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к материалу для промежуточной аттестации по английскому языку в 10 классе
Спецификация
Промежуточная аттестация по английскому языку в 10 классе проводится в соответствии с:
Федеральным законом РФ от 29.12.12г № 273-ФЗ «Об образовании в Российской Федерации»;
Уставом МБОУ «СШ №2»;
Учебным планом на 2022/2023 учебный год;
Календарным учебным графиком на 2022/2023 учебный год;
Содержание и структура работы для промежуточной аттестации по английскому языку разработаны на основе следующих документов:
Федерального государственного образовательного стандарта НОО по английскому языку
Примерной программы по английскому языку.
Учебно-методический комплекс:
Линия УМК О. В. Афанасьевой, И. В. Михеевой, К. М. Барановой. «Rainbow English»(10-11)
Цель: Промежуточная аттестация по английскому языку ставит своей целью определение уровня усвоения учащимися основных знаний и умений к концу обучения 10-11 класса.
Условия и порядок выполнения работы: промежуточная аттестация проводится в форме письменных ответов на вопросы, время выполнения работы - 1 учебный час.
Структура и содержание работы: тестовая работа состоит из заданий, в которые включены лексические и грамматические задания, аудирование, задание по чтению.
Кодификатор элементов содержания
| Код блока | Код контролируемого элемента | Описание элементов содержания, проверяемых в ходе промежуточной аттестации |
| 1 | Аудирование |
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| 1.1 | Задание на соответствие содержанию |
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| 1.2 | Задание на понимание услышанного |
| 2 | Грамматическая сторона речи |
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| 1.1 | Страдательный залог |
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| 1.2 | Словообразование. |
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| 1.3. | Множественное число существительных |
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| 1.4. | Степени сравнения прилагательных. |
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| 1.5 | Местоимения |
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| 1.6. | Употребление видовременных форм глаголов |
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| 1.7 | Модальные глаголы |
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| 1.8 | Употребление предлогов. |
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| 1.9 | Прямая и косвенная речь |
| 3 | Лексическая сторона речи. |
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| 1.1 | Лексические единицы, соответствующие тематике разделов учебника |
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| 1.2. | Лексическая сочетаемость. |
| 4 | Чтение |
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| 1.1 | Задание на понимание прочитанного текста |
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| 1.2 | Уметь находить запрашиваемую информацию |
Система оценки выполнения отдельных заданий и работы в целом
Оценка «2» ставится при выполнении менее 50% работы
Оценка «3» ставится при выполнении 50-69 % работы
Оценка «4» ставится при выполнении 70-89 % работы
Оценка «5» ставится при выполнении 90-100 % работы
Variant 1
Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the text and fill in the table. One extract is extra.
Sandwich generation
There are different families in terms of size and number of generations. There are so-called nuclear families, which consist of parents and dependent children, that is, children who are not old enough to take care of themselves in financial terms. There are also extended families, (1), sometimes even aunts and uncles with their spouses and kids. They all live together and form one household.
In the past, most families in Russia and other countries were extended families, and three or more generations used to live together. (2) The first refers, mainly, to the young generation — when young people become independent financially and are able to support themselves, they usually leave their parents’ house. (3) — grandparents often want their own personal space too and live apart from their grown-up children as long as they are able to take care of themselves.
However, a new trend of the contemporary society has been spotted recently by western researchers. Statistics say that more and more people turn back to extended family lifestyle, (4). Young people tend to stay with their parents even when they become adult. Grandparents, who live longer than they used to, also prefer to share a flat or a house with their children and grandchildren, as they need support and company of other members of the family. But the main reason for that is, certainly, money. (5). It saves money and makes life easier as the household chores can be distributed among several members of the family according to their likes and abilities.
(6) — different generations have different values, habits and interests, they often get on each other’s nerves, which leads to conflicts (7). A new term “the sandwich generation” has appeared to denote these people. The sandwich generation are those who take care of the elderly and the young, and rule the family in general (8). Life is quite tough to her. To survive and to maintain a happy family she needs to exercise the extreme tolerance when looking after both children and parents.
It would be nice of the other members of the family to appreciate it.
