Контрольная работа в 10 классе за первое полугодие.

Test.

1.   Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1.    I left the classroom as soon as I (had written/had been writing) the test.

2.    I (have learnt/have been learning) English for nine years.

3.    They agreed they ( had read/had been reading) the text for more than two hours.

4.    I (have known/have been knowing) Andrew for ten years.

5.    I (will take/would take) my umbrella if it rains.

6.    We were sure he (will win/would win).

7.    I don’t know if I (see/will see) you next Sunday. I think I (am/will) out of town.

8.    If Helen (reads/will read) the text, she (know/will know) what it is about.

9.    Jane ( did/was doing) her homework when the telephone (rang/was ringing).

10.  You (are always talking/always talk) while writing texts.

2.   Complete these sentences with would rather or had better.

1.    You …write to her: she loves getting your letters.

2.    She says she … do the work now than tomorrow.

3.    … you … go out tonight or stay at home and watch TV.

3.   Use the appropriate function words to complete the sentences (down, out, off, up).

1.    The drums were beating … a new rhythm.

2.    Even in the late autumn with the rain beating …, it is nice and cosy.

3.    I wonder how the girl managed to beat … the attack of the dog.

4.    He was badly beaten … by a gang of thugs.

4.   Use the appropriate function words to complete the sentences (in, out, on, off, up).

1.      They have signed … three new nurses and a doctor.

2.      A lot of students signed … for the new courses.

3.      It is time for me to sign … TV programme.

4.      Please sign … when you leave.

5.      All visitors must sign … at the front desk.

5. Paraphrase these sentences using the verbs in the passive voice.

1.    We gave a good education to our children.

2.    Somebody showed us the secret box.

3.    Somebody allowed us some chocolates.

6.     Translate into Russian.

1.      hard-working

2.      out of the blue

3.      to some extent

4.      stubborn

5.      to be over the moon

6.      in the twilight

7.      deep affection

8.      peer

9.      to be above average

10.  decent answer