Негосударственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования
«Санкт-Петербургский университет управления и экономики»
Институт гуманитарных и социальных наук
Кафедра педагогики, психологии и переводоведения
УТВЕРЖДАЮ
Зав. каф. ППП
_____________/ Ариас А.-М.
«____» ____________ 20___ г.
КОНТРОЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА
ПО ДИСЦИПЛИНЕ «ИНОСТРАННЫЙ ЯЗЫК: ПРАКТИЧЕСКИЙ КУРС
ПЕРВОГО ИНОСТРАННОГО ЯЗЫКА»
Для направления подготовки 43.05.02 Лингвистика
Педагогическое образование
Уровень высшего образования бакалавриат
Форма обучения заочная
Обсуждено
На заседании кафедры ППП
«___» __________ 20___ г.
Санкт-Петербург
Методические указания по выполнению контрольных работ
Контрольная работа выполняется студентами на основе самостоятельного изучения рекомендованной литературы, с целью систематизации, закрепления и расширения теоретических знаний, развития творческих способностей студентов, овладения навыками самостоятельной работы с литературой, формирования умений анализировать и отвечать на вопросы, поставленные темой работы, делать выводы на основе проведенного анализа. Работы приобщают также студентов к научно-исследовательской деятельности, играют важную роль в их профессиональной подготовке.
Важнейшими требованиями к контрольной работе как к исследованию определенной проблемы являются:
· применение общих и специальных методов научного исследования;
· умение работать с литературой, проявляя при этом творческий подход к изучаемому материалу;
· достаточно высокий теоретический уровень;
· способность самостоятельно, последовательно использовать изученный материал.
Работа должна быть написана грамотно, четко, разборчиво, с выделением абзацев. Обычно она готовится на компьютере, в крайнем случае аккуратно переписывается от руки на листах стандартного формата А4. Поле с левой стороны должно быть не менее 25 мм, с правой стороны – не менее 5 мм, а сверху и снизу – по 25 мм. Все страницы нумеруются по центру сверху. Первая страница (титульный лист) – не нумеруется. 14 шрифтом через 1,5 интервала.
На титульном листе контрольной работы указываются: название университета, института, кафедры, специальности, тема контрольной работы, фамилия, инициалы студента, номер учебной группы и курса, срок обучения.
1. A) Fill in in, out, up or on prepositions after the verb and translate into Russian:
1. Please hold while I transfer you to the Sales Department.
2. Somebody broke last night and stole our TV.
3. They were giving free perfume samples at the department store.
4. Joe made a story about why we were late.
5. We ran of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.
6. It's too dark in here. Let's turn some lights.
7. Our plan worked fine.
8. My boyfriend and I broke before I moved to America.
9. I have to hand my essay by Tuesday.
10. Two men in black masks held the bank this morning.
11. The teacher passed the textbooks before class.
12. I gave smoking a month ago.
13. If you keep those results you will get into a great university.
14. The prisoners broke of jail when the guards weren't looking.
15. He got late this morning.
B)
Fill in off, down, over, away or back prepositions after a verb and translate into Russian:
1. Our car broke on the way home from our aunt.
2. You are too nervous. You need to calm before you drive the car.
3. He wants me to do my essay because she doesn't like the plot.
4. She might drop for tea this week.
5. I have to drop my brother at work before I come over.
6. I tried to get my point to her but she didn't listen.
7. My little sister gave the surprise present by accident.
8. I have to give these books to the library within two weeks.
9. Before you submit the test go your answers first.
10. Her sister ran from home and has been missing for a week.
11. Can you please look my essay for mistakes?
12. I threw most of my old clothes.
13. Please turn the TV and come for lunch.
14. I'm not sure about the job offer. I'll have to think it.
15. It's too loud. Please turn the radio.
2. Define whether it is a gerund or a verbal noun, rationale each case. Translate into Russian:
1. Her beautiful singing mesmerized us all.
2. The howling of the wolves made us shiver.
3. Jogging in the morning helps me to keep fit.
4. After some crying the child was taken to hospital.
5. Sleeping in the tent at night resulted in her catching cold.
6. I like listening to classical music in the dark.
7. We counted our blessings when we survived in the car crash.
8. This is a new reading of the well-known story.
9. My sister’s coming home late at night worried our parents.
Despite the wind blowing very hard the pilot decided to take off.
