Test 4 I
Variant
A Listen to the
conversation between Jane and her brother, Jake, and choose the correct answer (*2, max 10)
1. Mark
wants to buy his mother something really expensive for her birthday.
A False В True C
Not stated
2. Jane
and Mark’s mother doesn’t like carrying handkerchiefs.
A Not stated В False
C True
3.
Jane and Mark’s mother has too many
skirts.
A Not stated В False
C True
4. Jane
thinks that their father should pay for their mother’s present.
A True В False C
Not stated
5. Mark
and Jane know what type of bag their mother would like.
A False В True C
Not stated
В Underline the correct item (*1, max 5)
1.
Mark gave Sue a great original/genuine silk
scarf for her birthday.
2. His
eyebrows are too thin/skinny.
3. My
grandpa has very bushy eyebrows/lips.
4.
Why don’t you wear your red shirt tonight?
It really matches/suits you.
5.
Tim has grown/increased much
taller, and his clothes don’t fit him anymore.
C Choose the
correct word: hand, foot, head, leg, hair (*1,
max 5)
11.
I want to curl my hair. Can you please
give me a …?
12.
Laura wanted to go away for the weekend,
but her father put his … down.
13.
The film was so scary it made my … stand
on end.
14.
I won’t tell anything to Mum, I’m just
pulling your …
15.
When Lucy’s mum saw that her daughter had
had tongue pierced, she lost her …!
D Fill in the necessary preposition: away,
through, off, out, with, on (*1, max 5)
16.
The match was put … till the next month.
17.
The firefighters managed to put … the
fire.
18.
It’s a formal party. You really should put
… a tie.
19.
Please put … your clothes. They are all
over the place!
20.
She couldn’t put up … his rudeness.
E Complete the sentences
using the words: too, enough (*1, max 5)
21.
He isn’t tall … to become a basketball
player.
22.
Mum says that I’m not old … to dye my hair
yet.
23.
Angela didn’t swim fast … to win the race.
24.
Lisa should put on a little weight; she’s
… skinny.
25.
Wendy is … tired to continue working.
F Choose the
correct form of the verb (*1, max 10)
26.
They have made/have been made a
number of important experiments in this laboratory.
27.
Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera
must be booked/book weeks earlier.
28.
Milk sells/is sold in the shops.
29.
Не stole/was stolen a lot of
money from the shop.
30.
The theme of the fashion show has not
been decided/has not decided yet.
31.
The window was broken/broke last
week.
32.
The manager is dictating/ is being
dictated a letter to her secretary right now.
33.
We will be brought/will bring the
books tomorrow.
34.
This cathedral was built/built by French
priests.
35.
They are being repaired/are repairing
the clock now.
G Rewrite the sentences into Passive
Voice (*4,
max 20)
36.
They have translated the book into 25
languages.
37.
I bought potatoes yesterday.
38.
They send Mary to rest in the south every
year.
39.
They will show this film on TV.
40.
I can’t find the book in my room.
H Match the headings (A
to F) to the paragraphs (41 to 45). There is one extra heading (*2, Max 10)
A. City of
contrasts, B. Prized creations, C. The secret of the old rocks, D. Clothes throughout
history, E. Movie
magic, F. Interesting places
41.
People have always had the need to set
their own fashion trends, and there is no better witness to this fact than the
Fashion Museum in Bath, England. With a display of original outfits dating from
the 1700s to modern day, fashion enthusiasts will be thrilled to see not only
authentic gowns worn by English kings and queens, but also some of the dresses
made famous by the legendary Flollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.
42.
The most frequently visited place in India
is Delhi, the capital of the country. It seems to be divided into two parts.
New Delhi is a modern city with hi-tech architecture, tourist attractions and
modern facilities. Old Delhi is several centuries old, with narrow streets,
ancient churches and noisy bazaars. Lots of people live in slums without the
most essential facilities like toilets and running water.
43.
India is not all history. It is also
famous for its Bollywood industry, which produces love stories and action
films. Indian films have always had their own style, rich in music and dancing.
Though the industry is still developing, many of Indian film stars have
received Oscar prizes and are known throughout the world. The home of Bollywood
is Bombay, also known as a busy port and the country’s commercial centre.
44.
William Ivey Long is one of the greatest
costumes designers of our time. His extraordinary work in Hairspray, Chicago
and other Broadway and off-Broadway plays has won him five Tony awards and
twice as many nominations. His costumes are clever, original and a perfect
expression of the character they are created for. The highlight in Long’s
career was in 2006, when he was admitted to the Theatre Hall of Fame.
45.
There is an unusual treasure hidden in the
Indian mountains. These are striking ancient temples cut in the rocks. For
example, the Buddhist cave temples at Ajanta were built at least 2,000 years
ago. Inside the caves on the walls tourists can see pictures of people’s lives
and animal images. Some researchers believe that the interpretation of the
images can help us to learn a lot about people’s lives in ancient times.
