?
A. like B. desire C. need D. fancy E. want
22.I bought these shoes on sale. They were a real____.
A. bargain B. economy C. cheap D. purchase E. barter
23.I gave the assistant ten dollars and she gave me four cents____.
A. money B. change C. coins D. rest E. refund
24.All questions must be answered____ and you must sign at the bottom where indicated. A. truth B. honest C.
truthful D. fairly E. honestly
2011 Vocabulary Key
No. Variation A Variation B Variation C Variation D
9 B B D C
10 E D D E
11 C C E E
12 A D A A
13 E A B B
14 B C E E
15 D E E D
16 A E B A
17 E A E E
18 A E A A
19 B E A B
20 A C E E
21 E C B D
22 A E E A
23 D D B B
24 A C D E

2012 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
2. Vocabulary /15x2=30 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
13. A young sheep is called a ……… .
A. foal B. lamb C. kid D. calf E. cub
14. I am scared ……… making a fool of myself when I give the presentation.
A. for B. from C. to D. about E. of
15. Doctors ………patients.
A. treat B. repair C. build D. design E. buy and sell
16. We must go now. Call the waitress and ask for the ………
A. invoice B. bill C. interest D. cost E. profit
17. The amount that people pay for things in a country is called the ……… of living.
A. standard B. waste C. cost D. currency E. coins
18. We have ……… for a receptionist but haven’t appointed anyone yet.
A. noticed B. announced C. advised D. advertised E. suggested
19. It took them ages to ……… the fire.
A. put off B. take off C. put out D. put away E. take away
20. I read the ……… of that book but I couldn’t possibly read the whole story.
A. starting B. start C. begin D. beginning E. starts

21. Replace the underlined idiom with the phrase that has the same meaning.

He's up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
A. associated with C. not involved with
B. very interested in D. concerned with E. fully occupied with
22. Look at the picture and choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.

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 Anna is ……… to Barbara.
A. quite alike B. quite unlike C. very different D. similar E. except that
23. Replace the underlined word in the newspaper headline with the word that has the same meaning.
A.key B.talks C.quit
D. row E. bid

24. What is the person doing?

A. He is shaking his head

B. He is yawning
C. He is crying
D. He is nodding his head
E. He is waving his hand

25. Choose the best sentence that fits the picture.

A. I spilt some coffee on Paula’s skirt.

B. I tripped over the cup.
C. There is a horrible stain on her skirt.
D. I am afraid it was broken.
E. I dropped the cup on the floor.

Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list.

26. We can say ………
A. to start a car C. to start a bicycle
B. to start a family D. to start a day E. to start my own business
27. You can look at sales ………
A.forecasts B. leaders C. targets D. figures E. report

VARIATION B
Task 2. Vocabulary /15x2=30 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
13. A young horse is called a ………
A. foal B. lamb C. kid D. calf E. cub
14. I still haven’t forgiven her ……… her behavior in front of my friends.
A. of B. from C. to D. about E. for
15. Mechanics ……… cars.
A. treat B. repair C. build D. design E. buy and sell
16. When you borrow money, you have to pay ……… to the bank
A. bill B. invoice C. interest D. cost E. profit
17. The level of money and comfort people have is called their ………of living
A. standard B. waste C. cost D. currency E. coins
18. She ……… at me and turned away.
A. viewed B. regarded C. responded D. glanced E. saw
19. With inflation at 10%, the price could ………again quite soon.
A. rise up B. get up C. go up D. put up E. set up
20. My car very rarely ……… first time when the weather is really cold.
A. begins B. beginning C. starting D. began E. starts
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Their mother always describes her twin sons as like two peas in a pod. A.
both round in shape
B. both saying the same thing
C. both full of fun
D. both looking exactly alike
E. both like cooking peas

22.Look at the picture and choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.

Diana and Claire are ………

A. the same as B. quite alike C. very different from D. similar to E. except that
23. Replace the underlined word in the newspaper headline with the word that has the same meaning.

Transport Minister to resign soon.

A. key B. talks C. quit D. row E. bid

24. What is the person doing?
A. She is shaking her head
B. She is yawning
C. She is crying
D. She is nodding her head
E. She is waving her hand

25. Choose the best sentence that fits the picture.

A. I spilt some coffee on Paula’s skirt.
B. I dropped the cup on the floor but it
wasn’t broken.
C. There is a horrible stain on her skirt.
D. I am afraid it was broken.
E. I tripped over the cup.

Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list.

26. We can say ………
A. a heavy smoker C. heavy traffic
B. a heavy lesson D. heavy rain E. heavy metal
27. Companies find out the needs of ………
A. customers C. containers
B. clients D. consumers E. buyers

VARIATION C
Task 2. Vocabulary /15x2=30 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

13. A young cow is called a ………

A. foal B. lamb C. kid D. calf E. cub
14. It was very generous ……… you to offer to help me.
A. of B. from C. to D. about E. for
15. Bricklayers ………walls.
A. treat B. repair C. build D. design E. buy and sell
16. There has been an increase in the ……… of living.
A. bill B. cost C. interest D. invoice E. profit
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17. The type of money used in a country is called the ………
A. standard B. waste C. cost D. currency E. spending
18. He forgot his wallet at home, so he ……… money from a friend.
A. lent B. earned C. borrowed D. lended E. pulled
19. It was quite a serious illness, so she took a while to ……… it.
A. get over B. go over C. take over D. get through E. put through
20. I ……… my car to make sure it worked about ten minutes before I drove to work.
A. began B. begin C. started D. start E. begun
21. Replace the underlined idiom with the phrase that has the same meaning.

I was turning into the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me. A. stopped
right in front of me
B. spun over
C. suddenly appeared
D. fell off a truck
E. broke down
22. Look at the picture and choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.

Barbara is ……… Claire

A. quite alike B. quite unlike C. very different D. similar E. except that
23. Replace the underlined word in the newspaper headline with the word that has the same meaning.

A. key B. talks C. quit D. row E. bid

24. What is the person doing?

A. He is shaking his head
B. He is yawning
C. He is crying
D. He is nodding his head
E. He is waving his hand

25. Choose the best sentence that fits the picture.

A.I spilt my coffee.
B.I dropped the cup on the floor
C. There is a horrible stain on her skirt.
D. I am afraid it was broken.
E. I tripped over the cup.

Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list.

26.We can say ………
A. to run a kilometer C. to run a business
B. to run a joke D. to run a bath E. to run tests
27.A product can be high ………
A. luxury B. status C. quality D. prestige E. standards

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 VARIATION D
22. Look at the picture and choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.
Task 2. Vocabulary /15x2=30 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
13. A young goat is called a ………
A. foal B. lamb C. kid D. calf E. cub
14. The new drug prevents the bacteria ………growing.
A. of B. from C. to D. about E. for
15. Brokers ……… stocks and shares.
A. treat B. repair C. build D. design E. buy and sell
16. We made a big ………. on the sale.
A. bill B. invoice C. price D. profit E. cost
17. To ……… money means to use money badly.
A. standard B. waste C. cost D. currency E. coins
18. Good ………! I hope you get the job.
A. chance B. fortune C. luck D. wish E. hope
19. Don’t leave that meat there too long – it’ll ………
A. take off B. go over C. pass away D. go off E. take out
20. I can’t ……… to understand why anyone would want to be cruel to animals.
A. begin B. starts C. begins D. start E. began
21. Replace the underlined idiom with the phrase that has the same meaning.
You remember I told you about that car that cost me an arm and a leg?
A. a fair amount of money D. a huge amount of money
B. a small amount of money E. a short amount of money
C. a good amount of money
22.Look at the picture and choose the best phrase to complete the sentence.

A.quite alike B. quite unlike C. very different D. similar E. except that

23. Replace the underlined word in the newspaper headline with the word that has the same meaning.

A.key B. talks C. quit D. row E. bid

24.What is the girl doing?

A. She is shaking her head

B. She is yawning
C. She is crying
D. D. She is nodding her head
E. She is waving her hand

25.Choose the best sentence that fits the picture.

A. I spilt some coffee on Paula’s skirt.
B. I dropped the cup on the floor

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 C. I tripped over the cup.
D. I am afraid it was broken.
E. There is a horrible stain on her skirt.

Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list.

