1. Задания для проверки умений в чтении с пониманием главного содержания

1. Задания для проверки умений в чтении с осознанием основного содержания


Mr. Lewis, who lived in a very quiet place, was on his way home from the railway station. It was very late, and he was alone on the dark road. Suddenly he heard a strange noise behind him. He realized somebody was there and he had an unpleasant feeling that the man following him. He began to walk faster. The man behind him began walking faster too. He walked slower, and the man moved slower too. He started running, but the man ran after him. Now Mr. Lewis was absolutely sure the man was following him and he was really frightened.

There was a wall on one side of the road, and he quickly climbed up on it and jumped down on the other side of the wall. If he passes and does not stop, Mr. Lewis thought, everything will be all right. But the man did not pass. He climbed up on the wall and jumped down, just as Mr. Lewis had done. Now Mr. Lewis was scared. His only thought was: I am in danger! Then he thought, If he things I am a

coward, Ill soon show him that he is making a mistake! And he stood up and shouted, What do you want? Why are you following me?

The other man was so tired that at first it was difficult for him to speak. I did not know that you are such an athlete, he said at last. I have to go to Mr. Stradlaters house, but I dont know the way. A man at the station told me that you live across the street from Mr. Stradlater, and he told me to follow you. Please, tell me: how long will it take us to get there? I dont think I can go much farther


1) Выберете более успешный заголовок для прочитанного рассказа.

А. Lonely Street

В. Two Cowards

С. Night Adventure

D.Dangerous.Meeting


2) Окончите предложение в согласовании с содержанием текста, выбрав верный вариант из предложенных.

Mr. Lewis started running because

he was in a hurry.
a big dog was following him.
suddenly it started raining.
he heard someone follow him
running in the evening was good for him.
3) Растолкуйте причину. Why did the man follow Mr. Lewis?

A. He recognized his old friend.

B. In order to find his friends house.

C. Because he felt uncomfortable in a dark street.

D. He hoped to be invited by Mr. Lewis.

E. In order to became a perfect runner.

4) Чему посвящён текст? The story is about

A. how bad it is to walk alone at night.

B. poor lighting of the streets in some towns.

C. how important it is to speak to other people on time.

D. the cowards living in the small town.

E. спорт achievements of Mr. Lewis.

5) Оцените рассказ в целом.

a) terrible story, d) humorous story,

b) unrealistic story, e) tragic story.

c) love story,

6) Изберите поговорку, которая более точно передаёт идею творца.

A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

B. First think, then speak.

C. All is well that ends well.

D. A good beginning makes a good ending.

E. Out of sight, out of mind. заблаговременно спасибо