TEST PAPER
Variant 2
I. Open the brackets using the required Tense Forms. Раскройте скобки используя необходимую видовременную форму.
1. I was busy on Sunday. I was preparing for the end-of-the-term grammar test all day long. Я была занята в воскресенье. Я весь день готовилась к итоговому грамматическому тесту.
2. My friend went to study to Sorbonne five months ago. I have not heard from her since then and I don’t know what she is doing now. Мой друг уехал учиться в Сорбонну пять месяцев назад. С тех пор я ничего о нем не слышал, и не знаю чем он сейчас занимается.
3. Oh! I have dropped my cup! – Never mind, I will bring you another one. О, я уронила свою кружку! – Ничего страшного, я принесу тебе другую.
4. We are cooking a surprise for you. Don’t come into the kitchen until the dish is ready. Мы готовим тебе сюрприз. Не заходи на кухню до тех пор пока блюду не будет готово.
5. He was disappointed with the results of the final test, but it was expected as he had not been working hard during the term. Он был разочарован результатами теста, но это было ожидаемо, так как он не старался в течение семестра.
6. First she wanted to be a biologist, then she changed her mind and decided to study medicine and finally she ended up by becoming a lawyer. What a career! Вначале она хотела стать биологом, потом она передумала и решила изучать медицину и в конце концов она стала адвокатом. Вот это карьера!
7. By the time the police came the criminal had safely got out of the house and (had) gone. (had, во втором случае можно опустить). К тому времени как приехала полиция, преступник, беспрепятственно выбрался из дома и ушел.
8. We have 3 classes on Wednesday, but next Wednesday, I suppose, we are having two, as our lecturer is going away on business. У нас три занятия а среду, но в следующую среду, я думаю, будет два, так как наш лектор уезжает по делам.
II. Change the following sentences from Direct into Indirect Speech.
Переведите прямую речь в косвенную.
I. ‘Please, give me something to eat. I haven’t eaten anything since morning’, he asked.
He asked to give him something to eat because he hadn’t eaten anything since morning.
Он попросил что-нибудь поесть, так как он ничего не ел с утра.
2. ‘How long will it take you to read the whole book?’, she wondered.
She wondered how long it would take me to read the whole book.
Она спросила сколько времени у меня займет прочтение всей книги.
3. He said: ‘Boys, why don’t you practice some sport? I’m sure it will do you a lot of good.’
He asked boys why they didn’t practice some sport, he was sure it would do them a lot of good.
Он спросил мальчиков, почему они не занимались спортом, он был уверен, что это принесет им много пользы.
4. ‘You don’t have to look up every new word if you want to grasp the general idea,’ my teacher always says.
My teacher always says that we don’t have to look up every new word if we want to grasp the general idea.
Мой учитель всегда говорит, что мы не должны смотреть в словаре каждое слово, если мы хотим уловить общую идею.
5. ‘Yesterday, Daddy promised to come early and take me out to Mac Donald’s. I won’t go to bed. I’m going to wait for Daddy’, the little girl said firmly.
The little girl said firmly that the day before, Daddy had promised to come early and take her to Mac Donald’s, so, she wouldn’t go to bad because she was going to wait for Daddy.
Маленькая девочка твердо сказала, что день назад папа обещал прийти раньше и отвести ее в Мак Дональдс, поэтому она не пойдет спать, чтобы дождаться папу.
6. ‘Why can’t you arrange for a little financial support from home?’, the Dean asked Charlie.
The Dean asked Charlie why he couldn’t arrange for a little financial support from home.
Дин спросил Чарли, почему он не может организовать небольшую финансовую поддержку из дома.
7. ‘Don’t forget to sprinkle the salad with oil and vinegar’, she reminded me.
She reminded me not to forget to sprinkle the salad with oil and vinegar.
Она наполнила мне побрызгать салат маслом и уксусом.
8. ‘Do you really like it?’ she asked. “Do I? Just the thought of it makes my mouth water,’ he replied.
She asked him if he really liked it. He was surprised by her question, and replied that just the thought of it made his mouth water.
Она спросила его, действительно ли ему это нравится. Он был удивлен ее вопросом, и ответил, что только мысль об этом заставляет слюну выделяться.
III. Change the following sentences from Active into Passive.
Переделать в пассивный залог
I. This time tomorrow she’ll be cooking breakfast for the family.
This time tomorrow breakfast will be cooked by her for the family.
2. A pub is a place where people can take friends for a drink and a chat.
A pub is a place where friends can be taken for a drink and a chat.
