Tексти та тестові завдання для контролю
сформованості вміння аудіювання у 5-11
класах
З досвіду роботи
Науменко Тамари Миколаївни,
учителя англійської мови
Криничанської СЗШ№ 1
Кринички
2015
Аудіювання є одним з чотирьох умінь, над формуванням яких працює вчитель іноземної мови.
Сприймання на слух не є пасивним процесом, як може здатися на перший погляд. Це – напружена
робота органів слуху, пам’яті, логічного мислення. Аудіювання є ключовим моментом спілкування: не
почувши чи не зрозумівши співрозмовника, вам нічого буде йому відповісти. Тому робимо висновок:
без уміння сприймати на слух комунікативна діяльність неможлива. Можна стверджувати, що
аудіювання – це саме те вміння, яке викликає найбільші труднощі під час спілкування з носіями мови,
а значить потребує пильної уваги та розуміння його особливостей з боку вчителя, а також
застосування спеціальної програми під час навчання. Певна послідовність навчання видам
комунікативної діяльності – аудіювання –мовлення – читання – письмо свідчить про те, що
аудіювання є фундаментом у цьому ланцюжку. Від того, яким буде цей фундамент, залежить якість
усією будівлі комунікації та володіння учнями мовою загалом.
Основою успіху в аудіюванні як процесу осмислення та запам’ятовування речової інформації є
наявність фонетичного та речового слуху. Але під час навчання виникають деякі труднощі, пов’язані з
індивідуальними особливостями учнів (текст треба вибирати базуючись на знаннях усього класу),
лінгвістичними особливостями самого тексту та атмосферою й умов сприйняття. Усі ці особливості
повинні враховуватися під час навчання аудіювання. Що стосується мовних особливостей самого
тексту, то складність аудіювання тексту залежить від певних факторів. Таким фактором є насамперед
тривалість повідомлення. Короткі повідомлення легше утримати в пам’яті й легше осмислити. Чим
довше повідомлення, тим складніше відокремлювати значеннєві центри, утримувати їх у пам’яті й
виявляти зміст тексту загалом
Для початого ступеня навчання – 1 хвилина, для середнього – 2-3 хвилини, для старшого – 3-5
хвилин. Додатковим фактором, крім тривалості повідомлення, є наявність (відсутність) зорових опор
у формі наочності, що ілюструє зміст повідомлення. Розповідь за малюнком (або пояснення кадрами
діафільму, а також кінофільм) сприймається учнями легше, ніж така ж розповідь без опори на
наочність.
У процесі навчання аудіювання необхідно передбачити три етапи роботи: інструкцію,
презентацію аудіоматеріалу та контроль розуміння прослуханого.
Перед прослуховуванням необхідно усунути з тексту ті моменти, які можуть викликати
труднощі ( використання незнайомої лексики, власних імен), а також бажано задавати
запитання щодо змісту тексту, таким чином спрямовуючи дітей на відокремлення інформації
( додержання принципу комунікативності). Будь-яке аудіювання безпосередньо пов’язане з
реакцією на прослухане, тому практично кожен урок з елементами аудіювання завершується
дискусією (спонтанне говоріння).
У цій роботі пропонуються тексти та завдання для контролю сформованості вміння аудіювання, які
можна використати при підсумковому семестровому контролі, які передбачають рівень загального та
детального розуміння тексту.
Література
1. Єпіфанцева Л. А. Аудіювання. Англійська мова: Методичні
рекомендації / Л. А. Єпіфанцева . – Х. : Вид. група «Основа», 2010. – 78 с.
2. Мирошниченко А., Кончіч В. Лайко Ю. Аудіювання – це цікаво. – Х. Вид.група «Основа»,2012.
3. Гапонова С . Деякі особливості текстів для навчання аудіювання. – Іноземні мови – 2003 - №3
Class 5
THE PARROTS
Parrots live in the forests of South America, where summer lasts all the year round,
where leaves are always green. The parrots make their homes in the forest, because
there they can find shade in the heat of the day.
Parrots eat fruit and nuts. They like wild cherries best of all. They like them because
of the stones. The beak of the parrot is very sharp and it cracks these stones easily.
Parrots like to bathe very much. They fly about till they find water. They dip into the
water and splash it over their feathers. Then they sit in the sun till they are dry. In the
middle of the day the heat becomes very great. Then parrots fly in the deepest shade.
They sit in the trees and sleep. But in the evening, when the sun is going down, they
wake up. They eat fruit, go to the water and bathe again. Only after that they go to the
rest for the night.
People can tame parrots. The parrot is a very interesting pet, because it can talk.
