Соотношение b-рейтинговой и зачетной систем оценки

№	Балльно-рейтинговая система	Зачетная система
1.	0-50	Незачет
2.	51-100	Зачет

Соотношение b-рейтинговой и пятибалльной систем оценки

№	Балльно-рейтинговая система	Пятибалльная система
1.	86–100	Отлично
2.	71-85	Хорошо
3.	51–70	Удовлетворительно
4.	0–50	Неудовлетворительно

4. Методические рекомендации студентам-заочникам для самостоятельной (внеаудиторной) работы

Особенностью овладения иностранного языка при заочном обучении является то, что объем самостоятельной работы студента по выработке речевых навыков и умений значительно превышает объем практических аудиторных занятий с преподавателем. Для того чтобы добиться успеха, необходимо приступить к работе над языком с первых дней обучения в вузе и заниматься систематически.

Самостоятельная работа студента по изучению иностранного языка охватывает: заучивание слов иностранного языка; уяснение действия правил словообразования; грамматических правил; чтение тестов на иностранном языке вслух в соответствии с правилами чтения; понимание текстов; слушание текстов, записанных на носителе, с тем, чтобы научиться правильно произносить и понимать на слух содержание сообщения; построение вопросов и ответов к текстам; перевод на русский язык (устный и письменный).

Для того чтобы достигнуть указанного в целевой установке уровня владения языком, следует систематически тренировать память заучиванием иноязычных слов, текстов. Надо помнить, что способности развиваются в процессе работы, что осмысленный материал запоминается легче, чем неосмысленный, что навык вырабатывается путем многократно выполняемого действия.

Работа над текстом

Поскольку основной целевой установкой обучения иностранному языку является получение информации из иноязычного источника, особое внимание следует уделить чтению текстов. Понимание текста достигается при осуществлении двух видов чтения:

1) изучающего чтения;

2) чтения с общим охватом содержания.

Точное и полное понимание текста осуществляется путем изучающего чтения, которое предполагает умение самостоятельно проводить лексико-грамматический анализ текста. Итогом изучающего чтения является адекватный перевод текста на родной язык с помощью словаря. При этом следует развивать навыки пользования отраслевыми терминологическими словарями и словарями сокращений.

Читая текст, предназначенный для понимания общего содержания, необходимо, не обращаясь к словарю, понять основной смысл прочитанного.

Оба вида чтения складываются из следующих умений:

а) догадываться о значении незнакомых слов на основе словообразовательных признаков и контекста;

б) видеть интернациональные слова и определять их значение;

в) находить знакомые грамматические формы и конструкции и устанавливать их эквиваленты в русском языке;

г) использовать имеющийся в тексте иллюстративный материал, схемы, формулы и т.п.;

д) применять знания по специальным, общетехническим, общеэкономическим предметам в качестве основы смысловой и языковой догадки.

Рекомендации по выполнению контрольных работ

6.1. Рекомендации по выполнению контрольной работы №1

Для того чтобы правильно выполнить контрольную работу № 1, необходимо усвоить следующие разделы изучаемого курса иностранного (английского) языка:

1. Глаголы to be и to have.

2. Степени сравнения прилагательных и наречий.

3. Основные виды вопросов. Вспомогательные глаголы.

4. Артикли.

5. Множественное число существительных.

Устная тема: Рассказ о себе

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 1

Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык.

Cinema

When I want to go to the cinema, I usually see in the programme what films are on. Then I phone my friends and we discuss what films to see.

We prefer feature films but also enjoy cartoons and popular science films. To see a good love story, musical or detective film is a very pleasant way of spending free time. If I want to go to an evening show, I usually book tickets in advance. But for matinee performances I always buy tickets just before the show.

There are many talented actors and actresses in our country. My favourite actor is O. Yankovskyi. My favourite actress is N. Gundareva. They played the leading parts in many films and I always enjoy their superb acting.

The last film I saw was the screen version of the novel «Gone with the Wind» by M. Mitchell. This film is in colour. It’s an old film but still it enjoys great popularity. There are many famous American actors in it with Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in the leads. I was deeply impressed by their acting and the film itself.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. There … a lot of books in our library. 2. It … late when I returned home yesterday. 3. He … a handsome young man. 4. It … rainy and sleety tomorrow. 5. I … happy to meet you. 6. The day I got married … the happiest day in my life. 7. … you … present at tomorrow’s meeting. I think, I … . 8. What time … it now? It … 7 o’clock. 9. They … surprised to see me yesterday. 10. We … not struck by his behaviour last time we saw him.

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Who is ...President of the United States? 2. He is ...most intelligent student in the college. 3. He went to ...bed at 10 p.m. 4. Dickens' father was sent to ... prison for debts. 5. She goes to ...school. 6. Where is ... Mississippi river? 7. Do you want to go to ... theatre with us? 8. What is … capital of Italy? 9. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 10. He has got... camera.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. Mary always speaks English at the lessons fluently. 2. The children are playing football in the yard now. 3. The text has just been translated by the children. 4. Nick spent his holidays in the South last year. 5. Sabina’s parents will be working in the garden the whole morning. 6. The letter was sent yesterday.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. My brother is much (young) than me. 2. The Opera House is one of (beautiful) buildings in the city. 3. The sound grew (faint) and (faint). 4. I have no one (near) than you. 5. Nick’s English is as (fluent) as mine. 6. To my mind, this restaurant is much (good) than that over there. 7. In my opinion, this last work is (bad) than the previous one. 8. Nizhni Novgorod is one of (large) cities of Russia. 9. This is (good) film I have ever seen. 10. I received from the book (little) information than from my teacher.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The more you read, the more you learn. 2. The better we know the grammar rules, the fewer mistakes we make. 3. The higher we climb the mountain, the colder is the air around us. 4. The more we study English, the better we understand it. 5. The longer the night lasts, the shorter the day is. 6. The better you learn the words, the sooner you will master your English. 7. The more we know about the nature, the more control we get over it. 8. The better we know this girl, the more we like her.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 2

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык.

