Проверка знаний для студентов, изучающих английский на уровне Intermediate (средний, или В1).
На уровне Intermediate (средний) студент может поддержать разговор на бытовые и профессиональные темы, понимает на слух речь в обычном темпе, уверенно читает несложные тексты и разбирается в основах и некоторых нюансах английской грамматики. Проверить свои знания и навыки вы можете с помощью нашего теста, который включает задания на грамматику, лексику, чтение и аудирование.
Часть 1: грамматика для среднего уровня (Intermediate)
Выберите верные варианты, чтобы заполнить пропуски.
The last haircut I had was in .... summer of 1978, done by one of my colleagues at the barbershop in Worcester. Then a month or two later, I got very sick. I .... in an isolation ward in the local hospital. And when I came home, my hair went pretty thin. I have been compared to a spaniel: if you own a long-haired dog, you don’t always .... trim their hair because it can break off naturally. I’m not bothered about my hair. If I had been, I .... more about it over the years.
I .... hair at Skan’s in Worcester for 50 years. The barbershop .... in 1848, and when I arrived there in the 70s, it was run by the founder’s youngest son. When I got the job, I said to him I wasn’t sure how long I .... , and he replied: “They die in my shop.” I thought about those words this year when I decided .... ; it was about time.
We’ve had a good community of customers over the years. Imran Khan, the prime minister of Pakistan, used to .... here as a teenager, because his boarding school was nearby, and Neil Fox, the radio DJ, also came here.
I don’t think I’m going to change much in retirement, and I certainly don’t plan on getting a haircut. It .... in the next few years anyway.
you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious working out among other people
you aren’t willing to do exercise because of laziness
you are afraid that other people might complain about you
Going to the gym for the first time … .
might be frightening
is easy for everyone
never ends well
Emilie changed her gym because … .
some people behaved inappropriately
the staff weren’t attentive
there were only men
Group activities … .
can help you see going to the gym as something positive
make your gym experience more uncomfortable
are more about making friends than doing exercise
Developing the habit of going to the gym … .
can take more than two months
usually takes about two-three weeks
rarely takes more than 66 days
Thomas had a negative gym experience because … .
he wasn’t sure how to use the equipment
he didn’t know where he could exercise
he felt shy to talk to his personal trainer
You need to learn how to … .
work out properly
rest at home after training
breathe while exercising
It’s better to get a personal trainer if … .
you have enough money
you want to be the centre of attention
you can’t motivate yourself
At first, gym sessions … .
give stable results
are ineffective
make you feel worse
If you don’t like a particular type of exercise, … .
try doing something else
keep doing it until you start to enjoy it
you’re not motivated enough
Лексика из текста
Слово или словосочетание
Перевод
to be desperate to
страстно хотеть, отчаянно стремиться
as opposed to
в отличие от, нежели
a circuit (training)
круговая тренировка
(a) kit
спортивное снаряжение
the lingo
жаргон
to fine-tune
прорабатывать, доводить до совершенства
a squat
приседание
biased
предвзятый
intimidating
устрашающий
a weight plate
диск штанги
Часть 4: аудирование для среднего уровня (Intermediate)
Прослушайте речь Джима Керри, в которой он рассуждает о славе, самоидентичности, страхе, выборе любимого дела и поиске внутреннего спокойствия. Затем ответьте на вопросы по содержанию.
Аудио
Тест
Выберите правильный вариант.
What would Jim Carrey do if nobody recognized him for a day?
He would probably behave almost the same way.
He would completely change his personality.
He would avoid talking to anyone.
Why does Jim Carrey prefer saying hello to taking selfies?
Because selfies stop life and create a false sense of relevance.
Because he doesn’t like cameras.
Because he thinks all fans are unkind.
How does Jim Carrey explain depression in the video?
As a body that needs deep rest from the character a person is trying to play.
As a feeling that appears only when someone is lazy.
As a problem caused only by other people’s opinions.
Why does Jim Carrey say he acts?
Because acting helps him reconfigure his broken pieces into something positive.
Because acting is the easiest way to become rich.
Because acting allows him to avoid talking about himself.
Who inspired Jim Carrey to become a performer?
His father, who could light up the room with stories and jokes.
His school teacher, who made him perform on stage.
His friend, who invited him to a comedy club.
What lesson did Jim Carrey learn from his father’s experience?
You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well do what you love.
A safe job always protects you from failure.
It is better not to take risks in life.
According to Jim Carrey, what are many people’s choices based on?
Fear disguised as practicality.
A clear understanding of their dreams.
A desire to become famous quickly.
Where does Jim Carrey say real peace can be found?
Beyond personality, other people’s perception, invention, and disguise.
In becoming more famous and successful.
In always meeting other people’s expectations.
What does Jim Carrey advise people to choose?
Love instead of fear.
Fame instead of privacy.
Safety instead of creativity.
What does Jim Carrey say about challenges?
He chooses to see them as something beneficial so he can deal with them productively.