I. True or false
1. Parrots live in the fields.
2. In South America winter lasts all year around.
3. Parrots like to bathe.
4. In the middle of the day it is hot.
5. Parrots like to fly in the middle of the day.
6. People can tame parrots.
II. Finish the sentences with the suitable words.
1.Parrots live …
a) North America; b)South America; c)Africa
2. Parrots eat …
a) corn; b) nuts; c) fish
3.When it’s hot they …
a) sleep; b) fly; c) bathe
4.Parrots wake up …
a) in the morning; b) in the afternoon; c) in the evening
5.Before going to rest for the night parrots …
a) play; b) fly; c) bathe
6.The parrot is very interesting pet because it can …
a) play; b) talk; c) sign
Key: Task I 1 - F, 2.- F, 3 – T, 4 – T, 5 – F, 6 – T Task II 1. b, 2. b, 3. a, 4. c, 5.
c, 6. b
Health
There is a proverb ”A sound mind in a sound body”. I think everyone wants to
be in good health and have a strong body.
How can we get it? We should eat healthy food: fruit and vegetables, fish,
cheese etc. We need to do physical exercises every day. It’s good when children are
interested in any kind of sport. The doctors say swimming and running are the best
for us. We also need to stay outdoor every day.
Of course, we should take care about our teeth and brush them twice a day. It’s very
important for us to drink about 2 liters of water every day. We should not eat a lot of
sweets, use sweet drinks, watch TV for several hours per day. We need to know it’s
bad for health when the people smoke cigarettes, drink a lot of coffee, don’t have
breakfast , eat late at night, go to bed late at night. .
Put “+” if you agree and “– “ if you disagree.
1. Everyone wants to be in good health and have a strong body.
2. We should do the following things if we want to be in good health.
3. We should not eat healthy food: fruit and vegetables, fish, cheese etc
4. We need to do physical exercises every day.
5. It’s bad when children are interested in any kind of sport.
6. We need to stay outdoor every day.
7. We should not take care about our teeth.
8. We should brush our teeth twice a week.
9. It’s very important for us to drink about 4 liters of water every day.
10.We should eat a lot of sweets, use sweet drinks, watch TV for several hours per
day.
11.It’s bad for health when the people smoke cigarettes, drink a lot of coffee.
12.It’s good for health when the people don’t have breakfast , eat late at night, go to
bed late at night.
Class 6
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Christmas season is the most festive time of the year in Britain and in the United
States. Students at schools and colleges usually have a 2 week vacation, beginning
before Christmas and ending soon after the New Year. There are a lot of parties to
celebrate the birth of Christ and the arrival of the New Year.
Although no one knows exactly when Jesus was born. Christians everywhere in the
world celebrate his birthday on December 25th . This day was a festival long before
Christianity because ancient people believed this was time when the son god started
his journey back to the earth and it was a custom to give presents to each other.
Now children are told that Santa Claus or Father Christmas in a red suit, red hat and
with a long white beard puts presents for them into their stockings by the fireplace.
The winter tradition of decorating homes with evergreens began in ancient times too.
Branches of fir were thought to bring good luck and guarantee the return of spring.
The Germans were the first to use the Christmas tree in their celebrations.
In the 19th century the decorated fir tree became popular in Europe and in the USA.
Carol singers began to go from house to house in groups singing traditional
Christmas songs asking for charity.
The greeting cards are sent on Christmas too. The most popular wishes on these
holiday cards are: “Merry Christmas”, “Peace on Earth”.
I. Find true and false statements. Put “+” if you agree and “– “ if you disagree
1.Christmas is the most widely celebrated festival in Great Britain.
2.The 25th of December was celebrated after Christmas.
3.Students have a month winter vacations.
4. Ancient people gave each other presents at this time.
5. Father Christmas puts children’s presents into stockings by the fireplace.
6. It is a modern tradition to decorate the house with a fir tree.
^ II. Choose the right answer.
1. How many days of vacation have the students got at schools and colleges?
a) a week vacation
b) a 10 days vacation
c) a 2 weeks vacation
d) 3 months vacation
2. When do people usually celebrate the birth of Christ?
a) on the 25th of December
b)on the 20th of December
c) after the New Year
d)long before the New Year
3. What did the ancient people believe in?
a) they believed in god
b)that was the time the sun god started his journey back to the earth
c)that the ancient people were very kind
d) they believed in their happy future
4. What are the children told?
a) they are told that everything will be all right
b)the Santa Claus dressed in a red suit puts presents for them in their stockings
c)the Father Christmas will sing them songs
d) they will celebrate the New Year around the fir tree
5. When did the tradition of decorating homes begin?
a) many centuries ago
b)two weeks ago
c) at present days
d)in ancient times
6. What did ancient people think of the branches of fir?
a) they would bring them good luck and return of spring
b) they would bring them good mood
c) they would bring them much bread and butter
d) they would bring them happiness ^
III. Complete the sentences
1.Students at schools and colleges usually have a … vacation.
2.There are a lot of parties to celebrate the birth of … and the arrival of the … .