26.We can say ……….
A. dry wine B. wet wine C. sweet wine D. red wine E. white wine
27. You can ……… a product.
A. sell B. launch C. compete D. advertise E. buy

2012 Vocabulary Key

А хувилбар В хувилбар С хувилбар D хувилбар
Даалгаврын

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу
дугаа

Оноо

Оноо

Оноо

Оноо
р

13 B 2 A 2 D 2 C 2
14 E 2 E 2 E 2 B 2
15 A 2 B 2 C 2 E 2
16 B 2 C 2 B 2 D 2
17 C 2 A 2 D 2 B 2
18 D 2 D 2 C 2 C 2
19 C 2 C 2 A 2 D 2
20 D 2 E 2 C 2 A 2
21 E 2 D 2 E 2 D 2
22 D 2 B 2 B 2 C 2
23 A 2 C 2 D 2 B 2
24 D 2 A 2 B 2 C 2
25 E 2 D 2 A 2 E 2
26 C 2 B 2 B 2 B 2
27 B 2 C 2 A 2 C 2
42 A 3 D 3 D 3 D 3

2013 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
Task 2. Vocabulary /14x2=28 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
13. Excuse me, Bat, do you think I could ………………. your phone .
A. use B.lend C.borrow D.take E.loan
14. She didn’t recognize him ……………. the beard.
A.has B.so C.in spite of D.because of E.therefore
15. The cost of the damage was …………… to be more than 20 million tugric.
A.measured
B.recalled
C.estimated
D.situated
E.cost
16. We can not believe in that she left her ………………… at the company to travel around the country.
A.profession
B.post
C.vacancy
D.CV
E.place
17. They have lost ……………….. in their manager.
A.possibility
B.support
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D.belief
E.confidence

18. We shouldn’t …………… him for not cleaning the room. After all, it was our fault.
A.blame
B.apologise
C.chat
D.accuse
E.shout
19. I don’t understand the report -his handwriting is almost .…………
A. illegible
B. messy
C. illiterate
D. illegal
E. ill-tempered
20. ……………. learning encourages children to work together.
A.Education
B.Cooperative
C.Life
D.Music
E. Nature
21. You're so lazy. Why don't you ……..the couch and help me?
A.get on B.get down C. get off D. get out E. get at
22. Choose the correct meaning for the idiom below. Let the cat out of the bag
A.to accidentally reveal a secret
B.to lose something very valuable
C.to allow a cat run out of the bag
D.to accidentally lose an animal from a box
E.to help someone escape from a difficult situation
23. What prefix forms the correct opposite of the word.
He can never wait for five minutes, can he? No, he is …………….
A. unpatient B. dispatient
C. inpatient
D. impatient
E. mispatient
24. Fill in the sentence with the correct word form.
There was a ……………..of anger in his voice
A. suggestions
B. suggestive
C. suggestion
D. suggestions
E. suggest
25. Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list
We can say ……………..
A. have a rest
B. have a drink
C. have an exam
D. have a party
E. have a bath
26. Odd one out.
A.witness B.trial C.handcuff D.court E.money

VARIATION B
Task 2. Vocabulary /14x2=28 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence
13. Excuse me, Bat, could you ……………….me your phone for while.
A. use C. borrow
B. lend D. take E. loan
14. She was late ……………. the rain.
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B. so D. because of . therefore
15. How do you …………... success?
A. measure C. estimate
B. recall D. situate .cost
16. He held a senior ………………… at the bank.
A. profession C. vacancy
B. post D. CV E. place
17. I’m sorry, Sarah. It wasn’t my ……………. to cause a quarrel between you and Bold.
A. meaning C. intention
B. point D. view . reason
18. Why are you ……………me of lying. After all, I did not .
A. blaming C. chatting E. shouting
B. apologising D. accusing
19. She felt that she had been ………………at the party, and was ashamed of herself.
A. illegible C. illiterate
B. illegal D. illegal .ill-mannered
20. Based on the ……… I wrote a project report.
A. conclusions C. progress
B. an information D. understand E. usage
21. ……… here and say that again.
A. Come down C. Come along
B. Come over D. Come on E. Come up

22.Choose the correct meaning for the idiom below .

What does it mean if you say something ‘tongue in cheek’?
A. You are lying.
B. You have a very big month
C. You’re very hungry
D. You are joking, even though you might appear to be serious.
E. What you are saying is a secret, and you don’t expect the other person to tell
23.What prefix forms the correct opposite of the word.
I’m sorry, I …………… her message completely.
A. understood B. misunderstood C. disunderstood D. not understood
E. understand
24. Fill in the sentence with the correct word form.
He is …………… to be on time. He’s always late.
A. like C. would like
B. likable D. likelihood E. likely
25. Choose the word doesn’t fit in the list. We can say ……………..
A.make a mistake B.make a baby C.make money D.make decision E.make a progress
26. Odd one out.
A. strings B. horse body C. head D. bow E. culture

VARIATION C
Task 2. Vocabulary /14x2=28 points/
Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
13. Excuse me, Bold, do you think I could ……………….your phone .
15.
A. borrow C. use B.lend D. take E.loan
14. Our family always go there …………….the weather is wonderful.
A. has C. in spite of B. so D. because E. therefore
Experts ……………that thousands of deaths every year are caused by unhealthy diets.
A. measured C. estimated
B. recalled D. situated E. counted
16. She cannot believe in that I left my………………… at the company to travel around the world.
A. profession C. vacancy
B. place D. CV E. post

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 17. He expressed ………….. that the project would be successful.
A. possibility C. confidence
B. support D. belief E. talent
18. We think you should …………… for disturbing us.
A. blame C. chat
B. apologise D. accuse E. ask
19. People are ……………… to wear reflectors on their clothing, when walking along a road in the dark.
A. advised C. told
B. warned D. suggested E. informed
20. Only a …………. of people voted for him, so he lost the election.
A. majority C. a few
B. feature D. little E. minority
21. I haven't ………… with my neighbors for years
A.gotten over B.gotten along C.gotten off D. gotten up E. gotten in
22. Choose the correct meaning for the idiom below.
Bite the hand that feeds you
A. to feel hungry
B. to hurt your hand
C. to make someone hurt
D. to suddenly find yourself in a dangerous situation
E. to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult
23. What prefix forms the correct opposite of the word He
never cleans his room, doesn’t he? Yes, it’s …………….
A. mistidy C. intidy
B. distidy D. untidy E. overtidy
24. Fill in the sentence with the correct word form.
I find my work as a teacher very …………………. .
A. satisfaction B. satisfy C. satisfying D. satisfactory E. satisfied
25. Choose the word thatdoesn’t fit in the list.
We can say ……………..
A.do homework B.do shopping C.do a favour D.do a meal E.do a course
26. Odd one out.
A.rice B.cabbage C.banana D.broccoli E.oil

VARIATION D
Task 2. Vocabulary /14x2=28 points/Choose one word or
phrase that best completes the sentence
13. She is very good at …………..decisions.
A. using C. borrowing
B. lending D. taking E. doing
14. My friend was extremely hard-working and ……………. deserved the promotion.
A. has C. in spite of
B. so D. because E. therefore
15. The government …………… the cost at over 50 million tugric.
A. measured C. estimated B. recalled D. situated E. value
16. We can not believe in that she left the ……………… of finance director at the bank.
A. post C. place
B. profession D. vacancy E. CV
17. Although someone had seen him take the watch, he still …………….it.
A. refused C. disowned
B. rejected D. denied E. hid
18. A cat licks its …………. before it washes its face.
A. paw C. tail
B. hoof D. claws E. fur
 19. I hate ……………. the tomatoes. My sister does it for me since she has long nails.
A. peeling C. shaving
B. cutting D. skinning E. slicing
20. Based on the ……… I wrote a project report.
A. usage C. progress
B. an information D. understand E. conclusions
21. Jim and his cousin aren't good friends, but they………..
A. get over C. get off
B. get along D. get up E. get in
22.Choose the correct meaning for the idiom below. Bite the bullet
A. to feel very hungry B. to
make someone angry C. to
swallow very hot thing
D. to suddenly find yourself in a dangerous situation
E. to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult
23. What prefix forms the correct opposite of the word We thought it was rude,didn’t you?
Yes, it was very …………….
A. unpolite C. inpolite
B. dispolite D. impolite E. mispolite
24. Fill in the sentence with the correct word form.
Many medicines are a ……………. of natural and synthetic ingredients.
A. combine C. combination
B. combined D. combatted E. combative
25. Choose the word that doesn’t fit in the list.
We can say ……………..
A. take an exam C. take a photo
B. take a bus D. take friends E. take a shower
26. Odd one out.
A. message C. save
B. receive D. process E. store
2013 Vocabulary Key
А хувилбар В хувилбар С хувилбар D хувилбар
Даалгаврын

