итоговая контрольная работа по английскому языку в 8 классе
тест по английскому языку (8 класс)

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Imagine spending all this time, money and effort in choosing the perfect gift for your friend and as soon as she sees it, the disappointment she feels is so great that no degree of politeness on her part can hide her reaction! You'll probably feel quite embarrassed, and she feels confused too, because of her reaction. Well, there are certain things you can do to avoid such embarrassment.

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To begin with, it is said that mothers, sisters, girlfriends, daughters and so on are more difficult to shop for, so do a little research before making your choice of gift. Pay attention to what the girl or lady you want to buy a gift for usually buys for herself. Think of her hobbies and interests or ask her to describe some of the best gifts she's ever received. This help your to make a  good choice.

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Next, come the young generation. Buying a gift for a child is as easy as choosing something for your young friend or relative. After all, kids need toys and clothes while teens are happy with CDs or a pair of trendy jeans, right? Not necessarily! The little ones usually end up with too many toys or clothes, and teens change their opinion so often that you never know what makes them happy. Again, just ask what they'd like.

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Of course, choosing the right present doesn't have to be so stressful. What matters is not the amount of money that goes into your gift but whether your choice reflects your feelings for the person who receives it. Buying a pricey stereo or piece of jewellery may not be fully appreciated if they are just displays of wealth rather than thoughtfulness.

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Naturally, there will be times when you simply don't know what to choose. If that's the case, the simple way to avoid giving the wrong present or worrying too much about what to choose is a gift certificate or something more general, like a big bunch of flowers or a nice box of chocolates. Presents like that are most often welcome, so you can't really go wrong!

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What ….. of this painting? Do you like it?

A) are you thinking        

B) you think

C) do you think

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As Ian ….. to catch the bus, he felt and twisted his ankle.

A) was running              

B) run        

C) ran

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Why are your clothes so dirty? ….. in the garden again?

A) Had you been working

B) Are you going to work

C) Have you been working

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Jamie thinks that goldfish aren't ….. to keep as pets.

A) exciting enough

B) enough exciting

C) enough excitement

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Logan ….. the good news by his sister.

A) has told          

B) was told        

C) told

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Mark said that he ..... a great time in London the previous summer.

A) had had        

B) would have    

C) has had

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Olivia isn't as ….. her older sister.

A) sociable than         

B) sociable as

C) more sociable as

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Would you like to take part in space .....?

A) explore

B) to explore

C) exploration

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John ….. us at our new house yet.

A) hasn't been visiting              

B) hasn't visited

C) didn't visit

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Angela can type very ..... .

A) faster

B) fast

C) fastly

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Your doctor can give you some good ..... on how to follow a more balanced diet.

A) advise

B) advices

C) advice

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Amanda left for Canada, ….. she?

A) didn't

B) doesn't

C) did

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By the time we got to the theatre, the performance …...

A) had been starting

B) had been started

C) had started

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I want to see ..... countries.

A) others

B) another

C) other

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Helen visits her grandparents three times ….. week.

A) the        

B) —        

C) a

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I wish I ..... his new address.

A) knew

B) have known

C) know

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