3. Ask for the underlined words:
1. He likes his dog.
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2. He ate two packets of crisps.
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3. She goes to school.
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4. The glass broke.
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5. They like him because he is always friendly.
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6. The Millers live in a cottage.
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7. She played tennis from 1980 to 1987.
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8. The man looks confused.
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9. They stole George's bike.
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10. The cat ate the sausage.
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11. He drives to San Francisco every weekend.
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12. They left three days ago.
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13. She bought a new car because her old one broke down.
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14. He lived in London from May to October.
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15. They play tennis every Thursday.
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16. They took the children home.
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17. He went to the bakery.
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17. They got to the airport by taxi.
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18. They go shopping once a week.
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19. Jane opened the door.
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20. They have got five cats.
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21. He bought a house.
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22. The cat ate the fish.
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23. The flower pot fell on the floor.
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24. They sell 20 kilos of sugar a day.
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25. He found Pamela's key.
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26. The boys play football.
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27. They came late because they had an accident.
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28. He lives in a big house.
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4. Decide whether the sentence is American or British English:
1. What about another chocolate biscuit?
British English
American English
2. We'll have to stop at the next gas station.
British English
American English
3. I got this book at the new bookstore.
British English
American English
4. He loves travelling by train.
British English
American English
5. There has been an accident on the sidewalk.
British English
American English
6. Put this box into the garbage can, please.
British English
American English
7. Ronny is in grade eight, not in grade seven.
British English
American English
8. Let's meet at the weekend.
British English
American English
9. His billfold is pure leather.
British English
American English
The lift is out of order.
British English
American English
1. English is my favourite subject at school.
British English
American English
2. Have you seen Dick's new truck?
British English
American English
3. The park is in the center of our town.
British English
American English
4. Mr Barnes, our caretaker, found my key.
British English
American English
5. I like French fries, they're very crispy.
British English
American English
6. Have you seen the latest movie?
British English
American English
7. I've passed this test. So I'll get my driving licence very soon.
British English
American English
8. The accident happened because the blue car didn't stop at the traffic lights.
British English
American English
9. Tom told me to get off the Underground at Tower Hill.
British English
American English
We have to hand in our résumé by Friday.
British English
American English
5. Read and comprehend the text. Translate it into Russian and answer the questions below:
The Maya Civilization
The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya peoples in an area that encompasses southeastern Mexico, all of Guatemala and Belize, and the western portions of Honduras and El Salvador. The Maya civilization is known for the Maya hieroglyphic script, the only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as for its art, architecture, and mathematical and astronomical systems.
Politics and religion
The Maya civilization developed from the the Archaic period, prior to 2000 BC, to the fall of the last Maya city in 1697 by the Spanish Empire. Classic period rule was centered around the concept of the "divine king", who acted as a mediator between mortals and the supernatural realm. Kingship was patrilineal, and power would normally pass to the eldest son. A prospective king was also expected to be a successful war leader. Maya politics was dominated by a closed system of patronage, although the exact political make-up of a kingdom varied from city-state to city-state. By the Late Classic, the aristocracy had greatly increased, resulting in the corresponding reduction in the exclusive power of the divine king. As a part of their religion, the Maya practiced human sacrifice.
Art
The Maya civilization developed highly sophisticated artforms, and the Maya created art using both perishable and non-perishable materials, including wood, jade, obsidian, ceramics, sculpted stone monuments, stucco, and finely painted murals.
Maya cities
Maya cities tended to expand haphazardly, and the city center would be occupied by commercial and administrative complexes, surrounded by an irregular sprawl of residential districts. Different parts of a city would often be linked by causeways, a sort of paved roads. The principal architecture of the city consisted of palaces, pyramid-temples, ceremonial ballcourts, and structures aligned for astronomical observation.
Literate elite
The Maya elite were literate, and developed a complex system of hieroglyphic writing that was the most advanced in the pre-Columbian Americas. The Maya recorded their history and ritual knowledge in screenfold books, of which only three uncontested examples remain, the rest having been destroyed by the Spanish. There are also a great many examples of Maya text found on ceramics and stelae, a kind of monuments that consist of tall sculpted stone shafts. The Maya developed a highly complex series of interlocking ritual calendars, and employed mathematics that included one of the earliest instances of the explicit zero in the world.