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу

Зөв хариу
дугаа

Оноо

Оноо

Оноо

Оноо
р

13 C 2 B 2 A 2 D 2
14 D 2 D 2 D 2 E 2
15 C 2 A 2 C 2 C 2
16 B 2 B 2 E 2 A 2
17 E 2 C 2 C 2 D 2
18 A 2 D 2 B 2 A 2
19 A 2 E 2 A 2 D 2
20 B 2 A 2 E 2 E 2
21 C 2 B 2 B 2 B 2
22 A 2 D 2 C 2 E 2
23 D 2 B 2 D 2 D 2
24 C 2 E 2 C 2 C 2
25 C 2 B 2 D 2 D 2
26 E 2 E 2 E 2 A 2
 2014 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
Task2. Vocabulary / 6x2=12/
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
9.My old friend is very …….. She always tells the truth.
B. hard working B. honest C. stupid D. generous E. optimistic
10. Jargal’s …….. on the test is the highest in the class, he must have studied last night.
A. result B. number C. score D. register E. notice
11. The rules of American football appear to be similar …….rules of rugby.
A. to B. from C. of D. into E. down
12. His mother ....... gymnastics and she sometimes ........ cycling.
A. plays / does B. goes / rides C. carries / rides
D. does / goes E. tries / travels
13. Mary looked up the fastest train to Tokay in the ……..
A. dictionary B. timetable C. program
D. catalogue E. referendum
14. After the wedding ceremony, guests attended a ……..in the hall downstairs.
A. lounge B. reservoir C. reception
D. anniversary E. lunch
Task4. Phrasal verb / 3x2=6/
Read the sentences then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs.
20. My neighbor takes care of my dog when I’m on holiday.
A. looks up B. looks into C. looks after
D. looks at E. looks out
21. Why has my sister ended the relationship with her friend?
A. broken into B. broken down C. broken up
D. broken in E. broken through
22. When I fainted, Tamir helped me to regain consciousness by giving me a glass of water.
A. bring round B. bring down C. bring in
D. bring up E. bring back
VARIATION B
Task2. Vocabulary / 6x2=12/
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
9.My sister is………….because she always believes that good things will happen in the future.
A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. kind
D. easy going E. mean
10. A good student must know how to study ........
A. badly B .lazily C. gradually
D. unproductively E. effectively
11. She is finding it difficult to concentrate ……... her studies.
A. from B. to C. on D. with E. down

12. Meet me at the tennis …….. and we can have a game of tennis.
A. court B. field C. pitch D. alley E. rink
13. Does this shirt ……….these trousers?
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like E. wear
14. After studying all the new materials, the student was able to raise his test …….. by twenty five
points.
A. result B. number C. score D. register E. notice
Task4. Phrasal verb / 3x2=6/
Read the sentences then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs.
20. The detective is investigating the crime.
A. looking into B. looking up C. looking after
D. looking out E. looking forward to

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 21. If I don’t know a word, I find it in the dictionary.
A. look it into B. look it up C. look it through
D. look it after E. look it at
22. Why has my sister ended the relationship with her friend?
A. broken into B. broken down C. broken up
D. broken in E. broken through

VARIATION C
Task2. Vocabulary / 6x2=12/
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
9. Mum was …….. when she saw what a mess we had made in the kitchen after dinner.
B. lonely B. delighted C. furious
D. excited E. happy
10. My younger brother’s …….. on the test is the highest in the class, he must have studied last night.
a. result B. number C. score
D. register E. notice
11. Be sure that you take advantage …….. the hotel facilities during your stay.
a. of B. from C. to
D. forward E. off
12. The cheers from the crowd were deafening as the footballers ran onto the ……..
a. range B. pitch C. table
D. alley E. course
13. Many fishers in Australia still make boats out of tree………….. .
A. roots B. branches C. stems
D. petals E. trunks
14. Can you help me …….. this new computer game on my PC?
A. create B. unplug C. log off
D. use E. install

Task4. Phrasal verb / 3x2=6/

Read the sentences then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs.
20. My sister has to rise from the bed early in the morning.
A. get off B. get back C. get up
D. get over E. get on
21. He can’t recover from the shock of being in the car accident.
A. get over B. get up C. get in
D. get back E. get to
22. The detective is investigating the crime.
A. looking after B. looking forward to C. looking into
D. looking out E. looking up

VARIATION D
Task2. Vocabulary / 6x2=12/
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
9.They were …….. when they found out their favorite band was coming to town.
A. excited B. easy –going C. friendly
D. furious E. frustrated
10.He has received several …….. because of his academic and artistic ability.
A. resulting B. talent C. score
D. tuition fee E. scholarships
11. I heard that my old friend was dismissed …….. his job yesterday.
A. about B. from C. to
D. of E. on
12. You should see a(n) …….. and take some advice on your sight problems.
A. dentist B. keeper C. operator
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13. He got a hole in one on the 17th hole of the golf …….
A. alley B. pitch C. court
D. ring E. course
14. Don’t forget to …….. when you have finished using the internet, or your phone bill will be huge.
A. plug in B. create C. install
D. delete E. log off

Task4. Phrasal verb / 3x2=6/

Read the sentences then find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs.
20. We have to postpone our holidays until next year.
A. put through B. put on C. put out
D. put off E. put up
21. Why has my sister ended the relationship with her friend?
A. broken into B. broken down C. broken up
D. broken in E. broken through
22. My computer has stopped working.
A. broken into B. broken down C. broken up
D. broken in E. broken through

2014 Vocabulary Key

№ А хувилбар В хувилбар С хувилбар D хувилбар
9 B B C A
10 C E C E
11 A C A B
12 D A B D
13 B B E E
14 C C E E
20 C A C D
21 C B A C
22 A C C B

2015 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
/11x2=22/
Task 2. Vocabulary Choose the word which best completes each sentence.
15. According to the weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there will be snow tomorrow.
A. programme B. information C. forecast D. survey E. news
16. We were very good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maths when we were at school.
A. in B. at C. with D. on E. of
17. There are good and bad things about being a/an. . . . . . . . . . . . . . child.
A. single B. alone C. ones D. once E. only
18. Tuya has been a/an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for 5 years since her husband died.
A. cousin B. widow C. niece D. aunt E. bachelor

19. These trousers are terrible. Look how much they’ve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . since I washed them. They are much too small
to wear now.
A. narrowed B. lessened C. shrunk D. shortened E. creased

20. The turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in a shadow burrow for six months of the year.
A. dreams B. sleeps C. hibernates D. naps E. rests
21. This colour doesn’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . me at all. Can I change it?
A. suit B. fit C. look D. see E. fix
22. James was very ill and that was the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . he left college.
A. idea B. purpose C. reason D. aim E. goal

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23. How can we . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . global warming? It is a gradual increase in temperature caused by gases.
A.repair B. react C. fix D. correct E. reduce
24. My grandfather can’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . modern music. He prefers folk music.
A.hate B. listen C. hear D. stand E. see
25. Could you give me the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for that excellent soup?
A.recipe B. instruction C. list D. thing E. rule
Task 3. Phrasal Verb /3x2=6/
Read the sentences. Find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs
26. Mark has gained 8 kilos since he moved here.
A.put up B. put on C. put off D. put through E. put out
27. Because the lead dancer was ill, they had to cancel the performance.
A.call off B. call over C. call in D. call out E. call on
28. I think it’s going to take Mary quite a while to recover from her illness.
A.get up B. get off C. get in D. get down E. get over
VARIATION B
Task 2. Vocabulary /11x2=22/
Choose the word which best completes each sentence.
15. A Geological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . has shown that this area of land may contain oil.
A. programme B. gossip C. forecast D. survey E. news
16. The old man had a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . attack in the supermarket.
A. liver B. heart C. lung D. kidney E. stomach
17. My sister had blond hair when she was young but now her hair colour is quite . . . . . . ........
A. straight B. curly C. bald D. dark E. thick
18. You’ll need a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to see the other people in a video conference.
A. software B. webcam C. icon D. mouse E. CD rom
19. I’ve asked him to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . my grey trousers. They are too long to wear.
A. narrow B. lessen C. shrink D. crease E. shorten
20. What did you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about last night?
A. dream B. sleep C. hibernate D. nap E. rest
21. A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noise woke me up in the morning.
A. thick B. loud C. heavy D. big E. wide
22. Don’t worry about the examination. Just . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . your best.
A. make B. let C.do D. get E. take
23. .... . . . . . . . . . . . can bite and cause malaria and sickness.
A. ladybirds B. mosquitos C. cockroaches D. flies E. butterflies
24. There should be a full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the end of this sentence.
A. mark B. point C. comma D. colon E. stop
25. The bus service is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The bus is always late.
A. missing B. hopeless C. crowded D. dirty E. good
Task 3. Phrasal Verb /3x2=6/
Read the sentences. Find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs
26. Have a piece of chocolate. I think there’s enough to be shared among everyone.
A. go on B. go in C. go out D. go round E. go with
27. When her father dies, Joanna will inherit quite a lot of money.
A. come into B. come up C. come on D. come off E. come down
28. We are planning to publish a new magazine next week especially for teenagers.
A. bring on B. bring out C. bring in D. bring off E. bring down

