Контрольная работа по английскому языку (9 класс)

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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?

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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Hermitage cats

Hermitage cats have been officially kept in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, since its foundation. The cats prevented intensive breeding of rats and mice in the State Hermitage Museum. The director of the Hermitage, Mikhail Piotrovsky, said, “cats have become a very important part of our Hermitage lives and a significant part of Hermitage Legends.”

It is believed that the history of the Hermitage cats started with a cat that was brought from Holland by Peter the Great. In the XVIII century there were lots of rats in the Old Winter Palace. The history of cats continued due to Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. Visiting Kazan she noticed that there were no rats and mice in the city because of the large number of cats. The Empress ordered to bring some Kazan cats to St Petersburg, to the old Winter Palace. The cats had done their job, and almost all the rats disappeared from the palace. After the construction of the Winter Palace, the cats settled down in the new building too. The founder of the Hermitage, Empress Catherine II gave the cats the status of ‘gallery guards’.

Cats in the Hermitage existed for a long time, during the war with Napoleon, and after the revolution, under the Soviet regime. In 1941, when the Great Patriotic War began, the works of art were evacuated to the Urals, in Sverdlovsk.

After the war, two cars brought new cats to the Hermitage. The rats, that had invaded the building during the war, stepped back. However, in the 1960s it was decided that the cats were not needed any more. Employees of the museum caught the cats and took them away. But, soon after, rats invaded the building. Since then, the museum has never got rid of its cats.

Today, about seventy cats live in the Hermitage to protect it from mice and rats. Each cat has its own passport and a veterinary card. They live comfortably in the basement. The place where they live is always warm and dry, and all the rooms of the basement are equipped with small holes, to let the cats move freely inside and outside the building.

The Hermitage employees regularly buy food for the cats. They try to make their meals healthy and diverse. Each cat has its own bowl, tray and basket to sleep. In summer, the cats are more often outside on the lawns and courtyards than in their basement.

To control the number of cats in the Hermitage, employees sometimes give away their cats to residents of the city. The new owner has to present their passport and leave their contact details. The adopted animals are accompanied by a certificate from the Hermitage.

According to its director, the Hermitage is the only museum in Russia where cats are kept officially.

7. According to its director, the Hermitage is the only museum in Russia where cats are kept officially.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

8. During the reign of Empress Catherine II the cats received official status.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

9..During the Great Patriotic War the Hermitage cats were taken to Sverdlovsk to guard the works of art.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

10. Nowadays all the cats are settled in the attic of the Hermitage.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

11. The Hermitage cats are taken good care of.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

12. The cats are not allowed to leave the building of the museum.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

13. The new owner of a Hermitage cat can visit the museum free of charge.

1)  True

2)  False

3)  Not stated

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When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane (14)__________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You (15)__________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the (16) __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and (17)__________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady (18)__________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he (19)_________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the (20)__________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for (21)__________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview (22)__________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

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Many tourists find they don't like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid (23)__________________(NOISE) cities completely. They are attracted instead to dramatic views of mountains and (24) __________________(PEACE) valleys. If you like this sort of tourism, Mountain View Camp is for you. You’ll have an (25)__________________(FORGETTABLE) vacation there. The Camp has a view over the (26)__________________(IMPRESS) Hampson Valley. In the camp, tourists can rent either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp is a successful (27)__________________(COMBINE) of both comfort and a green environment. The tourists can also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and try European or (28)__________________(NATION) cuisine.