Контрольна робота № 1

з англійської мови
за курс 10 класу

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Task 1. Reading.
Read the passage and answer the questions 1-5 (only one answer is possible).
A STORMY DEBATE
One of the worst storms ever to hit the United States was Hurricane Katrina in
August 2005.
The storm flooded 80% of the city of New Orleans. The tsunami in the Indian Ocean
in December 2004 was also a huge disaster that killed 230,000 people. But the reasons for
terrible weather conditions have led to a lot of disagreement between scientists and
meteorologists around the world.
Some experts say that in the past 100 years there haven’t been any real major changes
in the weather. They say that harsh weather is something that occurs naturally and that it
isn’t getting any worse. The reason that people think it is getting worse is due to the fact
that, nowadays, there is more information on weather events around the world in
newspapers, on the radio and on television.
There are, however, scientists who believe that global warming is affecting the
climate. They believe that greenhouse gases are responsible for making the Earth warmer.
Which theory do you agree with? The truth is, with more research and discussion into the
reasons for harsh weather conditions, the brighter the world’s future will be.
1. Because of Hurricane Katrina ...
A most of New Orleans was covered in water.
В New Orleans was hit by a tsunami.
C New Orleans lost 80% of its water.
D 230,000 people were killed.
2. Experts around the world ...
A agree on the reasons for bad weather.
В do not agree on the reasons for bad weather.
C are meteorologists.
D are changing the weather.
3. According to some scientists, in the past 100 years ...
A there are more cycles.
В there have been more tsunamis.
C people have been watching too much television.
D the weather has not become worse.
4. One reason for the harsh weather could be because ...
A there is more information about people.
В we see and hear more about the weather.
C more people travel around the world.
D we don’t read enough newspapers.
5. Some scientists believe global warming ...
A is affecting the climate.
В is not hurting the environment.
C is a reason for the change in summers.
D is producing greenhouse gases.

Task 2.
Match statements (6-10) to the notices (A-G).
6. There you will get a driving license.
7. In this shop you have to pay in cash.
8. Not all drivers can stop here.
9. You cannot enter the shop with your bags.
10. You will not be able to wash yourself for a few days.
A-8 Parking for police cars only.
B-9 Attention!!! Leave your bags in the storage chambers.
C-6 Driving school invites students. Lessons begin 1 May. Phone 980987.
D-7 Credit cards are not accepted.
E-10 Sorry no shower in the Sports Center this week.
F Please switch off you mobile phone during the journey.
G No dogs in the supermarket.

Task 3. Grammar.
Choose the correct item.
1. The train to Paris______at 6.45 am.
A leaves В is leaving C leave
2. He_____TV when the phone rang.
A watches В has watched C was watching
3. Mary____for four years before she became a lawyer.
A has studied В is studying C had been studying
4. Anna is from Paris but_______in London for two years.
A lives В is living C has lived
5. I_____Julie yet.
A haven't seen В didn’t see C don't see
6. Tommy is sweaty; he_____football for hours.
A played В has been playing C had played
7. While Mum was cooking dinner, Julie _____the house.
A was cleaning В has cleaned C cleans
8. He went to bed after the film_____.
A has ended В had ended C ends
9. She has been eating a lot lately; I think she ______ weight.
A puts on В put on C has put on
10. He usually_____by train.
A has travelled В travels C is travelling
Task 4
Write what you and your friends do to help the environment.

Can one person save our planet from environmental disasters? Many will say absurd, but
my answer is yes.
Of course, it is almost impossible to achieve something alone, but if each of us changes our
attitude to the environment, then the impossible can be achieved. Therefore, my friends and
I have teamed up for the sake of caring for the environment.
We started using energy-saving and energy-efficient appliances, which significantly
reduced the demand for electricity and reduced the burden on the environment. This is
especially true of our mountainous region, where there is still not enough electricity.
We try to conserve water at every opportunity and prevent water pollution from domestic
wastewater. We teach children to turn off the tap, collect rainwater for irrigation, and try
not to throw rubbish into the river where we live.
We try to plant greenery in our sites in all possible ways, planting trees, flowers
Unfortunately, most people in the world do not have access to environmental information
and allow a negative impact on nature without realizing it. Accordingly, the more people
get access to environmental education and information, the less will be the burden on our
natural environment. Therefore, we update our knowledge in the field of ecology and
environmental protection every time in order to always be aware of the latest news and
trends.

Контрольна робота № 2
з англійської мови
за курс 10 класу

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Task 1. Reading.