Comprehension:
1. The Maya civilization developed in North America.
a. True
b. False
2. The Spanish put an end to the Maya civilization.
a. True
b. False
3. Maya peoples didn't practice commercial activities.
a. True
b. False
4. The hieroglyphic writing was found only in screenfold books.
a. True
b. False.
1. Make the 6. Make the following clauses of REPORTED SPEECH CORRECT:
correct:
1. The girl said: "I have done my homework."
The girl said.
2. Mr Sellers said: "I am going to London tomorrow."
Mr Sellers said.
3. She wanted to know: "Does he work for an insurance company?"
She wanted to know.
4. Mr Jones told me: "Don't put your shoes on the table!"
Mr Jones told me.
5. They told her: "Run as fast as you can!"
They told her.
6. He asked her: "Do you know my parents?"
He asked her.
7. They asked him: "How long do you have holidays this year?"
They asked him.
8. They told us: "We are listening to the radio."
They told us.
9. She asked me: "What are you doing tomorrow?"
She asked me.
10. She asked them: "Did you watch the movie yesterday?"
She asked them.
11. She told him: "Don't drive so fast!"
She told him.
12. He shouted: "Give it to me!"
He shouted.
13. John explained: "Susan will help me."
John explained.
14. He asked me: "Have you ever read this book?"
He asked me.
15. Mr Cook told us:"Clean your shoes and come in!"
Mr Cook told us
7. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate:
Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge. Knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Read everything that you can at school, regardless of whether you find it interesting. Reading expands your vocabulary. Even a "boring" text can teach you new words. Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. You will be able to speak, write, and think more intelligently. What's boring about that?
Do not just discount a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are exposed to new ideas and perspectives. Reading can change the way that you understand the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things. It can make you worldlier. You can learn how people live in far away places. You can learn about cultures different from your own.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a doofus. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.
1. Which best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?
a. Reading is exciting. b. Reading strengthens your mind.
c. Age affects the body in many ways. d. Working out keeps your body in shape.
2. Why does the author think that you should read books that are boring?
a. You will eventually grow to love them if you read them enough.
b. You will get better grades in reading class.
c. You will make your teacher very happy.
d. You will learn new words.
3. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
a. Reading can benefit you.
b. You can learn to program video games or design clothing by reading.
c. You can learn amazing things and become a better person by reading.
d. Knowledge is power.
4. Which is not a reason given by the author why students fail to complete reading assignments?
a. Students may be bored. b. Students may be distracted.
c. Students may be unwilling to focus. d. Students may be tired.
5. Which best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?
a. He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work.
b. He is teaching people how to become better readers.
c. He is explaining why people don't do their reading work.
d. He is entertaining readers with facts about the mind and body.
6. Which best describes the author's tone in the first three sentences?
a. Surprised b. Sarcastic
c. Informative d. Irate
7. Which of the following is not one of the author's main points?
a. Reading broadens your perspective and makes you a better person.
b. Reading is a relaxing activity with positive mental side effects.
c. Reading helps you perform on tests and get into selective schools.
d. Reading keeps your mind in shape and prevents losses due to age.
8. Which is not one of the author's arguments in the fifth paragraph?
a. Reading gives you a broader perspective on the world.
b. Reading changes the way that you understand the world.
c. Reading helps prepare you for your job in the real world.
d. Reading teaches you about distant lands and cultures.
9. Why does the author believe that reading is good for your mind state?
a. It has a calming effect. b. It can lower your stress levels.
c. It can help you relax. d. All of these
10. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
a. Reading: Good for the Mind in Many Ways
b. Reading: The Key to a Successful Academic Future
c. Reading: Improve Your Vocabulary While Being Entertained
d. Reading: The Best Way to Improve Your Writing Skills
1. Does the author argue his point well? Analyze one of his arguments and explain whether or not it is an effective argument.
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2. Why does the author believe that reading boring or unfamiliar books can be helpful for readers? Use the text in your response.
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3. Why does the author describe reading as a "positive escape"? In what ways is reading positive? Use evidence from the text to support your response.
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