Английский язык. Сборник тестовых заданий по дисциплине «Иностранный язык» (английский) для студентов 1-го курса

Part B

Reading, listening and pronunciation

H. Reading

Прочитайте текст о беженцах и выберите правильный вариант из предложенных: a, b или c.

Mithoni’s story

I got on really well with Karen from the first time I met her. I found it difficult to trust people because I came from a very bad situation in my country. But I trusted Karen and we soon became friends.

The first thing we did together was go to an exercise class. I didn’t use to do much exercise at home, so it was difficult at first, but Karen is a very active lady, so I’ve had to become more active – and I think it’s been very good for me! She hasn’t just helped me get fit though – she has helped me in so many ways. Whenever I do something for the first time, I think – right, what would Karen do? She’s also helped me try things I would never have done before. I’ve just completed a cookery course – she suggested the course so that I could make some money, and it was fantastic. She’s my inspiration in life.

Karen’s story

I met Mithoni when she was very lonely. She hadn’t been in this country long, and she needed a friend. I thought that I could help Mithoni learn to live in a new country, but I also realised that she could teach me a lot too. I’ve always believed that exercise makes you happier, so I took her to one of my exercise classes. We both really enjoyed doing it together, so now we go every week.

Not long after I met Mithoni, her grand-daughter came to stay, so I organised lots of things over the summer. We went to exhibitions, went swimming abd went to the cinema a lot. It was so much fun. We really enjoy each other’s company and I have so much respect for her because she’s suffered a lot in her life, but manages to be a wonderful human being.

Example:

According to Mithoni, what has improved her well-being? a) Attending an exercise class;

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b)Seeing her grand-daughter;

c)A very active summer.

41.Mithoni writes: ’We soon became friends.’ Karen agrees because she says:

a)She needed a friend;

b)It was so much fun;

c)We really enjoy each other’s company.

42.According to Mithoni, Karen has helped her

a)try a lot of new things;

b)make some money;

c)make friends.

43.The relationship is about more than friendship. Which sentence tells you this?

a)(She) manages to be a wonderful human being.

b)I met Mithoni when she was very lonely.

c)I also realised that she could teach me a lot too.

44.Karen writes: ’I have so much respect for her.’ Mithoni has similar feelings about Karen because she writes:

a)Karen is very active.

b)She’s my inspiration in life.

c)I think – what would Karen do.

45.Karen writes: ‘She’s suffered a lot in her life.’ Which sentence of Mithoni’s supports this?

a)I came from a very bad situation in my country.

b)I think it’s been very good for me.

c)I’ve just completed a cookery course.

I. Listening

Прослушайте лекцию о дизайне и ответьте на вопросы.

46.Choose the nationality that is not mentioned in the speech: Brazilian, Greek, Japanese, Italian, German, Korean, American.

47.Choose the country that is not mentioned in the speech: Turkey, Britain, the USA, the Czech Republic.

48.Choose the company that is not mentioned in the speech: Apple, Muji, BMW, Skoda Fiat.

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49.Alec Issigonis designed ...

50.Jasper Morrison designs ...

51.Jonathan Ive designed ...

52.Raul Pires used to work for ...

53.Frank Stephenson became head of design at ...

Part C

Writing

Напишите работу (150–200 слов) по данному заданию.

Either:

You are applying for a job as a graduate trainee. In addition to your CV, the application form asks you for supporting information.

Write a paragraph about:

your educational experiences and qualifications;

your skills and work experience;

how you see your career developing, and where you will be professionally in five years’ time.

Or:

Write an essay of three paragraphs on one of these topics:

Schools and universities do not prepare us sufficiently for the world of work.

The most important invention in my lifetime.

Our education does not prepare us for parenthood.

Part D

Speaking

Write down one job you would like to do and one you would dislike. Here are some possibilities, but you will have other ideas too:

вuilder, security, guard, soldier, environmental, campaigner, dentist, waiter / waitress, singer, managing, director, nurse, shop, assistant.

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Think about starting a conversation, turn-taking, adding something, asking permission to speak, inviting your partner to speak, etc.

