Раздел 1. Проверочные работы

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 1. Test on the plural forms of the noun.

1. Give the plural or the singular of the following nouns.

1	mosquito
2		memoranda
3	forget-me-not
4	ox
5		species
6	formula
7	sister-in-law
8	deer
9		fungi
10	crisis

2. Choose the right word to complete the sentences.

   1. Gymnastics (is/ are) my favourite sport.

   2. The trousers you bought for me (don’t/ doesn’t) fit me.

   3. The police (want/ wants) to interview that man.

   4. Fortunately the news (wasn’t/ weren’t) as bad as we expected.

   5. Where (do/ does) your family live?

   6. (This/ These) sheep are going to be sent to the annual exhibition.

   7. (Potato/ Potatoes) (is/ are) very cheep in autumn.

   8. His clothes (was/ were) wet.

   9. He has impressive (look/ looks).

   10. The majority of teachers (is/ are) women.

3. Correct the sentences if necessary.

   1. You will have to go through the custom if you fly abroad.

   2. Susan was wearing a black jeans.

   3. The committee haven’t made a decision yet.

   4. This series are very popular.

   5. I need scales to weigh the berries.

   6. Tourists find the manner of this nation strange.

   7. They live in the outskirts of the city.

   8. Where is the cattle?

   9. Charlie put on air to impress people.

   10. The stairs leads to the sea.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 1. Test on the pronoun.

1. Open the brackets to use the right pronoun.

   1. She got to (she) feet and took (he) hand.

   2. ‘Let me see (you) passports”, the officer said. I gave him (I) and Catherine got (she) out of (she) handbag.

   3. I saw (they) yesterday.

   4. (We) headmaster told (we) that (we) are going to have a meeting.

2. Use the right reflexive pronoun if necessary.

   1. He shaves … every other day.

   2. The boy fell and hurt … badly.

   3. Don’t worry! We can look after … .

   4. They promised to do it … .

   5. The book was so interesting that I couldn’t tear … from it.

3. Use ‘one’/ ‘ones’ if necessary.

   1. Which shoes fit you best? – The brown … .

   2. Don’t use this milk. Use that fresh … .

   3. Has Paul got a silk tie? – Yes, he has got a blue … .

   4. Two of those coats suit you. – Which … ?

   5. Which ring are you going to buy? – The most expensive … .

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 1. Test on active vocabulary.

1. Write the word to the definition.

   1. a person, animal or thing suffering as a result of somebody’s actions or natural forces;

   2. a quick painful effort to get breath;

   3. to make plans;

   4. not in agreement, not in harmony, harsh and unpleasant to the ear;

   5. unmixed, complete, absolute.

2. Fill in the word beginning with the given letter.

   1. Don’t ask him: he won’t give you anything because of his g… .

   2. The unusually hot weather a… his health and he couldn’t leave home.

   3. This is Leonardo’s m… .

   4. I read his p… about modern art in the local newspaper.

   5. Many old people in Russia live below the p… line.

3. Choose the right variant.

   1. I don’t believe that he has a true (affection/ affectation) for our country as he speaks with unmistakable (affection/ affectation).

   2. Her (victim/ sacrifice) for the (victims/ sacrifices) of the earthquake was great.

   3. The earth’s (shade/ shadow) sometimes falls on the moon.

4. Translate the sentences into English.

   1. Я открыл рот от удивления, увидев их там.

   2. Ненавижу ее притворную доброту.

   3. Я почувствовал нотку разногласия в их отношениях.

   4. Говорят, что богатые люди жадные.

   5. Наконец они пришли к соглашению.

5. Form the appropriate compound adjective from using the word given to fit the space.

1	They traveled in a … carriage.	horse
2	The noble knight killed the … dragon.	head
3	It is a … story.	heart
4	It is a … country.	develop
5	This area is evidently … .	poverty

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 1. Test on the phrasal verb and the vocabulary of text 9 p.10.

1. Translate the words into English.

   1. глина

   2. гипс

   3. трафарет

   4. гравюра, эстамп

   5. приклеивать

   6. холст, полотно

   7. дилетант

   8. ослабевать

   9. вымирать

   10. замирать (о звуке)

2. Translate the sentences into English.

   1. Художник использовал блестящие и прозрачные краски, постепенно накладывал краски слоями для тонкой передачи игры цвета и тени и мелких деталей.

   2. Жанровая живопись представлена невероятно реалистичными картинами в этой галерее.

   3. Скульптура – это трехмерное произведение искусства.

   4. Джейн до смерти хочется посетить Эрмитаж.

   5. Додо вымер с появлением европейцев на острове.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 1. Test on the topical vocabulary.

1. Name 5 genres of painting and translate the words into Russian.

2. What do we describe if we speak about:

   1. how the space of the picture is used;

   2. how different colours are handled;

   3. what is represented in the picture.