Foreign languages

Foreign languages are absolutely necessary for people nowadays, because of our growing international contacts with foreign countries.

There are many reasons, why we begin to study foreign languages. One studies a foreign language to be able to communicate with other people who speak this language, other study it for future career. If we are planning to travel to countries where the language we can speak is spoken, we can communicate with people there and understand what they are saying to us. If we are working in any branch of science, we naturally wish to read scientific books and magazines in other languages to raise our professional level. Making business nowadays also means the ability of speaking foreign languages. The ability of speaking one or two or even more foreign languages helps people from different countries to develop mutual friendship and understanding. We can also make our intellectual and cultural horizons wider through contacts with people of another culture. It is also very interesting to read foreign literature in its original form. We can also read foreign newspapers and magazines and understand films in foreign languages without any help and translation.

As for me I learn English, because English is a very popular language all over the world. It is used in many parts of the world and there is a lot of business correspondence and literature in English.

Also I am going to learn Spanish, because it is also a widely spread language. I think, it is very important to speak at least one foreign language either English or German or French and Spanish or any other one.

There is a saying: the more languages you speak, the more times you are a human being.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. Ben … my friend. Where … he now? 2. I … in my room now. 3. … Tom and Sally your kids? Yes, they … . 4. My cousin … not at home the day before yesterday. 5. Our friends … in Moscow last week. 6. Who … present at tomorrow’s conference? 7. My father … fond of sports when he was younger. 8. … you interested in music? Yes, I …. 9. Mary and I … in the cinema long ago. 10. … it cold or hot last summer in your region?

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 2. He has got... camera. 3. We go to ...beach in summer. 4. Christopher Columbus crossed… Atlantic Ocean. 5. He plays ...tennis. 6. My father isn't at... home. 7. Paula comes from ... Canada. 8. It's ... glove Michael Jackson wore in the "Bad" video. 9. This is ... old pair of trousers. 10. He lives in ...Colorado.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. Angela went to London last year. 2. The students will be taught English next year. 3. Mike rarely does his morning exercises. 4. Nora has been to England recently. 5. She is having a rest now. 6. Helena had baked a cake before she saw her guests in.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. This sentence is (difficult) than the first one. 2. The cat is much (happy) in its new home. 3. This piece of homework is as (bad) as the previous one. 4. Winter in London is (foggy) than in Paris. 5. This was (large) power station I have ever seen. 6. He bought the toys at (near) shop. 7. Her illness was (serious) than we thought before. 8. It’s becoming (hard) and (hard) to find a job. 9. As the day went, the weather got (bad). 10. Everest is (high) mountain in the world.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The warmer the weather, the better I feel. 2. The more I got to know him, the more I liked him. 3. The more goods you will sell, the more your profit will be. 4. The longer she waited, the more impatient she became. 5. The higher the prices, the better the goods. 6. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate. 7. The sooner we leave, the sooner we will arrive. 8. The more expensive the hotel, the better the service.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 3

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык.

My favourite programme

Many people watch TV at leisure. One can choose the programme one likes best. Those who like music can listen to various concerts. Sport fans can watch football or hockey matches. Television extends our knowledge about the world in which we live. Millions of people can see different lands, new plants, unusual animals and birds, mountains and valleys.

My favourite TV programme is one made by Dmitriy Krylov. It is a weekly programme. It is broadcast on Sunday. This programme is very popular in our country. They show many historical places, tell interesting facts about different countries and cities, broadcast interviews with famous peоple. I like this programme and try not to miss it.

I prefer to watch youth programmes such as «While Everybody’s at Home» on Sunday and «The Morning Star». In addition I like to see interesting films. They might-be feature, adventure, scientific, horror, cartoon and other films. I enjoy seeing Walt Disney’s cartoons.

Now and then I like to see cognitive programmes: «What? Where? When? », «Brain-ring». They are enjoyable and entertaining programmes.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. There … a big parade today. 2. There … two lamps in the room. 3. ... there any new words presented at the last lesson? 4. It … cold yesterday. 5. I … glad to see you here now. 6. He …not … at home tomorrow. 7. ... it dark in the street? 8. My friends … not present at the last conference. 9. Who … not here? 10. My friend … an economist.

