Choose the correct word which best completes the sentence

II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.
1. Every year different natural disasters such as
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions happen on our … .

   
a) star               b) satellite        c) planet

2. Jules Verne throws his heroes into … by means of a
huge gun.

   
a) distance       b) space         c) the Moon

3. The terrible hurricane had … all the houses by that
time.

   
a)
destroyed        b) damaged          c) broken

4. We have been doing … into space for many years
already.

   
a)
damage        b) research            c) disasters

5. … is a long period of dry weather when there is not
enough water.

   
a)
flood          b) earthquake            c) drought

6. He climbed into his … and in a few minutes he was
out in space.

   
a)
spacesuit          b) spaceship          c) satellite

7. In Britain
people often start conversations by talking about the … .

   
a)
seasons           b) weather               c) disasters

8. The satellite was launched … space three days ago.

   
a) in        b) into        c) to

9. I shake … a leaf before every exam.

   
a) like       b) with         c) from

10. I haven’t been to any parties … a long time.

   
a)
since         b) for

Choose the word which best completes the sentence.

1. I’m sure that one day the scientists will … most of medical problems.

a) take b) solove c) explore

2. The famous actor was shaking … laugh.

a) with b) from c) to

3. «Why is the little girl crying?»-«She has dropped her cup and … it».

a) broke b) brought c) destroyed

4. He was … hurt during the earthquake.

a) quickly b) badly c) well

Choose the correct answer.

1. He … computer games from two till three yesterday.

a) played b) playing c) were playing

2. When I … into the kitchen, mother was cooking.

a) came b) come c) was coming

3. We … the floor in our flat yesterday.

a) to wash b) washed c) were washed

4. The capital of … USA is Washington.

a) the b) — c) a

5. … Tokyo is the largest city in the world.

a) the b) — c) a

6. Why did she asked you … come?

a) to b) —

Итоговая
контрольная работа

 8
класс

1
вариант

1.      Underline
the word with the same or similar meaning.

Example: to
destroy

a)      to kill              b)
to break                  c) to fight

1.      tolerant

a)
patient b) kind           c) ambitious

2.      threat

a)
bullyingb) argument   c) warning

3.      awful

a)
terribleb) hard           c) exciting.

2.      Translate
Russian into English.

1.
Тепло и мокро.

2.
Прохладно и сыро.

3.
Снежно
и солнечно.

3.      Choose
the word which best completes the sentence.

1.      A
modern spaceship was … 3 days ago.

a)   taken               b)
flown          c) launched

2.      Where
is she doing her research … this serious problem?

a)   of                    b)
on                c) in

3.      The
hurricane did a lot of … to the town.

a)   damage           b)
disasters      c) problems

4.      The
famous actor was shaking … laugh.

а)
with                 b) from            c) to

4.      Choose the correct
answer.

1.      He … at the table
the whole evening yesterday.

a)    was sitting        
b) sit                  c)  sat

2.      I …  my home­work
the whole evening yesterday.

a)     did                
b) were doing      c) was doing

3.      He ….his work by
that time.

a)    finished           b)
was finishing    c) had finished

4.      … Australia is the
smallest continent in the world.

a)      —                      b)
a                  c) the

5.      … UK is one of the
world’s smallest country.

a)     —                     b)
a                  c) the

6.      My parents make me
… work hard at school.

a)      to                    b)
—

5.     
Complete the sentences, using Conditionals.

1.     
If
I … (be) you, I … (visit) the old man.

2.     
If
the girl… (lay) the table, her aunt …not (be) angry with her.

3.      Ann … (behave)
well if you … (take) her to the party.

1.        
Use
the given verbs and write the following in the reported speech.

2.        
She
was surprised, “Somebody stole my bag in the shop”

3.        
He
said, “I can` t move the piano alone.”

4.        
The
student apologized: “I’m very sorry for coming so late.”

6.      The word in
capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that
fits suitably in the blank space.

1.        
AMBITION  
I’m sure that he’ll succeed in politics. He is bright and …

2.        
DEPEND      
On July 4^th, 1776 the American colonies declared their …from
Britain.

3.        
EXPLORE          Have
you read his article about space …?

Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (в основные сроки)

8
класс 2014-2015 уч. год

2       
вариант

1.      Underline
the word with the same or similar meaning.

Example: to
destroy

b)      to kill         b)
to break      c) to fight

1.     
to
damage

a) to be out of luck b)
to hurt       c) to be in trouble

2.     
to
defend

a) to save               
b) to protect  c) to help

3.     
tolerant

a) patient               
b) kind           c) ambitious

2.      Translate
Russian into English.

1. Холодно и снежно.

2. Тепло и солнечно.

3. Дождливо и сыро.

