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тест по английскому языку (5 класс) по теме

TEST

5 Form

I. Open the brackets using the correct form of the verb:

Dear Steve,

I (write1) to you from Canada. I (be2) on holiday with my brother. We (visit3) my parents in beautiful Montreal.

It usually (snow4) here this time of year, but the weather is lovely and the sun (shine5) today.

My brother and I (be6) very busy this week. There is a big family dinner on Tuesday and we (try7) very hard to have everything ready. My brother (sleep8) now and I (listen9) to music. We (have10) a really good time.

See you soon.

Yours,

Mike

II. Find the correct sentences:

1. a. It is raining heavily today.

b. It rains heavily today.

2. a. The sun is shining at the moment.

      b. The sun shines at the moment.

3. a. James usually wears a shirt and a tie.

      b. James is usually wearing a shirt and a tie.

4. a. It rains in Prague today.

      b. It is raining in Prague today.

5. a. I listen to music every evening.

      b. I am listening to music every evening.

III. Find and correct the mistakes.

1. She often go to the beach on Sundays.
2. Every day Paul catch the bus at 8 am.
3. I usually writes a letter to my friend every month.
4. John wears black trousers and a T-shirt today.
5. Every summer we goes on holiday.
6. My brother haven’t got long hair.
7. She are driving to the beach now.
8. Jane have got red hair and blue eyes.
9. These books isn’t mine.
10. Dolphins are living for about fifty years.

IV. Ask questions to the text:

Mike likes to go to cafes. He goes to a café every Saturday with John and Paul. On Sundays he usually goes to the cinema. He likes music, so he often buys CDs. He has a cat. It’s black and white. Now he is wearing brown trousers and an orange sweater. He is playing chess now. He can play chess with his computer. His hobby is photography.

1. Who
2. What
3. Does
4. When
5. What colour
6. What
7. When
8. … isn’t he?
9. …is it?
10. …doesn’t he?

TEST. PASSIVE VOICE. Form 6

Var.1

1. Open the brackets using the Passive Voice

1. We (invite) to the theatre, but we didn’t go.
2. The house (paint) next month.
3. Cheese (not, make) from water.
4. This film (watch) by many people.
5. My bicycle (steal) a few days ago.
6. Do you know that this book (translate) into Russian only two days ago?
7. Our town (visit) often by foreign guests.
8. The man (operate on) next week.

2. Answer the Questions

1. Where was the dog left? (in the yard)
2. Who was the bike repaired by? (by Tom’s father)
3. What is built in our city? (hotels and houses)
4. When was the exam passed? (a week ago)
5. What is cooked in the morning? (breakfast)
6. When will the book be bought? (tomorrow)

3. Change into the Passive Voice.

1. My mother will send a letter next week.
2. The postman brings newspapers in the morning.
3. She doesn’t buy bread every day.
4. A well-known artist painted this picture in 1865.
5. People speak English all over the world.
6. The wind broke the window last night.

4. Translate into English.

1. На вокале меня встретил брат
2. Вам покажут дорогу к театру.
3. Нам дадут книги для чтения.
4. Тебя спросили на прошлом уроке?
5. Кем была переведена эта книга?
6. Суп обычно не едят на завтрак.

TEST. PASSIVE VOICE. Form 6

Var.2

1. Open the brackets using the Passive Voice

1. This window (break) yesterday.
2. The bridge (build) next year.
3. The room (clean) last Sunday.
4. Meat (not, buy) in museums.
5. This film much (speak) about.
6. I (teach) how to drive a car next week.
7. This book (sell) everywhere.
8. Rugby (play) with an oval ball.

2. Answer the Questions.

1. What are the spoons made of? (silver)
2. When will the work be done? (next week)
3. Who was the poem translated by? (by the famous writer)
4.  Where is football played? (all over the world)
5. What was shown two days ago? (the cartoons)
6. What will be written next Monday? (the test)

3. Change into the Passive Voice.

1. They will grow flowers in the garden next summer.
2. Boys play football very often.
3. Prince Dolgorukij founded Moscow in 1147.
4. They don’t eat cakes for breakfast.
5. My friends invited me to the party yesterday.
6. He hurt his leg in an accident.

4. Translate into English.

1. Ключи потеряли вчера.
2. Учебники приносят в школу каждый день.
3. Этот фильм не будут смотреть завтра.
4. Книги не купили вчера.
5. Этот суп был сварен утром?
6. Масло делают из молока.

