Read the messages and mark if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

І. READING

Read the messages and mark if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

 

Nadia: Andy, I don’t think I’ll be able to play on Saturday night — sorry.

Andy: What??! Why not, Nadia? We need you. It’s an important night and we can’t get another trumpet player

before then. And no one in the band can learn to play the trumpet in three days!

Nadia: I’m in bed with a cold and a temperature. I cannot play the trumpet right now.

Andy: Well it’s only Wednesday. Surely you will be better on Saturday?

Nadia: Perhaps, but I can’t practise at the moment, obviously. My throat hurts too much. So I’ve decided to stay

in bed.

Andy: Well, are you doing anything about your cold? Are you taking any medicine? Perhaps your doctor can give

you an injection.

Nadia: Hey Andy, thanks for the understanding. I’m ill here! I don’t enjoy having a temperature, you know. I

can’t stand lying here and doing nothing!

Andy: OK, sorry — but you have to play on Saturday. Some people from a recording company are coming.

They’re looking for new jazz bands like us. It’s our big chance!

Nadia: What? Really?

Andy: Yes, really. If they think we’re good enough, they might offer us a record deal!

Nadia: OK, I promise to try. I’ll do everything I can to get better. I hate being ill and I don’t want to let you down.

I’m going to get better! Let’s chat again tomorrow.

Andy: OK. Thanks a lot. Get well soon, OK? I mean it!

 

1 There are two days before the band plays.

2 Nadia has got a sore throat.

3 Nadia thinks Andy is being very understanding.

4 Nadia doesn’t want to take any medicine.

5 A recording company wants new jazz bands.

6 Nadia doesn’t want to play on Saturday.

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

 

ASIMO is a robot with a human appearance which can run and walk. It was created in 2000 by engineers at the Japanese company Honda.

At the moment, ASIMO (1) _____ to teach young people about maths and science. In the future, it will help people who have problems with movement.

In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci first drew plans for a robot that looked like a person. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the first piece of robotic technology (2) _____ produced. In the USA, George Devol and Joe Engleberger

(3)_____ a robot arm, which was (4) _____in a car factory.

These days, robots do jobs in places where a human might get hurt.For example, they (5) _____ in places like nuclear power stations, in outer space and deep under the sea.

What jobs (6) _____ by robots in the future?

 

1 a) uses b) is used c) used d) was used

2 a) first b) first was c) was first d) first is

3 a) design b) designed с) are designed d) were designed

4 a) used b) use c) using d) be used

5 a) used b) are used c) use d) have something used

6 a) will do b) might do c) will be done d)are done

 

ІІІ. WRITING

You have left your smartphone in a bus. Write a notice (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• describe the smartphone;

• when and where you have left it;

• give your contact details.

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І. READING

Read the text and mark the correct sentence (A-F) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

A ‘I thought everyone had forgotten,’ replied Ted.

B The station was crowded with people and so was the train.

C There was no answer, so Ted decided to open the door.

D It was already five o’clock and the hotel was on the other side of the city.

E The receptionist gave him a small white envelope with his name printed on the front.

F Ted jumped in surprise.

 

The sun was shining brightly in the clear, blue sky.

It was very hot in the city centre. Ted Brown was sitting in his office, daydreaming. ‘I wish I were on a sandy beach in an exotic place,’ he thought to himself.

Just then, the telephone rang loudly. (1) _____, When he picked it up, a voice said, ‘Come to the Grand Hotel at six o’clock. I have something for you.’ ‘Who’s there?’ Ted asked, but there was no answer. Puzzled, he looked at his watch. (2)_____ He knew he’d have to hurry if he was to get there in time, so he quickly left the office. The traffic outside was terrible, so Ted decided to make the journey to the hotel on the underground.

(3) _____ It took him almost an hour to get to the hotel. At exactly six o’clock, Ted was entering the impressive building. Ted walked towards the reception desk and asked if anyone had left anything for him. (4) _____ Ted opened it and took out the card which was inside. It said ‘Come to room 147 on the 10th floor and knock on the door three times.’ By now, Ted was very anxious to find out what was going on. When he found room 147, he knocked on the door three times and waited. (5) _____ The room inside was dark.

As Ted stepped inside, all the lights came on. ‘Surprise!’ yelled Ted’s friends and family. Ted couldn’t believe his eyes. ‘Happy Birthday, Ted,’ said his mum. (6)_____ His boss gave him another envelope which contained a ticket for a week’s Caribbean cruise. Ted was amazed! ‘Thank you, everyone,’ he said. ‘This is the best birthday present ever!’

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

 

1. What are you doing___afternoon?

a) this b) these c) that d) those

 

2. Who is___man over there?

a) this b) these c) those d) that

 

3. I’m really busy___days.

a) this b) these c) that d) those

 

4. Hello? _____is Emily. Can I speak to Joan?

a) This b) These c) That d) Those

 

5. In___days, people didn’t have cars.

a) this b) these c) that d) those

 

6. Hello? Who is___speaking?

a) this b) that c) these d) those

 

III. WRITING

You have just seen a new film. Write an email to your friend about it (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• what kind of film it is;

• its short description;

• whether you enjoyed watching it.

 

 

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I. READING

Read the text and mark the correct sentence (A-F) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

A Sometimes, Yasmin goes with David and Rachel to a restaurant or to a friend’s house in the evening, but

usually they stay home where they listen to music and relax.

