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тест по английскому языку (8 класс)

КОНТРОЛЬНО-ОЦЕНОЧНЫЕ СРЕДСТВА

по английскому языку

Класс   4

Уровень изучения предмета базовый

2016 г.

Module Test 1

Family and friends

1. Read and choose.

1. He is a great cook. He is/can cook really well.
2. Look! Mary is dance/dancing!
3. Are you/Can you ride a bike?
4. Harry and Tom aren’t/isn’t sleeping. They are in the garden.

2. Read and match.

1. What does she look like?                                 A. She is tall and slim.
2. How old is your mother?                                 B. No, he is not.
3. Is your uncle from England?                         C. No, it is on the shelf.
4. Have you got my CD?                                 D. Thirty-six.

3. Read and complete.

Larry, Lulu and Chuckles are at the seaside today. The sun is 1) … (shine). Look! What 2) … (Chuckles/do)? He 3) … (eat) an ice cream! Lulu 4) … (not/eat) an ice cream. She is 5) … (make) a sandcastle. Larry 6) … (have) fun too. He … 7) (dive) into the sea!

4. Read and write the word.

1. You can tell the time with this. (watch)
2. You put this on your head.
3. You open doors with these.
4. You can go very fast on these.
5. You wear these on your hands.
6. You can play music with this.
7. You can brush your hair with this.
8. You can listen to your favorite songs on these.
9. You can talk to your friend on this.
10. You can take photos with this.

Module Test 2

A working day

1. Make sentences as in the example.

e.g. clown/circus/make people laugh  A clown works at a circus. He makes people laugh.

1. teacher/school/teach students

2. greengrocer/greengrocer’s/sell fruit and vegetables

3. postman/post office/take letters to people’s houses

4. waiter/café/serve people

2. Read and make sentences.

e.g. you/often/Do/read/comics?           Do you often read comics?

1. often/do/play/soccer?/How/you

2. sometimes/Pam/Saturdays./goes/cinema/to/on/the

3. go/I/usually/once/park/the/week./a

4. he/wash/dishes/Does/sometimes?/the

3. What does Betty have to do? Read and complete.

water the flowers         no

wash the dishes                yes

clean the room                 yes

wash the dog                 no

do her homework         yes

e.g. Betty does not have to water the flowers.

1. Betty … the dishes.
2. Betty … the room.
3. Betty … the dog.
4. Betty … her homework.

4. Look, read and match.

soccer match 5.15

volleyball match 1.15

piano lesson 8.30

Jenny’s party 9.45

1. What time is Jenny’s party?                                 A. At quarter past one.
2. What time is the soccer match?                                 B. At quarter past five.
3. What time is the piano lesson?                                 C. At quarter to ten.
4. What time is the volleyball match?                         D. At half past eight.

5. Read and answer.

Aunt Polly is a mechanic. She works at a garage in Stonebridge. Aunt Polly wears a uniform when she works. She fixes cars. A lot of people take their cars to her garage. I think my aunt Polly is great!

e.g. What does Aunt Polly do?         She is a mechanic.

1. Where does she work?

2. Where is garage?

3. Does she wear a uniform at work?

4. Does she fix bikes?

Module Test 3

Tasty treats

1. Choose the correct word.

1. We do not need much/many sugar.
2. Do we need many/much mangoes for the fruit salad?
3. There is not many/much butter left in the fridge.
4. There are a lot of/much oranges in the basket.
5. How much/many bread have we got?

2. Read and match.

1. May I have a piece of that cake, please?         
2. May I leave the room, please?
3. May I use your phone?
4. May I bring my sister to your party?
5. May I eat my dinner in the living room, please?
6. May I have a pen, please?

1. No, you may not. You can eat it in the kitchen.
2. Here you are.
3. Not yet. It is still very hot!
4. Yes, but do not be too long.
5. Yes, of course.
6. Of course, you may. What is her name?

3. Read and choose.

1. There are a lot of/much tomatoes in the salad.
2. Do we need much/many bread?
3. I take many/a lot of sugar in my tea.
4. There are not much/many eggs in the fridge.
5. There is much/a lot of sugar in the cake.
6. Have you got much/many mangoes?

