Тесты для входного и итогового контроля каждого модуля, ключи к тестам, лексический минимум, тексты для дополнительного чтения

2. 
   Read and translate the following text. Use a dictionary if necessary.
   

The first page of history of my native town dates approximately 50 years back.

On June 7^th, 1958 the first builders arrived to a wooden ravine near Sloboda village. A few days after the ravine turned into an encampment. This was a starting point for the construction of a big industrial complex and the development of chemical and oil-processing industry in Belarus.

At first the name of the settlement was Pionerskiy. On October 23^rd, 1959 it received its first official name – the Polotskiy settlement.

The main task was to build an oil-processing plant. At the end of 1962 the construction of its first technological line was completed.

On December 14^th, 1963 the Polotskiy settlement was renamed Novopolotsk

Novopolotsk today is an industrial town with a big oil and chemical complex. Novopolotsk has the population of 107,400 people. There are 12 industrial plants in the town. The most important plants are the Chemical Works «Polymir», the Measuring Devices Works, the Protein and Vitamin Concentration Plant and the Oil-Refinery Plant, nowadays it is known as «Naftan». Novopolotsk has more than 3,000 state-owned and private enterprises. It has a 60% stake in the region’s industrial output and export. The town has established trade and economic relations with all CIS countries and more than 30 other countries around the world.

Every third out of 107,400 inhabitants studies. Novopolotsk has a great educational system: kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, evening schools, a gymnasium, lyceums and an out-of-school centre. Special attention has been paid to the development of schools which focus on further study in the areas of art, architecture, choreography, music and foreign languages. The town has created excellent conditions for vocational training with the Oil Training College, two vocational technical schools and a music college. Polotsk State University maintains a centuries-old tradition of education. Nowadays the future high skilled specialists are trained at 10 faculties of the university.

Novopolotsk is also famous as a scientific and cultural centre. It has a Museum of History and Culture, a Craft and National Culture Centre, an Art Gallery and a Centralized Library System, which includes the central library and a public centre for legal information with seven branches. Novopolotsk’s Central Library System was awarded a special library prize by the President of the Republic of Belarus.

There are some monuments and historical places of interest in our town. They are the following: the First Tent Monument to the builders of Novopolotsk, the monument to the memory of Liliya Kostetskaya, a young partisan who took part in the Great Patriotic War and was killed by fascists, and others.

Novopolotsk is a famous sport centre with 240 relevant facilities including stadiums, swimming pools, the Palace of Sports and Culture, sport complexes, shooting ranges, football fields, and volleyball and basketball arenas. There are more than 4,000 students attending sports schools. Recently, a Special Olympics school has started its enrollment. The town often hosts international tournaments and sport festivals. More than 100 citizens are members of Belarus’ national teams in various sporting events. Our athletes are well-known sports personalities.

There are four polyclinics and a hospital where highly qualified medical workers take care of the state of health of our dwellers.

In the centre of the town there is a central square – The Square of Builders. In the square there is a house where local authorities sit. Political meetings and demonstrations are held in the square. This is the venue of different folk festivals and holidays. It is nicely decorated and fully crowded during New Year holiday, the Easter, the Holiday of Collecting the Harvest or Shrovetide Carnival.

The town is quite modern with its five and nine-storied buildings. In recent years Novopolotsk has significantly extended its boundaries. Now people live in the modern cottage settlements of Mezhdurechye and Ekiman as well as downtown’s high-risers.

There are several fountains in our town. I think the most attractive one is near the musical school in the main Molodezhnaya Street. It has a lovely sculpture of a boy sitting on a large ball. To my mind it symbolizes that the great majority of town residence is the youth. Probably as the proof of that when the weather is fine there are a lot of prams with babies and small children running around the fountain. Everybody jokes that Novopolotsk consists of one long street (the street without the end). There is even the feature film with this very title about Novopolotsk and its builders.

My native town is situated in a very picturesque place. The landscape in this part of the country is very beautiful. The town is surrounded by deep forests where there are a lot of berries and mushrooms. One of its best known features is the town park which stretches along the bank of the Dvina River. It attracts everybody's attention; especially children rush there because of the numerous merry-go-rounds and side-shows. The park contributes greatly to the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

Novopolotsk welcomes guests visiting it on business or for pleasure: the oldest hotel of the town, «Belarus», has been remodeled recently. Hotel «Belarus» meets European standards, and many restaurants, cafes, sanatoriums and places of rest and relaxation are happy to receive customers from all over the world.