B She is always on hand so he can call her when he wants her to help him.

C She lets David know when it is safe to cross the roads and if there is anything in his way.

D They both wake up at 6:30 every morning.

E After that, she helps him to find his way to work.

F She has to remain alert in case David needs her!

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG

Yasmin has got short golden hair and enormous brown eyes. She is just seven years old and she lives in Kent, England with her owners, David and Rachel. She works for David, who can’t see. In fact, she is his eyes.

Yasmin sleeps on her own mat which is next to David’s bed. (1) _____ David washes and gets dressed, then they go downstairs together. They have breakfast, then Yasmin fetches David’s keys and wallet and she takes him for a walk in the park. (2)_____

Going for walks with David is hard work but Yasmin doesn’t mind. She has to concentrate hard on the traffic and all the other people in the streets. (3) _____ When they get to work, Yasmin’s job is much easier. She just sits in her place, under David’s computer desk. But she can’t relax completely. (4) _____

When David finishes work, Yasmin leads him home where he makes her dinner. He doesn’t need Yasmin’s help so much in the house, because he knows where everything is and, of course, he has Rachel to help him when necessary. Yasmin tries to stay out of his way so that he doesn’t fall over her! (5) _____

After dinner Yasmin and David usually go for another walk in the park. When they get home he always thanks her for the help during the day and they play for a while. (6) _____

‘It’s hard work being someone’s eyes, but I know Yasmin loves working for me and she knows that I appreciate all her help,’ says David. ‘She makes it possible for me to live a normal life.’

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Hi! We’re in Cairo today. ‘It’s one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It’s the largest city in Africa, so there are a lot of things to see.

It’s definitely (1) _____ place I’ve been to. The streets are crowded but there are more tourists than Egyptians in this part of town. It’s much (2)_____ than any town I’ve been far. It’s like one gigantic market place.

We had coffee in the Cairo Tower this morning. It was (3)_____. It is (4) _____ structure in the city and has the (5) _____view. Then we went to the Pharaonic Village which was very interesting.

I’d better go. This is (6) _____ holiday of my life.

Love, Betty

 

1 a) hot b) hotter c) the hottest d) more hot

 

2 a) more noisy b) the noisiest c) noisy d) noisier

 

3 a) lovely b) lovelier c)more lovely d) the loveliest

 

4 a) high b) higher c) the highest d) the most high

 

5 a) good b) better c) more good d) best

 

6 a) busy b) the busiest c) busier d) more busy

 

III. WRITING

You want to make friends with smb on the Internet. Write an email to your new pen-friend (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• your appearance;

• your character;

• your interests.

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I. READING

PLANNING THE PERFECT PARTY

There’s no better way to have fun than by throwing a party. Everyone loves to spend time with their friends and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. However, as anyone who has ever thrown a party will know, a lot of hard work goes into hosting a party. The following tips will help you to plan the perfect party.

• Parties need to be planned carefully. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to prepare for your party. Make a list of everything you need to do and be organised, because things can get very busy as the day of your party gets closer.

• If you are serving food at your party, choose foods which go together. You could pick a theme for your party and make food which fits that theme; for example, Mexican or Chinese. Make sure you don’t serve foods which are going to make a mess. Remember — you are the one who will have to clean it up the next day!

• Written invitations are a great idea, especially if you can make them fun or different. Don’t forget to put important information like the time, date and address on your invitations. Tell your guests when the party starts and when it will end. Also, let them know if they should wear a certain type of clothes (e.g. fancy dress).

• You can use decorations, lighting and music to create the perfect party atmosphere. Choose your favourite music and play it in the background as your guests arrive. It is a good idea to remove your television if it is in the party area. You can also replace some of your light bulbs with coloured lamps. Just follow these simple steps and you are sure to have a fantastic party that everyone will enjoy! Good luck!

 

1 You should prepare for the party in advance.

2 You should serve foods with a mixture of themes.

3 You should clean up the mess after the party.

4 You need to let your guests know when the party will finish.

5 You should not play music until all your guests have arrived.

6 You should let your guests watch TV.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Last week we went on a school trip to Edinburgh. It is a fascinating city, with lots of things to see and do there.

We went by plane, and as we were landing, we had a terrific view of (1) _____ River Forth. We stayed at (2) _____ youth hostel in (3) _____ place called Leith, which is about half an hour away from (4) _____ city centre.

I loved the Scottish people. They are hospitable and polite.

All in all, we had (5) _____wonderful time. I’m going to go there again next year, and this time I’m going to stay for at least (6) _____ week.

 

1 a) an b) the c) a d) –

 

2 a) a b) an c) – d) the

 

3 a) the b) a c) an d) –

 

4 a) an b) – c) a d) the

 

5 a) an b) a c) – d) the

 

6 a) the b) an c) a d) -

 

III. WRITING

You teacher has announced a short story competition. The story must end with the sentence 'it was the trip I would always remember'. Write your story (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• when and where you went on a trip;

• who you went with;

• what impressed you most during the trip.

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I. READING

IRELAND

The Republic of Ireland has a population of about three and a half million people. The official language is Irish but people usually speak English. People call Ireland the ‘EMERALD ISLE’ because it is a very green island. It often rains in Ireland. The countryside is beautiful and Irish people are very friendly. By the way, Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest island on the Earth.

