Test 14
1. Read the text and put the words at the end of each line into the correct form.
The United States has strong political and military ties to governments in
all areas of the world. America’s alliances _____ (1) by its formidable back
military and nuclear forces. Over 2 million _____ (2) are members of the man
armed forces. About one _____ (3) of the United four
States military personnel serve over seas. Most of its overseas
forces _____ (4) in Western Europe under provisions of the NATO. This concentrate
military alliance _____ (5) the defense of member nations. guarantee
Since 1949, when the alliance _____ (6), the United States create
_____ (7) as Western Europe’s military leader. America’s political act
and military strength _____ (8) by its powerful economy. Although it is neither generate
the world’s _____ (9) nor _____ (10) nation, its economic output large
is twice Russia’s, three times Japan’s, and six times Germany’s. populous
2. Read the text. Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space in the same line.
Thanks to the Internet, we are now living in a _____ (1) village. globe
We have more _____ (2) about other countries than ever before. inform
We know as much about the _____ (3) in the US as in Russia. _____ (4) situate, pollute
which is produced in one country will affect other countries, too.
For example, nuclear power is not _____ (5) only for one country danger
but is an _____ (6) problem. If we do not take action soon, nation
the _____ (7) of a nuclear disaster is very real. We should all possible
_____ (8) our rubbish – not hope ‘green’ people will do it for us. cycle
Some people think _____ (9) resources will go on forever, but they won’t. nature
We all have an _____ (10) to protect the environment. oblige
3. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
The three blank spaces _____ (1) the wall of the Frankfurt Schirn Gallery are probably more photographed than the old paintings which _____ (2) there until last Thursday. That was the day when thieves _____ (3) two paintings by JMW Turner, which were _____ (4) loan from London’s Tate Gallery. In fact, as theft increases, empty walls are _____ (5) an increasingly familiar _____ (6) in Europe’s galleries. The thieves are usually _____ (7) of professional gangs who study the layout of their target in _____ (8) beforehand. They are becoming better at overcoming the tightest security. The thieves of Frankfurt waited _____ (9) the gallery closed at 10 pm, overpowered the security guard before he could _____ (10) on the alarm system and _____ (11) with the paintings to a waiting car. The pictures are _____ (12) at $65 million and, since they are _____ (13) famous to sell, police suspect that the thieves will hold them to ransom. A $100,000 reward is being _____ (14) for information. Unfortunately European Union policy has made it easier for thieves to _____ (15) borders and harder for police to follow them. To discourage thieves, galleries may have to turn themselves into high security fortresses.
1. a) in b) over c) on d) along
2. a) hung b) stayed c) held d) fixed
3. a) robbed b) stole c) burgled d) borrowed
4. a) for b) at c) in d) on
5. a) getting b) becoming c) having d) growing
6. a) sight b) scene c) site d) look
7. a) guest b) members c) partners d) owners
8. a) fact b) addition c) detail d) general
9. a) for b) while c) before d) until
10. a) turn b) go c) rely d) set
11. a) escaped b) parted c) got d) hid
12. a) measured b) charged c) valued d) appreciated
13. a) too b) enough c) very d) quite
14. a) stated b) offered c) held d) taken
15. a) swap b) alter c) change d) cross
