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Тести Англійська мова 11 клас Тест

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Directions: For each of the questions 1–10 decide which of the an‑

swers (a, b, c or d) best complete the statements


Everyone in the world knows The Beatles, a British rock music

group, which revolutionized popular music around the world in the

1960s by leading a movement in rock music known as the British

Invasion. From 1964 through 1969, the Beatles achieved unprecedented

popularity with 30 songs reaching the Billboard magazine top ten

popular music charts.

Formed in 1959, the Beatles were composed of four musicians

born in Liverpool, England: guitarist George Harrison, guitarist John

Lennon, bassist Paul McCartney, and drummer Peter Best. In 1962

drummer Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey) replaced Best. Influ‑

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enced by American rock‑and‑roll artists of the late 1950s, such as Lit‑

tle Richard and Buddy Holly, the Beatles styled their songs in the so‑

phisticated manner of the American tradition of popular‑music

songwriting that peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. From the simple,

fresh style of their early songs, such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand”

(1963) and “A Hard Day’s Night” (1964), the Beatles progressed to in‑

novative, experimental works culminating in the album Sgt. Pepper’s

Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). Considered the first concept album

(songs unified by a common theme), Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club

Band was also admired for its haunting harmony and lyrics, unconven‑

tional musical phrases and rhythms, and the integrated use of elec‑

tronic music and the Indian sitar. Other Beatles’ albums include With

the Beatles (1963), Beatles for Sale (1964), Abbey Road (1969), and

Let it Be (1970).

In 1970 the Beatles split up and each member pursued another

musical career, either as a solo artist or as bandleader. Despite indi‑

vidual successes, members were often approached with requests to re‑

unite, fueling wide speculation until John Lennon’s murder in 1980.

The Beatles won the Grammy Trustees Award in 1972 and the group

was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1995 the

first volume of a three‑album retrospective of the Beatles, Anthology,

was released, accompanied by a television miniseries of the (same

name. The Anthology album, which includes the previously unrecord‑

ed song “Free as a Bird” (written by Lennon and recorded by the sur‑

viving band members during 1994 and 1995), became one of the fast‑

est‑selling albums in the history of popular music. The second album

of the series, Anthology 2, was released in 1996.

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Додано: 29 квітня 2020
Предмет: Англійська мова, 11 клас
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10 запитань
Запитання 1

1. The words “In the British Invasion” in line 3 most probably mean:





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a) a British attack on America;

b) conquering a new land by the British;

c) spreading of new ideas;

d) putting something into a British vase.

Запитання 2

2. It may be concluded from the passage that:





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a) no one had managed to write famous songs before the Beatles;

b) the Beatles became popular by making music charts;

c) the Billboard magazine writes on music;

d) the Beatles composed about 5 songs a year.

Запитання 3

3. The composition of the group:





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a) was never changed;

b) needed changing regularly;

c) was the same for about 8 years;

d) required much time and effort.

Запитання 4

4. It is implied in the passage that the Beatles wouldn’t have become

famous had it not been for:





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a) Ringo Starr;

b) a little man named Richard;

c) the culture of a different country;

d) Hollywood.

Запитання 5

5. The word “sophisticated” in line 9 can best be replaced with:





варіанти відповідей

a) pervert;

b) subtle;

c) complicated;

d) urban.

Запитання 6

6. It took the Beatles about __ years to get to the peak of their artis‑

tic career.





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a) 2;

b) 4;

c) 6;

d) 8.

Запитання 7

7. The thing that was NOT mentioned as the one that made Sgt. Pep‑

per’s Lonely Hearts Club Band an outstanding event in music was:





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a) song texts;

b) voice arrangements;

c) unusual instrument combinations;

d) the general idea.

Запитання 8

8. It is implied that:





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a) a lot of people wanted the Beatles to join together after their

breakup;

b) each of the Beatles wanted to become a bandleader;

c) John Lennon was murdered not to let the group reunite;

d) the ex‑Beatles’ were not very happy in their solo careers.

Запитання 9

9. It can be inferred that the Grammy Trustees Award is given for

achievements:





варіанти відповідей

a) in music;

b) in murder;

c) in splitting up;

d) in reuniting

Запитання 10

10. One can make a conclusion that:





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a) the Anthology album was released shortly after Lennon’s

death;

b) in 25 years after the breakup the group was still very po‑

pular;

c) after inducting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the group

never recorded songs together;

d) the album consisted of previously unrecorded songs.

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