TEST

ON GERUND

Var.I

1. Insert prepositions where necessary

1. They never suspected him ….having done this.
2. She never complains … being tired.
3. I couldn’t help … laughing when he told me this story.
4. He is often accused … telling lies.
5. She got used … getting up early.
6. Would you mind … passing me the salt?
7. I avoided … speaking to them about that problem.
8. They went … talking.
9. She denied … having been at home at that time.
10. I was disappointed … not finding them at home.

2. Open the Brackets using either Active or Passive Gerund.

1. I was angry at (interrupt) every other moment.
2. He persisted in (try) to solve that difficult problem.
3. I don’t remember ever (meet) your sister.
4. They both enjoy (play) together.
5. He sat there without (say) anything.
6. She is sorry for (be) so rude.
7. Do you mind my (ask) you a difficult question?
8. After (pass) the exam they had a party.
9. We congratulate you on (complete) the job.
10. His shoes need (mend).

3. Translate the sentences using Gerund.

1. Я занимаюсь плаванием.
2. Говорить об этом бесполезно.
3. Прибыв в Лондон, я сразу послал телеграмму домой.
4. Было поздно, но он продолжал работать.
5. Мы предлагаем сыграть в футбол.
6. Она не могла не улыбнуться.
7. Извините, что я перебиваю вас.
8. Этот музей стоит посетить.
9. Они не возражают принять участие в концерте.
10. Я удивлен тем, что вы пропустили так много уроков.

TEST

ON GERUND

Var.II

1. Insert prepositions where necessary

1. We insisted … his making a report.
2. He was ashamed … having been so rude to her.
3. I don’t mind their … joining us.
4. He gave … smoking a year ago.
5. They look forward … visiting London.
6. Bad weather prevented them … going to the country.
7. I like the idea … spending my holiday there.
8. I can’t help … smiling when I see him.
9. Nobody could pass in or out … being seen.
10. Mother was surprised … her daughter’s having written the composition so quickly.

2. Open the Brackets using either active or Passive gerund:

1. Why do you avoid (speak) to me?
2. In (carry out) this experiment they came across some interesting phenomena.
3. He was surprised at (ask) about it.
4. I’m fond of (read).
5. I don’t remember (see) him before.
6. Thank you for (come).
7. This book is worth (buy).
8. He liked (invite) by his friends.
9. Children are fond of (take) on excursions.
10. I am sorry for (miss) your lecture.

3. Translate the sentences using Gerund:

1. Я горжусь тем, что живу в таком прекрасном городе.
2. Я не люблю перебивать людей.
3. Я удивлен тем, что вы пропустили так много уроков.
4. Он помнил, что слышал этот рассказ.
5. Mое платье нужно постирать.
6. Избегайте сидеть на солнце.
7. Я не мог не рассмеяться.
8. Этот фильм стоит посмотреть.
9. Получив телеграмму, он выехал в Лондон.
10. Она думает о поездке на юг.

TEST

On the Subjunctive Mood

Var.I

1. Translate the following sentences into Russian

1. In your place I would tell him everything he wants to know.
2. But for the illness he would have won the game.
3. If I weren’t leaving Moscow shortly, I could call on you one of these days.
4. If he had spoken louder, I would have understood him.
5. It’s likely that they may disagree with you when you criticize their plan.
6. It’s about time you r Friends were told about the decision you have taken.
7. He suggested that I should buy a new TV set.

2. Open the brackets using the Subjunctive Mood.

1. His orders (not be obeyed) if the discipline (be) poor among the children.
2. They (can go to the seaside) last summer if they (book) the tickets beforehand.
3. He (pass) all his exams if he (work) harder.

3. Paraphrase the sentences using the Subjunctive Mood.

1. He suggested having a cup of tea together.
2. No one insisted on his coming so early.
3. They ordered the examination to be held in this room.

4. Use the Subjunctive Mood.

1. It’s about time for her to be recovering from her illness.
2. It’s impossible for us to go sightseeing tomorrow.
3. It was important for them to reserve the tickets.

5. Translate into English.

1. Не будь так холодно мы бы поехали за город.
2. Если бы я был на вашем месте, я бы не стал спорить с ним.
3. Эти статьи не были бы переведены, если бы он не помог.
4. Врач рекомендовал больному никогда не работать до поздней ночи.
5. Она предложила, чтобы воду вскипятили.
6. Вам давно пора изменить свое отношение к работе.
7. Важно чтобы вы вызвали врача немедленно.

TEST

On the Subjunctive Mood

Var.II

1. Translate the following sentences into Russian

1. They recommended that we should do this work at home.
2. It’s impossible that he should have played such a joke on his best friend.
3. It’s time the diagnosis were made.
4. In your place I wouldn’t have paid attention to it.
5. They would buy the book if the teacher recommended them to do it.
6. If they had been careless they would have made a lot of mistakes.
7. I wouldn’t have followed his advice if I had been there.

