Test, 9th form.
1 variant.
I. Read the text and do the task.
One More Opinion.
I love classical music. Maybe, it’s because of nine years inside the musical school. But I’ve found this music the closest to my soul. Most people of my age would think I’m a bit mad to love Strauss, Mozart, Bach in place of rock and angry, loud punk bands. My friend often says: “It’s much easier and fun to be with the crowd”. I would agree with her … But why must I be like somebody else and not somebody else be like me?”
I find classical music relaxing. As many psychologists say: Bach helps to cope with nervousness; Vivaldi is excellent to make people feel calm and satisfied. Why do many people find it to be dull? Why dull? To talk about classical music as a whole there are many modern remakes of classics. For example, I like the way Vanessa-Mae plays.
It’s not true that I hate all modern music. I have a few pop or rock songs that I like; but I think all this music can’t be called great.
Olga Doctorova.
1. Complete these sentences according to the text:
a) Maybe, Olga loves classical music because _____________________________________________
b) She’s found this music _____________________________________________________________
c) There are many modern remakes of classics and Olga _____________________________________
d) Olga has a few pop or rock songs that she likes; but ______________________________________
2. Answer the following questions:
a) What sort of music does Olga love?
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b) Why does she like it?
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c) What does her friend often say?
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d) What does Olga think about pop and rock songs?
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II. Match English verbs with their Russian equivalents:
A. to appeal to a) развлекать
B. to provoke b) обогащать
C. to entertain c) взывать
D. to enrich d) пробуждать
E. to transform e) изменять, превращать
A. - B. - C. - D. - E. –
III. Characterize these styles of music using the adjectives from the right column. Don’t forget to begin with the phrases “I think …”, “To my mind …”, “To my opinion …”, “I suggest …”
folk music, classical music, rock music, country, pop music, rap, organ music, jazz
catchy romantic sentimental sensational passionate cluttered sweet breathtaking unforgettable overwhelming foolish annoying boring complicated
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IV. Feel in blank spaces. Translate the sentences into Russian.
a) Classical music ______________ my feelings.
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b) I hate ___________ music because it is too sentimental.
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c) When I have free time I like listening to ____________ music.
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d) Passionate music _______________ me when I work.
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e) My parents switch on the radio when they listen to _____________ music.
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V*. Say what is music for you, explain your choice (объясните свой выбор). Don’t forget to give your example.
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VI. Grammar.
1. Open the brackets using the verbs in Present Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms (отрицательную и вопросительную формы).
a) She (to play) the violin every day.
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b) We (to drink) coffee every morning.
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c) I often (to sleep) in the day time.
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2. Open the brackets using the verbs in Past Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms.
a) My brother (to watch) TV yesterday.
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b) She (to cook) a great dinner last Sunday.
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c) After the second lesson I (to go) to the canteen.
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3. Open the brackets using the verbs in Future Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms.
a) I (to go) to my doctor tomorrow.
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b) You (to read) this book next week.
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c) He (to take) the exams next summer.
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Test, 9th form.
2 variant.
I. Read the text and do the task.
I Couldn’t Survive Without Music.
“I couldn’t survive without music”, says fifteen-year-old Steve. In the morning, Steve wakes up to his favourite radio station. He listens to rock on the radio while he eats breakfast. He puts on his personal stereo before he leaves the house and listens to cassettes on the bus to school.
At home Steve does his homework to loud music. “My mother always shouts ‘turn it down!’ says Steve. She can’t understand how I can work with music on, but music helps me to concentrate.” Steve would like to make music himself. “I’m learning to play the guitar. Actually, it doesn’t sound too good at the moment. But I’m going to keep practicing!”
For teenagers like Steve, music is very important part of life. Music is social; it brings people together at discos, parties and concerts. Fast loud music is full of energy; it helps people to forget their problems and have fun. Music tells us about love, freedom and imagination.
1. Complete these sentences according to the text:
a) Fifteen-year-old Steve thinks that _____________________________________________________
b) Steve wakes up to _________________________________________________________________
c) Steve’s mother can’t understand how __________________________________________________
d) Steve would like to make music himself so he ___________________________________________
2. Answer the following questions:
a) What sort of music does Steve like?
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b) Why does he like rock music?
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c) What instrument is he learning to play?
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d) Why music is social?
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II. Match English verbs with their Russian equivalents:
A. to picture a) вдохновлять
B. to inspire b) раздражать
C. to destroy c) создавать образ, рисовать
D. to irritate d) завоевывать
E. to conquer e) разрушать
A. - B. - C. - D. - E. –
III. Characterize these styles of music using the adjectives from the right column. Don’t forget to begin with the phrases “I think …”, “To my mind …”, “To my opinion …”, “I suggest …”
folk music, classical music, rock music, country, pop music, rap, organ music, jazz
catchy romantic sentimental sensational passionate cluttered sweet breathtaking unforgettable overwhelming foolish annoying boring complicated
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IV. Feel in blank spaces. Translate the sentences into Russian.
a) ____________ is my favourite music.
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b) When I listen to this music it ______________ my feelings.
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c) I don’t like rap because it is _________________ for me.
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d) When I listen to ____________ music I remember _______________________________________
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e) ____________ music irritates me because it is complicated.
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V*. Say what is music for you, explain your choice (объясните свой выбор). Don’t forget to give your example.
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VI. Grammar.
1. Open the brackets using the verbs in Present Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms (отрицательную и вопросительную формы).
a) My brother (to enjoy) playing the guitar every evening.
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b) They (to go) to school every day.
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c) My mother (to work) at the hospital.
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2. Open the brackets using the verbs in Past Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms.
a) Their boys (to listen) to loud music.
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b) The bus (to arrive) at 6 o’clock.
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c) This exercise (to take) me fifteen minutes.
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3. Open the brackets using the verbs in Future Simple. Put the sentences into negative and interrogative forms.
a) I (to play) chess tomorrow.
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b) You (to help) your mother tomorrow.
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c) She (to go) for a trip on her holiday.
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