Have a great time in Dublin! There are wonderful shops, restaurants, music and night life. Walk around the busy streets, visit the museums or relax in one of the parks. Go to Trinity College library. In the library you can see the amazing Book of Kells from the 8th century.

Some of the best writers in the English language are from Ireland, for example, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce. You can see their portraits and letters in Dublin’s Writers Museum.

Go to Blarney Castle and see the famous Blarney Stone. People say this stone has got magic powers and you will become a brilliant speaker when you kiss it!

Explore Ireland: drive, walk or cycle around the beautiful coast and the green countryside. Stop in wonderful old towns and villages and visit historic castles and churches.

Horse riding, fishing, cycling and walking are popular activities on the island. There are fantastic beaches, too. Try surfing or scuba diving — or just have a swim!

1 Irish people are not very friendly.

2 There are good shops in Dublin.

3 The stories of Swift, Wilde and Joyce are in English.

4 When you kiss the Blarney Slone, you become happy.

5 There are many historic buildings in Ireland.

6 Skiing is a popular activity.

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Andrew Rugasira is an Ugandan businessman. Ten years ago, he decided to start a new business. At that time, Ugandan coffee farmers made money by selling coffee beans to Western companies, who then made coffee and sold it to supermarkets.

Andrew thought that was wrong. He believed that his farmers didn’t earn enough money. He stopped (1) _____ beans to Western companies and started making coffee himself. At first, it was very difficult (2)_____ British and American supermarkets to buy his coffee. But after ten years, he has finally succeeded.

Andrew told me that Africans needed more confidence in their business ideas. ‘We should (3) _____ in ourselves. It took me six years, but I kept (4) _____ hard and refused (5)____ _.

(6) _____ this business has been good for me, but it’s also good for the farmers.’

 

1. a) selling b) to sell c) sell d) sells

 

2. a) persuade b) to persuade c) to persuading d) persuades

 

3. a) believe b) to believe c) believing d) believed

 

4. a) work b) to work c) working d) worked

 

5. a) give up b) to give up c) giving up d) gave up

 

6. a) To creates b) To create c) Create d) Creating

 

III. WRITING

You have decided to organise a surprise party for your sister. Write a letter to your friend inviting him / her for the party (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• details about the party theme;

• place and time;

• directions on how to get there.

№ 6

I. READING

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

1. This time yesterday we._____ in the sea.

a) swam b) are swimming c) had been swimming d) were swimming

 

2. Doris_____ in that office since April.

a) has been working b) works c) is working d) was working

 

3. He was hot because he _____ in the sun.

a) sat b) had been sitting c) is sitting d) was sitting

 

4. I_____ to you as soon as I get home.

a) wrote b) have written c) will write d) am going to write

 

5. Paul _____ abroad once a month on business.

a) travels b) is travelling c) travel d) has been travelling

 

6. They_____ a lot of animals at the zoo last weekend.

a) see b) saw c) are seeing d) were seeing

 

III. WRITING

You have found a wallet. Write a notice (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• describe the wallet;

• tell when and where you found it;

• give your contact details.

 

№ 7

I. READING

CARS

Can you imagine a world without cars? We have only had cars for about 20 years. People laughed at the first cars. They were slow and noisy. Two German engineers, Daimler and Benz, made the first car with a gasoline engine in 1885. It had only three wheels. From about 1905, companies like Rolls-Royce started to make cars. They were very expensive because people made each car by hand. Then, in 1913, the Ford Motor Company started to make their Model T car in a special factory. Ford’s factories produced cars quickly, so the Model T was less expensive than other cars. By 1927, there were more than 15 million Model Ts on the roads.

Gasoline in the USA was cheap and people wanted to travel long distances, so by 1950, American cars were large. In Europe and Asia, drivers preferred small cars that were better in city traffic.

Sports cars, like the Bugatti Veyron, are low. This helps the car to go fast because air can move easily over it. The Bugatti Veyron goes faster than 400 kilometres per hour. It costs 1,5 million US dollars, and the people who make the cars have only sold a few hundred since they started to produce them in 2005.

The Peel P50 is the smallest car in the world. It was first made in 1963. It is 134 centimetres long and 99 centimetres wide. Its top speed is 61 kilometres per hour.

The world’s longest car is the American Dream. It has 24 wheels and it is 30,5 metres long! It has a swimming pool and a helicopter can land on it.

 

1. The Ford Model T was expensive to produce.

2. Rolls-Royce sold 15 million cars between 1913 and 1927.

3. Small cars are good in city traffic.

4. People in the USA travelled the long distances because of the cheap gasoline.

5. The Bugatti Veyron is 134 centimetres long.

6. The top speed of the smallest car is 61 kilometres per hour.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Hi Anna! We’re in Australia at the moment. We’re visiting the Palmer family. You remember them don’t, you? They’re the people who used to live next door. They moved to Australia last year (1)_____ Mrs Palmer got a job in Sydney.

There are lots of things (2) _____ you can do in Sydney. You can visit museums, watch sport or go to the beach. And the weather is great, (3) _____ you can spend all the time outside.

(4) _____ I get home, I’ll show you the photos of the places that we visited and the people (5)_____ we met. But do you know something? (6) _____ it’s a great place, I wouldn’t like to live here. Iwouldn’t be able to see my friends, would?