2. Open the brackets.

1. They (be loading) at Paris airport now if they (go) by air.
2. If this fact (not be emphasized) by the speaker no one (pay) attention to it.
3. If the clock (be right) we (catch) the train.

3. Paraphrase the sentences.

1. They suggest getting some new microscopes for our laboratory.
2. She recommended her friend to visit the museum.
3. Who insisted on our taking part in the competition?

4. Use the Subjunctive Mood instead of “for” phrase.

1. It’s time for the child to be punished.
2. It’s necessary for him to attend all the lectures.
3. It was important for her not to tell a lie.

5. Translate into English.

1. Если бы я был на вашем месте, я бы купил этот словарь.
2. Эти ошибки не были бы сделаны, если бы вы выполнили упражнение.
3. Если бы только он знал об этом!
4. Редактор посоветовал писателю не торопиться.
5. Он предложил нам сходить на экскурсию в музей.
6. Настало время провести собрание и обсудить все вопросы.
7. Необходимо чтобы дети помогали своим родителям.

TEST.    10 Form

Modal Verbs

Var. I

1. Choose the most suitable word or phrase underlined.

1. There’s someone at the door. It can be/ must be the postman.
2. Don’t worry, you don’t have to/mustn’t pay now.
3. I think you had better/would better take a pullover with you.
4. Jones could be/must be president if Smith has to resign.
5. Sorry, I can’t stay any longer. I have to/might go.
6. We should have turned left. We’ve missed the turning./We followed the instructions.
7. We didn’t have to wear uniform at school. But I never did./That’s why I Liked it.
8. The butler must have stolen the jewels. He was ordered to./There is no other explanation.
9. You could have phoned from the station. I’m sure you did. /Why didn’t you?
10. All motorcyclists have to wear crash helmets. It’s a good idea./It’s the rule.

2. Choose the most suitable response to each question.

1. Why is the dog barking? a) It should have heard something. b) It must have heard something.
2. Why did you worry about me? a) You must have been injured. b) You could have been injured.
3. We had a terrible crossing on the boat in a storm. a) That didn’t have to be pleasant. b) That can’t have been pleasant.
4. I can’t stop worrying about my exam tomorrow. a) That’s all right, never mind. b) I’m sure you’ll do well.
5. Would you mind moving your bag from the seat? a) Oh, sorry. b) No, I wouldn’t

3. Choose the most suitable expression for each situation.

1. You want to invite someone you have just met to go to the theatre with you. a) May I go to the theatre? b) Would you like to come to the theatre? c) Do you think you should go to the theatre?
2. You are recommending a new restaurant to a friend. a) You really must try the new Italian restaurant. b) You had better try the new Italian restaurant. c) You would try the new Italian restaurant.
3. Your boss suggests that you work overtime on Saturday, but you don’t want to. a) You must be joking! b) It’s nice of you to ask, but I refuse. c) Sorry, but I have something already arranged.
4. You want to ask the waiter to bring you another drink. a) I’d like another beer, please. b) Excuse me, but do you think I could take another beer? c) You can bring me a beer if you like.
5. You want someone to move out of your way. a) Look out! b) Excuse me! c) Pardon!

4. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains can, could, must, have to, should, may.

1. I’m sure that Helen feels really lonely.
2.  You are not allowed to park there.
3. I’m sure that Brenda isn’t over thirty.
4. What would you advise me to do?
5. Mary knows how to stand on her head.
6. It was a mistake to park outside the police station.
7. I’m sure that Liz hasn’t met Harry before.
8. Ann possibly hasn’t left yet.
9. Perhaps Pam and Tim decided not to come.
10. Jack is supposed to have arrived half an hour ago.

5. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word which shouldn’t be there write the word in the space.

Say One Thing, Mean Another.

TEST.   10 Form

Modal Verbs

Var.2

1. Choose the most suitable word or phrase underlined.

1. It was 5 o’clock an hour ago. Your watch can’t be/mustn’t be right.
2. It’s a school rule; all the pupils have to wear/must wear a uniform.
3. I suppose that our team must win/should win, but I am not sure.
4. Let’s tell Diana. She could not/might not know.
5. In my opinion, the government might do/should do something about this.
6. You needn’t have bought any dog food. There isn’t any./There is plenty.
7. Ann might not have understood the message. I suppose it’s possible./She wasn’t supposed to.
8. You can’t have spent all the money! You weren’t able to/I’m sure you haven’t.
9. I shouldn’t have used this kind of paint. It’s the right kind./It’s the wrong kind.
10. You could have phoned from the station. I’m sure you did./Why didn’t you?

