Тest
1 (Module 1) (9th form)
I.
Reading
1.
Вы проводите информационный поиск в ходе выполнения проектной
работы. Определите, в каком из текстов A–F содержатся ответы на
интересующие Вас вопросы 1–7. Один из вопросов
останется без ответа.
1.
Where can we see the best Gzhel collection and see how it is made?
2.
Who can become a Gzhel artist?
3.
What do we call Gzhel?
4.
What is the technique of Gzhel painting?
5.
What is the traditional Gzhel ceramics design?
6.
What is the origin of the word Gzhel?
7.
How were the first Gzhel products used?
A.
Gzhel is a
famous type of Russian ceramics. It comes from the region with the same name,
which is situated about sixty kilometers away from Moscow. Gzhel is not one
place, to be exact. There are about 27 villages in the area which are
involved
in Gzhel ceramic production. The place can be easily reached by railroad and it
is often visited by tourists.
B.
It is
believed that the place where Gzhel ceramics is produced was named after the
river Gzhelka, a small river flowing through the area. However, linguists still
argue about where the word comes from. Some of them say it has Baltic roots.
Others
claim that the name is connected with the technological process. The word gzhel is similar to an old Russian
word which means burn. Indeed, the clay should be burnt to become hard before
it is good enough for pottery.
C.
The clay
production in Gzhel started to develop in the 17th century when the Russian
monarch ordered the delivery of different sorts of clay to Moscow. Gzhel clay
was found to be the best for making pots and containers for pharmacies. The
doctors
and pharmacists valued it a lot. They preferred to keep most of the medicine
and herbs in ceramic pots to keep them fresh and effective for a long time.
D.
Gzhel
ceramics can be easily identified by its beautiful white and blue coloured
decoration. White means pure snow and moonlight. Light and dark blue symbolize
the calm sky and rivers. Though the images on ceramics are usually flowers,
they are all unique. Every item is a handmade picture with a unique combination
of lines. Blue and white Gzhel ceramics are well-known all over the world.
E.
You may
think that Gzhel painters create their works freely, using their imagination.
Although the talent of an artist and creativity are certainly important, the
painter needs to follow a very strict technological scheme. Each ornament
represents
an image or a story that is given a code. All the codes are listed in
catalogues and kept in the factory library. Technologists use catalogues to
modernize production and organize training for new painters.
F.
The Gzhel
museum is a special attraction. The finest items from the 15th century to the
present are displayed there. The collection of the museum contains about two
thousand pieces and presents a great variety of bowls, vases, tea sets, toys
and
statutes.
The place is good for a family day out – apart from enjoying the displays and
buying souvenirs you can watch the production process or take classes in
sculpture or painting.
II.
Use of
English
2. Translate from Russian into English
a)
cуеверие
–
b)
самое
лучшее –
c)
день
памяти –
d)
конкурс
поваров –
3. Add
–ed or –ing to the words in brackets so the sentence is correct.
a) It’s really … to
prepare for a final exam. (exhaust)
b) He’s such an … person! (annoy)
c)
People
don’t usually feel … when they watch this film. (bore)
4.
Complete the sentences using which, who, whose, when,
where, why:
a)
What is the name of the writer ______ most famous novel is ‘War and
Peace’?
b)
The girl _____ lives next door is called Natalie.
c)
The movie ______ you advised me to watch is very boring.
d)
That is the reason _______ he did it.
5.
Choose the odd one out.
a)
A contest, a
prize, an award;
b)
A festival, to
celebrate, a carnival;
c)
Change of
clothes, fancy dress costume, wear a mask;
d)
Wedding,
Remembrance day, graduation party.
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