Контрольная работа по английскому языку Spotlight 10, module 2

Modular test 2A (Spotlight 10)

Listening.

Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer questions, deciding whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not stated (N).  (14 points)

1. Sarah had an interesting weekend.

2. Sarah saw the activity advertised at school.

3. There were six people on Sarah’s raft.

4. Sarah had all the right equipment with her.

5. Sarah was the only beginner.

6. Sarah got a good tan (загар) at the weekend.

7. Sarah wasn’t frightened at all during the trip.

Reading.

Read the text and match items A-G to the gaps 1-6. There is one item you do not need to use. (18 points)

There are many different kinds of activities for us to enjoy nowadays. In fact, there is something for all personality types.
If you are the brave, adventurous kind, you can try skydiving or white-water rafting. Many people are crazy about sports like these 1. ____.
Today we live in the 'extreme’ sport world. We seek adventure instead of 2.___ . If you are the quieter type, you may enjoy gardening or fishing. These activities are more relaxing 3. ___.  Seeds sewn in the spring result in beautiful flowers that can brighten up your mood; fishing with friends can strengthen the relationship you have, or may just be a relaxing day out with a tasty supper at the end!
The imaginative may take up art classes or learn sculpture. In today’s fast-paced world we all appreciate the opportunity to express ourselves and take it easy 4. _____. Solitary activities like knitting or stamp collecting, once considered to be old-fashioned, are becoming popular again.
Traditional team sports like football or basketball are great for developing team spirit and a sense of national pride. However, shy, reserved types prefer to watch them from the comfort of their couches rather than practise the sport itself. It is a pity, 5. ______.
Today’s pastimes are often linked to technology and may encourage us to be lazy. Surfing the Net or chatting online is a popular pastime for many but more sociable types prefer to go to the cinema or go to an exhibition 6. ____.
Whatever we like to do in our free time, the main thing is to find something that we enjoy doing and be open to new experiences.

A. after hard day at the office

B. where they can be in direct contact with people

C. as sports like these have the ability to make us fit and strong

D. staying at home and playing cards or board games

E. and they bring many rewards

F. because some people would rather go snowboarding

G. because of the adrenaline rush they get from them

Vocabulary and grammar.

A. Match the words and phrases in Column A to the words and phrases in Column b. (5 points)

Column A                      Column B

1. student ….                   A. chores

2. shopping…                   B. loan

3. pocket ….                    C. job

4. weekend …                   D. spree

5. household…                  E. money

B. Fill in the correct word. (10points)

- earn    -lend     -owe   -save     -charge

1. “Tina, here’s the £10 I … you”.   “Thank you very much.”

2. Do you manage to … any money or do you spend it all?

3. I never go to this restaurant because they always … us more than they should.  

4. Can you … me some money? I’m broke!

5. How much does Kate … from her job?

C. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. (15 points)

1. Helen is … to win the race.                     A. outgoing     B. reserved      C. determined

2. Jake loves doing extreme sports; he’s very ….        A. cautious     B. boring       C. adventurous

3. James writes children’s books; he’s very ….         A. brave  B. creative   C. active

4. Dave dreams of becoming president one day; he’s extremely ….

                                      A. imaginative    B. brave     C. ambitious

5. Ian makes new friends very easily; he’s so … .        A. sociable    B. shy     C. sensitive

D. Underline the correct preposition. (6 points)

1. Ian has taken in/up tennis.

2. I think you need to take these trousers out/in; they’re very loose on you.

3. Helen will take over/up the business when her father gets old.

4. Why don’t you take off/out your coat?

5. Your daughter has taken off/after you. You look so much alike.

6. On her birthday I took my sister over/out to an expensive restaurant.

E. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold. (6 points)

1. He looked at her in …   AMAZE

2. … is quite expensive at this ski resort.    ACCOMODATE

3. I hope you have a fast…   RECOVER

4. James has got a very good university …   EDUCATE

5. Can I make a …?    SUGGEST

6. When did the two countries sign this ….  AGREE

F. Put the verbs in brackets into the present tense. (16 points)

1. Kate must … (see) a doctor as soon as possible.

2. My mother made me … (clean) my room today.

3. Rick and Diane enjoy … (do) extreme sports.

4. Please remind me … (return) the DVD to the video club.

5. Wendy isn’t keen on … (cycle).

6. I can’t wait … (hear) your news.

7. What do you want … (eat) tonight?

8. Would you like … (go) shopping tomorrow?

9. I cannot imagine … (live) in another country.

10. Let me … (help) you with the bags.

11. I’m looking forward to … (travel) to South America next weekend.

12. Jane hates … (take) the car to the garage.

13. I don’t mind … (watch) this film again.

14. Thanks, I’d love … (join) you.

15. He went to her birthday party without … (bring) her a present.

16. I can’t help … (wonder) what is wrong with him tonight.

G. Choose the correct answer A, B or C. (10 points)

1. My father is crazy … photography.              A. with   B. about    C. in

2. I’m very proud … you!                      A. with   B. about    C. of

3. Mrs Jenkins is fond … painting.                A. at     B. of       C. with

4. Luke is brilliant … basketball.                 A. at     B. in       C. on

5. Are you interested … mythology?               A. in    B. at       C. with

Modular test 2B (Spotlight 10)

Listening.

Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer questions, deciding whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not stated (N).  (14 points)

1. Sarah had an interesting weekend.

2. Sarah saw the activity advertised at school.

3. There were six people on Sarah’s raft.

4. Sarah had all the right equipment with her.

5. Sarah was the only beginner.

6. Sarah got a good tan (загар) at the weekend.

7. Sarah wasn’t frightened at all during the trip.

Reading.

Read the text and match items A-G to the gaps 1-6. There is one item you do not need to use. (18 points)

There are many different kinds of activities for us to enjoy nowadays. In fact, there is something for all personality types.
If you are the brave, adventurous kind, you can try skydiving or white-water rafting. Many people are crazy about sports like these 1. ____.
Today we live in the 'extreme’ sport world. We seek adventure instead of 2.___ . If you are the quieter type, you may enjoy gardening or fishing. These activities are more relaxing 3. ___.  Seeds sewn in the spring result in beautiful flowers that can brighten up your mood; fishing with friends can strengthen the relationship you have, or may just be a relaxing day out with a tasty supper at the end!
The imaginative may take up art classes or learn sculpture. In today’s fast-paced world we all appreciate the opportunity to express ourselves and take it easy 4. _____. Solitary activities like knitting or stamp collecting, once considered to be old-fashioned, are becoming popular again.
Traditional team sports like football or basketball are great for developing team spirit and a sense of national pride. However, shy, reserved types prefer to watch them from the comfort of their couches rather than practise the sport itself. It is a pity, 5. ______.
Today’s pastimes are often linked to technology and may encourage us to be lazy. Surfing the Net or chatting online is a popular pastime for many but more sociable types prefer to go to the cinema or go to an exhibition 6. ____.
Whatever we like to do in our free time, the main thing is to find something that we enjoy doing and be open to new experiences.

A. after hard day at the office

B. where they can be in direct contact with people

C. as sports like these have the ability to make us fit and strong

D. staying at home and playing cards or board games

E. and they bring many rewards

F. because some people would rather go snowboarding

G. because of the adrenaline rush they get from them

Vocabulary and grammar.

A. Match the words and phrases in Column A to the words and phrases in Column b. (5 points)

Column A                      Column B

1. student ….                   A. chores

2. shopping…                   B. loan

3. pocket ….                    C. job

4. weekend …                   D. spree

5. household…                  E. money

B. Fill in the correct word. (10points)

- earn    -lend     -owe   -save     -charge

1. “Tina, here’s the £10 I … you”.   “Thank you very much.”

2. Do you manage to … any money or do you spend it all?

3. I never go to this restaurant because they always … us more than they should. 

4. Can you … me some money? I’m broke!

5. How much does Kate … from her job?

C. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. (15 points)

1. Helen is … to win the race.                     A. outgoing     B. reserved      C. determined

2. Jake loves doing extreme sports; he’s very ….        A. cautious     B. boring       C. adventurous

3. James writes children’s books; he’s very ….         A. brave  B. creative   C. active

4. Dave dreams of becoming president one day; he’s extremely ….

                                      A. imaginative    B. brave     C. ambitious

5. Ian makes new friends very easily; he’s so … .        A. sociable    B. shy     C. sensitive

D. Underline the correct preposition. (6 points)

1. Ian has taken in/up tennis.

2. I think you need to take these trousers out/in; they’re very loose on you.

3. Helen will take over/up the business when her father gets old.

4. Why don’t you take off/out your coat?

5. Your daughter has taken off/after you. You look so much alike.

6. On her birthday I took my sister over/out to an expensive restaurant.

E. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold. (6 points)

1. He looked at her in …   AMAZE

2. … is quite expensive at this ski resort.    ACCOMODATE

3. I hope you have a fast…   RECOVER

4. James has got a very good university …   EDUCATE

5. Can I make a …?    SUGGEST

6. When did the two countries sign this ….  AGREE

F. Put the verbs in brackets into the present tense. (16 points)

1. Kate must … (see) a doctor as soon as possible.

2. My mother made me … (clean) my room today.

3. Rick and Diane enjoy … (do) extreme sports.

4. Please remind me … (return) the DVD to the video club.

5. Wendy isn’t keen on … (cycle).

6. I can’t wait … (hear) your news.

7. What do you want … (eat) tonight?

8. Would you like … (go) shopping tomorrow?

9. I cannot imagine … (live) in another country.

10. Let me … (help) you with the bags.

11. I’m looking forward to … (travel) to South America next weekend.

12. Jane hates … (take) the car to the garage.

13. I don’t mind … (watch) this film again.

14. Thanks, I’d love … (join) you.

15. He went to her birthday party without … (bring) her a present.

16. I can’t help … (wonder) what is wrong with him tonight.

G. Choose the correct answer A, B or C. (10 points)

1. My father is crazy … photography.              A. with   B. about    C. in

2. I’m very proud … you!                      A. with   B. about    C. of

3. Mrs Jenkins is fond … painting.                A. at     B. of       C. with

4. Luke is brilliant … basketball.                 A. at     B. in       C. on

5. Are you interested … mythology?               A. in    B. at       C. with