Entry test form 9
методическая разработка по английскому языку (9 класс)

Entry Test.

Form 9, September

Variant I.

Task I. Read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word.

1. His inventions are _________ spread all over the world.                                               RAPID

2. This discovery was his greatest single ________ to organic chemistry.                       CONTRIBUTE

3. The Nobel prize was given for the great ________ in different spheres.                     ACHIEVE

4. There is greater ________ about environmental issues these days.                            AWARE

5. They are all so seriously ill, that they would be grateful for any help ________        AVAIL

   for them.

6. A stay in the country will be ________ to his health.                                                       BENEFIT

7. Tape ________ and video tapes are widely used in different lessons.                         RECORD

8. The old mansion was bought and ________ turned into a private house.                  SUBSEQUENT

9. Pushkin's ________ to Russian literature is really great.                                                CONTRIBUTE

10. A department store, a school, a hospital are ________ .                                             ESTABLISH

Task 2. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form  of the word  in capitals.

Ancient Civilizations.

Athens and Sparta ____     the two advanced Greek cities  of the Hellenic period (750-338 B.C.)  BE

Both  had a city-type of government,  and both took slaves from the peoples they ______ _.       CONQUER

However, the differences outweigh the similarities in ________ two civilizations. Sparta was       THIS

hostile, warlike constantly ________ the neighbouring cities, and military, while Athens ______ FIGHT, CATER

more towards the democratic and cultural way of life. The _______   city _____ its  landmarks     LATE, LEAVE

in the field of art, literature, philosophy, science while the former passed on ___totalitarianism  IT  

and superior military traditions. The present system of a well-rounded education ______ in the   FOLLOW

US ________ on the ancient Athenian idea.                                                                                                 BASE

Task 3. Use the right article where necessary.

1. What ___ clever boy! 2. We always go to ___ church on Sunday to say prayers. 3. I haven't got enough money to buy ___ supper. 4. It is such ___ fresh idea. 5. ___ good furniture is usually made of wood. 6. Mr. Brown ___ lawyer by profession, had business affairs in London. 7.I've arranged a meeting for you with Mr. Lewis, ___ editor. 8.____ Queen officially appoints  _____ Prime Minister. 9. Many Russian people are famous in the world, among them ___ writer Dostoevsky.

Task 4. Use the words in brackets in the required form.

1. I don't know if I (see) him next week. I think I (be) out of town.

2. If the situation (not change), we (be) in trouble.

3. If I ( be) you, I (be) more attentive.

4. Ice (melt) in a warm climate.

5. You always (talk) at the lessons!

6. When the train (arrive) in Paris?

7. I (forget) where he lives.

8. Do you know my sister (leave) next Sunday?

9. It's a national holiday today. The shops (work)?

10. Look at the time-table! The boat (sail) at 1.00.

Task 5. Write the same in English.

1. Cнег тает при нулевой температуре.

 2. В большинстве общественных мест курение запрещено.

 3. Через несколько дней я буду наслаждаться теплым морем и солнцем Италии.

 4. Я отправлюсь в путешествие по странам Востока, если у меня будет такая возможность.

 5. Он сказал, что не справится с контрольной работой по математике.

 6. Посмотри! Построили новый стадион.

 7. Жаль, что у него нет карьерного роста на этом предприятии.

Entry Test.

Form 9, September

Variant II.

Task I. Read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word.

1. Unfortunately the history of  _____is not only the history of inventions and discoveries.  MAN

2. This discovery was his greatest  ________ to medicine.                                                            CONTRIBUTE

3. The Pulitzer prize was given to F.S. Fitzgerald for the great  ________  in literature.           ACHIEVE

4. They used to do their shopping in the ________ town..                                                             NEAR

5. They is no money  ________    for the project.                                                                            AVAIL

6. The discovery of this medicine was _______ to many AIDS patients.                                    BENEFIT                                                   

7. I am well aware how risky this ________ is.                                                                                 INVEST

8. The old mansion was bought and ________ turned into a private house.                            SUBSEQUENT

9. Dante's ________ to world  literature is really great.                                                                CONTRIBUTE

10. I want to speak to the manager of this  ________ .                                                                 ESTABLISH

Task 2. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form  of the word  in capitals.

The History of the British Isles

Britain is an island, and Britain's history _____ closely connected with the sea.  About 2000 BC BE

 in the Bronze Age people _______ Stonehenge. It was a temple for their God, the Sun.              BUILD

Around 700 BC the Celts travelled to Britain and settled in ________ England. They were           SOUTH

famous artists, ______ for _______ sophisticated designs.                                                                  KNOW, THEY

In AD 43 the Romans invaded Britain and called the colony Britannia, which gave Britain ___     IT

name. The Romans brought the skills of _______ and _______ to Britain.                                        READ, WRITE

The Roman _______ was not completely peaceful.                                                                                INVADE

The Romans ruled for 300 years till the Roman Empire _______ and in AD 410 the Roman          COLLAPSE

 legions left Britain to fight the tribes on the continent.