In most cases this is the daughter of the elderly generation and the mother of the young generation.
Lots of people prefer extended family because it gives them comfort and support.
Nowadays the situation is different and many people prefer living on their own, if, of course, can afford it and if their health allows them to do it.
There should be someone who is able to resolve conflicts, bridge different interests and take care of others.
It’s obvious that one big household is more economical than three little ones.
which also include grandmothers and grandfathers
when several generations live in one household
Along with those indisputable advantages there are some disadvantages
III. Use of English
Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
Roy’s cousin had always been a role model for the boy. Frank was 5 years (1. OLD) than Roy but he was Roy’s (2. GOOD) friend. Frank had so many talents and he (3. RESPECT) and (4. ADMIRE) by all Roy’s friends. A year before Frank (5. GRADUATE) from the university and at the moment he (6. WORK) as a doctor in their village. He always (7. COME) to work on time and (8. WAIT FOR) never. The villagers admired him a lot and said they had (9. RESPONSIBLE) doctor in the world.
Complete the sentences using the derivatives of the words from the brackets.
You can wear this watch playing basketball. It’s not (BREAK).
The sky was dark and cloudy that night. The night was (MOON) so we couldn’t see the way.
Look at (YOU)! Your face is dirty!
Kiwi is (USUAL) bird from New Zealand. But it can (APPEAR) because of human disastrous effect.
The first (PAY) must arrive on 30 May.
Variant 2
Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the texts (A-G) and match them with the titles (1-8). There is an extra title.
1. Places to stay in
2. Arts and culture
3. New country image
4. Going out
5. Different landscapes
6. Transport system
7. National languages
8. Eating out
A. Belgium has always had a lot more than the faceless administrative buildings that you can see in the outskirts of its capital, Brussels. A number of beautiful historic cities and Brussels itself offer impressive architecture, lively nightlife, first-rate restaurants and numerous other attractions for visitors. Today, the old-fashioned idea of ‘boring Belgium’ has been well and truly forgotten, as more and more people discover its very individual charms for themselves.
B. Nature in Belgium is varied. The rivers and hills of the Ardennes in the southeast contrast sharply with the rolling plains which make up much of the northern and western countryside. The most notable features are the great forest near the frontier with Germany and Luxembourg and the wide, sandy beaches of the northern coast.
C. It is easy both to enter and to travel around pocket- sized Belgium which is divided into the Dutch-speaking north and the French-speaking south. Officially the Belgians speak Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French, and German is spoken the least. The Belgians, living in the north, will often prefer to answer visitors in English rather than French, even if the visitor’s French is good.
D. Belgium has a wide range of hotels from 5-star luxury to small family pensions and inns. In some regions of the country, farm holidays are available. There visitors can (for a small cost) participate in the daily work of the farm. There are plenty of opportunities to rent furnished villas, flats, rooms, or bungalows for a holiday period. These holiday houses and flats are comfortable and well-equipped.
E. The Belgian style of cooking is similar to French, based on meat and seafood. Each region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are generously used in cooking. The Belgians are keen on their food, and the country is very well supplied with excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. The perfect evening out here involves a delicious meal, and the restaurants and cafes are busy at all times of the week.
F. As well as being one of the best cities in the world for eating out (both for its high quality and range), Brussels has a very active and varied nightlife. It has 10 theatres which produce plays in both Dutch and French. There are also dozens of cinemas, numerous discos and many night-time cafes in Brussels. Elsewhere, the nightlife choices depend on the size of the town, but there is no shortage of fun to be had in any of the major cities.
G. There is a good system of underground trains, trams and buses in all the major towns and cities. In addition, Belgium’s waterways offer a pleasant way to enjoy the country. Visitors can take a one-hour cruise around the canals of Bruges (sometimes described as the Venice of the North) or an extended cruise along the rivers and canals linking the major cities of Belgium and the Netherlands.
III. Use of English
Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
Most adults miss their childhood. “Your school years are the (1. GOOD) years of your life,” — have you ever heard that phrase?
Just recently, while I was on my way to work, I started thinking back to my own school years. They probably were not trouble-free but there (2. BE) many reasons for us to feel happy at school. One of them was spending every single day with friends. We (3. NOT/GET) tired of being together.
