test unit 1 grade 9
тест по английскому языку (9 класс)

Grade 9

Test Unit 1

1. Read a text and decide which sentences are true and which are false.

The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us wonderful possibilities for education, entertainment, and communication. They also influence the way we see the world. They can change our views.

Of course, not all newspapers, TV programmes, news presenters, radio commentators, or entertainers report events objectively all the time. However, there are many serious journalists and TV reporters who try to be as fair and professional as possible. They try to provide us with reliable information. Some people say that journalists are given too much freedom. They follow celebrities and print stories about them which can be untrue or half-true. You have probably heard of the “papparazi”; they are independent photographers who take pictures of athletes, entertainers, politicians, and other celebrities, typically while going about their life routines. The question is: should this be allowed?

One main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. Still, others prefer the radio. It is good to listen to the radio while in the car, or in the open air, or while you are doing something around the house. Newspapers don’t react to events as quickly as TV does, but they usually provide us with extra details, comments and background information. The internet has recently become another important source of information. Its main advantage is that news appears on the screen as soon as things take place in real life and you don’t have to wait for news time on TV.

1. The goal of mass media is only to entertain us.
2. The information on mass media is not always true.
3. Papparazi are serious journalists.
4. Newspapers can give some extra information on the event.
5. You can find information on the Internet quicker.

2. Correct the mistakes.

1. We had called police. They came right away.
2. The police arrested the criminal.
3. The police is patrolling the area.
4. Someone had stolen Greg’s bike. Police arrived immediately.
5. Call the police!
6. I’ve told police everything.
7. Tom lied to the police. But it could see through.

3. Choose the correct words.

1. It's my belief that knowledge (is/are) power.
2. He has (many / much) knowledge of music.
3. (This / These) information (is / are) very important.
4. (Is / Are) (it / they) good news?
5. Can you give me some (advice / advices)?
6. Fred’s advice (help / helps) a lot.

4. Rewrite these sentences in the Active Voice.

1. The TV wasn't being watched by the children.
2. The tree house is being built by my dad.
3. An important lesson had been learnt by me.
4. The job had been finished by her.
5. The computer is being used.
6. A big mistake has been made by Helen.

5. Choose the right answer.

1. Don’t shoot____ the birds.( to/at)
2. Turn____ the radio, please. I’m going to bed.(up/down)
3. ____their shame, they had to admit they were wrong.(to/for)
4. Mr Jackson felt that somebody was spying____ him.( for/on)
5. Alec kept turning____ in bed. soon he understood he couldn’t fall asleep.(over/into)
6. What do the letters BBC stand___ ? (to/for)

7. At what temperature does ice turn___ water? (in/into)
8. I can’t hear what the news presenter is saying. Turn___ the television.(down/up)

6. Put the verbs in the right form.1. They (ADVERTISE) the new shampoo since the end of April. They haven’t stopped even now.
2. New approaches to cancer treatment (DISCUSS) in Mr Robinson’s office at the moment.
3. They (SPOIL) their children all these years. Look at the result. Both the boys do whatever they like to do.
4. When I entered the room, Jeff (SURF) the Net.
5. Nobody knew who (CRACK) the programme the previous day.
6. They (SHOOT) a new feature film, and I don’t think they will be able to finish it in May.

7. Choose the right answer.

1. Jane says that all the greetings cards_______. We can send them.

a) are being written now b) were being written then

c) have been already written d) had been already written

2. What about the text, Rose? — It________ at the moment, sir.

a) is being translated b) was being translated

c) has been translated d) had been translated

3. When we moved to our street, a new school______ there. We understood it would be finished soon.

a) is being built b) was being built

c) has been built d) had been built

4. I was surprised at her______ .

a) rudeless b)rudeness c) irrude d) unrude

5. His_________ behaviour shocked everyone present.

a)shameless b) imshame c)shameful d) shamy

6. It is_________ what Molly wanted to say.

a)unexact b) exacty c) exactly d) exactless