Task 3. Use the right article where necessary.

1. He was ___ last guest to leave 2. ___ good news is that he did get an Oscar. 3.They are such ___ pleasant people . 4. They lived in ___ small town in England. 5. He could eat ___ ice cream four times a day. 6.___physisist Joule made many discoveries in electricity and thermodynamics. 7.He has been ____ captain for the last six matches. 8.___ Mr. Brown, ____ president of the company, mentioned it in his report. 9. Her father, ___ missionary, was killed in the rebellion.

Task 4. Use the words in brackets in the required form.

1. If he (apologize) for being late, Miss Jackson (forgive) him .

2. I hope they (not, be) very tired when they (arrive).

3. If the service in the hotel (not, be) very good, I (complain) to the manager.

4. Ask her when she (return) the books to the library.

5. I hear Fiona (move) into a new flat.

6. Who (come) to dinner tonight?

7. We (play ) a basketball match on Sunday.

8. Nobody knows if he (keep) his word.

9. Are you sure Spartak (play) tonight?

10. Look at the time-table! The bus (leave) at 12.00.

Task 5. Write the same in English.

1. На твоем месте я бы последовал совету родителей и поступил на юридический факультет.

 2. Меня заставили переписать тест.

 3. Секретарь могла бы ответить более вежливо.

 4. Позволь мне объяснить тебе, почему я опоздала.

 5. Рано или поздно каждый должен сделать выбор своей будущей профессии.

 6. Нина почувствовала, что кто-то дотронулся до ее плеча.

 7. Где статья? - Ее переводят. Ее переведут через час.

Training for the Entry Test.

Form 9, September

Task I. Read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your word.

1. In the 17th century the most characteristic form of _____ in Europe was                          GOVERN

    absolute monarchy.                                                                                                                                                                    

2. On Sunday night the house was _______ quiet.                                                                      USUAL

3. The boy was _____ sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside.     QUIET

4. His dad likes fishing, his mum is a keen _______ .                                                                   GARDEN

5. Life in the country seemed _________ .                                                                                    BORING

6. There were several talk shows on _______ channels but she liked none of them.           DIFFER                                                     

7. The women's figure skating ______ held Lana's attention for a few minutes.                  CHAMPION

8.The talk on ______ problems was boring.                                                                                 ENVIRONMENT

9. Pushkin's contribution  to Russian literature is _______  great.                                           REAL

10. She didn't like the film. The plot seemed to be week and even ______ actor  were     FAME

     not able to save it.                                        

Task 2. Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form  of the word  in capitals.

Time was running out. The game was exciting but the score was still 0-0. Jim couldn't take his eye

 off TV and _____ when his father came into the room.                                                                                NOT HEAR

" Who ________ ?" he asked.                                                                                                                              PLAY

"The _____ club and the Portuguese," Jim ______ that his dad was not a fan and didn't go into       SPAIN, KNOW

details.      

"Who are you supporting?" "The Spanish. If the team ______ to win the game, it'll get to the final."  MANAGE                             

"How do you know?," asked Jim. "It's not  me. The colleague of _____ has  predicted the results        I

of ten matches.    

No mistake yet. Today's the _____   game.                                                                                                        TEN  

Jim looked at _____ father again. "sounds a bit crazy. but if I ____ able to predict the results of       HE, BE

the game."

"If you were able to predict it, it ______ interesting to watch football at all.                                           NOT BE

Task 3. Use the right article where necessary.

1. What ___ wonderful day! 2. We always go to ___ hospital to examine our heart. 3. I haven't got enough money to buy ___ lunch. 4. It is such ___  exciting film! 5. He spent ___ summer at the seaside. 6. The car, ___ stolen one, was found in the wood. 7.A. Pushkin, ___ famous Russian writer, is well-known all over the world. 8.____ President  usually  appoints  _____ Prime Minister. 9. Many Russian people are famous in the world, among them ___ scientist  Zhores Alferov.

Task 4. Use the words in brackets in the required form.

1. Fred constantly (come) to school unprepared.

2. David's wife constantly (buy) expensive clothes.

3. If I ( be) you, I (do) the task better.

4. Water (freeze) in a cold climate.

5. You always (interrupt) me!

6. When the plane (arrive) in London?

7. I forget that cousin Mary (arrive) tomorrow morning.

8. I recently (watch) a very unusual film.

9. We (have) a party next Saturday. You (come) ?

10. Fred says he (take) us to the circus tonight.

Task 5. Write the same in English.

1. Вода замерзает при нулевой температуре.

 2. В большинстве случаев мои родители оказываются правы.

 3. Не следует есть зеленые фрукты.

 4.Снег шел всю ночь, а теперь не идет.

 5. Известную картину украли вчера из музея.

 6. Посмотри! построили новую школу.

 7. Жаль, что нам пришлось отложить поездку.

8. Джон почти никогда не ходит на стадион.