Контрольная работа

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals:

1.There are several different ______ of local government at the municipal level. typical 

2. The ______ title of the head of state depends on the state’s political system. specify

3. Since the time of the ancient Greeks and the practice of democracy has _____ profound changes. undergo

4. The House of Representatives seats are _____ among the states by population every tenth year. apportion

5. All laws and governmental procedures are subject to _____ review. judge

II. Put the words in the correct order to make up sentences:

1. favourable to Conditions reappeared several in democracy places.

2. president U.S. is electorate The elected a by nationwide.

3. democratic democracy Athenian some foreshadowed practices later.

4. believe that cultures be Some all statements should honest.

5. of head state The hold may significant power constitutional.

6. networks basic used Early technologies.

III. Match (1-10) with (a-j) to make up sentences:

1. European countries has begun taking very seriously the training of civil servants 

2. The rise of Public Administration as a discipline, and the reforms in public administration 

3. Against the nineteenth-century idea of sharing functions widely among the citizenry 

4. If the citizen’s task is simplified and he knows whom to hold responsible, 

5. Approximately one in eight employed civilian persons 

6. Functions become more differentiated

7. In its origins Public Administration was occupied 

8. Public administrators are often said

9.Indeed, there is no sharp point in history 

10. An increase in governmental size and activity 

a) was a new formula.

b) is publicly employed.

c) and the scientific study of administration.

d) not to constitute a profession.

e) must be understood in relation to developments in national life. 

f) with certain problems of executive control and staff services.

g) and specialization and professionalization more advanced.

h) can he make his influence felt.

i) were forcing a change. 

j) where the story of Public Administration begins.

IV. Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

 a)county b)unitary c)assembly d)mayor e)arrangements f)elections g)pattern h)board i)parish j)metropolis

1. The far left has failed to fully build on its vote in the presidential ….. .

2. A search of the ….. records provided useful biographical information.

3. Evidently they were skipping the ….. on purpose.

4. During this meeting another ….. of directors also had to be elected.

5. Every ….. is bound to repair the highways which pass through it. 

6. The city formerly known as Saigon is a sprawling, bustling ….. in the south of Vietnam.

7. The ….. of family life has been changing over recent years.

8. A special meeting to make ….. for this event will be held in the near future.

9. The ….. tried to maintain city services.

10. The question now is, how sacred is the ….. state?

V. Match the words (1-10) with their definitions (a-j):

1. arrangement 

2. pattern 

3. county 

4. mayor 

5. board 

6. unitary

7. assembly 

8. election

9. parish 

10. metropolis           

a) a major city, especially the chief city of a county or region

b) a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job

c) a particular way in which something is done, is organized

d) a person who is elected or chosen to be the leader of the group who governs a town or city

e) a group of people that meets regularly for a particular purpose, such as government

f) a system of local government in the UK in which official power is given to organization that deals with all matters in a local area

g) formal agreement between groups or people about how something happens or will happen

h) in some Churches, an area cared by one priest with its own church or (in England) the smallest unit of local government

i) a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government

j) the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization

VI. Complete the sentences (1-6) with the most suitable prepositions (a-e):

1. Various projects for constructing new hospitals are … implementation in Moscow.

       a) at  b)by  c) under d) with e) between

2. The budgets of regional governments are overburdened … pensions.

       a) for  b) at  c) over  d) in  e) by

3. The constitution provides … welfare protection, access to social security, pensions, free health care, and affordable housing.

  a)for b)under  c) within  d) at e) by

4. Enactment is putting something … action, especially changing something into law.

       a) off  b) into  c) from  d) out off  e) out

5. Local governments exercise authority … municipal property and policing.

       a) by  b) of  c) in  d) for  e) over

6. The constitution gives equal power to each … the country's administrative divisions in the Federal Assembly.

       a) of  b) up c) off d) down e) in

VII. Read and translate the text. Write down the translation of the third paragraph.

Ideas about public administration

1. From the early 1970s increasing analysis of the way government policies affected the public resulted in a concept called the “public policy approach” to administration. This examines to what extent each stage in devising and executing a policy affects the overall shape and impact of the policy. According to the concept, the way a problem is conceived in the first place influences the range of remedies considered. The nature of the decision-making process may determine whether a course of action is merely incremental or truly radical. Indeed, it has been argued that the nature of the decision-making process shapes the outcome of the decision itself, particularly when the process is dominated by a powerful interest group. Moreover, the willingness of the government to evaluate programs, and modify them if necessary, affects the outcome. Many supporters of the public policy approach regard the concept as an important tool for constructing a body of knowledge on which recommendations can be based.

2. Until World War II there was relatively little exchange among nations of ideas about public administration. As early as 1910, however, a professional organization, which eventually became the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), had been established. At first its membership consisted principally of scholars and practitioners of administrative law in the countries of continental Europe. By the late 1980s the IIAS had a membership drawn from some 70 countries. Its triennial congresses have covered all aspects of the field.

3. Since World War II international interest in administrative systems has grown, precipitated by the necessity of cooperation during the war, by the formation of international organizations, by the occupation of conquered nations and the administration of economic recovery programs for Europe and the Far East, and by aid programs for developing countries. One by-product of aid programs was a renewed appreciation of how crucial effective administration is to national development. It has also become apparent how parochial and culture-bound styles of public administration have often remained within individual countries.

VIII. Decide whether the following statements are a) true, b) false or c) information is not available in the text:

1. The willingness of the government to evaluate programs, and modify them if necessary, affects the decision-making process.

2. The International Institute of Administrative Sciences was established in 1980.

3. Since World War II international interest in administrative systems has grown

precipitated by the necessity of cooperation during the war.

IX. Complete the sentences (1-5) with a) a, b) an, c) the or d) no article:

1. Public administration is … feature of all nations, whatever their system of government. 

2. Traditionally the civil service is contrasted with other bodies serving … state full time.

3. In most countries … distinction is also made between the home civil service and those persons engaged abroad on diplomatic duties. 

4. In … United States, all levels of government have their own civil services, federal, state, and local.

5. Indeed, the relationships between … different levels of government constitute a growing problem of public administration.

X. Listen to the text Britain Hopes to Build Post-Brexit “Empire 2.0” using https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3838132.html and answer the following questions:

1. What do British officials say about leaving the EU?

a) British officials say leaving the EU will permit Britain to "go global".

b) British officials say leaving the EU will permit Britain freely trade with the rest of the world.

c) British officials say leaving the EU will permit Britain to "go global" and freely trade with the rest of the world.

d) British officials say leaving the EU will permit Britain to "go global" and freely trade with its former colonies. 

2. Why isn’t now the time for the UK to be trying to negotiate deals with African countries?

a) African countries have indicated that their priorities are regional integration.

b) African countries have indicated that their priorities are regional integration and cooperation.

African countries have indicated that their priorities are regional integration.

c) African countries have indicated that many people in former colonies have both good and bad memories of British rule.

d) African countries have indicated that many people in former colonies have bad memories of British rule.

3. Who called for a delay in talks?

a) The head of the African and Caribbean Group of States called for a delay in talks.

b) The head of the American Group of States called for a delay in talks.

c) The head of the African and Pacific Group of States called for a delay in talks.

d) The head of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States called for a delay in talks.