Контрольная работа. 8, 9
тест по английскому языку (8, 9 класс)

Задание 1. Установите соответствие между вопросами 1–7 и текстами A–F.

1. Which colour was long considered as an unlucky one?

2. What is the national food in Ireland?

3. What is a false stereotype about the Irish?

4. What kind of short humorous poems made one Irish town known all over the world?

5. What world famous journey is connected with one Irish writer?

6. Which Irish talisman is considered to be a lucky one?

7. What are the impressive facts about old holiday traditions?

A. When you think of the Irish, you often picture a red-haired person dressed all in green. However, it's just a popular myth which has grown into a tradition, particularly in the United States. It's customary in Ireland to wear green clothes only on St. Patrick's Day. Lots of people are tricked by this cliche. However, originally, the colour associated with Saint Patrick was not green, but blue.

B. In Ireland, the colour green was long considered to bring bad fortune. The reason is that in Irish folklore green is the favourite color of the Good People (the proper name for fairies). Myths run that they are likely to steal people, especially children, who wear too much of the colour. In the past, a girl would never wear anything green on her wedding day.

C. Christmas is a very important celebration in Ireland. After dinner on Christmas Eve, it is common for families to leave milk and bread on the table as a sign of friendliness and kindness. Another custom is to leave the door unlocked. A lit candle is left in a window during the night. It represents help for any traveller who is passing by.

D. Potatoes form the basis for many traditional Irish dishes. They are eaten boiled,mashed, fried, baked, you name it. Potatoes are mixed with cabbage or green onions to make traditional Irish dishes. They are also made into potato cakes and used in soups or stews. It’s common to find potatoes cooked in two different ways on the same dinner plate.

E. The shamrock is still a popular sign of good fortune in Ireland. It is believed that anyone who possesses one will be blessed with fortune in everything, even in gambling, and will be saved from the evil of witches. There are certain conditions to be met so that its power remains effective: the owner of the shamrock must keep it away from the public eye and never give it to anyone else.

F. Ireland is known as the native land of limericks — short humorous poems that have five lines. They make people laugh and are easy to remember! Lots of poets and writers were fond of limericks. The word “limerick” probably comes from the Irish town of Limerick. The short poem has made the town known all over the world.

Задание 2. Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово  так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Аfter school, I decided to go to university. I 1.CHOOSE St Andrews University in Scotland.  At that time I 2. NOT/KNOW  much about the University but when I arrived there, I liked it at once. Now I'm in my last year and I wish I 3. CAN stay here forever! St Andrews University is a truly special place. It 4. BUILD 600 years ago and it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. It has many traditions – for example, the ‘May Dip’. It is held on the 5. ONE of May every year. All the students run into the North Sea at sunrise to celebrate the coming of spring and for good luck in their exams! One of my classmates said that the tradition 6. HELP him to pass his exams last summer. For me the ‘May Dip’ was the 7. COLD experience of my life! Because the weather is famously cold, St Andrews students designed 8. THEY own uniform which consists of a warm jacket, jeans and boat shoes. The uniform 9. MAKE us all look the same, but it is the only way to keep warm!

The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an 10. USUAL place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an 11. ATTRACT small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a 12. POPULATE of just over 1,600. St Davids has a 13. BEAUTY medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a 14. CHARM place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries — but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular 15. WIN of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

Задание 3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Ben who writes:

…I’ve joined our school athletics team recently and now we are getting ready for a national competition! We have very intensive training indeed. Apart from PE classes, we exercise almost every day, either in the gym or at the stadium, depending on the weather…

…How many times a week do you have your PE classes? What sports activities do you like most? Would you like to take part in an important sports competition or not? Why?...

Write a letter to Ben. In your letter answer his questions. Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Задание 1. Установите соответствие между вопросами 1–7 и текстами A–F.

1. What kind of communication problems can one face in real life?

2. What are different opinions about social networks?

3. Why do some people call social networking sites “time eaters”?

4. What are the hidden dangers?

5. What kind of new communication opportunities are provided by social networks?

6. What are the new prospects in education?

7. What is a fact about worrying time statistics?

A. The popularity of social networking sites such as Vkon-takte, Facebook, MySpace, and Classmates has risen more than four times from 2005 to 2009. Many users say these sites are good for our society, but others are sure that there are more dangers in them than benefits. Your attitude to such websites depends on your age, job, interests and way of life.

B. Social networks promote communication with friends and family, they give people necessary and useful computer skills and teach them to express their ideas in a clear way. Another thing is that the sites let people create new relationships and reconnect with old friends. In every way, more communication, even online, makes connections stronger.

C. Social networking sites make people spend more time online and less time communicating face-to-face. The sites have many time-wasting activities. You stay online longer than you planned and do nothing serious or important. Experts say that teenagers spend about nine hours every week on social networking sites.

