Test 06 school and schooling

Part A

К каждому заданию даны варианты ответов, из которых только один является верным. Выберите правильный ответ из четырех предложенных.

A1. Physics … difficult for people with poor math skills.

1) are

2) is

3) being

4) were

A2. The … you engage in reading the … you become.

1) much, more clever

2) more, cleverer

3) farther, cleverer

4) more, much clever

A3. The star students must write … test to understand who will get the prize.

1) second

2) the second

3) a second

4) an second

A4. The teacher told us to work in pairs and to ask … questions.

1) one another’s

2) each other

3) each other’s

4) one’s another

A5. “It's about your attendance, Kate. You always … classes.” – “In fact, I … ill.”

1) are missing, was

2) miss, was

3) have been missing, will be

4) had missed, am

A6. As soon as we … studying this topic, we … a class devoted to revision.

1) will finish, will have

2) finish, would have

3) finished, would have had

4) finish, will have

A7. My friend said he … ready for the test for days, yet he … a low grade.

1) got, had got

2) has been getting, got

3) was getting, had got

4) had been getting, had got

A8. Frank … to school at eight o’clock sharp, but now it is half past eight and he … yet.

1) got, hadn’t arrived

2) gets, hasn’t arrived

3) has got, didn’t arrive

4) had got, hadn’t arrived

A9. We … on the project for two months already. We … it by next month.

1) was working, will finish

2) have been working, will have finished

3) had worked, would finish

4) had been working, would be finishing

A10. We … by a teacher that in a day we … a multiple-choice test.

1) are being told, will be doing

2) are told, would have done

3) have been told, would do

4) were told, were doing

A11. “To pass the exam … a real ordeal. I … material for it all day yesterday. ”

1) will be, was revising

2) is being, have been revising

3) would be, am revising

4) will have been, had been revising

A12. At nine tomorrow I … a credit and after this I … home by my father.

1) will be taking, will be driven

2) will take, am being driven

3) am taking, will have been driven

4) will have been taking, will be driven

A13. By next September my friends and I … English for five years. Moreover, I … to take up another modern language.

1) would had been doing, will be proposed

2) will have done, will had been proposed

3) will be doing, am being proposed

4) will have been doing, am proposed

A14. “I may do my best to be good at math.” – The boy … that he … do his best to be good at math.

1) says, might

2) said, may

3) said, might

4) told, might

A15. “Can you give a prompt?” he said. “Yes,” she said. – He ... if she … give him a prompt and she said she …

1) asked, could, could

2) asked, can, can

3) asked, could, can

4) asked, can, could

A16. I can’t come on Saturday morning because I … my home assignment.

1) can do

2) must do

3) may do

4) had to do

A17. My teacher encourages me … grammar rules because I’m not good at it.

1) to learn

2) learning

3) to have learnt

4) having learnt

A18. University courses come easy to those who have got used to … independently.

1) learn

2) learnt

3) learning

4) being learn

A19. “If he … me earlier that they were going to expel him from school for his bad behavior, I … of the situation beforehand”, my father said.

1) had told, would have been aware

2) has told, will be aware

3) told, would have been aware

4) had told, would be aware

A20. The teacher … the student ... the class yesterday because it was really important.

1) wish, hadn’t overslept

2) wished, hadn’t overslept

3) wishes, haven’t overslept

4) wishes, didn’t overslept

A21. Nick’s mother went to … school by … car.

1) - / -

2) the / the

3) a / a

4) the / -

A22. We were informed about such sights of London as … London Bridge, … Oxford Street, etc.

1) the / the

2) - / the

3) the / -

4) - / -

A23. He was caught … the act … copying and asked to hand … his worksheet right then.

1) in / of / in

2) at / about / to

3) on / in / through

4) of / of / off

A24. The teacher’s computer broke … … the end … the class so we couldn’t finish our work.

1) out / in / of

2) down / in / among

3) down / at / of

4) in / in / in

A25. Now get … … reading the text paying attention … the underlined words.

1) out / of / on

2) down / to / to

3) through / with / on

4) into / with / at

A26. I failed the exams. … I wasn’t allowed to continue my studies.

1) on the grounds that

2) because

3) as

4) as a result

A27. You may show me the scenario of the project … you can.

1) before

2) by the time

3) whenever

4) after

Укажите номер подчеркнутого фрагмента, в котором допущена ошибка.

A28. I was going to ask you if you would read my essay before I handed it in, but I

1 2 3

changed your mind.

4

A29. In one class we had to do a research on the language used in the sphere of

1 2 3

business communications.

4

Определите тему, к которой относится данный ряд слов. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A30. exercise, competition, skipping rope, gym

1) studies

2) science

3) recreation

4) sports

Из предложенных вариантов выберите слово, относящееся к заданному ряду слов. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A31. pencil, eraser, ball-point pen, marker

1) crockery

2) cloth

3) paper

4) compass

Определите ряд, в котором не все слова относятся к одной теме. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A32. 1) hoover, mop, chores, vacuum cleaner

2) globe, compass, ruler, measure

3) prompt, model, help, example

Прочитайте текст, выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

I know you are anxiously waiting to find out if I passed my exams, but I haven't heard anything yet. Perhaps, I'll get the news when the post (A33) … today. I promise I (A34) … you as soon as I get the news. It's three weeks (A35) … I took the exams, but my teacher warned me that they sometimes don't announce the results until more than a month (A36) … . If you ask about my expectations, well, (A37) … I've done well.

