Контрольная работа по английскому языку №3 для 10-11 классов.
It is an important Christian festival, which is held to mark the rebirth of Jesus, following His crucifixion. Christians celebrate it every year in spring. Eggs play an important part in this celebration; they are predominantly given to children. The eggs are either hollow or have a filling, and are usually covered with brightly colored silver paper.
It is celebrated on the second Sunday of every May in the USA. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia and Belgium celebrate it on the same day as the United States. Other countries celebrate it as well, though not on the same day. Little kids, teens and adults love this holiday. It’s full of special charm and sweetness.
This is a very British celebration. It celebrates a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament (that’s where Big Ben is) in London. This was probably one of the first examples of terrorism, only it didn’t work. It all happened on November the fifth, 1605.
On its Eve offices and public buildings close at one o'clock, but the shops stay open late. Most high cities especially London, are decorated with colored lights across the streets and trees. Everybody wants to be at home. The children are decorating the tree, housewives are busy in the kitchen getting things ready for the next day's dinner.
This festival has its origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, observed on February 15. Lupercalia celebrated the coming of spring in the Roman calendar. Now, it is the day of all sweethearts. On this day, people send presents or flowers to those whom they love.
On this holiday children wear costumes and masks and go trick-or-treating. Many of them carve jack-o'-lantens out of pumpkins. Fortunetelling and storytelling about ghosts and witches are popular activities.
Конец формы
Use of English (27 points)
1. Match the definitions with the types of parties
A. the start of the year
B. the day someone is born; it is celebrated every year.
C. when you cook food outdoors over a fire
D. when pupils eat, drink, dance etc.
E. it is celebrated on the occasion of moving into a new flat
F. a marriage ceremony and party afterwards
2. Complete these sentences with the suitable words.
Chapel memorial pyramid fortress temple Monument castle tower obelisk cathedral
a. A building that preserves the memory of a person or event is called _________.
b. An object in a public place in memory of a person, event is called _________.
c. A tall pointed stone pillar built in honour of a person or event is called ________.
d. A very large ancient stone building, used in Egypt as the burial place of a king is called _______.
e. A large fort; place strengthened for defence is called _______.
f. A large strongly- built building made to be defended against attack is called _______.
g. A building for public worship in certain religions is called _________.
h. The chief church of an area with a bishop is called __________.
i. A place, such as a small church used for Christmas worship is called ________.
j. A tall building standing alone or forming part of a castle, church is called__________.
3. Match the words with their definitions
1. celebration a) a special occasion when people celebrate something such as religious event, and there is often a public holiday
2. holidays b) a celebration with dancing, drinking and a procession through the streets in
colourful costumes
3. festival c) a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles etc.
move down the streets
4. festivities d) an occasion or party when you celebrate something
5. carnival e) a time of rest from work or school
6. parade f) things that are done to celebrate a special occasion such as drinking, eating,
Dancing.
3. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the words in brackets.
1. They are nearest _________ (relationship).
2. Many of the poor regarded him as their _______ (lead).
3. What I really want is a________ (colour) costume.
4. I am _______ (sleep).
5. The client _____ (agree) with him.
Grammar (27 points)
1. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1. His failure ___ the exam meant he couldn’t apply for the job in London.
a) at b) to c) in
2. She looks familiar ____ me. Maybe she’s an actress.
a) with b) to c)for
3. As she was familiar ____ the Japanese culture, he wrote an article on it.
a) with b) to c)for
4. I’m so fond _____ skiing that I go to the mountains for a week every winter.
a) at b) of c) for
5. London is famous ____its black taxis and red buses.
a) of b)from c)for
6. They are in Moscow now. Tomorrow they are leaving ____ Warsaw.
a) in b) for c) to
7. They arrive __ the airport on time.
a) in b) at c) to
8. We were waiting __ you yesterday. Why didn’t you come?
a) for b) of c) to
9. The sunny weather will be all ___ the country.
a) to b) into c) over
10. The pupils came __ the classroom.
a) into b) by c) with
11. Jane’s mother was fond ___ popular music.
a) of b) for c) with
12. We are happy ___ them.
a) to b) at c) for
13. He’s late and I’m anxious ___ him.
a) for b) of c) about
14. We are looking forward __ being parents.
a) in b) on c) to
15. My friend’s family consists __ mother, father and two children.
a) of b) by c) with
16. My dad is interested ___ sports.
a) in b) on c)at
2. Choose the correct variant
1.Olga has some free time. She ____ help her mum now.
a) can b) may c) must d) should
2. You ______ go to the party. It’s very important.
a) can b) may c) must d) should
3. _______ I come in?
a) can b) may c) must d) should
4. She _______ have told me about it himself.
a) can b) may c) must d) should
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