Контрольная работа для 8 класса по теме "Театр"
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (8 класс)

VARIANT I

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies  C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic        C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                       B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                       C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                          B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                          C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

2. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.     A) 17th            B) 15th             C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.              A) usual          B) modern       C) strange
3. His works were ….                                            A) successful  B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                                A) films          B) plays            C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We can take a programme from an ….           A) actor            B) usher            C) actress
2. The … applaud after the play.                        A) audiograph  B) auditorium    C) audience
3. The … is far from the stage.                           A)  gallery        B) box office     C) box
4. Tom usually … the play on weekends.          A) watching      B) watch           C) watches
5. They are … to go to the show.                       A) considered   B) considering  C) to consider
6. Sam told that he had …this play.                   A) seen             B) see                C)seeing

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Jane who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Jane a letter. Answer her questions. Ask 3 questions about the play she saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT II

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies  C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic        C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                       B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                       C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                            B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                            C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.    A) 17th           B) 15th             C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.             A) usual         B) modern      C) strange
3. His works were ….                                           A) successful B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                               A) films          B) plays           C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We got to the theatre to see a ….                     A) play            B) film               C) match
2. People leave their coats at the ….                    A) stalls           B) cloakroom    C) bedroom
3. The tickets in the … are the most expensive.  A) gallery         B) box office     C) box
4. Tom usually … the play on weekends.            A) watching     B) watch            C) watches
5. They are … to go to the show.                         A) considered  B) considering   C) to consider
6. Sam told that he had …this play.                     A) seen            B) see                 C) seeing

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Steve who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Steve a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the play he saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT III

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes    B) comedies   C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….            A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                 B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                 C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                            B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                            C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

2. READING. Read the text and choose the right answer.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and certainly the greatest English writers. The author of “Hamlet and “Othello” was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Young Shakespeare got a classical education and got married at the age of 18. His wife was a local girl, Anne Hathaway, who gave birth to their 3 children.

Nobody knew William Shakespeare before 1592 when he appeared in London as a playwriter. His first play was called «Titus Andronicus» after which he continued writing and created plays on historical themes, comedies and also wrote his first tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. During the first decade of the XVII Shakespeare turned to tragedies and created his greatest ones: «Hamlet» «Othello» «Macbeth» and «King Lear». All of them had a great success. Moreover, William was an amazing poet known for his sonnets which are the poems consisting of 14 lines with a moral at the end.

All his works deal with themes of love, friendship, death, change and immortality and often contain great philosophical ideas. Shakespeare’s major activity was related to drama. He became a full shareholder in his acting company and was a co-owner of «the Globe» and «the Blackfriars» theatres. “The Globe” theatre was and still is one of the best theatres in the world. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 but his works are still read and performed on stage or adapted into films.

1. W. Shakespeare was born in the … century.    A) 17th          B) 15th         C) 16th
2. The famous writer got a … education.             A) usual        B) modern   C) strange
3. His works were ….                                           A) successful B) not success C) boring
4. He loved to perform in ….                                A) films        B) plays       C) sonnets

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR. Choose the necessary variant.

1. We bought two tickets… Moscow.               A) at               B) for            C) to
2. Suddenly a nice queen came … the stage.    A) for              B) on            C) in
3. Our seats are … the circle.                            A) by              B) to              C) in
4. The huge … opened and the show began.     A) curtains     B) door         C) theatre
5. They … to go to the show yesterday.            A) decide       B) deciding   C) decided
6. Sam told that he … for this play.                   A) buys          B) bought     C) buy

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Mark who writes …

        … I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? Who do you go to the theatre with?

By the way, I saw a nice play last week.

Write Mark a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the play he saw last week. 70 words.

VARIANT IV

1. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies   C) fairy stories
2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious
3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                 B) something of Abanazar tells him to do 

                                 C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                                    B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin

                                    C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING Read the text and choose the necessary words to complete the text.

