December Test - 8 / Variant 1 ________________________
1. Read the text. Match the titles
to the tips. One title is extra.
Nine
Tips to Building Self-Esteem
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1. SOCIALISE
2. START SMALL
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3. SET GOALS
4. SMILE MORE
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5. IMAGINE THE PERSON YOU’D LIKE
TO BE
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In order to build your self-esteem, you must establish yourself as the master
of your own life. Every single minute of your life is a moment you can change
for the better. Start with the smallest or the most important task. The
following are tips to help build higher self-esteem.
A
Start with
something you can do immediately and easily. When we start with small
successes, we build momentum (импульс, толчок) to get more confidence in our abilities. What are some
small actions you can take immediately to demonstrate that you can achieve
goals you’ve set for yourself? For example, clean your desk, organise your
papers, or wash the dishes as you promised your Mum. Become your own personal
cheerleader. Don’t be afraid to celebrate even your smallest successes.
В Use the power of your imagination.
Create an image of yourself as the confident and self-assured person you want
to become. When you are this person, how will you feel? How will others
perceive you? What will your body language look like? How will you talk? See
these clearly in your mind’s eye, with your eyes closed. Practise doing this
for 10 minutes every morning. After that write a description of this person and
all the attributes you’ve observed.
C
Get out of the
house or set up a hangover with a friend. Socialising with others will give us
opportunities to connect with other people, and practise our communication and
interpersonal skills. Try to find opportunities to demonstrate your skills and
abilities. Try to spend more time with those you hold near and dear. At the
same time, try to enlarge your social circle by making an effort to meet
people.
D
Beginning the
inner dialogue about who you are and what you have to offer the world is an
important process in building self-esteem. According to some research, 80% of
people say they don’t have goals. And the people who regularly write down their
goals earn nine times more over their lifetime as people who don’t. By setting
clear goals, you have a clear target of where you want to be. When you take
action towards that goal, you’ll build more confidence and self-esteem in your
abilities to follow through.
2. Choose the right variant.
1. By the time her guests arrived,
Anna ____ for hours. a/ had been cooking b/ had cooked c/ cooked
2. He ___ in a cafe, when I ___
him. a/ sat, saw b/ sat ,was seeing c/ was sitting , saw d/ had sat,
saw
3. I _____ my best friend ____
1998. 1/ knew , since b/ had known, for c/ have known, since
4. When the war ____, we ___ in
Lion. a/ began, lived b/ was beginning, was living c/ began, were living
5. My sister ___ in a bank ten
years ago. a/ has worked b/ worked c/ has worked d/ was working
6. George ____ in London from 2001
to 2015. a/ have lived b/ lived c/ has lived
7. When I ___ , the sun ___
brightly. a/ went out, shone d/ was going out, shone c/ went out, was
shining
8. By the time her father got home,
Sonia ___ cleaning the rooms. a/finished b/ had been finishing c/ had
finished
9. The children ___ that game many
times! They just love it. a/ has played b/ played c/ have played were
playing
10. ___ your room last night? a/
have you cleaned b/ do you clean c/ did you clean d/ has you clean
3. Fill in the gaps with a suitable
time word: ago before since for already yet still
1. A: How is your leg? Are you able
to walk without crutches?
B: Yes, it’s much better. But
I _____________ can't run on it.
2. A: Are you coming out with us
this evening?
B: I’m afraid I haven't
finished my homework __________ , so I can't.
3. A: It has been raining non-stop
______________ this morning, so the game has been cancelled.
B: That's unlucky. It hadn't
rained ____________ a few weeks up until today.
4. A: Jenny, could you check what
time the flight arrives, please?
В: I
have _______________ done that. It gets in at 10:15.
5. A: Did you know that it’s Bill
and Mary’s anniversary today?
B: Yes. They got married 25
years ___________.
6. A: Remember to turn off the
computer screen _________ you leave the office.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
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