Американский тест на знание и понимание английского языка. Американский тест на знание и понимание английского языка Зачем это нужно

Are you an expert on Great Britain?

1. What is the capital of Great Britain?

a) Edinburgh b) Boston c) London

2. How many parts does Great Britain contain?

a) 4 b) 3 c) 5

3. What is the English flag called?

a) Union Patric b) Union Jack c) Lines and Crosses

4. Who is the symbol of the typical Englishman?

a) John Bull b) John Bell c) St. Patric

5. What is the London underground called?

a) the tube b) the metro c) the subway

6. Who is the Head of State in Britain?

a) the Mayor b) the Queen c) the Prime Minister

7. What is the river in London?

a) Thames b) London c) Avon

8. What is the most expensive part of London?

a) West End b) East End c) the City

9. What colour are the taxis in London?

A) blue b) red c) black

10. The building in the picture is …

a) St.Paul`s Cathedral

b) The British Museum

c) The National Gallery

11. If you go to London, you will see …..

a) the White House

b) St.Paul`s Cathedral

c) Greenwich

12. English people say……

a) candies b) cookies c) sweets

13.What is the Home of the Queen?

a) Buckingham Palace b) the White House c) Westminster Abbey

14. What city did The Beatles from?

a) London b) Manchester c) Liverpool

15. They say the Loch Ness Monster lives in a lake in ……….

a) Scotland b) Wales c) Ireland

Are you an expert on the USA?

1. What is the capital of the USA?

a) Ottawa b) Washington, D.C. c) New York

2. How many states are there in the USA?

a) 52 b) 50 c) 51

3. What is the American flag called?

a) Union John b) Union Jack c) Stars and Stripes

4. When did Christopher Columbus discover America?

a) in 1492 b) in 1592 c) in 1392

5. How often do American people choose a new President?

a) every 5 years b) every 3 years c) every 4 years

6. What is the most expensive part of New York?

a) Long Island b) Manhattan c) Staten Island

7. What colour are the taxis in New York?

a) black b) yellow c) green

8. The building on the picture is ……..

a) The Capitol b) The Pentagon c) The White House

9. If you go to New York, you will see ……….

a) Big Ben b) The Capitol c) The Empire State Building

10. The territory of the USA is washed by?

a) the Pacific ocean b) the Indian ocean c) Atlantic ocean d) Black Sea

e) Carribian Sea f) the Gulf of Mexico

11. What is the home of the President?

a) The Capitol b) The White House c) the House of Representatives

1. The first colonists started the tradition of

a) Halloween, b) Independence Day,

c) Thanksgiving Day, d) Memorial Day.

1. Who was the 1 st President:

1. A.Lincoln b) Kennedy c) Johnson d) Washington.

1. What states are not connected to the other states?

1. Texas b) Kansas c)Alaska d) Oregon e)Hawai

1. The population of the USA is …

1. 350 million people
2. 250 million people
3. 450 million people

1. What river American called “the father of waters”?

1. What river formed the Grand Canyon?

1. Missouri b) Colorado c) Mississippi

1. The Constitution was written in…

1. Texas b) Philadelphia c)Alaska d) Oregon e)Hawaii

1. The USA Government has ---- branches.

1. Three b) four c) five

1. All together there are ---- amendments to the Constitution.

1. Twenty-one b) twenty-six c)thirty-six

1. What President made slaves free?

1. G. Washington b) A. Lincoln c) G.Bush

1. Comment on this:

“The USA: one nation, many different people.”

____________________________________________

1. Who can declare the war? ______________________

1. What is the most popular food in America?_______________

1. Who is Commander in Chief?______________________

Reading test

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1. The United States of America stretches from the Atlantic Ocean across North America and far into the Pacific.

Because of such a huge size of the country the climate differs from one part of the country to another. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where there is heavy snow in winter and the temperature may go down to 40 degrees below zero. The south has a subtropical climate, with temperature as high as 49 degrees in summer.

1. America was founded by Columbus in 1492.

Columbus was mistaken in thinking he had reached India. There is still a great deal of confusion about the East and the West. As Columbus discovered, if you go west long enough you find yourself in the east and vice versa. In the New World most of the eastern half of the country is called the Middle West although it is known as the East by those who live in the Far West.

