Контрольная работа по английскому языку, 8 класс (В.П. Кузовлев, Н.М. Лапа, Э.Ш. Перегудова)
тест по английскому языку (8 класс)

Variant 1

1. Listening.  Choose True or False

1) She wanted to spend last holidays near the sea.

2) She does not like reading books.

3) Natalie likes museums and galleries.

4) Natalie always goes brown because of suntan.

5) The travel agency suggested visiting Greece.

6) Natalie stayed in Athens during the whole holiday.

2. Reading. Read the text and choose (1-True), (2-False), (3-Not stated).

1. The article is written by a British person  

2. The British started drinking tea in the 18th century  

3. Queen Victoria is believed to have started the afternoon tea tradition    

4. Afternoon tea  became popular with working people    

5. In the past, a midday meal was called dinner or lunch    

6. The afternoon tea is always served in the UK nowadays.  

3. Rewrite the sentences acoording to the example.

0) They say that the French are very stylish and talkative

The French are said to be very stylish and talkative        

1. People think that the Scandinavians are reserved and slow

2. Many people consider that Spain and Portugal are good places for summer vacations.

3. We know that Christmas is the most popular holiday in Britain and the USA

4. They say Americans have more national celebrations than any other nation

4. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.

1. a traffic jam                                        a)жестокость
2. a custom                                             b) гордый
3. violence                                              с) обычай
4. for example                                        d) сдержанныq
5. reserved                                              e) пробка на дороге
6. lazy                                                     f)например
7. proud                                                  g)ленивый

5. Fill in the gaps with the necessary words.

Russia has a lot of woods and … (1). The largest of them are … (2) in Siberia. On the European part of the country one can see various trees. Only one of them is a … (3) of Russian nature. It is a tree with thin long brunches. Its bark is white with black lines on it. It is very … (4) on the territory of Russia, a lot of people grow it in front of their houses, in … (5) and parks. This tree is very beautiful especially in autumn when its leaves are yellow. It is very … (6); people use the leaves in medical purposes. 

6. Answer the questions.

1. What city of the UK would you like to visit? Why?
2. What Russia is famous for?

Variant 2

1. Listening. Choose True or False

1) Lora has a dog.

2) Lora would not like living alone.

3) If she lived in the country, she would grow her own flowers and vegetables.

4) In town she travels by her bike.

5) Lora does not like walking.

6) In the country she would walk a lot.

2. Reading. Read the text and choose (1-True), (2-False), (3-Not stated).

1. The UK is the highest tea drinking nation    

2. The author explains why British people love tea so much  

3. Anna Maria is believed to have started the afternoon tea tradition  

4. Afternoon tea  didn’t become popular with working people    

5. There are two types of afternoon tea – low and high    

6. Nowadays, traditional afternoon tea is served in hotels  

3. Rewrite the sentences acoording to the example.

0) They say that the French are very stylish and talkative

The French are said to be very stylish and talkative        

1. They say that Thanksgiving Day unites many American families for thanksgiving dinner

2. Some people suppose that the British Queen is the most important symbol of the country.

3. Many people consider that British football is the best

4. Many people think that patriotic symbols are very important for national celebrations

4. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.

1. mind                                               a)жестокость

                                                        b)ассоциировать

2. violence                                           с) представлять

                                                        d) сдержанный

3. associate                                          e)честный
4. reserved                                           f) разум
5. honest                                              g)вежливый
6. picture                                                        
7. polite                                                

5. Fill in the gaps with the necessary words.

Englishmen have … (1) not only in political, but in social life. For example, London, the capital of England, is traditionally … (2) into three parts: the West End, the East end, and the City. The City is a historical, financial and business … (3) of London. The East End is the district where workers live, and the West End is a fashionable shopping and entertaining center. The … (4) are traditional about their meals. They eat eggs and … (5) with toasts for breakfast, pudding or apple pie for dessert. Every English family has five o’clock tea. A … (6) feature of an English house is a fireplace, even when there is central heating in the house.

6. Answer the questions.

3. What city of the UK would you like to visit? Why?
4. What Russia is famous for?