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тест по английскому языку (9 класс) на тему

                                             МОУ лицей №14

                                 кафедра английского языка

          ТЕСТЫ К УЧЕБНИКУ
“АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ” Т. М. ДУМИННИКОВОЙ.

                       АВТОР: СЕВАСТЬЯНОВА Е. В.

Complete the sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given.

1. Next time we’ll continue to do the sights of New York.
   up
   Next time … the sights of New York.
2. They say, he met the president in Washington.
   air
   … he met the president in Washington.
3. I find smoking socially terrible.
   used
   I … smoking socially.
4. Olga has probably improved her English.
   likely
   Olga … improved her English.
5. The first Broadway theatre was established by Oscar Hammerstein.
   who
   It … the first Broadway theatre.
6. Would you mind calling me by my first name?
   you
   I … me by my first name.
7. I couldn’t decide what to start with.
   up
   I couldn’t … what to start with.
8. In my opinion, he has reached the big time.
   to
   He has reached the big time … opinion.
9. Steve has never visited Chicago before.
   time
   It is the … to Chicago.
10. Do you have good relations with your boss?
    along
    Do you … you boss?
11. If you are not diligent enough, you’ll have problems with your studies.
    behind
    If you are not diligent enough, … in your studies.
12. No matter how old you are you’ll be treated naturally.
    of
    You’ll be treated naturally … age.
13. You can attain much , if you are persistent.
    to
    … you can attain much.
14. It doesn’t mean you behave bad.
    of
    It is not … bad behavior.
15. He started working in Los Angeles three years ago.
    has
    He … three years.
16. The journey was exhausting for millions of immigrants.
    were
    Millions of immigrants … the journey.
17. I’ve seen much a graceful statue.
    the
    That is … I’ve ever seen.
18. The voyage was so exciting, we couldn’t forget it.
    such
    It was … we couldn’t forget it.
19. He doesn’t have enough money, but he feels happy.
    lack
    Despite … he feels happy.
20. “Don’t go out in Bronx later at night,” – they said to us.
    warned
    They … go out in Bronx later at night
21. The excursion lasted three hours.
    hour
    It was … excursion.

                              TASK 2

Decide which word best fits each space.

1. Shirley’s first big … towards a career in movies was her move to Hollywood.
   action, measure, step, leap
2. Ghardaia is a small town right on the … of the desert.
   outskirts, edge, border, suburb
3. If you’re looking for somewhere to rent, there’s a … apartment in my building.
   vacant, solitary, deserted, empty
4. America needs a young, … leader who will change thing.
   tireless, hyperactive, animated, energetic
5. We stopped at the … to the church to admire the architecture.
   entry, access, entrance, gate
6. Florida is always full of tourists, … during the summer month.
   especially, special, particularly, specially
7. Some people adore  Elvis Presley, but I think people … him.
   exaggerate, stretch, enlarge, overrate
8. The police will … the weapon for fingerprints.
   analyze, examine, look over, check
9. In some countries you can still be persecuted for you religious ….
   views, superstition, beliefs, disbelief
10. The weight of the fish … the net until it almost broke.
    stretched, extended, enlarged, blew up
11. The hotel is situated in a beautiful village … the Malvern hills.
    at the base of, at the foot of, at the bottom of, at the end of
12. The USA is … in oil and natural gas.
    independent, sovereign, self-sufficient, free
13. Car park is reserved for … only.
    patrons, customers, consumers, clients
14. We spent the afternoon walking around Los Angeles, admiring its modern ….
    building, construction, architecture, erection
15. The USA … from to Mexico.
    locates, occupies, stretches, covers
16. Do you always act up to your ….
    mind, convictions, believe, opinion
17. The police … the man to investigate the matter.
    detained, retained, examine, locked
18. Money is the … of all evil.
    foundation, ground, consequence, root
19. The … between two schools is evident.
    competition, rivalry, compete, battle
20. … such difficulties he has achieved material well-being.
    However, Although, Nevertheless, Despite

                               TASK 3

Identify the part of the sentence that would not be acceptable in standard written English:

1. The food that Russel is cooking is smelling delicious.
2. Olga enjoyed to be able to met the President during her vacation.
3. People respected George Washington because he was an honest man and he turned out be one of the greatest military leaders.
4. Catherine is studying law at Columbia University, and so does John.
5. Because they have moved away from Santa Barbara, they hardly never go to the beach anymore.
6. Miranda is thinking to go to the USA next fall.
7. Dan spent such enjoyable vacation in Florida that he plans to return as soon as he saves enough money.
8. If Rudy would have studied English in college, he would not have found American people so difficult to understand.
9. Sam used to living in Oklahoma, but his company had him transferred to a batter position in Georgia.
10. Visitors are not permitted entering the park after dark because of the lack of security.
11. As soon as Peter had arrived, he told as that he will be living for Los Angeles after the meeting.
12. Soon after Mel has finished his thesis, he will leave for Philadelphia, where he has a job waiting on him.
13. The Nelsons asked us to look over their plants for them while they were away on vacation.
14. According the Weatherman, there is fifty percent chance of rain forecast for today.
15. Our new office building will be located downtown in the corner of Filth Avenue and East Street.
16. Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the airport.
17. Our new neighbors had been leaving in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
18. The book that you see laying on the table belong t the teacher.
19. After a carefully investigation, we soon discovered that the house was full of insects.
20. Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with her fellow students.

                              TASK 4

Complete the text by changing the words in capitals into the correct form.

                     Long live the Gioconda!

