Тест по английскому языку 10 класс Spotlight

10^th Grade

Module 2

Variant 1

LISTENING

Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer questions A1-A7, deciding whether the statements are A (True), B (False) or c (Not stated).

A1 Sarah had an interesting weekend.

A True B False C Not stated

A2 Sarah saw the activity advertised at school.

A True B False C Not stated

A3 There were six people on Sarah's raft.

A True B False C Not stated

A4 Sarah had all the right equipment with her.

A True B False C Not stated

READING

A5 Sarah was the only beginner.

A True B False C Not stated

A6 Sarah got a good tan at the weekend.

A True B False C Not stated

A7 Sarah wasn't frightened at all during the trip.

A True B False C Not stated

Read the text and match items A-G to the gaps 1-6. There is one item you do not need to use. Write your answers in the table below.

There are many different kinds of activities for us to enjoy nowadays. In fact, there is something for all personality types.

If you are the brave, adventurous kind, you can try skydiving or white-water rafting. Many people are crazy about sports like these 1_____ . Today we live in the "extreme" sport world. We seek adventure instead of 2_____ .

If you are the quieter type, you may enjoy gardening or fishing. These activities are more relaxing 3_____ . Seeds sewn in the spring result in beautiful flowers that can brighten up your mood; fishing with friends can strengthen the relationship you have, or may just be a relaxing day out with a tasty supper at the end!

The imaginative may take up art classes or learn sculpture. In today's fast-paced world we all appreciate the opportunity to express ourselves and take it easy 4_____ . Solitary activities like knitting or stamp collecting, once considered to be old-fashioned, are becoming popular again.

Traditional team sports like football or basketball are great for developing team spirit and a sense of national pride. However, shy, reserved types prefer to watch them from the comfort of their couches rather than practice the sport itself. It is a pity, 5______ .

Today's pastimes are often linked to technology and may encourage us to be lazy. Surfing the Net or chatting online is a popular pastime for many but more sociable types prefer to go to the cinema or go to an exhibition 6_____ .

Whatever we like to do in our free time the main thing is to find something that we enjoy doing and be open to new experiences.

A as sports like these have the ability to make us fit and strong

B and they bring many rewards

C because some people would rather go snowboarding

D where they can be in direct contact with people

E because of the adrenaline rush they get from them

F after a hard day at the office

G staying at home and playing cards or board games

B1

1

2

3

4

5

6

USE OF ENGLISH

1. Match the words in Column A with the words in Column B. Write your answers in the table below.

1. student

2. pocket

3. household

4. shopping

5. weekend

A loan

B spree

C job

D money

E chores

B2

1

2

3

4

5

2. Fill in the correct word.

earn lend borrowed save charge

B3

B4

B5

"Tina, here's the 10 pounds I _____ from you."

"Thank you very much."

I never go to this restaurant because they always _____ us more than they should.

How much does Jane _____ from her job?

B6

B7

Do you manage to _____ any money or do you spend it all?

Can you _____ me some money? I'm broke!

3. Choose the correct preposition.

B8

B9

B10

B11

Ian has taken _____ tennis.

Why don't you take _____ your coat?

On her birthday I took my sister _____ to an expensive restaurant.

Your daughter has taken _____ you. You look so much alike.

B12

B13

I think you need to take these trousers ____; they are very large on you.

Helen will take _____ the business when her father gets old.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

B14

B15

B16

B17

B18

_____ is quite expensive at this ski resort.

He looked at her with _____.

I hope you have a fast _____.

I like your _____.

I don't really agree with this _____.

ACCOMMODATE

AMAZE

RECOVER

COLLECT

SUGGEST

5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: -ing form, to-infinitive or infinitive without to.

B19

B20

B21

B22

B23

B24

B25

My mother made me _____ my room.

Would you like _____ shopping tomorrow?

I don't mind _____ this film again.

Jane hates _____ the car to the garage.

Kate must _____ a doctor as soon as possible.

Rick and Diane enjoy _____ extreme sports.

I'm looking forward to _____ to Africa next summer.