A Visit to the Theatre

We have a 1very beautiful theatre in our town. It is a modern building2 … not far from the centre of Burshtyn. The visitors can 3 … watching dramas, tragedies, comedies and sometimes an opera or a ballet.The visitors 4 … buy tickets beforehand in the ticket box offices.Theatrical shows usually start at 7:00 p.m. When you go in, you enter the foyer, then you come to the cloakroom, where we 5 … our coats and hats. You can also take opera 6 … there.The person who meets you at the entrance is usher. You must show your ticket to her.When you enter the hall, you find your seats. You can see the stage in front of you. You can't see the 7 … before the performance start. The orchestra pit is next to the stage. The performance begins after the 8 … bell has rung.The curtain goes up and you become a spectator. If the spectators enjoy the performance they applaud, give flowers and small 9 … to the actors and actresses.Between the acts of the play there are intervals. The spectators leave their seats and go to the buffet where they can eat a cake and drink a glass of lemonade or juice. During the interval the spectators discuss the performance and the 10 … of the actors and actresses.The actors and actresses performed very well.

1. A. club                    B. very                C. such            D. An
2. A. situated               B. stand              C. get               D. situate
3. A. seen                    B. enjoy              C. enjoyable    D. saw
4. A. every day           B. usually            C. never           D. at weekends
5. A. left                     B. leaving            C. leave           D. leaves
6. A. glasses               B. spectacles       C. sunglasses   D. wathcers
7. A. play                    B. scenery           C. film             D. picture
8. A. first                    B. fourth              C. second         D. third
9. A. presents             B. give                 C. presented     D. gives
10. A. game                  B. player             C. games          D. play

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

1. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

1) What’s the price of train tickets (for/to) St Peterburg? 2) There was a drop of (blood/god) on the knife. 3) Our seats were (on/in) the gallery.

2. Report the sentences. Use tell, explained, ask, wonder.

1) Ron “We visited Stratford-upon Avon last year.” 2) Andrew “I prefer the seats in the stalls.” 3) Tom “I have seen a seat in the gallery.” 4) Dora “Have you received two tickets for “Hamlet”?” 5) Ann “Has he gone?”6. Simon: “I was late for the performance”. 7. Greg: “We bought a cute parrot yesterday” 8. Denis to Mary: “Did they ride their bikes last week?” 9. Mike: «I have already read this magazine’. 10. Nick: “They are near the orchestra pit now”.

3. Translate these expressions in English.

1) играть на сцене 2) получать подарки 3) билет в театр 4) в конце концов 5) представить Анну Алисе 6) преданный друг 7) возможная проблема 8) в партере 9) предложить помощь 10) быть взволнованным новыми фактами

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Jason who writes …

        … My family and I like going to the theatre. Do you and your family often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? What kind of play do you prefer to watch?

By the way, I visited my aunt last week.

Write Jason a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about his aunt. Remember about the rules of letter writing. 100 words.

VARIANT V

I. LISTENING. Listen to the text and choose the right answer.

1. The text is about ….                          A) pantomimes   B) comedies   C) fairy stories

2. The part of Aladdin’s mother is ….   A) serious           B) tragic         C) not serious

3. Aladdin does ….      A) all that Abanazar tells him to do

                                     B) something of Abanazar tells him to do

                                     C) nothing of what Abanazar tells him to do

4. The text ….   A) tells us something of how the Ginie helps Aladdin

                          B) tells us how the Genie helps Aladdin    

                          C) doesn`t tell us how the Genie helps Aladdin

II. READING Read the text and answer the questions.

At the Theatre

To tell the truth, I seldom visit theatres, but I have already watched one performance this year. Recently my friend Dmitriy invited me to the theatre to watch opera Eugene Onegin. I dressed up in my best long dress and applied evening makeup. Dmitriy wore his black suit.We met an hour before the play and walked to the theatre. At the theatre, we bought the booked tickets and took our seats. I liked the interior of the theatre.We watched the opera from the balcony. There were three acts and two intermissions. During intermissions we drank coffee in the theatre’s bar. In the beginning I couldn't understand the words, because the actors were singing. Their actions, though, helped to follow the plot. It was a story about love and broken hearts.

My impression of the opera was contradictory. On the one hand, I liked the costumes and acting. On the other hand, I didn’t like much singing, though it was excellent.