D. Psychologists say that social networking sites can have serious disadvantages. It is hard for children to have real conversations and make friends. They become selfish personalities and lose interest in real life. Parents spend less time with their children and all members of the family spend less time with each other because they are using the Internet instead of communicating in person.

E. Internet users spend most of their time on social networks and blogs. Users in the USA spend about five and a half hours every month on their favourite site. And the number is growing. Russians spend 6.6 hours monthly on social networking sites. It is more than people in any other country. For example, in Europe it is 3.7 hours a month.

F. New research shows that social networking sites can be used in schools. Teachers should find ways to use them in class. It would help students to learn how to get information from Internet resources and share it with classmates. Students would also be able to express themselves creatively and present themselves better.

Задание 2. Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово  так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

This story happened long ago. My son was six and we lived in an old house near a large park. There 1. BE lots of people in the park at weekends and we enjoyed walking and playing there too. One day, my son 2. BRING an injured bird from the park. It was a crow. Its wing 3. BREAK and the bird could not fly. I didn’t know what to do with the crow, but my son said that he 4. TAKЕ care of it. “If you were a couple of years 5. OLD, you could manage it. But I doubt you can do it now,” I tried to talk him out of keeping the crow but finally agreed to take the bird home. The next day we took the crow to the vet. The vet fixed and bandaged the wing and explained to 6. WE what medicines we should give to the bird. “Ok,” he said, as we left, “I 7. DO everything I can. There’s no need to bring this crow here any more. The bird is young and strong, and I think it 8. RECOVER soon. This is the good news. The bad news is that it will never be able to fly again.” We’ll see,” my son 9. NOT/WANT to agree with this fact too easily.

Can people live without friends? Most of us would say "no". Friends make our lives enjoyable and 10. INTEREST. Friendship is something you can't buy. It is a 11. WONDER and valuable gift. It is 12. POSSIBLE to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help. However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and 13. KIND. Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult 14. SITUATE. A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you're 15. LUCK.

Задание 3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Tom who writes:

        ...I've just returned from China. They were celebrating the Chinese New Year there. Lots of people were dressed like dragons...

What holidays are the most popular in Russia? What is your favourite holiday and why? How do you celebrate it?

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions. Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

I вариант

II вариант

1. chose
2. had not known
3. could
4. was built
5. first
6. had helped
7. coldest
8. their
9. makes
10. unusual
11. unattractive
12. population
13. beautiful
14. charming
15. winner

Баллы

K1. Решение коммуникативной задачи

K2. Организация текста

К3. Языковое оформление текста

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Задание выполнено полностью:
содержание отражает все аспекты, указанные в задании (даны полные ответы на все вопросы, заданы три вопроса по указанной теме); стилевое оформление речи выбрано правильно с учетом цели высказывания и адресата; соблюдены принятые в языке нормы вежливости

Высказывание логично; средства логической связи использованы правильно; текст верно разделён на абзацы; структурное оформление текста соответствует нормам, принятым в стране изучаемого языка

Используемый словарный запас и грамматические структуры соответствуют поставленной задаче; орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки практически отсутствуют (допускается не более 2 негрубых лексико-грамматических ошибок или/и не более 2 негрубых орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок)

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Задание выполнено не полностью:
содержание отражает не все аспекты, указанные в задании (более одного аспекта раскрыто не полностью, или один аспект полностью отсутствует);
встречаются нарушения стилевого оформления речи или/и принятых в языке норм вежливости

Высказывание не всегда логично; имеются недостатки/ошибки в использовании средств логической связи, их выбор ограничен; деление текста на абзацы нелогично/отсутствует; имеются отдельные нарушения принятых норм оформления личного письма

Имеются лексические и грамматические ошибки, не затрудняющие понимания текста; имеются орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки, не затрудняющие коммуникации (допускается не более 4 негрубых лексикограмматических ошибок или/и не более 4 негрубых орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок)

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Задание не выполнено:
содержание не отражает тех аспектов, которые указаны в задании, или/и не соответствует требемому объёму

Отсутствует логика в построении высказывания; принятые нормы оформления личного письма не соблюдаются

Понимание текста затруднено из-за множества лексико-грамматических ошибок

Задание 1. Установите соответствие между вопросами 1–7 и текстами A–F.

1. Which place is ideal for a family weekend?

2. What is ideal for beginners?

3. Which all-inclusive tour can one take to the lakes?

4. Where can we find a magical journey?

5. Why is the freedom of choice connected with cycling?

6. What is an unusual mean of transport to travel through a desert?

7. What kind of journey can one have across the continent?

A. Everyone knows that cycling is a nice and healthy way to travel. It offers you independence. You don't depend on timetables. You can go where and when you want. You can stop at a restaurant when you please, stay in the places you like and leave if you get bored. The world is yours.

