Контрольная работа №1
1. Choose the words which best completes the sentences.
1) The man was shaking … anger. A) from B) to C) with
2) He was … hurt during the flood. A) well B) seriously C) quietly
3) The drought did a lot of … to the city. A) problems B) disasters C) damage
4) Have you finished your research … this subject? A) on B) in C) of
5) He had done the test … 5 o’clock. A) in B) by C) on
6) A girl is shaking like a … . A) branch B) leaf C) leaves
2. Put the verbs into Past Continuous, Past Perfect, Past Simple.
1) The Browns … (leave) for Moscow a month ago.
2) Boys … (ride) their bikes at 4 o’clock yesterday.
3) We … (arrive) at the theatre before the performance … (begin).
4) Sam … (do) his homework from 5 to 6.
5) When I … (phone), Ann … already (clean) her parrot’s cage.
6) The old lady … (water) the flowers at that time.
7) Tom … (change) his mind by that time.
3. Find the odd word.
1) wet, humid, rainy, dry
2) rainy, stormy, windy, hot
3) lovely, nice, awful, wonderful
4) interesting, exciting, boring, funny
5) astronaut, satellite, space, ton
4. Correct grammar mistakes.
1) I had reading a magazine by 6 o’clock.
2) They have written a test by that time.
3) While he were sleeping, Helen phoned him.
4) She was play chess at 5 o’clock.
5) The spaceship was launch in 1982.
6) Last spring the flood had destroyed half of the town.
5. Write the forms of the irregular verbs: кусаться, вести машину, находить, слышать, знать.
6. Translate into English.
1) Мой брат и мухи не обидит. 2) Мальчики пожали друг другу руки. 3) Наводнение причинило много вреда. 4) Это было ужасное бедствие. 5) Сегодня жарко и сыро. 6) Галактика – это огромная группа звезд и планет. 7) В данный момент Петя изучает все возможности. 8) Пересдать (retake) экзамен – важная проблема. Он должен ее решить.
Контрольная работа №2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
1. to clear up a) to protect b) to pollute c) to clean
2. garbage a) danger b) litter c) bin
3. to save a) to help b) to prohibit c) to avoid
4. human being a) nature b) man c) animal
5. to destroy a) to recycle b) to pack c) to damage
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
pollution environment throw away poison waste plant
protected save recyclable environmental
1. You shouldn't … the garbage in the forest, woods or park after you have had your picnic there.
2. You can see this notice by a river or a lake in some seasons when fish should be … .
3. Local government should support the idea of recycling and provide each house with bins for different types of …
4. Children should be taught to protect the … .
5. We can … trees and create parks for endangered species.
6. Together we can … the planet and all of us with it.
7. The … of the environment is dangerous for people and wildlife.
8. If countries had spent more money on scientific research, scientists would have solved some … problems.
9. How much of … material is actually recycled?
10. Rivers, lakes and seas are filled with … : industrial, chemical and nuclear wastes.
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
1. PROTECT - People of some professions should wear … clothing.
2. NATURE - If you care about the protection of the environment, you should buy only … food with no added chemicals.
3. ECOLOGY - You have probably already heard about such a profession as an … .
4. PREDICT - Scientists have made … and they are alarming.
5. USE - Many things that we throw away can still be … .
IV. Fill in the definite article the if needed.
1. … Volga runs into … Caspian Sea.
2. … Pacific Ocean is very deep.
3. … Kazbek is the highest peak of … Caucasus mountains.
4. I have never been to … Lake Onega.
5. … Washington is the capital of … United States.
6. … Europe and … America are separated by … Atlantic Ocean.
7. … Shetland Islands are situated to the north of … Great Britain.
V. Complete the sentences, using Conditional II and III.
1. If you (do) your morning exercises every day, your health would be much better.
2. If I (be) you, I would agree to go to the museum.
3. If they (not go) to Moscow last year, they wouldn't have heard that famous musician.
4. I (write) the composition long ago if you had not disturbed me.
5. If you really loved music, you (go) to the concerts much more often.
6. If she hadn't sent this letter yesterday, my brother (be) at home now.
7. If you (ring up) earlier, she would be here now.
Контрольная работа №3
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
1. to throw away a) to recycle b) to get rid of c) to avoid
2. rubbish a) litter b) packaging c) can
3. to protect a) to prohibit b) to pack c) to save
4. terrible a) environmental b) crucial c) dangerous
5. to disappear a) to die out b) to pollute c) to clean
II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
environment cut down causes polluted packaging environmental
dangerous save protect litter
1. You shouldn't use your car because it … noise and air pollution.
2. This notice can be seen at the zoo or at the circus to … people from danger.
3. He wants to become an ecologist himself to research and protect the … .
4. Recently, however, our beach has become more polluted with … left by tourists and locals.
5. Our forests are disappearing because they are … or burnt.
6. Your family can begin trying to … the Earth right now.
7. If you go the seaside, you'll see the … area around you.
8. If people hadn't invented different machines and developed industry, the … problems wouldn't have appeared.
9. Why is litter so … in the countryside?
10. When you buy packed goods, don't drop the … .
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
1. PROTECT - If you want to be healthy, you should care about the … of the environment.
2. ECOLOGY - If we want to protect our environment, lots of things should be changed in our life, but first of all we should improve … education.
3. CHEMISTRY - Sometimes fish die out in rivers because plants and factories throw … waste there.
4. COLLECT – People should … litter more often along our beach.
5. RECYCLE - Very little of … material is actually recycled.
IV. Fill in the definite article the if needed.
1. … Nile flows to … Mediterranean Sea.