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Task 2. Vocabulary /11x2=22/
Choose the word which best completes each sentence.
15. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Japan and moved here when I was twenty-two.
A. brought B. grew up C. allowed D. got up E. took up
16. Kate is expecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and she‟ll have to buy two of everything.
A. nephews B. nieces C. twins D. cousins E. aunts
17. It is a legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that you have insurance for your car.
A. shortage B. information C. requirement D. want E. loss
18. John has very broad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . because of all the exercise he does.
A. legs B. shoulders C. arms D. muscles E. waist
19. Tigers are protected because they are very . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . animals.
A. wild B. dangerous C. domestic D. rare E. graceful
20. I enjoy walking through the fields and looking at the . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. scenery B. wind C. air D. photos E. scene
21. Why did people first build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?
A. cave B. canal C. rainforest D. jungle E. desert
22. Tom‟s car was badly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the accident yesterday.
A. injured B. hurt C. infected D. torn E. damaged
23. Could we have another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tonight because it‟s cold in the bedroom.
A. blanket B. sheet C. pillow D. bed E. curtain
24. I need to take more exercises to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fit.
A. make B. keep C. mean D. let E. take
25. The story was too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for me to understand.
A. complicated B. long C. simple D. easy E. big
Task 3. Phrasal Verb /3x2=6/
Read the sentences. Find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs.
26. It is very easy to stop smoking. I‟ve done it hundreds of times!
A.give in B. give up C. give off D. give out E. give on
27. She wanted an evening job that would allow her to care for her son during the day.
A.look up B. look into C. look down D. look of E. look after
28. A: „Does that dress match my eyes, do you think?
B: „Which dress - the red or blue one?‟
A.go on B. go in C. go with D. go off E. go up

VARIATION D
Task 2. Vocabulary /11x2=22/
Choose the word which best completes each sentence.
15. They arrived. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome at 4.30 in the morning.
A. to B. at C. on D. in E. of
16. The long hot summer has led to serious water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. shortage B. need C. requirement D. want E. loss
17. Your sweater will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if you wash it at too high temperature.
A. narrow B. lessen C. shrink D. shorten E. crease
18. I forgot to ………. in the CD player.
A. install B. plug C. socket D. get E. pin
19. Thanks for inviting me, but I am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I can‟t come.
A. apologize B. afraid C. pardon D. excuse E. pleased
20. I am afraid that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or later you will have to take the test.
A. before B. earlier C. previous D. first E. sooner
21. He likes to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for an hour when he gets home after work.
A. hiccup B. yawn C. hibernate D. nap E. snore
22. I hate travelling in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hour.
A. work B. hurry C. worry D. rush E. crowded

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23. How much of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of our planet is water?
A. surface B. cover C. top D. hill E. scenery
24. Our previous boss used to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . us work very hard.
A. make B. do C. get D. put E. take
25. SILENCE - examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . progress.
A. at B. on C. over D. in E. off

Task 3. Phrasal Verb /3x2=6/

Read the sentences. Find the meaning of the words in bold with the appropriate phrasal verbs
26. Don‟t worry about her. She can care for herself.
A.look after B. look on C. look off D. look down E. look out
27. I really must go on a diet. I‟ve gained in weigh at least three kilos in the past two months.
A.put on B. put in C. put off D. put down E. put out
28. What a lovely baby! Does he look like (resemble) you or your husband?
A.take on B. take in C. take off D. take out E. take after
2015 Vocabulary Key
А B C D
№ Зөв хариулт Оноо № Зөв хариулт Оноо № Зөв хариулт Оноо № Зөв хариулт Оноо
15 C 2 15 D 2 15 B 2 15 D 2
16 B 2 16 B 2 16 C 2 16 A 2
17 E 2 17 D 2 17 C 2 17 C 2
18 B 2 18 B 2 18 B 2 18 B 2
19 C 2 19 E 2 19 D 2 19 B 2
20 C 2 20 A 2 20 A 2 20 E 2
21 A 2 21 B 2 21 B 2 21 D 2
22 C 2 22 C 2 22 E 2 22 D 2
23 E 2 23 B 2 23 A 2 23 A 2
24 D 2 24 E 2 24 B 2 24 A 2
25 A 2 25 B 2 25 A 2 25 D 2
26 B 2 26 D 2 26 B 2 26 A 2
27 A 2 27 A 2 27 E 2 27 A 2
28 E 2 28 B 2 28 C 2 28 E 2

2016 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Directions: A. Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct prepositions and linking words for each
blank. / 5 tasks x 1 point each= 5 points /
18. My grandfather was born ______9 May 1945.
a. in B. by C. of D. on E.at
19. The students are doing research _____people’s shopping habits.
a. for B. with C. at D. on E. in
20. The horse-drawn carriages were decorated _____flowers.
a. with B. by C. from D.in E. of
21. The country is a quiet and peaceful place to live, ________the city is noisy.
a. however B. although C. whereas D. in spite E. though
22. Herders need to look after the animals________ of the bad weather.
a. although B. despite C. even though D. in spite E. however
Direction: B. For each of the following definitions, choose the correct word from
A, B, C, D or E. /4 tasks x 1 point each = 4 points /
23. _________---the knowledge and skills that you gain for doing particular job
a. an opportunity B. a vacancy C. a salary D. a resume E. a work experience
24. _________---have a feeling of admiration for each other.
a. respect B. focus C. argue D. complain E. regret

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a. term B. harvest C. month D. collection E. season
26. ________---a group of words that usually includes a verb and expresses statement or question.
a. a passage B.an article C. a sentence D. an essay E. a story

Directions: C. Read the sentences carefully. Then choose the opposites for the bold words from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x1 point each = 3 points /
27. The river, we crossed yesterday, was deep.
A. narrow B. wide C. low D. shallow E. high
28. My mother doesn’t like the people who are too generous.
A. punctual B. stingy C. dishonest D. reliable E. lazy
29. The main idea of his lecture was how to save money wisely.
A. donate B. enjoy C. earn D. keep E. spend

Directions: D. Read the sentences carefully. Then replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from A,
B, C, D, or E / 4 tasks x 2 points each = 8 points /
30. We can see the meaning of any new word in the dictionary.
A. look forward to B. look through C. look after D. look up E. look down
31. Please, remove your shoes and hats when you enter the Buddhist temple.
A. take up B. take after C. take off D. take out E. take away
32. Everyone arrived on time for today’s class.
A. turned in B. turned on C. turned off D. turned up E. turned down
33. I need to connect to the Internet and access my e-mails.
A. pick off B. pick up C. pick out D. pick on E. pick in

VARIATION B
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Directions: A. Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct preposition and linking words for each
blank. / 5 tasks x 1 point each = 5 points /
18. ______ it was raining, he took his umbrella with him.
A. For B. Still C. By D. Since E. During
19. We can walk to the shops more quickly if we go_______ the sports field.
A. above B. between C. below D. over E. across
20. Tina and Gary insist _____applying for the same university as me.
A. with B. by C. on D. in E. of
21. Your sister is beautiful __________ being intelligent.
A. furthermore B. an addition to C.so that D. as well E. moreover
22. ___________ my brother were taller, he might be better at playing basketball.
A. If not B. Unless C. In case D. When E. If only
Direction: B. For each of the following definitions, choose the correct word from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 4 tasks x 1 point each =4 points /
23. _________---a person is walking or crossing the road or street without a vehicle
A. a traveler B. a walker C. a crossword
D. a crosswalk E. a pedestrian
24._________--- travelling around and looking at interesting things and place
A. sightseeing B. voyage C. excursion D. hunting E. meeting
25. ________---a folded sheet of printed paper containing information
A. folder B. dictionary C. journal D. leaflet E. magazine 26 ________---a list of your
qualifications and the jobs to apply for a new job.
A. a form B. a document C. a resume D. a report E. a project