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Who is ...President of the United States? 2. He is ...most intelligent student in the college. 3. He went to ...bed at 10 p.m. 4. Dickens' father was sent to ... prison for debts. 5. She goes to ...school. 6. Where is ... Mississippi river? 7. Do you want to go to ... theatre with us? 8. What is … capital of Italy? 9. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 10. He has got... camera.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. He lived in Spain 10 years ago. 2. Willie usually walks to work. 3. Nel has already invited his friends to the concert. 4. George was caught by the police yesterday. 5. Garry will tell us the truth. 6. Nick was reading a new detective story at 5 o’clock yesterday.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. You looked depressed this morning but you look much (happy) now. 2. Since she has been in Britain, her English has got (good). 3. I’m a bit late. I got here as (fast) as I could. 4. We stayed at (cheap) hotel in the town. 5. That’s (boring) film I have ever seen. 6. The hole in my pullover is getting (big) from day to day. 7. It is (valuable) picture in the gallery. 8. It was (bad) experience in my life. 9. As I waited for my interview, I became (nervous). 10. I’m afraid the problem is much (complicated) than it seems.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The younger you are, the easier it is to learn. 2. The more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. 3. The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. 4. The shorter the night, the longer the day. 5. The happier you are, the better it is for me. 6. The stronger the wind, the colder the weather. 7. The better you know the words, the more fluent your speech will be. 8. The more I walked around the town, the more people I got acquainted to.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 4

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык.

Radio and TV in my life

I think it is impossible to imagine our life without radio and TV. Radio and TV are widely used in today’s world. It is the quickest means of spreading news and information. Radio plays an important role in reflecting the life of society and building opinions, in entertainment. Radio performs the service of information well enough but on TV everything is much more real. Radio and TV keep us informed about current events, extend the education, allow us to follow the latest developments in science and politics and offer an endless number of programs which are both instructive and entertaining. So, they give us a lot of useful information.

When I come home from school, I turn on the radio and go about my household duties. The best radio stations for me are Europe Plus and Hit FM. They broadcast many interesting programs, but I prefer to listen to news and music. I watch TV in the evening, when all the lessons are done. Sometimes we can watch rather interesting movies on TV. There are diffe­rent kinds of movies, for instance: an action movie, war mo- vies, detective movies, adventure movies and comic movies. As for me, I prefer to watch comic and detective movies.

My favourite channel is the «TV 1000», Discovery Channel and ORT, because they satisfy my different interests in the best way. There are many interesting programs for me. I like these programs, because there are not so many advertisements. Also, every weekend there are many interesting movies and programs, which are popular all over the world. Also there are lots of programs, where everyone can win something.

That’s why, I think, we can’t live without TV and radio nowadays.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. What … the weather like today? 2. … you ready for the lesson yesterday? 3. I … at home the whole evening tomorrow. 4. Where … he when I came to your place yesterday? 5. My parents … out of town today. 6. How … your mother? 7. It … not polite to be late. 8. Your summer plans … rather interesting. 9. Paul … glad to see you once again. 10. What subject … your favourite?

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 2. He has got... camera. 3. We go to ...beach in summer. 4. Christopher Columbus crossed… Atlantic Ocean. 5. He plays ...tennis. 6. My father isn't at... home. 7. Paula comes from ... Canada. 8. It's ... glove Michael Jackson wore in the "Bad" video. 9. This is ... old pair of trousers. 10. He lives in ...Colorado.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. It was raining heavily the whole day yesterday. 2. He always meets his girlfriend after school. 3. Ann was asked a very difficult question at the lesson. 4. George is waiting for Mary at the station. 5. Gary will visit his granny tomorrow. 6. The telephone is broken.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. Travelling is becoming (expensive) than it was some years ago. 2. My bags seemed to get (heavy) as I carried them. 3. I enjoyed our visit to the museum. It was (interesting) than I had expected. 4. Jack isn’t as (old) as he looks. 5. She is (intelligent) student in the class. 6. It is one of (nice) rooms in the hotel. 7. As the conversation went on, she became (talkative) than before. 8. Your English is improving. It is getting (good) and (good). 9. Canada is (large) than the United States. 10. She is (good) player in the team.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more the less.

1. The less baggage you have to carry, the better. 2. The faster the train, the earlier we will arrive. 3. The more I thought about my departure, the more frightened I got. 4. The cheaper the hotel, the worse the service. 5. The more I speak to him, the less trouble I have. 6. The more I learn the words, the better I read. 7. The sunnier the day, the happier I feel. 8. The more you travel, the more interesting it is to speak to you.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 5

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

At the theatre

The 20th century brought great changes into the theatre. Cinema, radio, television, video altered the course of the major performing arts and created the new ones. But still there are hundreds of puppet theatres, conservatoires and philharmonics, musical comedy theatres, drama theatres and opera houses where the audiences are excited at the prospect of seeing a play and the actors are most encouraged by the warm reception. But before going to a theatre you should book a ticket at a box-office. The most expensive seats are in the stalls, boxes and dress-circle. The seats in the balcony, pit and the upper circle are less expensive, they are cheap. Then at the entrance to the theatre the attendant tears your theatre ticket in half. He gives you your half back so that you can find your seat by its number. Another attendant shows you to your seat and sells a programme that will tell you which parts the actors are playing and how many acts there are in the play. Then you take your seat and may enjoy the play.

I have always envied the dwellers of large cities. They have so many opportunities to enjoy themselves. Theatres, cinemas, variety shows, circus, conservatoire, concert halls, etc. are at their desposal. In provincial towns like mine is we have only amateur dramatics. That’s why I always take the smallest chance to go to a theatre when in a city.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. There … a big parade today. 2. There … two lamps in the room. 3. ... there any new words presented at the last lesson? 4. It … cold yesterday. 5. I … glad to see you here now. 6. He …not … at home tomorrow. 7. ... it dark in the street? 8. My friends … not present at the last conference. 9. Who … not here? 10. My friend … an economist.

