Контрольная работа № 2 Вариант 1

Language section

Vocabulary

A Complete the text with the words in the box. Be careful! There are three extra words.

aware consumption demand devoted familiar increase involved sympathetic put up responsibility sort

In the last ten years or so the (1) ______ in crime on the streets of our cities has been quite dramatic. Now it is not uncommon to open a newspaper and find pages (2) ______ to reporting on different crimes from assault to murder. The increasing (3) _____ for these stories cannot be healthy and it wouldn’t surprise me if those (4) ______ in crime got new ideas from the stories they can read in the papers.

We should not have to (5) ______ with the kind of behaviour that is now taking place more and more frequently on our streets. We need to take (6) ______ for what is happening and become (7) _____ of the connection between the stories about crime and the actual crimes themselves and try and (8) _____ out the problems.

B Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.

(9) I don’t know what you’re complaining about. You’re _______

a) at death’s door b) in really good health c) going down ith something

(10) Do you really think you can make _______ to the environment?

a) a difference b) it easier c) sense

(11) As soon as I know the answer I’ll ______ you.

a) put up with b) tell off c) get back to

(12) He got a new job working as a nightclub _______.

a) bouncer b) jockey c) warden

(13) Over the last six months there has been a real demand ______ organic food.

a) of b) for c) in

(14) Jack Smith was sentenced to ten years in prison for armed _______.

a) assault b) murder c) robbery

(15) This cold is getting worse. I’ve got a really ______ nose.

a) throbbing b) runny c) upset

(16) One of the biggest environmental problems are the exhaust ______ from cars.

a) fuels b) gases c) fumes

(17) It really makes _____ for people to be green.

a) sense b) a point c) easier

Grammar

C Choose the correct words to complete the short conversations.

(18) A: I think we’ll win tomorrow.

B: What? You might / must be joking.

(19) A: Excuse me! You can’t / needn’t smoke in here.

B: Oh, sorry!

(20) Doctor: Remember, you could / must take your medicine every morning.

Patient: Yes doctor, I will.

(21) A: It must / might have come as a bit of a shock to hear you were so ill.

B: Yes, I’ve always been in such good shape.

(22) A: So, did you enjoy that?

B: No, it was really quite / totally frightening.

(23) Dentist: Everything is fine.

Patient: Really?

Dentist: Yes, you mustn’t / don’t need to come back again.

Patient: Oh, that’s wonderful news.

(24) A: I’m really worried?

B: Why?

A: Because the situation is slightly / absolutely terrible.

D Choose the correct word(s) to complete the sentences.

(25) You _______ probably crash if you don’t slow down.

a) are going to b) are c) will

(26) Take your jacket as it’s already cold and it ________ tonight.

a) is freezing b) is going to freeze c) freezes

(27) The doctor’s surgery _______ at ten o’clock next Monday due to staff training.

a) opens b) is opening c) will have opened

(28) I’m sorry I have to go. Look, _______ you later.

a) I’m calling b) I’m going to call c) I’ll call

(29) It’s _______ that people will start eating organic food when the prices are so high.

a) certain b) probable c) unlikely

(30) By the time the police get here the robbers ________.

a) are going to escape b) will have escaped c) will escape

E Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the original.

(31) We’re going to meet at ten o’clock.

meeting

_____________________________________

(32) You’re not permitted to watch the film if you’re under 15.

can’t

______________________________________

(33) What are you going to do tomorrow?

doing

_____________________________________

(34) Perhaps I’ll see you later.

might

_____________________________________

(35) I’m sure he’s ill.

must

_____________________________________

(36) You don’t need to exercise every day.

have to

_____________________________________

Functional language

F Choose the correct word to complete the sentences,

(37) Recent crime figures show that violent crime, such as / in particular mugging and

assault, is increasing.

(38) There are lots of things you can do to prevent a cold. In particular / For example, having a hot

drink for breakfast or wearing a hat.

(39) Rick: From now on I’m going to walk to work everyday.

Paulo: Really? Talking of / That reminds me, petrol prices have gone up again.

Rick: See, not only will I get fit, but I’ll save money as well.

(40) Although / Despite I want to give up smoking I’m going to have just one more.

Reading

Read the article below and answer these questions.

(1) Which company was founded on recycling junk?

(2) Which word drives the prices up in the tour industry?

(3) Why is it difficult to find a genuine green holiday?

(4) What is the main advantage of shopping at The Natural Store?

(5) According to the text, why should people buy eco-friendly products?

Being green has never been easier. In the past, if you wanted to buy things that were environmentally friendly it could be really difficult. You would often spend hours going from one shop to another, which, if you used your car, would make the whole exercise pointless. But, now thanks to the internet and an increased awareness that buying green doesn’t mean having to spend a fortune, it’s much easier to ‘eco-shop’.

Companies like Lost and Found in London are leading the way when it comes to recycling our junk. Set up by Becky Oldfield, the company specializes in making furniture and covers. One of the key things that Lost and Found do is to source their materials locally. Becky will go round to local companies and get whatever they are throwing away and use these things in her products.

Meanwhile, Electra Gillies has set up her own eco-tourism company. She used to work as a journalist for a national newspaper and realized that there was a demand for ‘green holidays’. To ensure that her holidays really are green she goes out and visits every place she advertises. Unfortunately, this is necessary as there is no international eco-standard and companies often realize that if they use the word ‘green’ they can charge more for the same thing. One of the best things as far as Electra is concerned is that most of the places she has chosen use renewable energy, employ local staff and therefore re-invest in the local economy.

Finally, Rachel Rogers has started her own online department store, thenaturalstore.co.uk. The idea for The Natural Store came from the fact that Rachel was frustrated by having to shop at lots of different places to buy what she wanted. She thought that it would be good to start a shop where you could buy Fairtrade products, organic food, environmentally friendly cosmetics and ethical clothing all in one place. Although things cost a bit more it is worth it because the result is a cleaner planet.

So, the next time you are thinking about the environment and you’d actually like to do something positive, check out the options that are available. You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to be green.