4. Read and match.

1. May I have some more potatoes, please?
2. May I ask my friend to come for dinner, please?
3. May I wash my hands, please?
4. May I eat my lunch in the living room, please?
5. May I taste the apple pie, please?

1. Not yet. It is still very hot!
2. Yes, the bathroom is down the hall.
3. No, you may not. Eat it in the kitchen, please.
4. Of course, you may. What is her name?
5. Sure, here you are.

5. Read and complete. Use How many/much.

1. … oranges are there in the bag?
2. … butter is there in the fridge?
3. … bread is there on the tabe?
4. … eggs are there in the box?
5. … potatoes are there in the cupboard?

Module Test 4

At the zoo

1. Read and choose.

1. Pam always is watching/watches TV in the evening.
2. Gary and Diane never go/are going to school together.
3. Frank is in his room now. He reads/is reading comics.
4. Do they usually play/Are they usually playing basketball in the park?
5. Where is Alan? Is he sleeping/Does he sleep?

2. Read and complete.

e.g. A dolphin is cleverer (clever) than a whale.

1. An elephant is … (short) than a giraffe.

2. A kangaroo is … (big) than a lizard.

3. A tiger is … (tall) than a dog.

4. A hippo is … (fat) than a seal.

5. A monkey is … (funny) than a parrot.

3. Read and choose.

1. You must/must not eat with your hands.
2. You must/must not do your homework.
3. You must/must not go to bed late.
4. You must/must not help your mum.

4. Read and choose.

1. A.: Jane is playing volleyball!

B.: a) Yes, she loves volleyball.

      b) Yes, she does.

2. A.: Do you always go shopping on Saturdays?

    B.: a) I am going out on Saturdays.

          b) Not every Saturday.

3. A.: Are you listening to me?

    B.: a) Yes, I am.

          b) Yes, I do.

4. A.: What is he doing?

    B.: a) He swims in the sea.

          b) He is swimming in the sea.

5. Read and complete.

Hippos are very big animals. They live in Africa. They are very fat, and can be 3,000 – 4,500 kilos! Hippos have their babies during the rainy months of October and April. They sleep most of the day and eat at night. They eat grass and live for about 40 years.

Name:            e.g. hippo

Lives in:        1) …

Has babies in: 2) … and 3) … 

Eats:              4) …

Lives for:       5) …

Module Test 5

Where were you yesterday?

1. Read and match.

1. second                                         a. 4th
2. eleventh                                        b. 9th
3. fourth                                         c. 11th
4. twelfth                                         d. 20th
5. twentieth                                         e. 30th
6. ninth                                         f. 2nd
7. twenty-eighth                                g. 28th
8. thirtieth                                        h. 12th

2. George and Jan are talking about their last holiday. Read and complete. Use was, was not, were or were not.

George: The hotel was old.

Jan: No, it 1) … . It 2) … new!

George: The rooms were small.

Jan: No, they 3) … . They 4) .. really big!

George: The owner was Australian.

Jan: No, he 5) … . He 6) … American!

George: The food was bad.

Jan: No, it 7) … . It 8) … great!

George: The weather was cold.

Jan: No, it 9) … . It 10) … really hot!

3. Complete the questions, using was or were. Then match them to the answers.

1. Paul/at school/yesterday?                         A. Yes, it was yummy!
2. John and Jane/on holiday/last week?                B. Yes, they were.
3. the food/nice/at lunchtime?                        C. No, he was ill.
4. the shops/open/yesterday?                        D. Yes, they were in France

4. Read about Neal’s day and complete. Use was or were.

Yesterday was great!

by Neal

I e.g. was at home yesterday. I 1) … with my friend, Peter, in the morning. We 2) … in my room playing. My new game 3) … really good, but Peter 4) … the winner! In the afternoon, I 5) …in the living room. There 6) … a film on about clowns. They 7) … really funny! Yesterday 8) … a great day!