A33. 1) comes 2) came 3) is coming 4) will come

A34. 1) call 2) called 3) will call 4) am calling

A35. 1) later 2) once 3) since 4) when

A36. 1) has passed 2) is passing 3) passed 4) will pass

A37. 1) in the least 2) at last 3) at any rate 4) least of all

Выберите ответную реплику, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной реплике-стимулу. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A38. He has failed his math test.

1) So what?

2) Good for him.

3) Has he? How bad!

4) Hasn't he?

Выберите реплику-стимул, подходящую по смыслу к предложенной ответной реплике. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A39. I'd rather not. I have to make a project for my History class.

1) Do you agree?

2) Let's go for a walk.

3) What fun!

4) That's stupid.

Прочитайте вопрос. Выберите один из вариантов ответа. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A40. How do they grade answers at British schools?

1) by letter (A, B, C)

2) by numeral (1—5)

3) by percentage (1—100)

4) no grades are given

Прочитайте текст и выберите вариант ответа, соответствующий содержанию прочитанного текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

1. My name's Jordan Baker. I'm just a normal kid, like everybody else. I have an 18-year-old sister and a close relationship with all of my family. But, unlike other kids, I never go to bed on Sunday night and dread having to go to school the next day. I actually look forward to it! That's because I'm a homeschooler. I'm sure most kids imagine I can get up whenever I want, watch TV and pretty much goof off all day. But it's not like that at all.

2. Basically, I wake up every weekday at about 8 a.m., shower and get dressed. After breakfast, I do algebra in the kitchen with my mom, then we move on to other subjects. My mom is my main teacher (even though she's not certified), but my dad helps out, too. After lunch, if I have a big load of schoolwork, I study for another hour or two and then have piano lessons. After that, I either play tennis or eat dinner and maybe watch TV or read. I also work out at a gym two or three days a week to be sure I get enough exercise.

3. My favorite subjects are history and literature, and my least favorite is algebra because it doesn't come easy to me. I study the same stuff most kids learn in public school but at my own pace. And, yes, I do have to take tests and exams like everybody else. As a matter of fact, I take standardized tests every year just to see how I'm doing. Right now, I'm about a year ahead. That means I'm going to graduate when I'm 16 – I don't think I could have done that if I'd gone to public school. Graduating early brings me closer to my ultimate goal, which is to become either a pediatrician or a teacher in Africa.

4. I would say the greatest thing about homeschooling is that I can study things that apply to what is going on in my life. Plus, since my schedule is flexible, we get to travel and take day trips when we feel like it rather than waiting for summer vacation or field trips.

5. Even with all the pluses, there are a few downsides. Making new friends can be tricky – of course, it's not so easy to socialize when there are no other kids around. Luckily, I have friends from church and extracurricular activities (most of them go to public school). We stay in touch through e-mail. One day, I'd like to homeschool my own kids – even with all the work involved--because I know it's definitely worth it.

A41. The narrator is mainly focused on

1) typical difficulties in homeschool life.

2) her experiences as a homeschooler.

3) various attitudes towards homeschooling.

A42. The chosen format of getting an education is likely to help the girl

1) pass school exams successfully.

2) study the subjects she prefers.

3) compensate for lack of communication.

A43. It is true about the girl that

1) her mother teaches her best.

2) her parents are rarely involved in her studies.

3) she mainly studies at her own pace.

A44. In Jordan's view, the best thing about homeschooling is that

1) the curriculum is largely reduced.

2) all activities can be planned better.

3) she feels she is not like all the others.

A45. It seems that Jordan is keen on staying in touch with friends

1) via the Internet.

2) who are religious.

3) during trips and hikes.

Определите, в каком значении слово употреблено в тексте. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A46. flexible (IV)

1) easy-to-modify

2) busy

3) appealing

A47. tricky (V)

1) humourous

2) challenging

3) quick

Выберите правильный вариант перевода в соответствии с содержанием текста. Укажите выбранный вариант.

A48. I actually look forward to it! (I)

1) Я даже хочу, чтобы понедельник скорей наступил!

2) Я вообще-то с нетерпением жду, когда придет понедельник!

3) Я страстно желаю, чтобы понедельник пришел!

A49. I also work out two or three days a week... (II)

1) Я также работаю два-три раза в неделю…

2) Я тоже занимаюсь два-три раза в неделю…

3) Я также тренируюсь два-три раза в неделю…

A50. Even with all the pluses, there are a few downsides. (V)

1) Даже со всеми плюсами, есть некоторое количество минусов.

2) Несмотря на все плюсы, имеются некоторые минусы

3) Хотя есть много положительного, есть также и кое-какие трудности.

Part B

В каждом предложении заполните пропуск словом, образованным от указанного в скобках.

B1. The girl's tutor was impressed by the … of her work (thorough).

B2. Not once did the whole class marvel at her … (clever).

B3. Not being able to pass the test was a great … to many students (disappoint).

Переведите на английский язык фрагмент предложения, данный в скобках.

B4. Half of the class was doing sums, while (другая половина) was busy with checking the home assignment.

B5. Generally speaking, the ability to do a difficult task (поднимает) self-confidence.

B6. School teachers often challenge us with hard questions (что) is really stimulating.

Прочитайте текст. Заполните каждый из пропусков только одним словом, подходящим по смыслу. Слово должно содержать не более 15 символов.

The years you (B7) … at school are often considered to be the best years of your (B8) … . When taught properly, most (B9) … are interesting to learn. It is not seldom that (B10) … are enthusiastic about what they are doing. All that makes the school years unforgettable.