Spotlight 9 Module 1 Контрольная работа Вариант 1, 2
тест по английскому языку (9 класс)

Spotlight 9 Test 1

Variant 1

1. Listen to some people talking on a radio programme about special occasions an match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).

1. This event signals the end of childhood.                    Speaker 1 __________
2. We become very wet during this celebration.            Speaker 2 __________
3. This event lasts for 7 days.                                         Speaker 3 __________
4. This event goes back to medieval times                     Speaker 4 __________
5. We look very colourful during this event.                  Speaker 5 __________

2. Fill in the missing word/phrase. There are three answers you do not need to use.

• march • raised • transformed • bright • feel • display • contest • make

1. Throwing Mum and Dad a surprise party for their anniversary this year is really a ………..idea!
2. If you see a spider, ................................ sure you don’t kill it; I’ve heard it’s bad luck.
3. Over the years, this organization has ………………..a lot of money for different local charities.
4. The night sky burst with colour when the magnificent fireworks ………………began.
5. It’s amazing how the town residents have …………………..the local square into an open-air theatre for next week’s music festival.

3. Underline the correct item.

1.    Many people in the US dress up/decorate their Christmas trees with popcorn.
2. Please remind/remember me to call Linda tonight. I forgot to tell her about the costume party on Saturday.
3.    Are Rosie and Sue winning/entering the school’s singing competition this year?
4.    Bob and Sue always exchange/receive gifts with each other on Christmas Eve.
5. Everyone at the party made/took a toast to Lisa and wished her a Happy Birthday.

4. Fill in the correct preposition: for, of, back, with, down, up, into, to. 

1. Don’t turn _______that job, Adam – it’s a great opportunity.
2. He’s usually rather quiet, but at carnival he turns _______a real party animal.
3. Kate is at her office now. I don’t know when she turns _______.
4. In the morning public transport is so crowded _______people that they feel like sardines in a tin.
5. All fans were pleased _______the victory of their football team.
6. Did John turn _______at the concert at the end?
7. Turn _______the radio, Max. It’s too loud.
8. If you have a problem with the subject, turn _______your teacher and she will help you.
9. This town is famous _______its places of interests.
10. Don’t be afraid _______meeting with the interviewer.

5. Open the brackets using Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous.

1. It’s a pity, but I _______ (not buy) this dictionary yet.
2. I don’t think the parade will take place; it_______ (rain) for two days now and the streets are flooded.
3. What time _______ (the meeting/end)?
4. Look! Your mum _______ (water) tomatoes in the vegetable garden.
5. School always _______ (close) for Easter holidays.
6. The coffee _______ (smell) good.
7. I ______ (look) for my camera for an hour.
8. Tomorrow I _______ (fly) to Moscow to visit my aunt Sally.
9. Could you close the window? I _______ (freeze).
10. The Earth _______ (go) round the Sun.

Spotlight 9 Test 1

Variant 2

1. Listen to some people talking on a radio programme about special occasions an match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).

1. This event signals the end of childhood.                    Speaker 1 __________
2. We look very colourful during this event.                  Speaker 2 __________
3. This event goes back to medieval times.                    Speaker 3 __________
4. This event lasts for 7 days.                                         Speaker 4 __________
5. We become very wet during this celebration.            Speaker 5 __________

2. Fill in the missing word/phrase. There are three answers you do not need to use.

• march • make • life • spare • contest • strong • feel • street

1. Why don’t you take part in the cooking ………………….? I’m sure you’ll be the winner!
2. We always sing Christmas carols during the holidays, as it is a ..................................  tradition in my family.
3. Henry really enjoyed the opportunity to experience ..........................  as a knight at England’s Medieval Festival last month.
4. The children were thrilled to see Disney floats at this year’s colourful …………… parade.
5. Take a............................. change of warm clothes with you on your camping trip; I’ve heard it gets quite cold in the mountains at night.

3. Underline the correct item.

1.    The Nice Carnival is a winter event which invites/attracts millions of festival-goers to France each year.
2.    In many countries around the world, people throw/pull streamers and dance in the streets to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
3.    Annabel always makes a wish before she blows out/lets off the candles on her birthday cake.
4. The Tulip Festival takes place every May and is one of Holland’s most popular monthly/annual events.
5. Don’t expect the children to wait patiently/ slowly for the treasure hunt to begin; they’re too excited.

4. Fill in the correct preposition: for, of, out, down, up, into, off, on, in. 

1. You need to turn _______on time at the cinema or you’ll miss the start of the film.
2. I asked Jack to come to the cinema with me but he turned my offer _______.
3. Do you believe _______ghosts?
4. Global warming is one of the reasons _______ecological problems.
5. She turned the lights _______and saw her sister asleep, so she quickly turned them _______.
6. Let’s turn our bedroom _______a studio for children.
7. Hogmany is famous _______singing the traditional song “Auld Lang Syne”.
8. If you are tired _______studying, you should have a short break or go for a walk.
9. This medicine will turn the sick man _______a healthy one.
10. It turned _______that I had passed the exam.

5. Open the brackets using Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous.

1. Kate _______ (never/be) abroad.
2. I’m exhausted. I _______ (train) my stomach muscles all morning.
3. I _______(never/try) candy floss. Is it nice.
4. As a rule, John _______(do) many exercises in extra class.
5. The man _______ (paint) the walls all day long.
6. At the moment we _______ (walk) around a beautiful village.
7. Bill _______(dance) ever since the concert started. Isn’t he tired.
8. When _______ (the film/end)?
9. Tomorrow I _______ (see) my doctor.
10. Now I _______ (have) a very beautiful cottage in the country.