5. Now read again and answer the questions.

1. Who was Neal with yesterday morning?
2. Where were they?
3. Who was the winner of the game?
4. What was on TV?

Module Test 6

Tell the tale

1. Read and write.

1. Tom … (visit) the zoo last Saturday.
2. The children …  (watch) a film last weekend.
3. Sue … (play) tennis yesterday.
4. Mark … (listen) to music last night.
5. Mum … (cook) supper an hour ago.
6. Bob … (wash) the dishes this morning.

2. Read and write.

1. Did Ben visit (Ben/visit) Egypt last summer?
2. I … (phone) my aunt yesterday.
3. She … (not/visit) the zoo on Friday.
4. … (Tom/wash) the dog two days ago?
5. She … (not/cook) meat yesterday afternoon.

3. Read, match and complete.

1. Where were you yesterday?
2. Did you watch TV last night?
3. Did you play tennis last week?
4. Did you talk to Sue today?
5. Did Gary paint the kitchen?
6. Did you dance with Paul at the party?

1. I was in the park.
2. No, actually we played basketball.
3. Yes, we talked on the phone.
4. No, I danced with Peter.
5. Yes, there was a really good film on.
6. No, he painted the living room.

4. Read and answer.

Last night Kate and her best friend, Jenifer, stayed at home and watched a funny film on TV. The film finished at 10 o’clock. The girls were hungry, so they cooked a pizza for supper. Then, they listened to their favorite CDs. It was a wonderful evening!

e.g. Who is Kate’s best friend?                 Jenifer

1. What did the girls watch on TV?

2. What time did the film finish?

3. What did they cook?

4. What sis they do after supper?

5. Read and put H for hare and T for tortoise.

The hare and the Tortoise

Once upon a time, there was a very fast hare and a very slow tortoise. The hare always laughed at the tortoise because he was so slow. All the animals were tired of listening to the hare. Then one day the tortoise surprised them all: “Let’s have a race tomorrow then!” The next day, when they started the race, the hare jumped forward. Very soon, he was far ahead of the tortoise. It was a very sunny day and the hare was very hot. “There is a tree. I can rest under it!” A few hours later, the tortoise passed the sleeping hare. Suddenly, the hare opened his eyes and looked around. He saw the tortoise at the finish line! The tortoise was the winner! The hare learned his lesson that day: “Keep on going and do not stop until you cross the finish line!”

1. He always laughed at him.         H
2. He surprised them all.
3. He jumped forward.
4. He passed him.
5. Suddenly, he opened his eyes.
6. He was the winner.

Module Test 7

Days to remember

1. Look and write: good, pretty, loud, strong, kind.

1. A: We call Charles “Hercules”.

B:  He is a very … boy!

2. A: Rob buys cakes and sweets for everyone in the class.

B: He is a very … boy!

3. A: When Tom shouts, everyone in the class jumps!

B: He is a very … boy!

4. A: Stuart gets good marks in all his tests!

B: He is a very … student!

5. A: Everyone wants to take a picture of Kay.

B: She is a very … girl!

2. Read and choose.

1. She … at the concert last year. (sang/sings)
2. Harry is the … student in my class. (better/best)
3. Bob … a poem last night. (wrote/write)
4. They did not … to the theater. (went/go)
5. Liz is the … girl in my school. (pretty/prettiest)
6. Did the school team … the trophy? (win/won)
7. Ron is a very … swimmer! (fastest/fast)
8. Clara is … than Sue. (shyer/shyest)
9. I … a ticket an hour ago. (bought/buy)
10.  Julie … a famous person. (met/meet)

3. Read and choose.

1. A: Where is Sam?

B: a) He is tall.

     b) In his room.

2. A: Why are you walking to school&

     B: a) I like school.

          b) I missed the bus.

3. A: How do you usually go to school?

     B: a) It is next to the station.

          b) By car.

4. A: When is the next match?

     B: a) On Saturday.

          b) In the park.

5. A: Who is coming to the party?

    B: a) All our friends.

         b) It is a big party.