3.The winter … of decorating homes with evergreens began in ancient times.
4.The Germans were the first to use the … in their celebrations.
WILLIAM CAXTON
William Caxton is the first English printer. He was born in Kent in 1422. His father
was a farmer. William did not want to become a farmer like his father. So his father
sent him to London. He worked in an office which traded with different countries.
William liked to read new books which were printed in Europe.
When William Caxton was thirty, after his master's death he started his own business
in Belgium. In 1471 he left his business and began to translate French books into
English. He became interested in printing and at last he learnt it. William wanted to
have his own press one day and he did.
In 1476 he brought his printing-press to London. Printing was something new at that
time and most people thought that it was the work of the devil. Some of the people
wanted to break his press. Caxton printed his first book in 1477. It was the first book
printed in the English language. The book was Caxton's translation of the French
'Tales of Troy'.
William Caxton printed about eighty books. He translated thirty-one books from
French, Caxton died in 1491.
Task 1. Complete the sentences.
1. Caxton was
a) a well-known writer; b) the first English printer; c) a famous English poet.
2. His father was
a) a farmer; b) a lawyer; c) a merchant.
3. Caxton's father sent him to
4. a) Paris; b) Moscow; c) London
5. Caxton worked at
a) a hospital; b) an office; c) a book-shop.
5. Caxton started his own business
a) before his master's death; b) after his master's death; c) together with his master.
6. Caxton translated French books into
a) German; b) Russian; c) English.
Task 2. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
7. William Caxton was born in Kent in 1422.
8. Caxton printed his first book in 1577.
9. The first printed book in the English language was "Jane Eyre ".
10. Caxton printed more than a hundred books.
11. He translated thirty-one books from French.
12. Caxton died in 1498.
Class 7
Many years ago an elephant and a monkey had a quarrel. The elephant was proud
because he was strong.
"Look how big and strong I am," he said. "I can pull a tree down. Can you?”
Now the monkey was proud because he was so quick.
"Look how quickly I can run and climb," he said. "Can you climb a tree?"
At last they decided to go and speak to the Old Bird.
"We cannot agree," they told the Bird, "tell us what you think about it. Which is
better - to be strong or to be quick?"
The Old Bird said to them: "Do as I tell you and then I’ll learn which is better. Do
you see that great tree across the river? Go and get the fruit from it and bring it to
me."
So they went to the river, but the monkey was afraid of the water.
"Get on my back," said the elephant proudly. "I will carry you. I am big and strong
and I am not afraid to swim across the river."
There on the bank stood the tree. It was so high that the fruit was above them. The
elephant tried to pull the tree down, but it was too strong.
"Wait a minute," said the monkey proudly. "I can climb."
He ran quickly up the tree and threw the fruit to the, ground. The elephant put it in his
great mouth. Then they crossed the river again and gave the fruit to the Old Bird.
"Now," they said, "which is better — to be strong or to be quick?"
"Can anybody tell which is better?" asked the Old Bird. The elephant could not get
the fruit alone. The monkey could not get the fruit alone. But you could get it
together. One of you crossed the river, the other climbed up the tree."
I. Say if the sentences are true or false (+/-).
Many years ago an elephant and a monkey had a quarrel.
1.The elephant was angry.
2. The monkey was quick
3. They could run and swim.
4. They decided to speak to the Old Bird.
5. The Old Bird promised to help them.
II. Choose the correct answer.
1. What did an elephant and a monkey have many years ago?
a) a wardrobe; b) a quarrel; c) a squirrel; d) a friendship
2. Why was the elephant proud?
a) he was strong; b) he wasn't strong; c) he was big; d) he was clever
3. Was the monkey proud too? Why?
a) he was strict; b) he was quiet; c) he was merry; d) he was quick
4. What did they decide to do?
a) to speak to the Old Bird; b) to ask some questions their friends;
c) to go to the river; d) to speak to the Old Bear
5. What did they ask the Old Bird?
a) to be strong or to be big; b) to be quick or to be clever;
c) to be strong or to be quick; d) to be quick and to be quick
6. What did the Old Bird ask them to do?
a) to bring him a tree; b) to bring him some fruit; c) to get some flowers; d) to bring
him some apples).
SHUT THE DOOR
Jonathan Swift, the famous English author who wrote “Gulliver’s Travels”, liked
order in everything. All people in his house, for example, had to shut the door behind
them when they came into a room and when they left it.
One day a maid servant came and asked him to let her visit her sister who lived ten
miles away.
Swift not only agreed, but let her go there in his own carriage. The girl was so happy
that she forgot to shut the door when she left the room.
Swift let her go; but about half an hour later he ordered one of the servants to ride
after the carriage, and tell the girl come back.
Much against her wish the poor girl had to turn back. When she came into Swift’s
room, her face was unhappy and she asked him what he wanted. “I only want you to
shut the door”, was his answer.
