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1/30 Вид в сложном повествовании и дискурсе C2

In 'He is being foolish' vs. 'He is foolish,' the progressive form implies...

The speaker is unsure if he is foolish. There is no difference in meaning. The foolishness is a temporary behavior, not a permanent trait. The foolishness is a permanent, unchangeable trait.

2/30 Прагматика (речевые акты, импликатура, стратегии вежливости) C2

Critically evaluate the 'face-saving' function of indirect speech acts, considering potential cultural variations and misunderstandings.

Indirect speech acts are irrelevant to face-saving. Indirect speech acts always save face universally across all cultures. Indirect speech acts are always interpreted literally. Indirect speech acts are often used for face-saving, mitigating threats to positive or negative face. However, their effectiveness is culturally dependent; what is considered face-saving in one culture might be ambiguous or even rude in another, leading to cross-cultural misunderstandings.

3/30 Продвинутая сочинительная связь (параллельные конструкции и парные союзы) C2

She wanted to go to the party, ______ she had to study for an exam.

for so and but

4/30 Лексикограмматика (коллокации и устойчивые выражения) C2

The company decided to ______ its workforce.

A: reduce D C: decrease B: cut

5/30 Архитектура сложных предложений (вложенные, абсолютные и безглагольные придаточные) C2

Which of the following complex sentences demonstrates the most effective use of an inverted conditional clause to express a strong warning?

He had listened, so he would not have made that mistake. He would not have made that mistake if he had listened. If he had listened, he would not have made that mistake. Had he listened, he would not have made that mistake.

6/30 Продвинутый дискурс и связность (тематическая организация) C2

The committee considered several proposals. Among them were plans for a new park, a community center, and a public library.

For example Therefore In addition Among them

7/30 Продвинутая стилистика и регистр C2

What is the stylistic effect of employing a highly fragmented and non-linear narrative structure in a postmodern novel?

It simplifies the story for easier comprehension. It adheres to classical narrative conventions for clarity. It challenges traditional notions of plot and coherence, inviting the reader to actively construct meaning. It primarily serves to confuse and frustrate the reader.

8/30 Вид в сложном повествовании и дискурсе C2

The sentence 'This time next week, I will have been living here for exactly ten years' demonstrates a sophisticated use of aspect to...

Express uncertainty about future plans. Describe a single, short future action. Pinpoint a future moment by celebrating the completion of a long duration. Give a command about a future event.

9/30 Продвинутый дискурс и связность (тематическая организация) C2

The company launched a new product line. As a result, its revenue increased significantly.

In addition Meanwhile As a result Similarly

10/30 Продвинутый дискурс и связность (тематическая организация) C2

The company's initial product launch was met with overwhelming success. This initial success, however, created unforeseen challenges in scaling production to meet demand, leading to supply chain issues.

Consequently, this success led to issues regarding This initial success, however, created unforeseen challenges in In addition, this success resulted in difficulties for Therefore, this success caused problems with

11/30 Архитектура сложных предложений (вложенные, абсолютные и безглагольные придаточные) C2

Which sentence correctly uses an adverb clause of manner?

As if he owns the place, he acts. He acts as if he owned the place. He acts, as if he owns the place. He acts as if he owns the place.

12/30 Продвинутая подчинительная связь (причастные, абсолютные и инфинитивные обороты) C2

The meeting was productive, _______ the initial disagreements.

because of now that despite in order that

13/30 Статические и динамические глаголы (продвинутое использование) C2

The role of a teacher ___ more than just teaching.

is encompassing encompass are encompassing encompasses

14/30 Продвинутая стилистика и регистр C2

Which stylistic device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences?

Chiasmus Antithesis Epistrophe Anaphora

15/30 Продвинутая сочинительная связь (параллельные конструкции и парные союзы) C2

The manager asked us to either finish the report by Friday ______ work overtime.

and or nor but

16/30 Продвинутая стилистика и регистр C2

In a legal brief, a lawyer repeatedly uses Latin phrases and highly complex sentence structures, even when simpler English equivalents exist. Beyond mere tradition, what advanced stylistic purpose does this serve in establishing the register and perceived authority?

To make the brief more accessible to non-legal professionals. To intentionally obscure the legal arguments from the opposing counsel. To demonstrate linguistic creativity and innovation. To reinforce the specialized, exclusive nature of legal discourse and project an image of intellectual rigor and authority.

17/30 Вид в сложном повествовании и дискурсе C2

The 'be going to' future is often used for...

Fixed timetables. Formal announcements. Intentions and predictions based on present evidence. Spontaneous decisions.

18/30 Лексикограмматика (коллокации и устойчивые выражения) C2

The company will ______ a profit this year.

C: take A B: do D: get

19/30 Прагматика (речевые акты, импликатура, стратегии вежливости) C2

Which of Grice's maxims is concerned with being informative?

Maxim of Relation. Maxim of Quality. Maxim of Quantity. Maxim of Manner.

20/30 Продвинутые морфологические модели C2

The word 'motel' is a blend of which two words?

motor and hotel mobile and hotel motion and tell motor and telephone

21/30 Статические и динамические глаголы (продвинутое использование) C2

I ___ him a genius.

considers am considering consider is considering

22/30 Продвинутая сочинительная связь (параллельные конструкции и парные союзы) C2

The success of the negotiation depended on clear communication, mutual understanding, and ______ to compromise.

to be willing willing willingly a willingness

23/30 Архитектура сложных предложений (вложенные, абсолютные и безглагольные придаточные) C2

What is the primary function of a complex sentence in writing?

To show relationships between ideas of unequal importance. To list multiple actions or events. To combine two equally important ideas. To ask a direct question.

24/30 Продвинутая подчинительная связь (причастные, абсолютные и инфинитивные обороты) C2

_______ I known about the danger, I would have warned everyone.

If Should Were Had

25/30 Продвинутая подчинительная связь (причастные, абсолютные и инфинитивные обороты) C2

The reason _______ he resigned was personal.

where when which why

26/30 Продвинутые морфологические модели C2

What suffix is used to form an adjective from the noun 'child'?

-hood -ly -ish -ness

27/30 Лексикограмматика (коллокации и устойчивые выражения) C2

She has a ______ memory for faces.

A B: strong C: good D: sharp

28/30 Продвинутые морфологические модели C2

The word 'alumni' is the plural of 'alumnus'. This is an example of which irregular plural formation?

Vowel mutation Old English plural suffix Zero plural Latin plural

29/30 Прагматика (речевые акты, импликатура, стратегии вежливости) C2

When a speaker says 'I promise to be there,' what kind of speech act is 'promise'?

A declarative verb. A performative verb. A commissive verb. An expressive verb.

30/30 Статические и динамические глаголы (продвинутое использование) C2

The issue ___ from a misunderstanding.

stem are stemming stems is stemming

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