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Directions: C. Read the sentences carefully. Then choose the opposites for the bold words from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x1 point each = 3 points /
27. Could you tell me where the nearest exit is?
A. door B. entrance C. gate D. hall E. balcony
28. My friend respects the people who are humble.
A. mood B. unkind C. honest D. reliable E. vain
29. The company fires part time workers because of order.
A. donates B. pays C. hires D. keeps E. invests

Directions: D. Read the sentences carefully. Then replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from A,
B, C, D, or E / 4 tasks x 2 points each=8 points /
30. According to your application, we may expect to see you next Tuesday.
A. look forward to B. look through C. look after D. look up 31. They E. look down
warned us to wear official costumes during the workshop.
A. put up B. put down C. put off D. put out E. put on
32. The car factory has closed and many workers have lost their jobs.
A. shut down B. shoot through C. shut up D. shoot up E. set out
33. Please, write all your suggestions on paper and we’ll discuss them.
A. put up B. put through C. put back D. put down E. put in

VARIATION C
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Directions: A. Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct prepositions and linking words for each
blank. / 5 tasks x 1 point each= 5 points /
18. Please don’t serve any seafood at dinner. I’m allergic __________it.
A. from B. of C.by D. to E. with
19. The professor translated the poem ________ Russian.
A. into B. to C. in D. on E. at
20. Big supermarkets are always crowded __________ people.
A. with B. in C. on D.at E. by
21. We all enjoyed the film, _________Saran, who was bored.
A. so that B. apart from C. whereas D. because of E. moreover
22. __________ he didn’t have much money, he bought me a present.
A. Because B. Due to C. Whereas D. Moreover E. Although
Direction: B. For each of the following definitions, choose the correct word from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 4 tasks x 1 point each = 4 points /
23_________--- a beautiful site in the area.
A. a hill B. a mountain C. a scenic spot
D. a vast steppe E. a green field
24. ________ --- being careful to avoid a possible danger.
A. enthusiastic B. idealistic C. optimistic D. romantic E. cautious 25. _________ ---large
populated urban area.
A. a metropolis B. a camp C. a village
D. a market E. a landmark
26.________ ---likeness or analogy between two objects and ideas.
A. a synonym B. a metaphor C. an opposite
D. a rhetoric E. a morality
Directions: C. Read the sentences carefully. Then choose the opposites for the bold words from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x1 point each = 3 points /
27. He has got a positive attitude to everything.
A. nervous B. boring C. negative D. bad E. upset
28. They are used to living in rural area.
A. crowded B. isolated C. empty D. urban E. country
29. He is the most courageous police officer that I have ever met.
A. brave B. confident C. weak D. sensible E. coward

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Directions: D. Read the sentences carefully. Then replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from A, B, C,
D, or E / 4 tasks x 2 points each = 8 points /

30. I couldn’t understand what he was saying with all the noise.
A. make up B. make out C. make for D. make of E. make in
31. I am organizing a little party. I hope you can come.
A. get up to B. get together C. get out D. get through E. get on 32. We participated
in the students’ event last Saturday.
A. took after B. took off C. took on D. took part in E. took out
33. It is very difficult to raise children away from modern technology.
A. bring round B. bring out C. bring about D. bring off E. bring up

VARIATION D
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Directions: A. Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct prepositions and linking words for each
blank. / 5 tasks x 1 point each= 5 points /
18. My brother has been watching the cartoon _______ three hours.
A. since B. for C.at D. during E. till
19. Mongolia is located ________ the heart of Central Asia.
A. down B. of C. at D. on E. inside
20. The teacher was angry ________ the students who were naughty.
A. with B. by C. from D.in E. of
21. We should recycle the paper _________we can protect the forests.
A. in order B. although C. whereas D. so that E. because of
22. __________ we plant trees, we can’t solve the problem of air pollution.
A. Unless B. Despite C. Even though D. Moreover E. However
Direction: B. For each of the following definitions, choose the correct word from
A, B, C, D or E. /4 tasks x 1 point each = 4 points /
23. _________--- a person who works in a place which lends books.
A. a writer B. a bookseller C. a librarian D. a lender E. a keeper
24. ________--- to perform something with enthusiasm and effort.
A. get stuck into B. give up on something C. fall in love
D.at the back of mind E. no matter
25. _________--- the location in an airport where passengers collect their luggage.
A. a check in counter B. a duty free shop C. a departure hall
D. a luggage weight E. a baggage claim
26. ________ --- a rule or explanation of the best way to do something.
A. a report B. a booklet C. a guideline D. an invitation E. a letter
Directions: C. Read the sentences carefully. Then choose the opposites for the bold words from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x1 point each = 3 points /
27. The students are divided into two groups by the odd numbers.
A. same B. big C. even D. different E. small
28. One of the most serious natural disasters is drought.
A. fire B. flood C. hurricane D. storm E. earthquake
29. This pair of trousers is too tight for me, so I’d like to replace it.
A. large B. small C. wide D. loose E. giant

Directions: D. Read the sentences carefully. Then replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from A,
B, C, D, or E / 4 tasks x 2 points each = 8 points /
30. Why did you refuse such a good offer?
A. turn off B. turn over C. turn on D. turn up E. turn down

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 31. My doctor says I’m overweight. I should reduce fatty foods.
A. cut down on B. cut out C. cut off D. cut back E. cut on
32. Don’t delay your holiday while the weather is pleasant.
A. put out B. put up C. put off D. put on E. put down
33. That song always remembers wonderful memories whenever I hear it.
A. brings around B. brings in C. brings down D. brings back E. brings off

2016 Vocabulary Key

А B C D
№ Зөв Он № Зөв Оно № Зөв Оноо № Зөв Оноо
хариулт оо хариулт о хариулт хариулт
18 D 1 18 D 1 18 D 1 18 B 1
19 D 1 19 E 1 19 A 1 19 C 1
20 A 1 20 C 1 20 A 1 20 A 1
21 C 1 21 B 1 21 B 1 21 D 1
22 D 1 22 E 1 22 E 1 22 A 1
23 E 1 23 E 1 23 C 1 23 C 1
24 A 1 24 A 1 24 E 1 24 A 1
25 B 1 25 D 1 25 A 1 25 E 1
26 C 1 26 C 1 26 B 1 26 C 1
27 D 1 27 B 1 27 C 1 27 C 1
28 B 1 28 E 1 28 D 1 28 B 1
29 E 1 29 C 1 29 E 1 29 D 1
30 D 2 30 A 2 30 B 2 30 E 2
31 C 2 31 E 2 31 B 2 31 A 2
32 D 2 32 A 2 32 D 2 32 C 2
33 B 2 33 D 2 33 E 2 33 D 2

2017 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Task 1. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct word for each blank. /5 x 2 = 10 points/
16. You can see old things here.
A. in a library B. at a train station C. in a post office
D. in a museum E. at a bus station
17. It’s very _________ in Mexico - it is often 45 degrees there in summer.
A. wet B. cold C. hot D. dry E. windy
18. Something for changing channels on the TV.
A. a remote control B. a lamp C. a radio D. a socket E. a light switch
19. Mickey Mouse goes on a picnic.
A. a cartoon B. a horror C. a western D. a musical E. a romantic comedy
20. _________ people only think about themselves.
A. patient B. honest C. selfish D. rude E. hungry
Task 2. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct preposition for each blank. /4 x 1 = 4 point/
21. You are afraid _________ snakes, aren’t you?
A. of B. by C. in D. from E. at
22. The student apologized _________ being late.
A. in B. for C. by D. at E. of
23. I suggested we should all go out for the concert but nobody else was keen ___ the idea.
A. at B. of C. from D. in E. on

