Контрольная работа SPOTLIGHT 9, Module 2

Grade 9. Module 2.

V-1

Task 1. Complete the sentences using the following words: quiet, isolated, pretty, narrow, dirty, noisy, tree-lined, industrial, modern, spacious

1. After living in a bustling city centre, they moved to a …………………… village.

2. The path to the beach was ……………………, so only one person could walk at a time.

3. We couldn't sleep because the street outside our hotel was very …………………….

4. They bought a …………………… old cottage in the countryside.

5. The …………………… area of the city was full of factories and warehouses.

6. I love walking my dog down the …………………… streets in this neighbourhood.

7. The new art gallery is in a very …………………… building made of glass and steel.

8. Their new flat is surprisingly ……………………, with plenty of room for a large family.

9. The river was so …………………… that we didn't want to swim in it.

10. The house is very ……………………; it's miles from the nearest town.

Task 2.  Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets: the gerund (-ing) or the infinitive (to + verb).

1. I love ________ (swim) in the ocean early in the morning.

2. You can ________ (leave) whenever you want.

3. She's looking forward to ________ (start) her new job.

4. It was kind of you ________ (help) me with my luggage.

5. He wants ________ (learn) Japanese next year.

6. The music made me ________ (feel) happy.

7. We prefer ________ (travel) by train rather than by bus.

8. Students must ________ (wear) uniforms at this school.

9. I'm used to ________ (work) under pressure.

10. It was stupid of me ________ (forget) the keys.

Task 3. Form a noun from the adjective in brackets to complete each sentence. Use the suffixes: -ance, -cy, -ence, -ness, -ity.

1. There is no need for ………………… between best friends. (SECRET)

2. The teacher explained the ………………… of recycling to the class. (IMPORTANT)

3. Thank you for all your ………………… during my stay. (KIND)

4. You need a lot of ………………… to work with children. (PATIENT)

5. We have installed a ………………… system in our car. (SECURE)

6. Physical ………………… is important for a healthy life. (ACTIVE)

Task 4. Fill in the blanks with the correct particle: up for, out, of, off with, up. 

1. It was dark, but I could just make ……… a figure in the distance. (see clearly)

2. The thief made ……… my wallet while I was distracted. (stole and ran away with)

3. He tried to make ……… being late by bringing flowers. (compensate for)

4. Children often make ……… imaginary friends. (invent)

5. What do you make ……… our new boss? (think about)

Grade 9. Module 2.

V-2

Task 1. Complete the sentences using the following words: crowded, expensive, comfortable, ugly, attractive, old, beautiful, traditional, spacious, noisy

1. The city centre is always …………………… with tourists during the summer.

2. The flat is small but very ……………………, with soft sofas and warm lighting.

3. They couldn't afford to live in that area because it's too …………………….

4. Although the building looks …………………… from the outside, the apartments inside are lovely.

5. We stayed in a …………………… hotel with great views of the mountains.

6. The …………………… house was built over 200 years ago.

7. It's a …………………… building with beautiful wooden details and a sloping roof.

8. The main square is very ……………………, especially in the evenings.

9. They have a …………………… garden where the children can run and play.

10. The city is famous for its …………………… architecture and parks.

Task 2.  Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets: the gerund (-ing) or the infinitive (to + verb).

1. I can't stand ________ (wait) in long lines.

2. They will ________ (arrive) at 5 o'clock.

3. We have difficulty ________ (find) a good restaurant here.

4. It was brave of him ________ (save) the child.

5. She promised ________ (return) the book tomorrow.

6. Let the children ________ (play) in the garden.

7. He doesn't mind ________ (cook) dinner tonight.

8. You may ________ (take) these documents with you.

9. I'm excited about ________ (meet) your family.

10. It's nice ________ (see) you again after all these years.

Task 3. Form a noun from the adjective in brackets to complete each sentence. Use the suffixes: -ance, -cy, -ence, -ness, -ity.

1. The ………………… of the mission was paramount. (SECRET)

2. He finally understood the ………………… of the situation. (IMPORTANT)

3. Her ………………… towards animals is well-known. (KIND)

4. Learning a new language requires a great deal of ………………… . (PATIENT)

5. The new software improves the ………………… of your data. (SECURE)

6. Regular ………………… helps to reduce stress. (ACTIVE)

Task 4. Fill in the blanks with the correct particle: up for, out, of, off with, up. 

1. I can't make ……… the words on this sign; it's too far away. (see clearly)

2. Someone made ……… my phone from the table at the cafe. (stole and ran away with)

3. She cooked a special dinner to make ……… missing his birthday. (compensate for)

4. He had to make ……… an excuse for not doing his homework. (invent)

5. I don't know what to make ……… his strange behavior. (think about)

Keys:

V1

1

1. quiet

2. narrow

3. noisy

4. pretty

5. industrial

6. tree-lined

7. modern

8. spacious

9. dirty

10. isolated

2

1. swimming (love + -ing)

2. leave (can + infinitive without to)

3. starting (look forward to + -ing)

4. to help (kind + to-infinitive)

5. to learn (want + to-infinitive)

6. feel (make + infinitive without to)

7. traveling/travelling (prefer + -ing)

8. wear (must + infinitive without to)

9. working (be used to + -ing)

10. to forget (stupid + to-infinitive)

3

1. secrecy

2. importance

3. kindness

4. patience

5. security

6. activity

4

1. out

2. off with

3. up for

4. up

5. of

v2

1

1. crowded

2. comfortable

3. expensive

4. ugly

5. beautiful

6. old

7. traditional

8. attractive

9. spacious

10. beautiful

2

1. waiting (can't stand + -ing)

2. arrive (will + infinitive without to)

3. finding (have difficulty (in) + -ing)

4. to save (brave + to-infinitive)

5. to return (promise + to-infinitive)

6. play (let + infinitive without to)

7. cooking (don't mind + -ing)

8. take (may + infinitive without to)

9. meeting (be excited about + -ing)

10. to see (nice + to-infinitive)

3

1. secrecy

2. importance

3. kindness

4. patience

5. security

6. activity

4

1. out

2. off with

3. up for

4. up

5. of