HS1 2021 Unit2 p33 act38

Translate the words into English, mind the ARTICLES and PARTICLE TO where necessary.

коротко         

дозволяти         

прогульщик         

директор             

семестр       

відставати               

плата за навчання          

ліцей         

Наука        

провалити іспит                

відноситись до            

скарга            

"Where is the ball?"

Match the pictures with the correct prepositions

Choose the correct preposition:

1 Did you hear the storm         [while, during, between] the night?

2 Yesterday he couldn’t remember where the front      [of, from, by] his report was.

3 Yesterday I heard the interview with the Prince of Wales      [from, on, at]the radio this morning?

4 They are moving to a new comfortable office now. There are four rooms in it. It is located    [on, in, at]the seventh floor of the building.

5 Last winter, temperature was 20 degrees        [under, below, behind]zero.

6 The librarian ran        [down, in, across] the stairs.

7 We were standing       [at, in, along] a queue for half an hour and at last we got into the cinema.

8 They drove                [on, at the back of, through] a 250-metre-long tunnel, turned right and stopped the car at/in/on the end of the street.

9 Nursery and elementary schools are usually free    [of, in, -] charge.

10    [on, in, at]short, the report says that more money should be spent on education.

11 Their neighbour called in the police as he heard the strange noise       [at, in, while] the night.

12      [from, by, over] 200 000 tourists come to this monumentThe British Museum, the Tate Gallery every year.

13 I want to show you something interesting. There is my family    [on, in, at]the picture.

14 Can you see a plane up       [in, on, along]the sky?

15 You can see the authors of the stories    [in, on, at]the bottom of the page.

Fill in the gaps with the correct articles.

    [the, -]Plaza Hotel.

    [the, -]Europe of     [the, -]Middle Ages

    [the, -]St James’s Park

    [the, -]Netherlands

At     [the, -]first sight

    [the, -]blind

    [the, -]Police

Ask     [the, -] permission

    [the, -]nineties

Go to     [the, -] college

    [the, -]University of Virginia

    [the, -]Classic (cinema)

     [the, -] Earth

out of     [the, -]question

    [the, -]St.Paul's Cathedral

    [the, -]guitar

    [the, -]Philippines

Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. Mind the grammar tense.

1 If school-leavers               , they won`t go to                        .

2 They worked for              and then began to read а historical novel.

3 Our class teacher often          us some extra tasks that’s why we                           .

4                                in our country is mostly                . I don`t pay the     at all.

5 Betty              The Daily Telegraph in the Internet the whole evening yesterday.

6 Jack is a real        . He has skipped a lot of lessons this term.

7 The headmaster wanted to read that book                 but he took the wrong one            .

8 What                            are there in this term? They         arts, athletics, clubs and doing them is            .

9 Our                   gives us an opportunity to                successfully without any tutors.

10 Lambton college has a lot of                   . So, not everyone can study there.

Open the brackets and put the verbs into the correct form (Mind the special cases of usage of Present Simple and Present Continuous):

1. Today more and more people (to graduate)                from different universities.

2. He (not to pay)             for his extracurricular activities last month.

3. I won’t be here tomorrow. I (to take)           an exam.

4. All her peers (to choose)             higher educational establishments already.

5. Because of your busy schedule, you always (to fall)             behind.

6. I hope our teacher (not to assign)                 us any task in Physics.

7. The principle (not to hire)               a new Biology teacher yet.

8. Sally always (to complain)                about her head teacher.

9. That truant (to browse)              the books while his friends (to look)              on the people in the park.

10. Primary education (to be)    going to be compulsory soon.

11. (Rob/to attend)                his school-leaving party last week? – No, he         .

12. The term in primary school (to end)      in May.

Reading

Task 1. Read the texts below. Match choices (A–H) to (1–5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

  [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

  [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

  [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

  [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

  [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

Which advertisement is about_____?

