Materials for pupils of the 10th and 11th form
материал для подготовки к егэ (гиа) по английскому языку (10 класс) на тему

Materials for pupils of the 10th and 11th form

Goals: to develop English skills, to improve readiness for taking a  language proficiency test

1. USE OF ENGLISH

Task l 
Choose the right variant from a), b), c) or d). 
1. Have you ever visited other countries? - Yes, I... to Italy and France. 
a) was c) had been, 
b) have been d) would be 

2. I feel really tired. We ... to the party last night and have just returned home. 
a) went c) had seen 
b) has gone d) was going 

3.When the bus stopped in the small square, Helen … her magazine and didn't 
realize at first that she had arrived at her destination... 
a) read c) was reading 
b) reads d) had read 

4. My sister's son ... in tomorrow's race, because he is too young. They do not allow 
riders under sixteen. 
a) won't ride c) wouldn't ride 
b) shan't ride d) doesn't ride 

5. A beautiful bridge ..... in our city. It will be finished next year; 
a) builds c) is being built 
b) is built d) has been built 

6. Television has many advantages. It keeps us informed about the latest news, and 
also ... entertainment at home. 
a) provide c) is provided 
b) provides d) provided 

7. On the other hand television ... for the violent behaviour of some young people, 
and for encouraging children to sit indoors, instead of doing sports. 
a) blames c) is blamed 
b) blamed d) would blame 

8. Every time that I miss the bus, it means that 1 ... walk to work. 
a) has to c) had. to 
b) have to d) could 

9. Every time when I missed the bus, I .... to return home late. 
a) must c) can 
b) had d) may 

10.That was great! It was…meal you have ever cooked. 
a) good c) best 
b) better d) the best 

11. This exhibition is .... interesting than the previous one. 
a) little c) least 
b) less d) the least 

12. My cat catches a lot of…. 
a) mouse c) the mice 
b) mice c) a mouse 

13. Everybody agrees that... happiness is very important in the life of people. 
a) - c) a 
b) the d) many 

14. When they arrived ... the station, they rushed to the platform not to miss the train. 
a) to c)in 
b) at d) for 
15. When you…older, you'll change your mind about this. 
a) will grow c) have grown 
b) grow d) grew 

16.... is at home and no one knows where they are. 
a) Anybody c) Everybody 
b) Somebody d) Nobody 

17. Martin said that he .... the tickets the next day. 
a) bought c) will buy 
b) had bought d) would buy 

18. Whose house is it? - It's ..... . 
a) my c) her 
b) mine d) our 

19. "Come home ... Christmas Day, we'll be waiting for you", my mother always says 
to me. 
a)in c) 
b) on d) at 

20. Everybody in our team played ... except the captain. 
a) bad c) worst 
b) badly d) the worst 

21. The comic told silly jokes, but nobody laughed ... him. 
a) on c) at 
b) under d)about 

22. Tom has had to give ... playing football since he broke his leg. 
a) in c) at 
b) on d) up 

2. Task 2 
   Transform the words in brackets so that they grammatically corresponded to the contents of the text. 
   Adopt or Die? 
   As history shows, monarchies need to reform 23)______(THEY), if they want to survive. 24)_________(ARGUE) about the Monarchy are as old as the institution itself. But this summer, critics who have been calling for reform were taken by surprise. According to the Political 25) _______(EDIT) of the Sun newspaper, Trevor Kavanagh, it is the 
   
   Queen who has recognized, the need for change. "She set up the committee four years ago," he said. "They meet every six months, and she, at the age of 70, looks into the future and understands that the Royal Family has to change taking into account the changing times". Buckingham Palace has not revealed all the details about the committee's 26) _______(DISCUSS), but it is clear that the Queen is considering changing some of the Monarchy's more ancient rules. One 27)____________(PROPOSE) is to end the law, which says that the title of Monarch passes to sons rather than daughters. The present Queen only inherited the title because there were no male heirs. But big changes are not expected soon. It is clear that these meetings are part of an 28) ______(EVOLUTION), not revolutionary process of change and reform. The British Monarchy has, throughout history, been very good at adapting to circumstances. It has survived wars, 29)__________(POLITICS) and social changes, and tips and downs in its 30)_______(POPULAR). 

3. Reading

           Task 3.

  Read the questions 1-6 please. Match them with the texts. There is one unnecessary heading

  In which country

1. do people like walking in the evening?

2. are people fond of flowers?

3. do people like swimming in cold water?

4. is arch and arrows one of the most popular sports?

5. do people love windsurfing?

6. are people fond of gambling?

A

The outdoors and physical fitness are important to the Finns, who enjoy a wide range of activities, including walking, fishing (and ice fishing), hunting, camping, skiing, track and field, basketball, ice hockey, cycling, and boating. Golf is gaining in popularity; some people even play on the ice in the winter. The sauna is a traditional way to relax and socialize for people of all ages. During a retreat to a summer cottage, a popular activity is to run from a hot sauna for a swim in a cold, clear lake nearby.

В

Badminton and soccer are the most popular sports in Indonesia, and many people play volleyball and tennis. Shadow-puppet theatre is a traditional art, and performances are particularly common in rural areas and on special occasions. Other recreational activities include watching television and going to the cinema. Censorship is strict.

C

Tahitians spend many of their leisure hours socializing, and parties and other festivities play an important part in their lives. Soccer is the national sport, but many others are enjoyed, such as boxing, volleyball, basketball, canoeing, windsurfing, swimming, fishing, and diving. Other popular recreational activities include watching television, going to the cinema, and dancing.

D

An evening or Sunday afternoon stroll around the town is a well-established tradition in both rural and urban areas. On Sundays many Italians go to the countryside, or to a sports event. In summer, crowds flock to the beach. Discotheques are popular among unmarried young people, particularly on Saturday nights. Soccer is by far the most popular sport. Bicycling, auto racing, skiing, and tennis are also popular. Recently, basketball has attracted a large Italian following.

E

Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery are the most popular sports. The annual wrestling championships are enthusiastically followed throughout the country. Boxing, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and table tennis are also enjoyed. Leisure activities include visiting family and friends, watching television, going to the movies, and, especially in summer, making outings to the countryside. Sunday is a favourite day for picnics, and some people own small summer cabins in the hills around the capital.

F

People spend their leisure time socializing with relatives and neighbours or watching films; the Philippines is the world's fourth largest producer of films, a number of which have a strong religious theme. In the cities, video cassette recorder ownership has grown considerably among the middle class, and video rental stores are common. Sundays are big days for sports; basketball, baseball, and soccer are all played. Filipinos are keen gamblers, which accounts for the popularity of horse races and cockfights, and playing mah-jongg, a Chinese table game played with tiles.

G

The Dutch enjoy home improvements and indoor plants — most Dutch homes overflow with greenery. Flowers are picked (if home grown) or purchased regularly to adorn the home, restaurants, and businesses. Television is very popular, and the Dutch have access through cable to numerous European channels. Soccer and cycling are the most popular sports. Almost everyone in the Netherlands cycles; there are numerous cycle clubs and bike paths throughout the country, and many people use bicycles as a means of transportation.