Discuss with your partner the advantages and disadvantages of the jobs you have both chosen. Include:

identification of the chosen jobs;

qualities you need to do the jobs;

why you have / haven’t got those qualities;

pay and hours;

whether English is necessary;

at least two turn-taking strategies.

Test 8

Home & Away

Part A

Grammar and vocabulary

A. Поставьте глаголы в скобках в правильную форму пассивного залога.

Central Edinburgh (0) was made (make) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The Scottish Parliament building (1) ... (design) by the Spanish architect Enric Miralles. The first debates in the new parliament (2) ... (hold) in September 2004. It (3) ... (open) officially by Queen Elizabeth a month later. The building (4) ... (locate) in Edinburgh city centre. An old brewery building (5)

... (destroy) to make way for the new parliament.

B. Сопоставьте начало и конец предложения.

Example:

6 a

6.If he stays at the Rainbow hotel…

7.If you went to Thailand…

8.If the weather’s bad tomorrow…

9.If I wanted to see elephants…

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10.If we book before 31st March…

11.If you go to the Louvre…

12.If I went to Edinburgh…

13.If you like Amsterdam…

14.If you didn’t have to work tomorrow…

a)… he’ll have a very relaxing holiday.

b)… I’d visit the Scottish Parliament.

c)… we’ll get a big discount.

d)… you’d go to Paris

e)… you could come shopping with me.

f)… I’d probably go to India.

g)… you’d see some wonderful architecture.

h)… we’ll go the city art gallery instead of the zoo.

i)… you might see the Mona Lisa, but there are always lots of people there.

j)… you’ll love Venice.

C. Выберите правильную форму глагола.

Example:

I wouldn’t / won’t go there if I were you.

15.I’ll pay / I’d pay for the holiday if you like.

16.The weather will / would be much nicer if you go in January.

17.If you visited the castle, you can / could see the prison.

18.What will / would you do if you lost the tickets?

19.If you didn’t leave / don’t leave now, you’ll miss the bus.

D. Допишите пропущенные слова.

Example:

I won a goldfish in a tank at the fair.

20.I had a h_ _ _ _ _ _ when I was little – it lived in a cage in my bedroom.

21.I’ve always wanted to have a r_ _ _ _ _, because I love their long ears.

22.I’m scared of s_ _ _ _ _ _ because they have too many legs.

23.My grandmother had a pet b_ _ _ _ _. It used to sing all day.

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E. Дополните предложения данными предлогами.

аt; out of; of; of; off; through; about; in; in; up.

Example:

My pet mouse is very good at getting out of her cage.

24.Eva is going canoeing on holiday. She’s a bit worried ... falling ... the wa-

ter.

25.My cat’s very fond ... jumping ... high walls, and she never hurts herself.

26.I’m really interested ... climbing ... Mount Everest.

27.There’s a long tunnel under the road near our house. I’m afraid ... walking

... it at night.

F. Дополните телефонный разговор правильными фразами.

Example

A:Could I speak to Mr Ling, please?

B:I’m afraid he’s out of the office at the moment.

A:OK. I’ll call back later.

28.A: Can I speak to Sue Halliday, please?

B:Of course. I’ ll ...

A:Thank you very much.

29.A: Can I speak to Olga? B. ...

A:Oh hello Olga, it’s Gail Hoppen here.

30.A: I’m afraid she’s in a meeting at the moment. Can ...?

B:Yes, please. Could you tell her Glen called?

31.A: Hello, this is Clare Tring. I’m ... the new delivery dates.

B:Just a moment, please.

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Part B

Reading, listening and pronunciation

G. Reading

Прочитайте описания туристических предложений и ответьте на вопросы.

1. Red Sea sunshine

If you fancy some winter sun, you’ll get it during a 7-night stay at the Calm Hotel in Sharm El Sheik for £415 per person, half-board including flights from London Gatwick. Visit www.calmholidays.com. Depart 8th Oct.

2. German mini-cruise

See the beautiful Ahr Valley during a six-day cruise, including a stay in the village of Altenhar, from £300p B&B including ferry crossing and accommodation. Call 0800-112-1112. Depart 11th Oct.

3. A week in South Devon

Forget the hassle of airports! Set on a hilltop near Ermington, with shared use of an indoor pool, The Barn sleeps 8 (+pet) and costs just £613 for a week’s stay. Visit www.barnholidays.co.uk. Until end Oct.

