Test (complex) the 8-th form, the 2-nd term

Match the words and phrases with the same meaning.

Match the words with the opposite meaning.

Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

icons, jungle, species, consists of, coast, melts, tattooed, polar

1. Australia is mostly inhabited along the       .

2. The climate in the north of Canada is       .

3. I want to explore the        when I visit Hawaii.

4. North American Indians          their faces.

5. The USA is a large country which             50 states.

6. The King is one of the main       of Great Britain.

7. There are very many animal         in the jungle.

8. The snow never       on the top of this mountain.

Choose the correct variant.

1. Ukraine          [borders, inhabits] Poland in the west.

2. The Thames is a famous       [lake, river] in England.

3. You need to          [overcome, produce] your bad habits.

4.                       [Eat junk food, Follow a healthy diet] to be fit and slim.

5. Spring temperatures       [vary, range] from 11 to 21 degrees.

6. There is a                   [blurb, table of contents] at the back of the cover.

7. My little sister loves the ‘Snow White’            [poem, fairy tale] .

8. She’s used to             [socialising, influencing] a lot with her neighbours.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form.

1. We (visit)         New York a month ago.

2. Odesa (wash)           by the Black Sea.

3. I (not see)             Tom today at 3 o'clock.

4. These photos (show)               by Ginny next time.

5. After Richard (leave)          , Ann came in.

6. Jasmine (not lose)              the bus tickets, so we can go now.

7. Ukraine (occupy)              by Nazi Germany in World War II.

8. It (not be)             cold tomorrow, believe me.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

The book where we read is called 'Matilda'.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

This book club, whose I saw her, meets here.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

My cousin, which lives in Kyiv, loves reading.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

The person who hair is red is Mrs Jones.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

If I will be free, I join you.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

You are tired if you won't go to bed early.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

Shane is used to hiking when she was younger.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

Robert used to travelling a lot these days.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

Kharkiv are often named the capital of publishing.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

Those criminals have been caught yet.

Correct the mistakes and rewrite the sentence.

These poems won't be written in 1991.

Put the sentences into the correct order to make a dialogue.

Listen to the talk and mark the sentences below T (true) or F (false).

1. Nicole is reading a book about Ukrainian culture. —      

2. She wants to learn about Ukraine before going there. —     

3. Tom suggests using the Internet. —     

4. As for Nicole, the Net is the greatest source of information. —      

5. Tom used to read historical non-fiction in the past. —     

6. Reading fiction helps him develop his computer skills. —      

7. Nicole names some Ukrainian kings and queens. —      

8. Tom is going to check the names of Ukrainian writers out. —     

9. There aren't many tourist attractions in Kyiv. —      

10. Tom hasn't decided what he wants to see and do. —     

11. Nicole wants to visit some local restaurants. —      

12. They both want to go to Khreshchatyk Street. —     

Read the article and choose a or b.

WALES

Being part of the United Kingdom, Wales is located on the western side of the island of Great Britain. It borders England in the east, while its western and northern coasts are washed by the Irish Sea. To the south lies the Bristol Channel. Wales is inhabited by over 3.1 million, and its official languages are English and Welsh.

Cardiff is the capital and the largest city in Wales. It offers many interesting places to visit such as St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Centre and more.

To explore the country’s history, you can visit Cardiff Castle and Caerphilly Castle. Nature lovers will enjoy Bute Park and Dyffryn Gardens.

The climate is temperate and influenced by the sea, making the weather warmer but rainier than in England. The Welsh landscape is very mountainous, with Snowdon being the highest peak. There are also many forests, lakes and rivers – the River Tywi is the longest. Many tourists go hiking and camping there.

The Welsh themselves are a proud nation, known for being friendlier and less reserved than the English.

1. Where is Wales located?                                 [a) in the west of Great Britain, b) in the east of Great Britain]

2. What is Wales washed by in the south?                        [a) the Irish Sea, b) the Bristol Channel]

3. What is Wales washed by in the north?                        [a) the Irish Sea, b) the Bristol Channel]

4. Which languages are official there?                      [a) English, b) English and Welsh]

5. What is the capital of Wales?            [a) Cardiff, b) London]

6. Which castles are there to see in Wales?                           [a) Cardiff and Warwick, b) Cardiff and Caerphilly]

7. What type of climate does Wales have?                                        [a) temperate and influenced by the sea, b) humid temperate]

8. What is the landscape of Wales like?                [a) mountainous, b) plain]

9. What are the Welsh like?                    [a) quite reserved, b) rather friendly]

10. What can nature lovers enjoy in Wales?                                         [a) Bute Park and Dyffryn Gardens, b) St Fagans National Museum of History]

Answer the questions below.

What English-speaking country would you like to visit? Why?