Настоящие контрольные задания охватывают основные темы раздела «Морфология» систематизирующего курса грамматики, а именно: число имени существительного, артикль, степени сравнения прилагательных и конструкции сравнения, время, вид, залог и наклонение глагола, неличные формы глагола, местоимения. Последнее, 8-е задание, относится к разделу «Синтаксис» и предполагает разбор предложения студентом на основе имеющихся навыков анализа русского предложения и самостоятельной работы с учебником.
Главная цель контрольной работы заключается в проверке навыков употребления грамматических форм существительного, прилагательного и глагола в соответствии с правилами практической грамматики английского языка. При этом от студента требуется умение не только выбрать нужную форму и употребить ее в предложении, но и объяснить употребление с точки зрения нормативной грамматики. Последнее является наиболее важным, т.к. входит в набор необходимых профессиональных умений учителя иностранного языка. Выполнение работы на английском языке дает возможность проконтролировать знание студентом английской лингвистической терминологии.
В контрольной работе представлены четыре варианта заданий. Номер варианта назначается преподавателем.
МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ
Перед выполнением контрольных заданий тщательно изучите соответствующие разделы рекомендованных учебников. Используйте англо-русский словарь как при работе с учебником, так и при выполнении контрольной работы.
Внимательно читайте контрольные задания. Встретив вызывающие затруднения термины, справьтесь в словаре. Обращайте внимание на формулировки заданий. В ряде случаев необходимо прокомментировать употребление той или иной формы, назвать ее или привести грамматические характеристики. Все комментарии и пояснения даются на английском языке.
В задании I необходимо дать транскрипции формы единственного и множественного числа существительных в тех случаях, когда они отличаются произношением.
Раскрывая скобки, подчеркните вставленные Вами формы (или их отсутствие – для артиклей).
При анализе предложения обратите внимание на схему (см. образец). Схема должна отражать синтаксические отношения между частями сложного предложения (сочинение, подчинение). Придаточные предложения одной ступени подчинения изображаются на одном уровне. Союз, присоединяющий часть предложения, помещается над рамкой; союзное слово, являющееся членом предложения (местоимение или наречие) – внутри рамки. Необходимо указать типы придаточных предложений, т.е. их синтаксическую функцию (сбоку), и средства связи.
Каждое задание переписывается в тетрадь под соответствующим номером. Номер варианта указывается на обложке тетради или на первой странице.
ЗАДАНИЕ I.
State the number of the following nouns and give the corresponding singular or plural forms.
Variant 1.
goods, clothes, medium, focus, axis, aerobics, taxi, price, works, father-in- law
Variant 2.
information, bureau, forget-me-not, German, Japanese, genius, swine, billiards, cloth, series
Variant 3.
curriculum, commander-in-chief, analysis, Englishman, data, radii, theses, equipment, loaf, agenda
Variant 4.
Physics, barracks, louse, hoof, pike, species, termini, corps, Chinese, aquaria, governor-general, boy-messenger
ЗАДАНИЕ II.
Insert articles (a, the,------) where necessary or possessive pronouns and comment upon their usage.
Variant 1.
1. He took off ______ coat and set to ____ work.
2. At most meetings ______people vote by raising ______ right hands.
3. ____ bullet struck him in _____ foot.
4. There’ll always be ____ between ____ old and _____ young. ________ young people want ______ change but _______old people want to stay ______ same.
5. He was sent to _______ prison for _______ six months for _______ shop-lifting. When _______six months are over he’ll be released; _________ difficulty then will be to find _____ work.
- Do you go to ______ prison to visit him?
Variant 2.
1. – I’d like to see _____ Mr. Smith, please.
– Do you mean ________ Mr. Smith who works in ___ box office or __________ Mr. Smith, _________ stage manager?
2. It costs fifty and _________ half pence and I’ve only got ____________ fifty – pence piece. You can pay by __________ cheque here. Write them ___________ cheque for __________fifty and __________ half pence.
3. I have _______ hour and _______ half for lunch. I only have ________ half ________ hour; barely _______time for ________smoke and _________ cup of coffee.
4. I had ________ amazing experience last night. I saw _______ dinosaur eating ______ meat pie in ______ London park. You mean you had _________ nightmare. Anyway, dinosaurs didn’t eat _____meat.
5. I hope you have ___________ lovely time and ______good weather. But I’m not going for _______ holiday. I’m going on _______ business.
Variant 3.
1. ______Chicago of __________1920 s was ________ dangerous place.
2. There’s nothing in ____ world like ________Chicago meat industry.
3. I’m having ______ few friends in to ________ coffee _______ tomorrow evening. Would you like to come? – I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’m going to _________concert.
4. _________ most of ____ stories that ________people tell about ________ Irish aren’t true.
5. He got _______ bronchitis and was taken to ________ hospital. I expect they’ll send him home at _________ end of ________ week. Have you rung __________ hospital to ask how he is?
Variant 4.