3. Write 5 words to describe the colours and translate them into Russian.

4. Translate the following into Russian.

Эта картина – великолепный пример абстрактной живописи. Пространство полотна поделено ассиметрично. На переднем плане мы видим треугольные мотивы (motifs), которые перекликаются с мотивами на заднем плане. Доминирующие цвета очень насыщенные и они сливаются друг с другом. Художнику удалось запечатлеть настроение того момента, и его шедевр выдержал испытание временем. Картина привлекает внимание и производит неизгладимое впечатление на посетителей галереи.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 2. Test on active vocabulary.

1. Write the word to the definition.

1. to allow a secret to be known; give away or sell to the enemy;

2. to make a search, inquire;

3. to put to death according to the law;

4. a trouble or an annoyance;

5. to show the truth of what has been said.

2. Fill in the word beginning with the given letter.

   1. He had a feeling of a… as he was taken into the presence of the Emperor.

   2. This declaration is a m… to the world peace.

   3. She can d… her son nothing.

   4. The s… was three years of imprisonment.

   5. He came to my house and d… that I should help him.

3. Choose the right variant.

   1. (In spite/ Despite) his victory he didn’t feel happy.

   2. The (pupils/ disciples) studied that Jesus Christ had twelve (pupils/ disciples).

   3. The king invited them to a (feast/ meal) in the palace on a national (feast/ holiday) and treated them to a delicious (feast/ meal).

   4. All passengers are (required/ demanded) to produce their tickets on first request.

4. Translate the sentences into English.

   1. Невозможно отрицать, что эта проблема заслуживает внимания.

   2. Та встреча подтвердила мои подозрения.

   3. Ему пришлось предать свои убеждения, чтобы спасти свою семью.

   4. Он требует многого от других, но еще больше – от себя.

   5. Его отдали под суд за кражу.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 2. Test on the adverb and the adjective.

1. Rewrite the sentences correcting the mistake in each of them.

   1. The sound grew faintest and faintest.

   2. He turned out to be angry than I had expected.

   3. The farther discussion didn’t bring any results.

   4. The flower smells very sweetly.

   5. I keep my things always in their proper places.

   6. Both we are fond of classical music.

   7. She speaks high of her brother- in-law.

   8. I haven’t seen them late.

2. Make phrases putting the adjectives in the right order.

   1. wardrobe - beautiful - French – oak – antique

   2. Cottage – stone-built – small – old – country

   3. shorts – cotton – white – summer

   4. umbrella – red – enormous

3. Translate the sentences into English.

1. Ему стало стыдно за то, что он сказал.

2. В этом кафе вы можете насладиться живой музыкой.

3. Присутствующие сотрудники могут выразить свое мнение по проблеме.

4. Будем надеяться, ваш план окажется успешным.

5. Мы увидели там необычные золотые серьги ручной работы.

6. Все заинтересованные участники собрались в зале.

7. Джейн крепко спала, когда вернулись ее родители.

8. Очевидно, что они попытаются изменить ситуацию.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 2. Test on the topical vocabulary & the vocabulary of the text (18 p.67).

1. Give short answers to the questions.

   1. What are the four universal religions?

   2. What are their traditional places of worship? (at least 4 words with translation)

   3. What can the places of worship be decorated with? (at least 4 words with translation)

   4. Who are church services led by? (3 words with translation)

   5. What do the believers do? ( at least 4 words with translation)

2. Translate the words and phrases into English.

   1. paй

   2. благословенный

   3. посланник божий

   4. распять

   5. Вербное воскресенье

   6. Голгофа

   7. богохульство

   8. Еврейская пасха

   9. Страстнáя пятница

   10. Тайная вéчеря

3. Translate the sentences into English.

Heкоторые люди живут в соответствии с принципами секуляризма, считают себя атеистами и полагают, что мир вокруг нас может быть объяснен с помощью науки. Другие объединяются в религиозные сообщества и соблюдают свои ритуалы и обряды. Христианство – это основная Европейская религия. Оно включает в себя Римско-католическую церковь, возглавляемую Папой Римским, Православную церковь, возглавляемую Патриархом Константинопольским, и Протестантскую церковь. Главные христианские праздники – это Рождество и Пасха. Вифлеем является традиционным местом паломничества христиан.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 3. Test on the verb.

