I курс.

1 Семестр

Test work №1 (1-5 units)

I. Sentence rewriting.

Rewrite these sentences, using the words in brackets, so that the meaning stays the same.

Example: Perhaps I won’t have spaghetti again tonight.

Answer: I don’t think I’ll have spaghetti again tonight.

II. Put in a suitable preposition in each space.

Example: What plans have you got ___ the immediate future?

Answer: What plans have you got for the immediate future?

III. Ask the questions about Judith and her daily routine.

IV. Translate these sentences into English.

V. Write short compositions (5-7 sentences each).

1. What are your plans and arrangements for the weekend (if you don’t have any make spontaneous decisions).

2. Describe your accommodation.

3. Write about a job of one of your family members (use the Passive Voice).

Test work №2 (6-10 units)

I. Rewrite these sentences, using the words in brackets, so that the meaning stays the same.

Example: Nobody’s using the bathroom at the moment (there)

Answer: There is nobody using the bathroom at the moment.

II. Put a suitable word in each space.

Example: David borrowed money___ that bank.

Answer: David borrowed money from that bank.

III. Insert the word in a suitable form.

Example: Can’t you be a bit (friendly).

Answer: Can’t you be a bit friendlier.

IV. Change the following sentences from Active to Passive voice.

Example: Million of people have read the novels of Agatha Christie.

Answer: The novels of Agatha Christie have been read by million of people.

V. Translate into English.

Winter Final Test (1-14 units)

I. Rewrite these sentences, using the words in brackets, so that the meaning stays the same.

Example: The last time my eyes were tested was in 1995 (haven’t)

Answer: I haven’t had my eyes tested since 1995.

II. Put a suitable word in each space

Example: Some people are very bad ___ spelling.

Answer: Some people are very bad at spelling.

III. Put in a/an or the in these sentences where necessary.

Example: I wrote my name at ____ top of the page.

Answer: I wrote my name at the top of the page.

IV. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (gerund or infinitive)

Example: There are a lot of snakes. We’d better not ____ to the forest.

Answer: There are a lot of snakes. We’d better not go to the forest.

V. Supply the Present Perfect (Continuous/Simple) or Past Simple in the following sentences.

Example: Ken began studying three hours ago. He ___ (study) for three hours.

Answer: Ken began studying three hours ago. He has been studying for three hours.

VI. Translate the text into English.

2 Семестр. Test work №4 (15-18 units)

I. Put in the Present Perfect Continuous/ Past Simple/ Present Prefect

Example: Amazing news! Scientists (discover) a new planet!

Answer: Amazing news! Scientists have discovered a new planet!

II. Choose the correct verb form.

Example: Terry’s millionaire. He mustn’t / doesn’t have to go to work.

Answer: Terry’s millionaire. He doesn’t have to go to work.

III. Translate into English.

IV. Complete the following sentences, using the structures “so/nor do I”

Example: “I lost my passport.” “__________ Martha.”

Answer: “I lost my passport.” “So did Martha.”

V. Agree or disagree.

Example: I spend every summer abroad

Answer: I don’t

VI. Fill in the gaps with prepositions where necessary.

Example: She will be waiting ___ you ___ the corner ____ the street.

Answer: She will be waiting for you at the corner of the street.

VII. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

Test work №5 (19-21 units)

1. Use either so, such or such a in these sentences as appropriate.

Example: There were___________few students registered that the class was cancelled.

Answer: There were so few students registered that the class was cancelled.

2. Use the words in brackets to continue the remark below. Use too or enough.

Example: She can’t drive a car. (old)

Answer: She is too old to drive a car.

3. Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in the brackets.

Example: Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)

Answer: Although she disliked coffee she drank it to keep herself warm.

4. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.

Example: He used to get $1000, now he gets $1100 a month. His salary has increased____$100 a month.

Answer: He used to get $1000, now he gets $1100 a month. His salary has increased by $100 a month.

5. Make one sentence from two sentences.

Example: You will run short of money soon. I will lend you some money. I ……….. when ……….. .

Answer: I will lend you some money when you run short of it.

6. Put the verb into the correct form, Future Continuous or Future Perfect.

Example: You’d better ring me back in half an hour. By then I (find) the letter.

Answer: You’d better ring me back in half an hour. By then I will have found the letter.

7. Translate the sentences into English.

Final Business test

I. Give the Russian equivalents.

Example: to pay a large fine to Customs and Excise.

Answer: заплатить большой штраф таможенно-акцизному управлению.

II. Translate into English.

Example: взимать % с одолженных денег

Answer: to charge interest on the money lent.

III. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the main difficulties faced by exporters?

2. How is credit sale different from hire purchase?

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