Контрольная работа. Модуль 2. Spotlight 10

Control work 2 Spotlight 10 Variant 1

1. Reading (True, False, Not stated)

Within a ten minute walk of Windsor Castle, across a bridge over the River Thames, there’s an old Gothic building. It is the legendary Eton College. It is one of England’s largest independent schools and one of the highest in prestige. Members of the British royal family are traditionally educated here. It was one of the best schools when first founded and remains so now; it is still commonly known as one of the greatest schools among all the schools in the world.

Following the old tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all students live and study at the school with their fellow students throughout the school year. Eton is also one of the four remaining boys’ schools, so there’s no opportunity for a girl to study there. Eton students traditionally come from England’s wealthiest and most prestigious families, many of them aristocratic. Boys enter Eton at about 13 and continue there until they are ready to enter university.

The school was founded by Henry VI in the fifteenth century to provide free education for poor pupils who would then go on to get a higher education at King’s College in Cambridge. That connection no longer exists today.

1. Eton College is a modern Gothic building.

2. Boys and girls can study there.

3. The school was founded in the XVth century.

4. It`s one of the greatest schools in Europe.

5. All students wear a white tie.

1. Grammar (ing-form/Infinitive)

1. He would like (watch) this film.

2. It`s no use (discuss) the problem.

3. I want him (tell) the news.

4. You have (come) back.

5. We are interested in (play) the guitar.

1. Writing

You are going to give a talk about holidays. (7 предложений)

Remember to say:

• what holidays are most popular in your country;

• what your favourite holiday is and how you celebrate it;

• if you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why.

Control work 2 Spotlight 10 Variant 2

1. Reading (True, False, Not stated)

Halloween dates back to an ancient Celtic festival. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area of Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day showed that the summer was over and winter had come. Because of the cold and darkness, winter was associated with human death.

Celts believed that on Halloween night the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. With their help, the Druids or Celtic priests, could predict the future. It was important because people depended on the natural world which was dangerous and changeable. They wanted to know what their life would be like in the next year.

For this event the Druids built big bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals. It was a gift to the Celtic gods. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes made of animal heads and skins. They sang, danced and listened to the stories the Druids told them.

1. The Celts celebrated the new year on November 11.

2. The Druids thought the ghosts of the dead returned to earth and helped them to predict the future.

3. The most popular characters were witches, ghosts, and vampires. 

4. The natural world was wonderful and people depended on it.

5. People enjoyed the holiday.

1. Grammar (ing-form/Infinitive)

1. What about (order) the pizza?

2. Do you prefer (watch) the videos or movies?

3. He advised (stay) at home tonight.

4. You should (repair) your bike yourself.

5. I decided (buy) it online.

1. Writing

You are going to give a talk about the Internet. (7 предложений)

Remember to say:

• why using the Internet is so popular;

• how the Internet can help students in their studies;

• whether the Internet can be dangerous, and why.

Control work 2 Spotlight 10 Variant 3

1. Reading (True, False, Not stated)

There's one special day in Britain when you can see lots of people all over the country wearing clown red noses. This is known as Red Nose Day. It's arranged by a charity organisation ‘Comic Relief’ whose aim is to collect money for people who are in need.

‘Comic Relief’ was started in 1985 by the writer Richard Curtis and the comedian Lenny Henry. At that time, people in Ethiopia were suffering from an awful hunger and something had to be done. The idea was simple. Richard and Lenny decided to gather a group of much-loved British comedians to give public performances. And in this way they would collect money to help people in desperate need. They also hoped to let people know about poverty in Africa. Richard and Lenny strongly believe that laughter is the best weapon to fight tragedy, poverty and injustice. That was how ‘Comic Relief’ was born.

One of the main events organised by ‘Comic Relief’ is Red Nose Day. It takes place every two years in the spring, though many people think that this day should be held annually. The first Red Nose Day was held on 5 February 1988 and since then they have been held on the second or third Friday in March.

1. The Red Nose Day is celebrated to raise money for charity.

2. The organization was founded by Richard Curtis and Lenny Harry.

3. They gave public performances about tragedy, poverty and injustice.

4. On Red Nose Day money-raising events take place all over the country and many schools participate.

5. This holiday is hold every Friday in March.

1. Grammar (ing-form/Infinitive)

1. He promised (finish) the homework by 6 pm.

2. Let him (go) with us.

3. I`m looking forward to (visit) the café,

4. We were glad (use) these websites.

5. They are used to (wear) the dresses.

1. Writing

You are going to give a talk about TV. (7 предложений)

Remember to say:

• whether watching TV is still a popular pastime with teenagers, and why, or why not;

• how many hours a week you watch TV;

• what you like and dislike most about TV.