Контрольная работа по английскому языку к УМК Rainbow English-10 Unit 1
тест по английскому языку (10 класс)

TEST 10-1

Variant I

1. Complete the sentences with would rather or had better.

1. He … give up smoking as soon as possible.
2. We … eat some soup than hamburgers.
3. You … drink herbal tea than coffee.
4. Everyone knows Sue …wear jeans and T-shirts.
5. … you … watch a film or read a good book?

2. Complete these sentences with the appropriate prepositions where necessary:  to, about, by, at, with, out, in.

1. Jonathan appeared … of the blue.
2. I appreciate … the help you have given to me.
3. That ring was very precious … her. It was given to her … her parents.
4. He showed his familiarity … many subjects.
5. Her son and daughter had practically nothing … common.

3. Choose and circle the appropriate words in brackets.

1. She (had better/would rather) change her job – it’s too dangerous. She must be more (careful/careless) in choosing profession.
2. John was happy. At last he got a (low-paid/well-paid) job.
3. Paul is really (big-headed/bighearted), thinking too highly of himself.
4. Greg was made to wash up and he was in (high/low) spirits.
5. Angry dog (barked/howled) at passersby.
6. A lot of people (had better/would rather) watch games on TV than play them themselves.

4. Complete these sentences choosing the appropriate form of the verb.

1. We (hear/ heard) they have solved a mystery.
2. I couldn’t understand why George (was/was being) so rude to us then.
3. Clear is very attentive to people as a rule but today she (isn’t hearing/doesn’t hear) what she is being told.
4. Sarah (always tells/is always telling) lies! It is very annoying!
5. My father (repaired/ was repairing) my bike at 6 o’clock yesterday.
6. Jane (caught/was catching) a bad cold last weekend.
7. Kate is a Muscovite, she has a flat in Tverskaya Street. But now she (lives/ is living) in Tver.
8. While I (waited/was waiting) for my meal, two strange-looking men (entered/were entering) the café.
9. “You (constantly criticize/are constantly criticizing) me!” Emma said in annoyance.
10. Kevin (sat/was sitting) in the room for an hour and then went out.
11. They agreed they (had read\had been reading) the text for more than two hours.
12. I (have known\have been knowing) Andrew for ten years.

5. Translate into Russian

1. well-educated; 2) easy-going; 3) have nothing in common; 4) to be in low spirits; 5) in the twilight; 6) senior citizens.

6. Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions: down, off, out, up.

1. The hot African sun was beating ______ on our aching heads.
2. We hardly managed to beat _____the hungry seagulls.
3. Even in the late autumn with the rain beating __________, it is nice and cosy.
4. The drums were beating ______ a new rhythm.
5. I kept beating myself ______ about the cruel words I had said.

TEST 10-1

Variant II

1. Complete the sentences with would rather or had better.

1. I … send an e-mail than write a letter.
2. … you …drink herbal tea or coffee?
3.  You … put on you warm coat. It’s getting cold outside.
4. I think you …do this work now.
5. You … stay inside until the rain stops.

2. Complete these sentences with the appropriate prepositions where necessary: to, of, about, in, at.

1. All our efforts were … vain. We couldn’t make Jenny do the job.
2. Before leaving the house the girl looked … herself … the mirror.
3. Out …the blue he began to speak.
4. You should come at 9 o’clock … sharp.
5. This book is familiar … many readers.

3. Choose and circle the appropriate words in brackets.

1. There was (little/few) furniture in the room.
2. The old castle was clearly seen (at twilight/in the twilight).
3. Paul is really (big-headed/bighearted), thinking too highly of himself.
4. John was happy. At last he got a (low-paid/well-paid) job.
5. She (had better/would rather) change her job – it’s too dangerous. She must be more (careful/careless) in choosing profession.
6. A lot of people (had better/would rather) watch games on TV than play them themselves.

4. Complete these sentences choosing the appropriate form of the verb.

1. I (forgot/forget) where we should turn left.
2. What (did they laugh/were they laughing) at when we (came/were coming) in?
3. Boris, you (always come/are always coming) late to our meetings!
4. The women (sat/were sitting) on the bench for a while, then they got up and went home.
5. Sarah (did/was doing) the house while her little sister (watched/was watching) the cartoons.
6. What (are you doing/do you do)? – I’m a student.
7. He hoped Harry (did/was doing) his homework at that moment.
8. Where is Robby? – I (think/am thinking) he (helps/is helping) his granny.
9. No wine for me! I (take/am taking) antibiotics!
10. Your brother (was/was being) very annoying at the party. He is usually quite different.
11. They (have already learnt\have been already learning) the poem by heart.
12. When I got to the party, it (had already started\already started). 

5. Translate into Russian

1)blue-eyed; 2)old-fashioned; 3)to be over the moon; 4)out of the blue; 5)a capable student; 6) bare necessities.

        VI.    Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions: down, off, out, up.

1. He was badly beaten _____by a gang of  thugs.
2. My friend asked to beat ____the rhythm of the song on a small drum.
3. The hot sun was beating ____ on the dessert sand.
4. I wonder how the girl managed to beat ___ the attack of the dog.
5. The politician was able to beat ____the attempt to compromise him.