1. Americans eat a lot. They have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Most of Americans don’t eat at home but prefer to go to restaurants. They can choose from many kind of restaurants. There is a great number of ethnic restaurants in the United States. Italian, Chinese and Mexican food is very popular. An American institution is the fast food restaurant, which is very convenient but not very healthy.

1. The eagle became the national emblem of the country in 1782. It has an olive branch (a symbol of peace) and arrows (a symbol of strength). You can see the eagle on the back of a dollar bill.
2. Washington is located in the District of Columbia. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America. Many people consider Washington to be one of the most beautiful cities - in the world. There are many parks, wide streets and impressive buildings in it. In the centre of the city, there is Capitol Park, where visitors’ eyes focus on the Capitol, the home of American Congress.

1. This monument is the symbol of American democracy. It stands on Liberty Island in New York. It is one of the first things people see when they arrive in New York by sea. This National Monument was a present from France to the USA. France gave the statue to America in 1886 as a symbol of friendship. Liberty carries the torch of freedom - in her right hand. In her left hand she is holding a tablet with the inscription «July 4, 1776» - American Independence Day.

1. Nature of the USA
2. Climate
3. Discovery of America
4. Traditional food
5. The statue of Liberty
6. The capital of the States
7. American Symbols
8. Presidents of America

В российских школах, и других учебных заведениях редко пользуются такими тестами на знание английского. В основном они распространены в США. Может быть дело в том, что мы привыкли к только таким тестам, где нужно определиться с правильным употреблением времени, или тому подобным заданиям. Но то, что мы предлагаем вам сегодня, это очень хороший тест на понимание языка вообще, а не только конкретного правила. Если вы преподаватель, то пожалуйста обратите внимание, что в этом тесте на знание английского языка, ученикам нельзя подсказывать и помогать переводить задания. Весь смысл как раз в этом и кроется.
Если перевести задание, и понять его, то выбрать правильный ответ сможет, в общем-то, любой ученик. Этот тест нужен для того, чтобы вы на самом деле смогли адекватно оценить знания ваших учеников, но знания не с той точки зрения, что ученик знает грамматику, а с той насколько он понимает язык.

Сегодня все большее количество людей начинает изучать иностранные языки, им этот тест тоже подойдет. Но как быть, если вы изучаете английский язык самостоятельно? Наша рекомендация: обратите внимание на новый, но набирающий очень большое распространение по всему миру, метод изучения иностранных языков через скайп. Английский язык по скайп — это тоже самое, что иметь личного репетитора, только гораздо удобнее. Вам не придется тратить время на дорогу, да и обстановка менее официальная. А плюсы, все те же самые: личное общение, практика устной речи, и все внимание, получаете только вы.

Важность того, что ученик обладает хорошим запасом слов и может понимать непривычные предложения и тесты, где нет ни слова по-русски, сложно переоценить. Ведь, очень часто вроде бы отличники по языкам из обычных школ, теряются когда видят тесты полностью на английском языке. Этот тест на знание английского состоит из двух частей. Тут важны как и , так и те задания, что сделаны с уклоном на лексику. К тесту прилагаются ответы, они на последней странице. Для вашего удобства все страницы имеют графу name и date.

Приятным бонусом для вас будет то, что в архиве так же будет книга Приключения Тома Сойера на английском языке.

Романова Нелли Викторовна,

учитель английского языка,

Средняя школа № 82 г. Ульяновска

Цели и задачи :

Образовательные: обобщение изученного материала по теме «США»; актуализация страноведческого материала; совершенствование навыков чтения и говорения; совершенствование лексических навыков.

Развивающие : повышение уровня мотивации к изучению английского языка; развитие познавательной активности; развитие внимания, памяти, воображения и логического мышления.

Воспитательные: воспитывать чувство сопричастности к мировой культуре.

Answer the questions .

What is the capital of the USA?

What is the population of the USA?

How many states are there in the USA?

What two oceans is the USA washed by?

What colour is the American flag?

How do people call the American flag?

What is the motto of the USA?

What is the symbol of the USA?

Why is America called a “melting pot”?

Who is the heard of the USA?

Choose the correct variant .

Christopher Columbus discovered America in …

1492

1402

1442

Who lived in America before Columbus came?