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A. on B. off C. up D. along E. over
Task 3. Choose the correct word for each of the following definition. /6 x 1 = 6 points
25. ________--- a person who writes the words and music for a song.
A. a captain B. a lead singer C. a musician D. a song writer E. a coach
26. ________--- make a place look better by putting things in the correct place.
A. mud B. untidy C. dirty D. dusty E. tidy (up)
27. _______--- a shop that sells medicines, and other goods.
A. chemist B. post office C. university D. underground E. railway
28. ________--- feeling sure about your own ability.
A. generous B. mean C. self-confident D. honest E. cheerful
29. ________ --- a sudden violent movement of the ground causing damage.
A. hurricane B. drought C. earthquake D. flood E. volcano
30. _______--- continue.
A. go out B. go on C. look for D. get up E. put on
VARIATION B
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Task 1. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct word for each blank. /5 x 2 = 10 points/
16. You can change money here.
A. at a car park B. in a library C. in a post office
D. in a bank E. in a town hall
17. It is very _________ in the Arctic – it is often minus 50 degrees there.
A. cold B. hot C. wet D. dry E. windy
18. Something you can look at on the wall.
A. a chair B. a carpet C. a sofa D. a picture E. a table
19. There are a lot of songs and dancing.
A. a musical B. a horror C. a western D. an action E. a cartoon
20. The students _________ the classroom in preparation for the party.
A. decorated B. matched C. protected D. destroyed E. memorized
Task 2. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct preposition for each blank. /4 x 1 = 4 point/
21. Boloroo is going to start her new job next month. She is quite excited _________ it.
A. on B. for C. in D. from E. about
22. Your watch is similar _________ mine but it isn’t exactly the same.
A. at B. as C. from D. to E. by
23. Mrs. Suvd is a very keen gardener. She’s very proud _________ her garden and loves showing it to visitors.
A. from B. in C. of D. on E. at
24. The children take _________ their school uniforms when they get home.
A. on B. off C. after D. over E. up
Task 3. Choose the correct word for each of the following definition. /6 x 1 = 6 points/
25. _______--- a person who writes music.
A. a composer B. a lecturer C. a musician D. a singer E. a housewife
26. _______--- removing dirt from the floor or ground with a broom.
A. dust something B. polish C. tidy D. vacuum E. sweep
27. _______--- a system of trains and the tracks on which they run.
A. railway B. underground C. pavement D. basement E. garage
28. _______--- having a strong desire to do well or be successful.
A. impatient B. honest C. dull D. sense of humor E. ambitious
29. _______--- a long period with no rain. Crops die, and people may starve to death.
A. drought B. earthquake C. flood D. hurricane E. tsunami
30. _______--- begin wearing something.

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VARIATION C
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Task 1. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct word for each blank. /5 x 2 = 10 points/
16.You can read books and newspapers here.
A. in a library B. in a museum C. in a hospital D. in a post office E. in a bank
17. It can be very _________ in London – carry an umbrella when it rains there.
A. cold B. wet C. dry D. windy E. hot
18. Somewhere two or three people can sit.
A. a lamp B. a bookshelf C. curtains D. a table E. a sofa
19. A man falls in love with a girl.
A. a romantic comedy B. a horror C. a western D. an action E. a cartoon
20. It is easy to tell that Sara is your sister, because she looks _________ you.
A. common B. same C. such D. like E. similar
Task 2. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct preposition for each blank. /4 x 1 = 4 points/
21. Don’t worry. I’ll look after you. There is nothing to be scared _________.
A. in B. by C. of D. from E. at
22. I was surprised when I met her for the first time. She was different _________ what I expected.
A. from B. in C. by D. on E. at
23. An editor is the person who is responsible _________ what appears in a news.
A. from B. for C. by D. on E. at
24. It’s dark in here. _________the lights.
A. Turn in B. Turn off C. Turn up D. Turn down E. Turn on
Task 3. Choose the correct word for each of the following definition. /6 x 1 = 6 points/
25. _____--- the person in an orchestra who directs the musicians.
A. a conductor B. a writer C. a composer D. a manager E. a captain
26. ________--- make a place look better by putting things in the correct place.
A. dusty B. untidy C. dirty D. tidy (up) E. mud
27. _______--- a shop that sells medicines, and other goods.
A. post office B. chemist C. university D. underground E. railway
28. _______--- very happy and excited.
A. patient B. lazy C. aggressive D. thrilled C. honest
29. _______--- a violent storm with very strong winds.
A. tsunami B. drought C. flood D. thunderstorm E. hurricane
30. _______--- recover from an illness or bad experience.
A. get over B. go on C. go out D. get up E. put on

VARIATION D
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Task 1. Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct word for each blank. /5 x 2 = 10 points/
16.You can get a train here.
A. at a bus station B. at a train station C. at a car park
D. in a museum E. at school
17. It can be very _________ in the Sahara – it doesn’t often rain there.
A. cold B. wet C. dry D. snowy E. foggy
18. Somewhere you can put books.
A. curtains B. a window C. a carpet D. a bookshelf E. an armchair
19. James Bond saves the world.
A. a romantic comedy B. a cartoon B. a horror D. a musical E. an action
20. If you don’t know this word why don’t you look up the _________.
A. dictionary B. book C. envelope D. crossword E. newspaper

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21. Do you want to watch the news on television? No, I am not interested _________ It.
A. at B. on C. in D. from E. by
22. Mongolia is famous _________ its culture and art treasures.
A. from B. at C. in D. for E. by
23. Nomin is going to start her new job next month. She is quite excited _________ it.
A. about B. for C. in D. from E. on
24. It’s cold and windy outside. Put _________ your coat.
A. in B. down C. off D. up E. on
Task 3. Choose the correct word for each of the following definition. /6 x 1 = 6 points/
25. ______--- a person who plays a musical instrument.
A. a musician B. a shop assistant C. an actor D. a clown E. a writer
26. ______--- make sth shine by rubbing it with a cream or liquid.
A. polish something B. vacuum C. sweep D. untidy E.tidy
27. ______--- a tunnel that goes under a road or railway so people can walk to the other side.
A. road B. railway C. pavement D. zebra crossing E. underground
28. _______--- able to act sensible and intelligently.
A. aggressive B. responsible C. miserable D. rude E. punctual
29. _______--- a mountain with a hole in the top, and when it erupts, hot gases and lava are forced out
into the air.
A. flood B. lightening C. thunderstorm D. volcanic eruption E. drought
30. ______--- return something to its place.
A. put back B. get on C. get up D. put out E. switch on

2017 Vocabulary Key

Д/д А хувилбар B хувилбар C хувилбар D хувилбар Оноо
16 D D A B 2
17 C A B C 2
18 A D E D 2
19 A A A E 2
20 C A D A 2
21 A E C C 1
22 B D A D 1
23 E C B A 1
24 B B E E 1
25 D A A A 1
26 E E D A 1
27 A A B E 1
28 C E D B 1
29 C A E D 1
30 B C A A 1

2018 GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY

VARIATION A
Vocabulary – Choose the best word to complete each sentence :
12.Fish is helpful to reduce the risk of heart disease _________ I eat it often.
A.because of B. because C. so D. although E. though
13.Sam always does what he thinks immediately. He is _________.
A.considerable B. decisive C. bossy D. persuasive E. arrogant

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A.inventive B. imploring C. imaginative D. important E. inspired
15.Going fishing in spring and early summer is _________ because fish usually lay their eggs during these times.
A.incorrigible B. illiterate C. illegible D. impatient E. illegal
16.Football is a great _________ activity which lets us have fun with other people.
A.physical B. emotional C. spiritual D. mental E. intellectual
17.When a politician gets the majority of the votes in a/an _________, he/she wins it.
A.option B. selection C. choice D. election E. collection
18.I think this curtain will go _________ our wallpaper very well.
A.up B. out C. with D. down E. in
19.The firefighters immediately put _________ the fire near the forest and prevented a great disaster.
A.down B. out C. up D. in E. off
20.Are you going shopping, mom? We need some beef, a _________ of honey, a bag of rice and a _________ of
bread.
A.carton / crumb B. can / carton C. bar / slice D. jar / loaf E. bottle / bar
21.The Silk Road was one of the vital trading _________ in the history of mankind.
A.voyages B. expeditions C. navigations D. Journeys E. routes
22.I am writing to _________ for the post of tour guide advertised on your website.
A.apply B. use C. utilize D. employ E. work
23.Alimaa: You look as if you’ve got butterflies in your stomach. What’s the problem?
Tuya: Yeah, I’m waiting for the results of the final test, so I am quite _________
A.bored B. excited C. nervous D. hungry E. interested
24.Sanchir: This pie is so delicious! I wish I could eat it at home every day!
Tsetseg: Well, if I had its _________, I would make it for you.
A.prescription B. recipe C. description D. instruct E. reception
25.Mr. Parker: I never expected it to start raining cats and dogs all of a sudden.
Mrs. Parker: Me neither. I was glad it let up quickly, otherwise it would have caused a _________!
A.quake B. drought C. famine D. flood E. storm
Choose the correct prefix to form the opposite adjective :
26.________ --- respectful A.dis B. un C. ir D. de E. im
27.________ --- perfect A.de B. un C. in D. dis E. im

