Примерные контрольные задания
Контрольная работа 1
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: research – c)
a) an experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
1) humid
a) misty b) cool c) wet
2) icy
a) frosty b) snowy c) nasty
3) spaceship
a) space travel b) starship c) space flight
4) violent
a) weak b) strong c) terrible
5) storm
a) wind b) hurricane c) rain
II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.
Example: I'm sure that one day the scientists will … most of medical problems.
a) take b) solve c) explore
I'm sure that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.
1. By exploring space we may find another … we can live on.
a) distance b) planet c) star
2. Natural disasters … cities and towns, they injure and kill people and animals.
a) break b) damage c) destroy
3. But people hope they will travel through … in huge spaceships far from the Earth.
a) space b) galaxies c) satellites
4. Scientists can now predict most weather … and warn people of possible danger in advance.
a) problems b) damage c) disasters
5. … is a sudden shaking of the ground.
a) earthquake b) flood c) drought
6. There are about 1,000 … in our Galaxy.
a) satellites b) planets c) stars
7. Sometimes the British have weather from each … all in one day.
a) climate b) season c) place
8. We don't know when men began to dream … travelling in space.
a) of b) about c) from
9. Why are you shaking … laughter? - It's better to laugh than cry.
a) like b) with c) from
10. I haven't seen them … last Halloween.
a) since b) for
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.
Example: DISASTER
More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
1. CHANGE
Thank goodness that our weather isn't so … .
2. SUN
When we got to Spain, it was very hot and … .
3. EXPLORE
Neil Armstrong was the first … on the Moon.
4. SCIENCE
We have already discussed the most important … problems on our planet.
5. TYPE
A very violent wind is … of a tornado.
IV. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. I … him before we met at the concert.
a) didn't see b) wasn't seeing c) hadn't seen
2. When mother came home, the children … the soup.
a) ate b) were eating c) had eaten
3. The telegram … some minutes after he had left.
a) came b) was coming c) had come
4. While we … the road I saw Victor.
a) crossed b) were crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was … going c) had gone
Контрольная работа 2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing – c)
a) frightening b) vital c) wonderful
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 more protecting 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.
Example: DANGER
It was a very dangerous trip.
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. Choose the correct translation of the sentences.
1. If she had asked me yesterday, I would certainly have told her all about it.
a) Если она спросит меня вчера, я конечно расскажу ей об этом.
b) Если бы она спросила меня сегодня, я конечно рассказала бы ей об этом.
с) Если бы она спросила меня вчера, я конечно рассказала бы ей об этом.
2. If he weren't such an outstanding actor, he would not have so many admirers.
a) Если бы он не был столь выдающимся актером (сейчас), у него не было бы столько поклонников.
b) Если бы он не был столь выдающимся актером (тогда), у него не было бы столько поклонников.
3. If he lived in St Petersburg, he would go to the Hermitage every week.
a) Если он будет жить в Санкт-Петербурге, он будет ходить в Эрмитаж каждую неделю.
b) Если бы он жил в Санкт-Петербурге сейчас, он ходил бы в Эрмитаж каждую неделю.
с) Если бы он жил в Санкт-Петербурге тогда, он сходил бы в Эрмитаж на прошлой неделе.
VI. Complete the sentences, using Conditional II and III.
Example: If we … (throw away) less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner. - If we threw away less rubbish, our planet would be nicer and cleaner.
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 Philarmonic 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.
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. quality
a) popular b) original c) serious
5. handbook
a) manual b) guidebook c) encyclopedia
6. fascinating
a) gripping b) brilliant c) amusing
II. 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?
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.
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.
IV. 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).
V. 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.
Контрольная работа4
Choose the correct answer:
1. She ………. German.
a) isn't speaking b) doesn't speak c) don't speaks d) not speak
2. Betsy ……… her jeans when Pete ………… in.
a) was washing, came b) washed, was coming c) was washing, was coming d) washed, comed
3. Diane …….. next spring.
a) will be traveling b) will travels c) will travel d) wills travel
4. The women ……... in the sea now.
a) swims b) is swimming c) swim d) are swimming
5. …… you …… at the university?
a) Do… study b) Are… studying? C) Does … study? D) Is … studying
6. We …… for you since 5 o'clock.
a) wait b) have waited c) have been waiting d) are waiting
7. What ….. he ……. at the moment?
a) is … doing b) does… do c) do… does d) does… doing
8. He … just … his work. Now he can go for a walk.
a) haves… finished b) has… finished c) have been… finishing
9. They …….. basketball from 3 to 4 tomorrow.
a) will play b) will playing c) will be playing
10) I … him yesterday.
a) seed b) see c) saw d) did see
Gerund or Infinitive?
He enjoys … cartoons.
to watch b) watching
Stop … !
to cry b) crying
I managed ….. it myself.
to do b) doing
4. I don't mind … computer games.
a) to play b) playing
5. This book is worth … .
a) to read b) reading
6. We want … .
a) to eat b) eating
Reported Speech.
Ben said to me: ''I love you''.
She said to Sam: ''What are you doing?''
She said to me:” Have you seen this film before?”
“Jack, eat your breakfast!” said his grandma.
Mary said to her grandma: «Don't be angry with me!»
Susan said: «My brother works here.»
The doctor said: «Do you keep a diet?»
Conditionals
1) If I …………. (know) his number, I would phone him.
2) I .................. (not / buy) that computer if I were you.
3) If the weather is fine, we ……… (have) a picnic tomorrow.
4) We would need a car if we .................. (live) in the country.
5) I'm not tired. If I ..................... ( be) tired, I would go home now.
6) If I get a good education, I …….. find a good job.
7) I wasn't tired last night. If I ................... (be) tired, I would have gone home earlier.
8) If I were you, I ..................... (not /wait).
9) The view was wonderful. If I ………… (have) a camera with me, I ………… (take) some photographs.
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