Контрольная работа по английскому языку для 10 класса

Use the prepositions: about/of, for, from

1. I will never forgive Joe ___ deceiving me.

2. Mrs. Morris says she must keep her niece ___ spending so many hours before the computer screen.

3. They have been talking ___ moving to the country for several years.

4. I would like to apologize ____ Tom’s coming so late.

5. Don’t even try to stop him ____ going to Cornwell. He won’t listen.

6. Thanks ____ your coming. We have been missing you so much.

7. Why are you blaming Bob ____ spending so much money on electronic gadgets? It’s your fault.

8. I know my sister is dreaming ____ receiving a bunch of flowers from Ted.

9. I don’t want to prevent Gerald _____ buying a new computer.

10. Jenny has never complained ____ Arnold coming home late.

Put the prepositions:

1. I have never been interested ____ the celebrities’ life.

2. I believe Robert is capable ____ solving this problem himself.

3. We all know you will succeed ____ realizing your plans.

4. Do you think they will agree to participate ____ our project?

5. I am sure Jack is not guilty ____ doing such things.

6. I can’t get used ____ getting up early.

7. Amanda seems never to be tired _____ playing computer games.

8. I am looking forward ____ meeting my grandchildren soon.

9. Why have you made up your mind that I will object ____ your decision?

10. Bob has always been interested _____ the life of birds.

Translate into Russian:

1. He is difficult to speak to.

2. Such poems are easy to learn by heart.

3. This is the best medicine to cure your cough.

4. Jason is the best person to learn the news.

5. The job is boring and hard to do.

6. This is the novel to read.

7. These are the islands to visit.

8. His accent is not easy to understand.

9. Alice is pleasant to deal with.

10. I knew nothing about his wish to stay here longer.

Paraphrase the sentences:

1. It is difficult to explain such facts. - Such facts are difficult to explain.

2. It is easy to understand this rule.

3. It is impossible to solve that problem.

4. It is not difficult to translate the text.

5. It is possible to cure this decease.

6. It is pleasant to deal with this doctor.

7. It is hard to find money for the project.

8. It is easy to learn this limerick by heart.