Use of English
тест по английскому языку (8, 9 класс)

Use of English

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The World of Teen’ Music

Music is one of the most popular human interests in the world. Some music is even considered a symbol for a whole generation. People of different ages enjoy their favourite songs and (1) (compose) in order to relax or remember the (2) (good) moments of their lives. While (3) (listen) to music, most people think of those days when they (4) (be) happier. If they could turn the time back, they (5) (change) really unpleasant life experience. On the other hand, everybody desires music to create positive feelings and (6) (respond) in them.

(7) (General), music influences greatly our mood, appeals to our hearts and soul, evokes strong feelings. Each person is able to find a sort of music which is (8) (suit) for his individuality. Young people prefer rhythmic catchy tunes intending to stimulate (9) (they) mental activities. They are keen on rock, rap, reggae and the others. It’s common among teens to join any fun club to support their favourite singer or group, follow them everywhere visiting their concerts which (10) (hold) all over the world.

Representatives of the older generation are more conservative, they rather listen to classical music while they don’t ignore pop, jazz, either. Some parents share the tastes of their children although the music sometimes seems to be strange and annoying. They watch the clips their children have download and say, “How aggressively the musicians (11) (play)! I (12) never (hear) such tuneless music.” But experienced parents are the (13) (one) to back their children in their musical preferences.

If you want to keep up with the times, (14) (not, prevent) young people from identifying (15) (they) by means of the music as it is a way of self expression for every person.

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Saving the Time

If you are tired as a dog and can’t manage all the things you have to do, it means that you aren’t able to organise your time (1) (proper). Time management includes activities from the most to (2) (little) important in a way that fits your time frame. Your main task is to plan your day without (3) (waste) any minute in order to solve all your problems. First of all, meet the coming day fresh and (4) (response), and you’ll be surprised at the ease with which you’ll be able to cope with everything you (5) (plan).

Here are some strategies that you may find helpful if your schedule (6) (not work) as efficiently as you’d like it to.

1. Start your day as early as possible considering the famous English proverb “Early to bed, early to rise – make a man healthy, wealthy and (7) (wisdom)”. Do the amount of exercise that (8) (recommend) for people whose goal is a healthy life style. Take into account having healthy meals, as well.
2. Study subjects that are more of a challenge to you (9) (one) when you are less tired. It (10) (be) easier to find the motivation to study something you find enjoyable if you are tired. As a rule, the same place for your home task each day is associated with a particular activity and makes you focus on the task more quickly.
3. Don’t forget that your revision time should be spent productively. It is silly to listen to music that is loud and distracting while studying. Work out a sensible schedule and give (11) (you) targets which you can tick off when they are completed.
4. Don’t play for time, (12) (how), don’t ignore a break you need to relax. Leave yourself time to play games, visit friends and watch your favourite films. That way, your brain will remain fresh when you (13) (turn) to your studies.
5. By using (14) (this) strategies, you can live a stress-free, well-rounded life which, no doubt, will be full of success and general (15) (recognize).