Julia

 

1. a) so b) because c) while d) when

2. a) who b) where c) that d) which

3. a) because b) although c) so d) while

4. a) When b) While c) Because d) Meanwhile

5. a) where b) which c) that d) what

6. a) So b) Because c) But d) Although

 

III. WRITING

A new gym has been opened recently in your school. Write an email to your friend about it (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• who can join the gym;

• the types of trainings;

• the clothes needed

 

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І. READING

US CROSS-CONTINENT TOURS

Operate all year round, and offer you the opportunity o f a lifetime

to visitJ ive o f the greatest US cities, crossing nine sates in our 15-days tour!

Days 1—4. The tour begins with three days in New York City, the largest and busiest city in the USA. You can see the Statue of Liberty, visit the city’s museums and spend an evening at Carnegie Hall, one of the best concert halls in the world. The city has a rich and varied culture, so there is plenty to see and do.

Days 4-7. In Washington DC, capital of the USA, you will tour the White House, the most famous building in the city and home to the President. You will also visit Georgetown, the oldest neighbourhood in Washington DC. For history lovers, Washington DC has more than 3000 memorials and statues, and there are several museums.

Days 7—9. Our next stop is beautiful Chicago, which is the third largest US city. Its skyline contains one of the tallest buildings in the world, the Sears Tower. The shore of Lake Michigan offers beautiful scenery, with open parks and beaches.

Days 9—12. We will spend three days in the wonderful desert resort of Las Vegas, visiting the city’s most famous attraction, ‘The Strip’ — a collection of luxury hotels and casinos for fantastic entertainment.

Days 12—15. The last stop on our tour is one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities. San Francisco is full of amazing sights, from San Francisco Bay, one of the finest natural harbours, to the Twin Peaks of Mt Davidson and Mt Sutro, the largest of the city’s hills. You will also eat out in the Chinatown, the largest Chinese community outside Asia.

 

1. Carnegie Hall is a famous museum in New York.

2. Washington DC is the capital of the USA.

3. Georgetown is a new neighbourhood.

4. There are beaches in Chicago.

5. Las Vegas is in the desert.

6. Mt Davidson is one of the largest hills in San Francisco.

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

A few days ago, David, his wife Sarah and their children, Sam and Martha, moved into a new house. It was a wonderful house and (1) _____ garden even had trees and a pond. The children were very happy to have (2) _____ own bedrooms. They were all very tired that first night and went to bed early. Sam was sleeping calmly until a strange noise woke (3) _____ up. He got up quickly and went into Martha’s room to see if the noise had woken her up, too. Martha was awake, (4) _____ was sitting on the floor, wearing (5) _____ pyjamas. ‘What was that?’ Sam asked her. ‘It was (6)_____, I fell out of bed!’ she said.

 

1. a) their b) its c) his d) her

 

2. a) they b) her c) his d) their

 

3. a) her b) him c) them d) its

 

4. a) he b) her c) they d) she

 

5. a) its b) them c) her d) his

 

6. a) your b) my c) you d) me

 

III. WRITING

Write a short article to your school magazine about your favourite actor/actress (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• what he / she is famous for;

• his/her career;

• your personal feelings about him / her.

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I. READING

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

The boy in the water was twelve-year-old Jamie Jones. ‘At first I was enjoying the rough sea’, Jamie said later. ‘Then the water (1) _____ to pull me and I got frightened, so (2)_____ the rough sea,’ for help.

‘Suddenly I saw Henry in the water near me. I was very happy to see him. ‘The sea here is very rough and dangerous,’ he explained to me. ‘I can’t help you swim back to the beach, but a man (3) _____ here in a boat. He’ll take us to the beach.’ While we (4) _____ for the boat Henry (5)____ _ to me and (6) _____ me calm. I believe he saved my life.’ The experience has had a big effect on Henry. ‘A few weeks ago, I didn’t know what job I’d like to do. Now, I want to train as a life-guard.’

 

1. a) started b) starts c) was starting d) is starting

 

2. a) was shouting b) shouted c) shout d) am shouting

 

3. a) was coming b) comes c) came d) is coming

 

4. a) were waiting b) waited c) wait d) are waiting

 

5. a) is talking b) talks c) was talking d) talked

 

6. a) was keeping b) kept c) keeps d) is keeping

 

III. WRITING

You have two tickets for a concert of your favourite singer. Write a message to your friend (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• tell the time and the place of the concert;

• tell some facts about this singer;

• invite your friend to go with you.

№ 10

I. READING

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

The town where I was born has changed greatly over the last fifty years. Now there is a modern shopping centre in the place where my school used to be and all the children (1) _____ went there have grown up and moved away. The local cinema, which was built several years ago, used to be a dance hall (2) _____ big bands played. The park, (3) _____ was my favourite place as a child, is now a car park. Some things are still the same though. Mrs Jones, (4) _____ is now seventy years old, still lives in High Street and Mr Jones still owns the baker’s shop, (5) _____ his two sons now work instead of him. The hospital which I was born in is still standing, although it is now much bigger than it was at the time (6) _____ I was born. On the day when my family and I left our home town we were all very sad.

 

1. a) whose b) which c) who d) whom

2. a) which b) where c) that d) when

3. a) which b) where c) that d) what

4. a) whose b) who c) which d) whom

5. a) that b) which c) what d) where

6. a) where b) when c) that d) which

 

III. WRITING

You have just received an invitation to a birthday party from your friend. Write a card to him/her (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• thank your friend for the invitation;

• ask about details of the party;

• ask about the dress code.

