The verb coast through in “you can’t coast through your career” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to … 1) succeeding without much effort. 2) working hard. 3) planning your next …

According to the text, many people think that class attendance is a must because… 1) students get used to the requirements of adult life. 2) higher education is rather expensive. …

It is implied that attending classes helps you … 1) get answers to tests beforehand. 2) pay your education fee faster. 3) become more involved in the community. 4) learn about vol…

The author needs to skip classes most often because he … 1) dislikes studying in the mornings. 2) has some health problems. 3) combines work and studies. 4) has to finish his othe…

What is the author’s overall attitude to attendance requirements? 1) Absence should be approved by university or by responsible adults. 2) It is up to students to decide whether t…

The author made a list of study habits to … 1) classify them into groups. 2) help his friends be effective. 3) pass his exams successfully. 4) improve his studying results. The au…

The author thinks that memorizing information … 1) should be divided into small bits. 2) at the last minute is more effective. 3) quickly doesn’t lead to good marks. 4) prevents u…

Which of the following is NOT the result of cramming, according to the article? 1) Poor understanding. 2) Having too little sleep. 3) Cumulative studying. 4) Late - night studying…

What is the author’s opinion on multitasking? 1) You can’t save time multitasking. 2) It’s a good idea for busy people. 3) Making a plan helps multitask. 4) It decreases productiv…

What does the author think about attending classes? 1) You can spend this time on studying by yourself. 2) It is the foundation of successful learning. 3) The schedule of classes …

Phrasal verb make up in “to spend a lot of time making up what for you missed” (paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to … 1) compensate. 2) invent. 3) combine. 4) study. Phrasal ver…

The main goal of the article is to … 1) share the author’s tips on how to earn a degree. 2) encourage students to improve their study habits. 3) define what works for different ty…

What does the author think of the article written by ChatGPT? 1) Its quality was a pleasant surprise for him. 2) It was worse than he’d thought. 3) ChatGPT should not have used he…

What does the expression “made such big headlines” in paragraph 2 (“…there must be a reason why ChatGPT made such big headlines”) mean? 1) Wrote good headlines for articles. 2) Wa…

Why are humans creative in unique ways? 1) Their lives and thoughts are different. 2) They do not use the information that already exists. 3) They are never given the same set of …

Why did AI become racist very fast? 1) The information it used for training was racist. 2) Social network users taught it to be intolerant. 3) It had not been designed properly. 4…

What does “this ability” in paragraph 7 (“… why haven’t humans mastered this ability yet?”) refer to? 1) To tell which information is true and which is not. 2) To live in the pres…

Which statement is TRUE? 1) Robo - dogs are better than living service dogs. 2) Living dogs are cheaper than robo - dogs. 3) The resources used to develop robo - dogs should be us…

What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 1) Our society is ready to buy and sell anything. 2) We are too dependent on technology. 3) It is our brain that makes us unique. 4) W…

The purpose of the article as stated in the beginning is to … 1) give advice to budget travellers. 2) describe advantages of travelling. 3) introduce foreigners to Russia. 4) warn…

Which is NOT true about volunteering in Russia, according to the article? 1) Travel expenses can be covered by the host. 2) You have to go through a selection process. 3) There is…

It in Paragraph 3 (“It may seem a bit costly…”) most probably refers to … 1) international calls. 2) a tourist’s discount card. 3) eating in restaurants. 4) visiting museums in ci…

The author’s advice about going to museums is to … 1) buy a museum audio guide tour. 2) visit only one museum a week. 3) buy tickets from local people. 4) visit museums on certain…

The author says canteens are “a win - win option” because they … 1) often have special offers. 2) serve delicious meals. 3) offer inexpensive dishes. 4) are open at any time of th…

While staying in Russia, the author … 1) chose mainly Japanese food. 2) checked which place to eat in beforehand. 3) ordered his food online. 4) bought ready - made food in superm…

What is the main idea of the text expressed in the last paragraph? 1) It is difficult to enjoy travelling with little money. 2) Travelling on a budget requires too much planning. …

