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TEST 3 A. Choose the correct word to fill in the gaps. 1.discovered/found out a)After a few minutes of the lecture, the professor ---- that nobody was listening to him. b)Who exactly ---- America? Christopher Columbus or Amerigo Vespucci? 2. work/job a) I had been looking for a good ---- before I found one. b) Sorry, can’t speak now, have a lot of ---- to do. 3. colleagues / employees a) Mr. Smith thanked his …. for their support in his research. b) The company’s business is growing, so it needs to hire more … 4. Geography / Earth Science a) Ann wants to travel to all those countries she studied in her … class. b) Jack finds … fascinating, because he learns a lot of things about the formation and history of our planet. 5. lift / raise a) Please, help me to ---- this sofa, it’s very heavy. b) If you want to say something, don’t shout, just ---- your hand. B. Fill in the missing words. sound overtime freelancer came brought up deadlines 6. Soon the brothers ---- to the conclusion that it was heat but not smoke that lifted things. 7. He was an army officer and ---- his sun like a little soldier, hoping it would build his son’s character. 8. The missing explorers returned home safe and ---- . 9. What I like about working as a ---- is that I work at home. 10. The salary is good, the job is rewarding, the only problem is that it’s a bit hard for me to meet ----. 11. Jane has worked ---- everyday this week, as it is the busiest time of the year. C. Put the verbs in brackets into the past perfect or the past perfect continuous. 12. A: Jack looked really tired yesterday. B: No wonder, he (work) on the computer all night 13. A: Did Sally help you do the project? B: No, by the time she came, we (finish) it already. 14. A: Elisa looked happy when I saw her. B: It’s because she (get) her driving license 15. A: Mum was really angry at me. B: I know. She … (clean) the house all morning when I stepped in those muddy shoes. 16. A: Was Jenny upset that I called her so late? B: No, she … (not/go) to bed yet. E. Choose the correct item. 17. Who was on/in charge of building the Big Ben? 18. Nobody can show good results under/in pressure. 19. After the university she made a career by/in law. 20. In/At the age of 5 Mozart could play the musical instrument brilliantly. 21. Mari Curie died by/of radioactive poisoning.

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контрольная работа по ТЕМЕ «МУЗЫКА»

контрольная работа по ТЕМЕ «МУЗЫКА» I. Write in English. 1. место (в театре, на стадионе)- 2. романтический- 3. композитор- 4. пианист- 5. гастролировать- 6. записывать на пленку- 7. стоящий, заслуживающий внимания- II. READ THE TEXT Прочитайте текст о роли музыки. Установите соответствие между заголовками A-F и пронумерованными абзацами текста 1-5. Запишите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании есть один лишний заголовок. A. Music for stress and pain B. Personal attitude to music C. The right music to study better D. Get a better score and remember more E. Music is available for everyone F. All kinds of music have an effect Music 1. Music is not just entertainment. It is medicine for both the brain and the body. Don Campbell is an expert on The Mozart effect and the incredible power of music. He says that all kinds of music, from Mozart to jazz, from Latin to rock can affect our learning and our health. 2. Many people use music to help them feel relaxed after a busy day at work. Music can also reduce the stress of being ill, especially by reducing pain. The director of Baltimore Hospital says that thirty minutes of classical music has the same effect as ten milligrams of the painkiller Valium. 3. Campbell also says that music can help you concentrate but you need the right kind of music for you mood. And you need to listen for about ten minutes before you start studying. Perhaps your mind needs relaxing or maybe you are tired and you want to feel more energetic. So you should choose the appropriate music to help you. You can use many different kinds of music to help you concentrate. Mozart’s music is very popular, however, because it is very organized and it makes your brain more alert and imaginative. 4. Music helps you to study better and it can also actually make you more intelligent. In one study, students who listened to Mozart before doing a test got much higher marks than those who didn’t. Many students also show that children who learn to play a musical instrument before the age of twelve have better memories for the rest of their lives. 5. As for me, I grew up listening to classical music. Mainly Beethoven, Mozart and a lot of Italian opera, and this is what I love listening to in the evening. Also I’m really into jazz music, especially singers like Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone. I would love to sing like them or play an instrument, the piano or the guitar. So, yes, I love music but not all types. Text 1 2 3 4 5 Statement III. Use of English 1 . Elton John (1947-), an outstanding British musician, is famous all over the world. What made Elton John famous? For questions 1-6 choose the word (from the box) to fill in the gaps in the text. There is an example at the beginning (0). Elton John is one of the most famous British singers, composers and pianists. Elton John (0) playing the piano when he was 3. In 1966 Elton John wrote music for the (1)_____written by Bernie Taupin and sent it to him. And their partnership (2)___to this day. John's first American concert (3) ___ in Los Angeles and was a success. In 1985 John was one of the many (4)___ at Live Aid, the charity marathon concert. In the 1990s Elton John was known as one of the most popular musicians. In 1997 John lost two close (5)____, the world famous Italian designer Gianni Versace and Diana, the Princess of Wales. His (6)____ in her memory and his song Candle in the Wind («Свеча на ветру») raised millions of pounds that went to Diana Memorial Fund (Фонд памяти). Today Elton John continues to perform with many world famous musicians. Started, friends, musicians, continues, took place, concerts, songs 0. Started Number Word 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. IV. Сultural Awareness. Match! F.e. 1- - D 1. Promenade Concerts A. is a famous British composer who wrote the first British national opera. 2. Benjamin Britten B. is an annual holiday of music and drama. 3. Henry Purcell C. are the most popular British rock group. 4. The Beatles D. were started to teach young people to listen to classical music. 5. The Edinburgh Festival E. is a famous British composer and pianist who wrote symphony, choral music and music for children.