TEST Module 1 the 10th form
Variant 1
READING Match the texts (1-4) to the headings (A-G). There is one extra heading that you do not need to use.
An interesting read
What’s in fashion
Horoscope update
Sharing a problem
Internet pals
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USE OF ENGLISH
Chose the best word (A-D) for each gap (1-7)
Peter the Great (1672-1725)is probably the 1)…….. famous of all the Russian tsars.
Under his rule, Russia 2)……. From being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to 3)…….. being recognized, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he 4)…….. changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He 5)……. much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden.
He founded St Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St Petersburg became the new capital 6)…….. his kingdom.
In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a 7)…… time later.
A very B most C best D well
A changed B differed C best D well
A save B keep C avoid D stop
A had B made C did D brought
A spent B had C used D passed
A at B in C for D of
A little B few C short D some
People and Characters.
Fill in: trusting, selfish, loyal, moody, aggressive
You are just too ….! You shouldn’t believe everything people tell you!
She is so …. . She only thinks of herself!
Thanks for your support. You’re such a(n) ….. friend.
John is happy one minute and sad the next. He’s so….. .
Lee can be very …. at times. I thought he was going to hit you.
Phrasal Verbs
Fill in: forward to, up, out for, after, down on
Can you look … my cat while I’m away?
If you don’t know her phone number, then look it … in the phone directory.
If you go swimming, look … boats.
I’ve been looking … this holiday for ages.
You shouldn’t discriminate against people. It’s not right to look … others.
5. Translate
проводить время с друзьями;
с нетерпением ждать лета;
искать слово в словаре;
доверчивый ребенок;
Тебе не следует посылать СМСки по телефону во время урока.
Я считаю, что разглядывать витрины – это пустая трата времени.
Мой приятель был настоящим фанатиком футбола.
Grammar
I … (see) the dentist this afternoon.
Laura …(just finish) cooking dinner.
He … (read) the magazine all morning.
My cousin … (live) in Wales.
I …(have) lots of friends, and I … (know) some of them since I started school.
TEST Module 1 the 10th form
Variant 2
READING Match the texts (1-4) to the headings (A-G). There is one extra heading that you do not need to use.
What’s in fashion
Sharing a problem
Making plans
Novel
School report
I am a sixteen-year-old student who has been brought up to a respect other people, so why don’t people respect me too? OK, so I’m short and fat, but that’s no reason for other kids to make fun of me behind my back! Please help me. I’ve had enough!
I’m sorry that I haven’t written back sooner. I’ve been studying for exams. They’re over now and I have time on my hands. Tell me, what are you going to do for the holidays? Why don’t we meet up and go shopping? The winter sales are staring soon and I need some new jeans! There are some real cool ones at our local shopping centre.
Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do. Once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “ and what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?”.
Lizzy is a hard-working, dedicated student
USE OF ENGLISH
Chose the best word (A-D) for each gap (1-8)
Taking up the entire east side of Red Square, and looking more 1) … a palace than a shopping centre the State Universal Store is one of Russia’s 2) … and best-known department stores.
Built at the 3)… of the 19th century, it has an elegantly decorated interior, which includes an impressive fountain and a magnificent glass ceiling. It once had over 1200 separate shops and stalls, making it one of Moscow’s liveliest markets.
A whole day can easily be 4) … window shopping around the building’s 200 shops. It’s amazing how many well-known brand names and designer labels there are. The store is very 5) … with tourists, many of whom look forward 6) … spending a few hours here. If you’re enthusiastic 7) … fashion and enjoy shopping, it is well worth the effort.
1 A like B unlike C same D love
2 A large B largest C enormous D huge
3 A twist B about C turn D corner
4 A spent B bought C purchased D given
5 A loved B liked C popular D respected
6 A after B out for C to D up
A at B with C towards D about
People and Characters.
Fill in: beautiful, fearful, passionate, trusting, dreamy
He is very … about football. He watches every game he can.
The bride looked … in her wedding gown.
The little boy was … of monsters.
She had a … faraway look on her face.
He paid the man before the job was done. He is very … .
Phrasal Verbs
Fill in: down on, out for, after, forward to, on
Don’t tell me that the concert has been cancelled. I was really looking … it.
My grandmother looks … my baby sister while my mother works.
When you travel abroad, you should look … pickpockets.
My cousin is really arrogant. I hate the way he looks … everyone.
You’re not getting … very well with your brother.
5. Translate
с нетерпением ожидать школьных каникул;
злые слова;
заботливая мать;
просматривать сайты в Интернете;
Мой приятель стал настоящим фанатиком футбола.
Я не люблю агрессивных людей.
Я хочу, чтобы все люди считали меня дружелюбным и веселым.
Grammar
Derek … (watch) a new DVD now.
We always … (send) text messages to one another.
This weekend, my friends and I … (go) out clubbing.
What … you … (do) all summer since you got here?
I … (play) it every day for the past week.
TEST Module 1 the 10th form
Variant 3
READING Match the texts (1-4) to the headings (A-G). There is one extra heading that you do not need to use.
Sports article
Film review
Holiday brochure ad
A thank-you letter
Beauty tips
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2. A lion, Samson
3. I really like it of course and I’ve already started playing it. I’d actually never heard of it before because it’s so new. I’ll never forget who gave it to me.
4. The winner was Des Griffin, who showed some remarkable determination on the day. His powerful creative moves make the best skateboarding fanatics jealous.
USE OF ENGLISH
Chose the best word (A-D) for each gap (1-7)
Peter the Great (1672-1725)is probably the 1)…….. famous of all the Russian tsars.
Under his rule, Russia 2)……. From being a poor farming society into an empire as strong as the other European powers. Peter toured Europe, sometimes in disguise to 3)…….. being recognized, and learned about western culture and science. Returning to Russia, he 4)…….. changes to his army and government to make Russia more like Europe, especially Germany. He 5)……. much of his time fighting wars, first against the Ottoman Empire and then against Sweden.
He founded St Petersburg, his most lasting contribution to Russia, on some land he conquered along the Baltic Sea. A gateway to Europe, St Petersburg became the new capital 6)…….. his kingdom.
In 1725, after bravely trying to rescue some drowning sailors, he ended up with a bad cold and died a 7)…… time later.
A very B most C best D well
A changed B differed C best D well
A save B keep C avoid D stop
A had B made C did D brought
A spent B had C used D passed
A at B in C for D of
A little B few C short D some
People and Characters.
Fill in: dishonest, funny, patient, loyal, active
Jack is always telling jokes. He’s so … .
He is very … . He rides his bike, runs and plays sports.
John cannot be trusted. He is very … .
He goes to all of his teams’ matches. He is a … fan.
Sara is a good teacher. She is very … and kind.
Phrasal Verbs
Fill in: on, up, forward to, up, in
During the week I don’t do much in the evenings apart from my homework, so I really look … the weekends.
He saw a girl who was rapidly shooting … into a woman and didn’t like it.
Having swept … the floor of the fireplace, Beth put a pair of shoes down to warn.
You’re not getting … very well with your brother.
“I’m the oldest”, began Meg, but Jo cut … with her decision.
5. Translate
выполнять поручения;
ходить по клубам;
уважительное молчание;
доверчивый ребенок;
Когда у меня есть свободное время, я люблю общаться с друзьями в Интернете.
Он надежный человек, ему можно доверять.
Я считаю, что разглядывать витрины – это пустая трата времени.
Grammar
They … (move) to Australia this summer.
China … (become) more and more powerful.
How long … you… (be) to Petersburg?
I … (save) my money for three weeks now. I’ve almost got enough.
Helen is a very loyal friend. I … (know) her for ten years now.