Номер E, страница 20 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (starlight) контрольные задания Баранова, Дули

Test 4. Reading - номер E, страница 20.

Условие 2019-2022.

E Read the story. For questions 1-8, choose the answer A, B, C or D.

The Open Window

"My aunt will be down soon," said Vera, a very composed girl of fifteen. "But in the meantime you shall have to put up with me."

Framton Nuttel struggled to think of something to say that would flatter the young niece without insulting her aunt, but he could think of nothing. After a moment of awkward silence, Vera spoke again,

"Do you know many of the people around here?"

"Hardly a soul," said Framton. "But my sister stayed here four years ago. She insisted that I introduce myself to Mrs Sappleton."

"Then you know almost nothing about my aunt?" continued Vera.

"Only her name and address," admitted Framton.

"Her great tragedy happened just three years ago," said the child, "After your sister had already left."

"Her tragedy?" asked Framton. Somehow, in the peaceful countryside, tragedies seemed out of place.

"You may wonder why we keep that window open on an October afternoon," said Vera, pointing towards a large French window that opened on to a lawn.

"It is quite warm for this time of year," said Framton, "But has that window got anything to do with the tragedy?"

"Out through that window, three years ago to this day, her husband and her two brothers went off to hunt wild animals. While crossing the field to a popular hunting ground, all three disappeared in a treacherous swamp. It had been a dreadfully wet summer, and places that were usually safe became muddy and dangerous." Here, the child's voice lost its composed quality. "My poor aunt always thinks they will come back some day, with the little brown dog that was lost with them. Sometimes, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will walk in through that window..."

She broke off with a little shudder. It was a relief to Framton when the aunt burst into the room, apologising for her lateness.

"I hope Vera has been amusing you?" she said.

"I hope you don't mind having the window open," said Mrs Sappleton, "My husband and brothers will be home soon, and they always come in this way. They've been out to the marshlands today."

She continued to rattle on cheerfully about hunting, and the lack of birds. To Framton, it was all quite horrible. He attempted to change the topic to something less ghastly, but was aware that Mrs Sappleton was constantly looking past him towards the open window. It was certainly unfortunate to have paid a visit on this tragic anniversary.

"Here they are at last!" exclaimed Mrs Sappleton suddenly. "Just in time for tea!"

Framton shivered slightly and turned sympathetically towards the niece. The child was staring through the open window with a look of horror in her eyes. Shocked, Framton swung round in his seat and looked in the same direction. In the darkening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn towards the window! Beside them shuffled a tired brown dog. In fear, Framton grabbed his coat and hat, and then fled out of the house as quickly as his legs would carry him!

"Here we are, my dear!" said Mr Sappleton as he entered the room. "Who was that who just bolted out the door?"

"A most unusual man." said Mrs Sappleton, "He ran off without a word when you arrived. You would think he had just seen a ghost!"

"It must have been the dog," Vera interrupted calmly, "He told me he was terrified of dogs. In fact, he was once chased into a graveyard by a pack of wild dogs, and had to spend the night in a freshly dug grave with the creatures snarling at him from above."

Fiction at short notice was her speciality.

1 Why does Framton say nothing at first?

A He doesn't want to annoy Vera.

B He can't find anything appropriate to say.

C Because Vera interrupts him.

D He wants to remain silent.

2 What is Framton's reason for visiting the house?

A to meet Mrs Sappleton

B to enquire about the tragedy

C to look for his sister

D to speak to Vera

3 What does Framton find unusual about the tragedy?

A Vera talks about it openly.

B It happened fairly recently.

C His sister had not mentioned it to him.

D It seems unfitting for the area.

4 What made the field dangerous for the three men?

A wild animals in the region

B the presence of other hunters

C an unexpected swamp

D slippery mud on the ground

5 How does Framton feel when Mrs Sappleton finally arrives?

A comforted

B frightened

C nervous

D sympathetic

6 Why would Framton like to change the topic of conversation with Mrs Sappleton?

A He finds hunting offensive.

B To engage her attention.

C He would like to discuss the tragedy.

D To avoid talking about her loss.

7 The writer uses the word 'them' (line 68) to refer to

A Framton and Vera.

B Vera and Mrs Sappleton.

C Mrs Sappleton's husband and brothers.

D Mr and Mrs Sappleton.

8 Based on the last line, what is the writer's impression of Vera?

A She enjoys reading books.

B She likes to make up stories.

C She is a gossip.

D She is a talented writer.

Условие.

E Read the story. For questions 1—8, choose the answer A, B or D.

The Open Window

"My aunt will be down soon," said Vera, a very composed girl of fifteen. "But in the meantime you shall have to put up with me."

Framton Nuttel struggled to think of something to say that would flatter the young niece without insulting her aunt, but he could think of nothing. After a moment of awkward silence, Vera spoke again,

"Do you know many of the people around here?"

"Hardly a soul," said Framton. "But my sister stayed here four years ago. She insisted that I introduce myself to Mrs Sappleton."

"Then you know almost nothing about my aunt?" continued Vera.

