Entry test Variant 1 Surname: ________________________
Task 1. Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
The River Amazon flows / is flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
Dolphins eat / are eating fish.
I walk / walked to school every day.
The plane leaves / has left at four o’clock. We must be at the airport by two o’clock.
Next Saturday, Daisy is flying / flies to London for a business meeting.
She has taken / took fifteen pictures today.
I am going to become / will become a famous violinist one day.
I have seen / saw this film before.
What were you doing / did you do at ten o’clock this morning?
Her feet hurt. She has been walking / was walking all morning.
Task 2. Complete the questions for the answers.
A (1)___________ are you? B Not bad, thanks.
A (2)____________ you from? B Manchester.
A (3)____________ any brothers or sisters? B Yes, I have got a brother.
A (4)____________ your brother? B He’s 19.
Task 3. Choose the correct word.
I am going to the library / post office to borrow a book.
There are some beautiful paintings at the theater / art gallery.
She is hard-working / lazy. She never does her homework.
Tom needs some stamps. He is going to the church / post office.
I am generous / mean. I often buy presents for my friends and family.
You can see lots of interesting old things at the bus station / museum.
I really like swimming / rollerblading – especially in the sea.
I really like music / basketball. I don’t play it, but I watch games on TV.
He is kind / unkind. He always helps people.
I help people when they are ill. I am a builder / doctor.
Task 4. Underline the correct word in the following sentences.
Two friends were… (B1- travelled, travelling) on the road together when… (B2- sudden, suddenly) they came face to face with a large bear. In great fear, and without a … (B3- think, thought) about his… (B4- companion, company), one man immediately… (B5- climbed, climbs) a tree and hid. The other, seeing that he was alone opposite the bear, threw himself on the ground and … (B6- pretended, pretending) to be dead, for he had heard that a bear will not touch a dead body. The bear approached him, sniffing at his nose and ears, but the man, with great … (B7- courage, courageous), held his breath and kept still, and at last the bear, thinking him dead, walked … (B8- slowly, slow) away. When the bear was far the first … (B9- traveller, travel) came down from his tree and asked his companion what the bear had said to him. He said: “I observed from my tree that he put his mouth very close to your ear.” His companion replied: “It was not a great secret. He wisely advised me not to keep company with those who when they get into … (B10- difficulty, difficult), leave their friends in the trouble.”
READING. Прочитайте данный текст. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений А1- А9 соответствуют содержанию текста (True), какие не соответствуют (False).
One of the most important dates during the days of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs was 12th October 1492: the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The fact that Christopher Columbus (who was not originally Spanish) appealed to a foreign court to offer his services proved that the discovery of America was not unexpected. Portugal and Spain were well-advanced in the exploration of overseas routes and Sevilla, a wealthy Spanish city, was by then an important commercial centre. We know that the African routes were closed to Spain in favour of Portugal. In 1479, Alfonso V of Portugal recognized the rights of Spain over the Canary Islands, while Spain recognized the rights of Portugal over the Azores, Cape Verde and Madeira.
The Canary Islands were an excellent bridge for alternate routes. Unified Spain possessed in 1492 a powerful war machine, a solid economy, naval experience including the exploration of trade routes and notable scientific-technical potential, mathematicians, geographers, astronomers and shipbuilders who had been formed in a melting-pot of three cultures: Jews, Muslims and Christians. Its only rival was its neighbour, Portugal, which, as we know, had put a stop to Spanish expansion in Africa. Columbus’ offer was rapidly accepted, but during his journey to Asia his caravels unexpectedly came across the American continent. The Spanish were especially well prepared by history to conquer, occupy, populate and exploit new lands and assimilate new people. America thus became the new frontier-land for those people used to its ways and with the military, diplomats and administrative arms at their disposal to face the challenge. By the middle of the 16th century, they had settled in the two most important places, Mexico on the Atlantic, and Peru on the Pacific.
*court – суд *unexpected – неожиданно *were well-advanced – хорошо продвинулись
*route – маршрут *in favour of – в пользу *recognized the rights – признал права *possess – владеть *expansion – распространение *rival – соперник *prepared – подготовленный
A1 The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus was an important event in the life of Spain.
1) True 2) False
A2 The discovery of America was unexpected.
1) True 2) False
A3 Sevilla was the largest sea port and trade center of the world.
1) True 2) False
A4 In the 15-th century it was the privilege of Portugal to use African routes.
1) True 2) False
A5 By 1492 Spain had serious resourses to expand its world influence
1) True 2) False
A6 Spain had necessary professions for making new routes in the world.
1) True 2) False
A7 During his journey to Africa Columbus unexpectedly came across the American continent.
1) True 2) False
A8 The Spanish were not ready to settle on the newly open lands.
1) True 2) False
A9 The Portugals had settled in the two most important places, Mexico on the Atlantic, and Peru on the Pacific.
True 2) False
Entry test Variant 2 Surname: ________________________
Task 1. Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
He usually wakes/wake up at 7 o’clock.
I am/are busy now.