“Now you may go to visit your sister. I wish you a pleasant journey.”
TASK 1
Mark + if the statement is true, - if it is false
1. Jonathan Swift is a famous American writer.
2. Jonathan Swift wrote a well-known novel “Gulliver’s Travels”.
3. He liked order in everything.
4. Everybody in his house had to shut the door.
5. One day a maid servant asked him to let her visit her mother.
6. The maid servant’s sister lived 10 miles away.
Task 2
Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
7. Swift let his maid servant go to her sister …
A. on foot B. in his own carriage C. by car
8. The maid servant was so happy that …
A. she went to her sister B. she left Swift C. she forgot to shut the door
9. About half an hour he ordered one of the servants …
A. to shut the door B. to ride after the carriage C. to open the door
10. The servant told the girl …
A. to come back B. to go away C. to run away
11. Swift turned the girl back because he wanted …
A. to see her again B. to tell her something C. she would shut the door
12. After that Swift wished the girl…
A. a pleasant journey B. to be healthy C. to be happy
Class 8
A GOOD FINDER
One day two friends went for a walk. One of them had a dog. “See here, John,” one
of the men said. “I am going to put this coin here in the ground. I know my dog will
find it.” He put the coin in the ground on the road. Then the two friends went on.
In half an hour the man took out the coins he had in his pocket and said to his dog: “I
lost a coin, Rex. Go and look for it, quick!” The dog ran back along the road and the
two friends went home.
At that time a traveller drove along the road. His horse kicked the coin from the
ground and the traveller picked it up. The dog scented out the coin in the pocket of
the traveller’s trousers and ran after him. Soon they came to an inn.
The traveller thought: “Poor dog. It lost its master.” As he liked the dog very much he
took it to his room and gave it a good supper. Then the traveller took off his clothes.
He put his pyjamas and his night cap on and was ready to go to bed.
The dog stood at the door. The man thought: “The dog wants to go out,” and he
opened the door. The dog snatched the man’s trousers and ran out of the room. The
man ran after it with his night cap on.
The dog ran to its master’s house. The man ran after it. He was very angry.
“Sir,” said the dog’s master, “my dog is very clever and if it ran away with your
trousers, it is because you have in them the money which is not yours.”
The traveller became still more angry. “I’m sorry”, said the other, ”but I know there
is the coin in your trousers’ pocket which you picked up on the road. It’s my coin.
That’s why my dog brought me your trousers.”
The traveller was amused. He laughed together with the dog’s master. Then he took
out the coin and gave it to him. He took his trousers and went to his inn.
I Listen to the text and put “+” if the sentence is right and “-“if one is false.
1. One day three friends went for a walk.
2. One of them had a dog.
3. He put a coin in the ground on the road.
4. At that time a traveller drove along the road.
5.The dog found the coin near the tree.
6.The dog ran after the traveller.
7.The dog wasn’t very clever.
II Choose the correct answer.
1. What did the traveller think the dog lost?
a) its bone b) its home c) its friend d) its master
2. Where did he take the dog?
a) to his house b) to his yard c) to his flat d) to his room
3. What did the traveller give the dog?
a) some meat b) a tasty dinner c) a good supper d) a little water
4. Was the traveller ready to go to...?
a) the park b) bed c) the bathroom d) the dining room
5. What did the dog snatch?
a) his shirt b) his night cap c) his pyjamas d) his trousers
6. Where did the dog run?
a) to the wood b) along the road c) to its master’s house d) to another room
7. Did the dog take his trousers because there was ... in his pocket?
a) a coin b) a bone c) a candy d) an apple
The Ant and the Grasshopper
While a grasshopper was taking it easy in the shade of a willow tree one hot
summer's day, an ant struggled in the sun with a grain of rice that he was carrying out
to his nest. "Hey, Mister Ant," the grasshopper said. "Why don't you take it easy, like
me? You can work tomorrow. "The ant paused. "I'm saving up food now for the
cold winter ahead, and if you know what's good for you, you'll do the same," he said.
The grasshopper looked at the ant and laughed. "Cold winter? But Mr. Ant, it is
sunny and hot right now. It won't be winter for a long time. There is always time to
gather food, there's no need to spend your time in this beautiful weather doing work.
Come sit down with me and have some lemonade." But the ant refused and spent the
rest of the day gathering food and storing it in his nest.
As the days went by the ant continued to collect food, while the grasshopper
continued to rest underneath the shade of the willow tree. Three or four months later,
winter came and it was very cold. While the ant was snug in his nest, the starving
grasshopper shivered under a pile of dead leaves and wished that he'd paid attention
to the ant's advice.
(Taken from Aesop's Fables)
TASK 1
Mark Т if the statement is true, F if it is false
1. The grasshopper wasn't working because he had hurt his back.
2.
The ant gathered food all summer.