1. Choose
   the word which best completes the sentence. Underline the word you have
   chosen.

1.     
I’m
sure that one day the scientists will … most of medical problems.

a)  
take                 b)
solve           c) explore

2.     
The
famous actor was shaking … laugh.

a)  
with                 b)
from            c) to

3.     
“Why
is the little girl crying?” – “She has dropped her cup and … it”.

a)  
broke               b)
brought       c) destroyed

4.     
He
was … hurt during the earthquake.

a)  
quickly            b)
badly          c) well

1. Choose
   the correct answer.

1.     
He
… computer games from two till three yesterday.

a) played              b)
playing             c) were playing

2.     
When
I … into the kitchen, mother was cooking.

a) came                b)
come                 c) was coming

3.     
We
…  the floor in our flat yesterday.

a)  to wash           b)
washed    c) were washed.

4.      The capital of …
USA is Washington.

a) the                    b) —                  c)
a

5.      … Tokyo is the
largest city in the world.

a) the                    b) —                  c)
a

6.      Why did she asked
you … come?

a) to                      b)
—     

1. Complete
   the sentences, using Conditionals.

1.        
If
the teenager … (collect) his thoughts, he … (win) the competition.

2.        
You
… (stay) out of trouble, if you … (learn) German,

3.        
If
she … (ring) me up, I … (tell) her the news.

1. Use
   the given verbs and write the following in the reported speech.

1.        
The
mother advised her daughter: “Use less make-up, or you will look silly.”

2.        
The
son said to his mother: “Yes, unfortunately I have broken your favourite vase.”

3.        
The
boy invited his friend: “Hey, will you come to my birthday party?”

1. The
   word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form
   a word that fits suitably in the blank space.

1.        
OWN              
Now you are the …of this wonderful house.

2.        
SUCCESS      
Our country is proud of these … people.

3.        
NATION        
The 4^th of July is the … Independence Day of the United States.

Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (1 пересдача, май)

1       
класс
2014-2015 уч. год

1.      Underline the word
with the same or similar meaning.

Example: to destroy

c)   to kill               b)
to break                  c) to fight

1.  
to
argue

a)      to ask        b) 
to disagree     c) to trouble

2.      a disaster

a)      danger       b)
trouble            c) to trouble

3.      misty

a)      stormy       b)
foggy              c) rainy

2.      Translate
Russian into English.

1. Морозно и солнечно.

2. Облачно и влажно.

3. Ветрено и снежно.

3.        
Read
the story and fill in the words in the appropriate forms.

1.    The hurricane did
a lot of … to the town.

a)   damage                 
b) disasters                  c) problems

2.    A National park is
a place protected from industrial and urban ….

a)                 
emblem          
b) achievement           c) development

3. A modern
spaceship was … 3 days ago.

a)
taken                       b) flown                      c) launched

4. The young … has
received a small grant to continue his exploration.

 a) researcher             b)
exploration             c) nature

4.            
Choose the correct answer.

1.  
He
… his work by that time.

a) finished              b) was
finishing       c) had finished

2.  
What
… you … at 7 p.m. yesterday?

a) did …do             b) were
…doing       c) had .. done

3.  
How
many countries … they … by that time?

a) did …visit           b) were …
visiting  c) had … visited

4.  
The
highest mountain in the world is mount  … Everest.

a) the               b) —                 
c) a

5.  
This
unusual town is situated near … Lake Onega.

a)                 
—
          b) a                  c) the

6.  
Mother
doesn’t want me …  go to the party.

a)                 
—
          b) to

5.            
Complete the sentences, using Conditionals.

1.  
If
we … not (rely) on him, we … not (be) late.

2.  
Her
aunt … not (be) angry with her, if the girl … (lay) the table in time,

3.  
If
I … (be) you, I … (continue) the exploration.

6.            
Use the given verbs and write the following in the
reported speech.

1.  
He
wanted to know: “How did you get here tonight?”

2.  
She
said: “I phoned you at 5 but you were not at home.”

3.   “We
may buy a car next year”, said my grandpa.

7.            
The word in capitals above each of the following
sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space.

1.  
DANGER       
It was a very … journey.

2.  
LOVE             
It’s a … day, isn’t it?

3.  
SUCCESS      Our
country is proud of this … people.

Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (2я пересдача — сентябрь)

8       
класс
2014-2015 уч. год

1.      Underline the word
with the same or similar meaning.

                        Example:
to destroy

d)      to kill  b) to
break  c) to fight

1.      research

a)    an experiment             b)
an achievement      c) an exploration

2.      mad

a)    ambitious                    b)
clever                     c) crazy

3.      to argue

a)    ask                              b) 
to disagree             c) to trouble

2.      Translate
Russian into English.

1.
Облачно и холодно.

2.
Тепло и влажно.

3.
Дождливо и ветрено.

1. Read
   the story and fill in the words.

A boy, a bit
younger than Jason, came up to the bridge to cross it.  “Hey! It’s my bridge,”
said Jason in a (1) _____voice. “If you want to cross it, give me your pocket
money.” He was not a bully, he just wanted to see if the boy would pay.

The boy was (2)
_____ . He looked around, but there was nobody to (3) ____ him. He was afraid
to (4) ____ with the bully, and turned his pockets inside out. The boy looked
hurt and unhappy  and Jason felt uneasy about it  but took the money.