1. Everywhere ________ man has cut down _________ forests in order to cultivate _____ ground, or to use ________ wood as _________fuel or as ________ building material.
2. _______ windows of this house are so small that we have ________ electric light on all _________ time.
3. The barman seized _______ drunk by ______ collar.
4. He is ___ thoroughly selfish man; he wouldn’t lift _______ finger to help anyone.
5. I saw him raise _______ right hand and take ________ oath.
ЗАДАНИЕ III.
Choose the correct construction or form of comparison. Supply the article where necessary.
Variant 1.
1. There’s still a lot of unemployment, though probably to (little) extent in the south.
2. No one will think any (little) of you if you say what you believe.
3. At first I couldn’t say which stories in the collection were (funny); they were all _______ but now I see that (late) is (funny).
4. Things went from bad to (bad).
5. Davy was (talented) of the two brothers.
Variant 2.
1. I wanted to ask you both what you thought of my (late) films if you saw them.
2. I don’t think it matters in (little) which seat I choose.
3. He was (late) man to come.
4. The (near) item on the programme is a piano sonata.
5. Uncle Nick was (old) son of the family.
Variant 3.
1. She waited until her silence became (noticeable) thing in the room.
2. He is (tall) of the two.
3. It was (late) hold he had on the real world.
4. I was now in such a state of nervous resentment that I thought it but prudent to check myself, at present, from (far) demonstration.
5. Jack is (clever) of the tree brothers.
Variant 4.
1. We just have to decide which is (little) of two evils.
2. Your first suggestion is probably OK, but your second is (little) acceptable.
3. The (hear) house is three miles away.
4. He’s a far (intelligent) person than my brother.
5. They might not be _____ generous ____ they were last year.
ЗАДАНИЕ IV.
Insert the necessary tense, aspect and voice forms and comment on their usage.
Variant 1.
1. When the old lady (to return) to her flat she (to see) at once that burglars (to break) in during her absence, because the front door (to be) open and everything in the flat (to be) upside down. The burglars themselves (to be) no longer there, but they probably only just (to leave) because a cigarette still (to burn) on an ornamental table. Probably they (to hear) the lift coming up and(to run) down the fire escape. They (to help) themselves to her whisky too but there (to be) a little left, so she (to pour) herself out a drink.
Variant 2.
1. This property (to belong) to our family for over a hundred years.
2. John died of a heart-attack while he (to prove) that he could run the Marathon.
3. What’ve been up to? For a month now, I (to hear) strange reports about you.
4. The little boy (to miss) for a fortnight now.
5. Your son (to grow) very tall in the last year.
Variant 3.
1. When I (to open) the door, I (to see) a man on his knees. He clearly (to listen) to our conversation and I (to wonder) how much he (to hear). When I (to ask) him what he (to do), he (to say) that he (to drop) a 50 p. piece outside the door and (to look) for it. I (not to see) any sign of the money, but I (to find) a small notebook and pencil which he probably (to drop) when the door (to open) suddenly.
Variant 4.
When he (to see) his wife off at the station, he (to return) home as he (not have) to be at the airport till 9.30. He (not have) to pack, for his wife already (to do) that for him and his case (to be) ready in the hall. He (not have) to check the doors and windows either, for his wife always (to do) that before she (to leave) the house.
ЗАДАНИЕ V.
Complete the sentences using one of the Oblique moods and name them.
Variant 1.
1. He ordered that …
2. It is most important that …
3. If he offered me some money …
4. … you like another cup of coffee?
5. He suggested that…
6. When there was no sign of him she began to be worried lest he …
7. He wished…
8. If I were you I…
9. He sounded as though …
10. The poor little woman will stand up for her brother whatever he …
Variant 2.
1. He is anxious that everyone…
2. … the pain return take one of these pills.
3. I wish you …
4. It was decided that…
5. He insisted that…
6. She went straight towards him, as if she…
7. If only he…
8. My only terror was lest…
9. I suggest that he …
10. Soon I said that it was time I …
Variant 3.
1. He was anxious that…
2. You speak of it as if …
3. I’ll gratify all your wishes, however unreasonable they…
4. You must have it all ready so that…
5. The teacher’s request is…
6. It is dreadful that …
7. If anything happened to him…
8. She had a conviction that…
9. I wish you…
10. Mr. Johnson would propose to me if…
Variant 4.
1. We feared lest…
2. John wished to suggest that…
3. He wondered what Bob would say if …
4. I should tell your son to keep away from him if …
5. She proposed that …
6. If it were not for the rain …
7. It is important that …
8. The dean’s order is …
9. We are going to the seashore, so that the children …
10. He behaved as if …
ЗАДАНИЕ VI.
Choose the correct from of a verbal (gerund, infinitive, participle) and comment upon its grammatical categories (tense, voice, aspect) if any.
Variant 1.
1. Next time we go (house-hunt), remember (ask) the agent for clear directions. I wasted hours (look) for the last house.