3.
The ant invited the grasshopper to come live with him during the winter.
4.
The grasshopper was a hard worker.
5.
The ant took a rest with the grasshopper underneath the willow tree.
6.
The ant was comfortable during the winter.
7.
It was easy for the ant to carry food back to his nest.
8.
The moral of the story is working hard will benefit you more than being lazy.
9.
The grasshopper was drinking lemonade underneath the willow tree.
10. The grasshopper had plenty of food to eat during the winter.
Key:
1
2
F
T
3
F
4
F
5
F
6
T
7
F
8
T
9
F
10
F
The internet: here to stay
Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet. I believe it is one of
the most important innovations. Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become
easier and more exciting.
First of all, the Internet helps us find information easily. For example, we can read
the news and find answers to the questions 24 hours a day.
In addition, we can use the Internet for entertainment. We can send e-mails to friends
and shop online. We can even listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events
from other parts of the world.
However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. Internet users become less sociable
They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to shop, work and meet
friends.
In my opinion, the Internet has more advantages than disadvantages. Our lives are
better with it and I hope it is here to stay.
1.
Most people nowadays
A. cannot live without the Internet
B. imagine their life without the Internet
C. live without the Internet
2.
Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become
A. difficult and more stressful
B. simpler and more interesting
C. easier and more stressful
3.
The Internet is important mostly because
A. it allows us to find information easily
B. it provides cheap shopping online
C. it plays the latest music hits
4.
We can use the Internet for fun, as we can
A. work on assignments
B. send e-mails to friends
C. read the news
5.
The biggest disadvantage of the Internet is
A. that you have to go somewhere to work out
B. that you can't live a normal life
C. that it can change our daily routines
6.
The Internet has
A. more disadvantages than advantages
B. more advantages than disadvantages
C. as many advantages as disadvantages
Key:
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B A B
C B
Class 9
JIM THORPE
Jim Thorpe was perhaps the greatest athlete the United States has ever had.
James Francis Thorpe was born on May 28, 1888 in Oklahoma.
First he went to a public school for Indians near his home. In 1904 he entered the
Carlisle Indian School. He did not have enough money to study full-time and had to
interrupt his education several times as he had to earn his living.
The director of athletics at Carlisle was Glenn Warner, a famous athletic coach.
Warner began to train Thorpe for football and track. Jim became the best American
football player. He also competed in baseball, basketball, tennis and swimming.
In 1912 the Olympic Games were held in Stockholm. Never before in the history of
the Modern Olympics had one man competed in both pentathlon and decathlon at one
meeting of the Olympic Games. Thorpe did this and he won two gold medals.
According to the rules only amateur athletes can take part in the Olympic Games.
One of the reporters discovered that Thorpe had earned 25 dollars a month playing
baseball during two summer vacations some years before. He was not therefore an
amateur athlete and he had to return his gold medals. The men who came second in
the pentathlon and decathlon refused to take them saying they really belonged to
Thorpe.
Thorpe decided to give up amateur athletics. He became a professional baseball and
football player. He continued to play professional football and baseball until 1929.
Since 1929 Thorpe had odd jobs: he worked as a laborer in California, sometimes he
played the part of an Indian in movies about the old West.
On March 28, 1953 Thorpe died in the town of Lomita, California, a poor lonely man
not quite 65 years old.
KEYS:
LISTENING
I 1- , 2-, 3+, 4-, 5-, 6II 1B, 2B, 3C, 4A, 5B, 6B
I. Put "+" next to the true sentences and "-" next to the false ones.
1 Jim Thorpe was the greatest athlete the United Kingdom has ever had.
2 He was born on June 28, 1888 in Oklahoma.
3 He didn't have enough money to study full-time.
4 He had to interrupt his education only once as he had to earn his living.
5 The director of athletics at Carlisle, who began to train Jim, was John Warner.
6 Jim Thorpe became the best American coach.
II Choose the correct answer.
1 Jim went to a public school...
A ) for black people B) for Indians С) for poor people
2 Warner began to train Thorpe for...
A) handball and track B) football and track C football, track and volleyball
3 In 1912 the Olympic Games were held in...
A) Sydney B) Strasbourg C) Stockholm
4 Thorpe competed at one meeting of the Olympic games in both pentathlon and
decathlon and won...
А) the gold medals B) the silver medal C) the silver and the gold medal
5 Thorpe had earned 25 $ a month playing ... during two summer vacations some
years before he won his medals.
A) football B) baseball C) basketball
6. Thorpe decided to give up amateur athletics because...
A he wanted to become a professional football player
B one of the reporters discovered that he hadn't been an amateur athlete taking part in
the Olympic Games
C he wanted to become a basketball instructor
Man on the moon
On July 16th, 1969, three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael
Collins were travelling through space in a spacecraft called Apollo 11. They were
going to the moon.
