Тесты для 10 класса
тест по английскому языку (10 класс) на тему

10 класс – 1 полугодие

Test  № 1                по теме “How different the world is!”

Цель : Контроль навыков чтения, грамматики, письменной речи.

 Вариант 1

9. READ THE TEXT:

a. Read how three students discuss different topics:

1. a) Can the geographical position and environment explain some personality traits of people from different countries. That’s a question.  There are stereotypes about the Americans, the Russians, and the British. I can’t agree with them.  The British are supposed to be polite, to have a passion for lawns of grass and to like compromise. But my mother is always extremely polite, grows flowers and has lawns. She prefers compromise than a quarrel.  The Americans are supposed to be risk-takers and optimistic. My father is a risk-taking person. He is sure that nothing is impossible for a willing heart. Besides he is tough and self-reliant. Though neither he nor his ancestors were Americans. My opinion is that people are alike in different countries in spite of geography.

b. this student is talking about the influence of geography on the national character. He thinks that…….

      A. His mother likes compromise because she is British.

      B. In spite of geography people are alike.

      C. His father’s ancestors were Americans, that’s why he is risk-taking.

2. I like how Americans raise their children. They raise them to be independent. It is a part of American culture. Small children learn to do things on their own. They learn to take care of themselves, clean their rooms, help with the dishes and the laundry, spend their time away from their parents in day-care or with a babysitter. Most teenagers try to find summer or after-school jobs, so that they can have their own money. Students usually work part-time and during summer vacations.

c. This student is discussing contemporary American society. How do the Americans bring up their children?

       A. To be independent of the family  

       B. To be independent

       C. To be conceited  

 I was born in a small Russian town and I have been living here my entire life. I am in love with my native town and adore its quiet lanes and streets, full of ancient history. The spirit of my town is really extraordinary. I like walking along the old streets of my town. I’m really happy to live here.

  I’d like to enter a linguistic university. But we don’t have such university in my town. And I have to admit that there is no plenty of work here. I don’t want to leave my town but I have to… . So I’ll do my best to get a good academic background and perhaps the most important thing –useful contacts.

d. This girl is talking about her ancient town and plans for the future. What is she going to do?

      A. to leave her town and enter a linguistic university.

      B. to get a good academic background  at home

      C. To find a job though there is no plenty of work in her town

II. Fill in the articles with geographical names where necessary: 

 1. …. Netherlands has another proper name is …. Holland.

 2. Tom has traveled in …. Middle East.

 3…..Cairo is the capital of ….Egypt.

 4….Milan is in ….. north of….Italy.

 5…..England is washed by …..North Sea.

 6.  “The Murder on…. Nile” is the famous detective novel by A. Christie.

III. Change the questions using Do you know…?   Could you tell me…?

1. Where does Tom live?

2. How did the accident happen?

3. What time did he left for London?

4. Where has he gone?

5. Where is the post-office?

6. How much does she pay for her outfit?

IV. Ask polite questions using the information:

1. about time

2 . how to get to the nearest underground station.

3.  about the climate of the country you’re going to

4. if your teacher can help you.

5. how to spell a word in English

V. Cultural Awareness:

If this information True or False:

1. Great Britain is the world’s largest island.

2. In the USA people live within four time zones.    

3. In the UK the seasons are the other way round.

4. In Australia much of the land is a useless desert.

5. Nature has been kind to Russia.

6. The British started the fashion for seaside holidays.

7. In Great Britain practically every climate is represented.

Вариант № 2

9. READ THE TEXT:

Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose from the sentences A-G below one which fit gap (1-5). There are two extra sentences which you do not need.

 A. They have to make new friends wherever they go.

 B. People have few babies because of birth control and the high cost of raising children.

 C. Values and people are changing in the United States.

 D. The Americans worry about the same things as other people in the world, about    their children, and what their lives will be.  

 E. They seldom moved from one place to another and usually knew their neighbours well.

 F. Religion is a private issue.

 G. The Americans are getting older and the number of senior citizens increases.

1. Changing America  

  In the past fifty years American society has changed much. Fifty years ago most Americans lived in small communities.

1………………………………………………………………………………….

Life was so personal that people often joked about it. It was difficult to have privacy in a small community like that. Some people dreamed about moving to big cities, but most people were happy to live all their lives in the same place. Now people often move from place to place. It is rare to find people who have lived all their lives in one community. They go to warmer parts of the country, to some of the older cities, to some large suburban areas.

 2………………………………………………………………………………….

  The American population is changing. There are now more Asian Americans and Spanish Americans than ever before.

 3…………………………………………………………………………………….

  The American family has changed too. The number of divorces increased. Americans are not likely to remain in a marriage that has problems. They are not forced by economic, social or religious pressure to stay married.

 4…………………………………………………………………………………......

  American women work more now, but still don’t have the same opportunities for equal salaries and career as men. They often find that they have two jobs now: taking care of the house and the children and working at the office.

 5……………..... ……………………………………………………………………  They worry about international terrorism. They know that this time is a period of change and many difficulties, but perhaps the pioneer spirit which built the country will help Americans change, improve and adapt to the future.

II. Fill in the articles with geographical names where necessary:

1…Lake Superior is one of the Five Great Lakes in ….USA.

2…England is washed by ….Straits of Dover.

3…Alps is the best place for skiing for millions of tourists and famous    sportsmen.

4. Can you show …Australia on the map?

5… Everest has been conquered by some of the alpinists.