A on-road assistance

B car racing

C a literary festival

D information service

E a hiking tour

F a guest house

G a private collection

H a telecom provider

Task 2. Read the texts below. For question (6–12) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Tesla and SpaceX founder’s Schedule

Elon Musk rises at about 7 a.m. He usually skips breakfast. (6)   [a, b, c, d] he’s up, Musk launches into a blistering schedule that breaks his time into a series of five-minute slots, 80% of which is spent on (7)   [a, b, c, d] and design.

To keep his work day on track, Musk gives up (8)   [a, b, c, d] phone calls. He usually takes his lunch during a meeting. He ends up getting his calories later in the day. (9)   [a, b, c, d] his busy life, he also carves out enough time to read.

Late bedtime isn’t (10)   [a, b, c, d] surprising for a man who’s busy (11)   [a, b, c, d] to do things like revolutionize the way we drive and send humans (12)   [a, b, c, d]Mars.

Task 3. Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (1-6). There are two choices you do not need to use.

PROM AND HOMECOMING

"Prom" is the name for a special dance held at the end of the high school academic year. Traditionally the prom is a special night for the junior and senior classes. Younger guests may go to the prom only (1)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h] . Prom is a memorable and important night for most high school students. Some feel that it is the most romantic night of their lives and the highlight of their senior year!

Shopping for the prom dress (2)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]. Both girls and boys wear formal. Sometimes there is a prom theme and couples dress according to the theme . The prom festivities generally include dinner and a dance. The prom is often held at the school; (3)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h] or - more unusual venues such as a cruise boat to host prom night. A prom king and queen are announced and crowned during the night. Traditionally the prom queen and king are chosen by their fellow students. Campaigns are held in the weeks before the prom and cast votes for (4)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]. The king and the queen are crowned and dance together to celebrate their election.

Homecoming is another annual academic tradition that happens in high 11 and colleges. Homecoming is largely associated with football. People, towns, high schools and colleges come together, usually in late September or October, (5)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]. The activities consist of a football game played on the school's football field, activities for students and alumni, (6)   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h] , and the coronation of a homecoming queen and king, similar to the prom queen and king.

A to celebrate the romantic event
В however, some schools rent ballrooms
C to welcome back alumni
D can be an event of its own
E a parade featuring the school's marching band
F who they want to be king and queen
G who they invite to the prom
H if their date is a junior or a senior

Listening

Task 1.Listen to the text and put the following sentences into the correct order.

a. It’s a shame that in many rich countries, many children don’t want to learn.

b. An education can bring us knowledge and make us rich.

c. It’s sad that in many parts of the world, children want to learn but can’t.

d. Education is one of the most important things in our lives.

e. Education is the key to a better future.

f. In Japan, children start learning from a very young age.

1   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

2   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

3   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

4   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

5   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

6   [a, b, c, d, e, f]

Task 2. You will hear five conversations. For each question choose A, B or C.

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

Task 3. Listen to Pete talking to a friend about his holiday. What was the weather like each day?

WEATHER:

A cloud B cold C fog D rain E snow F sun G warm H wind

6 Tuesday   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]

7 Wednesday   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]

8 Thursday   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]

9 Friday   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]

10 Saturday   [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h]

Task 4. Listen to Michael talking to Marina about a new sports centre. For each question, choose A, B or C.

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

  [a, b, c]

Task 5. You will hear a conversation about a flat for rent. For each quesion, choose the correct variant.

Flat for rent in : Putney

16 Number of bedrooms   [1, 2, 3]

17 Cost     [240, 420, 440] a month

18 Address: 27         [Earley, Earsley, Earleys] Street

19 When see flat : Tuesday at      [5:30, 6:30, 4:30]

20 Free from : 1st       [March, April, May]

Task 6. You will hear a tour guide talking about a day trip. For each question, choose the correct variant.

Trip to Chester

Coach leaves : 9:15 a.m.

21 Arrives Chester       [10:45, 11:00, 11:15]

22 Morning visit               [park, castle, souvenir shop]

23 Price of family ticket    [12, 18, 8]

24 Lunch in        [park, castle, cafe]

25 Afternoon visit            [shop, market, restaurant]