B. Learn the basics of rock climbing with Cliffs and Ice. It is a perfect choice for those who decide to take up climbing for the first time. After a week in Cornwall you will learn the main skills necessary to become a competent climber. We will give you an experience that you can use in different climbing areas in the UK.

C. It is situated close to the Lake District, which is known for picturesque scenery. The ingredients that will help you make an unforgettable winter holiday with your nearest and dearest are: the welcoming fireplaces, delicious food, cosy rooms and different sports facilities. It's perfect for a weekend trip with children. Take the people you love to our delightful hotel in the country.

D. A journey through a wild and faraway desert — by camel! This is a wonderful choice for anyone who wants to forget the modern means of travelling. You'll be on top of a camel and part of a desert caravan. Camel drivers will accompany you, providing good company, as you admire the golden sand and the bright blue sky.

E. The Hogwarts Express plays a big part in the adventures of Harry Potter. A trip to the Scottish Highlands can be your chance to sit in the same carriage and dream about your own trip to the mysterious world. The journey goes through some of Scotland's most splendid scenery. The best part of the journey is when the train crosses the Glenfinnan viaduct, a railway bridge.

F. Are you ready for Africa? Say yes and take a Safari Holiday. It is a mystery, wonder and ... adventure! Our safari experts will take you through Africa from east to west. We offer views of dunes, mountain ranges, untouched beaches and open fields. You will see the amazing wildlife and beautiful nature. Let us make your African safari an experience you will never forget!

Задание 2. Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово  так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood were our neighbours. They had two 1. CHILD. Their son Michael 2. NOT/DIFFER from the other children very much but their daughter Matilda was a brilliant child. By the time she was five, Matilda was able to read very well. She studied every magazine and newspaper that she 3. CAN find around the house. Actually, she read 4. WELL than most school pupils. One afternoon when the parents were out of the house, Matilda put on 5. SHE dress and shoes and went to the library. The librarian was surprised to see such a small child. "Are you here for the 6. ONE time? Would you like me to find a nice book with lots of pictures for you?" she asked. “No, thank you, I 7. FIND what I need,” answered Matilda and pointed to a thick book of fairy tales. Then she added, “I 8. COME for a new book as soon as I finish this one”. The librarian was really shocked when she saw Matilda only two days later.

“I wish all children 9. LIKE reading so much,” the librarian said. From that day on Matilda went to the library every afternoon. Dr Michael Werner says that he has eaten nothing for four years.

The German 10. SCIENCE explains that he gets all his energy from sunlight

He says he drinks only water and 11. DIFFER fruit juices. Dr Werner has written an 12. EXCITE book about his experiences. In it he says that when he started the experiment he even put on weight.

He says: “I can't really give an 13. EXPLAIN of what’s happening to me; perhaps I just believe in my theory.” Dr Werner’s colleagues say that only plants can produce energy from the sun, and they cannot explain how he is able to stay 14. HEALTH. “This case 15. PROBABLE needs a lot more research before we will be able to explain it,” they say.

Задание 3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Tom who writes:

…My еlder brother doesn’t like reading books and can easily survive without them. He spends all his free time in the swimming pool and in the gym. I think his attitude towards books is wrong…

…Why are books getting less popular nowadays? What kind of books do you prefer to read, why? What else do you do in your free time?

Write a letter to Emma. In your letter answer his questions. Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Задание 1. Установите соответствие между вопросами 1–7 и текстами A–F.

1. Where can we find the biggest "lungs" of the Earth?

2. What is the largest country in the world?

3. What are the impressive achievements of Russian space programme?

4. Which Russian souvenir is the most popular among the tourists?

5. Where in Europe can we find the biggest collection of books?

6. What are the impressive facts about Siberian Lake Baikal?

7. Which role does the Russian language play in the world?

A. Russia, officially known as the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world. Its territory is 17,075,400 square kilometers. According to scientists, the  territory would almost cover the surface of the planet Pluto. It is the only country which is washed by 3 oceans and 12 seas. Russia is considered to be a European country, but two-thirds of the country are in Asia. However, most of the population lives in the European part of Russia.

B. Siberian Lake Baikal is the largest pool of fresh water on the planet. All the 12 major rivers of the world (the Volga, the Don, the Yenisei, the Ob, the Ganges, the Amazon, etc.) would need to flow almost a year to fill a pool equal to the volume of Lake Baikal. Another impressive fact is that even if all the rest of the planet’s fresh water supply were to disappear, there would be enough fresh water left in Lake Baikal to supply the people of the earth for up to 50 years.

