Spotlight 11 Reading Comprehension II
тест (11 класс)

Exercise 1        Read the text and match paragraphs A-G to the headings 1-8.  There is the an extra heading. Use heading once.( 7 points)

1. Few states can claim as many iconic images as Maine. Think of that northern New England state, and immediately springing to mind are fully rigged Windjammers, waves breaking against a rocky coast, fishing harbors filled with colorful boats, lighthouses, and tall pine trees. The miles and miles of backwoods inhabited by moose hold their own mystique, conjuring images of a lone canoe barely riffling the mirror-like surface of a forest-encircled lake, or rainbow trout jumping from crystal waters.
2. The remarkable thing about Maine is that it doesn't disappoint tourists who arrive with these romantic images in mind. Lighthouses do crown points from York to Quoddy Head, and between them lie dozens of snug little fishing harbors and mile after mile of rocky wave-beaten shore. Windjammers weave between the fir-clad islands just offshore, and bright-painted lobster buoys bob in the water, with lobster boats scuttling between them to haul traps.
3. The rugged and beautiful stretch of coastline that is set aside as Acadia National Park also surrounds a large inland region of lakes, streams, and forests. It provides a playground for locals and visitors who enjoy the outdoors. The scenic Park Loop Road winds its way through the park past the main attractions and is the best way to tour the park by car.
4. The handy Island Explorer buses also connect the various attractions, while cyclists and walkers can follow the network of unpaved carriage roads, part of the more than 100 miles of hiking trails for all levels of ability. These include trails to the summit of 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain, the park's highest point, from which there are views of the coast and islands.
5. Other highlights in the park are Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and the dramatic chasm of Thunder Hole. A second and little-visited portion of Acadia National park is farther north, on the Schoodic Peninsula, where there are more hiking trails, coastal views, and opportunities for kayaking. There are two large campgrounds in the park and a number of picnic areas.
6. Tourists arriving at Maine's largest city, Portland, invariably head straight for its harbor district, the Old Port. There, along with fishing boats, busy docks, and seafood restaurants, they may find a cruise ship or see the tall masts of a sailing ship, for Portland is still an active port. The narrow streets that climb from the dockside Commercial Street are lined by the brick and stone buildings that supported one of the East Coast's busiest ports from colonial times through the 19th century.
7. Shop for maritime souvenirs in a ships' chandlery, eat seafood on the wharf, and if you're there early enough, watch the fishing boats unload and local chefs choose the menu at the city's restaurants. Fore Street, which parallels Commercial, is where you'll find several of these. At the docks, you can board a cruise of Casco Bay or a ferry to visit its islands.

Exercise 2 Read the text and match paragraphs A-F to the expressions 9-15.  There is the an extra expression. Use expression once.( 6 points)

1. A landmark of Casco Bay and the Portsmouth harbor is Portland Head Lighthouse, ________________________to the harbor. It is one of the most beautiful along the coast, and from its promontory, you can see the city and Old Port, as well as the passing ships and boats.
2. The museum in the former Keeper's Quarters ____________________________and their keepers, showing how these bastions of maritime safety have changed over the years with advances in technology. Along with historic photos, artifacts on display include Fresnel lenses and exhibits on how they work.
3. The paved walking path along the shore from Ogunquit's long sandy beach to Perkins Cove is a beautiful way to see the rocky coast and its crashing surf. Among the rocky cliffs are a _______________________that offer a more intimate beach experience than Ogunquit Beach. The path is for walkers only (no bikes, no dogs from April to October) and runs about a mile and a half from the end of the village to the scenic wharfs of Perkins Cove.
4. Here, a slender peninsula shelters a small bay, ______________________for small craft. Originally a small fishing port, today the harbor is overlooked by restaurants and small shops, but you'll still see plenty of fishing boats.
5. All along the path there are benches conveniently placed, both on the path and on _______________________the sea. You can return to town on the Marginal Way, walk back along the shady Shore Road or take the trolley.
6. Ogunquit Beach has a gentle _______________and comparatively warm water, which makes it popular with families. The town's shops and restaurants are busy in the summer, and the thriving arts scene brings more tourists to the nationally known Ogunquit Playhouse and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.

Exercise 3 Using words in the brackets make-up appropriate words ( 10 points)

16. One of Maine's ______________(icon)  lighthouses stands at the end of
17.  the long Pemaquid Point in Mid-Coast Maine and ____________(to be)
18.  such a landmark that it ________________(to  chose)  as the image on
19. the Maine quarter coin. It ____________(to  build)  in 1835,
20. and along with the light tower, the ______________(keeper)  cottage
21.  and the brick sound signal house___________(to  preserve).
22. The setting ______( to make)  even more dramatic by the unusual
23.  __________(form)  of striped metamorphic rock in the ledges below.
24. The Fisherman's Museum that_______( to  preserve)  the region's
25.  strong fishing heritage, with _____________( captains)  logs, models, dioramas, photos, and artifacts, including information on the shipwrecks off this point.

Master

Exercise 1        .( 7 points)

Exercise 2 ( 6 points)

Exercise 3 ( 10 points)

16. most iconic
17. is
18. was chosen 
19. was built
20. keeper's
21. have been preserved.
22. is made
23. formations
24. preserves
25. captains'