Five hundred people were watching them on television as they got closer to the
moon's surface. Armstrong and Aldrin entered the lunar module, Eagle, and carefully
chose a place to land. It was not easy to find a good place, but at 4:17 pm on July
20th, Armstrong announced, "The Eagle has landed."
It took the two astronauts three hours to put on their space suits and backpacks. By
the time they were ready to leave the Eagle and explore the moon, it was almost
eleven o'clock. As Armstrong was climbing out of the lunar module, he lowered a
television camera. People all over the world watched him step on the surface of the
moon for the first time and heard him say the words, "That's one small step for a man,
one giant leap for mankind."
Aldrin followed Armstrong out of the lunar module and soon the two men were
exploring the surface of the moon. The soil was very different to that on Earth. While
the men were walking on the dusty surface, they noticed that their heavy boots left
only shallow footprints. They were moving around using a walk that Armstrong
called 'the kangaroo hop', because it was difficult to walk on the moon. They did
several tests and even had a phone call from the President of America.
Two and a half hours later, the two astronauts went back to the Eagle. Their time on
the moon was over, but they left behind cameras, tools, backpacks, and a special
plaque which said, "Here, men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon,
July, 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind."
TASK 1
Mark Т if the statement is true, F if it is false
1.There were three astronauts in the spaceship.
2. It was difficult to land the moon
3. All the astronauts were in the lunar module.
4. Aldrin had a television camera.
5. Two astronauts explored the surface of the moon.
6. The soil wasn’t very different to that on Earth.
7. The footprints that their heavy boots left were not deep.
8. It was difficult to walk on the moon.
9.They made a phone call to the President of America.
10. They didn’t take cameras and tools when they went back to the Eagle.
II Choose the correct answer.
1. Three astronauts went to the moon
A. in summer
B. in autumn
C. in spring
D, in winter
2. On the surface of the moon the astronauts
A. walked
B. floated
C. jumped
D. crawled
3. The astronauts
A. explored the moon
B. showed the people all over the world how he stepped on the surface of the moon
for the first time
C. did some tests
D. did all things above
4. Their heavy boots didn’t leave
A. deep footprints
B. shallow footprints
C. any footprints
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa of Calcutta has often been described as a saint. She devoted her whole
life to charity work, looking after the poor and the sick. Mother Teresa was born in
1910 in what is now Macedonia. From the age of 12, she said she knew that she
wanted to dedicate her life to helping people. After her schooling and training, she
went to Calcutta in India where she would become famous for her good work. While
teaching in school, she felt a strong desire to do more to help the sick and dying
people in Calcutta. In 1952, she set up a centre for the terminally ill. She wanted
these people to have the best quality care in their last days.
Her work inspired many people and her organisation grew and grew. Originally she
had twelve women working for her, but by the year 2000, there were more than 4,000
people working for the organization running schools, orphanages and homes for the
sick and poor all over the world. Even people who did not agree with all her views
could admire all of the good that she did.
In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and when she died, aged 87, the
French President, Jacques Chirac, said what many people were thinking, "This
evening there is less love, less compassion, less light in the world."
TASK 1
Mark Т if the statement is true, F if it is false.
1. Mother Teresa spent her life taking care of poor people.
2. She was born in India.
3 She went to Calcutta at the age of 12.
4. She taught at school.
5. She organized a center for dying people.
6. First only 12 women helped her.
7. Everyone agreed with all her views.
8. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize after she died.
Task 2
Circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
1.
Mother Teresa
A. was from Calcutta
B. was not born in India
C went to India when she was twelve
D. wanted to become famous
2.
Mother Teresa
A. started teaching in 1952
B. earned a lot of money in India
C. treated very sick people
D. was not appreciated for her work
3.
Her work made
A. Mother Teresa rich by the year 2000
B. everyone agree with her
C. many people dislike her
D. a big number of people want to help her
4.
Mother Teresa
A. was honoured for her work
B. died in 1979
C. died in France
D. was never well-known
Key:
Task 1
1
2
T
F
3
F
4
T
3
D
4
A
Task 2
1
B
2
C
5
T
6
T
7
F
8
F
Class 10
MARK TWAIN'S FIRST MONEY
Somebody once asked Mark Twain whether he could remember the first money he ever
earned.
"I remember quite well", the famous writer answered. "It happened at school. Schoolboys in
those days had very little respect for their teachers and even less for their desks. The boys
used pens and pencils and even knives to draw stars and faces, or to write their names on
their desks. At last, the school principal said; 'The next time anybody does such thing, he
will have to pay five dollars, or he will receive a beating in front of the whole school'.
Soon after that, I had to go to my father and ask him to give me five dollars. I was honest
enough to explain that I could agree to receive a beating instead, but he said: 'No, I can't
allow you to connect our name with such things. So I'll pay the five dollars. But you must
suffer for what you have done. I'll give you the beating here, at home'.