The (4. TWO) one was uniform. Yes, in my opinion, the school uniform had more advantages than disadvantages. (5. MY) was dark green. It was unfashionable but comfortable. It (6. MAKE) of natural materials. Besides, the uniform saved a lot of time in the mornings. Now it (7. TAKE) me hours to decide what to wear.
Another thing is that I don’t really like sport. But at school we (8. PLAY) football, netball, hockey and so on. Sport was compulsory. Now I realize that this was a good thing! And of course there were… holidays! Christmas, Easter, halfterm, and the jackpot — the summer holidays.
Complete the sentences using the derivatives of the words from the brackets.
The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite (1. RARE). The (2. FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses.
One night, in March of 1993, something very (3. EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of (4. WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced (5. DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to (6. AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.
Variant 3
Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS).
Nike
Take a look around. How many people are wearing Nike right now? There is at least one, trust me. Nike is the number one manufacturer of footwear and clothes, and it has become a world famous brand on the same level as Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and Apple.
Nike was originally known as Blue Ribbon Shoes. It was founded in 1964 by the runner Philip Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. They established the company to import cheap Japanese running shoes for sale in the U.S. At the very beginning they had no room or shop, so Philip Knight sold the shoes out of the back of his car. Meanwhile Bill Bowerman worked on improvements to the footwear. He tore the shoes apart to see how he could make them lighter and better.
In 1967 a third person joined Blue Ribbon Shoes. It was Jeff Johnson. A runner himself, Johnson became the first full-time employee of Blue Ribbon Shoes. His contribution to the company is so great that it's hard to estimate. Johnson created the first product brochures, print adverts and marketing materials, and even took the photographs for the company’s catalogues. He established a mail-order system and opened the first company shop.
At about the same time the company became ready to take a big move forward. They no longer wanted to be distributors, but wished to start designing and manufacturing their own brand of athletic shoes. Here again Johnson made an enormous contribution to the company. One night, he dreamed of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, and suggested the name to his bosses.
Yet, another thing was missing — a memorable logo. One was created by a graphic design student Carolyn Davidson. She had become acquainted with Philip Knight who asked her for her design ideas and Carolyn agreed to do some freelance work for his company. Soon she presented a number of designs to Philip Knight and the other company managers, and they finally selected the mark which today is the Swoosh. That has been the Nike logo ever since then. Amazingly, Carolyn asked just $35 for her work.
In 1988 Nike started an advertising campaign with its world famous slogan “Just Do It”. The slogan was born during a Nike meeting with the advertising agency. The slogan has become so closely associated with Nike that as soon as most people hear or see those three words, they remember Nike, even if the company name is not mentioned. Today, the words «Just Do It» and the Nike “swoosh” brandmark are all that are needed to identify something as a Nike product.
Isn't it amazing how a small symbol we call a logo can make a company into a huge success.
Famous athletes were employed to advertise the company’s shoes.
Nike and Blue Ribbon Shoes are the names for one and the same business.
The business was founded by Japanese businessmen.
The business started with renting a large shop.
P. Knight, B. Bowerman and J. Johnson were responsible for different spheres of the business in the company.
The company Nike was called after a character from an ancient myth.
Nike’s logo was created by a famous advertising company.
The Nike company paid a large amount of money for creating the slogan «Just Do It».
III. Use of English
1. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
It was an early morning. Ben jumped out of his bed as soon as the (1. ONE) rays of sun came into the room. He grabbed his backpack and started to pack. Ben put in some of his favourite things to take with (2. HE) on the trip to Grandpa’s. He put in his favourite book, his kite and his teddy bear. Soon everything (3. PACK) and he started to get dressed. Visiting Grandpa had always been the (4. GOOD) part of his summer vacation. Together, they went fishing and watched football matches.
Ben’s granddad (5. TEACH) him how to repair bikes and other things. Ben’s mum entered his room. “Grandpa’s here,” she said with a smile. Ben told her that he (6. BE) ready to go. He grabbed his backpack and ran into the kitchen where Grandpa (7. DRINK) his tea. “Ready, big guy?” asked Grandpa. “Will you have breakfast before we leave?” “No, I (8. NOT/BE) hungry”, Ben answered, “I’ll have breakfast at your place. Grandma (9. COOK) something nice for me, hasn’t she?”