2. Every feature seemed (sharpen) since he saw her last.
3. We suggested (sleep) in hotels but the children were anxious (camp) out.
4. They don’t allow (smoke) in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) (set) it on fire, but you can (smoke) in the foyer during the interval.
5. I had to smile as if I didn’t mind (insult).
Variant 2.
1. He hasn’t come yet, he must (work) in the reading hall.
2. The old miser spent all his time (count) his money and (think) up new hiding-places.
3. He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (rob).
4. He used (get) up at night sometimes (make) sure it was still there.
5. My roommate says I have a terrible voice, so I stopped (sing) in the shower.
Variant 3.
1. We could hear the noise of furniture (move).
2. He would not stop (ask) questions until he made it all clear.
3. He is said (put away) a small fortune.
4. But there in nothing now (wait) for.
5. (leave) their camp with the first light they reached the peak at dusk.
6. I don’t like your way (talk).
7. He appeared (listen).
Variant 4.
1. A twelve year-old give was the first (attract) his attention or (attract) by him.
2. While (obey) my instructions he glanced at me now and then.
3. (be) away so long he was happy (come) back.
4. (wound) in the leg he limped a little.
5. I remember (lock) the door before I left but I forgot (shut) the windows.
6. Please remember (post) the letter.
ЗАДАНИЕ VII.
Translate into English (modal verbs, adjectives, pronouns).
Variant 1.
1. Если бы вам задали этот вопрос, сумели бы вы на него ответить?
2. Неужели бы вы забыли, что он не знаком с этим вопросом?
3. Я вижу какую-то записку на вашем столе. Что, кто-нибудь заходил?
4. У меня есть две интересные книги. Какую ты хочешь почитать? – Любая подойдет.
5. Кошка упала с крыши, но чувствует себя нисколько не хуже от этого.
Variant 2.
1. Он сильный, он может поднять ящик в три раза тяжелеe.
2. Не чувствуя себя виноватым, он отказался извиниться перед нами.
3. Будучи ребенком, он долго жил с родителями за границей.
4. Вероятно, родители запретили ему ехать на юг с вами. Вам следовало самим поговорить с ними.
5. Вы оба не знаете это правило.
Variant 3.
1. Нужно было положить ключ в сумку, тогда бы Вы его не потеряли.
2. Можно было дойти и пешком, но я опаздывал, пришлось сесть на автобус.
3. У меня слишком мало информации, чтобы я мог высказать какое-то определенное мнение.
4. Вся вода кипяченая, можете пить из любого кувшина.
5. Новый стадион в несколько раз больше старого.
Variant 4.
1. Неужели Вы потеряли билет? – Он, возможно, в другой сумке.
2. Не знаю, сумею ли я справиться с работой. – Надо было подумать об этом раньше.
3. У вас есть при себе деньги? – Нет, совсем нет.
4. Вода в обоих кувшинах кипяченая, можете взять из любого.
5. Он еще больше рассердился оттого, что чувствовал себя виноватым.
ЗАДАНИЕ VIII.
Parse the sentence.
Variant 1.
Youth has turned to gods we of an earlier day knew not, and it is possible to see already the direction in which those who come after us will move. (P.Burden)
Variant 2.
As she drew sketches of how the gallery might be laid out, his questions and interruptions showed that he had already given considerable thought to it, and had absorbed a great deal of what Michelle had told him over the past few years (P. Burden)
Variant 3.
But I knew that an informer would take no risks, he wouldn’t want to tell what he knew till he could tell it safely, and I armed myself with patience. (S. Maugham)
Variant 4.
He knew the friendliness she showed him was due only to the provisions he brought with him, but he didn’t care; it has enough that she was mannerly, and that she was prepared to be so as long as she could get something out of him. (S. Maugham)
ОБРАЗЕЦ И ПЛАН АНАЛИЗА ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЯ НА ЭКЗАМЕНЕ ПО СИСТЕМАТИЗИРУЮЩЕМУ КУРСУ ГРАММАТИКИ
I. Characterize the sentence from the point of view of its structure:
"Structurally the sentence is (complex, compound or of a mixed structure: compound-complex, complex-compound)".
II. Draw a structural scheme of the sentence. Define types of subordinate clauses. Comment on the means of connection between them:
" This is an object clause joined by the subordinating conjunction “that”.
III. Parse the underlined clause according to sentence parts. Comment upon their morphological expression:
“The dog…” it is the simple definite personal subject. Structurally the subject is simple because it is expressed by a single countable common animate class noun in the common case singular, semantically it is definite personal because it denotes a concrete living being who is the doer of the action.
IV. Comment upon the morphological types of underlined phrases and syntactic relations between the components (agreement, government, adjoinment, enclosure):
“These books” is a subordinate phrase. “Books” is the head, “these” is an adjunct, which is subordinated to the head. Structurally the phrase is simple because the adjunct is unextended. The components of the phrase are joined by means of agreement (they agree in number).