Топик: Экзаменационные билеты за 1 семестр 2001 года по предмету: Искусство речи на английском языке. Американский английский
Топик: Экзаменационные билеты за 1 семестр 2001 года по предмету: Искусство речи на английском языке. Американский английский
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Искусство речи на английском языке. американский Английский
1.Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the
definition.
List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel
An alloy which is resistant to corrosion.
2.Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the
definition.
List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel
A social event of two or more people speaking to each other.
3.Choose a correct word, which corresponds to the
definition.
List of words: a conversation, tungsten, pencil, gas, stainless steel
A writing instrument which contains a lead and can be erased by a rubber.
4.Complete the definition:
The political system which aims at public ownership of the means of production
is called ....
5.Complete the definition:
A person who takes care of people's teeth is called ....
6.Complete the definition:
A figure which has four equal sides and four right angles is called ....
7.Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.
The long 1..., shallow waters of the lake 2..., which stretches 155 miles 3...
and up to 35 miles 4... east to west, sparkle green in the tropical sun:
someone called it - the Jade Sea, a very apt name.
Word group: north to south
8.Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.
Now, here we have 1...come to the crux of the situation, for I maintain that a
man 2... who has never traveled in other countries and 3... to other societies
cannot 4...be sophisticated.
Word group: been exposed
9.Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.
Love means 1... caring deeply for another 2... that you would do anything 3...,
even give up your own life, 4...for that person.
Word group: to the point
10.Correctly add a word or a word group to a sentence.
1... Processed sugars 2... can be classified according to the stage 3... in the
process 4... they are produced.
Word group: at which
11.Put the words in the correct order:
Who bores you what know tell are you already people.
12.Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
spatial, opposite,
between, behind, across
13.Odd Man Out - Find the different word: Edinburgh, Paris, New York, Warsaw
14.Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
firstly, to begin with,
subsequently, initially
15.Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
likewise, similarly,
correspondingly, conversely, analogously
16.Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
between, at the same time,
beside, above, in front of
17.Odd Man Out - Find the different word:
basically, therefore, as a
result, consequently, accordingly
18.Define the term: principle of classification -
19.Define the term: comparison -
20.Define the term: contrast –
21.Choose a correct word which corresponds to the
definition. List of words:
clamp, clang, bacon, badger, chair.
A loud ringing sound.
22.Choose a correct word which corresponds to the
definition. List of words:
duck, law, medicine, outsider, rice.
A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this.
23.Complete the definition:
An appliance for holding things together tightly by means of a screw is called
...
24.Complete the definition: A loud ringing sound is called ...
25.Complete the definition:
Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig is called ...
26.Complete the definition:
A small, grey animal living in holes in the earth and going about at night is
called ...
27.Complete the definition:
A separate movable seat for one person, usually with a back and in some cases
with arms is called ...
28.Complete the definition:
A common water-bird, both wild and domestic; female of this is called ...
29.Complete the definition:
A rule made by authority for the proper regulation of a community or society or
for correct conduct in life is called ...
30.Complete the definition:
A person who is not, or who is not considered to be, a member of a group,
society, etc. is called ...
31.Complete the definition:
The art and science of the prevention and cure of disease is called ...
32.Identify the time indicator: John Smith, who has starred in more than 20
films, got his first role after the death of his wife.
33.Identify the time indicator: When she was twelve she revealed her
extraordinary abilities for the first time.
34.Identify the time indicator: Once he came to power, it became obvious
that the new pharaoh was a militarist.
35.Identify the time indicator: It is a good thing to have some rest after
lunch, it is a pity, the boss does not think so.
36.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: It
costs a lot of money to buy a new car. Similarly, it is quite expensive to fix
a used one.
37.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: I
prefer dark suits, unlike my brother who likes to wear white.
38.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: The
Japanese like to travel abroad. The Germans, likewise, can be considered one of
the most traveling nations.
39.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: Japanese
cars were economical. In contrast, American companies produced cars which
consumed too much gas.
40.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: The
wallpaper in my house is the same color as that in my parents' apartment.
41.Identify the markers of comparison/ contrast in the
following sentences: When
they speak to each other the Japanese do not look in each others
eyes.Conversely, the Americans consider it impolite, if you look somewhere
else.
42.Find a sequencer which refers to the middle steps of
the process: to begin
with, finally, lastly, before this, initially
43.Find a sequencer which refers to the beginning of the
process: at the same time,
finally, subsequently, firstly, next
44.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: Smoking
cigarettes may cause lung cancer.
45.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: Driving too
fast often results in traffic accidents.
46.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: It became dark
so we decided to stop for the night.
47.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: Due to
industrial action this shop will be closed tomorrow.
48.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: He studies
Chinese because he is very interested in oriental cultures.
49.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: She drank too
much alcohol when she was younger. As a result, she has liver problems now.
50.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: Father drinks
too much coffee, thus he has insomnia.
51.Find a cause - effect marker in the following
sentences: He has not
eaten for three days. Therefore he cannot think of anything except food.