Americans

Pilgrims

Indians

When did Europeans first arrive in America?

1720

1620

1670

The first colonists started the tradition of …

Thanksgiving Day

Halloween

Independence Day

When did America become independent?

1776

1676

1767

When is Independence Day?

The first president of the USA was…

Abraham Lincoln

Jeffrey Jefferson

George Washington

Which American state is situated 50 miles from Russia?

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

The largest state in the USA is …

Alaska

Texas

California

Which river did native Americans call “the father of waters”?

the Mississippi

the Colorado

the Missouri

Which state of the USA is situated in the Pacific Ocean?

Idaho

Hawaii

Montana

The USA is a … republic.

Federal

Constitutional

presidential

The US President’s term is …

4 years

5 years

6 years

The US Government has … braches.

Three

Four

Five

Congress is made up of

The House of Representatives and the House of Commons

The House of Lords and the House of Commons

The House of Representatives and the Senate

What is the favourite sport in the USA?

Baseball

Cricket

Rugby

Match the sights (A-H) with their definitions (1-7). One sight is extra.

The Capitol

The White House

The Empire State Building

Hollywood

Disneyland

The Grand Canyon

The Statue of Liberty

Yellowstone

It is the official home for the President of the USA.

It is the symbol of freedom in America.

It is one of the tallest buildings in the USA.

It is the tallest building in Washington and the most famous building in the USA because it is the place where laws are made.

It is the world famous center of films.

It is a large amusement park for children in Southern California.

It is the oldest national park in the world. It is famous for its geysers.

Match the beginnings of the sentences (1-5) with the endings (A-F). One variant is extra.

The Bering Strait

277 miles long

2) Yellowstone covers

c) parts of three states

3) Alaska is separated from Russia by

d) nine million square kilometers

4) The area of the USA is over

e) Great Lakes

5) The longest river in the USA is

f) the Mississippi

Match the cities (A-F) with their definitions (1-5). One city is extra .

Philadelphia

New York

Chicago

Washington, DC

Los Angeles

Boston

It is one of the main cities of the USA. It was the first capital of America from 1790 until 1800. The USA constitution the first written constitution in the world was adopted in this city in 1787.

This city is situated on the left bank of the Potomac River. It is one of the most beautiful and unusual cities in the USA. It has little industry. There are no skyscrapers. It was named after the first American President.

It is the largest city in the United States. It is situated at the mouth of the Hudson River. It is the world leader in finance, the arts and communications. There are many skyscrapers of fifty and more stores in it.

It is one of the oldest cities. It was founded in 1630. There are three universities in this city. The oldest university in the USA, Harvard University, was founded in 1636.

It is the second largest city in the USA after New York City. It is situated in Southern California. This city is known as a center of the American entertainment industry.

Match the names of the famous people (A-F) with the sentences (1-5). One name is extra.

Walt Disney

Neil Armstrong

Martin Luther king

Henry Ford

Charlie Chaplin

Mark Twain

The American astronaut first stepped on the surface of the Moon.

His cartoon films are popular all over the world.

He was the leader of the Black civil rights movement in the USA.

He was a famous American actor called “The Little Tramp”.

He was the first to use an assembly line in car making, which made cars affordable.

Keys: 1) Washington, DC; 2) 250 million people; 3) 50 states; 4) the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean; 5) red, white, blue; 6) Stars and stripes; 7) In God we trust.; 8) the bald eagle; 9) because people of many nationalities live there; 10) the President; 11) a; 12) c; 13) b; 14) a;15) a; 16) b; 17) c; 18) b; 19) a; 20) a; 21) b; 22) c; 23) a; 24) a; 25) c; 26) a; 27) 1b; 2g; 3c; 4a; 5d; 6e; 7h; 28) 1b; 2c; 3a; 4d; 5f; 29) 1a; 2d; 3b; 4f; 5e; 30) 1b; 2a; 3c; 4e; 5d.

C писок использованной литературы:

И. Ю. Баканова «600 устных тем для школьников и поступающих в вузы» М., «Дрофа» 2001;

Т.П. Ванина, М.С.Евдокимов «Тестовые задания по английскому языку» М., «Лист»1999;

В.В.Ощепкова «США: география, история…» М., «Лист» 2000