Test in English
(8th form of Secondary Schools - 4th form of Grammar Schools)
PARTI.READING Task1: Read this passage carefully, and then read the sentences that follow it. Your task is to choose the answer that is nearest in meaning to what the text says. Write the letters in the white boxes next to the numbers.
Windsor Palace is the world's largest and oldest continuously inhabited castle. Occupying over 484,000 square feet, it is over 240 times the size of an average house. William the Conqueror built the first castle on the grounds between 1070 and 1086, but the castle that exists today was largely built by Edward of Windsor in 1350, who authorized the construction of a new keep, a large chapel, and new fortifications. From a distance, the castle appears dominated by a massive round tower in its center.
In 1475, King Edward IV authorized construction of St. George’s Chapel as a cathedral and royal mausoleum. The chapel became an important destination for pilgrims in the late medieval period and is probably the most famous of the structures within Windsor Palace. During the 1500’s and 1600’s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars. In 1660, however, Charles II became interested in restoring the castle and laid out plans for “The Long Walk,” a three-mile long avenue running from south from the castle. Charles II also had the royal apartments and St. George’s Hall rebuilt. The royal apartments were spectacular, with numerous carvings, frescoes, and tapestries. The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today.
In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate Windsor Castle.The entire castle was remodeled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings.Wyattville raised and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance and structure of others.
1.Which of the following were not part of the royal apartments?
A carvings B tapestries Cfrescoes Dstables
2.Who laid out plans for the "Long Walk?"
A Charles II B Jeffery Wyattville C William the Conqueror D King Edward IV
3.What is the "Royal Collection?"
A collection of valuable race horses.
B term used to describe the many castles and homes owned by the Royal Family.
C valuable collection of artwork. D The name used to describe the Royal Family.
4.The royal mausoleum of Windsor Castle is known as...
A The Royal Collection B Wyattville Hall C The Long Walk D St. George's Chapel
5.In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate Windsor Castle.Which of the following is closest to the definition of "renovate"?
A calculate B rebuild C tear down D remodel
6.Select all that are true.
A Windsor Castle is the oldest continually inhabited castle
B Windsor Castle burned down many times in its history.
C Windsor Castle seems dominated from a distance by a large tower
D Windsor Castle is the largest castle
7.Much of Windsor Castle was constructed under the orders of...
A George IV B William the Conqueror C Edward of Windsor D King Edward IV
8.What happened last?
A William the Conqueror lived in the castle. B St. George's Chapel was built.
C Edward of Windsor authorized the construction of a new keep.
D Charles II laid out plans for the "Long Walk."
9.Which statement best describes Windsor Castle?
A Larger than a normal house B Much larger than a normal house
C Somewhat larger than a normal house. D Smaller than a normal house
10.Who made major renovations to the castle in 1824?
A King Edward IV B Charles II C St. George D Jeffrey Wyattville
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Task2: Short Texts Match the topics (A - G) with the paragraphs (11 - 15). There is one extra topic. Match the letters with numbers and write your answers to the white boxes below.
A.CAR RACE С. FAVOURITE TOY E. HELPFUL MACHINE G. UNUSUAL CAR
B.REAL PLEASURE D. SERIOUS PROBLEMS F. DIFFERENT TOYS
11. Things boys play with are not like objects girls play with. Boys often have more freedom to run about and they get guns, train sets, toy trucks and toy cars. Electronic games are very popular among young boys. Toys for girls are much quieter and more passive. Young girls often get things like dolls, dresses, and pictures to colour.
12. "Teddies" are an important part of British culture. Most people in Britain have a teddy bear when they are young, and most people are very fond of their special bear, even when they are 30 or 40 years old! Many famous people like film stars or pop stars or politicians collect "teddies". These people have donated their old friends to the teddy bear museum which is in Stratford-on-Avon in England. Many tourists go to this place, because it is the birthplace of Shakespeare, but they often love the teddy bear museum more.
13. Computer games are a multimillion dollar industry, but people who really enjoy games are not satisfied with playing against the computer. They want to play against real people and most computer games allow you to do that just by joining up with other players on the Internet. Regular players say that this is where their true enjoyment of games can be found. With some games up to 60 people can take part. It's a good way to meet people and it gives you something to talk about.
14.Computers are a great technological invention of the 20th century. Their advantages are numerous yet much can be said against them. The main disadvantage of computers is that looking at a screen for long periods of time is bad for the eyes, and sitting on a chair for hours is not healthy. Also, people who use computers have a tendency to become anti-social and stay at home. The strongest argument against the use of computers is that the more jobs which are done by computers, the less are done by people.
15.Thirty years ago few people realized that computers were about to become part of our everyday lives. This short period of time has seen great changes in business, education and public administration. Jobs which took weeks to do in past, are now carried out in minutes. Schoolchildren have become as familiar with hardware and software as their parents were with pencils and exercise books and they don't worry about mistakes having a computer.
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PART II. USE OF ENGLISH Task1: Read the following text carefully and choose the correct word for each space. For questions 16 – 25, mark the letter A, B, C or D and write your answers in the white boxes below.