52.Translate into Russian: average temperature
53.Identify the time indicator: When she was a child she dreamed to go to
Italy.
54.Identify the time indicator: It was May when they met for the first
time.
55.Identify the time indicator: After she had learned the news, she left
the house.
56.Identify the time indicator: The lessons start at 9 o’clock.
57.Identify the time indicator: He left the town after he had finished the
school.
58.Identify the time indicator: The child goes to bed at 10 o’clock.
59.Identify the time indicator: When he rang her up, she was out.
60.Identify the time indicator: He speaks English fluently after his visit
to the USA.
61.Identify the time indicator: She was at home at 5 o’clock.
62.Identify the time indicator: They didn’t meet often after their sister’s
death.
63.Finish the statement:
Communication occurs,
when a sender gives a recipient ________.
64.Which of the aspects do the following questions
correspond to?
Does the sender make the desired impression on the recipient?
65.Which of the aspects do the following questions
correspond to?
Is the message convincing?
66.Which of the aspects do the following questions
correspond to?
Does the sender give enough information?
67.Which of the aspects do the following questions
correspond to?
Is the style of the message aimed at the recipient?
68.Link the aspects with the types of communication,
where they dominate:
relational advertising
referential quarrels
appealing personal letters, diaries
expressive informative texts
69.Finish the statement:
Information which is not expressed in the message is called __________.
70.Finish the statement:
The communication techniques which are aimed at covering up the sender's
weaknesses are called ________ ________.
71.State the following uttering true or false:
The communication where the recipient interprets the message in the same way as
the sender is called effective.
72.State the following uttering true or false:
What are the three dimensions of the relational aspect of a message?
73.Find the opinion in the following sentences:
Well, I do not think Frank is a good candidate. He drinks too much, chases
women. He lacks responsibility, after all.
74.Find the opinion in the following sentences:
He is a Ph.D. in linguistics. I do not think he knows anything about
explosives.
75.Find the opinion in the following sentences:
Cheap cars are not reliable. My Ford Scorpio breaks down every 1000 miles. You
should buy a Lexus, I tell you.
76.Find the argument(s) in the following statements:
Tyson is going to beat Foreman this time. My father said so.
77.Find the argument(s) in the following statements:
Buy this watch. It's cheap. Besides, it is a reliable brand, I hear.
78.Find the argument(s) in the following statements:
Look, he offers only $1000. It will be stupid to sell your car to him.
79.Find the argument(s) in the following statements:
We don't have enough money, John. Besides, we have not researched the market
yet. It would be a suicide to start our business now.
80.Try to carry out a for/so test in the following
sentences where possible:
Jane's done a great job this time. I guess it's high time she got a promotion.
81.Try to carry out a for/so test in the following
sentences where possible:
will not buy this equipment: I just cannot afford it.
82.Finish the statement:
Among the signals of argumentation there are phrases that refer to a large
piece of text. Those are called ________ ________.
83.Finish the statement:
The phrases which refer to shorter pieces of text, or sentences are ________
84.Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:
As the crime rate in this part of the city is so high, the rent should not be
so expensive.
85.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences: I have to go home. It’s late.
86.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
I don’t have much money. I can’t buy this wonderful dress.
87.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
I got up at 8 o’clock. I was late for the train.
88.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
He didn’t study much. He failed the exam.
89.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
He is very sociable. He
has many friends.
90.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
His parents are very strict. He has to be at home at 9 o’clock.
91.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
He married her. She is
very beautiful.
92.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
I have heard about this writer. He is famous.
93.Try to carry out a for / so test in the sentences:
I am very much interested in the subject. I will read the article.
94.Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:
Nothing can be done to improve the situation now. We can not deplete the
forces, which are necessary to defend our own country.
95.Find the signals of argument(s) where possible:
Jane will probably drop out of the course, because he hasn't done a thing.
96.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
Drunk driving is dangerous. Your reaction is slowed down when you are drunk.
Besides, you can not adequately control the situation in this condition.
97.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
Jim will certainly drop out of this language course. His attendance rate is
low. Furthermore, he has no language abilities.
98.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
She will not make a good teacher. She is intolerant to her students. Apart from
this - she's said she does not like teaching.
99.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
Computers can not substitute human teachers. Computers can only operate within
their programs. What is even more important, they can never provide human
communication, which is necessary in the learning process.
100.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
I do not think she is Japanese. Her skin is too dark. Japanese don't usually
have such dark skin.
101.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
It could not have been Patrick. He does not know your phone number. Also, he
never calls anybody so late.
102.Find the signals of multiple argumentation in the
following sentences:
This textbook is not good for the course I teach. It is outdated. Another
reason is - that it is designed for more advanced level.
103.Define the type of argumentation (multiple, simple,
subordinate) in the following sentences where possible:
It is better to buy branded clothes than an obscure brand. You get value for
money, for branded clothes keep their shape much longer.
104.Assess the type of argumentation.
You should not drink so much coffee in the evening, you will have insomnia.
