Дидактический материал к уроку английского языка в 10 классе
методическая разработка по английскому языку (10 класс) по теме

UNIT 1: “HOW DIFFERENT THE WORLD IS!”

TEST.

1. Use of English (Grammar/Vocabulary)

While you are in Britain you may possibly want to send a postcard or even a small packet to your family at home.

Rewrite the following questions you may ask so that they sound more polite. There is an example (0) at the beginning. (transformation)

1. Where can I get the city map? Could you tell me, where I can get the city map?
2. Where is the nearest post office? ___________________________________________

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1. Is there a post office near here? _____________________________________________

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3. What are the opening hours for post offices? ____________________________________

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4. How much is the postcard to Russia? __________________________________________

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5. How should I fill in this form? _______________________________________________

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6. Is this the right way to put the address? ________________________________________

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7. Are there any weight limits for small packets? ___________________________________

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8. Can I pay by Thomas Cook traveller’s card? ____________________________________

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9. Do I have to pay extra for the stamp? __________________________________________

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10. Did you receive any letters for my name? ______________________________________

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2. Choose the correct word or word combination in brackets to complete the information about Australia and its people. There is an example (0) at the beginning. (multiple choice)

0 (Thanks to the fact that/ Thanks to/ So) its geographical position Australia is called the Land Down Under. 1 (Because/ That’s why/ So that) most Australians live near the sea, sport is very popular, especially water sports. Australians are largely of Britain origin 2 (because/ due to/ so) they maintain close ties with the mother country. 3 (Because/ So/ That’s why) many Australians live near the coast, it’s not surprising that ‘going to the beach’ is almost a way of life. 4 (So/ Due to/ That’s why) its overall flatness and regular coastline, Australia is often called a ‘sprawling pancake’ (растекшийся блин). A lot of children live on the cattle or sheep stations hundreds of kilometers from towns, 5 (because/ due to/ that’s why) they go to boarding schools or stay at home and take correspondence courses. One of the most interesting things about Australia’s geography is its animal life, 6 (because/ so/ that’s why) it has many animals that are unlike those found in other parts of the world. 7 (Thanks to/ Due to the fact that/ So that) Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, far away from Asia, Africa, and Europe, it has been called the ‘last place on earth’.