Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: "BASIC RAILWAY SIGNALS"

2.1. Grammar

2.1.1. Составьте одно предложение из двух, используя Participle I (Simple, Active Voice).

Например:

Jim was playing tennis. He hurt his arm. – Jim hurt his arm playing tennis.

1. I was watching television. I fell asleep. – I … .
2. Margaret was driving to work yesterday. She had an accident. – … .
3. Two firemen were overcome by smoke. They were trying to put out the fire. – … .

2.1.2. Составьте одно предложение из двух, используя Participle II.

Например:

A boy was injured in the accident. He was taken to hospital. – The boy injured in the accident was taken to hospital.

1. A window was broken in the storm last night. It has now been repaired. – The window … .
2. A number of suggestions were made at the meeting. Most of them were not very practical. – Most of the suggestions … .
3. A man was arrested by the police. What was his name? – What was the name of …?

2.1.3. Закончите предложения, используя один из глаголов в правильной форме – Participle I (Simple, Active Voice) или Participle II.

blow invite  make offer ring  study work

Например:

I was woken up by a bell ringing.

A lot of people invited to the party can't come.

1. Jane has got a brother … in a bank in London and a sister … economics at the University in Manchester.
2. Most of the goods … in this factory are exported.
3. A few days after the interview, I received a letter … me the job.
4. There was a tree … down in the storm last night.

2.1.4. Переведите предложения на русский язык, используя Participle I и Participle II.

1) Heated glass is plastic.

2) The boiling solution has neither colour nor odour.

3) When required, the data will be applied in our practical work.

4) Combining hydrogen with oxygen in the proportion of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen we produce water.

5) Having been employed abundantly in many industrial processes electronic computers show a notable example of progress contributing to the development of industry.

6) Having taken everything into consideration he decided not to go there.

2.1.5. Поставьте глаголы в скобках в правильную форму: the to-infinitive, the infinitive without to или the –ing form.

1. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk … the train. (miss)
2. He had made his decision and refused … his mind. (change)
3. I have a friend who claims … able to speak five languages. (be)
4. I got up and looked out of the window … what the weather was like. (see)
5. The water here is not very good. I’d avoid … it if I were you. (drink)

2.1.6. Закончите второе предложение так, чтобы сохранился смысл первого предложения.

Например:

I was surprised I passed the exam. I didn't expect to pass the exam.

1. Did you manage to solve the problem? Did you succeed … ?
2. I don't read newspapers any more. I've given up … .
3. I'd prefer not to go out tonight. I'd rather … .

2.1.7. Закончите предложения о себе, продолжая фразы, данные в начале каждого предложения, правильными формами глагола: the to-infinitive, the infinitive without to или the –ing form (используйте таблицу в Приложении 1).

1. I can't help … .
2. I'm not used to … .
3. One day I hope to … .
4. I would love … .
5. I had better … .
6. To be honest, … .
7. My mother can't stand … .
8. To tell you the truth, … .
9. What's the use of … ?
10. It's no use … .

2.2. Reading

2.2.1. Прочитайте и переведите текст.

                                              BASIC RAILWAY SIGNALS

        (1) Safe operation of freight and passenger trains requires a system of signaling. To inform the locomotive and train crew of the position of other trains in relation to their own, signals installed at frequent intervals give indications which are visible both by day and by night. Wayside signals installed along railroad tracks are called fixed signals.

         (2) The semaphore is considered to be the earliest type of the signal. The relative position of the semaphore arm constituted the signal. To indicate “stop” a horizontal arm was used. “Proceed” was indicated by vertical arm. To give restrictive indications the arm was inclined up or down.....
 

2.2.2. Ответьте на вопросы согласно содержанию текста.

1. What does safe operation of freight and passenger trains require?

2. When are indications given by signals visible?

3. How are wayside signals installed along railroad tracks called?

4. What is the earliest type of signals?

5. What was used to indicate “stop”?

6. When is a red light shown?

7. When is a yellow light shown?

8. Where are locomotives equipped with apparatus located in the cab, which gives a continuous indication to the engineman identical with that shown by wayside signals?

 9. What is the name of a protective device installed on some railroads to apply the brakes automatically and bring a train to a stop?

10. Who were the earliest signals hand-operated by?

2.3. Vocabulary

       2.3.1. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты следующих русских фраз.

       Путевой сигнал; крыло светофора; сдерживающее положение; следовать (о поезде); продолжать (путь); стационарный / постоянный сигнал; предохранитель; поездная бригада; дать ограничительные указания; быть оснащенным чем-либо; давать звуковые предупреждения; управляться вручную; грузовые и пассажирские поезда; независимо от погоды; помешать водителю.

       2.3.2. Вернитесь к тексту и, используя ссылку на абзац, найдите слова, похожие на следующие.

demand, to let know, according to, rapid; can be seen (paragraph 1);

to be meant, kind, to form, to show, prohibited, to be bent (paragraph 2);

illumination, to be fixed up, pose, go ahead (paragraph 3);

from time to time, with the help of, to be handled, manually (paragraph 4);

engine, mechanism,  placed, similar, on every occasion, be notified, no matter what,  cautions, preventive, whatsoever. (paragraph 5).

2.4. Speaking

Ответьте на вопросы о себе.

1. What is your full name?

2. How old are you?

3. What university do you study?

5. What are your greatest strengths?

6. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

7. Tell me about a time you made a mistake?

8. What do you like least about your current job?

9. What should I know about you?

10. What are your plans for the coming year?

11. What do you like to do outside of work?

12. What motivates you in work?

13. How do you handle stress?