 

№ 11

I. READING

CROCODILES

For centuries, people lived with and respected the all-powerful crocodile. Those snapping jaws and lethal teeth frightened all attabkers away, whether human or animal. People were also fascinated by their characteristic calls, their beauty and their intelligence. Unfortunately, it was their beautiful skin which put them under threat. When explorers realised how valuable crocodile skin was, everything changed. Hunters risked their lives — and sometimes lost them — in order to satisfy the world’s demand for crocodile skin.

Worse was to come. The crocodiles’ homes began to disappear as new towns and industries were developed on the land near swamps and rivers. Luckily for the crocodiles, people realised that a world without them would just not be the same, and now they have been officially declared an endangered species. In some parts of the world, there are now parks where crocodiles may live safely, with laws to protect them.

‘It is illegal to kill crocodiles,’ says conservationist Charles Swaby, who has spent the last thirty years protecting the Jamaican crocodiles. The problem is that when farm animals are killed by crocodiles, farmers ignore the law and kill them. This is what Charles is fighting against. ‘Crocodiles are much more scared of us than we are of them. They are scary but lovely to watch,’ he adds. If Charles, and others like him, can convince the world to share this opinion, crocodiles will be with us forever!

 

1. People kill crocodiles for their beautiful skin.

2. Crocodiles are protected by law.

3. Some crocodiles live safely on farms.

4. Crocodiles have enough land near swamps and rivers to live in.

5. Crocodiles are afraid of people.

6. Crocodiles doesn’t kill the farm animals.

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

1. The Birds _____film starring Rod Taylor.

a) is b) are c) to be a d) is a

 

2. Five minutes_____ enough time to complete this task.

a) are b) is c) were d) is being

 

3. Who_____ the vase on the table?

a) has broken b) have broken c) was broken d) were broken

 

4. Neither they nor she_____ the flowers.

a) have bought b) have been bought c) has bought d) have been buying

 

5. Fish and chips_____ my mother’s favourite dish.

a) is b) are c) is being d) were

 

6. If I_____ you, I’d tell our teacher the truth.

a) is b) have been c) was d) were

 

III. WRITING

A teen magazine is running a competition about adults who inspire us. Write an article about the adult family member you admire (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• who the person you admire is;

• what kind of person he I she is;

• what you admire about him/her.

 

 

№ 12

I. READING

HARP SEAL

Living Conditional and Description.

There are eighteen different kinds of seal. Some live in the Arctic, some in the Antarctic, and some live in warmer waters. The harp seal lives in the icy cold Arctic. It has thick grey fur with a dark patch on its back. Baby harp seals have white fur.

(1) _____

Adult seals are excellent swimmers. They can dive very deep into the sea. Some can even stay under the water for an hour. Their bodies are the perfect shape for swimming, but they find it very difficult to move on land.

(2) _____

Baby harp seals are born early in the spring, but they don’t swim immediately. For about two weeks they stay on large blocks of ice floating on the sea. Later, they dive into the water with their mothers to catch fish and shrimps.

(3) _____

Many species of seal are in danger of dying out because they are hunted for their beautiful fur. Another reason for hunting them, is that many people believe that seals take too many fish from the sea.

 

AFRICAN ELEPHANT

(4) __ ___

The African elephant is the largest living land mammal in the world. It is also the strongest. However, studies have shown that it is also very gentle and social, too.

(5) ____ _

The African elephant has a huge appetite. It can eat up to 225 kilos of grass, leaves and plants per day, and can drink up to 136 litres of water at a time! They usually eat and drink at night, or in the early morning or evening.

(6) ___ __

African elephants usually live for about 70 years. However, many die younger because hunters kill them for their long tusks, which are made of valuable ivory. Although hunting and ivory trading are illegal now, some people continue to break the law, so efforts to save this beautiful animal are failing.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Make the correct variant (A – D) to fill in the blanks (1 – 6).

1. You _____ eat all broccoli. It’s very good for you.

a) need b) mustn’t c) have to d) must

2. You _____do what the doctor said.

a) have to b) need c) can d) may

3. We _____keep the puppy we found because we live in the flat.

a) needn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t d) don’t have to

4. You _____ leave the windows open when you go out.

a) can’t b) mustn’t c) don’t have to d) may not

5. You _____take an umbrella. It’s going to be sunny today.

a) couldn’t b) mustn’t c) can’t d) needn’t

6. We _____write on the walls at school.

a) mustn’t b) needn’t c) don’t have to d) can’t

 

III. WRITING

You are going on a camping trip up in the mountains. Write an email to your friend about preparation for the trip (at least 35 – 45). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

· how you will get there;

· suggest going together;

· ask him / her for advice about things to take.

№ 13

I. READING

DARYL HANNAH

The pretty mermaid looked up from the golden sand and the world fell in love with her. The film was Splash, and the mermaid was the famous actress, Daryl Hannah.

Daryl is tall and slender. She has got long blond hair, large blue eyes and stunning features.

She looks fantastic in expensive clothes, but she prefers casual clothes which show off her natural beauty.

She is more than just another pretty face, however. She is a complicated person whose character has many sides.