4. Read and complete. Use day, waiter, go, sing, tickets, eat, band.

The Best Year of the Year

                                by Marianne

The best e.g. day of the year was when I e.g. went to a concert with my friend, Liza.

We bought 1) … for the front row – the best seats in the theater! We 2) … all the songs, and later we danced on stage with the 3) … !

After the concert, we went to Pizza Zone and we 4) … pizza. The 5) … gave us a free Coke. It was a very special day!

5. Now read again and answer yes or no.

1. Marianne went to a concert with Liza.
2. They sat in the front row.
3. They sang on stage with the band.
4. They ate burgers.
5. The waiter gave them a free Coke.

Module Test 8

Places to go

1. Read and write what thing it is.

1. You wear these when you walk up in the mountains. (boots)
2. Girls wear this when they swim.
3. You can swim faster with these.
4. You can sleep in it.
5. We wear these over our eyes when it is sunny.
6. Boys wear these when they swim.

2. Read and match.

1. Mike is very hungry.
2. Jim wants to buy some biscuits.
3. Alice likes sports.
4. Fiona is going to the baker’s.
5. Jeff is going to the mountains.

1. He is going to go climbing.
2. He is going to go to the supermarket.
3. She is going to play soccer in the park.
4. She is going to buy some bread.
5. He is going to make a pizza.

3. Read and match.

1. Where are you going to go on holiday?
2. Whom are you going to go with?
3. Where are you going to stay?
4. What are you going to do?

1. In a big hotel.
2. I am going to swim all day!
3. To Spain.
4. My big sister.

4. Read and choose the best answer.

1. A: Hello, Jane! Why are carrying a suitcase?

B: a) I am going to go on holiday.

  b) I am on holiday.

2. A: Where are you going to go?

B: a) Turkey is nice.

     b) To Turkey.

3. A: Whom are you going with?

    B: a) That is my sister.

          b) My sister.

4. A: How are you going to get there?

    B: a) By plane.

         b) I like planes.

5. A: When is your train?

    B: a) In three hours.

         b) Three hours ago.

6. A: When are you going to come back?

    B: a) Last week.

         b) Next week.

5. This is a note from your friend Tom. Write a letter to him and answer his questions. Write 20-25 words.

I am very happy because I am going to go on holiday next week. I am going to travel to Mexico and I am going to spend all day in the sun! What about you? Where are you going to go on holiday? What are you going to do?

Tom.

КОНТРОЛЬНО-ОЦЕНОЧНЫЕ СРЕДСТВА

по английскому языку

Класс   8

Уровень изучения предмета базовый

2016 г.

Module Test 1

Socializing

1. Fill in: selfish, sociable, pessimistic, shrugged, clenched, patient, reliable, stubborn, shy, insincere.

1. He was so angry he … his fists tightly.
2. Rachel has many friends because she is very …
3. … people always see the negative side of things.
4. Penny does not get angry easily. She is very …
5. Thomas is very …. He will not let you down.
6. Do not believe everything Helen says. She is a bit…
7. A … person does not care about other people’s feelings.
8. Jane is very … and blushes when strangers talk to her.
9. Henri did not answer, he just … his shoulders instead.
10. Listen to me! Do not be so …

2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.

1. John always looks on the bright side of life. He is very … OPTIMISM
2. That woman across the street is vey … ATTRACT
3. Dave bought me a wonderful present. He is so … GENEROSITY
4. I became … when he turned up late again. FURY
5. The film was quite … BORE

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I … (take) the dog for a walk every day after school.
2. Jade … (look) for a new job at the moment.
3. This cake ... (taste) delicious.
4. Tie your shoelaces. You … (trip) over them.
5. George … (cook) a meal when the phone rang.
6. Olly always … (dress) in black when he was a teenager.
7. I am really tired. I think I … (have) an early night.
8. Fred … (work) for the company for ten years.
9. I cannot stand Mrs. Brown. She (always/shout) at us.
10. Trevor … (think) about buying a new car.

4. Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

1. Do you get … well with your classmates?
2. The bad weather is really beginning to get me …
3. The teacher had difficulty getting g her ideas … the students.
4. It has taken me a long time to get … the flu.
5. Come on! the sooner we start, the sooner we will get it …

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. Mr. Brown is very popular … the students.
2. I am very good … English. I am always top of the class.
3. I am not very keen … basketball. I prefer football.
4. Poly is very fond … her grandmother.
5. You should not be jealous … your little sister.

6. Match the exchanges.

1. Thank you very much.                                        A. No, please sit down.
2. Is this seat taken?                                        B. That is very kind of you.
3. I am afraid I have to go.                                C. Do not mention it.
4. Make yourself at home                                        D. Indeed it is.
5. What a nice day!                                                E. Well, thank you for coming.

Module Test 2

Food and shopping

1. Fill in: pickled, peel, dark, grated, overcooked, pinch, rare, bar, sparkling, liter.

1. I cannot stand … vegetables because I hate vinegar.
2. If you add a … of salt, it will taste better.
3. Can I have a glass of … water?
4. Would you like a … of chocolate?
5. I would like my steak …, please.
6. Alan drinks a … of milk every day.
7. The vegetables were … and the meat was tasteless.
8. Can you … the potatoes, please?
9. Have you … the cheese?
10.  I prefer … chocolate to the milk or white varieties.

2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.

1. I … fish. I do not like the way it smells. LIKE
2. Dad cannot find his glasses. I think he has … them. PLACE
3. Do not trust Alex. He is very … HONEST
4. Heavy traffic is one of the biggest … of living in a city. ADVANTAGE
5. I am not saying I like junk food, do not … me. UNDERSTAND

3. Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. Sheila … (go) to the bazaar. She will be back in an hour.
2. You look sweaty! … (you/work) out?
3. How much … (Helen/spend) on her English books?
4. The house smells wonderful! … (Mum/bake) a cake?
5. How long … (Tom/save) to buy a new PC?
6. Robin … (never/be) abroad.
7. He … (work) very hard recently. He needs some time off.
8. We … (not/buy) all our Christmas presents yet.
9. Joy … (clean) the house since 9 o’clock. Can you give her a hand?
10. … (you/ever/eat) Thai food?

4. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. The police officer went … the bank robber.
2. This cheese is a strange color. It must have gone …
3. The prices of Christmas decorations have gone … since last year.
4. How long can an animal go … food?
5. She has been … a lot since her accident.

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. When you buy things online, you pay … credit card.
2. Is it possible to pay … cheque?
3. I rarely pay … cash.
4. Sun care products are … great demand during the summer.
5. This CD is … of stock at the moment. Would you like us to order it for you?

6. Match to form exchanges.

1. How would you like to pay?                 A. Sparkling or still?
2. Whereabouts is it exactly?                         B. Yes, I bought them last week.
3. Can I help you?                                C. No, I am just looking, thanks.
4. I would like some water, please.                D. By cash.
5. What nice shoes! Are they new?                E. ON Oxford Road.

Module Test 3

Great minds

1. Fill in: uniform, Linguistics, vet, freelancer, author, cashier, Chemistry, deadlines, overtime, salary.

1. She loves animals. She wants to become a …
2. Does your brother have to wear a … at work?
3. David has a degree in … He can tell you anything you want to know about the English language.
4. My father works as a … from home.
5. Who is the … of this novel?
6. Does your father often work …?
7. His … is 40,000 pounds a year.
8. A … is a person people pay money to in a shop.
9. I get bad grades in … I do not like science!
10.  My brother works hard because he has to meet tough …

2. Complete the sentences with the correct word derived from the words in bold.

1. Can you … the text about Marie Curie? SUMMARY
2. Derek refused to … for his rude behavior. APOLOGY
3. He … about owning his own company. FANTASY
4. Does the play … the doctor as very selfish? CHARACTER
5. She … with him when he lost his job. SYMPATHY

3. Fill in the gaps with either Past Perfect or Past Perfect Continuous.

1. I … (wait) at the cinema for an hour before Kim finally showed up.
2. Grandma … (go) to the supermarket before they got home from school.
3. They … (play) football all day so they were very tired in the evening.
4. The waitress served us something we … (not/order).
5. … (he/finish) making the lunch when the guests arrived?
6. The band … (perform) for an hour when the electricity went off.
7. I … (look) for a new bike for two months before I found one.
8. Pete left work as soon as he … (write) the report.
9. Belinda … (study) German for three years before she moved to Munich.
10.  David … (eat) by the time we got home.

4. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. Looking at these photos brings … so many happy memories.
2. She passed out and the doctor had to bring her …
3. I was brought … in the countryside, so I do not like the city much.
4. J.K. Rowling brought … the new Harry Potter book last month.
5. My job brings … 1,200 Euros a month.

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. My sister has just started a great career … advertising.
2. Jonathan will be … charge of the project.
3. They were … pressure to meet the deadline.
4. Charles is leaving … the beginning of the month.
5. He had left … the time I got there.

6. Match the exchanges.

1. How are you finding your new job?
2. What does your father do for a living?
3. What is the pay like?
4. What does your job involve?
5. I got a scholarship.

1. It is quite easy.
2. Not very good. I only get 850 Euros a month.
3. He works as a graphic designer.
4. That is fantastic!
5. I serve customers and take payments.

Module Test 4

Be yourself

1. Fill in: bushy, slim, overweight, crooked, fit, suits, try, join, protruding, frizzy.

1. Fiona hides her … ears behind her long hair.
2. Tina wants to … a gym.
3. John is … He must go on a diet.
4. Tony does not like his … nose.
5. I am not happy with my … hair! I wish it were straight.
6. Would you like to … on that dress?
7. Danny made a nasty remark about Betty’s … eyebrows.
8. This table is huge! It does not … in our small kitchen!
9. I do not think that red hair … her.
10.  She has got a very … figure.

2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.

1. You will have the dictionary in a minute. Do not be so … PATIENT
2. Helen left her keys in the car! She is very … RESPONSIBLE
3. Parking in front of the hospital gate is … LEGAL
4. Her jokes are very childish. She is so … MATURE
5. Erica is a very … person. She often travels alone. DEPENDENT

3. Turn the following sentences into the Passive Voice.

1. Calvin Klein designed this dress.
2. They are building a new bridge.
3. My mother will knit a pink sweater for me.
4. Karen sent James an invitation.
5. Where did they park the car?
6. Who wrote the music for Cats?
7. They were painting my flat when I arrived.
8. They had cooked the meal before the lights went off.
9. Puccini composed many famous operas.
10.  They decorated the cake with flowers and chocolate pearls.

4. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. The brave men managed to put … the fire in the barn.
2. I cannot put … his rude remarks any longer!
3. Our school trip was put … until next week.
4. Mum told me to put my books …
5. Put … a jacket – it is cold outside.

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. Was this scarf made … hand?
2. Why do not we go to see a musical … a change?
3. The Italian classes run from Monday … Friday.
4. The play was translated … 10 languages.
5. This doll came … England.

6. Match to form exchanges.

1. Does this color suit me?
2. Thee trousers are too large!
3. What do you think of this shirt?
4. Are these jeans too informal for the occasion?
5. How do you like my new haircut?

1. Yes. Why do not you wear your black dress instead?
2. Excellent! It really suits you!
3. It does not go with your trousers.
4. Yes, you need a smaller size.
5. No, it is too bright.

Module Test 5

Global issues

1. Fill in: earthquake, avalanche, tornado, pollution, endangered.

1. The bald eagle is a(n) … species.
2. Fortunately, the skiers escaped the …
3. The old building collapsed during the …
4. Dig factories are responsible for water …
5. The … ripped roofs off and uprooted many trees.

2. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold.

1. Stuart has got a huge … of stamps. COLLECT
2. The … of the natural environment is an issue that concerns all of us. PROTECT
3. Could you give me some … on how to plant these flowers? GUIDE
4. She had the … of a college student. APPEAR
5. Guess what! Tina sent me a wedding … INVITE

3. Put the verbs in brackets into –ing form or infinitive (with or without to).

1. Oh, no! I forgot … (lock) the door!
2. There is no point in … (worry) about it!
3. George would like … (visit) Thailand one day.
4. Let me … (help) you with that heavy suitcase.
5. We are looking forward to … (see) our parents.

