2. Прочитайте текст и отметьте верные высказывания T, а неверные F. Jack London

January the 12th is the birthday of Jack London, one of the greatest American writers. Jack London was born in San Francisco in a very poor family. He began working at the age of eight, selling newspapers and doing other jobs. In fact all his life he worked very hard. He left school at the age of fourteen and soon became a sailor. Jack London describes his adventures in many novels, short stories and essays.

All his life was self-education. He read a lot of books. He managed to pass his school exams and even went to university in California. But then his father died and he had to leave the university and go home to work and help his family.

One of his novels gives a picture of the working class fight. In Martin Eden, one of his best novels, Jack London gives us details of his life. Adventure stories and animal stories made him famous. One of his best known stories is Brown Wolf.

Jack London is one of the greatest British writers.
Jack London had to begin working at the age of eight.
He earned money by selling newspapers.
Jack London finished school at the age of 18.
Jack London used to read very little.
Jack London was a self-educated man.
He left university because he became a famous writer.
In his novel Martin Eden Jack London gives the details of his father’s life.

3. Подберите русский эквивалент.

1. to spoil a child

2. to pick a book

3. a dangerous adventure

4. the contents of the letter

5. my first impression

6. a solemn speech

7. to break a promise

8. a kindly smile

9. a gloomy face

10. to wave a hand

a. содержание письма

b. торжественная речь

c. выбрать книгу

d. махать рукой

e. добрая, дружелюбная улыбка

f. избаловать ребёнка

g. моё первое впечатление

h. угрюмое лицо

i. опасное приключение

j. нарушать обещание

4. Вставьте at / in / to чтобы закончить предложения с фразовым глаголом to rush.

1. Everyone rushed __ the room to see what was happening.

2. Don't rush __ conclusions. This is not her final decision.

3. I'm afraid we'll have to rush the old lady __ hospital.

4. Jane was very hungry and rushed __ her sandwich as soon as it was brought.

5. Please don't rush ___ without knocking.

5. Вставьте away / down / out / over , чтобы закончить предложения с фразовым глаголом to run.

1. She doesn't like your success: that's why she's always running you .

2. The electric battery won't work. It has run .

3. Our food will soon run .

4. A small rabbit has been run by a bus. Poor little thing!

5. I'm afraid we have run ___ of petrol.

6. Используйте артикль a/an, the или - там, где необходимо.

1. ___ next train to Glasgow is at four.

2. I'm tired. Let's have ___ break.

3. India exports a lot of ___ tea.

4. Jack always has ___ light breakfast in the morning.

5. Would you like ___ ice cream?

6. Have you ever eaten ___ brunch?

7. Do you like ___ milk?

1. Верные высказывания:
- Jack London had to begin working at the age of eight. (T - Джек Лондон начал работать в возрасте восьми лет)
- He earned money by selling newspapers. (T - Он зарабатывал деньги, продавая газеты)
- Jack London finished school at the age of 18. (F - Джек Лондон закончил школу в 14 лет)
- Jack London used to read very little. (F - Джек Лондон много читал)
- Jack London was a self-educated man. (T - Джек Лондон образовался самостоятельно)
- He left university because he became a famous writer. (F - Он покинул университет, потому что его отец умер и ему пришлось помогать семье)
- In his novel Martin Eden Jack London gives the details of his father’s life. (F - В романе Мартин Иден Джек Лондон описывает свою жизнь)

2. Подбор русского эквивалента:
- to spoil a child - f. избаловать ребёнка
- to pick a book - c. выбрать книгу
- a dangerous adventure - i. опасное приключение
- the contents of the letter - a. содержание письма
- my first impression - g. моё первое впечатление
- a solemn speech - b. торжественная речь
- to break a promise - j. нарушать обещание
- a kindly smile - e. добрая, дружелюбная улыбка
- a gloomy face - h. угрюмое лицо
- to wave a hand - d. махать рукой

3. Закончите предложения с фразовым глаголом to rush, используя at / in / to:
1. Everyone rushed into the room to see what was happening. (Все набросились в комнату, чтобы увидеть, что происходит)
2. Don't rush to conclusions. This is not her final decision. (Не спеши делать выводы. Это не её окончательное решение)
3. I'm afraid we'll have to rush the old lady to hospital. (Боюсь, нам придется торопить старушку в больницу)
4. Jane was very hungry and rushed at her sandwich as soon as it was brought. (Джейн была очень голодна и набросилась на свой сэндвич, как только его принесли)
5. Please don't rush in without knocking. (Пожалуйста, не спеши входить без стука)

4. Закончите предложения с фразовым глаголом to run, используя away / down / out / over:
1. She doesn't like your success: that's why she's always running you down. (Ей не нравится ваш успех: вот почему она всегда вас подкалывает)
2. The electric battery won't work. It has run out. (Аккумулятор разрядился)
3. Our food will soon run out. (У нас скоро закончится еда)
4. A small rabbit has been run over by a bus. Poor little thing! (Маленького кролика сбила машина. Бедное маленькое создание!)
5. I'm afraid we have run out of petrol. (Боюсь, у нас закончилась бензин)

6. Используйте a/an, the или -, где необходимо:
1. The next train to Glasgow is at four. (Следующий поезд в Глазго в четыре)
2. I'm tired. Let's have a break. (Я устал. Давайте сделаем перерыв)
3. India exports a lot of tea. (Индия экспортирует много чая)
4. Jack always has a light breakfast in the morning. (Джек всегда завтракает легко по утрам)
5. Would you like some ice cream? (Тебе хочется мороженого?)
6. Have you ever eaten brunch? (Ты когда-нибудь ел бранч?)
7. Do you like milk? (Тебе нравится молоко?)