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Unit 6 Age SpeakOut

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kate’s Granny … young for her age.

a)

is seen

b)

watches

c)

looks

2.

Refusing to apply for a job out of sheer laziness is very … of him.

a)

unripe

b)

young

c)

immature

3.

It is fun to watch some elderly people dressing up like teenagers. I believe you should always … your age.

a)

be

b)

act

c)

remember

4.

My brother always gets embarrassed when our parents try to … him into family activities in public.

a)

get

b)

invite

c)

involve

5.

… by his appearance he’s in his thirties.

a)

Looking

b)

Judging

c)

Feeling

6.

Don’t you ever feel … about people walking behind you in the dark?

a)

excited

b)

curious

c)

suspicious

7.

During my studies in university I always … part-time jobs.

a)

made

b)

hired

c)

did

8.

When Mike was 13 it was a matter of principle for him to … a mobile phone.

a)

own

b)

find

c)

make

9.

It is a great inconvenience to be a … person, believe me.

a)

closesighted

b)

nearsighted

c)

notfarsighted

10.

One of the worst things about food poisonings is the feeling of … .

a)

waterloss

b)

thirst

c)

dehydration

11.

Young people always hurry to come … age and to obtain more freedom from their parents.

(a)  

12.

She retired … her prime, but continued working part-time as a consultant.

(a)  

13.

I prefer missing a meal … Jill’s cooking.

(a)  

14.

Please, do not interfere … my project. I’m its only author.

(a)  

15.

No matter how old we are, our parents will always be worried … us.

(a)  

16.

One of the worst things about being a teenager is not being allowed to stay … as late as you want.

(a)  

17.

If you need some pocket money you can babysit … our neighbours’ toddler.

(a)  

18.

When I finally got a job I couldn’t wait to sign … … my own credit card.

(a)  

19.

My little sister is forbidden from eating oranges because she is allergic … big doses of vitamin C.

(a)  

20.

My Granny is 75, but she’s never even heard … arthritis.

(a)  

21.

The discovery of penicillin was a major … (achieve).

(a)  

22.

In the novel The Godfather, a consigliere is an … to the boss of the mafia. (advise)

(a)  

23.

You do need a lot of … when you are about to leave your home forever. (encourage)

(a)  

24.

Uncle Bill’s … to drink tea with 5 teaspoons of sugar always shocked me. (prefer)

(a)  

25.

We couldn’t agree on what film to watch and finally had a huge … about it. (argue)

(a)  

26.

Marion is a retired accountant, having worked in local … and industry. (govern)

(a)  

27.

You defend him because you are his …, but be honest, he is extremely irresponsible as a boss. (employ)

(a)  

28.

The … of science requires mental skills, devotion and inspiration.(develop)

(a)  

29.

Our guru recommends us to … yoga any spare time we have. (practice)

(a)  

30.

… of beauty is of greater value than indifference to it. (appreciate)

(a)  

31.

I’m sure that each person should путешествовать в одиночку at least once in their lives.

(a)  

32.

At what age do people generally становится совершеннолетним in your country?

(a)  

33.

Is дискриминация по возрасту while applying for jobs a burning social issue in your country?

(a)  

34.

I was so tired yesterday, that everything looked расплывчатым around me.

(a)  

35.

Look! This пожилая lady looks like Meryl Streep!

(a)  

36.

You don't кишка тонка to jump with parachute.

(a)  

37.

I dream to управлять своим собственным бизнесом when I grow up.

(a)  

38.

The film Sasha advised me to watch was so scary that I was парализована with horror.

(a)  

39.

Never суди and you won’t be judged yourself.

(a)  

40.

For my success I’m вынуждена to my parents’ constant moral support.

(a)  

41.

Paraphrase:Behave according to your age!”

(a)  

42.

Paraphrase:“He has turned 18 recently”

(a)  

43.

Translate into English «ценить»

(a)  

44.

Translate into English «принимать как должное»

(a)  

45.

Fill in the gap : “My parents don’t ……… of my hairstyle.”

(a)  

46.

Fill in the gap: Many department stores have special discounts for ………….. citizens.

(a)  

47.

Fill in the gap: He looks like a man who’s found a secret to eternal ………..

(a)  

48.

Fill in the gap: He’s quite (a)   for his age, although he’s only 20.

49.

Fill in the gap: You’re not old at all – you’re in your (a)   .