Контрольная работа по английскому языку (9 класс, 2 четверть)

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Контрольная работа за 2 четверть

9 класс

Задание 1. Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов останется без ответа. Занесите Ваши ответы в таблицу.

1. What are the historical facts about street art?

2. Who invented an innovative method?

3. What are different reasons for drawing in the street?

4. Why do some artists prefer to keep their names secret?

5. Who of all the unknown artists became a legendary figure?

6. What is the meaning of the term “street art”?

7. What is a commercial effect of traditional graffiti?

A. Street art can be described as art that is developed in public spaces and above all in the street. It can mean a lot of different things including graffiti, poster art, wall paintings, and just about any artwork that is displayed in public places. Typically, street art is used to separate public-space artwork from illegal graffiti and vandalism.

B. The start of street art is closely connected to graffiti, which appeared in New York in the 1970s. The American artists soon became an inspiration for a number of other young street artists all over the world. For the following ten years graffiti grew more and more popular and was soon joined by new forms of street art including street installations, street sculptures and 3D pavement illusions.

C. Street artists are often associated with opposition. Their artwork is considered a crime and vandalism and the artists may be arrested for damaging property so the artists prefer to use nicknames and create their drawings mostly at night. They are not looking for fame, especially in countries where graffiti is still illegal.

D. Banksy is probably the most famous English street artist who has already become a legendary figure. It’s still true that no one knows who the person really is. However, his works are exhibited in galleries across the world. An American magazine even named him among the top most influential people in the world. However, he was the only one whose photo the magazine could not publish.

E. The motivations and ideas that inspire street artists are as different as the artists themselves. Some street artists, by creating certain works, want to draw attention to social and political problems. For other artists, street art is just a form of self-expression. And there are those who enjoy the challenge and risks which are connected with working illegally in some city areas.

F. Traditional graffiti has recently been used as a successful method for advertising. Lots of companies agree that traditional advertising on city streets is too boring and common so many people simply ignore it. However, graffiti adverts catch your attention, creating a memorable image. Big companies find this quite useful and try to include more elements of graffiti in their advertising campaigns.

Задание 2. Перефразируйте предложения

1. Kate started to write an essay at 14-00. She is still writing it.

Kate _________________________ 14-00.

1. Jane and Ben went for a walk in the morning. They are still walking.

Jane and Ben __________________________ morning.

1. I did the project without any help.

I did _______________________.

1. Jason got no help during the test.

Jason did ___________________.

1. Father started washing the car at 12-00. It's 14-00 now and he is still washing it.

Father ___________________________ for 2 hours already.

1. Ann wrote the poem herself. I wrote the poem myself.

We write ____________________.

1. Mother started cooking in the morning. She is very tired now.

Mother is tired because she ___________________________ morning.

Задание 3. Расставьте прилагательные в правильном порядке.

1. I saw a (long, beautiful, white) skirt in the shop.

2. I like this (yellow, modern, denim) cap.

3. Look at those (wonderful, leather, black) boots.

4. Yesterday we bought (ripped, blue, modern) jeans.

5. He was dressed in a (cotton, formal, grey) jacket.

Задание 4. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What do you use the internet for?

2. Why can the internet be dangerous?