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Who is ...President of the United States? 2. He is ...most intelligent student in the college. 3. He went to ...bed at 10 p.m. 4. Dickens' father was sent to ... prison for debts. 5. She goes to ...school. 6. Where is ... Mississippi river? 7. Do you want to go to ... theatre with us? 8. What is … capital of Italy? 9. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 10. He has got... camera.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. He lived in Spain 10 years ago. 2. Willie usually walks to work. 3. Nel has already invited his friends to the concert. 4. George was caught by the police yesterday. 5. Garry will tell us the truth. 6. Nick was reading a new detective story at 5 o’clock yesterday.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. You looked depressed this morning but you look much (happy) now. 2. Since she has been in Britain, her English has got (good). 3. I’m a bit late. I got here as (fast) as I could. 4. We stayed at (cheap) hotel in the town. 5. That’s (boring) film I have ever seen. 6. The hole in my pullover is getting (big) from day to day. 7. It is (valuable) picture in the gallery. 8. It was (bad) experience in my life. 9. As I waited for my interview, I became (nervous). 10. I’m afraid the problem is much (complicated) than it seems.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The younger you are, the easier it is to learn. 2. The more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. 3. The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. 4. The shorter the night, the longer the day. 5. The happier you are, the better it is for me. 6. The stronger the wind, the colder the weather. 7. The better you know the words, the more fluent your speech will be. 8. The more I walked around the town, the more people I got acquainted to.

СONTROL WORK 1

Variant 6

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Ответьте письменно на вопросы

Music in our life

I love music, I think people cannot live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape — recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter what kind of music you prefer: rock, pop, classical, jazz. A lot of people are fond of music. They buy tapes, go to the concerts, visit Concert Halls and Opera Theatres.

I enjoy listening music because it reflects my moods and emotions. Very often when I’m blue, I play my favourite merry songs and feel much better.

Sometimes I attend music halls and the concerts, when popular groups and singers are there. I like watching music programs on TV. I like to know more and more about popular ta­lented groups and singers I like. One wall of my room is covered with posters of «Bon Jovi», «Scorpions», «Roxette», Russian singers Agutin, Sjutkin, Linda and others.

Some people go to music schools, they play different musical instruments, sing in the chorus, try to compose music.

Unfortunally there are so many ungifted singers on the stages, that it makes me sad. To have a good producer doesn’t mean to have good ears and voice. I think that only talented people can claim to be singers.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. Ben … my friend. Where … he now? 2. I … in my room now. 3. … Tom and Sally your kids? Yes, they … . 4. My cousin … not at home the day before yesterday. 5. Our friends … in Moscow last week. 6. Who … present at tomorrow’s conference? 7. My father … fond of sports when he was younger. 8. … you interested in music? Yes, I …. 9. Mary and I … in the cinema long ago. 10. … it cold or hot last summer in your region?

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 2. He has got... camera. 3. We go to ...beach in summer. 4. Christopher Columbus crossed… Atlantic Ocean. 5. He plays ...tennis. 6. My father isn't at... home. 7. Paula comes from ... Canada. 8. It's ... glove Michael Jackson wore in the "Bad" video. 9. This is ... old pair of trousers. 10. He lives in ...Colorado.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. Angela went to London last year. 2. The students will be taught English next year. 3. Mike rarely does his morning exercises. 4. Nora has been to England recently. 5. She is having a rest now. 6. Helena had baked a cake before she saw her guests in.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. This sentence is (difficult) than the first one. 2. The cat is much (happy) in its new home. 3. This piece of homework is as (bad) as the previous one. 4. Winter in London is (foggy) than in Paris. 5. This was (large) power station I have ever seen. 6. He bought the toys at (near) shop. 7. Her illness was (serious) than we thought before. 8. It’s becoming (hard) and (hard) to find a job. 9. As the day went, the weather got (bad). 10. Everest is (high) mountain in the world.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The warmer the weather, the better I feel. 2. The more I got to know him, the more I liked him. 3. The more goods you will sell, the more your profit will be. 4. The longer she waited, the more impatient she became. 5. The higher the prices, the better the goods. 6. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate. 7. The sooner we leave, the sooner we will arrive. 8. The more expensive the hotel, the better the service.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 7

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

MASS MEDIA

Mass media or mass communications are the press, radio and television.

Every day we read newspapers and magazines, listen to radio and watch TV. Nowadays there are so many newspapers and magazines, radio stations and TV channels that we have to be very -selective and give preference to some of them.

What newspapers and magazines do I prefer to read? I like to read the following newspapers: «Komsomolskaya Pravda»(«KomsomolTruth»), «Nezavisimost» («Independence»), «Argumenty і Fakty» («Arguments and Facts»).

Several periodicals are available in English. As far as newspapers are concerned they may be daily, or weekly. Magazines may be weekly, monthly and quarterly.

The newspapers and magazines I read are the most readable and have a large readership or circulation. For example, «Argumenty і Fakty» has a circulation of more than 23 000 000. It is the largest in the world. The newspapers contain and give coverage of local, home and foreign affairs. Their publications deal with very burning problems of our history, latest events and forecasts for future. They also touch upon cultural, sport news. I like the way they present different points of view, approaches to the problems. My parents and I subscribe to some periodicals, so we are subscribers. We buy some of newspapers and magazines in a kiosk.

