Предмет Английский язык
Класс 10
Ф.И.О.,место работы,должность,контактный телефон составителя
Бойко Виолетта Владимировна, МОУ «Школа № 57 г. Донецка», учитель английского языка, 095-429-33-94
Мазепа Оксана Степановна, МОУ «Школа № 57 г. Донецка», учитель английского языка, 050-290-14-95
Текст задания согласно спецификации
Вариант 1
Уровень 1
Fill in the blanks
Ancient Olympic Events
The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were
(1) __________ events, and only free men who (2) __________ Greek could compete, instead
of athletes from any country. Also, the games were always held at Olympia instead of moving
around to different sites every time.
Like our Olympics, though, winning athletes were heroes who made their (3) _________
towns proud. One young Athenian nobleman defended his political reputation by
(4) __________ how he entered seven chariots in the Olympic chariot-race. This high number of
entries made both the aristocrat and Athens very wealthy and powerful.
1 A the least B little C the fewest D few
2 A spoke B speak C speaking D speaks
3 A home’s B homes C homes’ D home
4 A mentions B mentioned C mentioning D mention
Уровень 2
1.Read the texts below. Match choices (A–D) to (1–4).
A Show that everything is fine
B Indicate approval or disapproval
C Guard against negative consequences
D Demonstrate your peaceful intentions
Body Language
1__________
Shaking hands is a polite gesture indicating friendship and acceptance. At one time, however,meeting with a stranger aroused suspicion and fear. To prevent each other from suddenly attacking, strangers joined right hands as a pledge of non-aggression, thus demonstrating that neither party was about to use a weapon. Handshaking is now the activity practised by both men and women not only to greet one another, but to seal a contract as well.
2__________
The American “OK” sign, the joining of the thumb and forefinger in a circle, indicates that all is well or perfect. The “OK” sign acquired its modern connotation from the ancient world,
wherein the circle itself was one of the oldest and most common symbols for perfection. The verbal expression “OK” is native to the United States and was formed in support of the letter “O” indicating that something was as perfect as a circle.
3__________
When not used in hitchhiking, the thumbs-up gesture in American culture typically indicates “I like that”, while the thumbs-down gesture indicates your negative feelings towards something.
The gesture has been linked to the time of the Roman arena, where the emperor supposedly ordered life or death for a gladiator by turning thumbs up or thumbs down.
4__________
Crossing one’s fingers serves as protection from bad luck or from the penalties associated with lying. Thus, when people wish for good luck, they cross their fingers, and when they wish not to be held accountable for a lie, they cross their fingers and hide their arms behind their backs to not let on that they are lying.
2. Read the text and put the sentences according to the content
The Maltese Islands are a group of little islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The
population of Malta is about 400,000 people. In spite of being so small in size, Malta is quite a famous place and lots of tourists visit it every year.
Tourists in Malta have many kinds of entertainment to choose from. Clear and
warm water is full of marine life and attracts divers and people who enjoy swimming and sailing. The place is also unique for people who are interested in history and architecture as there are lots of historical buildings, temples and cathedrals there.
There’s the evidence that the first settlers appeared in Malta about 7,000 years ago,
so this is one the oldest places on the Earth inhabited by people.
The Maltese are proud of their unique history. They survived through the
Arabs and Roman occupation, and they remember the knights of Malta, Napoleon
and Nelson. They do their best to keep their history and traditions and are always
glad to share it with tourists. Band clubs are part of the social and cultural history of the Maltese Islands. They see their aim in spreading the culture and teaching of
music. The idea of forming some music societies or band clubs appeared in the
second part of the 19th century. Small bands were formed in little villages. Anyone
could join them. As most participants could not afford to buy a musical instrument of their own, well–to–do villagers helped to pay for the instruments on the condition that the musicians would perform at their village feasts. Today, according to the latest survey by the statistics office, the total number of bandsmen/women is over 4000. Many well–known musicians started their career in a local band club and performed at their village feasts.
Malta is a good place for people who like wat.
1. The Maltese are proud of their unique history.
2. Tourists in Malta have many kinds of entertainment to choose from
3. Small bands were formed in little villages.
4. Band clubs are part of the social and cultural history of
the Maltese Islands.
3.Choose the right answer
1.Malta is a good place for people who like watching underwater life.
A) True B) False C) Not stated
2.About 7,000 tourists come to Malta every year.
