Контрольная по английскому London
1. Прочтите и переведите текст на русский язык с помощью словаря.
LONDON
London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.
London is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other and seem to belong to different towns and epochs.
The heart of London is the City, its Financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms are situated there, including the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. Perhaps the most striking of them is St Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Now it is a museum.
Westminster is the historic, the governmental part of London.
Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain. Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned here. Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling, etc.
Across the road from Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big hour bell, known as "Big Ben".
Buckingham Palate is the official residence of the Queen.
The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. There are splendid housed and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.
Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square.
On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum - the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc., and is famous for its library.
The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories, workshops and docks here. The streets are narrow, the buildings are unimpressive. The East End is densely populated by working class families.
2. Ответьте на вопросы no тексту.
1. Traditionally London is divided into several parts. Can you name them?
2. Who was St. Paul's Cathedral built by?
3. What is the historic, the governmental part of London?
4. Can you describe Trafalgar Square?
5. What are the most famous London Museums and art galleries?
3. Выполните грамматические задания.
3.1. Переведите следующие предложения на английский язык.
1. Сколько комнат в вашей квартире? - В нашей квартире 3 комнаты. - У вас есть телефон? - Да.
2. В Москве много исторических и архитектурных памятников.
3.2. Поставите вопросы к следующим предложениям.
a) Не had lived in Paris before he moved to Rome. (Where?)
b) Bill failed his exams last summer. (Who?)
c) There are a lot of Words of French origin in English. (Why?)
3.3. Выберите предложение, которое ближе всего по значению к данному примеру:
1. I usually get up at 8.15, but. this morning I overslept.
a) This morning I woke up after 8.15.
b) My alarm clock didn't work this morning.
c) This morning I woke up at 8.15, but I usually wake up earlier.
d) I slept over at a friend's house last night.
2. It's been five years since I saw my grandmother.
a) I saw my grandmother more than five years ago.
b) My grandmother arrived five years ago.
c) I haven't seen my grandmother for five years.
d) I see my grandmother every five years.
3.4. Выберите правильную форму сказуемого:
1. At 5 o'clock the guests ... tea in the sitting room.
a) had
b) had had
c) were having
d) had been having
2. James said that he ... a horse before.
a) never rode
b) has never ridden
c) had never ridden
d) would never ride
3. "Who ... the window?" the teacher asked angrily.
a) did break
b) broke
c) broken
d) breaked
4. Прочтите текст и выполните тестовые задания на понимание прочитанного
GREAT BRITAIN
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern ireLand is situated on the British Isles. The British isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244.000 square kilometers.
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals arc London, Edinburgh, Cardiff* and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in every day speech 'Great Britain' is used to mean the United Kingdom. The capital of the UK is London.
The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great-Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.
The surface of the British Isles vanes very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but all the rest - east, centre and south-east is - a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343m).
There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.
The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round.
The UK is one of the world's smaller countries. Its population is over 57 million. About 80% of the population is urban.
The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It is known as one of the world's largest producers .and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen. In practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties. The Conservative party is the ruling party nowadays.
4.1. Выберите вопрос, на который нет ответа в тексте.
a) What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent?
b) Why does the British Parliament consist of two chambers?
c) What countries is the UK made of?
d) Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?
4.2. Закончите предложения.
a) The south of Scotland called the Lowlands ...
b) The Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea ...
c) The Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Streem ...
d) "Great Britain" is used ...
a) influence the climate of the British Isles.
b) to mean the United Kingdom in everyday speech.
c) wash the western coast of Great Britain.
d) has beautiful valley and plains.
4.3. Выберите ответ в соответствии с содержанием текста.
The British Isles are separated from the European continent.
a) by the Severn, the longest river in Great Britain.
b) by the North Sea and the English channel.
c) by Ben Nevis, the highest mountain.
d) by five thousand small islands.
4.4. Выберите утверждение, не соответствующее содержанию текста.
a) The UK is ruled by the Queen.
b) The Prime Minster is at the head of the elected government.
c) The total area of the British Isles is over 244.000 square kilometers.
d) The UK is known as one of the largest exporters of textile.
4.5. Расположите предложения в соответствии с содержанием текста.
b) The UK is made up of four countries.
d) Tire capital of the UK is London.
c) The climate of the British Isles is mild the whole year round.
a) The British Parliament consists of two chambers.
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