The author started making hand - made things because she … 1) spends too much annually. 2) lives in an expensive district. 3) slowed down her pace of life. 4) wishes to reduce her…

The word frivolous in “buy something frivolous” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to … 1) unplanned. 2) unusual. 3) unlimited. 4) unnecessary. The wordfrivolousin “buy something…

According to the author, writing down what you buy helps to … 1) analyse your real motivation. 2) stop social media influence. 3) cope with depressive state. 4) protect you from c…

It in “we can make steps to meaningfully address it" (paragraph 3) most probably refers to … 1) buying. 2) rushing. 3) emotion. 4) action. Itin “we can make steps to meaningfully …

It is implied in the text that one of the ways to avoid buying is to … 1) spend more time cleaning up your home. 2) replace online shopping with traditional. 3) find out shopping …

What advice does the author give to prevent impulse buying? 1) Never buy expensive items. 2) Introduce a purchase day once a week. 3) Delete your bookmarks in online shops. 4) Dis…

Which is the best summary of the article? 1) There are many ways to reduce purchases. 2) Buy only what makes you happy. 3) Buying less stuff is a way to happiness. 4) People tend …

Which adjective could best describe Mallaig as presented by the author? 1) Derelict. 2) Beautiful. 3) Abandoned. 4) Unsightly. Which adjective could best describe Mallaig as prese…

The word mishmash in “A mishmash of car parks …” (paragraph 1) means … 1) a ruin. 2) a mixture. 3) a sight. 4) a queue. The wordmishmashin “A mishmash of car parks …” (paragraph 1…

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the railway line? 1) It was the last big line constructed in Europe. 2) The traffic on it was busy at the beginning. 3) It finally …

The author compares the enthusiasm for trains to philately and butterfly hunting because … 1) it turned into a pastime. 2) they all require patience. 3) they all became unpopular.…

The author mentions a library and leather armchairs in order to illustrate … 1) how important trains were for the country. 2) how successful the Railway Club became. 3) the amount…

The word them in “hundreds of them …” (paragraph 6) refers to … 1) people. 2) locomotives. 3) train spotters. 4) lines. The wordthemin “hundreds of them …” (paragraph 6) refers to…

How does, judging by the last paragraph, the author feel about Glenfinnan remembered through Harry Potter rather than the Bonnie Prince Charlie? 1) Enthusiastic. 2) Indifferent. 3…

The author was chosen for her current position because of … 1) her passion for volunteering. 2) the advice she gave others. 3) her volunteering background. 4) her leadership skill…

Why did the author enjoy her work in community development? 1) She took part in interesting events. 2) She became part of the community. 3) She developed her skills. 4) She saw th…

Why did the author have difficulties when volunteering? 1) People did not understand the purpose of volunteering. 2) Employers did not want to pay volunteers. 3) She spent too muc…

The main idea expressed in paragraphs 4 and 5 is that volunteering … 1) develops creativity and talent. 2) becomes more adaptive and flexible. 3) helps build closer relations with…

The pronoun this in “I was so happy to hear this...” (paragraph 6) refers to the … 1) offer to study together. 2) young men's gratitude. 3) surprising information. 4) advice on ho…

The word profound in “volunteer work can have such a profound impact …” (paragraph 6) means … 1) significant. 2) instant. 3) severe. 4) visual. The wordprofoundin “volunteer work …

Which piece of advice about volunteering does the author NOT give to her peers? 1) Do not to expect quick results. 2) Develop through volunteering. 3) Become part of a social grou…

The purpose of the text is to... 1) discuss the health benefits of exercise. 2) give advice on different types of exercise. 3) share the author’s experience of exercising. 4) expl…

What is the best summary of the advice given in paragraph 2? 1) A short workout is better than a longer session. 2) Put regular exercise into your schedule on the phone. 3) It’s v…

The author’s message in paragraphs 3 and 4 is that … 1) testing various ways of exercising will help you stick to it. 2) if you fail to do exercise once, it’s likely you’ll give u…