Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: "The University of London"

Задание 1. Прочитайте и устно переведите текст, а абзацы 1, 2и 3 переведите письменно: The University of London The University of London is the third oldest university in England founded by Royal Charter on 28 November 1836. It has expanded and changed since then and now is a federal University, comprising 18 Colleges and a number of academic Institutes. Thus, students study at a College or an Institute. Each College/ Institute has its own entrance requirements. Candidates must apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Bachelor’s degrees begin in September/October and are usually three years in duration. Most Master’s degrees also begin in September/October and are one year in duration. Besides, the University has a wide variety of short courses and summer programmes. Teaching is conducted in a combination of lectures, seminars and practical work. For most degrees students are assessed by coursework and written examinations....

Задание 2. Письменно ответьте на вопросы по тексту: 1. How long does a bachelor programme last? 2. In what way is teaching organised? 3. Why do some students choose distance learning? 4. Why is the University called a pioneering force in higher education? 5. When were women allowed to enter the University? 88

Задание 3. Прочитайте текст еще раз. Являются ли предложения правильными, неправильными или искомой информации нет в тексте: 1. The University of London is the oldest university in the UK. 2. The University was established in the first half of the 19th century. 3. You have to study two years to get a master’s degree. 4. The University has a long-standing tradition of awarding degrees via distance learning programmes. 5. The University also includes administrative departments which support the Colleges.

Задание 4. Найдите в тексте эквиваленты следующих словосочетаний: программа дистанционного обучения, получить степень, высшее образование, сочетать учебу с работой, сдать экзамен, бакалавр.

Задание 5. Соотнесите термин и определение:
Term Definition 1) science a) an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills 2) academic b) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world 3) qualification c) a place where people study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree 4) pioneering d) a person who holds a first degree from a university or other academic institution 5) university e) using ideas and methods that have never been used before 6) graduate f) relating to schools, colleges, and universities

Задание 6. Заполните пропуски словами из рамки: Tourism, distance, arrival, growth, announcement 1. My family runs a hotel, so I’m thinking of studying ____ at college. 2. We regret to announce that the _____ of flight SA 121 has been delayed. 3. They made an _____ at the airport saying that our flight had been delayed. 89 4. In these days of mass travel, the _____ between Europe and America seems to be much shorter. 5. There are a number of reasons for the _____ in the popularity of New Zealand as a holiday destination.

Задание 7. Выберите правильный вариант из выделенных курсивом слов: 1. We are looking for a candidate who is ready for often business trips / journeys. 2. She can’t get time off / out work to go on holiday with her family. 3. I have always dreamt of going on around-the-world / round-the-earth trip. 4. They always stay in five-star / five-mark hotels. 5. Holiday makers / holiday doers are people who are visiting a place on holiday.

Задание 8. Подчеркните в предложениях глагол-сказуемое и определите его видо-временную форму и залог. Переведите предложения на русский язык: 1. Several famous pictures of water lilies were painted by Monet. 2. Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. 3. Ten people are currently being treated in hospital, but most of them will be sent home later today. 4. A man has been arrested for hooliganism. 5. The assignment will have been finished and submitted by Monday morning.

Задание 9. Вставьте глагол в нужной форме страдательного залога: 1. The house (to build) in the 17-th century. 2. When we went up to our hotel room, we discovered that it (to clean). 3. When you arrive in New York next week, you (to pick up) by one of our drivers. 4. Unfortunately, the coffee machine (to fix) yet. 5. The post (to deliver) every day.

Задание 10. Подчеркните в следующих предложениях Participle I и Participle II и установите функции каждого из них, т.е. укажите, является ли оно определением, обстоятельством или частью глаголасказуемого. Переведите предложения на русский язык:. 1. Can you see that woman dressed in red over there? 2. Letters that are posted before 5 pm should arrive the next day. 90 3. The train standing on platform five is for Manchester. 4. My dad was in a bad mood for the whole week, completely ruining the holiday. 5. Having passed all the exams with A grade, Maggie went on holiday.

Задание 11. Подчеркните в следующих предложениях модальный глагол или его эквивалент. Переведите предложения на русский язык: 1. You have to earn much if you want to visit Antarctica. 2. You can rent a bike and explore the cycling paths of Hyde Park. 3. Tourists may choose any holiday destination nowadays. 4. They will be allowed to stay at the hotel any time they like. 5. His business trip is to take place in October.