КОНТРОЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА № 1

Вариант 2

1. She speaks to (we, us) every morning. 2. (He, him) is going to Kiev on vacation. 3. (Yours, your) record is scratched and (my, mine) is too. 4. Mr. Jones cut (hisself, himself) shaving. 5. We like (our, ours) new car very much. 6. The dog bit (she, her) on the leg. 7. You’ll stick (you, your, yourself) with the pin if you are not careful. 8. Everyone has to do (their, his) own research. 9. Just between you and (I, me), (I, me) don’t like this food. 10. You take care of (your, yours) things and I’ll care of (my, mine).

1. He doesn’t have (many, much) money. 2. She bought (that, those) cards last night. 3. Do you know (somebody, anybody) in London? – Yes, (a few, a little) people. 4. Ken was in hospital for two days but (anybody, nobody) went to see him. 5. I haven’t bought (nothing, anything) for Jane’s birthday. 6. There isn’t (any, no) milk in the fridge. 7. We had (many, a lot of) rain in July last year. 8. I would like (a few, a little) cheese on my bread.

Welcome to the National Museum, ladies and gentlemen. We’ve only got one hour and … a lot to see, so let’s start.

On your left, you can see a painting by Rembrandt. … seven works by Rembrandt here now. Last year … eight but sadly … a robbery at the museum some months ago and the painting was stolen.

For those of you who are interested, … a major exhibition of Rembrandt’s work in London at the moment, and one next year in Amsterdam. I’m sure … a lot of visitors to both exhibitions.

Now in this room, … a very famous painting by Picasso. And this painting on the right is very interesting. It’s by an Italian artist but we don’t know which one. Oh no! It’s disappeared! … another robbery only some minutes ago! Quick! Phone the police!

Образец: The sun goes round the earth.

The sun doesn’t go round the earth.

The earth goes round the sun.

1. The River Dvina flows into the Black Sea. 2. Hares catch wolves. 3. The sun rises in the north. 4. They speak French in England. 5. Carpenters make things from iron.

Образец: Tom plays tennis. (How often?)

How often does Tom play tennis?

1. Kate goes to the library. (How often?) 2. My brothers live in Kiev. (Where?) 3. The classes begin at 9. (When?) 4. My sister studies. (Where?) 5. I have supper in the evening. (What time, usually?) 6. People do stupid things. (Why?) 7. I play tennis. (How often?) 8. The children play in the park. (When?)

1. It was warm, so I took off my coat (take). 2. The bed was very uncomfortable. I … very well (sleep). 3. She wasn’t hungry, so she … anything (eat). 4. It was a funny situation, but nobody … (laugh). 5. The hotel wasn’t very expensive. It … very much (cost). 6. I was in a hurry, so I … time to phone you (have). 7. It was hard work carrying the bags. They … very heavy (be).

Образец: Pete is out (to be back, soon)

Will he be back soon? – I think he will.

1. I don’t want to go out alone (to come with me). 2. I need some money (to lend some). 3. It’s Ann’s birthday next week (to buy a present tomorrow). 4. Nick wants to buy a sweater (to help him). 5. I can’t meet you this evening (to meet tomorrow). 6. It’s raining (to give an umbrella).

1. We can go out now. It (not rain) any more. 2. Tom burnt his hand while he (cook) the dinner. 3. At that time tomorrow we (take) our English exam. 4. You (make) a lot of noise. Could you be quieter? I (try) to concentrate. 5. The television was on but nobody (watch) it. 6. Listen! Somebody (knock) at the door. 7. At ten o’clock tomorrow she (have) her music lesson. 8. The accident happened while they (travel) to the South. 9. Look! The sky (get) very dark. 10. I (wait) on the corner for you at the usual time tomorrow morning.

1. The teacher corrects our exercises at home. 2. We hold our meetings here. 3. They offer her a small room upstairs. 4. The students of the first course always read this book. 5. Everyone heard the cries of the child. 6. The little boy ate the cake. 7. Many people attended the lecture. 8. They gave me two shilling change at the shop. 9. Pete will buy a toy for his little brother. 10. They will allow the children to watch TV. 11. Mr. Smith will leave the tickets at the box-office. 12. They will lock the park gates at 6.30 p.m.

1. His poetry, which is very good, may be spoken of later. 2. The whole story was much laughed at. 3. The old man was looked after by his younger daughter. 4. The repairman wasn’t sent for. 5. The date of meeting will be agreed upon much later. 6. The new discovery was much talked about. 7. He was listened to with great attention. 8. She will be told the whole truth.

1. The students … do their homework regularly. 2. … I ask you to explain the rule once more? 3. My sister … not play piano two years ago, but now she … . 4. It looks like raining. You … to take your raincoat. 5. The children … to stay indoors because it was raining. 6. I wanted to speak to Martin yesterday but I … not find him. 7. He … to come to see you only next Saturday because he is very busy now. 8. I … to go to the bank yesterday to get some money.

1. When asked about it she couldn’t give a definite answer. 2. Being asked what he thought of this plan, the student said that he approved of it. 3. Having solved many radio problems she learnt how to apply them. 4. The problem solved by the engineers of our plant is very important. 5. Being very busy she couldn’t collect the necessary material in time. 6. Having been advised by the doctor to go to the South she decided to spend her leave in Sochi. 7. A person bringing good news is always welcome. 8. The ship now being unloaded by the workers will leave the port tomorrow morning.

Dear Chris,

Lots of things have happened since I last wrote you.

1. I, go, to Italy. I have gone to Italy.

2. I, visit, some beautiful places.

3. Jack, run, a marathon.

4. Marie, arrive, from London.

5. Sue and Jack, ride, a horse.

Образец: She went on holiday. She took the examination.

She went on holiday after she had taken the examination.

She had taken the examination before she went on holiday.

1. They arrived at the theatre. The play began. 2. He tidied the house. The children went to school. 3. They went indoors. The rain started. 4. Igor sent a letter to Pete. Then he left Irkutsk for Moscow. 5. They finished their homework. They went for a walk.

1. She said, “I am ready”. 2. Pete said, “I shall take part in the competition”. 3. He asked, “Do you speak English?” 4. She asked me, “Where do you study?” 5. He asked, “Clean the blackboard!” 6. Pete asked, “When does the meeting take place?” 7. He said, “Don’t forget to review grammar!”