She is often in the public eye, but she is actually a very shy person who dislikes the crowds and noise of Hollywood parties. Her shyness is a problem which she is trying to overcome with her friends’ help. She is not the sort of person who expects help without giving anything back, however. Daryl is an extremely caring person, and she says that she forgets her own problems when she is helping others. She is also a romantic who believes in true love, so she wants to find someone very special before she starts a family.

Daryl may prefer to sit in the shadow at parties, but when it comes to her beliefs she is not afraid to speak her mind. She has strong views on the environment. She believes that our modern lifestyle is destroying the environment. For this reason, she is currently looking for a place in the countryside where she can build an environmentally-friendly house. She says that she feels most relaxed when she is close to nature.

It is a pleasure to meet an actress who remains down-to-earth and sincere in a world where fame and success can often harm one’s characters!

 

1. She is shy.

2. She likes going to Hollywood parties.

3. Daryl believes in true love.

4. She wants to live in the city.

5. She cares about the environment.

6. Daryl Hannah is a typical Hollywood actress.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Amanda is 81. She has grey hair and blue eyes. She is a kind, friendly lady who likes talking to people (1) _____ making new friends. (2)_____, she enjoys good shopping. (3)_____, she cannot walk very far (4)_____ her age, (5) _____ her daughter 'Jane takes her into town every Sunday. They look in the shops, (6)_____ go for a coffee together.

 

1. a) but b) so c) and d) because

 

2. a) In addition b) As well as c) All in all d) In particular

 

3. a) In conclusion b) As a result c) Moreover d) However

 

4. a) as a result b) because c) due to d) that is why

 

5. a) that b) in case c) but d) so

 

6. a) then b) so c) which d) because

 

III.WRITING

You have found the advertisement of a summer job in a local newspaper. Write a letter of application (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• why it is important for you to get this job;

• your personal Information;

• your work experience.

 

 

№ 14

І. READING

WOLVES

The big bad wolf eats the poor little pig or chases Little Red Riding Hood. The brave young hunter comes along and — BANG! — the wolf is dead. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world there are no more wolves living in the wild. And all because the wolf has traditionally been seen as an evil enemy. In fact, this misunderstood animal has many virtues.

Wolves are superb hunters. They prefer hunting wild animals to domestic Ones. They do not over-populate, but keep their numbers at the level they can feed. As for killing people, conservationists insist that this is simply not true. ‘Wolves avoid people. We have to teach the world that wolves only attack human beings in fairy tales.’

There are plans to bring wolves back to the wild areas of Scotland, but local people have doubts about the idea. ‘We want wolves back. They lived for thousands of years in Scotland — it is their land — but we fear for our animals,’ one farmer says. The government has announced that it will pay for any farm animals killed by wolves.

People in favour of bringing the wolf back say this: ‘Let our children have the chance to hear a wolf howl at the moon on a still, Scottish night, and let us be proud that we made it possible.’

 

1. Wolves are very good hunters.

2. Wolves attack and kill people.

3. The government will pay farmers if wolves kill their animals.

4. The number of wolves is increasing constantly.

5. Wolves usually hunt domestic animals.

6. Local people are worried about the idea to bring wolves back to the wild areas of Scotland.

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Two very important guests have just arrived at Edinburgh Zoo. Tian Tian and Yang Guang are giant pandas. They (1) _____ born and grew up in China. Then, two days ago, they flew into Britain. Now they (2) _____ in a special, luxury area of the zoo and are recovering from their long journey.

This is the first time that pandas (3) _____ in Britain since 1995, so millions of new visitors will probably come to the zoo to see them.

The pandas will be very expensive for the zoo. Firstly, the zoo (4) _____to pay the Chinese government £6 million to keep the pandas for ten years. Secondly, it will have to spend a lot of money on food. Pandas (5) _____ bamboo and they normally eat for fourteen hours a day. So the zoo will probably (6)_____ £70,000 a year to buy enough bamboo!

 

1. a) was b) had been c) have been d) were

2. a) stay b) are staying c) have stayed d) stayed

3. a) are b) have been c) were d) had been

4. a) going b) will c) are going d) is going

5. a) are loving b) love c) will love d) loves

6. a) paying b) to pay c) pay d) is paying

 

III. WRITING

Your English pen-friend has asked you about shopping in your city/town. Write her/him an email about your recent shopping (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• where you went and with whom;

• what you saw and bought;

• what you want to buy the next time.

 

№ 15

І. READING

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD

Perfectly round tomatoes all exactly the same size and big fat chickens are now a normal part of our diets. They are made that way by genetic engineering. Their genes have been changed.

Every living thing has genes. Genes carry information. They are passed on from generation to generation. They make sure that humans give birth to humans and cows give birth to cows. Genetic engineers take genes from one species — for example, a scorpion, and transfer them to another — for example, corn. In this way a new life form is created. (1)_____

Genetic engineers put hormones into cows to make them produce more milk. They put genes from flowers into soya beans and from scorpions into corn. This does not make them cheaper, tastier or healthier. (2)__ ___

The effects of genetic engineering on the natural world may be disastrous. The engineers may create life forms — monsters — that we cannot control. The new life forms have no natural habitat or home. (3) _____Moreover, the effects of these experiments can often be cruel. In America, pigs were given human genes to make them bigger and less fatty. (4) _____ The pigs became very ill and began to lose their eyesight.

Greenpeace is trying to prevent all such food experiments. Some — but not all — food companies are refusing to use genetically engineered foods. (5)_____ We must all be aware of what is happening.