2. Complete the sentences using the derivatives of the words from the brackets.
Have you heard of a Tadeus Bodnar? He is a (1. FAME) Hungarian hairdresser. Not long ago he stopped using the (2. TRADITION) scissors and comb. Now his instruments are axes, irons and vacuum cleaners.
Now he is very (3. SUCCESS) and happy because with his innovative techniques he can express himself better. He cuts hair in his shop in Budapest by chopping it with an axe. Then he styles the hair using a vacuum cleaner, or straightens it with an iron. It’s difficult to believe but the extravagant hairdresser is very popular. Many people find him very (4. CREATE). Every day there’s an (5. END) line of people streaming to his shop. They wish to change their appearance and have a thrilling, new experience.
Variant 4
Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS).
Alfred Nobel
The name of the most well-known Swede of all time — Alfred Nobel — is famous all over the world due to the prize he established. Despite hundreds of publications about the Nobel Prize, most people know very little about the man behind it.
Alfred Nobel was born in 1833, in Stockholm, Sweden. When he was four, the family moved to St. Petersburg, Russia. Alfred studied at home with the best private tutors and quickly mastered chemistry and became fluent in English, French, German and Russian as well as his native language, Swedish. In Russia, Alfred attended neither school nor university.
Alfred left Russia at the age of 18 to take a two-year trip around Europe and to the USA. When he returned to Russia, he began working at his father's arms factory where he experimented with chemistry and explosives.
Later, Alfred Nobel expanded the business to Europe and America. He had homes in six countries complete with laboratories as he was also a workaholic. He said himself that “my home is where I work and I work everywhere”. Alfred Nobel had 93 profitable factories around the world when he died. Many of the leading industries in the chemical field today like ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) came from companies established by Nobel. His 355 registered patents1 showed that Alfred Nobel had a wide range of interests in many fields of technology. There were experiments with imitation leather, artificial rubber and synthetic silk. Nobel tried to improve the electrical battery, the light bulb and the phonograph. He also took photographs from the air, using rockets and parachutes. Alfred Nobel was also a big letter writer, sometimes writing as many as 30 letters a day. It was not only letters that Alfred Nobel wrote. A year before his death, he published his sad novel “Nemesis” that was performed as a play in Stockholm. Nobel was full of paradoxes. He was successful yet felt hopeless. He made a fortune out of war but fought for peace. He was a faithful patriot, yet spent little time in Sweden. He was an outstanding scientist and inventor, yet had only one year of formal schooling and no university degree. He loved family life but had none of his own. His dream of a wife and children never came true.
In 1864, a deadly explosion killed his younger brother. Deeply affected, Nobel developed a safer explosive: dynamite. Soon the newspapers accused Alfred Nobel of being the “salesman of death”, even though 90 % of dynamite use was for non-violent purposes. However, Alfred Nobel himself knew that “there was nothing that could not be abused”. He never tried to defend his revolutionary invention. But Nobel was disappointed with how he might be remembered and decided to establish the Nobel Prizes to honour men and women for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and for working towards peace. A prize in economics “in memory of Alfred Nobel” was added in 1969.
Alfred Nobel spoke several foreign languages.
Alfred Nobel graduated from St. Petersburg University.
Alfred Nobel was a successful businessman.
Alfred Nobel was awarded a special prize for creating artificial materials.
Alfred Nobel was happily married.
Alfred Nobel’s novel was an enormous success.
Alfred Nobel’s dynamite was used only for military needs.
All the categories of the modern Nobel Prize were established by Alfred Nobel himself.
III. Use of English
1. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
The phone rang in Clark Taylor’s house at nearly three in the morning. He answered it only after the (1. FIVE) ring. “Hello,” Clark said in a sleepy voice. “Mr. Taylor. Thank goodness. I need your help.”
Clark definitely (2. KNOW) the voice. However, he was sleepy and (3. NOT/CAN) remember who it was. “Mr. Taylor!” the man said. “I am in trouble. The police allowed me only one phone call. And I am calling you.”
Then, the fog cleared. Although nearly ten years had passed since (4. THEY) last meeting, Clark was able to recognize the voice. It belonged to Martin Hall, one of the (5. BRIGHT) math students he had ever had. “Martin, what’s happened? Where are you? ” Clark asked. “In the police station. I (6. ARREST) at the railway station two hours ago. I was going to a conference. The police mistook me for another person. The irony is that I really do look like the criminal that they are looking for.
Besides that, I (7. LOSE) my ID card and I can’t prove who I am. You are the only person in this town who knows me. Can you help me?” Martin Hall asked. “If you give me the address, I (8. COME) at once,” Clark said, jumping up of the bed. It was not difficult for him to prove that Martin Hall was his former student. Clark brought a scientific journal with Martin’s article and a photo of him. The (9. POLICEMAN) were surprised to find out that their prisoner was a capable young scientist.
2. Complete the sentences using the derivatives of the words from the brackets.
People are afraid of lots of things. There are many (1. DIFFER) kinds of fears called phobias. They affect at least a quarter of the (2. POPULATE). The (3. TRADITION) treatment for people with strong phobias is some kind of therapy. In most cases it doesn’t work but doctors still believe that phobias can be cured.
(4. RECENT) they have discovered a drug which can help people to overcome their phobias. It doesn’t work for everybody but when it does, it is very (5. EFFECT). People, who take the pill feel much better – most of their fears disappear.
Variant 5
I. Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
1. Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
2. Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
3. Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
4. Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
5. Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS).
Spanish Painting
Spanish painting had its birth during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, and may be said to have been derived from Italy, through the influence of the Italian painters who went to Spain, and the Spanish artists who made their studies in Italy. But in spite of this strong Italian influence, Spanish painting has its own characteristics which separate it from all other schools, and give it a high position on its own merits. Antonio del Rincon (1446-1500) was the first Spanish painter of whom we know. If any works of his remain, they are portraits of his august sovereigns now in the Cathedral of Granada; but it is probable that these pictures are copies of the originals by Rincon.
Dating the beginning of the Spanish school from the last half of the fifteenth century, it is the third school in Europe as to age, it being about two centuries later than the Italian, and one century later than the Flemish school. Its importance is only exceeded by that of Italy. The distinguishing feature of Spanish art is its gravity, or we may almost say its strictly religious character, for, excepting portraits, there were few pictures of consequence that had not a religious meaning.
Some artists were also priests, and, as the officers of the Inquisition appointed inspectors whose duty it was to report for punishment any artist who did not follow the rules of the Inquisition, it is easy to understand that the painters were careful to keep within the rules fixed for them. Whatever flights of imagination one might have in secret, he would scarcely run the risk of being excommunicated from the church, sent into exile for a year, and fined one thousand five hundred ducats for the pleasure of putting his fancies on canvas.
Pacheco, who was an inspector at Seville, published minute rules for the representation of sacred subjects and persons, and other writers did the same. There was a long and grave discussion over the propriety of painting the devil with horns and a tail. It was decided that he should have horns because, according to the legend of St. Theresa, he had horns when he appeared to that saint; and he was allowed to have a tail because it was thought to be a suitable appendage to a fallen angel who had lost his wings. One very strict rule was that the feet of the Virgin Mary should be covered, and nude figures or portions of the figure were strictly forbidden.
1) Spanish painting has no unique characteristics.
2) Antonio del Rincon was the first painter.
3) Unique feature of Spanish painting is its religious character.
4) Artists followed certain rules.
5) Virgin Mary feet are always opened.
6) Only Pacheco published minute rules for the representation of sacred subjects and persons.
7) In Spanish painting the devil was painted with horns and a tail.
8) All Spanish paintings were very expensive.