CLEAN

GO

WATCH

TAKE

SEE

DO

TRAVEL

10^th Grade

Module 2

Variant 2

LISTENING

Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer questions A1-A7, deciding whether the statements are A (True), B (False) or c (Not stated).

A1 Sarah had an interesting weekend.

A True B False C Not stated

A2 Sarah saw the activity advertised at school.

A True B False C Not stated

A3 There were six people on Sarah's raft.

A True B False C Not stated

A4 Sarah had all the right equipment with her.

A True B False C Not stated

READING

A5 Sarah was the only beginner.

A True B False C Not stated

A6 Sarah got a good tan at the weekend.

A True B False C Not stated

A7 Sarah wasn't frightened at all during the trip.

A True B False C Not stated

Read the text and match items A-G to the gaps 1-6. There is one item you do not need to use. Write your answers in the table below.

Number of teenagers with Saturday job has dropped. Young people do not acquire any experience for their CVs - an important step towards getting full-time work. The proportion of teenagers combining part-time jobs with school or college has slumped from 40% in the 1990s to around 20% now, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), a government agency. Latest figures show that only 1_____ in 1997.

The trend is not just recession-related, but the result of an increasing expectation 2_____ well as a falling number of Saturday jobs, according to the report. Many of the jobs that young people do, such as bar work, are in long-term decline, and are forecast to decline further over the next decade.

"Recruiters place significant emphasis on experience … 3_____," the report says. Word of mouth is the most common way to get a job, 4_____ young people are unable to build up informal contacts, it adds.

Mr. Todd, a commissioner at the UKCES, said: "There's more emphasis on doing well at school, young people are finding less time to do what they would have done a few years ago. I think it's also the changing structure of the labour market. Retail is still a big employer, 5 _____. As a consequence, we need to think about how we get young people the work experience they need."

A new initiative to send employees into state schools to talk about their careers was also launched recently. The scheme, Inspiring the Future, is meant to give state schoolchildren access to the kind of careers advice that private schools offer. The deputy prime minister said: "The power of making connections 6 _____ and can be life-changing."

A that it was researching the system of funding education after 16

B 260,000 teenagers have a Saturday job compared with 435,000

C but young people are leaving education increasingly less experienced

D that inspire young people is immeasurable

E but an increasing shortage of work experience means

F but a lot more of it is being done online

B1

1

2

3

4

5

6

USE OF ENGLISH

1. Match the words in Column A with the words in Column B. Write your answers in the table below.

1. household

2. pocket

3. text

4. extreme

5. credit

A card

B message

C sports

D money

E chores

B2

1

2

3

4

5

6. Fill in the correct word.

lend spent earned save waste

B3

B4

B5

I am happy I have _____enough money to go on a nice holiday this year.

We would have to _____ a long time to afford that car.

Could you _____ me some money to pay for this now? I promise to pay you back!

B6

B7

He _____ all his money last weekend at the fair.

There is nothing I want to buy and I don't want to _____ my money.

7. Choose the correct preposition.

B8

B9

B10

I'd love to take _____karate. Do they have lessons at the gym?

Will you take this silly hat _____? You look ridiculous.

They say I take _____ my mum.

B11

B12

B13

Do you think you'll take _____ your mum's shop when she gets old?

I'll have to take _____ these trousers. The legs are too wide.

If you pass your exam, I'll take you _____ for a nice meal.

8. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

B14

B15

B16

B17

B18

Can I make a _____?

When did the two countries sign this _____?

James has got a very good university _____.

He made a fast _____ from the injury.

_____ techniques are taught here.

SUGGEST

AGREE

EDUCATE

RECOVER

RELAX

9. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: -ing form, to-infinitive or infinitive without to.

B19

B20

B21

B22

B23

B24

B25

Will you let me _____ your black jacket tonight?

No way! I want _____ myself.

I can't stand _____new people.

Sorry, but you can't _____ here.

I don't mind _____.

I look forward to _____ you at the party.

Would you mind _____me with the dishes?

BORROW

WEAR

MEET

SIT

STAND

SEE

HELP