Some people believe, though, that genetic engineering could be the solution to the problem of famine. (6)__ ___

In the story, Frankenstein created such a terrible and dangerous monster that he had to destroy it. We must make sure that it remains a story — and no more than that.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

Pele was born on the 23rd of October 1940 in Brazil. He is often called the greatest footballer of all time. In 1956, at the age of only fifteen, he joined the Santos Football Club and stayed with the team until 1974.

(1) _____ the time Pele was sixteen, he had also started playing for the Brazilian national team and in 1958 he won the World Cup (2) _____ the first time. In total, he played for Brazil (3)_____ fourteen years and (4) _____ that time, Brazil won the World Cup three times.

(5) _____ eighteen years at Santos, Pele left Brazil and ended his career in America. He played his last match ever (6) _____ the 1st of October 1977. During his whole career ‘The King of Football’ amazingly scored 697 goals in 753 matches.

 

1. a) By b) During c) At d) In

2. a) in b) at c) on d) for

3. a) at b) for c) c in d) during

4. a) during b) at c) for d) in

5. a) For b) During c) After d) In

6. a) at b) in c) until d) on

 

III. WRITING

You have recently bought a camera on the Internet shop. But you have got the wrong model and no instruction manual. Write a letter of complaint (at least 35 - 45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• describe the problem;

• ask to solve it;

• name the actions you expect from the Internet shop stuff.

 

№ 16

I READING

Introduction

Looking for a weekend away with a difference? Do you enjoy meeting people and making friends? Are you interested in history? Then you should try the Victorian Palace Hotel, and spend a few days living like people did two hundred years ago!

(1) ___

Enjoy traditional Victorian food! Our master chefs prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner just like your great grandmother did. Eat in Victorian style and then relax in the games room, where you can meet and talk to people who share the same interests.

(2) ___

The Victorian Palace Hotel has rooms for over 200 guests. Each room has its own toilet and bath, but no television and Internet — we haven’t invented it yet!

(3) ___

How about a picnic? The Victorian Palace Hotel has beautiful gardens all around it, where you can enjoy a sandwich lunch by the lake, or just have a pleasant afternoon walk.

(4) ___

And, in our special dance hall, our band plays Victorian music every night. You’ll definitely enjoy it!

(5) ___

If you want to remember your visit forever, visit our Victorian shopping centre, where you can buy handmade souvenirs, postcards, photo albums, or even Victorian dresses.

(6) ___

A visit to the Victorian Palace Hotel is an unforgettable experience! Liven up your winter or summer holidays with an entertaining journey back in time!

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

— I’ve no idea where the station is.

— We should have bought a map, shouldn’t we? I told you, (1)_____?

— Well, we’ll have to ask someone, (2)_____? Let’s ask a policeman, shall we?

— But there aren’t any policemen, (3)_____? And we can’t speak Spanish (4)______?

— I think we’d better get a taxi.

— But we haven’t got enough money for a taxi, (5)_____? We shouldn’t have spent all our money in that

restaurant last night.

— Well, it doesn’t matter now, because we’ve missed our train, (6)_____?

 

1. a) don’t I b) didn’t you c) didn’t I d) did I

2. a) will we b) won’t we c) wouldn’t we d) didn’t we

3. a) is there b) do there c) aren’t there d) are there

4. a) can we b) could we c) can you d) will we

5. a) had we b) did we c) have we d) do we

6. a) have we b) haven’t we c) didn’t we d) don’t we

III. WRITING

You are going to be late. Write a message to your parents (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• apologise;

• explain the reason of your delay;

• state the time of your return.

№ 17

I. READING

A LONG JOURNEY

Where did the Polo family come from? They were a rich family and they lived in Italy over 750 years ago. They travelled all over the Mediterranean. They bought and sold things like gold and silver. Marco was born in 1254 in Venice.

Marco was only six years old when his father and uncle went on their first journey to China. In China, they met the King of the Mongols, Kublai Khan.

Marco didn’t see his father for nine years. He was 15 when his father and uncle returned from China. The next time his father and uncle decided to go to China they took Marco with them. This was in 1271. They went by ship to Turkey and then used horses. It was a long journey.

In 1275 they arrived in Khanbalik (modern Beijing) and saw Kublai Khan. He talked to them and asked them many questions. He liked Marco and so he gave him a job. What did Marco do in China? Well, he travelled all over the country. He saw that the Chinese used paper money and used a machine to print books.

He visited the largest city in China, called Kinsai, many times. He said that the people in Kinsai wore beautiful clothes and ate good food. There were ten big markets in Kinsai and they sold everything people wanted.

Marco stayed in China for 17 years. The journey home took Marco and his family two years. In Italy, Marco decided to write a book about his life in China. Many people didn’t believe Marco’s stories at first. Later, they believed him. Marco died in 1324.

 

1. Marco came from Venice.

2. Marco first went to China when he was six years old.

3. It took Marco and his family a long time to get to China.

4. Marco travelled to China by ship and on a horse.

5. Marco spoke to Kublai Khan.

6. Kinsai had twelve markets.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1 -6).

Alaska is the largest state in (1) _____ USA, with (2) _____ population of 634,8924. The name Alaska comes from an old word, ‘Alyeska’, meaning ‘great land’. Alaska officially became the 49th state in 1959. Before 1959, Alaska was a territory and not (3) _____ state. (4) ______ capital of (5) _____ Alaska is Juneau, located in the southeast region. Juneau has a population of 30.684. In Barrow, Alaska’s northernmost village far above the Arctic Circle, (6) _____ sun doesn’t set for 84 days!