C. Russia is the country with the largest forest reserves in the world. 45% of its territory is covered in green forests. The forests are located in the European north of the country, in Siberia and in the Far East. Forests play an important role in the life and welfare of people. Russian forests are the biggest ‘lungs’ of the Earth. They produce oxygen and clean the atmosphere of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

D. There are more than five thousand languages in the world. Russian is one of the five major world languages. 280 million people around the world speak Russian and it is one of the most widely spoken native languages in Europe. The United Nations uses Russian as one of the official languages of the organization. It is also used in international commerce, politics, academic and cultural life.

E. For its collection of books, the Russian State Library is considered to be the biggest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. The Russian State Library was founded in 1862, in Moscow. The library has over 275 km of shelves with more than 43 million items, including books, journals and magazines, art publications, music scores and sound records, maps and other things. There are items in 247 languages of the world.

F. Russia is known all over the world for its space programmes. In 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in the world. Four years later, in 1961, human space flight was accomplished. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first man to journey into space. He orbited the Earth and landed the same day. There are other impressive space achievements of the country like the first long space flight, the first woman cosmonaut in space, and the first spacewalk.

Задание 2. Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово  так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.

It was a cold January day in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. James turned on the television to check on the weather. The weatherman said that it was going to stay cold for several days. According to him, the roads 1. BE very dangerous because of the snow and ice and he strongly recommended staying at home if at all possible. Dr. James 2. NOT/CAN stay at home. He worked in a hospital and there were patients waiting for him there. He put on a sweater, jacket, gloves, boots and a hat, and opened his front door. Everything 3. COVER with snow. A cold wind blew inside. “Wow,” Dr. James said. “The weatherman was right! I wish I 4. HAVE a reindeer instead of my old car.” When Dr. James 5. DRIVE slowly to work, he saw an accident. He stopped and 6. RUN to the damaged car. There was a man and two 7. CHILD inside. “Is everyone okay?” Dr. James asked.

“Yes, yes, we are fine,” answered the man. “I 8. CALL 911 already. They are coming to help 9. WE. It looks like we won’t get to school today.” 

Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It has an 10. NATIONAL airport with flights from London and European capitals. Dublin is a 11. BEAUTY and cosmopolitan city. If you walk along its famous central streets, you will find a wide range of 12. DIFFER shops, bars and restaurants. If you like sightseeing, you can also visit the famous Dublin castle, one of the most 13. IMPRESS buildings in the capitals. Dublin is a green city. It is such a 14. PLEASE to walk there on a hot sunny day. In the evening you can listen to 15. TRADITION Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.

Задание 3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Tom who writes:

...My brother sent his best photos to a young photographers' competition and won a camera. It was cool! I'll try my luck one day too. What kind of competition would you like to take part in? What prize would you like to win? Do you think participating in competitions is worth the time and effort, why?

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions. Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

I вариант

II вариант

1.

children

2.

didnotdiffer

3.

could

4.

better

5.

her

6.

first

7.

havefound

8.

willcome

9.

liked

10.

scientist

11.

different

12.

exciting

13.

explanation

14.

healthy

15.

probably

1. Were
2. Could not
3. Was covered
4. had
5. was driving
6. ran
7. children
8. have called
9. us
10. international
11. beautiful
12. different
13. impressive
14. pleasure
15. traditional

Баллы

K1. Решение коммуникативной задачи

K2. Организация текста

К3. Языковое оформление текста

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Задание выполнено полностью:
содержание отражает все аспекты, указанные в задании (даны полные ответы на все вопросы, заданы три вопроса по указанной теме); стилевое оформление речи выбрано правильно с учетом цели высказывания и адресата; соблюдены принятые в языке нормы вежливости

Высказывание логично; средства логической связи использованы правильно; текст верно разделён на абзацы; структурное оформление текста соответствует нормам, принятым в стране изучаемого языка

Используемый словарный запас и грамматические структуры соответствуют поставленной задаче; орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки практически отсутствуют (допускается не более 2 негрубых лексико-грамматических ошибок или/и не более 2 негрубых орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок)

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Задание выполнено не полностью:
содержание отражает не все аспекты, указанные в задании (более одного аспекта раскрыто не полностью, или один аспект полностью отсутствует);
встречаются нарушения стилевого оформления речи или/и принятых в языке норм вежливости

Высказывание не всегда логично; имеются недостатки/ошибки в использовании средств логической связи, их выбор ограничен; деление текста на абзацы нелогично/отсутствует; имеются отдельные нарушения принятых норм оформления личного письма

Имеются лексические и грамматические ошибки, не затрудняющие понимания текста; имеются орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки, не затрудняющие коммуникации (допускается не более 4 негрубых лексикограмматических ошибок или/и не более 4 негрубых орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок)

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Задание не выполнено:
содержание не отражает тех аспектов, которые указаны в задании, или/и не соответствует требемому объёму

Отсутствует логика в построении высказывания; принятые нормы оформления личного письма не соблюдаются

Понимание текста затруднено из-за множества лексико-грамматических ошибок