Семестрова контрольна робота з англ.мови 9 кл/2сем (екстернат)

Put the words into correct order

Choose the correct word:

1. Mary should        [focus, affect]more on people's personalities than on their appearance.

2. Her mother always       [draws, puts]pressure on her to lose weight.

3. Bob looks very       [cosy, weird]and warm in that big woolen jumper.

4. Can't you wear something that's not so         [casual, scruffy]? Your shirt needs ironing and your jeans are dirty!

5. That shirt doesn't really       [match, suit]your skirt.

6. Alex has put      [away, off]cutting his hair for months and it now reaches his shoulders.

7. I need to buy a           [plain, patterned] white shirt to go with my striped skirt.

8. Grace's            [vanity, confidence] in her work is what got her that job.

9. That designers new line is made from all natural           [chemicals, fabrics].

10. How can you put         [through, up with] all these demanding customers complaining all the time? You must have lots of patience!

Put the sentences in the correct order to make up a dialogue.

Match. Fill in the correct word.

Complete the fact file with the correct form of the adjective in brackets.

· Malls are 1)                  [popular, more popular, the most popular]. (popular) places to shop in America.

· There are 46,990 malls in the United States of America.

· The Mall of America is one of 2)             [large, larger, the largest] (large) malls in the US. It is long enough to fit seven Yankee stadium’s inside! However, it is not as 3)             [big, bigger, the biggest](big) as Dubai Mall, which is 1.1 million square metres in size!

· California has 4)          [much, more, the most] (many) shopping malls than any other state, with 6,243 altogether.

· Malls are usually open for 5)             [long, longer, the longest] (long) hours than smaller shopping areas.

· The 6)              [busy, busier, the buisiest](busy) shopping day of the year is the Saturday before Christmas, as last minute shoppers hit the stores.

Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect or the present perfect continuous.

A: Hi, Belinda. How’s the holiday preparation going?

B: Great. I can’t wait to go, I 1)                   [have looked, have been looking] forward to this holiday for months.

A: Where are you going this time?

B: Well, I 2)                    [have dream, have been dreaming]of seeing the pyramids for as long as I can remember, so I decided to go to Egypt.

A: Wow, I 3)                     [haven’t seen, haven’t been seeing] the pyramids. You’re so lucky.

B: I know. Everybody 4)                  [has told, has been telling] me how lucky I am all week.

A: 5)                       [Have you been booking, Have you booked] your ticket yet?

B: Yes, and the hotel room. And I 6)                  [have bought, have been buying] new clothes for the trip.

Complete the sentences with have been (to) or have gone (to) in the correct form.

Complete the dialogue by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
Use past simple, past perfect or past perfect continuous.

A: Hi, Ollie. Are you ok? You look worried.

B: Hello, Anne. I’m a little worried, yes. I can’t find my mobile phone. I think somebody 1)                   [stole, had stolen, had been stealing] it while I wasn’t paying attention.

A: Oh dear! What 2)                    [did you do, had you been doing, had you done] before you 3)                    [realized, had realized, had been realizing] it was gone?

B: Well, I was really tired because I 4)                   [been studying, had studied, had been studying] for hours. So, I went and 5)            [bought, had bought]a drink at the library café. When I 6)                 [came, had come, had been coming] back to my table, somebody 7)                 [took, had taken, had been taking] my phone from my bag!

A: Oh, dear. Well, it’s lucky you 8)              [didn't leave, hadn’t left] your wallet while you were away from the table, too. Let’s go to the police station and make a report.

Match to fill in the gaps in the sentences

Read the text and answer the questions.

Clothes and Fashion in Ukraine

In Ukraine, like in many other countries, clothing plays an important role in people's lives. Traditional Ukrainian clothing is known for its bright colors, intricate embroidery, and unique designs. While modern fashion trends have influenced the way people dress in Ukraine, traditional clothing still holds a special place in the hearts of many Ukrainians.

Traditional Ukrainian clothing includes the vyshyvanka, a loose-fitting embroidered shirt worn by both men and women, and the vyshyvanka-style dress for women. These garments are often worn during special occasions such as weddings, festivals, and religious holidays. The embroidery on these clothes is not just decorative; it also carries symbolic meanings related to health, prosperity, and protection from evil spirits.

In urban areas, you'll find that people dress much like they do in other European cities, with a mix of casual and formal attire depending on the occasion. However, there is a growing interest in incorporating traditional Ukrainian elements into modern fashion. Many designers are creating clothing lines that feature traditional Ukrainian embroidery and motifs, giving them a contemporary twist.

When it comes to fashion, Ukrainians are not afraid to experiment with different styles and trends. From elegant evening gowns to trendy streetwear, there's something for everyone in Ukraine's fashion scene. Whether you prefer classic elegance or bold and edgy looks, you'll find plenty of inspiration in Ukrainian fashion.

1.What is traditional Ukrainian clothing known for?

What is a vyshyvanka?

When are traditional Ukrainian clothes often worn?

What do the embroideries on traditional Ukrainian clothes symbolize?

Where can you find modern fashion trends influencing clothing in Ukraine?

What is growing in popularity in modern Ukrainian fashion?

What are Ukrainians not afraid to do when it comes to fashion?

What type of looks can you find in Ukraine's fashion scene?

You are going to hear four speakers talking about diet. Match the sentences ( 1-5 ) to the speakers (1-4) . One sentence does not match any of the speakers.