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Московский Комитет Образования
Центральное Окружное Управление Образования
Научно-методический Центр. Лаборатория иностранных языков

ДИАГНОСТИЧЕСКИЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ ДЛЯ ТЕСТИРОВАНИЯ

9-й класс Базовый уровень
(время тестирования – 45мин)

ВАРИАНТ 1

Grammar

1. Lisa … got somewhere to stay while she is in Oxford.

a) have
b) has
c) had
d) having

2. A: What … in your spare time?
B: I often go to the cinema.

a) do you do
b) are you doing
c) have you done
d) are you do

3. I haven’t visited John … last year.

a) since
b) by
c) until
d) for

4. I go swimming once or … a week.

a) two
b) two time
c) twice
d) two times

5. A: I don’t like cooking.
B: …

a) Neither I do
b) So do I
c) Nor do I
d) Either do I

6. Listen! That boy … the saxophone.

a) plays
b) played
c) is playing
d) will play

7. If … John tomorrow, I’ll give him a letter.

a) I’ll see
b) I see
c) I saw
d) I won’t see

8. ... you understand what I’m saying?

a) Can
b) Should
c) May
d) Must

9. George … swimming yesterday.

a) go
b) has gone
c) is going
d) went

10. A: Hello. My name is Lisa.
B: … to meet you.

a) Exciting
b) Delicious
c) Nice
d) Beautiful

11. I haven’t seen Clare … many years.

a) since
b) for
c) before
d) after

12. A: Have you ever been to Germany?
B: …

a) No, I haven’t
b) No, I did
c) No, I have
d) No, I don’t

Reading

I. Look at the signs. Someone asks you what they mean. Mark the letter next to the correct explanation – A, B, C or D.

1. No bicycles against glass please

A. Do not leave your bike touching the window.
B. Do not ride your bicycle in this area.
C. Broken glass may damage your bicycle tyres.
D. Your bike may not be safe here.

2. Press bell

As soon as you hear a ringing sound, push hard to open the door.

A. If you press the bell hard, the door will open.
B. To open the door, push it at the same time as pressing the bell
C. To open the door, you must push hard when you hear the ringing sound.
D. The door will open if you push hard after the ringing sound.

3. Cyclists!

Reduce speed now – you are approaching a steep hill around the next bend.

A. You should go more slowly before the bend.
B. The hill is too steep to cycle down.
C. Get off your bike as you approach the hill.
D. Use your brakes after you reach the bend.

II. The people below want to choose a TV programme to watch. There are descriptions of the programmes. Decide which TV programme would be the most suitable for each person. For each number mark the correct letter.

1. Hugo wants to relax by watching a film. He enjoys stories about travelling through time and likes to imagine what life will be like for humans in future centuries.
2. Denise likes travelling and meeting different people. She has a lot of fun watching programmes about people’s experiences as they go on train journeys across the world.

A. New World 

This is a TV film which begins a new science-fiction series. It has wonderful special effects and the actors are excellent. Together they travel to the twenty-third century. The action takes place in underground cities where the climate is controlled by computers and some of the inhabitants are planning a terrible crime.

B. There and Back Again

Paul Theroux’s story of his journey from London to Japan and back makes great material for this programme. Watch the progress of his journey on the railways of Europe and Asia, and meet the inhabitants of East and West. His description of the life in different places shows a surprising mixture of events end personalities.

 

ВАРИАНТ 2

Grammar

1. Tom … got somewhere to stay while he is in Eton.

a) have
b) has
c) had
e) having

2. A: What … in your spare time?
B: I often go swimming

a) do you do
b) are you doing
c) have you done
d) are you do

3. I haven’t seen George … last year.

a) since
b) by
c) until
d) for

4. I go skating once or …. a week.

a) two
b) two time
c) twice
d) two times

5. A: I don’t like watching TV.
B: …

a) Neither I do
b) So do I
c) Nor do I
d) Either do I

6. Listen! That boy … the violin.

a) plays
b) played
c) is playing
d) will play

7. If … Lisa tomorrow, I’ll give her a letter.

a) I’ll see
b) I see
c) I saw
d) I won’t see

8. …you see what I’m showing?

a) Can
b) Should
c) May
d) Must

9. John … to the cinema yesterday.

a) go
b) has gone
c) is going
d) went

10. A: Hello. My name is Clare.
B: … to meet you.

a) Exciting
b) Delicious
c) Nice
d) Beautiful

11. I haven’t seen Lisa … many years.

a) since
b) for
c) before
d) after

12. A: Have you ever been to Italy?
B: …

a) No, I haven’t
b) No, I did
c) No, I have
d) No, I don’t

 

Reading

I. Look at the signs. Someone asks you what they mean. Mark the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D.

1. Shop by Phone

We are ready to take your order 7 days a week.

A. You should place your order every week.
B. You may ring and order on any day of the week.
C. We will have your order ready within seven days.
D. We are ready for you to take your order to the shop.

2. Please do not touch the Hi-Fi equipment – ask a shop assistant for help.

A. Tell our staff if you want to test the equipment.
B. This Hi-Fi equipment belongs to the staff.
C. We can help you to choose the best Hi-Fi system for your needs.
D. Assistants are needed to help sell our Hi-Fi equipment.

3. 10 pounds fine if you pass this point and fail to show a tube ticket.

A. All tickets to this point will cost you 10 pounds.
B. If you fail to buy a ticket, you can not ride on the tube.
C. It’s fine to pass this point without showing a ticket.
D. Go past here without a ticket, and you may have to pay 10 pounds.

II. The people below want to choose a TV programme to watch. There are descriptions of the programmes. Decide which TV programme would be the most suitable for each person. For each number mark the correct letter.

1. Jenny enjoys programmes filmed in other countries and prefers real-life adventures to fiction. She would like to watch a crime story that keeps her guessing to the end.
2. Andy studies science. When he watches TV, he likes to see things that will help him with his college work. He particularly enjoys documentaries about possible future inventions.

A. Drama Hour

This week’s true story is about a private detective employed by a team of American businessmen. They send her to Brazil to inquire about some hotel robberies. She learns that hotels, which are owned by the businessmen, have been empty for two years, and finally discovers the whole truth in a surprising way.

B. Tomorrow’s World

This popular half-hour science programme continues into its 29th year, showing that it can keep its place in the television world. Tonight it is presented by Carol Vardermann, who introduces reports on new ideas for computer-driven cars and restaurants in the sky.


KEYS

Вариант 1

Grammar: 1. b; 2. a; 3. a; 4. c; 5. c; 6. c; 7. b; 8. a; 9. d; 10. c; 11. b; 12. a

Reading: I. 1. A; 2. C; 3. A; II. 1. A; 2. B

Вариант 2

Grammar: 1. b; 2. a; 3. a; 4. c; 5. c; 6. c; 7. b; 8. a; 9. d; 10. c; 11. b; 12. a

Reading: I. 1. B; 2. A; 3. D; II. 1. A; 2. B