Jane Burton wanted a new camera. (16) she lived in the countryside, it wasn’t (17) ______to buy one. That is why, she was really (18)______when looking through one of her monthly magazines, she saw an advertisement for a camera with an electronic flash and a beautiful leather case. She got her cheque-book out and sent off for it straight away. A week later the company informed her that she had (19) ______the right choice and that they were (20) ______to provide her with a camera she liked. She was really looking forward (21) ______using the camera. But, when it arrived, she was very (22)______because it was nothing like the one she had chosen and it hadn’t come with a leather case (23) ______.
Jane was so annoyed that she decided to return the camera and complain to the company. She said that if they didn’t return her money immediately, she would write to the newspapers and (24) ______people not to buy their cameras. In a few days her money (25) ______returned.
16. A as B so C howeverD once
17. A easy B difficult C heavy D hard
18.A pleasant B delightedC enjoyableD attractive
19.A done B hadC madeD got
20. A happy B keen C interested D fond
21.A to B forC inD by
22.A amused B betrayedC boredD disappointed
23.A either B neither C tooD though
24.A say B tellC explainD complain
25.A were B would C wasD had
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PART II. USE OF ENGLISH Task2: Choose 10 out of 15 suitable words and fill in the blanks with the words in the box. You must complete the text by matching the numbers with the correct letters. Write the answers in the white boxes.
a)either, b)hard, c)somebody, d)mostly, e)to f)take, g)turn, h)playing, i)same, j)crowding k)closely, l)without, m)rule, n)most, o)written, p) throughoutAs you go home after a 26______day's work, through the crowded underground tunnels, suddenly you hear some music. You 27______the corner, reach into your pocket
28 ____out a ten-pence piece, and throw it into the open guitar case of a busker (уличный музыкант). If you look_29______at the wall behind the busker, you will probably see the names of the musicians_30______on an old poster with the times beside each name. These are bookings for the pitch - the place where the busker plays. Each musician plays for an hour at a time. Those who want to play must arrange it with the person_31______, and write their name up on the wall.
Brenda, an American girl, said she enjoyed busking_32______of the time. She was performing in Leicester Square where there are many pitches for buskers. Some of them are quite close together, but one important_33______is that you mustn't stand so close to someone that you can both be heard at the_34______time.
Apart from the money, why do musicians want to play in the streets? Some said it was just for fun, and others said that they couldn't play at home_35______disturbing the neighbours.
Points: 1X10 Your points:
Task3: Read this email from Tess, an English girl travelling round South America with her friend Helen. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in capitals. Write your answers next to the letters below.
Hi everyone!Well, here I am in Mexico! I’ve arrived! I’m (36)____ getting used to the fact that after ages working in that (37)____ office, I’ve finally got three months to do what I like! I met up with Helen OK – she’s been working as a volunteer in a children’s orphanage and now her (38) ____ is really good. She’s just learned by talking to people – but I’m glad I had those lessons before I left.
Mexico City was very hot and the (39) _____ was terrible, so we moved on quickly and travelled by overnight bus to Oaxaca, which is (40) ____. We’ve found a room in a very cheap hostel, and yesterday we went to the market, which was (41) ______. It’s completely (42) _____ to anywhere I’ve ever been – and all full of smells, some are (43) ______, and others are not! So far I’m managing to carry everything on my back – but I mustn’t buy too much!
We’ve joined up with some other people who are travelling, and we might go with them as far as Honduras. One of them has parents who are working there and perhaps we’ll go and see them, if there’s time.
Anyhow, I’ll be in contact again when we find another Internet café – email is an (44) ______way to stay in touch, isn’t it? I do miss you all – but don’t worry, I’m having a (45) ______time. Can’t say I miss the English rain, though!
Lots of love
Tess / SLOW
BORE
SPAIN
POLLUTE
BEAUTY
FASCINATION
DIFFER
WONDER
AMAZE
FANTASY
36______37______38______
39______40______41______
42______43______44______45______
Points: 2X10 Your points:
PART III. WRITING Task1: Write a description of a sports event you have seen recently. Look at the options below and choose one event. Divide your text into paragraphs.
A.OPTIONS
a football match a car race a swimming competition a dance tournament
Write:
- where the event took place;
- who took part in it and how they looked;
- when it started;
- who went with you to see it;
- how you liked the event;
- what you did at the event;
- when and how the event finished;
- how you got home.
Useful linking words: before, after, when, as soon as, later, firstly, while, after that, suddenly, next, then, finally, in the end.
Writeabout100-150words
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PART IV. LISTENING Task 1: Listen to the text, then read the sentences below and choose the correct items. Write your answers to the white boxes below.
- The ancient Romans didn’t have any … in their houses.
A tablesB carpetsC sofas
- They had lots of ……
A discosB cinemasC theatres
- ..... couldn’t use the public baths.
A ChildrenB WomenC Men
- There were lots of ….. and toys for children.
A shopsB gamesC schools
- . …. was one of their favourite free-time activities
A DancingB Playing footballC Hunting
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