So he beat me, and then gave me the five dollars to take to school. But I decided that the
beating didn't hurt so much, and another beating at school wouldn't be worse. So I told them
to give mе a beating in front of the whole school, and I kept the five dollars. And that was
the first money I ever earned".
I. Put "+" next to the true sentences and "—" next to the false ones.
1.Mark Twain had to work to earn money when he was a schoolboy
2. The pupils were punished for drawing and writing on then
desks.
3.The pupils had to pay for the desks they had spoilt.
4.The pupils had to pay money instead of getting a beating
in front of the school.
5.Mark Twain preferred being beaten to paying.
6.He was suffering hard from the beating he had got in front
of the school.
IІ. Answer the questions
1. What did the boys use their pens, pencils and knives for?
A) to make smth for their friends
B) to play different games
C) to draw or to write on the desks
2. Why did the school principal invent such a strict punishment for student.
A) to make pupils to learn well
B) to stop writing and drawing on the desks
C) to make pupils to do their home task well
3. Why did the boy’s father decide to pay five dollars?
A) he couldn’t allow his son to be beaten in front of the whole school
B) he didn’t want his son to suffer
C) he wanted his son to buy some pens
4. How much money did they have to pay?
A) some dollars
B) five pounds
C) five dollars
5. How did the boy earn the money for the first time?
A) he let him beat
B) he sold food
C) he worked in an office
6. What did he do with the money that father gave him?
A) he spent them
B) he kept them for himself
C) he gave them to his father
TOM WHITEWASHES HIS AUNT’S FENCE
On a fine summer morning Tom came out on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a
brush with a long handle. He looked at the fence, and all the gladness left his face, and he
became sad. He was sorry for himself and thought that his life was very difficult.
Jim, the negro boy, came jumping out of the gate with a water bucket and singing a song.
Tom always disliked to bring water from the town pump, but now he didn’t think so. He
remembered that there were always white, mulatto and Negro boys and girls at the pump
waiting their turn, resting, playing, quarrelling or fighting.
“Say, Jim, I’ll fetch the water if you whitewash.”
Jim shook his head and said:
“I can’t, Master Tom. Old Mrs. Told me get the water quick and don’t stop with anybody.”
“Oh, never mind what she said, Jim, she always talks. Give me the bucket I’ll be back in a
minute. She will not find out. ”
“Oh, I am afraid, master Tom, the old Mrs. Will beat me. Honestly I am afraid.”
She! She never beats anybody. She hits them over the heard with her thimble, who is afraid
of that. She talks awful, but talk doesn’t hurt. Jim, I’ll give you a marble.”
Jim did not know what to do. He put down the bucket, and took the white marble.
“What a nice and pretty marble, but Master Tom I’m so afraid of the old Mrs.”
TASK 1
Mark + if the statement is true, - if it is false.
1. On a fine summer morning Tom came out on the road with a bucket of whitewash.
2. When Tom looked at the fence he became sad.
3. Tom was sorry for his aunt and thought that her life was very difficult.
4. Tom came jumping out of the gate and singing a song.
5. Tom always likes to bring water from the town pump.
6. Now Tom wanted to bring water.
Task 2
Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
7.When Tom saw Jim he proposed him …
A. to bring water instead of him B. to sing a song C. to talk with him
8. Jim refused to whitewash the fence because …
A. he had to bring water B. he had to meet with friends C. he was afraid of Old Mrs.
9. Tom said that the Old Mrs. …
A. never beat anybody B. liked children C. always beat boys
10. Tom told Jim that he …
A. was not his friend B. would give him a marble C. would meet with friends at town pump.
11. When Tom asked Jim to give him a bucket he promised that he …
A. would be back in a minute B. didn’t tell anything Old Mrs. C. would beat him
12. Tom always … to bring water but now he didn’t think so.
A. liked B. hated C. Disliked
Class 11
TOO WELL
Miss Carrington was a famous actress. She began her life in a small village named
Cranberry. But that was long ago. Now she was to perform the leading part in a new
comedy.
A capable young actor Highsmith by name dreamt of being Miss Carrington’s
partner in the new play. He told the manager about it. The manager explained to the
young actor that if he wanted to play the part he must persuade Miss Carrington to
accept him as her partner. The young actor knew very well that it was the part of a
young farmer. The next day he went to Cranberry where he stayed for Three days and
gathered much information about the life and the people of that small village. Then
he returned to the village and went to one of the restaurants where actors usually
gathered after the performance. He saw a small party sitting at a table. The star of the
party was Miss Carrington. He approached the famous actress, greeted her and told
her much interesting news about her relatives and friends from Cranberry. She was
sure he was a farmer. In the end he told the famous actress, that her mother wanted to
see him again before she died. Miss Carrington was so touched that she couldn’t help
crying. The next morning the young actor dressed to the latest fashion went to the
hotel. He was sure Miss Carrington would agree to take him as her partner in the play
if he told her everything. To his surprise he was told that miss Carrington had left for
her native village forever.
