Test 6 Spotlight 8 03.2016
тест по английскому языку (8 класс) на тему

Test 6А

Vocabulary

     cuisine  unique  local   catch   unusual   book   sunstroke

1. Goulash soup is part of the local Hungarian …  .
2. Farmers often sell their crops at … markets.
3. This seafood restaurant has an … menu of crab cakes and shrimp pudding.
4. You should wear a hat in hot weather and drink lots of water to avoid … .
5. I called the hotel to … us a room for the entire weekend.
6. Backpacking trip through Europe after graduation was a(an) … experience for me. (6*1)

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

1. I think, you should  set  ____ some money  in case you want to buy a house.

2. What time will we have to set ______for the airport tomorrow?

3. The  opening  of  the new sport centre has been set _____ a few weeks.

4. Summer  has started to set ____ already, so we can go swimming.                         (4*1)

Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.  

1. Our family spent a few days ___ the seaside.

2. There are many boats _____ hire at Yalta.

3. Hotels offer special rates if you travel ___ season.

4. You should book your tickets at least a month ___ advance.

5. For safety reasons, you should know rules for using mobile devices ____ board.

6.  Please send me information _______ delay.                                                                 (6*1)

Underline the correct item

1. Helen is going on a business trip/ voyage to Japan next week.
2. We went on a guided tour/excursion of the museum.
3. Do you speak any foreign/ curious languages?
4. When you arrive/reach the airport, ask someone where the airport bus leaves from.
5. Ben rushed out of the office and boarded/caught a taxi to the train station.              (5*1)

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech

1. “I can speak German”, he said.
2. “We  visited Russia last winter”, they said.
3. “Will you call me tomorrow?”, she said to me.
4. “ I like travelling by plane”, she said.
5. “ We’re going away on holiday next week”, Sue said.
6. “I haven’t heard from Michael for quite some time”,  Paul said.
7. “We won the final match”, Charlie said.
8. “Is my brother in hospital?”, Lucy asked.                                                              (8*2)

Test 6B (47)

A Vocabulary

Set back  /  boat   /  local cuisine  /  catch /  set off  / landmarks/ sunstroke /

1. You aren’t the only one waiting in this long queue. We’ re all in the same … !
2. What time will we have to … for airport tomorrow?
3. The opening of the new sports centre has been … a few weeks.
4. Whenever I travel abroad, I always visit the most popular museums and taste the …
5. We only have a minute to … the bus. Let’s hurry!
6. The Clock Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, is one of the most famous … in London.

                                                                                                                                                              (6*1)

B Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

1. What time will we have to set ______for the airport tomorrow?

2. Summer  has started to set ____ already, so we can go swimming

3. I think, you should  set  ____ some money  in case you want to buy a house.

4. The  opening  of  the new sport centre has been set _____ a few weeks.

                                                                                                                                                                     (4*1)

С Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.    

1. There are many boats _____ hire in London.

2. You should book your room at  the hotel ___ advance.

3. For safety reasons, you should know rules for using mobile devices ____ board.

4. Please send me information _______ delay.

5. Hotels offer special rates if you travel ___ season.

6. Our family spent a few days ___ the seaside.

                                                                                                                                                                    (6*1)

D Underline the correct item

1. Hotels offer special rates if you travel on/ off season.
2. Why don’t you take/drive a bus to the city centre?
3. Sam is going to Madrid with British Airways. He has already booked/ caught a seat.
4. She has always dreamed of going on a voyage/journey across the Pacific Ocean.
5. I’ve ordered my train tickets through the Internet, they will deliver/fetch tem in 2 days.          (5*1)

E Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

1. “I like travelling  by plane,” she said.

2. “We visited Russia last winter,” they said.

3.”Do you like French food?” he asked Mary.

4.”I can speak German,” he said.

5.”Have you ever live abroad?” Judy asked Sam.

6.”I’ll be in Brighton next week,” Alice said.

7.”Where is the nearest bus stop?” he asked.

8.”I’ll call you tomorrow,” she said to me.                                              (8*2)