I often listen to radio, especially in the morning before I leave for school. I prefer to listen to «Мауак» («Lighthouse») programm. They broadcast much news and music. I like to listen to weekend programmes, some of them are very amusing and entertaining.

As to the TV, we have 24 channels. I prefer to watch youth programmes.

In addition I like to see interesting films. They might be feature, adventure, scientific, horror, cartoon and other films. I enjoy seeing Walt Disney’s cartoons. Now and then I like to see the programme «Love at First Sight». It is an enjoyable and entertaining one.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. There … a lot of books in our library. 2. It … late when I returned home yesterday. 3. He … a handsome young man. 4. It … rainy and sleety tomorrow. 5. I … happy to meet you. 6. The day I got married … the happiest day in my life. 7. … you … present at tomorrow’s meeting. I think, I … . 8. What time … it now? It … 7 o’clock. 9. They … surprised to see me yesterday. 10. We … not struck by his behaviour last time we saw him.

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Who is ...President of the United States? 2. He is ...most intelligent student in the college. 3. He went to ...bed at 10 p.m. 4. Dickens' father was sent to ... prison for debts. 5. She goes to ...school. 6. Where is ... Mississippi river? 7. Do you want to go to ... theatre with us? 8. What is … capital of Italy? 9. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 10. He has got... camera.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. Mary always speaks English at the lessons fluently. 2. The children are playing football in the yard now. 3. The text has just been translated by the children. 4. Nick spent his holidays in the South last year. 5. Sabina’s parents will be working in the garden the whole morning. 6. The letter was sent yesterday.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. My brother is much (young) than me. 2. The Opera House is one of (beautiful) buildings in the city. 3. The sound grew (faint) and (faint). 4. I have no one (near) than you. 5. Nick’s English is as (fluent) as mine. 6. To my mind, this restaurant is much (good) than that over there. 7. In my opinion, this last work is (bad) than the previous one. 8. Nizhni Novgorod is one of (large) cities of Russia. 9. This is (good) film I have ever seen. 10. I received from the book (little) information than from my teacher.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The more you read, the more you learn. 2. The better we know the grammar rules, the fewer mistakes we make. 3. The higher we climb the mountain, the colder is the air around us. 4. The more we study English, the better we understand it. 5. The longer the night lasts, the shorter the day is. 6. The better you learn the words, the sooner you will master your English. 7. The more we know about the nature, the more control we get over it. 8. The better we know this girl, the more we like her.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 8

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

MY HOBBY

Tastes differ. Different people like different things, different people have different hobbies. I go in for sports, I like to play tennis. I go to play tennis every day. Sport is very important part of our life. Many people go in for sports, they jogging, walking, swimming, skating, skiing, train themselves in clubs and different sections. Physical training is an important subject at scool. Pupils play volleyball, football, basketball.

I have been playing tennis for 5 years. Tennis became very popular now. I take part in different competitions. To be in a good shape I’m jogging every morning and do my morning exercises. Everyone should do all he can to stay healthy and choose the sport he is interested in. I do not understand people who say that they like sport, but they only watch sport on TV.

If one goes in for sports he feels much better, looks much better, sleeps much better. Your physical appearance will change too. You will be slimmer and trimmer. And what is even more important you will not get sick often.

Why do I go in for sports? Because I think that it is very important for a man to be strong and well-built. Sport is not for weak, because, you have to learn how to lose, and it’s not easy. My favourite proverb says: «A sound mind in sound body».

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. What … the weather like today? 2. … you ready for the lesson yesterday? 3. I … at home the whole evening tomorrow. 4. Where … he when I came to your place yesterday? 5. My parents … out of town today. 6. How … your mother? 7. It … not polite to be late. 8. Your summer plans … rather interesting. 9. Paul … glad to see you once again. 10. What subject … your favourite?

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 2. He has got... camera. 3. We go to ...beach in summer. 4. Christopher Columbus crossed… Atlantic Ocean. 5. He plays ...tennis. 6. My father isn't at... home. 7. Paula comes from ... Canada. 8. It's ... glove Michael Jackson wore in the "Bad" video. 9. This is ... old pair of trousers. 10. He lives in ...Colorado.

4. Определите в следующих предложениях время, форму и залог. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. It was raining heavily the whole day yesterday. 2. He always meets his girlfriend after school. 3. Ann was asked a very difficult question at the lesson. 4. George is waiting for Mary at the station. 5. Gary will visit his granny tomorrow. 6. The telephone is broken.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. Travelling is becoming (expensive) than it was some years ago. 2. My bags seemed to get (heavy) as I carried them. 3. I enjoyed our visit to the museum. It was (interesting) than I had expected. 4. Jack isn’t as (old) as he looks. 5. She is (intelligent) student in the class. 6. It is one of (nice) rooms in the hotel. 7. As the conversation went on, she became (talkative) than before. 8. Your English is improving. It is getting (good) and (good). 9. Canada is (large) than the United States. 10. She is (good) player in the team.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more the less.