"Only her name and address," admitted Framton.

"Her great tragedy happened just three years ago," said the child, "After your sister had already left."

"Her tragedy?" asked Framton. Somehow, in the peaceful countryside, tragedies seemed out of place.

"You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon," said Vera, pointing towards a large French window that opened on to a lawn.

"It is quite warm for this time of year," said Framton, "But has that window got anything to do with the tragedy?"

"Out through that window, three years ago to this day, her husband and her two brothers went off to hunt wild animals. While crossing the field to a popular hunting ground, all three disappeared in a treacherous swamp. It had been a dreadfully wet summer, and places that were usually safe became muddy and dangerous." Here, the child's voice lost its composed quality. "My poor aunt always thinks they will come back someday, with the little brown dog that was lost with them. Sometimes, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will walk in through that window..."

She broke off with a little shudder. It was a relief to Framton when the aunt burst into the room, apologising for her lateness.

"I hope Vera has been amusing you?" she said. "She has been very interesting," said Framton.

"I hope you don't mind having the window open," said Mrs Sappleton, "My husband and brothers will be home soon, and they always come in this way. They've been out to the marshlands today."

She continued to rattle on cheerfully about hunting, and the lack of birds. To Framton, it was all quite horrible. He attempted to change the topic to something less ghastly, but was aware that Mrs Sappleton was constantly looking past him towards the open window. It was certainly unfortunate to have paid a visit on this tragic anniversary. "Surely I must do it!" exclaimed Mrs Sappleton suddenly. "Just in time for tea!"

Framton shivered slightly and turned sympathetically towards the niece. The child was staring through the open window with a look of horror in her eyes. Shocked, Framton swung round in his seat and looked in the same direction.

In the darkening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn towards the window! Beside them shuffled a tired brown dog. In fear, Framton grabbed his coat and hat, and then fled out of the house as quickly as his legs would carry him!

"Here we are, my dear!" said Mr Sappleton as he entered the room. "Who was that who just bolted out the door?"

"A most unusual man," said Mrs Sappleton, "He ran off without a word when you arrived. You would think he had just seen a ghost!"

"It must have been the dog," Vera interrupted calmly, "He told me he was terrified of dogs. In fact, he was once chased into a graveyard by a pack of wild dogs, and had to spend the night in a freshly dug grave with the creatures snarling at him from above."

Fiction was her speciality.

1 Why does Framton say nothing at first? A He doesn't want to annoy Vera. B He can't find anything appropriate to say. C Because Vera interrupts him. D He wants to remain silent. 2 What is Framton's reason for visiting the house? A to meet Mrs Sappleton B to enquire about the tragedy C to look for his sister D to speak to Vera 3 What does Framton find unusual about the tragedy? A Vera talks about it cheerfully. B It happened on an October afternoon. C His sister knew about it. D It seems out of place for the area. 4 What made the field dangerous for the three men? A wild animals in the region B the presence of other hunters C it was surrounded by a swamp D too much mud on the ground

5 How does Framton feel when Mrs Sappleton finally arrives? A relieved B frightened C nervous D sympathetic 6 Why would Framton like to change the topic of conversation with Mrs Sappleton? A He finds hunting offensive. B To attract her attention. C He would like to discuss the tragedy. D To avoid talking about her loss. 7 The writer uses the word 'them' (line 64) to refer to A Framton and Vera. B Vera and Mrs Sappleton. C Mrs Sappleton's husband and brothers. D Mr and Mrs Sappleton. 8 Based on the last line, what is the writer's impression of Vera? A She enjoys reading books. B She likes to make up stories. C She is a gossip. D She is a talented writer.

Решение 1.

Решение 2.

Решение 3.

E Прочтите рассказ. На вопросы 1–8 выберите ответ A, B, C или D.

1 Почему Фрамтон сначала ничего не говорит?

Ответ:

B He can't find anything appropriate to say.
B Он не может найти ничего подходящего, что сказать.

2 Какова причина визита Фрамтона в дом?

Ответ:

A to meet Mrs Sappleton
A чтобы встретиться с миссис Сэпплтон

3 Что Фрамтон находит необычным в трагедии?

Ответ:

D It seems out of place for the area.
D Это кажется неуместным для данной местности.

4 Что сделало поле опасным для трех мужчин?

Ответ:

C it was surrounded by a swamp
C оно было окружено болотом

5 Как Фрамтон себя чувствует, когда миссис Сэпплтон наконец прибывает?

Ответ:

A relieved
A почувствовал облегчение

6 Почему Фрамтон хотел бы сменить тему разговора с миссис Сэпплтон?

Ответ:

D To avoid talking about her loss.
D Чтобы избежать разговоров о ее потере.

7 Автор использует слово 'them' (строка 64) для обозначения

Ответ:

C Mrs Sappleton's husband and brothers.
C мужа и братьев миссис Сэпплтон.

8 Основываясь на последней строке, каково впечатление автора о Вере?

Ответ:

B She likes to make up stories.
B Она любит придумывать истории.