105.Assess the type of argumentation.
Russian cars are not reliable. My father bought a new Lada, and it broke down
three times during the first week.
106.Assess the type of argumentation.
Smoking causes miscarriage. Dr. Matthew Jones told me that last week.
107.Assess the type of argumentation.
Frank has 25 years' driving experience. He is an excellent driver.
108.Assess the type of argumentation.
We should all cooperate with the police, this would facilitate their job and
lower the crime rate.
109.Assess the type of argumentation.
The weather forecast announced that it will be slippery tomorrow. I think will
go by subway, instead of driving.
110.Assess the type of argumentation.
I never let my wife drive when it is slippery. She will sure get into an
accident.
111.Assess the type of fallacy:
Don't ask George for legal advice. How can you listen to someone who has broken
more laws than one could know?
112.Assess the type of fallacy:
- This computer is not really cheap.
-I would not say it is expensive. Look at the other brands.
113.Assess the type of fallacy:
Listen, you all should work harder. You don't want those guys from Poole and
Kent to beat you, do you?
114.Translate into English: правдоподобный
115.Translate into English: заблуждение, ложный вывод
116.Translate into English: основные понятия
117.Translate into Russian: This statement should be proven.
118.Translate into English: количество и качество
119.Translate into English: тип аргументации
120.Translate into English: тест на алкоголь
121.Translate into English: безработица
122.Translate
into English: Он курит много, как и
его отец.
123.Translate into English: защищать клиентов
124.Translate into English: общие знание
125.Translate into English: более того
126.Translate into English: сомневаться
127.Translate into Russian: subordinate argumentation
128.Translate into Russian: multiple argumentation
129.Translate into Russian: considering the fact
130.Translate into Russian: to outline facts
131.Translate into Russian: to justify the conclusion
132.Translate into Russian: masked argumentation
133.Complete the sentence:
A question stating a problem or a situation, the main question that should be
answered in the course of your report is called _________________.
134.Complete the sentence:
The first stage of the research is called ________ ________.
135.Complete the sentence:
The main types of reports are _______, ________and ________.
136.Complete the sentence:
Gathering and interpretation of data, facts and figures are the most important
activities in purely ________ ________.
137.Complete the sentence:
The definition of the problem should be stated in _____________.
138.Complete the sentence:
The components of a definition of a problem are:
139.Complete the sentence:
A diagram that, by means of its branches, indicates the relationships between
pieces of information is ... .
140.Complete the sentence:
Paragraphing a text can be regarded as a part of... .
141.Answer the question:
How many principles of classification per joint should be used in a tree
diagram?
142.Answer the question:
What is the classification based on time principle especially useful for?
143.Complete the sentence:
Every start of a new branch in a tree diagram is called ...
144.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: nevertheless -
145.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: that is why -
146.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: after this -
147.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: in brief -
148.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: for example -
149.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: provided -
150.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: so-
151.What type of relations between paragraphs do the
following linking words express: besides -
152.Give a plain English equivalent: persons-
153.Give a plain English equivalent: interim (noun)
154.Give a plain English equivalent: pursuant to
155.Complete the sentence: The definition of the problem is a question ...
156.Complete the sentence: The structure of a report becomes visible in ...
157.Complete the sentence: In a policy making report you try to tell ...
158.Complete the sentence: A paragraph is ...
159.Complete the sentence: The foreword is used to ...
160.Complete the sentence: The table of contents offers the reader a possibility
to ...
161.Complete the sentence: The table of contents reflects ...
162.Provide an official term with the following meaning: repay -
163.Provide an official term with the following meaning: need, have to, require -
164.Provide an official term with the following meaning: cut -
165.Provide an official term with the following meaning: carry out, do
166.Provide an official term with the following meaning: right -
167.Provide an official term with the following meaning: evidence, proof, support -
168.Provide an official term with the following meaning: set up, create, form -
169.Provide an official term with the following meaning: send, give -
170.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
How has the American market for company software developed in the past ten
years and how big is the market share of the ten most important manufacturers?
171.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
How attractive is car leasing for the self-employed?
172.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
What is the reason for the alarming increase of environmental pollution?
173.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
What approach should governments adopt to decrease international terrorism?
174.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
What has been the increase in the market share of foreign car dealers in Japan
for the last 2 years?
175.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
Why has the number of drug addicts in the USA increased by 18% since 1997?
176.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
How effective is the new law, which was ratified by the Russian parliament more
than 5 months ago in order to reduce corruption?
177.Below you will find a definition of the problem.
Indicate whether it is descriptive, evaluative or policy-making. In the case of
a descriptive definition of the problem also indicate the subtype.
What will be the share of Japanese products in the American market in the next
3 years?
178.Translate
into English: определение проблемы
179.Translate
into English: наблюдение за
соблюдением законов
180.Translate into English: таможня
181.Translate into English: наконец
182.Translate into English: прямой порядок слов
183.Translate into English: данное выражение
184.Translate into Russian: accordingly
185.Translate into Russian: subsequently
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