TASK 1
Mark + if the statement is true, - if it is false.
1. Miss Carrington was a famous artist.
2.She spent her childhood in a small village Cranberry.
3. Long ago she was to perform the leading part in a new comedy.
4. A young actor Highsmith wanted to be Miss Carrington’s partner in the new play.
5. Highsmith decided to persuade Miss Carrington to accept him as her partner.
6. Highsmith’s manager didn’t advice him anything.
Task 2
Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
7.Highsmith knew well that the part he wanted to play was the part of…
A. a manager B. an old farmer C. a young farmer
8. When Highsmith went to Cranberry he stayed … there.
A. for 13 days B. for 3 days C. for 30 days
9. In Cranberry the young actor gathered much information about…
A. the life of Miss Carrington B. the life and the people of Cranberry C. the life of her
relatives
10. When Highsmith returned he went to …
A. his manager B. to Miss Carrington C. to the restaurant
11. Highsmith introduced himself to Miss Carrington as …
A. a farmer B. a manager C. an actor
12. Highsmith played his part in the restaurant too well, Miss Carrington believed him and
A. asked him to be her partner B. went to her native village forever C. praised him
The gift
Oscola McCarty spent more than 75 years washing and ironing other people's
clothes. Her lined hands were the evidence of hard work. So, it was a surprise, when
Miss McCarty decided to give her entire life savings - $150,000 – to the University of
Southern Mississippi. Miss McCarty's gift amazed even those who thought they knew
her well.
The customers who have brought their laundry and ironing to her home for more
than 75 years included three generations of some families. Initially she said she
charged $1.50 to$2 a bundle but with inflation the price rose.
"When I started making $10 a bundle, I began to save money," recollected Miss
McCarty, who was born on March 7 1908. "I put it in savings. I never would take any
of it out. It just accumulated."
As her savings increased over years, McCarty washed and ironed and lived not a rich
life. She never learned to drive and still walks everywhere she goes. When her
mother and aunt died, they each left her some money, which she added to her
savings. In 1947 her uncle died and left her a modest house in which she still lives.
Until her donation, she was afraid to fly and had only been out of the South once in
50 years. Since then she's travelled all over the country and has been the subject of
many interviews and articles. She's even visited the White House and been honoured
by the president.
Her donation of her life savings is for students who clearly demonstrate a financial
need. "I want to help somebody's child go to college," said the quite spoken McCarty,
who left school in sixth grade and has never married or had children. "I just want it to
go to someone who will appreciate it and learn. I'm old. I'm not going to live always."
Miss McCarty's generosity inspired many to give money to the university, and
contributions came in from all over the country. Her gift has now been more than
doubled.
In a recent magazine interview McCarty was asked why she didn't spend the money
earned over a lifetime on herself. "I am spending it on myself," she answered smiling.
Task 1. Point out if the statement is true (T) or false (F).
Miss McCarty spent more than 65 years washing and ironing clothes.
Miss McCarty was 75 years old.
Her work was very hard.
The people of two generations were her clients.
Miss McCarty had much money.
She goes to her clients by car.
Once Miss McCarty visited the White House.
She helped the students of the University with money.
Many people didn't like her generosity.
Recently she gave an interview to a local newspaper.
Task 2. Point out the right answer.
1.How old was Miss McCarty?
a)65
b)55
c)75
d)85
2. What was her job?
a) she made laundry for other people
b) she ironed the clothes of other people
c) she fixed the other people's clothes
d) she washed and ironed the other people's clothes
3. Why were people surprised one day?
a) they got to know that Miss McCarty was very rich
b) they got to know about Miss McCarty's donation
c) they got to know that Miss McCarty was going to travel
d) they got to know that Miss McCarty was going to stop her work
4. People of how many generations were the clients of Oscola?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four
5. What did Miss McCarty do with her money?
a) she saved them
b) she travelled a lot
c) she gave them to other people
d) she bought clothes
6. What did her mother leave her?
a) her house
b) her work
c) her money
d) her clothes
7. What house did she live in?
a) the one her mother has left her
b) the one she has bought on her savings
c) the one her uncle has left her
d) the one the University has given to her
8. Why did Miss McCarty travel all over the country?
a) she wanted to see a lot
b) she gave interviews to newspapers and magazines
c) she visited Universities
d) she met with students
9. How many years did Oscola study at school?
a) she studied for 11 years
b) she studied for 9 years
c) she studied for 7 years
d) she studied for 6 years
10. What did Miss McCarty's generosity inspire many people to do?
a) to accumulate money
b) to contribute to universities
c) to organize meetings with students
d) to write letters to Oscola