3. I’m not going to their wedding-party as nobody has invited me.
I’m not going to their wedding-party as I haven’t been invited.
4. She seemed to be seriously ill so we sent for the doctor.
She seemed to be seriously ill so the doctor was sent for.
5. Have they presented any explanations of their strange behavior?
Have any explanations of their strange behavior been presented?
6. Must we translate the whole text?
Must the whole text be translated?
7. She asked not to disturb her while she was examining the students.
She asked not to disturb her while the students were being examined.
8. The announcement said that they had introduced special New Year reductions.
The announcement said that special New Year reductions had been introduced.
IV. Supply a, an, the, or – Вставить необходимые артикли.
1. Do you know who killed President Lincoln? Ты знаешь, кто убил президента Линкольна?
2. Bach can give a great deal of pleasure. Sure, but not a Вach you play. Баз можем доставить великое удовольствие. Но, не тот Бах, которого исполняешь ты.
3. Life would be terrible without love, friendship, and people who care about you.
4. The British keep to old traditions. Жизнь была бы ужасна без любви, дружбы, и людей которые заботятся о тебе.
5. We went to cinema yesterday to see “Titanic,” for the fourth time. Вчера мы ходили в кино смотреть Титаник, в четвертый раз.
6. He has travelled everywhere from Central Asia to South America. Он путешествовал везде, от Центральной Азии до Южной Америки.
7. Martha’s been taken to the hospital. Марию отвезли в больницу.
8. We had an early dinner at Leoni’s and then went to a play at the Globe Theatre. Мы поужинали в Леонис и потом пошли смотреть пьесу в Театре Глобус.
9. You should get into a fresh air on a day like this! Тебе следует выйти на свежий воздух в такой день как этот.
10. Most watches work on quartz today. Большинство часов сейчас работают на кварце.
V. Corrections Исправить ошибки
1. I like to read newspapers like the Times and the Washington Post.
2. I congratulated Joan and Alan with having been engaged.
3. I must write to Ann. I haven’t written to her for ages.
4. I can’t meet you on Friday. I am working.
5. The fire spread through the building very quickly, but everyone could escape.
6. Yes, my name is Simpson, but I’m not the Simpson you are looking for.
7. We had passed only a few blocks when a tyre burst.
8. What did you do during my absence? I was reading Byron.
9. Tom doesn’t mind working at night.
10. People have to vote even if they don’t agree with any candidate.
VI. Translate into English
1. Увидев знакомое лицо в толпе, я не могла не обернуться. Having seen familiar face in a crowd I couldn’t help but turn around.
2. Почему бы не посмотреть этот фильм? Why not watch this film?
3. Он снят известным итальянским режиссером, который считается классиком современного кино. It was filmed by famous Italian director who is believed to be the classic of the modern cinema.
4. Ты, кажется, вымыла посуду? You seem to have cleaned the dishes.
5. Да бабушка заставила меня это сделать. Yes, grandmother made me do this.
б. Прекрасно, а теперь я хочу, чтобы ты села за уроки. Perfect, and now I want you to do your homework.
7. Ты выглядишь очень усталым. You look very tired.
8. Ты бы лучше лег спать пораньше сегодня. You’d better go to bed earlier today.
9. Ну, нет. Я только и делаю, что сплю. Oh, no. The only thing I do is sleeping.
10. Я лучше пойду прогуляюсь. I’d better go for a walk.
IY. Insert Articles if necessary
Вставить артикли если необходимо
1. I prefer to do shopping at the supermarket.
2. She’ s fond of all kinds of cheese. (нет артиклей)
3. It’s nice to have a hot meal waiting for you in an oven when you come home.
4. The coffee is cold. Take it away, please.
5. All students take exams, but unfortunately some of the students who take the exams fail them.
6. Where’s the Room 215, please?
7. In Russia children are admitted to school at the age of 6 or 7
8. What a tasty soup! Can I have another helping, please?
Y. Insert Prepositions and Adverbs if necessary
вставить предлоги или наречия где необходимо
1. Whose turn is it to go to the shops today?
2. Help yourself to some more jam.
3. She’s an excellent student. She does well practically in all the subjects!
4. Do I have to pay cash or check? (нет предлогов)
5. When did you enter the University? (нет предлогов)
6. Can you do me a favour? Can I ask you for help?
7. With my friend I’ve always dreamt of becoming a well-educated person.
8. They overcame a lot of difficulties and in the end they got what they wanted.