VARIATION B
SECTION 2:VOCABULARY (12 min)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the correct word for each blank./ 10 x 2 = 20 points /
13. Mishael likes total to people in any situations and makes friends easily. He is …………….
a.easy-going b.outgoing c.talktive d.helpful e.generous
14.Travelling around the world gives you the ……….. to broaden up your picture of the world.
a.consideration b.understanding c.opportunity d.concern e.observation
15.Global warming is ……………. By the greenhouse effect.
a.supported b.caused c.maintained d.stated e.expressed
16.Solving puzzles is a wonderful way of ………….. activity which lets us enhance our brain power.
a.physical b.emotional c.spiritual d.mental e.sensitive
17.Patriotism refers to love of and ………….. to one’s country.
a.detection b.admiration c.curiosity d.recognition e.devotion
18.The burglars broke ………….. the jewelry shop last night.
a.out b.into c.up d.down e.off
19.Robin: Can I use your dictionary to look …………. some words?

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a.at b.down c.after d.up e.out
20.We need some cheese , a …….. of vinegar, a bag of flour and a …… of bean for cooking the dish.
a.bottle/can b.pack/slice c.bar/bottle d.carton/bar e.bar/can
21.Proverbs have the power to …………… a lot of information in just a few words.
a.indicate b.mention c.comment d.express e.mark
22.Have you ever …….. for any scholarship programs that is available to engineeroing students.
a.utilized b.used c.applied d.employed e.worked
Task 2. Choose the correct word to complete the conversations. /3x2=6points/
23. Colin: Do you know the meaning of “ Beauty is only skin deep”?
Henry: Yeah, it means people’s character is more important than their ………… .
a.attendance b.presence c.existence d.absence e.appearance
24.Oyun:Could you give me a hand with these boxes, Taivan?
Taivan: Ok, I’ll …………. You, where should I move them?
a.present b.show c.act d.help e.give
25.Manager: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Let’s do something fun!
Employer: Yeah! We worked a lot recently. We need to have a ……………
a.assistance b.support c.break d.help e.care
Task 3. Choose the correct prefix to build the antonym of the verbs. / 2x2=4 points/
26. ………………. – organize. a.in b.dis c.ir d.de e.im
27. ………………… - break. a.dis b.not c.in d.un e.de

VARIATION C
SECTION 2:VOCABULARY (12 min)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the correct word for each blank./ 10 x 2 = 20 points /
13. Sam always does what he thinks immediately. He is ………………
a.persuasive b.arrogant c.bossy d.decisive e.considerable
14.Travelling around the world gives you the ……………… to broaden up your picture of the world.
a.concern b.understanding c.opportunity d.consideration e.observation
15.Going fishing in spring and early summer is ….......….. because fish usually lay their eggs during these times.
a.illegal c.impatient d.incorrigible e.illegible
16.Solving puzzles is a wonderful way of ………… activity which lets us enhance our brain power.
a.sensitive b.emotional c.spiritual d.mental e.physical
17.When a politician gets the majority of the votes in a/ an ………., he/ she wins it.
a.election b.collection c.option d.selection e.choice
18.The burglars broke ……………. The jewelry shop last night.
a.off b.up c.down d.out e.into
19.The firefighters immediately put …………… the fire near the forest and prevented a great disaster.
a.in b.up c.down d.out e.off
20.We need some cheese , a …..… of vinegar , a bag of flour and a ……… of bean for cooking the dish.
a.bar/bottle b.bar/can c.bottle/can d.pack/slice e.carton/bar
21.Silk Road was one of the vital trading …………. In the history of mankind.
a.navigations b.routes c.voyages d.journeys e.expeditions
22.Have you ever …………. for any scholarship programs that is available to engineering students.
a.worked b.used c.utilized d.applied e.employed
Task 2. Choose the correct word to complete the conversations. /3x2=6points/
23.Alex: You look as if you’ve got buuterflies in your stomach. What’s the problem?
Oscar: Yeah, I’m waiting for the results of the final test , so I am quite ……………..

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24.Suvd: Could you give me a hand with these boxes, Taivan?
Baatar : Ok, I’ll …………… you, where should I move them?
a.act b.show c.present d.give e.help
25.Dr.Johnson: I never expected it to start raining cats and dogs all of a sudden.
Helen: Me neither. I was glad it let up quickly, otherwise it would have caused a …………… !
a.storm b.drought c.famine d.flood e.quake
Task 3. Choose the correct prefix to build the antonym of the verbs. / 2x2=4 points/
26. ………………. – available a.un b.ir c.im d.dis e.de
27. ………………… - moral. a.in b.un c.im d.de e.dis

VARIATION D
SECTION 2:VOCABULARY (12 min)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the correct word for each blank./ 10 x 2 = 20 points /
13. Michael likes to talk to people in any situations and makes friends easily. He is …………..
a.outgoing b.talktive c.generous d.easy-going e.helpful
14. Learning a foreign language is ……….. to understand other cultures better.a
a.imaginative b.imploring c.important d.inspired e.inventive
15. Global warming is ……….. by the greenhouse effect.
a.maintained b.caused c.expressed d.supported e.stated
16. Football is a great way of …………….. activity which lets us have fun with other people.
a.emotional b.mental c.intellectual d.physical e.spiritual
17. Patriotism refers to love of and ………. to one’s country.
a.devotion b.recognition c.curiosity d.admiration e.detection
18.I think this curtain will go …………. our wallpaper very well.
a.in b.out c.up d.down e.with
19. Robin: Can I use your dictionary to look _____ some words?
a. at b. out c. after d. up e. down
20. Are you going shopping, mom? We need some beef, a _____ of honey, a bag of rice, and a _ of bread.
a. bottle / bar b. can / carton c. jar / loaf d. bar / slice e. carton / crumb
21. Proverbs have the power of _____ a lot of information in just a few words.
a. mark b. express c. comment d. indicate e. mention
22. I am writing to _____ for the post of tour guide advertised on your website.
a. employ b. work c. utilize d. apply e. use
Task 2. Choose the correct word to complete the conversations. /3 x 2 = 6 points /
23. Justin: Do you know the meaning of "Beauty is only skin deep"?
Alice: Yeah, it means people's character is more important than their _____.
a. attendance b. presence c. existence d. absence e. appearance
24. Tengis: this pie is so delicious! I wish I could eat it at home every day!
Chimeg: Well, if I had its _____, I would make it for you.
a. recipe b. instruct c. description d. prescription e. reception
25. Director: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Let's do something fun!
Worker: Yeah! We worked a lot recently. We need to have a _____.
a. care b. support c. break d. assistance e. help
Task 3. Choose the correct prefix to build the antonym of the verbs. /2 x 2 = 4 points/
26. _____ --- engage a. de b. in c. ir d. dis e. un
27_____--- fold a. de b. not c. in d. dis e. un

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 2018 Vocabulary Key
Д/д А хувилбар B хувилбар C хувилбар D хувилбар Оноо
13 B B D A 2
14 D C C C 2
15 E B B B 2
16 A D D D 2
17 D E A A 2
18 C B E E 2
19 B D D D 2
20 D A C C 2
21 E D B B 2
22 A C D D 2
23 C E A E 2
24 B D E A 2
25 D C D C 2
26 A B A D 2
27 E D C E 2