Test 4 II
Variant
A Listen to the
conversation between Jane and her brother, Jake, and choose the correct answer (*2, max 10)
1. Mark
wants to buy his mother something really expensive for her birthday.
A False В True C
Not stated
2. Jane
and Mark’s mother doesn’t like carrying handkerchiefs.
A Not stated В False
C True
3.
Jane and Mark’s mother has too many
skirts.
A Not stated В False
C True
4. Jane
thinks that their father should pay for their mother’s present.
A True
В False
C Not stated
5. Mark
and Jane know what type of bag their mother would like.
A False В True
C Not stated
В Underline
the correct item (*1,
max 5)
6. Alex
has lost/gained a lot of weight since he started exercising.
7. Dad
put his foot/hand down and wouldn’t let us go to the match.
8.
She hides her slim/protruding ears
behind her hair.
9. Look at Sarah. She has grown/developed taller
since the last time I saw her.
10.
Cynthia’s shirt fits/goes really
well with her trousers.
C Choose the correct word: hand,
head, leg, fingers, hair (*1,
max 5)
11.
The first terrifying fifteen minutes of
the film made my … stand on end.
12.
Jenny is sitting an exam this morning, so
keep your … crossed.
13.
Can you give me a … with the home work?
14.
When
she realised she was bleeding she lost her …
15.
Are you serious or are you just pulling my
…?
D Fill in the necessary preposition: away,
through, off, out, with, on (*1, max 5)
16.
The fashion show has been put … until next
Friday.
17.
Please put me … to Dr. Green.
18.
I can’t put up … that kind of behavior any
longer.
19.
It is rainy outside. Put … a raincoat.
20.
When you have finished, put … your books.
E
Complete the sentences using the words: too, enough (*1, max 5)
21.
Chris thinks that jeans aren’t classy … to
wear to a wedding.
22.
There are many teens who are … troubled about
their body image.
23.
Olga believes that she isn’t pretty … to be
a fashion model.
24.
It’s …cold to play outside today.
25.
Don’t expect Angela to come and talk to
you first; she’s … shy around new
people.
F Choose the correct form of the verb (*1, max
10)
26.
They will stage/will be staged this
play at the beginning of next season.
27.
Do you think that people are affected/affect
by all these adverts they see on TV?
28.
This book was written/wrote in the 19th century.
29.
If you want to see The Phantom of the
Opera you must be booked/book weeks earlier.
30.
They haven’t been brought/haven’t
brought back my skates
31.
Dr Johnson was interviewing/was being
interviewed by someone.
32.
This novel was translated/translated into
25 languages many years ago.
33.
They are building/are been built a
new concert hall in our street.
34.
Some people believe that all clothes will
be made/will make with organic fabrics in the future.
35.
They have been forgotten/have forgotten
the story.
G Rewrite
the sentences into Passive Voice (*4, max 20)
36.
Mother waters the flowers in the
evening.
37.
A boy showed the way to the church.
38.
They will send a box of fruit for their
Granny.
39.
You can’t use cameras in the museum.
40.
Nobody has used this room for ages.
H
Match the headings (A to F) to the paragraphs (41 to 45). There is one extra
heading (*2, Max 10)
A.
Holy
waters, B. Phoney photos, C.
Environmentally friendly clothes, D. Less than perfect, E. We are what we wear, F. Popular route
41.
With more and more people turning their
attention to our planet’s growing problems, it’s no wonder that the fashion
industry is also doing so. Eco-safe materials, organic colouring substances and
even clothes made from recycled materials are now easier to find and are
becoming more and more popular with today’s shoppers.
42.
People all over the world know of India’s
greatest river, the Ganges. It is the subject of thousands of prayers. The
river looks extremely beautiful in the morning light. It is believed that
bathing in the Ganges helps to cure all kinds of diseases and can improve your
life in general. It has become a common ritual for pilgrims to gather by the
river in the mornings.
43.
The most famous and often visited Indian
historic area is the Golden Triangle. It consists of the cities of
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Lying in the south-east, Agra attracts tourists with
its iconic image of the Taj Mahal palace, which is one of the
eight wonders of the modern world. To the south-west is the colourful ‘Pink
City’ of Jaipur, known for its Palace of Winds.
44.
A long time ago, clothes were simply a way
of covering our bodies. Of course, there have always been preferences in one
style or another, but fashion rarely used to define who we are. Today, things
are different. Our clothes make a statement about our personality and our
lifestyle. Teens, especially, associate the way they dress with the image they
want to show others. It’s not really about being fashionable anymore; it’s
rather about showing our identity through our choice of outfit.
45.
The next time you feel frustrated because
you don’t have Nicole Kidman’s porcelain skin, Jennifer Aniston’s beautiful
hair or David Beckham’s muscular body, have a look through some gossip
magazines. It might make you feel better to see pictures of your favourite
Hollywood icons without their make-up on. Take a closer look at a star’s
picture that hasn’t been retouched, and you’ll discover that many of them are
ordinary-looking people, just like you and me!