I think Novopolotsk is an easy town to live in – not too big and not too small. It is a student town and a perfect place to live and study.

My town is famous not only for its beauty, but also for its people. They are warm and friendly. You are welcome to visit my town.

1) What is your native town? Can you tell anything about it?

2) Where is Novopolotsk situated?

3) Is the town young?

4) How many years does the first page of history of Novopolotsk date back?

5) When did the first builders arrive to a wooden ravine near Sloboda village?

6) When was the Polotskiy settlement renamed Novopolotsk Town?

7) What is the population of Novopolotsk?

8) How many plants are there in the town?

9) Polotsk State University maintains a centuries-old tradition of education, doesn’t it?

10) Are there any monuments in our town?

11) Where can the residents go in for sports?

12) Who takes care of the state of health of our residents?

13) Where can our residents have a rest?

14) Where will you invite your guests?
III. Comprehension and Word Study.

1. Say whether it is true or false:

1) In this text the author gives the description of his friend’s native town.

2) Novopolotsk was founded in 1958 on the banks of the Dvina River.

3) Every third out of 107,400 inhabitants is a student of Polotsk State University.

4) In the Square of Builders there is a house where local authorities sit.

5) Political meetings and demonstrations are held in the centre of the town.

6) There are five polyclinics and two hospitals where highly qualified medical workers take care of the state of health of our dwellers.

7) The landscape of Novopolotsk is very beautiful.

8) The Square of Builders contributes greatly to the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

9) The Square of Builders has a lovely sculpture of a boy sitting on a large ball.

10) To the author’s mind the Square of Builders symbolizes that the great majority of town residence is the youth.
2. Join the parts of sentences.

A	В
1) This is the venue of	a) to the north of Vitebsk region.
2) The park contributes greatly to	b) its five and nine-storied buildings.
3) The town is surrounded by	c) a house where local authorities sit.
4) On June 7th, 1958 the first builders arrived to	d) its boundaries.
5) In recent years Novopolotsk has significantly extended	e) this very title about Novopolotsk and its builders.
6) The town is quite modern with	f) deep forests where there are a lot of berries and mushrooms.
7) Novopolotsk is situated	g) different folk festivals and holidays.
8) The town often hosts	h) a wooden ravine near Sloboda village.
9) There is even the feature film with	i) international tournaments and sport festivals.
10) In the square there is	j) the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

3. Translate into Russian:

native town; large enterprises; a wooden ravine; relevant facilities; a central square; local authorities; different folk festivals; nicely decorated; five and nine-storied buildings; international tournaments and sport festivals; high skilled specialists; highly qualified medical workers; the numerous merry-go-rounds; the relaxed atmosphere of the town; several fountains; a lovely sculpture of a boy; a student town.

1) Novopolotsk is situated to the north of Vitebsk region. (where)

2) On October 23^rd, 1959 Novopolotsk received its first official name – the Polotskiy settlement. (when)

3) My native town is situated in a very picturesque place. (what)

4) In the centre of the town there is a central square. (what)

5) Political meetings and demonstrations are held in the square. (what, where)

6) There are more than 4,000 students attending sports schools. (how many)

7) Nowadays the future high skilled specialists are trained at 10 faculties of the university. (where)

8) There are four polyclinics and a hospital where highly qualified medical workers take care of the state of health of our dwellers. (how many)

9) The park attracts everybody's attention. (what)

10) There are several fountains in our town. (where)
5. Read the following sentences from the text. Study the models of the Passive constructions. Say what tenses are used and translate into Russian. Put the sentences in the negative and interrogative forms.

1) Novopolotsk is situated to the north of Vitebsk region.

2) On December 14^th, 1963 the Polotskiy settlement was renamed Novopolotsk
Town.

3) The oldest hotel of the town, «Belarus», was remodeled recently.

4) Nowadays the future high skilled specialists are trained at 10 faculties of the university.