4. Fill in: be used to, used to, get used to in the correct form.

1. When Sally was a child, she … drink three glasses of milk per day.
2. I do not like wearing a uniform to work but I am slowly … it.
3. I come from a Mediterranean country so I … the heat.
4. Did you … stay at the beach all day when you were on holiday?
5. Steve lives in a village so he … the noise of a big city.

5. Fill in with the correct preposition.

1. The earthquake in Japan calls … immediate action.
2. The concert was called … due to the storm.
3. Mary called … yesterday to see our new house.
4. The police were called … to investigate the disturbance.
5. Tina called … Mrs. Brown to see if she needed any shopping.

6. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. Oh, no! That car burst … flames!
2. Thee was an accident but luckily everybody is … of danger.
3. The earthquake left the city … ruins.
4. Where … earth are my keys?
5. What is that light … the sky?

7. Match to form exchanges.

1. You must not pick those wild flowers.
2. We should recycle.
3. Did you know that there are not many pandas left in the wild?
4. That is not wrong, is it?

1. Sorry, I had no idea.
2. No, I suppose it is not.
3. What for?
4. No, I did not know that.

Module Test 6

Culture exchanges

1. Fill in: seaside, drive, sunstroke, boat, touristy, monuments, catch, track, book, boarded.

1. Sam does not like to go anywhere too far off the beaten …
2. I cannot stand Kim and Ann. They … me crazy.
3. Tina likes to visit quiet resorts that are not too …
4. All the flights are delayed, so we are all in the same …
5. We always went on … holidays when we were young.
6. Pollution is affecting many beautiful … around the world.
7. The luggage was loaded onto the plane as the passengers …
8. Let us … our flights now, so we can start organizing the rest of the holiday.
9. You should wear a hat in hot weather and drink lots of water to avoid …
10.  If we hurry, we can … the 10 o’clock train.

2. Form nouns from the words in bold.

1. “I do not think you understand the … of the problem”, he said. SERIOUS
2. Tom is going to stay in a new luxury … next to the beach. DEVELOP
3. Ian thanked his hosts for their … KIND
4. We play board games on long journeys for … AMUSE
5. At the end of my holiday, I always feel a bit of … about leaving a place. SAD

3. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

1. “I enjoy travelling a lot,” she said.
2. “I visited Spain last year,” he said.
3. “Travelling solo is the best thing I have ever done,” he said.
4. “I will go to Italy next year,” said Jane.
5. “I am looking for an interesting destination,” said Tim.

4. Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

1. I have been setting … a bit of money all year for my summer holidays.
2. Winter has started to set … already, so we can go skiing.
3. We had to set … early in the morning to catch the 6am train.
4. A two-hour delay on the way to the ferry set us …, but we made up the time later.
5. When they realized they had missed the last train, anxiety set …

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. I am picking up my tickets … the airport.
2. We got stuck in traffic … the motorway.
3. There are not any cars left … hire on the island.
4. I booked my holidays … advance this year.
5. You will receive the parcel by Wednesday … delay.

6. Match to form exchanges.

1. How was your holiday?                         A. Thank goodness!
2. Everything went wrong.                        B. I do not know.
3. I found your purse.                                C. It was a nightmare!
4. There has been an accident.                        D. What a shame!
5. Why does this happen to me?                        E. Really? What happened?

Module Test 7

Education

1. Fill in: download, headlines, extension, impact, connect, certificate, timetable, media, newsreader, grapevine.

1. Teens these days use their mobiles as an … of themselves.
2. Have you got your new school … yet?
3. It is taking ages to … this file.
4. The … on BBC 1 is really handsome.
5. Did you see the … in today’s newspaper?
6. She wants to work in the … when she leaves school.
7. I cannot seem to … to the Internet for some reason.
8. He got his course … framed and hung it on the wall.
9. Computers had a huge … on the 20th century.
10.  I heard on the … that Martin has got a new job.

2. Form compound nouns using the words in the list and then use them to complete the sentences.

black      paper      play         key         ground

board            day        clip        board    light

1. Have you got a … to hold these papers together?
2. I spilt some water on my … and now it is not working.
3. The teacher asked John to write the answer on the …
4. After school, the children go to the …
5. In October, we put the clocks back and switch to … saving time.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct modal.

might                 must                 could                should        need not

need                must not      cannot        do not have to         may

1. We … to decide who will be class president.
2. You … do as all your homework today, you can finish it tomorrow.
3. I did not see Lyn today, she … have taken the day off.
4. “… I leave early today, please?” Sarah asked.
5. Kate looked pale in the doctor’s office. She … be ill.
6. “… you move over a bit so I can sit down, please?” he asked.
7. You respect your teachers and your classmates.
8. You … talk or eat in class.
9. She … have watered the garden as I had already done it.
10.  Ian … have finished his homework already. It is impossible.

4. Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct preposition.

1. Do not give … I know you can do it!
2. I have to go to the library and give … some books I borrowed.
3. Be careful! He enjoys giving … other people’s secrets.
4. I gave … all my old clothes to the charity shop.
5. Debra, can you give … these photocopies to the class?

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. You should not be mean … others or no one will want to be your friend.
2. Never blame other people … your mistakes.
3. I met a new girl at school who comes … Spain.
4. Rachel really cares … other people, she is so kind.
5. If you are going to be absent … school, you must bring a note from your parents

6. Match to form exchanges.

1. What do you suggest I do?
2. Why do not you study more?
3. So how did you do?
4. I should have tried harder.
5. Could you hold the line, please?

1. You should have indeed!
2. Of course.
3. I would study more if I were you.
4. Pretty well!
5. That is easier said than done.

Module Test 8

Pastimes

1. Fill in: physical, technical, strapped, opposing, half-time, enthusiasm, tournament.

1. You need lots of … equipment to go scuba diving.
2. Halfway through the … the top player had to retire because of an injury.
3. Rock climbing is a very … activity.
4. The … team scored three goals in thirty minutes and won the match.
5. The players were not very good, but they were full of …
6. At … we got a drink and a hot dog from the refreshments stand in the stadium.
7. Zorbing involves being … inside a large plastic inflatable ball.

2. Form compound nouns with the words below and the complete the sentences.

hard                 grey                even                 tight                well

tempered        fitting        dressed        haired        working

1. My gym teacher is very … He never raises his voice.
2. My mother is always …, even when she goes to a football match!
3. Tim is very … His job as a personal trainer demands it.
4. Fred has grown a lot recently. His football boots are quite … now.
5. My swimming coach is a little … lady called Mrs. Meadows.

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Most metals rust when they … (get) wet.
2. If I had time, I … (play) a game of football.
3. If you train hard, you … (get) on the team.
4. If I were rich, I … (watch) my favorite team play all over the world.
5. If we … (train) harder, we would have won the game.
6. Water … (turn) to ice when you freeze it.
7. If you had told me, you needed help, I … (give) it to you.
8. If I knew how to swim, I … (feel) confident in the water.

4. Fill in with the correct particle.

1. John takes … his dad. He is also a good tennis player, too.
2. Kate took … swimming like a duck to water.
3. Take … those muddy boots before you come in, please!
4. My dad took … golf when he retired.
5. The plane took … an hour late.

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

1. You are unfit. Look how … of breath you are after coming up those stairs.
2. I am totally … favor of contact sports.
3. Losing this match is … of the question!
4. Jack is … charge of the sports equipment.
5. These golf clubs are … excellent condition.

6. Match to form exchanges.

1. Would you like to go to watch the match?
2. I am sorry I cannot join you.
3. Are you busy later?
4. Can you play tennis?
5. It is very nice of you to ask.

1. No, not at all. Why?
2. Do not mention it.
3. Of course I can
4. Yes, please. That would be nice.
5. That is a pity.