Read the text and mark the correct sentence (A-G) to fill in the blanks (1-6) as in the
example.
A Cows and sheep are kept here during this time to improve the soil.
В Petulia has a well-equipped primary and secondary school.
C All land is dug by hand, using spades.
D It lies in the middle of Lake Donika.
E It now has a population of 1,500 people.
F They recently voted against a hotel development plan.
G This journey was therefore made only once a year in order to buy salt.
 ISLAND OF PETULIA
Petulia Island is only 5.5 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres at its widest point.
(0)__D_. And it is 3,900 metres above sea level. Petulia has had a small number of
inhabitants for over four centuries. (1)_E___It has no roads, no cars or bicycles, and no
electricity. The sun is extremely hot during the day but temperatures at night regularly fall
well below freezing.
Until recently, the island was separate from the outside world. Before the
introduction of motorboats in the 1970s, travelling from Petulia to the nearest port could
take over 20 hours. (2)_G____Motorboats have now cut the journey time to three hours,
bringing new trade and tourists
to the island.
Petulia is divided into six farming areas. Each farmer owns one piece of land in each
of the six areas and grows vegetables, potatoes and cereal. Every year, farmers leave a
different piece of land unplanted to allow the earth to rest. (3)__A___The food grown by
each farmer is shared by everyone: none is for sale. Petulia’s farming year is divided into
wet and dry seasons. The wet season is the busiest time. (4)__C___In the dry season
between July and August, the islanders have time to build houses, repair walls and make
clothes.
(5)__B___ There is a good-sized sports field, but instead of playing football the boys
usually choose to knit, like their fathers, while the girls make wool. Walking along the
rough tracks of the island, tourists often see small children on their way to and from school.
Petulia has a tourist industry but the people have kept their traditional customs.
(6)__F___So there will be no hotels on the island. Instead, tourists are placed with a family
as guests. The money earned by each family is, like all money on the island, equally
divided.

Task 2. Vocabulary.

Mark the correct variant (А-D) to fill in the blanks (7-12) as in the example.

In the 1920s, people were keen to (0)_D_ about new ideas and inventions, but
perhaps the most popular and amazing idea of that decade was the television. The first
public demonstration of the television took place on 13 January, 1928. On that day, the first
television programme was broadcast and shown in the home of Ernst Alexanderson in New
York, USA. The world’s first television (7)_A___saw a large machine with a tiny screen
which was not black or white but pink. They saw a picture of a man which looked like he
had been made using the x keys on a typewriter. The image was not very clear and moved
from side to side slightly. Magazines and newspapers (8)_C___this event with great
excitement. People were amazed. Science fiction had suddenly (9)_D___reality. Television
was here and life would (10)__D___be the same again. In those days, there were only a
(11)_A___homes with television sets. (12)__A__days, millions of homes all over the planet
have TV sets. Television is a part of our lives, and it is here to stay.
0 A teach B find C learn D study
7 A audience В crowd C spectators D listeners
8 A wrote В told C reported D explained
9 A been В made C come D become
10 A always В sometimes C rarely D never
11 A few В many C little D number
12 A These В This C That D Those

Task 3. Grammar.

Multiple Choice (Choose the correct variant).

1. It’ interesting to know more facts_____ languages.

a) of c) some
b) about d) with

2. The oldest____ language is Egyptian.

a) written c) writing
b) wrote d) to be written

3. Esperanto_____ irregular verbs.

a) have no c) aren’t having
b) doesn’t have d) has not had

4. My sister never______ to greet me on my birthday.

a) doesn’t forget c) forgets
b) forgot d) isn’t forget

5. How _____you celebrate Christmas?

a) did c) have
b) — d) shall

6. We celebrate Christmas_____ the 7th of January.

a) — c) at
b) in d) on

7. There ____ a lot of shops in our street.

a) is c) has
b) have d) are

8. I already ______everything you asked.

a) bought c) buying
b) have bought d) didn’t buy
9. Usually the food in a supermarket is_____ than in small shops.
a) cheaper c) more cheap
b) cheapest d) most cheap

10. Have you_____ 70 copeck ice-cream?

a) any c) the
b) a d) some

Task 4.

Write which after – school activites are important for pupils.

Lessons with a tutor and circles take up half of the pupils' after-school time.

Physical activity and sports are quite stable in the lives of students of all ages.

Physical activities include a bicycle, skateboard, scooter or roller skates.

Pupils also attend fitness clubs, and they are most popular in high school.

There are also activities such as computer games, walking with a pet, sleep and relaxation,
self-education, sports and work.

Physical activity in sections, circles and even in a fitness club does not replace physical
education at school and a good study.