5) Special attention has been paid to the development of schools.

6) It is nicely decorated and fully crowded during New Year holiday, the Easter, the Holiday of Collecting the Harvest or Shrovetide Carnival.

7) The town is surrounded by deep forests where there are a lot of berries and mushrooms.

8) Political meetings and demonstrations are held in the square.

Change the following sentences from Active into Passive:

1) Now I will describe my native town.

2) In recent years Novopolotsk has significantly extended its boundaries.

3) The town has established trade and economic relations with more than 30 other countries around the world.

4) The town’s park attracts everybody's attention.

5) Novopolotsk welcomes guests.

1) It looks so beautiful … any time of the year, especially in spring, when everything is … bloom.

2) The first page … history of my native town dates … 50 years … .

3) Special attention has been paid … the development of schools.

4) … first the name of the settlement was Pionerskiy.

5) There are some monuments and historical places … interest in our town.

6) There are four polyclinics and a hospital where highly qualified medical workers take care … the state of health of our dwellers.

7) The park contributes greatly … the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

8) … my mind it symbolizes that the great majority of town residence is the youth.

9) … October 23^rd, 1959 it received its first official name – the Polotskiy settlement.

Novopolotsk is called as a town of chemistry. There are four large enterprises here: the Chemical Works «Polymir», the Measuring Devices Works, the Protein Vitamin Works and the Refinery Plant.

Every third out of 107,400 inhabitants 3. _____ (teaches, works, studies, travels). The future high skilled workers and specialists are trained at 4. _____ (private, secondary, primary, higher) schools, technical schools, the Oil Training College, Polotsk State University.

In the centre of the town there is a central square – The Square of Builders. In the square there is 5. _____ (a church, a factory, a house, a palace) where local authorities sit.

Palaces of Culture and cinema houses, stadiums and swimming-pools, schools and kindergartens, modern shops, cafes and restaurants are at the disposal of the town residents. The town is quite modern with its five and nine-storied 6. _____ (constructions, buildings, policlinics, structures). There is a number of libraries, a local museum and an art gallery, where different exhibitions are held.

There are four polyclinics and a hospital where highly qualified medical workers take care of the state of health of our dwellers.

Novopolotsk is situated in a very 7. _____ (dull, picturesque, awful, calm) place. Its landscape is very beautiful. One of its best known features is the town park which stretches along the bank of the Dvina River. The park contributes greatly to the relaxed atmosphere of the town.

There are several fountains in our town. I think the most attractive one is near the 8. _____ (secondary, sports, musical, higher) school in the main Molodezhnaya Street. It has a 9. _____ (single, lonely, lonesome, lovely) sculpture of a boy sitting on a large ball. To my mind it symbolizes that the great majority of town residence is the youth.

I think Novopolotsk is an 10._____ (healthy, difficult, inexpensive, easy) town to live in – not too big and not too small. It is a student town and a perfect place to live and study.
8. Study each paragraph. What single word explains the central idea of each passage? Find the topic sentence, and then list the details that support it.
IV. Speaking Practice.
1. Give details to expand an idea into a paragraph.

1) Novopolotsk is my native town.

2) Novopolotsk is called as a town of chemistry.

3) The Square of Builders is the most famous place in the town.

4) All modern conveniences are at the disposal of the town residents.

5) Novopolotsk has a very beautiful landscape.

• 
  What do you like best about living in Novopolotsk?
  
• 
  What would you miss if you had to live in another town / city?
  
• 
  Living in Novopolotsk. Advantages and disadvantages.
  

3.1. Read, translate and role-play the dialogues.

A

Mike: So tell me about your native town, Joyce.

Joyce: Well, it’s a real small town.

Mike: Really? What’s it like there?

Joyce: Oh, I think it’s a very boring place.

Mike: Why?

Joyce: Well, there’s nothing exciting to do. No good restaurants. No nightlife of any kind. I really get bored there.

Mike: Oh, that’s too bad.

Joyce: Yeah, but lots of people love it there because it’s so pretty!

Mike: Yeah?

Joyce: Uh-huh. It has lovely scenery – lots of mountains, rivers, lakes, trees…

Mike: Well, I don’t know, Joyce, it sounds like a nice place!

