Контрольная работа 3

Вариант 1

1. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на Passive Voice

1. The metro was being constructed when the war broke up. 2. His research was given state support. 3. We were told about the achievement of science. 4. Hydrogen is used in the filling of balloons. 5. Safety and protection of the atomic reactor are provided by a mass of reinforced concrete, 8 feet thick. 6. All sea vessels are provided with alarm system. 7. The discovery of radium was followed by a number of important inventions. 8. The current is measured with the ammeter.

2. Подчерните сказуемое, определите залог Active or Passive, переведите предложение на русский язык. Образец:

1. They have reached an agreement. 2. The agreement has been reached.

1. They have reached an agreement. Active Они пришли к соглашению. 2. The agreement has been reached. Passive Соглашение достигнуто.

1. This reference book contains all the information you need.       

2. A new substance has been produced in the chemical laboratory.      

3. These brand new automobiles are being produced in Japan.       

4. My uncle teaches Geography at a secondary school.       

5. The chemical and physical properties of uranium are well known now. 

6. They kept many useful things in the store room.

7. Our company can supply all necessary equipment. 

8. The scientific conference will be attended by representatives of 15 countries.

   

3. Сравните следующие пары предложений, определите залог сказуемого в каждом из них, переведите только предложение в Passive. Образец

The device measured the temperature. The temperature was measured by the device.

The device measured the temperature. Active. The temperature was measured by the device. Passive. Температура была измерена прибором.

1. Alexander Bell invented a telephone. Telephone was invented by Alexander Bell.

2. Mendeleev published the Periodic Table in 1869. The Periodic Table was published by Mendeleev in 1869.

3. A signal from the satellite has been received by the scientists. The scientists have received a signal from the satellite.

4. The group of specialists was discussing the plan for two hours. The plan was being discussed by the group of specialists for two hours.

5. The chairman answered all the questions. All the questions were answered by the chairman.

6. The chief engineer organizes the work in the construction site. The work at the construction site is organized by the chief engineer.

7. The computer processed the information. The information was processed by the computer.

8. The contract will be signed by the partners. The partners signed the contract.

4. Раскройте скобки, употребив глагол в нужной форме страдательного залога. Переведите репортаж на русский язык. Castle Fire

Winton Castle ______(damage) in a fire last night. The fire which _________(discover) at about 9 o’clock, spread very quickly. Nobody ________ (injure), but two people _________(rescue) from an upstairs room. A number of paintings ________(destroy). It _________(not know) how the fire started.

5. Подчеркните причастие (Participle I и Participle II), определите его функцию, т.е. является ли оно определением, обстоятельством или частью глагола-сказуемого. Переведите предложение на русский язык.

Образец

The sports facilities belonging to the University are very popular among all the students.

The sports facilities belonging to the University are very popular among all the students. Participle I. обстоятельство Спортивные сооружения, принадлежащие университету, пользуются у студентов.

1. Students interested in computer engineering enter technological institutes.

2. She didn’t pay any attention to the ringing telephone.

3. Deeply shocked I left him.

4. An article discussing the new system of school education appeared in all newspapers.

5. Though brought to the USA by European immigrants, the Christmas custom of exchanging gifts became very popular with the Americans.

6. Many students get part-time jobs in December, delivering mail or selling gifts or greeting cards.

Iron, cobalt and nickel are the only metals possessing considerable magnetism at room temperature.

7. The plant producing complex machinery is enormously large.