Контрольная работа «Писатели и поэты»
Вариант 1.
Read the text
The Great Romantic
Lord Byron (1788-1824) didn’t live a long life. He was an aristocrat and a fashionable man. But he loved freedom and a simple country life. His personality attracted Britain and all Europe. He brought to his poetry romanticism of his times. He was talented and handsome, noble and brave. London admired him.
George Gordon Byron was born on January 22nd, 1788. He was the son of John Byron and his wife, Catherine, whose ancestors (предки) were of the royal house of Stuart. He spent his early years outside the capital. He lived in the north. Later his mother took him to Aberdeen. There they lived for several years. George went to Aberdeen Grammar School and there is a monument to him outside the school. Now it is a museum and art gallery. Later he studied at Harrow School and the University of Cambridge.
When Byron was 19, he came to London. One day the poet wrote, “I woke up and found myself (обнаружил, что я) famous.” It happened after the publication of his autobiographic poem “Childe Harold” in 1812.
The fact is that from 1809 to 1811 he had traveled in different parts of Europe and in the poem he described everything that had happened to him.
In the summer of 1816 Byron left Britain forever. He traveled around Europe and soon he became a member of the Greek liberation movement, for which he died. But he did not lead the Greeks in battle as he wished. He died of fever (лихорадка).
I.Translate the sentences into English.
1) Он любил свободу и простую сельскую жизнь.
2) Он принес в свою поэзию романтизм того времени.
3) Сейчас это музей и галерея искусства.
II.Answer the questions.
1) When and where was G. Byron born?
2) Where did he study?
3) What did he describe in the poem?
4) When did he die?
2. Listen to text «Large Diamond Could Be Sold for $70 Million» and say the sentence is true or false. 1. The diamond is believed to be about three-billion years old. 2. The diamond is about the size of a football. 3. Experts believe someone will pay at least $70 million for it. 4. The diamond has been named “Lesedi la Rona.” 5. The diamond was discovered at a mine in Botswana last October
3. Correct the mistakes.
1. He were recommended an interesting book.
2. Next month she will been shown an interesting film.
3. This book is often offer to children.
4. My mum read books every day.
5. My brother didn’t liked the story.
4. Translate the sentences into English.
1. Книги этого писателя стоит прочитать. 2. Почему на эту книгу никогда не ссылаются? 3. Эти книги будут проданы в следующем месяце. 4. Он прочитает им интересный рассказ. 5. Что было написано в газете.
Контрольная работа «Писатели и поэты»
Вариант 2.
Read the text
The Great Romantic
Lord Byron (1788-1824) didn’t live a long life. He was an aristocrat and a fashionable man. But he loved freedom and a simple country life. His personality attracted Britain and all Europe. He brought to his poetry romanticism of his times. He was talented and handsome, noble and brave. London admired him.
George Gordon Byron was born on January 22nd, 1788. He was the son of John Byron and his wife, Catherine, whose ancestors (предки) were of the royal house of Stuart. He spent his early years outside the capital. He lived in the north. Later his mother took him to Aberdeen. There they lived for several years. George went to Aberdeen Grammar School and there is a monument to him outside the school. Now it is a museum and art gallery. Later he studied at Harrow School and the University of Cambridge.
When Byron was 19, he came to London. One day the poet wrote, “I woke up and found myself (обнаружил, что я) famous.” It happened after the publication of his autobiographic poem “Childe Harold” in 1812.
The fact is that from 1809 to 1811 he had traveled in different parts of Europe and in the poem he described everything that had happened to him.
In the summer of 1816 Byron left Britain forever. He traveled around Europe and soon he became a member of the Greek liberation movement, for which he died. But he did not lead the Greeks in battle as he wished. He died of fever (лихорадка).
I.Translate the sentences into English.
1) Его личность привлекала Британию и всю Европу.
2) Он жил на севере.
3) Он провел ранние годы своей жизни за пределами столицы.
II.Answer the questions.
1) When and where was G. Byron born?
2) How old was Byron when he came to London?
3) What had he done from 1809 to 1811?
4) Why did he die?
2. Listen to text «Large Diamond Could Be Sold for $70 Million» and say the sentence is true or false.
1. The diamond is about the size of a tennis ball.
2. Experts believe someone will pay at least $60 million for it.
3. David Bennett is the head of Sotheby’s jewelry division.
4. “Lesedi la Rona” means “our light” in the national language of Botswana.
5.The diamond was discovered at a mine in Botswana last October
3. Correct the mistakes
1. They was recommended a good teacher.
2. Next month she will be show an interesting film.
3. This book was often offered to children.
4. My mum read books every day.
5. My brother didn’t likes the story.
4. Translate the sentences into English.
1. Ребенок читает книги каждый день. 2. Завтра им отправят факс. 3. На этого писателя обычно ссылаются. 4. Ты любишь русскую поэзию? 5. Россия может гордиться своими талантливыми поэтами.
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