2. Choose the most suitable response to each question.

1. Where were you yesterday? a) I had to go to London. b) I must have gone to London.
2. What do you think about the election? a) The Freedom Party had to win. b) The Freedom Party should have won
3. There’s a lot of food left over from the party, isn’t there? a) Yes, you couldn’t have made so many sandwiches. b) Yes, you needn’t have made so many sandwiches.
4. What do you think has happened to Tony? a) I don’t know, he should have got lost. b) I don’t know, he might have got lost.
5. Why are you home so early? a) I needn’t have worked this afternoon. b) I didn’t have to work this afternoon.

3. Choose the most suitable expression for each situation.

1. You greet a friend you haven’t seen for a few weeks. a) Hello, how do you do? b) Hello, what’s going on? c) Hello, how are you?
2. You are sitting on a bus and want the person in front of you to shut the window. a) Could you shut the window please? b) May I shut the window please? c) Do you want to shut the window please?
3. You want to get to the station, and you ask a stranger. a) Tell me where is the station? b) Do you mind telling me where the station is? c) Could you tell me the way to the station, please?
4. You want some advice from a friend. a) What do you think I should do? b) Tell me what I must do? c) What could you do if you were me?
5. You ask your boss for permission to leave work early. a)Do you mind leaving early? b)Is it all right if I go now? c) I’m off now, bye!

4. Rewrite each sentence so that it contain can, must, could, have to, should, may.

1. I am sure that David took your books by mistake.
2. Perhaps Pam and David decided not to come.
3. I think it was the cat that took the fish from the table.
4. The dentist will see you soon. I don’t think he’ll be long.
5. It’s possible for anyone to break into this house.
6. Mary knows how to stand on her head.
7. It would be a good idea if Harry took a holiday.
8. Do I need a different driving license for a motorbike?
9. You needn’t come with me if you don’t want to.
10. I’m sure they haven’t eaten all the food. It’s not possible!

5. Tick each correct line. If a line has a word that shouldn’t be there, write the word in the space.

Zoo Escape Shocks Residents.

Halloween. The Game.

1. Find the wrong sentences in the text about Halloween.

     Halloween, meaning “holy evening” comes on December, 31. At this holiday the souls of the dead return. It always had been better not to leave the house to avoid meeting with the Souls returned. The holiday is celebrated with bonfires, games and masquerading.

     Halloween is a grown-up’s holiday. Dressed as skeletons, witches or ghosts they go from door to door in the morning of October, 31st. It’s the bright sun in the street. They ring the bell and when the door is opened shout “Keep quiet! It’s robbery!”

     The children who open the door have everything ready: money, wine, cigarettes. Grandparents usually accompany grown-ups on these excursions; especially if hey have to cross the street.

     When the Romans conquered Britain, they added to Halloween their traditional harvest festival. Because of it the holiday is decorated with carrots and tomatoes.

     The next night is also a holiday – New Year – the first of January.

     Children don’t like this holiday, but it’s the favourite festival for grandparents.

2. The groups tell about Halloween as many sentences as possible (in chain).

3. Make the words and translate them

broom           ton

neighbour     light

jack-o-         stick

trick-or         hood

masque         lantern

candle           treat

skele             rade

mischief       vous

4. Who or what is it?

…. – a woman who has magic powers, and does bad things (a witch)

…. – the night before All Saint’s Day (Halloween)

…. – the spirit of a dead person that is seen or heard by somebody who is still living (ghost)

…. – the structure formed by all the bones in a human or animal body (skeleton)

…. – is a corpse reanimated. It acts as a slave to the person who reanimated it (zombie)

…. – a small piece of boiled sugar, chocolate etc often sold in a pocket (sweet)

…. – a stick of wax with a piece of string through the middle that you can burn to give light (candle)

…. – a type of light that can be carried. It usually consists of a framework with  sides and a lamp or a candle inside (lantern)

5. Read the short poems as quickly as possible (10 little witches)

6. The students get envelopes with poems cut into pieces.

7. Find in the text spelling mistakes.

Halloween mining “houly ivining” comes on October, 31st. It was sou named becorse it was the day witch in 835AD was declared a church holiday to onour all saints. Tooday Halloween is a childrens’ holiday. Dressed as skeletons, whitches or ghosts they go from door to door in the evening of October, 31st, wen it is duck, ring the bell and wen the door is opened shaut “Treak or Treet!”