4. Halloween Vegas-style

The 4-star Shine Hotel in Las Vegas is offering a four night stay, including a ghostly party on The Strip, for £555 pp (including flights). Call 0800-316- 3124. Depart 29th & 30th Oct.

5. Mountain idyll in Slovenia

If you fancy a weekend break in a magical setting, you’ll find it at Lake Bled in Slovenia’s Julian Alps. And you won’t pay Swiss prices. Walking, swimming and riding. Return flights to Ljubljana from £40, with optional stay in 5 star hotel for £75 per night, two sharing. Call 0800-656-4500.

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Example:

Which holiday(s) include travel by boat? 2

32.Which holiday(s) include some meals?

33.Which holiday(s) don’t have flights included?

34.Which holiday(s) don’t have to include accommodation?

35.Which holiday(s) last for less than a week?

36.Which holiday(s) offer entertainment/activities?

37.Which holiday(s) involve moving from place to place?

38.Which holiday(s) include sharing some facilities?

39.Which holiday(s) compare one country to another?

Угадайте значение данных слов, выделенных в тексте жирным шрифтом.

40.hassle (advertisement 3) means:

a)speed;

b)problems;

c)waiting.

41.idyll (advertisement 5) means:

a)relaxation;

b)a much enjoyed place;

c)a happy, peaceful place.

H. Listening

Прослушайте объявления в Лондонском аэропорту Хитроу. Определите, соответствуют ли предложения содержанию текста, обозначив их как

True (T), False (F) или Doesn’t say (D) Выберите вариант Doesn’t say, если в тексте недостаточно информации для того, чтобы ответить на данный вопрос.

Example:

The Met Office issued a warning at 12.40. T

42.Snow storms are expected in about 20 minutes.

43.Two runways will be closed.

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44.Flight BA646 was scheduled to arrive at 13.35.

45.Flight KLM645 has flown to Paris Orly.

46.The train and bus services to and from Heathrow are still running.

47.Flights that leave later than 12.30 are all cancelled.

48.There are special arrangements for passengers with children under ten.

Test 9

Health & Fitness

Part A

Grammar and vocabulary

A. Прочитайте рекомендации правительства по защите от свиного гриппа. В каждой пронумерованной строчке содержится ошибка, которую необходимо найти и исправить.

B. Прочитайте биографическую информацию о британской путешественнице Эллен Мак Артур. Допишите предложения, данные ниже, используя глаголы во времени Past Perfect.

1976 Ellen MacArthur born in Derbyshire.

1995 Sailed solo around Britain.

1997 Sailed solo across the Atlantic.

1998 Won Young Yachtsman of the Year award.

2005 Became the youngest woman to sail solo round the world. Set the round-the-world record – videoed her voyage so she could later share it with friends and family. Slept in 20-minute periods.

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2005 Honoured by Queen – became Dame Ellen MacArthur – youngest person to receive such an honour. Later honoured by French President.

2008 Francis Joyon beat MacArthur’s around-the-world record.

2009 Announced her retirement from yacht racing to concentrate on environmental campaigning.

Example:

In 2008 Francis Joyon beat Ellen MacArthur’s around-the-world record, which she had set in 2005.

6.By the time she was 19 Ellen MacArthur ... around Britain.

7.Ellen became Young Yachtsman of the Year soon after she ... the Atlantic.

8.Ellen was honoured by the French President in 2008, but before that she ...

Dame Ellen MacArthur.

9.Ellen told a journalist that she ... her voyage, so she could share it with friends and family.

10.She admitted that she ... ... in 20-minute periods.

11.A year after she ..., Francis Joyon beat her record.

12.In 2009 she announced that she ... from yacht racing.

C. Напишите данные предложения в косвенной речи.

Example:

I feel really tired.

She said she felt really tired.

13.I’ve got a terrible headache. He said ...

14.I think I’ve got a cold because I’m always sneezing. She said ...

15.I’m looking for some tablets.

He said ...

16.I think I’ve broken my leg. I said ...

17.She had to leave early. He said ...

18.I feel sick and my back hurts. She said ...

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