English – a global language.

Test 2. English – a global language.

1. Прочитай текст и выполни задание.

Big Red London Buses

What is the best-known symbol of London? Big Ben? St Paul's Cathedral? Can it be the big red London double-decker bus?

It certainly can be. Every day, thousands of Londoners use the big red buses to move around the town. Every tourist knows that a one-day London bus pass can be used on all bus routes. London bus can offer a wonderful way to see the sights of Britain's capital city.

Since 1911 the big red motor bus has been London's 'king of the road'. The idea of the 'double-decker' is much older than the motor bus. Until the 1930s the 'double-decker' bus had no roof. Some passengers sat inside, and the rest travelled on the roof. It was too bad if it was raining! But then all new buses became equipped with roofs over the upper deck.

Today the only open-topped buses are the special tourist buses.

The most popular buses are those from the 'Routemasters' which date from the 1950s and 60s. It is popular because it has an open platform at the back end and passengers can climb on and off when they want, even if the bus is moving (though this is not recommended!). These buses were designed specially for London, by people who knew what London needed. They have served their purpose well!

1. Выбери too или also.

1. Peter is a scientist; his brother is a scientist ____. 2) Her voice is deep and ___ pleasant. 3) Is French ____ a global language? 4) In other words, eastern cultures are interesting ____.

1. Используй the, a/an там, где это необходимо.

1. I like such _____ weather. 2) ____ Dutch live in Holland, they speak ____. 3) It was such ____ perfect day. 4) Shakespeare had such _____ rich vocabulary. 5) They are such good _____ friends.

1. Раскрой скобки, используя нужную форму глагола.

Mrs Jones and Mrs Partridge are friends. They (be)____ friends since their childhood. Mrs Jones (live)____ in a house in Putney and her friend (rent)______ a flat nearby. Every week they (have)_____ tea and a nice chat together. That Wednesday Mrs Jones (wake up)_____early in the morning and (make)_____ a tasty cake from flour, cream and butter. At 12 o’clock she (put)______ the cake and some cookies for her friend into the shopping bag and (go)_____ to the door. Her favourite cat Duncan (look)______ at her very sadly. “All right, dear, I (take)___ you with me if you (behave)____ yourself,” – (say)_____Mrs Jones, (put)_____ the cat into the shopping bag too and (leave)_____.