Don’t/doesn’t be late!
She promise/promised to help me.
We aren’t/don’t friends anymore.
The baby is/am sleeping now.
I have/has never been to England.
They can’t/don’t do this work.
I will leave/am leaving tomorrow.
Where were/was you yesterday?
Task 2. Complete the questions for the answers.
A (1)___________ are you? B Fine, thanks.
A (2)____________ you from? B California.
A (3)____________ any brothers or sisters? B Yes, I have got a brother.
A (4)____________ your mother? B She’s 39.
Task 3. Choose the correct word.
1) Lynn careful / carefully put the eggs on the table.
2) Juan writes very good / well.
3) Peter was upset because he played bad / badly.
4) Mr. Thompson drove careless / carelessly and crashed his car into a tree.
5) Elisha has a wonderful / wonderfully voice.
6) The baby slept quiet / quietly.
7) Sarah has a nice / nicely room.
8) Costas speaks perfect / perfectly French.
9) A: I can't cope/face with this pressure.
10) B: Take/keep it easy. Things will get better.
Task 4. Underline the correct word in the following sentences.
Two friends were… (B1- travelled, travelling) on the road together when… (B2- sudden, suddenly) they came face to face with a large bear. In great fear, and without a … (B3- think, thought) about his… (B4- companion, company), one man immediately… (B5- climbed, climbs) a tree and hid. The other, seeing that he was alone opposite the bear, threw himself on the ground and … (B6- pretended, pretending) to be dead, for he had heard that a bear will not touch a dead body. The bear approached him, sniffing at his nose and ears, but the man, with great … (B7- courage, courageous), held his breath and kept still, and at last the bear, thinking him dead, walked … (B8- slowly, slow) away. When the bear was far the first … (B9- traveller, travel) came down from his tree and asked his companion what the bear had said to him. He said: “I observed from my tree that he put his mouth very close to your ear.” His companion replied: “It was not a great secret. He wisely advised me not to keep company with those who when they get into … (B10- difficulty, difficult), leave their friends in the trouble.”
READING. Прочитайте данный текст. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений
1-10 соответствуют содержанию текста (True), какие не соответствуют (False).
STAMFORD SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer schools in England for foreigners have become quite popular and there are many of them all over England. Why? Because England is a very good place to learn English. When the students leave the classroom they have many opportunities to practice the English they have learnt.
One of these schools is Stamford Summer School, situated 90 miles north of London. The students live at the school or with a family in the town. Most students over 14 prefer to stay with a family.
Students going to the Summer School should have been learning* English for at least* one year. At the beginning of each course every student does a test. The result of this test determines what class the student will be in.
There are three lessons (50 minutes each) every morning. The aim* of these lessons is to improve the students’ English. At the same time the lessons try to give the students some knowledge of Britain, its people and history – and knowledge of daily life in Britain.
Stamford Summer School is especially for boys and girls who are interested in sport. Other activities are: discos, table tennis, competitions and films (video). During the course there are excursions to London, Cambridge and other places.
Students come from all over Europe. They have two things in common*. They are interested in sport and they want to improve their English.
*In common – общие; * The aim – цель; *Should have been learning –должны были изучать; * At least – по меньшей мере
1. Students are at school 150 minutes every morning.
2.The lessons try to give the students knowledge of Britain’s people and history.
3. Stamford Summer School is south of London.
4. Competitions are other activities.
5. Students come from all over the world.
6. Summer schools in England are for local (местный) people.
7. During the course there are different excursions.
8. The aim of the lessons is to improve students’ English.
9. Students have a lot of opportunities to improve their English.
10. At the beginning of each course not every student does a test.
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Task 1. Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
The River Amazon flows / is flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
Dolphins eat / are eating fish.
I walk / walked to school every day.
The plane leaves / has left at four o’clock. We must be at the airport by two o’clock.
Next Saturday, Daisy is flying / flies to London for a business meeting.
She has taken / took fifteen pictures today.
I am going to become / will become a famous violinist one day.
I have seen / saw this film before.
What were you doing / did you do at ten o’clock this morning?
Her feet hurt. She has been walking / was walking all morning.
Task 2. Complete the questions for the answers.
1 _______How are you___
2________Where are you from____
3________Have you got_______
4_______How old is_______
Task 3. Choose the correct word.
I am going to the library / post office to borrow a book.
There are some beautiful paintings at the theater / art gallery.
She is hard-working / lazy. She never does her homework.
Tom needs some stamps. He is going to the church / post office.
I am generous / mean. I often buy presents for my friends and family.
You can see lots of interesting old things at the bus station / museum.
I really like swimming / rollerblading – especially in the sea.
I really like music / basketball. I don’t play it, but I watch games on TV.
He is kind / unkind. He always helps people.
I help people when they are ill. I am a builder / doctor.
Task 4. Complete the text with the past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
______played______
______scored_______
______did not win___
______were________
_____finished_________
Task 5. Read Joanna’s e-mail. Match the three main paragraphs with three of the headings.
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