1. Some sentences of the following are correct, some have mistakes in them. Rewrite the sentences with the mistakes.

   1. The Titanic was sunk by an iceberg.

   2. The boat sank without trace.

   3. Her hair soon dried by the wind.

   4. The hole soon filled with water.

   5. Inflation was increased over the last six months.

   6. The piano was being played by somebody in the hall.

   7. The boat sailed on Sunday.

   8. The cars of this make sell nicely.

   9. Roses have always grown by him in this garden.

   10. He forgot to ring the bell.

2. Write the corresponding passive sentences to the given one, two if possible.

   1. They pay her a good salary.

   2. Someone threw a life belt to me.

   3. The teacher will explain the new rule to the students.

   4. They have just offered her a job.

   5. Someone sold the car to Tom.

   6. They gave the boy a good book to read.

   7. They haven’t mentioned these facts to us.

   8. Someone will demonstrate the game to the children.

   9. Someone had reported the theft to the police.

   10. Someone has given €1,000 to the charity.

3. Change the word given to fit the space provided (if necessary).

1	I … sorry, I … so much trouble to you. I … you to excuse me. No problem, I … it … a difficult time for you.	Be, be Beg Understand, be
2	His secretary … the letter from the box where it … for a week and … the office.	Take, be leave
3	Jenny … her father … two days later.	Know, appear
4	You can’t use the room at the moment, it … .	redecorate
5	The tea … before I … sugar into it.	Sweeten, put

4. “For” or “to”?

   1. He will come later. Will you cook some food … him?

   2. His company pays good money … him.

   3. Jane sent some flowers … her mother.

   4. She poured some coffee … us.

   5. Can you save a cake … me?

   6. I lent my bike … John and he hasn’t returned it yet.

   7. They painted that picture … you.

   8. She didn’t want to tell her problems … her parents.

   9. The manager offered a promotion … her.

   10. The agent forgot to book a room … us.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 3. Test on active vocabulary, vocabulary of the text & the phrasal verb.

1. Write the word to the definition.

6. to eat with very small bites;

7. to lower the body closer to the ground;

8. to make the sound of a badly-oiled door when it opens;

9. to jump;

10. to make shaking movements usually when you are cold;

11. to offer something special to somebody or to oneself;

12. to interrupt someone, to stop them from doing something;

13. very hot and calm, usually before a storm;

14. to remove something that has been written;

15. to be friendly in communication with somebody.

6. Find the antonym to the given word or phrase.

   1. naïve;

   2. to encourage;

   3. to strengthen;

   4. to be decisive;

   5. nasty behaviour.

7. Choose the right variant.

   1. When you pass this department you always feel the … of fish!

a) smell b) scent c) aroma d) reek

2. It is really … that she didn’t call you back. It’s so unlike her.

a) strange b) queer c) odd d) buoyant

3. I was wrong but don’t rub it … .

a) along b) down c) in d) out

4. The … will start working at our school next year.

a) management board b) board of trustees c) executive board

d) board of governors

5. The news was unexpected and left many scratching … .

a) the surface b) together c) my back d) their heads

8. Change the word given to fit the space.

1	The patient received good … in hospital	treat
2	After the meeting there were no more … in the factory.	disturb
3	Divorce is a … procedure for everybody involved.	distress
4	She is … about starting a new job.	hesitate
5	After many years of … the workers went on strike.	oppressive

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 3. Test on the topical vocabulary.

4. Find the right word/ phrase to fill the blank.

   1. … have been burning for three weeks and have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.

   2. The harvest has failed because of the terrible … which has affected the country.

   3. Asian countries are often hit by … caused by heavy rain in the monsoon period.

   4. A lot of damage has been caused by the … which erupted two weeks ago.

   5. A major … is expected in California so they are introducing new building regulations to minimize the losses.

   6. During … it is necessary to avoid staying under trees as lightning is likely to hit them.

II. Answer the question using the topical vocabulary.

What undesirable effect can be brought by:

1. wasting fresh water;

2. dumping waste in rivers, ground;

3. nuclear explosion;

4. too much carbon dioxide in the air;

5. cutting down forests;

6. wasting energy.

III. Translate the sentences into English.

1. Мое любимое время года – зима, когда мороз пощипывает лицо и воздух кристально чист. Серебряные снежинки танцуют в лунном свете, мягко падая на землю. Это впечатляющее зрелище.

2. В наше время необходимо повышать осведомленность о проблемах экологии. Правительства должны разрабатывать международные программы с целью разработки альтернативных источников энергии, прекращения перерасхода природных ресурсов и поощрения переработки отходов. Человек загнал себя в угол, нарушая экологический баланс и эксплуатируя природные ресурсы. Нам необходимо создавать заповедники, сажать и выращивать леса, защищать почву от эрозии, прекратить загрязнение окружающей среды и защищать вымирающие виды. Мы должны научить людей ценить жизнь.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 4. Test on the non-finite forms of the verb.

