Контрол.раб.за 1 полугодие для 11 кл. УМК Кузовлев

Контрольная работа за полугодие. 11 класс. 1. Put the paragraphs from the text into the right order and read the text. A MAN OF THE MOVIES A. In 1920, while living in Kansas City, Missouri, he was lucky and got his first chance to work on a motion-picture cartoon. The result was successful and in 1923 he moved on to Hollywood where financial success ultimately permitted him to develop his talents and interests. B. One of the leading pioneers of the film industry was neither an actor nor a director. Rather, he was a commercial artist who eventually created such popular and familiar cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. The man, of course, was Walter Disney. C. Disney did not start out as a rich man; but he did have a wealth of ideas, which reflected his greatest assets – traits of imagination and creativity. Walt Disney began his career when hw succeeded in borrowing three hundred dollars to set up a workshop in the rear of a small garage. Working long and hard, he managed to gain a respected reputation as a gifted cartoonist. D. Beyond the realm of show business, Disney also undertook a vast project to construct a combination of a wonderland and an amusement park. The result can be witnessed today in Disneyland located in California. Disneyland quickly grew to be a popular success. Consequently, another immense project, Disney World, was later undertaken in Florida. It is a prominent tourist attraction too. E. Although Walt Disney died in 1966, his creative genius and active mind still survive through the entertainment that he left as his legacy. His cartoons and full feature films forever commemorated his name. All in all Walter Disney got 29 Oscars. F. Soon, he was producing feature-length animated cartoons, movies, and television shows. Some of Walt Disney’s most popular efforts are regarded as classics today. These include Fantasia and Snow White. He also produced nature documentaries and adventure films. In 1932 Walt Disney got his first. 2.Choose the construction or preposition, which you think fits best each space. 1. _____ the lowest rate of unemployment in Europe the British Labour government promised to transform the welfare system. a) In spite b) In spite of c) Because 2. _____ here are 3 million unemployed in France, almost all of them believe “they are entitled not just to a job, but to the right kind of a job”. a) Although b) Because c) Thanks to 3. In France for some unemployed people any part-time job at minimum wage simply isn’t worth having, _____ the pay for this kind of work is almost the same as the welfare. 3.Write down exclamatory sentences (What (a) …!/How …!) 1. The actors are fantastic. 2. Norton Rene is a talented director. 3. It was a magnificent performance. 4. The play is very touching. 4.Read the opinions and use the word in capital letters to form the word that fits each space 1. I can’t say anything. It’s __________________ (ABSOLUTE) fantastic! 2. How _________________ (FRIGHT) the film is! 3. The film is so ___________________ (DRAMA). 4. The film is so __________________ (MYSTERY). It keeps you in suspense from the beginning up to the end. 5. It is a good _____________________ (HISTORY) film. 6. To my mind the film is ___________________ (EXCITE). I enjoy watching it. 5.CULTURAL AWARENESS 1. Britain has a system of ensuring the welfare of its citizens by means of social services, which is called _____. a) a Security State b) an Insurance State c) a Welfare State 2. In Britain, private medical insurance scheme is called _____. a) Medicaid b)BUPA c) Medicare 3.What are the biggest film corporations in the USA? 4.What categories are there in the MPAA rating system?