1. How often does the author go to the theatre?
2. Did his friend want to see a play or an opera?
3. The author`s friend was in his black suit, didn`t he?
4. How did the friends get to the theatre?
5. How many acts did the performance have?
6. What was the play about?
7. Did the author like the performance?
8. Do you like such kind of a play?

III. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

1. Choose the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

1) he thoughtleave for home (at/in) the end. 2) I’ve never sat (on/in) the front row in the theatre. 3) The clowns on the (stage/scenery) were so funny. It was (impossible/possible) not to laugh.

2. Report the sentences. Use tell,explained, ask, wonder.

1) Victor “I have never been to the Bolshoi Theatre.” 2) Jane “Did you buy a new book yesterday?” 3) Sarah “Has she taken her opera glasses to the performance?” 4) Emily “Was the weather rainy last week?” 5) Paul “Are you going to the theatre now?” 6. Barbara: “We were at the circus”. 7. Kevin: “He spoke to her five days ago. 8. Steve (to me): “Have you read a lot today?” 9. Ann: “Did you work here last year?” 10. Tom: «They are having supper now”.

3. Write these in English.

1) дорогие билеты 2) быть взволнованным идеей 3) в конце улицы 4) билет до Лондона 5) жестокий человек 6) преданные родители 7) места в ложе 8) на сцене 9) сильный характер 10) получить приз

IV. WRITING. You got a letter from Benjamin who writes …

        … My sister and I like going to the theatre. Do you often go to the theatre? What do you like to watch? How often do you visit the theatre?

By the way, I read a fine book last time.

Write Benjamin a letter. Answer his questions. Ask 3 questions about the book he read last week. 100 words.

KEYS TO THE TEST

VARIANT I

I. LISTENING - I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 - C

II. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - A, 4 - B

III. 1 - C, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - C, 5 - B, 6 - A

VARIANT II

I. LISTENING - I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 - C

II.  1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - A, 4 - B

III. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - C, 5 - B, 6 - A

VARIANT III

I. LISTENING - I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 - C

II. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - A, 4 - B

III. 1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - A, 5 - C, 6 - B

VARIANT IV

I. LISTENING - I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 - C

II. 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-D, 9-A, 10-D

III.

1.  1-to, 2-blood, 3-in

2.

1. Ron told that they had visited Stradford-upon-Avon the year before.
2. Andrew explained that he preferred the seats in the stalls.
3. Tom told that he had seen a seat in the gallery.
4. Dora asked if I had received two tickets for "Hamlet".
5. Ann wanted to know if Ann had gone.
6. Simon explained that he had been late for the performance.
7. Greg told that they had bought a cute parrot yesterday.
8. Denis asked Mary if they had ridden a bike the week before.
9. Mike explained that he had already read that magazine.
10. Nick told that they were near the orchestra pit then.

3.

1. play on the stage
2. receive gifts (presents)
3. a ticket to the theatre
4. in the end
5. to introduce Ann to Alice
6. a devoted friend
7. a possible problem
8. in the stalls
9. to offer a help
10. to be thrilled with facts

VARIANT V

I. LISTENING - I. 1-A, 2- C, 3-B, 4 - C

II.  

1. The author seldom goes to the theatre.
2. His friend wants to see an opera.
3. Yes, he did.
4. The friends walked to the theatre.
5. The performance had 3 acts.
6. The play was about love, broken hearts.
7. He had contradictions.
8. own answer.

III.

1. 1-at, 2-in, 3-stage, 4-impossible

2.

1. Victor told that he had ever been to the Bolshoi Theatre.
2. Jane asked if I had bought new book yesterday.
3. Sarah wondered if she had taken a her opera glasses to the performance.
4. Emily wanted to know if the weather had been rainy e week before.
5. Paul wondered if I was going to the theatre then.
6. Barbara told that they had been to the circus.
7. Kevin explained that he had spoken to her 5 days ago.
8. Steve asked me if I had read a lot that day.
9. Ann wanted to know if I had worked there a year before.
10. Tom told that they were having supper then.

3.

1. expensive tickets
2. to be thrilled with an idea
3. at the end of the street
4. a ticket to London
5. a cruel person
6. devoted parents
7. seats in the stalls
8. on the stage
9. strong character
10. receive a prize