1. Use the Infinitive or the ‘-ing’ form to complete the sentences.

1. He offered … (organize) our trip to Mexico.

2. Please remember … (lock) the door when you leave.

3. Only yesterday I saw her … (sit) with her boyfriend in a café.

4. I regret … (inform) you that your project hasn’t been chosen for the further competition.

5. We suggest … (make) a break.

6. Many people can’t afford … (send) their children to a private school.

7. I don’t mind … (stay) a bit longer.

8. Did you allow him … (take) your laptop?

9. We decided to stop … (have) a cup of coffee.

10. When did your little brother start … (read)?

11. I don’t want her … (interfere) with this business.

12. I’ll never forget … (win) my first prize at a music competition.

13. He regrets … (speak) to her so rudely.

14. The children had a lot of fun … (play) their favourite games.

2. Use the preposition where necessary to complete the sentences.

1. I hate the idea … your leaving us so soon.

2. We’ll never get used … being given so much work.

3. What do you dream … getting as a present?

4. Are you interested … having private lessons on the subject?

5. My duty is to prevent you … making that step.

6. We had a wonderful time … watching that performance live.

7. My parents will strongly object … my staying at Jane’s.

8. She is quite capable … looking after herself at her age.

3. Use Participle I or Participle II of the verbs given to complete the sentences.

1. The police are examining the evidence … (collect) during the investigation.

2. Drivers … (fine) for speeding risk losing their licences.

3. The criminal … (hide) in the forest was seen in the nearby village.

4. The officer … (report) of the crime looked extremely confident.

5. The teachers … (invite) to the conference gathered in the hall.

6. The book turned out to be rather … (entertain).

4. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

1. Короче говоря, там не было никого, кто бы помог нам.

2. Я не позволю тебе попусту тратить время.

3. Через месяц ты у меня будешь писать отличные сочинения.

4. Иначе говоря, они заставят нас убрать все после вечеринки самим.

5. Твои родители не допустят, чтобы вы поженились.

6. Им помогли справиться с проблемой.

7. Возвращаясь к сути дела, я должен сказать, что мы предлагаем встретиться после обсуждения вопроса в средствах массовой информации.

8. Пожалуйста, прекрати плакать и сделай что-нибудь.

9. Они не позволят дизайнеру внести серьезные изменения в проект.

10. Новости были потрясающие.

11. Нас заставили переписать тест.

12. Я с нетерпением жду их визита.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 4. Test on the topical vocabulary and the vocabulary of the text.

5. Find the right word starting with the letter given to fill the blank.

   1. Pessimists often feel i…, m… and r… .

   2. If we are happy, we feel c…, r… and l… .

6. Find the word to the definition.

   1. a room in a hospital where the patients are given treatment

   2. showing or saying with regret you were wrong

   3. giving enjoyment or pleasure

   4. show uncertainty, indecision

III. Answer the question using the topical vocabulary.

1. What happens to us when we are happy? (write 5 phrases with translation )

2. What do troubles do to our life? (write 5 phrases with translation)

IV. Translate the sentences into English.

1. Чтобы быть счастливыми, мы должны помнить, что жизнь всегда дает нам что-то взамен утерянного. Жизнь всегда предоставляет возможность выбора. Нам следует, размышляя о прошлом, принимать настоящее и дорожить им. Счастье не находят, его создают, создают для себя и других. И давайте помнить, что оно начинается в семье.

2. Cкромный человек всегда немного не в своей тарелке, когда на него внимательно смотрят. Он предпочтет беглый взгляд на себя.

AFANASYEVA 10

UNIT 4. Test on the active vocabulary and phrasal verb.

9. Write the word to the definition.

   1. to imagine, suppose; to want to do something;

   2. exactly, quite so;

   3. to shine, not steadily, with quick gleams;

   4. to stay in the same place or condition;

   5. to give back an image;

   6. to ask for money, food because one is poor;

   7. old, much worn;

   8. feeling confusion, not knowing what to do or say;

   9. to support each other;

   10. to speak in support of somebody or something.

10. Choose the right variant.

    1. There is a great risk … being misunderstood in this situation.

a) from b) on c) to d) of

2. Reflecting … the past is bound to help.

a) at b) on c) of d) for

3. Stick … us if you don’t want to get lost in the city.

a) along b) with c) to d) out

4. They met quite by … .

a) accident b) heaven c) incident d) the way

5. The news was a bit of a shock and left us … over it.

a) think b) reflecting c) brooding d) considering

6. The doctor’s … is $5 a visit.

a) salary b) wages c) fine d) fee

7. For many years she struggled to keep body and … together.

a) soul b) mind c) sole d) brain

8. At last the boy … sight of his brother in the crowd and waved to him.

a) lost b) caught c) had d) grasped

11. Change the word given to fit the space.

1	It is a … business.	risk
2	… can’t be choosers.	beg
3	… prevented her from expressing herself.	embarrass
4	She was staring at her … in the mirror.	reflect