A) True B) False C) Not stated
3.Band clubs were formed in Malta more than a century ago.
A) True B) False C) Not stated
4.When the first music societies were formed only well-to-do people could join the
band.
A) True B) False C) Not stated
3 уровень
Imagine that you have got 100 dollars. Write a short paragraph describing how would you spend them (60-80 words)
Вариант 2
Уровень 1
Fill in the blanks
Enduring Masterpiece
Although it’s known as the Mona Lisa, (1) __________ famous painting was (2) __________
titled La Giaconda. Painted on wood, it’s a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine
merchant. X-rays (3) __________ that Leonardo sketched three different poses before
(4) __________ on the final design. The painting of Lisa has no eyebrows because it was the
fashion of the time for women them off.
1 A Leonardo’s da Vinci B Leonardo’s da Vinci’s С Leonardo da Vinci D Leonardo da Vinci’s
2 А origin B original C originally D originality
3 A reveals B revealed C are revealed D revealing
4 A settling B settled C to settle D having settled
Уровень 2
1.Read the texts below. Match choices (A–D) to (1–4).
A honoring people’s main values
B an imaginary figure appearing in different ways
C colours to make people fortunate
D a special dish eaten with something sweet
Winter Celebrations
1. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It falls on different dates each year, between January 21 and February 20. Visits to friends and family take place during this celebration. Everything golden is said to bring wealth, and everything red is considered especially lucky.
2 Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Around the world, family members help to decorate trees and homes with bright lights, wreaths, candles, holly, mistletoe, and ornaments. On Christmas Eve, many people go to church. Also on Christmas Eve, Santa comes from the North Pole in a sleigh to deliver gifts. In Hawaii, it is said he arrives by boat, in Australia, the jolly man arrives on water skis, and in Ghana, he comes out of the jungle.
3 Hanukkah
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday honoring the Maccabees victory over King Antiochus, who forbade Jews to practice their religion. For eight nights, Hanukkah is celebrated with prayer, the lighting of the menorah, and food. Children play games, sing songs, and exchange gifts. Potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish, are traditionally served with applesauce or jam.
4 Kwanzaa
On December 26, Kwanzaa is celebrated. It is a holiday to commemorate African heritage. Kwanzaa lasts a week during which participants gather with family and friends to exchange gifts and to light a series of black, red, and green candles. These candles symbolize the seven basic merits of African American family life: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
2. Read the text and put the sentences according to the content
Once upon a time there was an old man who dearly loved his only son.
His son enjoyed riding horses and swimming in the swift waters of mountain
rivers, but most of all he liked hunting. The old man was proud that his son was
full of courage but he was afraid of his passion for hunting. Once in a dream he
saw that his son would be killed by a huge lion. The poor father was afraid that
this dream would come true and decided to save his only son. The man built a
nice big house for his son and set in a high place where he could keep his eye on
him. The father didn’t allow the young man to leave the house. In order to
please and entertain his son, the old man put paintings of every kind of animal in
one of the rooms. There was a buffalo, a wolf, an elephant, a rhino and a deer in
the pictures. Among them there was a lion. But looking at all the animals did not
distract the young man from his boredom.
One day, he approached the painting and spoke angrily to the lion in it:
“You damned beast, it’s because of you and my father’s lying dream that I am
kept here in this prison. I can’t do what I want. I can neither climb the mountains
nor hunt in the forest. It’s your fault. What can I do to you?” And as he said
this, he struck his fist against the wall to blind the lion. But a small sharp piece
of wood got under his fingernail and the young man could not get it out. The old
man called for a doctor but the doctor wasn’t able to help his son. The finger
became red and hurt unbearably, it increased to an enormous size. Soon the
young man died of the fierce fever. The lion, even though it was only a painted
one, had indeed killed the young man, just as his father had foreseen.
1. Among them there was a lion.
2. The father didn’t allow the young man to leave the house.
3. The old man called for a doctor but the doctor wasn’t able to help his son.
4. The old man was proud that his son was full of courage
3. Choose the right answer
The old man’s son was against killing animals.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
The son liked staying inside the house.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
The old man decorated the house with the most expensive pictures.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
The old man failed to save his son.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
3 уровень
Imagine that you have recently made a new friend. Write a short paragraph how would you spend a weekend together (60-80 words)