2019 VOCABULARY
VARIATION A
SECTION 2. VOCABULARY (15 minutes)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the best one for each blank. /6x2=12 points/
13. Her _________________ as a dancer came to an end when she broke her leg.
A. occupation B. profession C. job D. career E. work
14. Ann is a very ________________ worker, I can always depend on her if I want something on time.
A. optimistic B. persistent C. reliable D. impatient E. selfish
15. The tourists bought tickets for a(n) _________________ around the town.
A. excursion B. expedition C. observation D. exploration E.
decoration
16. She was _________________ of which way to go, so she asked a policeman.
A. believable B. secure C. hopeful D. confident E. unsure
17. There must be something we can do to cope with the _________________ in Ethiopia since people are
starving.
A. storm B. flood C. famine D. earthquake E.
blizzard
18. You shouldn’t _______________ her for not speaking to you. After all, it was your fault.
A. exclaim B. accuse C. chat D. apologize E. blame
Task 2. Choose the one that has the similar meaning to the underlined word. /3x2=6 points/
19. Coffee, tea, wine, beer and milk are beverages.
A. meals B. snacks C. cuisines D. drinks E. foods
20. A chemist can separate a medicine into its components.
A. mixtures B. admixtures C. elements D. complexities E. items
21. Blizzards are expected this winter in some regions of Texas, USA.
A. Snowstorms B. Tornados C. Frost D. Hail E. Sleet
Task 3. Phrasal verbs. Choose the correct particles.
22. The washing machine has broken _____________. I’ll call a repairman.
A. up B. in C. into D. out E. down
23. The firemen put the fire _____________ very quickly, so it didn’t spread.
A. off B. out C. up D. down E. away
24. They turned him _______________ for the job because he didn’t have the right qualifications.
A. on B. into C. down D. up E. off
25. Rachel takes ______________ her grandmother, they look very much alike.

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 A. off B. after C. over D. up E. away
Task 4. Choose the best answer.
26. _______________ is someone who uses scientific knowledge to develop machines.
A. An engineer C. An astronomer E. A meteorologist
B. An astrologer D. A carpenter
27. _______________ is someone who is responsible for the preparation and publication of a newspaper.
A. A journalist C. An editor E. A bookseller
B. A publisher D. A newsreader

VARIATION B
SECTION 2. VOCABULARY (15 minutes)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the best one for each blank. /6x2=12 points/
13. You must write your name, age and _________________ on the application form.
B. career B. occupation C. job D. profession E. work
14. Joe seems ________________ at times; he never changes his mind, and he always does what he wants to.
B. generous B. persistent C. patient D. stubborn E. reliable
15. The _________________ to the South Pole was delayed because of the dangerous weather conditions.
B. walk B. excursion C. sightseeing D. exploration E.
expedition
16. I don’t know. I’m rather _________________ of what to do.
B. secure B. unsure C. hesitate D. wonder E. sure
17. If there is a _________________ the crops will die from lack of water.
B. drought B. flood C. famine D. storm E.
earthquake
18. I don’t _______________ her for feeling fed up. She’s expected to do so much work.
B. chat B. accuse C. blame D. apologize E. forgive
Task 2. Choose the one that has the similar meaning to the underlined word. /3x2=6 points/
19. Most children enjoy listening to anecdotes of great men’s childhoods.
B. catastrophes B. disasters C. accidents D. failures E. tales
20. Fingerprints are the best clues for the investigation.
B. observations B. chucks C. cliques D. hints E.
witnesses
21. Two writers collaborated with Japanese researchers on the study.
B. collated B. cooperated C. divorced D. coincided E.
separated
Task 3. Phrasal verbs. Choose the correct particles.
22. The couple broke _____________ for a while, but then got back together.
B. out B. in C. up D. into E. down
23. He put _____________ his dentist’s appointment due to much work yesterday.
B. off B. on C. out D. up E. up with
24. Water turns _______________ ice when it freezes.
B. off B. down C. up D. into E. on
25. The plane took ______________ after a one-hour delay.
B. in B. up C. over D. after E. off
Task 4. Choose the best answer.
26. _______________ is someone who studies the stars and planets.
C. An engineer C. An astronomer E. An astrologer
D. A pilot D. A meteorologist
27. _______________ works on beaches or in swimming pools and saves people from drowning.
C. A bodyguard C. A security E. A fishmonger
D. A lifeguard D. A fisherman

VARIATION C
SECTION 2. VOCABULARY (15 minutes)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the best one for each blank. /6x2=12 points/

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 13. Her _________________ as a dancer came to an end when she broke her leg.
C. occupation B. profession C. job D. work E.
career
14. Joe seems ________________ at times; he never changes his mind, and he always does what he wants to.
C. generous B. stubborn C. patient D. persistent E. reliable
15. The tourists bought tickets for a(n) _________________ around the town.
C. expedition B. excursion C. observation D. exploration E.
decoration
16. I don’t know. I’m rather _________________ of what to do.
C. sure B. secure C. hesitate D. wonder E. unsure
17. There must be something we can do to cope with the _________________ in Ethiopia since people are
starving.
A. storm B. famine C. flood D. earthquake E.
blizzard
18. I don’t _______________ her for feeling fed up. She’s expected to do so much work.
A. blame B. accuse C. chat D. apologize E. forgive
Task 2. Choose the one that has the similar meaning to the underlined word. /3x2=6 points/
19. Coffee, tea, wine, beer and milk are beverages.
C. drinks B. snacks C. cuisines D. meals E. foods
20. Fingerprints are the best clues for the investigation.
A. observations B. chucks C. cliques D. witnesses E. hints
21. Blizzards are expected this winter in some regions of Texas, USA.
C. Frost B. Tornados C. Snowstorms D. Hail E. Sleet
Task 3. Phrasal verbs. Choose the correct particles.
22. The couple broke _____________ for a while, but then got back together.
C. out B. in C. into D. up E. down
23. The firemen put the fire _____________ very quickly, so it didn’t spread.
C. off B. away C. up D. down E.
out
24. Water turns _______________ ice when it freezes.
C. into B. down C. up D. off E. on
25. Rachel takes ______________ her grandmother, they look very much alike.
A. off B. over C. after D. up E. away
Task 4. Choose the best answer.
26. _______________ is someone who studies the stars and planets.
E. An engineer C. A pilot E. An astrologer
F. An astronomer D. A meteorologist
27. _______________ is someone who is responsible for the preparation and publication of a newspaper.
E. An editor C. A journalist E. A bookseller
F. A publisher D. A newsreader

VARIATION D
SECTION 2. VOCABULARY (15 minutes)
Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the best one for each blank. /6x2=12 points/
13. You must write your name, age and _________________ on the application form.
D. occupation B. career C. job D. profession E. work
14. Ann is a very ________________ worker, I can always depend on her if I want something on time.
D. optimistic B. reliable C. persistent D. impatient E. selfish
15. The _________________ to the South Pole was delayed because of the dangerous weather conditions.
A. walk B. excursion C. sightseeing D. exploration E.
expedition
16. She was _________________ of which way to go, so she asked a policeman.
C. believable B. secure C. unsure D. confident E. hopeful
17. If there is a _________________ the crops will die from lack of water.

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 D. storm B. flood C. famine D. drought E.
earthquake
18. You shouldn’t _______________ her for not speaking to you. After all, it was your fault.
C. exclaim B. blame C. chat D. apologize E. accuse
Task 2. Choose the one that has the similar meaning to the underlined word. /3x2=6 points/
19. Most children enjoy listening to anecdotes of great men’s childhoods.
D. tales B. disasters C. accidents D. failures E.
catastrophes
20. A chemist can separate a medicine into its components.
A. mixtures B. elements C. admixtures D. complexities E. items
21. Two writers collaborated with Japanese researchers on the study.
D. collated B. divorced C. cooperated D. coincided E.
separated
Task 3. Phrasal verbs. Choose the correct particles.
22. The washing machine has broken _____________. I’ll call a repairman.
D. down B. in C. into D. out E. up
23. He put _____________ his dentist’s appointment due to much work yesterday.
D. Up B. on C. out D. off E. up with
24. They turned him _______________ for the job because he didn’t have the right qualifications.
C. on B. down C. into D. up E. off
25. The plane took ______________ after a one-hour delay.
D. off B. up C. over D. after E. in
Task 4. Choose the best answer.
26. _______________ is someone who uses scientific knowledge to develop machines.
G. An astronomer C. A carpenter E. A meteorologist
H. An astrologer D. An engineer
27. _______________ works on beaches or in swimming pools and saves people from drowning.
G. A bodyguard C. A security E. A lifeguard
H. A fishmonger D. A fisherman

2019 Vocabulary Key

Д/д А хувилбар B хувилбар C хувилбар D хувилбар Оноо

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

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