1. The less baggage you have to carry, the better. 2. The faster the train, the earlier we will arrive. 3. The more I thought about my departure, the more frightened I got. 4. The cheaper the hotel, the worse the service. 5. The more I speak to him, the less trouble I have. 6. The more I learn the words, the better I read. 7. The sunnier the day, the happier I feel. 8. The more you travel, the more interesting it is to speak to you.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 9

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

CHOOSING A CAREER

Let me introduce myself. My name is Masha. I have left school this year. It is my dream to become a student of the English department. I want to study English. German and maybe French.

Knowledge of a foreign language opens a new world for us. If you know a foreign language, you can speak with foreigners and it is a way to better understanding. If you know a foreign language you can read books in the original, and it is a way to better understanding of other people’s nature and culture.

In our country children study different foreign languages. At school I took up English. I read stories by English, American and Australian writers. It has become my habit to read English books in adapted form every day. I learn poems and do a lot of grammar exercises. Now I know I must work hard to master English. Studying the English language under the guidance of the University teachers I want to learn much about the history of words, their origin and usage in ancient times. For example, the word «window» is made of two very old Anglo-Saxon words, such as «wind» and «eye». The word «window» means «the wind’s eye». It tells us of the time when a window was only a hole in the wall, and the wind used to come through it.

When I finish my studies, I’ll begin teaching in a secondary school. I think I’ll enjoy the work greatly. Teaching is a noble profession. In modern times all kinds of specialists need foreign languages in their work — teachers, doctors, engineers and people in many other professions. If a specialist doesn’t know a foreign language he can’t use all the foreign books which he needs in-his work. I want to teach my pupils to read English books in the original, so they won’t depend on translations. I hope I’ve chosen the right profession.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. There … a big parade today. 2. There … two lamps in the room. 3. ... there any new words presented at the last lesson? 4. It … cold yesterday. 5. I … glad to see you here now. 6. He …not … at home tomorrow. 7. ... it dark in the street? 8. My friends … not present at the last conference. 9. Who … not here? 10. My friend … an economist.

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Who is ...President of the United States? 2. He is ...most intelligent student in the college. 3. He went to ...bed at 10 p.m. 4. Dickens' father was sent to ... prison for debts. 5. She goes to ...school. 6. Where is ... Mississippi river? 7. Do you want to go to ... theatre with us? 8. What is … capital of Italy? 9. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 10. He has got... camera.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. He lived in Spain 10 years ago. 2. Willie usually walks to work. 3. Nel has already invited his friends to the concert. 4. George was caught by the police yesterday. 5. Garry will tell us the truth. 6. Nick was reading a new detective story at 5 o’clock yesterday.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. You looked depressed this morning but you look much (happy) now. 2. Since she has been in Britain, her English has got (good). 3. I’m a bit late. I got here as (fast) as I could. 4. We stayed at (cheap) hotel in the town. 5. That’s (boring) film I have ever seen. 6. The hole in my pullover is getting (big) from day to day. 7. It is (valuable) picture in the gallery. 8. It was (bad) experience in my life. 9. As I waited for my interview, I became (nervous). 10. I’m afraid the problem is much (complicated) than it seems.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The younger you are, the easier it is to learn. 2. The more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. 3. The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. 4. The shorter the night, the longer the day. 5. The happier you are, the better it is for me. 6. The stronger the wind, the colder the weather. 7. The better you know the words, the more fluent your speech will be. 8. The more I walked around the town, the more people I got acquainted to.

CONTROL WORK 1

Variant 10

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Письменно ответьте на вопросы.

THE HOUSE OF MY DREAM

Everyone likes dreaming. Dream is a hope for better things. It helps us to overcome the difficulties of our daily routine. A dream depends on people, on their education, nationality, character and other things. People imagine they have a lot of money, own family, an expensive car. Other people imagine themselves to be presidents of different countries or whole planets, etc.

I’d like to tell you about the house of my dream. I’d like to have my own house on the bank of a beautiful river with crystal water, surrounded by high mountains, covered with green forest of evergreen trees.

I would live there with my wife and two children. I imagine my house to be a 2 storeyed building. Near the front side it has a facade with columns and steps up to the front door. There are also two balconies and a terrace in my house. The windows are in the shape of arches. Through them you can see a wonderful landscape. There are lots of fir trees and flowers around the house. And you can walk in the shade of these trees listening to the birds singing.

As you come through the front door, you find yourself in a large hall with an open fireplace. One of the doors leads to the living room. This room faces the south, so it’s very sunny and has a lovely view of the whole valley. In the middle of this room there’s a thick Persian carpet.

There are few units of furniture in this room. On the left there’s a leather sofa and small table nearby, on the right you can see home cinema and satellite receiver. There are two arm­chairs in the corner of this room. In the living room we spend our evenings chatting with each other, children play with a kitten.

Then a wide staircase takes you to the first floor where there are four bedrooms. My children’s rooms are really vast. The wallpapers are very colourful in bright shapes. Also there are lots of toys to play with.

In the basement there is a big garage for our cars. We have got two cars: one for me and one for my wife.

Behind the house there is a swimming bath, covered with glass. There are some plastic armchairs around the swimming bath. Our house looks peaceful and calm and the calmest room is my study. Next door to the study there is our library. It is a huge room with thousands books on history, astronomy, physics, science fictions, fantasy, poetry, etc. Someone might think that it is an antagonism, because everything we want to read we can receive via Internet, but I like real books, to handle them in my hands, to read them page by page. As for my children, they prefer associating with their friends.

2. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола to be.

1. Ben … my friend. Where … he now? 2. I … in my room now. 3. … Tom and Sally your kids? Yes, they … . 4. My cousin … not at home the day before yesterday. 5. Our friends … in Moscow last week. 6. Who … present at tomorrow’s conference? 7. My father … fond of sports when he was younger. 8. … you interested in music? Yes, I …. 9. Mary and I … in the cinema long ago. 10. … it cold or hot last summer in your region?

3. Вставьте в пропуски необходимые артикли: определенный, неопределенный или нулевой.

1. Is Paris in ... United Kingdom? 2. He has got... camera. 3. We go to ...beach in summer. 4. Christopher Columbus crossed… Atlantic Ocean. 5. He plays ...tennis. 6. My father isn't at... home. 7. Paula comes from ... Canada. 8. It's ... glove Michael Jackson wore in the "Bad" video. 9. This is ... old pair of trousers. 10. He lives in ...Colorado.

4. Задайте по 3 вопроса к каждому предложению.

1. Angela went to London last year. 2. The students will be taught English next year. 3. Mike rarely does his morning exercises. 4. Nora has been to England recently. 5. She is having a rest now. 6. Helena had baked a cake before she saw her guests in.

5. Употребите прилагательные, данные в скобках, в нужной степени сравнения.

1. This sentence is (difficult) than the first one. 2. The cat is much (happy) in its new home. 3. This piece of homework is as (bad) as the previous one. 4. Winter in London is (foggy) than in Paris. 5. This was (large) power station I have ever seen. 6. He bought the toys at (near) shop. 7. Her illness was (serious) than we thought before. 8. It’s becoming (hard) and (hard) to find a job. 9. As the day went, the weather got (bad). 10. Everest is (high) mountain in the world.

6. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на конструкции типа the more …the less.

1. The warmer the weather, the better I feel. 2. The more I got to know him, the more I liked him. 3. The more goods you will sell, the more your profit will be. 4. The longer she waited, the more impatient she became. 5. The higher the prices, the better the goods. 6. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate. 7. The sooner we leave, the sooner we will arrive. 8. The more expensive the hotel, the better the service.

Рекомендации по выполнению контрольной работы № 2.

Для того чтобы выполнить контрольную работу № 2 необходимо усвоить следующие разделы изучаемого курса иностранного (английского) языка:

1. Времена глагола в действительном залоге.

2. Времена глагола в страдательном залоге.

3. Типы и структура вопросов.

4. Степени сравнения прилагательных и наречий.

Устная тема: В поисках работы

CONTROL WORK 2

Variant 1

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Задайте по содержанию текста 3 вопроса и дайте на них ответы.

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on October 16, 1854. His father was a famous Irish surgeon. His mother was well known in Dublin as a writer of verse and prose.

At school, and later at Oxford, Oscar displayed gift for art and the humanities.

While at the university, Wilde became one of the most famous personalities of the day: he wore his hair long, decorated his room with different beautiful things. His witty sayings were well known among the students.

After graduating from the university, Wilde turned his attention to writing, travelling and lecturing.

Oscar Wilde earned the reputation of being the leader of the Aesthetic Movement and an apostle of beauty.

His most famous works appeared over the next ten years. The most popular are «The Happy Prince and Other Tales», «The Picture of Dorian Gray», and his comedies «Lady Wind­ermere’s Fan», «An Ideal Husband», «The Importance of Being Earnest».

Wilde also wrote poems, essays, reviews, letters. He attracted the attention of his audiences by the brilliance of his conversation, his knowledge, and the force of his personality.

In his works, especially in his tales, he glorifies beauty, and not only the beauty of nature or artificial beauty, but the beauty of devoted love. He admires unselfishness, kindness and generosity («The Happy Prince», «The Nightingale and the Rose») and despises egoism and greed («The Selfish Giant», «The Devoted Friend»). The theme of most of his works, even of his tales, is quite realistic. He shows the contrast between wealth and poverty. His own sympathy for poor, labouring people is quite evident.

At the height of his popularity and success, tragedy struck. He was accused of immorality and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. When released from prison in 1897, he lived main­ly on the Continent, settling later in Paris. In 1898 he published his poem «Ballad of Reading Gaol». He died in Paris in 1900.

2. Употребите глагол, данный в скобках, в нужной форме действительного залога.

1. What you (do) in your spare time? Have you got any hobbies? 2. It’s usually dry here at this time of the year. It (not/rain) much. 3. Mary usually (phone) me on Friday but she (not/phone) me last Friday. 4. Look! That man over there (wear) the same sweater as you. 5. I still don’t know what to do. I (not/decide) yet. 6. Don’t worry about your exam. I’m sure you (pass) it successfully. 7. We (play) tennis from 5 till 6 tomorrow. 8. I (see) Tom yesterday but I (not/see) him today. 9. When Sarah arrived at the party, Paul already (go) home. 10. The match (finish) by 9.30 tomorrow.

3. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Continuous.

1. Hello, Pat! Where you (to go)? 2. I (to read) a very interesting book now. 3. Nellie (to wait) for me outside the cinema now. 4. We (to watch) a new soap opera when the electricity went off. 5. What you (to do) when I met you yesterday? 6. My father (to repair) his car the whole day tomorrow. 7. What you (to do) at 5 p.m. next Sunday? 8. Where is Mary? She (to type) her daily report. 9. We (not/to drive) fast when the accident took place. 10. Look! The puppies (to sleep).

4. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Indefinite.

1. They always (to discuss) all their problems. 2. I (to drink) orange juice every morning. 3. What you (to read) before you go to bed? 4. They (to go) to the cinema last week. 5. Where he (to go) yesterday? 6. Mary (not/to write) a letter to her boy friend yesterday. 7. I think, she (see) me off at the station. 8. He (to ring) you up tomorrow? 9. I (not/to enjoy) pop music at all. 10. He (not/to tidy) his room on Saturday.

5. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Perfect.

1. I just (to finish) my work. 2. You (to read) this book yet? 3. He already (to sell) all his goods. 4. Sally (to do) her homework before she went for a walk. 5. Sue (to drive) home by midnight tomorrow. 6. How many pages he already (to write)? 7. I (not/to be) to Rome yet. 8. I didn’t know Clare. I never (to see) her before. 9. The train (to start) when they arrived at the station. 10. Terry (to sew) her new dress by the end of this week.

6. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Perfect Continuous.

1. She (to play) poker since morning. 2. What you (to do) for 2 hours already? 3. John (to work) on this problem for a week when the delegation of foreign experts arrived at the institute. 4. How long you (to fish) here? Have you caught anything? 5. My mother (to grow) this sort of tomatoes for 5 years already. 6. I (to read) this book for a week before I return it to the library. 7. That strange man (to stand) at the corner since early morning. 8. How long this man (to wait) for you at the station before you met? 9. I (to study) English for 2 months before the following exam. 10. I (to shop) in the supermarket for half an hour when I lost my wallet.

7. Передайте следующие предложения в Passive Voice.

1. I bought potatoes yesterday. 2. We shall bring the books tomorrow. 3. They are repairing the clock now. 4. They sell milk in this shop. 5. I have translated the whole text. 6. They broke the window last week. 7. When I came home, they had eaten the sweets. 8. We shall do the work in the evening. 9. He wrote this book in the 19-th century. 10. They were playing tennis from four till five. 4

CONTROL WORK 2

Variant 2

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст на русский язык. Задайте по содержанию текста 3 вопроса и дайте на них ответы.

In the history of the English literature Jerome K. Jerome occupies a modest place. He cannot be compared with Dickens, Thackeray, or Bernard Shaw, but he is well known as a writer- humorist not only in his country but in other countries too.

Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in England on May 2, 1859 into the family of ruined businessman. Jerome’s childhood was poor and sad. He could not finish school because his father died in 1871 and the boy had to begin working to support his family. First he worked as a clerk. Later he took up teaching journalism and acting. For three years he was an actor and had to play different parts. He had very little money and often went hungry and had no place to sleep.

In his free moments Jerome tried to write. He wrote plays, stories and articles, but nothing was published.

His first literary success was a one-act comedy which was performed in the Globe theatre in London in 1886.

In 1889 a collection of his articles was published. They were published as a book under the title «The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow». This book became very popular in England, and it was published 105 times in 4 years. In 1889 Jerome’s best book «Three Men in a Boat» also came out.

«The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow» and «Three Men in a Boat» made the author famous. The books were translated into several European languages.

In the following years Jerome published several books and plays. He went travelling all over Europe and in 1899 he visited St. Petersburg, where he was met with enthusiasm. He knew Russian literature very well.

Jerome K. Jerome also wrote serious books, but the public didn’t like them.He criticized German imperialism and the policy of Britain in China.

Jerome’s last book was his autobiography «My Life and Time». He died in 1927. The works of Jerome are full of humour and they can’t but amuse the reader.

2. Употребите глагол, данный в скобках, в нужной форме действительного залога.

1. I (not/to understand) the sentence. 2. John is away on holiday. He (to go) to Spain. 3. Sally (to work) here since she graduated from the institute. 4. The man sitting next to me was nervous because he (not/to fly) before. 5. I think the weather (to be) nice later. 6. We are late. The film (to start) when we get to the cinema. 7. How often you (to go) to the cinema? 8. I (to buy) new shoes. Do you like them? 9. When I got home, Bill (to lie) on the sofa. 10. Mike (not/to watch) TV yesterday. He had no time.

3. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Continuous.

1. Look! It (to rain) heavily. 2. The children (to play) football in the yard now. 3. Mike (to paint) the walls of his room when he heard a strange sound outside. 4. What is the matter? What (to go) on? 5. What you (to do) when the electricity went off? 6. They (not/to sleep) when I came into the room. 7. Carl (to wait) for you from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow. 8. I (to read) for my exam at the moment. 9. I (to stay) at home the whole next week. 10. What you (to talk) about, I wonder?

4. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Indefinite.

1. I always (to get) up early on Sunday. 2. He (not/to do) his homework properly. 3. Terry (to dance) very well. 4. Shelly (to read) a new novel of this author yesterday. 5. Val (not/to know) what to do in these circumstances. 6. What time you usually (to have) breakfast? 7. What time he (to have) dinner yesterday? 8. I hope we (to meet) tomorrow. 9. You (to call) on me next Sunday? 10. What does he do? He (to work) as an engineer at a big plant.

5. Употребите глаголы, данные в скобках, в Present, Past или Future Perfect.

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