Контрольная работа №1 " Как разнообразен этот мир".

UNIT I

“HOW DIFFERENT THE WORLD IS!”

Цель : Контроль навыков чтения, грамматики, письменной речи.  

 Вариант 1

I.  READ THE TEXT:

a. Read how three students discuss different topics: 

1.  a)  Can  the  geographical  position  and  environment  explain  some  personality

traits of people from different countries. That’s a question.  There are stereotypes

about the Americans, the Russians, and the British. I can’t agree with them.  The

British are supposed to be polite, to have a passion for lawns of grass and to like

compromise. But my mother is always extremely polite, grows flowers and has

lawns. She prefers compromise than a quarrel.  The Americans are supposed to be

risk-takers and optimistic. My father is a risk-taking person. He is sure that nothing

is  impossible  for  a  willing  heart.  Besides  he  is  tough  and  self-reliant.  Though

neither he nor his ancestors were Americans. My opinion is that people are alike in

different countries in spite of geography.

b. this student is talking about the influence of geography on the national character.

He thinks that…….

      A. His mother likes compromise because she is British.

      B. In spite of geography people are alike.

      C. His father’s ancestors were Americans, that’s why he is risk-taking. 

2. I like how Americans raise their children. They raise them to be independent. It

is a part of American culture. Small children learn to do things on their own. They

learn to take care of themselves, clean their rooms, help with the dishes and the

laundry, spend their time away from their parents in day-care or with a babysitter.

Most teenagers try to find summer or after-school jobs, so that they can have their

own money. Students usually work part-time and during summer vacations.

c.  This  student  is  discussing  contemporary  American  society.  How  do  the

Americans bring up their children? 

       A. To be independent of the family  

       B. To be independent

       C. To be conceited   

 I was born in a small Russian town and I have been living here my entire life. I am

in love with my native town and adore its quiet lanes and streets, full of ancient

history. The spirit of my town is really extraordinary. I like walking along the old

streets of my town. I’m really happy to live here.

  I’d like to enter a linguistic university. But we don’t have such university in my

town.  And  I  have to admit  that  there  is  no  plenty of  work  here. I  don’t want  to

leave  my  town  but  I  have  to…  .  So  I’ll  do  my  best  to  get  a  good  academic

background and perhaps the most important thing –useful contacts.

d. This girl is talking about her ancient town and plans for the future. What is she

going to do?

      A. to leave her town and enter a linguistic university.

      B. to get a good academic background  at home

      C. To find a job though there is no plenty of work in her town

II. Fill in the articles with geographical names where necessary: 

 1. …. Netherlands has another proper name is …. Holland.

 2. Tom has traveled in …. Middle East.

 3…..Cairo is the capital of ….Egypt.

 4….Milan is in ….. north of….Italy.

 5…..England is washed by …..North Sea.

 6.  “The Murder on…. Nile” is the famous detective novel by A. Christie.

III. Change the questions using Do you know…?   Could you tell me…?

1. Where does Tom live?

2. How did the accident happen?

3. What time did he left for London?

4. Where has he gone?

5. Where is the post-office?

6. How much does she pay for her outfit?

IV. Ask polite questions using the information:

1. about time

2 . how to get to the nearest underground station.

3.  about the climate of the country you’re going to

4. if your teacher can help you.

5. how to spell a word in English

V. Cultural Awareness:

If this information True or False:

1. Great Britain is the world’s largest island.

2. In the USA people live within four time zones.     

3. In the UK the seasons are the other way round.

4. In Australia much of the land is a useless desert.

5. Nature has been kind to Russia.

6. The British started the fashion for seaside holidays.

7. In Great Britain practically every climate is represented.

Вариант № 2

I.  READ THE TEXT:

Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose  from the sentences A-G

below one which fit gap (1-5). There are two extra sentences which you do not

need.

 A. They have to make new friends wherever they go.

 B. People have few babies because of birth control and the high cost of raising

children.

 C. Values and people are changing in the United States.

 D. The Americans worry about the same things as other people in the world, about   

their children, and what their lives will be.   

 E.  They  seldom  moved  from  one  place  to  another  and  usually  knew  their

neighbours well. 

 F. Religion is a private issue.

 G. The Americans are getting older and the number of senior citizens increases.

A. Changing America  

  In the past fifty years American society has changed much. Fifty years ago most

Americans lived in small communities.

1………………………………………………………………………………….

Life  was  so  personal  that  people  often  joked  about  it.  It  was  difficult  to  have

privacy in a small community like that. Some people dreamed about moving to big

cities, but most people were happy to live all their lives in the same place. Now

people often move from place to place. It is rare to find people who have lived all

their lives in one community. They go to warmer parts of the country, to some of

the older cities, to some large suburban areas.

 2…………………………………………………………………………………. 

  The American population is changing. There are now more Asian Americans and

Spanish Americans than ever before.

 3…………………………………………………………………………………….

  The  American  family  has  changed  too.  The  number  of  divorces  increased.

Americans are not likely to remain in a marriage that has problems. They are not

forced by economic, social or religious pressure to stay married.

 4…………………………………………………………………………………......

  American women work more now, but still don’t have the same opportunities for

equal salaries and career as men. They often find that they have two jobs now:

taking care of the house and the children and working at the office.

 5…………….....  …………………………………………………………………… 

They worry about international terrorism. They know that this time is a period of

change and many difficulties, but perhaps the pioneer spirit which built the country

will help Americans change, improve and adapt to the future. 

II. Fill in the articles with geographical names where necessary:

1…Lake Superior is one of the Five Great Lakes in ….USA.

2…England is washed by ….Straits of Dover.

3…Alps is the best place for skiing for millions of tourists and famous   

sportsmen.

4. Can you show …Australia on the map?

5… Everest has been conquered by some of the alpinists.

6. He took part in the expedition across … Gobi Desert.

II. Change the questions using Do you know…?  Could you tell me…?

1. Why did they want to leave so soon? 

2. How does this mechanism work?

3. What clothes should I take with me to America?

4. What is her E-mail? 

6. When has he gone to Paris?

5. How do you cook this tasty dish? 

III. Ask polite questions using the information:

1. offer your help to your friend

2. how to get to the nearest post-office

3. about the weather for tomorrow

4. if your friend can lend you some money

5. offer your help to your brother

6. if your friend can give you a book 

IV. Cultural Awareness

Is this information true or false:

1. Australia is the world’s largest island.

2. In the USA the seasons are the other way round.

3. Australia is the smallest continent.

4. Many people live far away from towns in the outback in Australia.

5. Three-quarters (3/4) of the USA are washed by ocean.

6. On the Australia’s coat of arms there are the kangaroo and the emu.

7. In Great Britain people live within four time zones. 

8. It is never very hot or very cold in the UK.