6. He took part in the expedition across … Gobi Desert.

II. Change the questions using Do you know…?  Could you tell me…?

1. Why did they want to leave so soon?

2. How does this mechanism work?

3. What clothes should I take with me to America?

4. What is her E-mail?

6. When has he gone to Paris?

5. How do you cook this tasty dish?

III. Ask polite questions using the information:

1. offer your help to your friend

2. how to get to the nearest post-office

3. about the weather for tomorrow

4. if your friend can lend you some money

5. offer your help to your brother

6. if your friend can give you a book

IV. Cultural Awareness

Is this information true or false:

1. Australia is the world’s largest island.

2. In the USA the seasons are the other way round.

3. Australia is the smallest continent.

4. Many people live far away from towns in the outback in Australia.

5. Three-quarters (3/4) of the USA are washed by ocean.

6. On the Australia’s coat of arms there are the kangaroo and the emu.

7. In Great Britain people live within four time zones.

8. It is never very hot or very cold in the UK.  

Вариант 3

9. READ THE TEXT:

                                     NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand, an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth, is situated south-east of Australia. The country consists of three large islands, called North Islands, South Islands and Stewart Island, and so many small islands.

The main cities in North Island are Auckland, the largest city and port with 750,000 inhabitants, and Wellington, the capital. Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865, and is one of its busiest ports. It is situated at the southern end of North Island. It lies among hills on the western side of a natural harbour. Wellington was chosen as a capital of New Zealand in preference to Auckland, which, though larger, is less central. The population of Wellington is about 350 thousand people. The New Zealand parliament and government buildings are situated in Wellington. Excellent roads and fast railways link Wellington with its suburbs and with other parts of North Island. Wellington also has an international port.  

 A little north of Wellington there is an important industrial area, now included in the city. Christchurch and Dunedin are the most important towns in South Island. The cities and towns of the country resemble very much those of England, especially Christchurch. Dunedin is more like Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

    New Zealand is a mountainous country. The mountains run from south-west to north-east throughout both the larger islands, The Southern Alps, the highest New Zealand Mountains, lie near the west coast of South Island. The climate in New Zealand is warm and the greater part of the country is well watered. New Zealand has very few native animals. The kiwi, a bird which lives in the forest and doesn’t fly, is found nowhere else in the world.

Choose the right answer:

1. The text is about….

         a. the climate in New Zealand  b. the capital of Scotland

         c. New Zealand            d. Australia

2.Содержанию текста соответствует предложение:

      a. Christchurch is the most important town in South Island.

      b. Dunedin is the most important town in North Island.

      c. Dunedin is the capital of Scotland.  

3. Правильным ответом на вопрос:”What is the most interesting bird in the country?” является:

   a. kiwi      b. duck        c. pigeon      d) oriole

4. В тексте слово “Commomnwealth” означает:

   a. государство       b. сообщество            c. республика      d.    содружество  

 5. Cодержанию текста в предложении:    “…are the most important towns in South Island” соответствует словосочетание:  

   a. Christchurch and Dunedin        b. Christchurch and Auckland

   c. Dunedin and Wellington            d. Edinburgh and Auckland

II. Fill in the articles with the geographical names where necessary:

1. …Pacific Ocean is one of the largest one in the world.

2…. Baikal one of the cleanest lakes is known for its unique nature.

3.  The group of our students travelled  to …USA on cross culture tour .

4. There are beautiful landscapes in …Russia.

5….UK is separated from… Europe by …. Straits of Dover.

6…New York is famous for its multinational population.

III. Change the questions beginning with Do you know…?  Could you tell me..?

1. Where is the nearest railway station?

2.  Why was mother glad?

3.  What time does the show start?

4. How often did they visit Spain last year?

5. How is climate varied in different seasons?

6. What vegetables and fruit do they grow?

IV. Ask polite questions using the information:

 1. offer your help to your classmate

  2. if a waiter can bring you dessert

  3. about the time

  4. how to get to the airport

  5. about the climate of the UK?

V. Cultural Awareness

Is this information true or false?

1. Australia is sometimes called the Land Down Under.

2. Russia is situated in two continents.

3. In Australia people live within four time zones.

4. Australia is called “the lucky country”.

5. Cockney is spoken in Australia.

6.  Australia is the world’s largest island.

                                                     10 класс – 2 полугодие

          Lexical test                                                                  

 1.  Translate .                                                            

1.  Legislative body                                                          
2. Federal laws
3. Basic rights
4. To veto laws
5. To declare
6. Executive branches
7. To interfere with
8. Aims
9. Local communities
10. To exercise power

2.   Match the numbers with the letters.

1. Monarchy                                              a. A set of laws guaranteed to the citizens
2. Democracy                                            b. When people have a lot of freedom
3. Parliament                                             c. When there is a monarch and parliament at the same time
4. Parliamentary monarchy                       d. Elected head of the state
5. President                                                e. When a king or a queen rule the country alone
6. Constitution                                           f. A group of elected people who discuss problems and make laws

3.

1. The President                                         a. Heads of he most important departments
2. Congress                                                b. The branch of government consisting of the House of

                                                                   Representatives, the Senate

3. the Administration                                  c.a judical branch
4. the Supreme Court                                 d. The branch of power consisting of the President, Vice President,

                                                                    and the Administration

5. the Cabinet                                             e. The leader of the party winning in the elections

4.Choose the correct variant.

1.the Head of the State in the UK is the…

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Vice President

2.The Congress of the USA consists of the…

1. House of Commons and Lords
2. Supreme Court and the Federal Assembly
3. House of Representatives and the Senate

3.The Head of state of Russia is the…

1. Queen   b) President  c) Prime Minister

4. The House of Lords in the UK..

a)examines and revises bills b)makes laws  c) rules the country

5.The Duma consists of…

1. 450 deputies  b) 435 members  c) 650 members.

5.Open the brackets.Use Passive Voise.

1. The US President (to elect) by all men and women over 18.
2. The Cabinet (to appoint) by the President.
3. The branches of Government (to check) equally by each other.