Joyce: Well, yeah, if you like to go hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. But, you know, I’m not the outdoor type! I’m a real city person!

B

Linda: Do you come from a big city, Steve?

Steve: Oh, yes, I do. It’s pretty big.

Linda: What’s it like there?

Steve: Oh, it’s a really great place! It has some fantastic art museums, and wonderful theatres, and terrific restaurants of all kind… like Greek, Russian, French, Japanese…

Linda: Ah… really? And how are the prices? Is it expensive?

Steve: Yeah, yeah, I guess so. Food costs a lot… both in the supermarket and in restaurants. And apartments! They’re so hard to find… and the rents are very high!

Linda: Yeah, I guess it’s expensive everywhere these days.

C

Andy: Whereabouts in Canada are you from?

Carla: I’m from Toronto.

Andy: I’ve never been there. What’s it like?

Carla: It’s a great city! It has good museums and wonderful restaurants. And the nightlife is exciting, too.

Andy: Really? Is it expensive there?

Carla: Well, it’s not bad, but apartments are fairly expensive.

Andy: Toronto sounds like a nice place. I’ve heard it has a good subway.

Carla: Oh, yeah! It’s excellent. And the buses are good, too.

Andy: And what about shopping?

Carla: There are some great shopping centres and department stores. Do you know the Euton Centre?

Andy: The Euton Centre? No. What’s that?

Carla: Huh! It’s one of the biggest shopping centres in the world. It has everything, and the prices are pretty good, too.

Andy: Well, I hope some day I’ll get a chance to go there.

Carla: I hope so, too. If you ever go, I’ll show you around the city…

Andy: You will? Great! Thanks!

Carla: Ok.
3.2. Make your own dialogues with your partner.
3.3. Retell the dialogues using Reported Speech.
V. Supplementary Reading.
A
1. Translate into Russian using a dictionary:
LIVING IN THE CITY
Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don't need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and to concerts. What is more, when you want to relax, you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored.

However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well-paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city. In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young people, who like the excitement of the city and don't mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.

2. Ask and answer 10 questions to the text.
3. Write down advantages and disadvantages of city life.
B

1. 
   Translate into Russian using a dictionary:
   

SMALL AND BIG TOWNS
Today, people all over the world are moving out of small towns in the country to go and live in big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful hills, mountains, fields, rivers and streams of the countryside to the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and crowds. This movement from rural areas to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years.

In many countries, the main reason people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or two large factories or businesses have been built in or near a city, people come to find work, and soon an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually a residential area nearby, where the factory workers can live. The families of these workers need schools, hospitals and stores, so more people come to live in the area to provide these services – and so a city grows.

In every major city in the world, there is a business district where the big companies have their main offices. In the United States, this is usually in the downtown area of the city. It is here that you can see the huge skyscrapers containing many floors of offices. The people who work here often travel a long way to work each day. Many of them live in the suburbs of the city, far away from the industrial and business areas. Some suburbs are very pleasant, with nice houses and big yards. There are usually parks for children to play in and large department stores in shopping malls where you can buy all you need.

But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Maybe not. Some major cities have actually become smaller in the last ten years, and it is quite possible that one day we will see people moving out of the major cities and back into smaller towns.

2. Ask and answer 10 questions to the text.
3. Decide whether these statements are true or false according to the passage.

1. 
   Many people from small towns go to live in big cities.
   

2) Urban areas contain mainly hills, mountains, rivers and streams.

3) Many people go to live in urban areas to find work.

4. 
   Factories are built inside residential areas.
   
5. 
   Business districts are usually in the downtown area of the city.
   
6. 
   Workers often live in skyscrapers in the suburbs.
   
7. 
   The suburbs of a city usually contain more trees and parks than the downtown areas.
   
8. 
   The movement from country to city will definitely continue in the future.
   

4. Make a short summary of the text. Do it according to the following plan:

1. The title of the text is...

2. The text is devoted to ...

3. It consists of ...

4. The first passage deals with ...

5. The second (third, forth, etc.) passage deals with ...

6. The main idea of the text is ...

жүктеу/скачать 1.51 Mb.

Достарыңызбен бөлісу: