Проверочная контрольная работа за первое полугодие для 10 класса
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (10 класс) на тему

Первое полугодие, вариант первый

Second-hand clothes were popular in the 1990-s, when A_________ with counterfeit and cheap gear from Europe and USA. And B_____________ there are still plenty of bargains to snap up.

While the old saying goes that clothes absorb their owner’s spirit, it’s best to check that nothing else has got on them too. Second-hand clothes coming from abroad have to be disinfected in special cleaning factories C___________.

Some shops combine economical bargains with well-known brands and new stock and famous labels. The prices are set by our trading specialist. They may vary from 10 rubles for T-shirt to 5000 roubles($ 180) for American vintage army coats, depending on the brand, D___________ .

Refunds and returns are not given in thrift stores, E____________ how many times and item was worn. It’s the best to check the product carefully for any holes or stains and ensure it fits before paying.

To get the best bargains ahead of the crowds it is also useful to know F______ . New stocks usually comes in once a week but for some stores it is only once a month.

1. before passing through customs
2. despite a decline in popularity
3. the market was flooded
4. while fashion comes and goes
5. what day new goods arrive
6. as it is not possible to prove
7. quality and the state of the thing

Раздел 2 Грамматика и лексика

B.2 I ____ to tell you a story that took place many, many years ago.                GO

B. 3 It ____ to me by my father, who heard it from his father. And his father    TELL

…   and so on.  For three hundred years and more the fathers had told it to their sons.

B.4  I____   , whether it is history or only legend. But the story says that it         NOT KNOW

happened in the second  quarter of the B5__________ century.                                 SIXTEEN   

B.6  In the old city of Paris, one cold autumn day two boys ____ born.              BE 

B.7 One boy was born to a poor family of the name of Leroy, who ____ him.   NOT WANT 

 The other French child was born to a rich family of the name of Valois.

The Valios family wanted the boy very much. All France wanted him, too,

that is why it was a happy day for the people of France.

B.8 _____ took a holiday. Nobody wanted to work. The rich and the poor     EVERY

celebrated this great holiday. For several days and nights the people danced

B.9  and _____ in the streets and squares of Paris.                                               SING 

                                                                  Раздел 3. Письмо

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:

Write a letter to Tom.

In your letter

• Answer his questions
• Ask 3 questions about the forthcoming picnic and their local theatre

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rulers of letter writing.

Первое полугодие, вариант второй

There are many ways for a person to become famous. Before you read these pieces of advice, think if you really want to be a celebrity. So, you have decided to do it. What should you do? First, try to be the best A____  . Be a better runner, or a singer, or a dancer, or an outstanding mother or father. Select a particular interest and become the best at it. But remember, it takes a great deal of patience and researching the area of expertise that you interested in to become well-known. Do not expect it to happen overnight.

It’s also necessary to remember that it is easy to become well-known for good reasons. The easiest way, B____ , or notorious. One singer sings so badly that people go to his concerts just to see bad performances. Some people become famous for committing crimes or terrorist acts. Do not try C_____ because that type of fame will only be short lived, and you will have probably been killed. And if you are killed, you’ll not have the opportunity to enjoy the fame.

Being radically different or D_____ . People notice you, and you in turn will become famous. Some extremely overweight women have recently become models, and are pictured on calendars and starred in hit movies. Being in the right place, E_____, too, maybe only for an hour, but at that time everyone will know you are. Like a fireman who pulled the child out of the burning house. Following these steps you can really achieve success and become famous. Remember, F____ .

1. never to achieve anything at all
2. being too generous is another road to fame
3. at the right time, can make you famous
4. probably, is to be the worst at something
5. at something or the first to do something
6. to jump off a building or a bridge
7. don’t follow your dreams-chase them

Раздел 2 Грамматика и лексика

Dear Mum,

It’s ten o’clock in the evening and I’m in the library at the medical school.

B.2 Lots of other students_______ . It’s quite silent, except when someone          WORK

B.3 _______ a page. Tomorrow the end-of-term exams start. Everyone is very        TURN

frightened and no one sleeps much at the moment. The weather is a lot better now.

B.4 I like ___ in a country which has seasons. Although the winter is horrible, is really     LIVE

B.5  exciting when the first _____ appear on the trees the bulbs start to push up              LEAVE

through  the  earth. However, I miss the Caribbean and the food specially. I’ve got

 a new friend.

B.6 I met her when we ____ welcoming party. I really like her and she cooks almost       HAVE

as well as you.

B.7 I’ve got some more good news- I ____ a nice little flat near the hospital and my         FIND

 friend Bob and I’ll move in it at the end of the week. I really hate the room I live now.          

B.8 I hope I’ll enjoy ____ in a new one.                                                                                I

B.9  It ____ better to get back to work. Wish me good luck with my exams. Lots of           BE

 love and hugs to you.

Stephen

                                                                  Раздел 3. Письмо

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:

Write a letter to Tom.

In your letter

• Answer his questions
• Ask 3 questions about the forthcoming picnic and their local theatre

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rulers of letter writing.