 

1. a) the b) a c) an d) -

2. a) an b) the c) a d) -

3. a) a b) an c) - d) the

4. a) an b) the c) a d) -

5. a) the b) a c) an d) -

6. a) the b) an c) a d) -

 

III WRITING

Your friend has moved to another town. Write an email to him / her (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• apologise for not writing sooner;

• tell the news about yourself;

• ask questions about him/her.

 

 

№ 18

I. READING

THE HISTORY OF THE T-SHIRT

White cotton T-shirts were first worn by the US Navy in the Second World War and by 1948, every American soldier was wearing one too. But it was Hollywood films that made the T- shirt really popular: actors Marlon Brando and James Dean wore classic white T-shirts in On the Waterfront (1954) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955). After these films, every young man wanted to wear one.

Women didn’t begin to wear T-shirts until the end of the 1950s. In the 1959 French film A bout de souffle (Breathless), American actress Jean Seberg wore a T-shirt advertising an English language newspaper. This started a new fashion in T-shirts for women, but it wasn’t until the mid-1960s that companies like Budweiser and Coca-Cola started using T-shirts as ‘walking advertisements’.

Later, the T-shirt became a way of saying something important. For example, soon after the black American leader Angela Davis went to prison in 1970, people all around the world were wearing T-shirts with the message ‘Free Angela’.

In the 1970s, French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent designed a famous blue T-shirt with his name in white letters. Giorgio Armani has also used T-shirts in his fashion shows. And in 2001, a limited number of white ‘J’adore Dior’ T-shirts sold quickly at well over £100 each!

 

1. T-shirts became more popular because of two 1950s American films.

2. Many women were wearing T-shirts in 1955.

3. In 1950, some companies were using T-shirts to advertise their products.

4. In 1970, a T-shirt with the words ‘Free Angela’ won a prize.

5. Giorgio Armani included the T-shirt in his designs.

6. In 2001, one ‘J’adore Dior’ Christian Dior T-shirt cost almost £100.

 

II. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

1. What _____ at? Oh, these are some pictures my sister drew.

a) is you looking b) do you look c) you look d) are you looking

2. Here! Touch this. It _____ so soft.

a) feels b) is feeling c) feel d) are feeling

3. ‘Do you know that girl over there?’ ‘No, but I _____ she’s Spanish.’

a) thought b) am thinking c) was thinking d) think

 

4. ‘Are you coming tomorrow?’ ‘Sorry, I can’t. I _____ lunch with my aunt.’

a) has b) am having c) is having d) have

5. Have some of this. It _____ so good.

a) tastes b) is tasting c) was tasting d) taste

6. I _____ about buying a new car.

a) to think b) is thinking c) thing d) am thinking

 

III. WRITING

 

Your friend has invited you to the concert next Saturday but you can't go. Write the text message to your friend (at least 35-45 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

• thank your friend for the invitation;

• tell him / her why you can't go;

• suggest meeting another time.

І. READING

Read the messages and mark if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

 

Nadia: Andy, I don’t think I’ll be able to play on Saturday night — sorry.

Andy: What??! Why not, Nadia? We need you. It’s an important night and we can’t get another trumpet player

before then. And no one in the band can learn to play the trumpet in three days!

Nadia: I’m in bed with a cold and a temperature. I cannot play the trumpet right now.

Andy: Well it’s only Wednesday. Surely you will be better on Saturday?

Nadia: Perhaps, but I can’t practise at the moment, obviously. My throat hurts too much. So I’ve decided to stay

in bed.

Andy: Well, are you doing anything about your cold? Are you taking any medicine? Perhaps your doctor can give

you an injection.

Nadia: Hey Andy, thanks for the understanding. I’m ill here! I don’t enjoy having a temperature, you know. I

can’t stand lying here and doing nothing!

Andy: OK, sorry — but you have to play on Saturday. Some people from a recording company are coming.

They’re looking for new jazz bands like us. It’s our big chance!

Nadia: What? Really?

Andy: Yes, really. If they think we’re good enough, they might offer us a record deal!

Nadia: OK, I promise to try. I’ll do everything I can to get better. I hate being ill and I don’t want to let you down.

I’m going to get better! Let’s chat again tomorrow.

Andy: OK. Thanks a lot. Get well soon, OK? I mean it!

 

1 There are two days before the band plays.

2 Nadia has got a sore throat.

3 Nadia thinks Andy is being very understanding.

4 Nadia doesn’t want to take any medicine.

5 A recording company wants new jazz bands.

6 Nadia doesn’t want to play on Saturday.

 

ІІ. USE OF ENGLISH

Mark the correct variant (A-D) to fill in the blanks (1-6).

 

ASIMO is a robot with a human appearance which can run and walk. It was created in 2000 by engineers at the Japanese company Honda.

At the moment, ASIMO (1) _____ to teach young people about maths and science. In the future, it will help people who have problems with movement.

In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci first drew plans for a robot that looked like a person. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the first piece of robotic technology (2) _____ produced. In the USA, George Devol and Joe Engleberger

(3)_____ a robot arm, which was (4) _____in a car factory.