Контрольная работа, 9 класс

I variant

1. Read the text and write if the statements are True, False or Not Stated

Television unifies us

The press, television and radio (mass media) play an important part in the life of the society. They influence the way people look at the world and make them change their views. Some people say, ”News is not what happens – it is what you see or read in mass media.” In other words, mass media shapes public opinion. (Sometimes it is good, but sometimes terribly bad. It depends.)

Millions of people in their spare time watch TV and read newspapers and magazines. Television dominates one`s life if the family watches it most of the time. Television informs, educates, and entertains people. It is also a habit-forming drug impossible to resist.

Various TV games, such as quiz  shows, and music programmes attract a large audience. During TV quiz programmes the questions are answered by the viewers.

Then there are daily TV serials known as soap operas. Some people find them boring, others consider them to be good entertainment and relaxation.

There is also a lot of advertising on TV. A lot of commercial firms buy the time to advertise their goods.

Advertising often annoys the general public. A film, a good basketball or football match may be interrupted several times with advertisements for the soap powder or new perfume.

To convince the viewers that a certain product is the best and to persuade him to buy it takes not only a lot of imagination but also a lot of time. The same advertisements are repeated dozens of time every day, which bores the viewers.

Some people say there is too much violence on television, which has a bad influence on viewers, especially young people. Television often shows scenes of violence.

But it is hardly fair to say that TV doesn`t try to raise the cultural level of the people or develop their artistic taste. Many of TV programmes are excellent: they are made in good taste and with great professional skill. Television brings into millions of homes not only news and entertainment, but also cultural and educational programmes.

Good or bad, television brings the world into our home and makes us closer to other people.

Besides, it is a good company for people who live alone.

1. Mass media forms public opinion.

2. Now people prefer computers to TV.

3. People don’t like watching soap operas.

4. Advertising bother people.

5. There is a lot of cruelty on TV.

6. TV raise the cultural level of people.

1. Match the word and its definition .

1. Fill in: called, broadcasting, transmitted, channel, advertising,

1. Smoking _____ is banned on TV.

2. The BBC is the largest _____ corporation in the world.

3. Culture is the ______ for educational programs about art and culture.

4. Quality newspapers are usually ----- broadsheet.

5. This program is ________ on TNT channel.

V. Open the brackets, using correct form of the verb.

1. If they (mention) this yesterday, everything would have been done.

3. If I (to find) that letter, I’ll show it to you.

4. If I meet him, I (to invite) him.

5. Would they come if we (to invite) them?

VI. Make up Conditional sentences|:

1) it / rain tomorrow /we not /go to the park - …………………………………………………………….

2) you / heat the water/ it/ boil. - …………………………………………………………………………..

3) water/ freeze/ it/ turn to ice - …………………………………………………………………………..

II variant

1. Read the text and write if the statements are True, False or Not Stated

"Television, computers, books"

As far as books and computers are concerned, I can say in my firm confidence that computers will never replace books. First because they fulfill different functions. It's true that both books and computers contain information. But one computer is worth the whole library. So perhaps, computers will replace reference books because it's quicker and easier to find the necessary information in the computer than in reference books.

But I'm sure computers can't be compared to fiction. Historical novels, adventure books, detective stories, science fiction, romance, poems, recommended by teachers create a special atmosphere. They take us into the imaginary world of high human emotions, exciting relations. A computer can help you in reading these books without turning the pages but working on the computer demands certain effort. You are to sit straight, not to stoop, you keep your finger on the keyboard. Besides computers have a harmful impact on the eyesight. In my opinion, it's impossible to read "War and Peace" on the screen. We'll lack something important: the invisible contact with the writer who speaks with us from the passed centuries.

As to TV, it's role is expressed in the proverb, "It's better to see than to hear". Paraphrasing it we can say it's good to see after you have read. Screen versions of literary masterpieces add much to our understanding the author and arouse unforgettable emotions. But books are the greatest wonders in the world, which brings us knowledge and bring us up. Through centuries and distances we can keep in touch with the greatest minds in the universe.

1. Books and computers are alike.

2. It is quicker and easier to find the necessary information in the reference book

3. A computer can help you in reading books .

4. Reading books on the computer we lose contact with the writer.

5. TV is the best source of mass media.

6. Screen versions of literary masterpieces add much to our understanding the author and arouse unforgettable emotions.

1. Match the word and its definition .

1. F

5. iIV. Fill in: favourite, tabloids, high-grade, search for, broadcasts

1. NTV ______ a great variety of criminal films and serials .

2. Newspapers which give latest scandals and gossips about celebrities are called _______ .

3. On the Internet I can _______ information on anything I like.

4. My ______ TV channel is the First channel.

5. The First channel shows _____ programs

V. Open the brackets, using correct form of the verb.

1. The evening will be fine, if only we (not have) a storm.

2. If you (leave) at two, you will be there before dark.

3. Michael would not agree even if you (to ask) him.

4. The boss (be) very disappointed if you aren’t at the meeting tomorrow.

5. The old gentleman doesn’t go out in winter. He (go) out if the weather gets warmer

VI. Make up Conditional sentences:

1) I / need your help/ I/ phone you - ………………………………………………………………………

2) we / pay for dinner/ you pay for lunch - ………………………………………………………………… 

3) you/ mix/black and white/ get / grey……………………………………………………………………