III. Use of English
1. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in Africa is one of the most 1 (SPECTACLE) sights in the world. It is also an 2 (CREDIBLE) place for water sports. The translation of the local Zambian name for the falls is ‘the smoke that thunders’ and it’s a pretty good 3 (DESCRIBE) On arrival, it’s the noise that makes the greatest 4 (IMPRESS) on you as the water drops 108 metres in a waterfall that is nearly two kilometres wide. The 5 (SURROUND) landscape is also awesome, and well worth a visit. You can’t go white-water rafting over the falls themselves, but the rapids 6 (FAR) down the Zambezi river provide a very exciting location. Although the rapids are given grades five and six on the sports 7 (DIFFICULT) scale, there are places where relative 8 (BEGIN) can have a go, as long as they are accompanied by experienced operators. These people guide you through the rapids and ensure that you don’t stray into the more 8 (DANGER) sections by mistake.
2. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
According to recent 1 (SEARCH), at least some of the advice about health that was passed down to our grandparents by previous generations may actually contain some 2 (TRUE). A good example is the 3 (RELATION) between feeling cold and catching a cold. My grandmother was convinced that being outside when the temperature is low, or 4 (SIMPLE) dressing in 5 (SUIT) clothes for the cold weather, was a sure way of catching a cold. Now, as we know, colds are caused by viruses. Therefore, in the 6 (ABSENT) of a virus, you cannot catch a cold – no matter how low the temperature.
Variant 6
I. Listening
Listen to the recording and answer the questions choosing one of the variants.
1. Who likes reading books?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
2. Who spends rainy days in front of the computer?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
3. Who thinks time flies when you play computer games?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
4. Who speaks about their friends and their hobbies?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Both
5. Who has read books about Harry Potter?
1) Ann
2) Steve
3) Neither
II. Reading
Read the text and decide if the statements below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS).
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. This painting is painted as oil on wood. The original painting size is 77 x 53 cm (30 x 20 7/8 in) and is owned by the Government of France and is on the wall in the Louvre in Paris, France. This figure of a woman, dressed in the Florentine fashion of her day and seated in a visionary, mountainous landscape, is a remarkable instance of Leonardo’s technique of soft, heavily shaded modelling. The Mona Lisa’s enigmatic expression, which seems both alluring and aloof, has given the portrait universal fame. The Mona Lisa’s famous smile represents the sitter in the same way that the juniper branches represent Ginevra Benci and the ermine represents Cecilia Gallerani in their portraits, in Washington and Krakow respectively. It is a visual representation of the idea of happiness suggested by the word “gioconda” in Italian. Leonardo made this notion of happiness the central motif of the portrait: it is this notion which makes the work such an ideal. The nature of the landscape also plays a role. The middle distance, on the same level as the sitter’s chest, is in warm colours. Men live in this space: there are a winding road and a bridge. This space represents the transition between the space of the sitter and the far distance, where the landscape becomes a wild and uninhabited space of rocks and water which stretches to the horizon, which Leonardo has cleverly drawn at the level of the sitter’s eyes.
Decide if the following statements are True (T), False (F), or Not Stated (NS):
1) Francesco del Giocondo was the wife of Leonardo da Vinci.
2) The French government bought the painting in Paris, France.
3) The Mona Lisa was painted by an artist named Leonardo.
4) The painting is well-known around the world.
5) The word “Giaconda” in Italian means “happiness”.
6) The countryside depicted in the background is also important to the meaning of the painting.
7) The artist liked to use warm colours in his artistic work.
8) The wild and uninhabited space depicted in the landscape refers to the difficult path of life.
Use of English
1. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
Mr Greaves had always been an 1 (EXCITE) man who should never have had a 2 (MANAGE) position. His bad temper was only just 3 (BEAR) and there was often a 4 (TEMPT) to tell him to sit down and relax. His office was chaotic with papers everywhere and had 4 (ABSOLUTE) no order to it. Once he went to a 5 (CONFER) in Paris and on his 6 (ARRIVE) at the hotel he completely forgot who he worked for when the 7 (RECEIVE) asked him. When he tried to help he was a hindrance although his 8 (INTEND).
2. Complete the text using the words from the brackets in their appropriate forms.
Being a DIY 1. (ENTHUSE) I was happy to take on the challenge of 2 (MODERN) an old but 3 (DELIGHT) cottage. I had been given the 4 (INVITE) by a man who used to be an 5 (EMPLOY) of mine before he stopped working for me. The cottage needed to be changed, and my friend had to remove all his 6 (POSSESS) before I could starts.
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