2. There are small islands in … Pacific Ocean.
3. … Hymalayas are the highest mountains in … Asia.
4. … Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
5. … Glasgow is one of the biggest cities in … United Kingdom.
6. … Red Sea is between … Africa and … Asia.
7. … Great Britain is situated in … British Isles.
V. Complete the sentences, using Conditional II and III.
1. If I (know) the result now, I would phone her immediately.
2. If I (be) you, I would stay at home.
3. If you (not miss) the train, you would have arrived in time.
4. If they had known it before, they (take) measures.
5. Your brother (become) much stronger if he took cold baths regularly.
6. If he didn’t train enough last year, he (be) a first-class sportsman now.
7. If I (write) the composition yesterday, I would be free now.
Контрольная работа №4
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: dull – c) a) original b) fascinating c) boring
1. to report a) to borrow b) to inform c) to explain
2. advertisement a) commercial b) review c) quiz
3. headline a) article b) title c) conclusion
4. handbook a) textbook b) guidebook c) encyclopedia
5. fascinating a) beautiful b) brilliant c) amusing
II. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: MANAGE He is the manager of a popular singer.
1. DAY … newspapers are published on every day of the week except Sunday.
2. COMMENT Who is your favourite TV … ?
3. COMMUNCATE Pamela thinks that the Internet is the most useful means of … .
4. CULTURE I prefer to read articles about … affairs in our town.
5. PRINT I think CD books will be much more popular with teenagers of my generation than … books.
III. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: I’ve got a lot of … (work/ works) to do for the weekend. –
I’ve got a lot of work to do for the weekend.
1. What (is/ are) her progress in English?
2. (Is/ Are) there any news from Andy?
3. Where (is/ are) Granny’s glasses?
4. (Is/ Are) these goods from America?
5. I got a lot of useful (information/ informations).
6. Do you eat much (fruit/ fruits)?
7. I like any kind of (weather/ weathers).
IV. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: My mother disapproved of … (to read/ reading) thrillers. -
My mother disapproved of reading thrillers.
1. I have never dreamed of (to win/ winning) a competition.
2. My sister always enjoys (to go/ going) for a walk.
3. The angry neighbour told the teenagers to stop (to speak/ speaking) too loud.
4. Do you think she’ll manage (to pass/ passing) her Maths exam?
5. My mum is always at home. She quitted (to work/ working) last year.
6. The teacher reminded us (to bring/ bringing) some flowers to decorate the classroom.
7. Linda suggested me (to drink/ drinking) a cup of tea now.
V. Write the following sentences in reported speech.
1. My mother reminded: “Don’t forget your keys”.
2. “Do you like reading?”, asked Linda.
3. “What is your favourite film?”, asked Steve.
4. Martin said: “We had a wonderful party yesterday.”
5. Tom said to us: ”This film is worth seeing.”
VI. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
whenever wisdom tabloids events celebrate prove
book broadcast issue suggested
1. … contain a lot of photographs and have a more sensational reporting style.
2. Smoking is bad. Can you … it?
3. Local newspapers give information on different … happening in the local area.
4. I’d like to … tickets for a group of students to London.
5. Series is a long drama or comedy or documentary that is … in parts, usually at a certain time of day.
6. The first … of the newspaper “The Daily Courant” was published in London in 1702.
7. … you ask for help, I’ll help you.
8. My uncle … making green tea as it is very good for the health.
9. Mikhail Lomonosov was known as a man of great … .
10. How did you … the turn of the century?
Контрольная работа № 5
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: to defend – b) a) to save b) to protect c) to help
1. opportunity a) right b) victim c) chance
2. to be frightened a) to be tired of b) to be afraid of c) to be jealous of
3. person a) individual b) owner c) bully
4. industrious a) dependent b) equal c) hard-working
5. to succeed a) to achieve b) to obey c) to encourage
II. Write down the words in the correct order and translate the sentences.
1.should, care, parents, of, children, take, their.
2.each other, can, friends, on, rely.
3.his, proud, is, family, of, he.
4.any, many, don’t have, children, punishment.
5.friendly, their, and, family, traditional, is.
III. The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.
1. EQUAL
In my opinion, kids behave worse in more … societies.
2. DIFFER
Parents treat their children … .
3. SUCCESS
If technologies aren’t developed, we will not … .
4. THREAT
But, you know, I had a life- … illness.
5. DEPEND
On one hand, … means freedom within reasonable limits, of course.
IV. Complete the sentences. Fill in do or make in an appropriate form.
Example: Have you … your homework? – Not yet.
Have you done your homework? – Not yet.
1. She doesn’t … much money.
2. They … delicious food in this restaurant.
3. Will you … me a favour? Help me carry this table.
4. Harry is expected to … the final decision.
5. Earthquakes … a lot of damage.
6. Don’t … noise!
7. Louise … the shopping at weekends.
8. I hope Helen … her best to help me.
9. She is fond of … fun of her friends.
10. Sarah is … research on this topic.
V. Complete the sentences. Fill in to if necessary.
1. My mother makes us … read more books.
2. My parents want … go to the theatre on their wedding anniversary.
3. The teacher told the pupils not … open the textbooks.
4. He asked her … get there on time.
5. Some adults let their children … come home late evening.
VI. Translate the sentences.
1. Это не твое дело.
2. Я видел его своими собственными глазами.
3. Кто такой хулиган?
4.Все люди рождены равными.
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