Английский язык, контрольная работа

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple passive.

These computer keyboards are made in China.
This newspaper is read by millions of people every morning.
English is spoken all over the world.
The London underground is used by millions of people every day.
Plastic and glass bottles are recycled in a special factory.

3 Change the sentences from active to passive.
The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
London is visited by lots of tourists each year.
A lot of damage was caused by the earthquake.
Frank Gehry designed The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was designed by Frank Gehry.
America was discovered by Columbus.
Shakespeare wrote Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
I didn't choose The music wasn't chosen by me.
He bought The painting was bought by him.

4 Complete the passive sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Present: The walls is painted white.
The process is recorded on video.
Past: This shirt was made in India.
It was built in 1960.
Future: The exhibition will be opened on Saturday.
A lot of paintings will be sold.

Complete the questions with the correct passive form.
a. Are these cars made here? Yes, cars are made here.
b. Is English spoken in Canada? Yes, English is spoken in Canada.
c. Was the window broken yesterday? Yes, the window was broken yesterday.
d. Will the gallery be closed on Sunday? Yes, the gallery will be closed on Sunday.

6. Complete the passive questions with the verbs in brackets. Use the present, past or future forms.

What is this ring made of?
How much money were the winners given last year?
When was The Picture of Dorian Gray published?
When will the next winner of the Turner prize be announced?
Where are these postcards sold?

7 Read the text and answer the questions.

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. He began to paint in 1880 when he was 27 years old.

Van Gogh's paintings are now among the world's best known, most popular and expensive works of art. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers. These were painted during the last four years of his life.

Van Gogh's style of painting was inspired by the colorful paintings of the French artists, which he first saw in Paris in 1886. Between 1880 and 1890, when he shot himself in a field near Paris, van Gogh painted an astonishing 900 paintings. He also drew more than a thousand sketches and drawings.

Van Gogh had a very unusual personality. He suffered badly from depression and the long chain of events led to the incident of him cutting off part of his left ear. Many people think that van Gogh's depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote 'I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.'

What are Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings? - His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers.
When did he paint his most famous paintings? - They were painted during the last four years of his life.
How did he die? - He shot himself in a field near Paris.
How many paintings did van Gogh paint between 1880 and 1890? - Between 1880 and 1890 van Gogh painted an astonishing 900 paintings.
What helped him to paint well? - Many people think that van Gogh's depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote 'I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.'