1. Choose
   the correct answer.

1.      He …troubled
yesterday.

a)    looked         
b)  is looking        c)  had looked

2.      They … football
from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. yesterday.

a)    played          
b) were playing    c)  had played

3.      Where … you …your
summer holidays?

a)    did… spend  b)
were spending  c) had … spent

4.      … Bahamas are a
group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

а) —           b)
the              c) a

5.  Mr James lives
in country not far from … London.

a) the        b) —                  c) a

6.  Julia wanted
her parents … allow her to get a Saturday job.

a) to         b) —

5.      Complete the
sentences, using Conditionals.

1.      If he … (feel)
bad, he … (stay) in bed.

2.      If I … (be) you, I
… (visit) the old man.

3.      What … (do) if you
… (win) 500 dollars?

6.      Use the given
verbs and write the following in the reported speech.

1.        
The
elderly lady thanked the boy: “Thank you very much for helping with my
luggage”.

2.        
The
boy offered to his classmate: “I can help you.”

3.        
She
asked: “Are you a good reader?”

7.      The word in
capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that
fits suitably in the blank space.

1.    THREAT       He
has got the third … letter from the stranger.

2.    PROTECT     The
young woman didn’t know where to look for … .

3.    USE             
When the young people first came to Ireland, they weren’t … to cold weather.

ОТВЕТЫ

(Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (в основные сроки). 8 класс)

1
вариант.

1. 1)
   a

2) a

3) a

1. 1)
   It is warm and wet.

2) It is cool and humid.

3) It is snowy and sunny.

1. 1)
   c

2) b

3) a

4) a

1. 1)
   a

2) c

3) c

4) a

5) c

6) b

1. 1)
   If I were you, I would visit the old man.

2) If the girl had laid the table, her
aunt would not have been angry with her.

3) Ann would behave well if you took her
to the party.

1. 1)
   She surprised that somebody had stolen her bag in the shop.

2)
He said that he couldn’t move the piano alone.

            3) The
student apologized for coming so late.

1. 1)
   ambitious

2) independence

3) exploration

ОТВЕТЫ

(Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (в основные сроки). 8 класс)

2
вариант.

1. 1. b

2. b

3. a

1. 1.
   It’s cold and snowy

2. It’s  warm and sunny

3. It’s rainy and humid

1. 1.
   b

2. a

3. a

4. b

1. 1.
   c

2. a

3. b

4. a

5. b

6. a

1. 1.
   If the teenager had collected his thoughts, he would have won the
   competition.

2. If you had learned (learnt) German, you would have
stayed out of trouble.

3. If she rang me up, I would tell her the news.

1. 1.
   The mother advised her daughter to use less make-up.

2. The son said to his mother that he had broken her
favourite vase.

3. The boy invited his friend to his birthday party.

1. 1.
   owner

2. successful
(self—made)

3. national

ОТВЕТЫ

(Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (1я пересдача). 8 класс)

1. 1)
   b

2) b

3) b

1. 1)
   It is icy and sunny.

2) It is cloudy and humid.

3) It is windy and snowy.

1. 1)
   a

2) c

3) c

4) a

1. 1)
   c

2) b

3) c

4) b

5) a

6) b

1. 1)
   If we had not relied on him, we would not have been late.

2) Her aunt would not have been angry with her, if the
girl had laid the table in time.

3) If I were you, I would continue the exploration.

1. 1)
   He wanted to know how I had got there that night.

2) She said (that) she had phoned me at 5, but I had
not been at home.

3) My grandpa said (that) we might buy a car the
following year.

1. 1)
   dangerous

2) lovely

3) successful (self-made).

ОТВЕТЫ

(Промежуточная
аттестация по английскому языку (2я пересдача). 8 класс)

1. 1. c

2. c

3. b

1. 1.
   It’s cloudy and cold

2. It’s  warm and humid

3. It’s rainy and windy

1. 1.
   threatening

2. frightened

3. defend

4. fight

1. 1.
   a

2. b

3. a

4. b

5. b

6. a

1. 1.
   If he felt bad, he would stay in bed.

2. If I were you, I would visit the old man.

3. What would you do if you won 500 dollars?

1. 1.
   The elderly lady thanked the boy for helping with her luggage.

2. The boy offered his help to his classmate.

3. She asked me if I was a good reader?

1. 1.
   threatening

2. protection

3. used

II. Choose the word which best completes the sentence.

Example : I’m sure that one day the scientists will … most of medical problems.

A) take b) solve c) explore

I’m sure that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.

1. By exploring space we may find another … we can live on.

A) distance b) planet c) star

2.

Natural disasters … cities and towns, they injure and kill people and animals.

A) break b) damage c) destroy

3.

But people hope they will travel through … in huge spaceships far from the Earth.

A) space b) galaxies c) satellites

4.

Scientists can now predict most weather … and warn people of possible danger in advance.