The … on Mona Lisa’s face inspired many painters and poets of the 18th century.

… of philosophers talked about this famous painting. Today “The Gioconda” is known all over the world. No other … in past and present has ever reached such great ….

In every nook and corner of the world, the face of “The Gioconda” is seen … on post cards, stamps, matchboxes, carpets cups and many other…. She has also been used in …. Expert have often hot debates over the real identity of Mona Lisa. But does it … matter who she actually was? Mona Lisa does not have any other identity but that of a face with a smile with … arms.

They can put a moustache on her face or use her face in advertisements, but nothing can tarnish her image, her … and tranquility on her face.

Express, generate, person, popular, production, articulation, advertise, real, cross, beautify.

                            TASK 5

Complete the sentences with either a, the or nothing.

1. … Susan Parker that I know lives on First Avenue.
2. … Lake Erie is one of … five Great Lakes in … North America.
3. No one in … Spanish class knew … correct answer to … Mrs. Perel’s question.
4. When you go to … store, please buy … bottle of … chocolate milk and … dozen oranges.
5. There are only … few seats left for … tonight’s musical at … university.
6. … Mount Rushmore is the site of … magnificent tribute to … four great American president.
7. Rita plays … violin and her sister plays … guitar.
8. While were in … Alaska, we saw … Eskimo village.
9. David attended … Princeton University.
10. … Queen Elizabeth II is … monarch of … Great Britain.
11. Last night there was … bird singing outside my house.
12. … Florida State University is smaller than … University of Florida.

                              TASK 6

Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentences.

1. The teacher decided (accepting / to accept) the paper.
2. His father doesn’t approve of his (going / to go) to Europe.
3. We found it very difficult (reaching / to reach) a decision.
4. We are eager (to return / returning) to school in the fall.
5. She refused (to accept / accepting) the gift.
6. Mary regrets (to be / being) the one to have to tell him.
7. Carlos hopes (to finish / finishing) his thesis this year.
8. They agreed (to leave / leaving) early.
9. He demands (to know / knowing) what is going on.
10. She is looking forward to (return / returning) to her country.

                                TASK 7

Chose the correct form of the participles in the following sentences.

1. When James noticed the (burning / burnt) building, he called the Fire Brigade.
2. The (exciting / excited) passengers jumped into the lifeboats when realized that the ship was sinking.
3. The (smiling / smiled) Mona Lisa is on display in the Lawre in Paris.
4. The wind made such (frightening / frightened) noises that the children run to their parents’ room.
5. The (blowing / blown) wind of the hurricane damaged the palace.
6. The (cleaning / cleaned) shoes were placed in the sun to dry.
7. We found it difficult to get through the (closing / closed) door without a key.
8. The (breaking / broken) dishes lay on the floor.

                              TASK 8

Phrasal verbs.

1. Pete promised to stop smoking immediately.
2. Maria will take care of the neighbor’s children while they attend the school meeting.
3. Denis just discovered that he was in the wrong airport.
4. I knew I could rely on them in that job.
5. He is friendly and in harmony with his boss.
6. How is Jim making progress at school?
7. The burglars entered our house by force while we were on holiday.
8. If children are badly educated they behave badly.
9. Continue the conversation without pauses.
10. Your daughter does not resemble you in features and character.

Count on, take after, give up, keep up, bring up, look after, break into, find out, get on, get along.

                              READING

                                Model world.

O.        You are obsessed with models. 1. But what’s the reality like for a beginning model?

1. Throughout the year, New York City agencies go scouting in towns all over the world. 2. The purpose is two fold: to create professional portfolios and to gauge the interest of potential clients.
2. But for now, where to put a gangly 14-year-old from East Bumlick? 3. An invitation to stay in one such dwelling means they think you have potential.
3. The agency reassures parents, because a chaperone lives there; models under 17 go to bed at 11 pm; and boys, cigarettes and alcohol are forbidden. But it’s also staggeringly costly: about 35$ a day for a bed in a bare room with five other girls. The girls’ parents cover their daily expenses-food, clothes, telephone calls, entertainment and transportation to New York. 4.
4. The pad is located in Manhattan, close to many magazines and ad agencies. When I arrived one evening last summer, five girls were flopped on the two slightly worn couches, grouped around the TV.
5. I prowled around the apartment. Tidy Kitchen. 5. The models’ bedroom, with the wooden slats of all the bunk beds making it look like a giant playpen. The walls were dotted with photos of friends, family and pets. In the bathroom, a T-shirt lay rumpled in the corner, a a used towel wilted on the floor, long strands of hair adorned the sink.
6. Are the girls competitive? “We’re not to compete for the same job. 6. Catalog is more clean-cut; and more exotic.”
7. Almost every night the girls sit around watching videos, looking at magazines and phoning home. 7. Sometimes go out to clubs. Once a week the chaperone makes dinner or takes them to the movies.

                                   TASK 1

Choose from the sentences A the one which fits each gap 1­7. There is one extra sentence.

1. They seem to talk endlessly about models.
2. Every girl dreams of becoming a film-star or a model.
3. Refrigerator holding fruit and veggies coffee and four giant bottles of water.
4. There are the distilled essences of femininity ­ the prettiest.
5. Plus, the agency has to figure on your catalog.
6. During the summer they invite the most promising local models to Manhattan for a whirlwind week or so.
7. Sometimes the agency advances model money, which is an indication that they think she’s likely to earn it back.
8. Most NYC agencies keep apartment just for this purpose.

                               TASK 2

Find the words, which mean: