Examination Card №1
I.
Reading
Read
the text given below. Match
the headings (A–F)
with the parts (1–6) of the text.
A The first students
B Staying at the universities
C No married teachers
D An exciting competition
E Women students
F Ancient universities
1
________
The towns of Oxford and Cambridge have some
of the finest buildings in Britain. They are famous for their universities, the
oldest in England. All the students live and study in colleges. Cambridge has
31 colleges and Oxford has 39. Oxford’s first college started in 1249.
Cambridge’s first college opened in 1281.
2
________
Before the 12th century, people who wanted
a good education went to the Sorbonne in Paris. Then, in 1167, all English
students in Paris moved to Oxford. Some people say King Henry II told them to
move. Others say the French threw them out! The students went to study in
Oxford monasteries and that was the beginning of Oxford University.
3
________
The Church was very important in Oxford and
Cambridge for many years. For example, until the 19th century the university
teachers were almost like priests and they couldn’t marry.
4
________
Women started studying later than men. The first women’s college at
Cambridge opened in 1869 and at Oxford in 1878. Today, three Cambridge colleges
and one Oxford college are for women only. Men and women study together in the
others.
5
________
Every year the universities compete in a
rowing race over 7 kilometres of the Thames.
The first race was in 1829 and it became a yearly race in 1839. All the
students really want their university to win!
6
________
People can stay in rooms at Oxford and
Cambridge when the students are on holiday. Some rooms are modern but the older
rooms are more interesting (and more uncomfortable!). They often have low ceilings, small windows and a view of the
square in the middle of the college.
Imagine sleeping in the same room as an ex Prime Minister or eating at the same
table as Lawrence of Arabia!
ІІ. Writing
Fill in
the gaps with the correct forms of the verb.
1. Right now I (watch) _________ a funny
comedy. I usually
(watch) _________
a lot of films.
2.
Rickie (be) _____________ my friend. We (like)__________ to
talk together. Right now we (talk)__________ about school.
3. A:
(you / play / already)________the
new computer game?
4. B: No,
not yet. I
only (buy) _____ it
yesterday and I (have / not)_______the time yet.
5. A: (you /
go)________to the cinema last night?
6. B: Yes. I (be)______
there with Sue and Louis. (you /
be)_______to the cinema recently?
7. I (play)
____________football for five years.
8. My team (win / only)____________ two matches so far.
9. Are we not there yet? We (walk)___________ for hours.
10.
“What’s the time?” he asked.
He
wanted to know _______________
11.
“Stop talking, Joe,” the teacher said.
The teacher told Joe _______________
12.
“When will we meet again?” she asked me.
She asked me ___________________
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘We are teenagers’.
Mention about the problem of generation gap (about 80 words).
Examination
Card № 2
I. Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
A record breaking snowstorm has brought chaos to much
of the north eastern United States. Much of the region now lies covered in some
two feet or more of snow and transport systems are at a standstill. Thousands
of homes are without electrical power.
The United States National Weather Service says that
this huge winter storm has dumped some 68.3 centimeters of snow in Central
Park, making it the worst blizzard to hit New York since records began in 1869.
To add to the problems facing the entire north eastern
seaboard, winds across the region have been gusting at up to 96 kilometers an hour,
causing serious localised drifting. The road network in many places is
impassable. Most of the airports in the region have been closed, with hundreds
of flights cancelled. Passengers on Transatlantic flights heading into New York
have, in some cases, found themselves diverted to alternative destinations.
Here in Manhattan, snowploughs worked nonstop on
Sunday in an effort to keep the streets and avenues open to traffic. But much
of the city was quiet. Even the notoriously busy Times Square was all but
deserted for much of the day. Some who did venture out into the snow were
rewarded with the memorable sight of people making their way down Broadway on
skis.
Taken
from “Snowstorm Hits US” by Jeremy Cooke, www.bbc.com, 13 February, 2006
1 drifting – занос (сніговий)
1.
Because of the large amount of snow...
A people walked out on strike for higher pay.
B
transport systems were closed and many homes were without power.
C
the New York City government gave away coats to keep people warm.
D
New York City ordered all stores closed for the day.
2. This
was the most snowfall New York has seen since...
A
1969. C records began in 1869.
B
the record breaking storm of 1899. D
the blizzard of 1989.
3. The
phrase “localised drifting” most likely means...
A
snow is being blown into large piles is some areas.
B
snowploughs cannot plough the roads clear.
C
people are lost in the blizzard.
D
people stayed home from work.
4. What
was the notoriously busy Times Square missing?
A
people B snow C policemen D skis
5. What
was a remarkable sight to see on this day?
A
Central Park Zoo’s penguins
B
people skiing on Broadway
C
Transatlantic flights landing in Times Square
D the deserted theatres on Broadway
6. The
word ‘venture’ means
A
to desire.
B
to risk.
C
to need.
D to
start.
ІІ. Writing
Fill in
the gaps.
1. “Be patient,” she said to him.
She told him __________________
2. “Are you busy?” she asked him.
She asked him _________________
3. “Go to your room,” her father said to her.
Her father told her __________________________
4. Mr McGuinness is from
Ireland,_________?
5. The
car isn’t in the garage,__________?
6. Cars
pollute the environment,_________?
7. My
friends (visit)____________ the
British Museum last year.
8. I (be / never)___________ to the National
Gallery.
9. But
I (see) _____________lots of
wonderful pictures.
10. I (jog)___________in the park, when two
squirrels (cross)__________my way.
11.
Robert (fall)_____________ off the
ladder when he (pick)___________cherries.
12. Kamala
is keen (on, in) music and
literature while her sister is more interested
(at, in)
outdoor games.
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘The invention I don`t
imagine my life without’. (about 80 words).
Examination
Card № 3
І. Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was the strangest of all races. Two teams of five
men each – one British, the other Norwegian – set out at the beginning of the
1911 Antarctic summer, both bent on becoming the first explorers to reach the
South Pole. The British team was led by 43yearold Robert Falcon Scott, the
Norwegian team was led by 39yearold Roald Amundsen. Each man had already made
expeditions to the Antarctic region.
Yet because the two expeditions had chosen to build
their coastal base camps 600 miles apart, at either edge of the vast Ross Ice
Shelf, their paths would never overlap, and the two teams would never meet each
other. There was no way to know who was leading the race.
Amundsen’s team set out on October 18. Scott’s party
did not depart from Cape Evans until November 1. The two parties had about the
same distance to cover (nearly 800 miles in a straight line) to get to the
South Pole. Yet their traveling styles were completely different, and those
differences would spell victory or defeat. Amundsen used dogs to haul his
sleds, while the men were skiing; when they were close to exhaustion, they
could kill and eat the dogs. Scott experimented in vain with ponies and motorized
tractors to pull his sleds, but ended up heading for the Pole with his men in
harnesses, pulling their heavy sleds themselves.
Taken
from “100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen Reaching South Pole–How the Grueling
Race Was Won” by David Roberts, Beyond the Edge: National Geographic Adventure
Blog, 2011.
1.
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott competed to be the first person to:
A
visit Antarctica. C reach the North Pole.
B win a sledding race. D reach the South Pole.
2. How
old was Roald Amundsen when he started the race?
A
43 B 39 C 18 D
49
3. Why was there no way for the men to know who
was winning the race?
A
One team was travelling much faster than the other team.
B One team never started the race.
C
The teams’ paths never overlapped.
D
The weather conditions made it too difficult to see.
4. “In vain” means:
A
unsuccessfully B successfully C for fun D
carefully
5.
According to the article, the styles of travel used by Amundsen and Scott were
different because:
A
They traveled very long distances.
B
Amundsen used dogs to pull his sleds.
C Scott had more people in his team.
D
Scott’s team carried more supplies.
6. The
two teams had
A to
overcome equal distances.
B to
overcome different distances.
C to
help each other during the expedition.
D to eat
dogs because of being hungry.
ІІ. Writing
Rewrite the sentences.
1. She
said, “I am not hungry now.”
She said ___________________
2. They
said, “We have never been here before.”
They said __________________
3. They
said, “We were in London last week.”
They said ___________________
4. He
said, “I will have finished this paper by tomorrow.”
He said _____________________
5. He
said, “They won’t sleep.”
He said _________________________
6. She
said, “It is very quiet here.”
She said ______________________
Rewrite
the sentences using passive forms of the verb.
7.
Rachel will give you some advice._____________________________________
8. I
have sent him a letter.______________________________________________
9. The
police officer showed us the way. __________________________________
10. Our
neighbour always gives me an interesting
book. _____________________
11. We
are planting some trees now. ______________________________________
12. She
had asked me a lot of questions by
the bedtime. _______________________
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘A well-known scientist I
admire’. (about 80 words).
Examination
Card № 4
І. Reading
Read the text and choose the correct item (a–d) to
answer the questions (1–6).
FROM
“ROALD DAHL BIOGRAPHY”
Roald Dahl was born in Wales on September 16, 1916 to
Norwegian parents. His father died when the boy was 3 years old and he was
raised by his mother. He had a fairly unhappy time at boarding school which
provided some of the inspiration for his later stories.
After leaving school he worked for the Shell Oil
Company based in Africa until the outbreak of World War II, when he signed up
with the Royal Air Force. Unfortunately, he was injured in action and
eventually returned home as an invalid. He was then sent to Washington DC to
work as an attaché where, almost by accident, he started his writing career.
When he was interviewed for an article about his time in action he offered to
write about his experiences. His piece was published in the Saturday Evening
Post, that signed him up to write more articles.
In 1943 he wrote
his first children’s
book, “The Gremlins,” which
was originally intended to be made into
an animated film by Walt Disney. The film was not made and instead, Dahl turned
to writing adult fiction, not writing another children’s story until the 1960s.
By this time he was a father himself and had started
making up stories to entertain his own children. From this came the stories
of “James and
the Giant Peach” and “Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory.” He went on to write 21 children’s books including
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “The BFG”, “Matilda”, and “The Witches”,
all of which have been made into films. Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990.
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1.
Which place DIDN’T Roald Dahl live in?
A
America B Africa C Great Britain D
Norway
2. Of
these books by Roald Dahl, which has NOT been made into a film?
A
Matilda C The Witches
B The Gremlins D
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
3. Why
did Roald Dahl start writing most of his children’s books?
A
He was injured in the war and needed work.
B
He wrote about his experiences as a child.
C
He wasn’t successful in writing for adults.
D
He made up stories to tell his own children.
4.
Which profession did Roald Dahl NOT have in his life?
A
Attaché C
Film director
B Author D Oil company worker
5. What
did Roald Dahl do from 1943 to the 1960’s?
A
Worked as an attaché. C
Wrote adult fiction.
B
Published children’s stories. D Made films.
6. At
boarding school little Dahl was:
A very
happy.
B
independent.
C
unhappy.
D
successful.
ІІ. Writing
Fill in
the gaps with the correct forms of the verb
1. My father (read) _________the newspaper every morning.
2. Jaime usually (eat)_________ cornflakes for breakfast, but today he (eat)_______an omellette instead.
3. Alison and I (study) _________for the exam. We (not, want)____________ to
fail it!
4. A: (you / go)__________to the
cinema last night?
5.
B:
Yes. I (be)_______ there with Sue and Louis. (you / be)________ to the cinema recently?
6.
A:
I last (go)________to the cinema two weeks ago.
7.
B:
So you (see / not)___________ the new action film yet.
8. I (finish/just)___________my
homework.
9. I (work)_____________
on this essay since two o’clock.
10. How long (wait / you)______________ for us?
11.“Are you busy?” she asked him.
She asked him _____________________
12.
“Go to your room,” her father said to her.
Her father told her ______________________
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Healthy way of living’.
(about 80 words).
Examination
Card № 5
І. Reading
Read
the text. For questions (1–6) choose the correct answers (A–C).
The world’s oceans have warmed 50 percent faster over
the last 40 years than previously thought due to climate change, Australian and
US climate researchers reported on Wednesday. Higher ocean temperatures expand
the volume of water, contributing to a rise in sea levels that is submerging
small island nations and threatening to flooding in lowlying,
denselypopulated delta regions around the globe.
The study,
published in the British
journal Nature, adds to a
growing scientific chorus of warnings
about the consequences rising oceans. It also serves as a corrective to a
massive report issued last year by the Nobelwinning UN Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC), according to the authors.
Rising sea levels are driven by two things: the
thermal expansion of sea water, and additional water from melting sources of
ice. Both processes are caused by global warming. The ice sheet that sits atop
Greenland, for example, contains enough water to raise world ocean levels by
seven metres (23 feet), which would bury sealevel cities from Dhaka to
Shanghai.
Trying to figure out how much each of these factors
contributes to rising sea levels is critically
important to understanding climate change, and forecasting future temperature
rises, scientists say. But up to now, there has been a perplexing gap between
the projections of computerbased climate models, and the observations of scientists gathering data from the oceans.
The new study, led by Catia Domingues of the Centre
for Australian Weather and Climate Research, is the first to reconcile the
models with observed data. Using new techniques
to assess ocean temperatures to a depth of 700 metres (2,300
feet) from 1961 to 2003, it shows
that thermal warming contributed to a 0.53 millimetreperyear rise in sea
levels rather than the 0.32 mm rise reported by the IPCC.
1. What
happens when the oceans temperature rises?
A
It causes sea levels to rise.
B
It causes sea levels to remain constant.
C
It causes sea levels to decrease.
2. The
rise in water levels is especially dangerous for small island nations and:
A
lowlying urban areas.
B
all coastal cities.
C
people who live on the beach.
3. The
new study:
A
shows that thermal warming contributed to a 0.32 millimeterperyear rise in
sea levels.
B
did not reveal anything that scientists didn’t know.
C
used new techniques to assess ocean temperatures.
4.
Ultimately, the new study should help scientists to:
A
lower water levels.
B
better predict climate change.
C
bury sealevel cities like Dhaka and Shanghai.
5. What
was the main finding of the study?
A That
not enough is being done about global warming.
B That
ocean waters have warmed faster than scientists had previously thought.
C That
the warming of the world’s oceans is not a threat.
6.
Rising sea levels are caused by two factors:
A the
thermal expansion of sea water, and additional water from melting ice.
B global
warming and greenhouse effect.
C the expansion
of rain water and additional water from melting ice.
ІІ. Writing
Fill in
the gaps with the correct forms of the verb
1.
She went to the library yesterday,_______________?
2.
He didn’t recognize me,______________________?
3.
Cars pollute the environment,_________________?
4. Yesterday I (buy) __________a book about the British Museum and
its collections.
5. I (read)___________
30 pages already. It’s really interesting.
6. When
we (travel)__________around Ireland,
we (meet) _________some very nice
people.
7. When
I (leave)_________ the house this
morning, the sun (shine) _________ .
8.
Caroline (burn)____________ her hand
when she (iron)_________her clothes.
9. If
they go to Washington, they (see)_______________the
White House.
10. If
mum gave her a sweet, she (stop)____________crying.
11. If
he (arrive)_______________ later, he
will take a taxi.
12. That
room ..... before we move into the flat.
A
have to paint C must be painting
B
will paint D must be painted
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Problems of modern
environment.’ Mention possible ways how to improve our environment (about 80
words).
Examination
Card №6
I. Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
At an elevation of 29,028 feet (8,848 metres) above
sea level, Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. Mount Everest is
relatively young, having been formed only 60 million years ago, and it is still
growing a few millimetres every year! Mount Everest is in the mountain range
called the Himalayas. The summit ridge of Mount Everest separates Nepal and
Tibet. Each place has a special name for this giant mountain. The Nepalese name
is Sagarmatha, which means “goddess of the sky”. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma,
which means “mother goddess of the universe”. In English, Mount Everest is
named after Sir George Everest, the first person to record the height and location
of the mountain. A climb to the summit was attempted by George Mallory in 1922,
who famously gave his reason for wanting to climb Everest as “because it’s
there”. He attempted to reach the summit again in the company of Andrew Irvine
in 1924, but on this trip both climbers disappeared. The first successful
ascent (and descent) of Mount Everest was accomplished by Sir Edmund Hillary
and Tenzing Norgay on May 29th, 1953. The first ascent by a woman was on May
16th, 1975, by Junko Tabei from Japan. Between 1921 and 2007, over two thousand
people have climbed Mount Everest, some more than once. Since the first ascent
in 1953, more than 600 climbers from 20 different countries have reached the
summit. However, over two hundred climbers have died attempting to climb Mount
Everest, most commonly from avalanches,
but also from falls in crevasses, cold,
or high altitude sicknesses.
1. How
high is Mount Everest?
A 8,848
feet B 29,028 metres C 29,028 feet D
8,848 metres
2. In what way does Mount Everest change
annually?
A
It is shrinking a very small amount.
B It is getting a little wider.
C
It is shifting slightly to the north.
D
It is growing a very small amount taller.
3.
Mount Everest is in the mountain range called the ..... .
A Rocky Mountains
B Andes C
Himalayas D Alps
4. Who
wanted to climb Mount Everest “because it’s there”?
A
George Mallory C Tenzing Norgay
B
Edmund Hillary D Junko Tabei
5. The
first team to successfully reach the summit was ..... .
A George
Mallory and Andrew Irvine
B Edmund
Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
C George
Mallory and Edmund Hillary
D
Tenzing Norgay and Andrew Irvine
6.
Since 1953, how many people have reached the summit?
A
about 20 B fewer than 600 C exactly 600 D
more than 600
II. Writing
Put the
verbs into the correct tense form
1. We
would understand him if he (speak)______________
slowly.
2. Andy
(cook)_________________ dinner if we
buy the food.
3. I
will prepare breakfast if I (wake up)
______________early.
4. If
you hate walking in the mountains, you (enjoy
/ not)____________ the tour.
5.
Janet would have gone jogging if she (do)
_______________ her home work yesterday.
6. A: (you
/ play / ever)____________ tennis?
7. B: I (play / only)______________ tennis once or twice. And you?
8. A: I (learn)________________tennis for two years.
9. B: (you
/ take)________________part in any competitions yet?
10. A: I (participate)______________ in four contests this year.
Make up
the sentences using ‘because’ and the
correct forms of the verbs.
11. She
was upset. Her dog was lost._______________________________
12. I
didn’t go to the cinema with my friends. I saw that film before._____________
III. Writing
Write a for and against essay on the topic ‘Are zoos still
necessary nowadays’? Mention for arguments and against arguments about zoos.
Give your personal point of view (about 80 words).
Examination Card № 7
I.
Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
STATUE OF LIBERTY: A FAMOUS
GIFT
On July
4, 1884 France gave the United States an amazing birthday gift: the Statue of
Liberty! Without the base at the bottom, it is as tall as a 15 storey building. It is a symbol of the United
States. But the world famous Statue of Liberty standing in New York Harbour
was built in
France. The statue was
shown to the US,
taken apart, shipped across the
Atlantic Ocean in crates and rebuilt in the US.
Sculptor
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year
1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration
of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France. It
was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the
French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly in the United
States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic
Ocean. In France, public fees, various forms of entertainment, and a lottery
were among the methods used to raise funds. In the United States, benefit
theatrical events, art exhibitions and auctions assisted in providing needed
funds.
Finally, in
1886, the statue was
completed. Engineer Gustave Eiffel, who would later design the Eiffel
Tower in Paris, designed Liberty’s “spine.” Inside the statue four huge iron
columns support a metal framework that holds the thin copper skin.
The
statue – 151 feet, 1 inch tall – was the tallest structure in the U.S. at that
time. The arm holding the torch measures 46 feet; the index finger, 8 feet; the
nose, nearly 5 feet.
Visitors climb 354
steps (22 storeys) to look
out from 25 windows in
the crown. Seven rays in the
crown represent the Earth’s seven seas.
Over the years, the Statue of Liberty’s symbolism has
grown to include freedom and democracy as well as friendship between the two
continents.
1. Where is the Statue of Liberty
located?
A France B
New York C New Jersey D Germany
2. How was the Statue of Liberty
shipped over from France?
A On an airplane B
In crates C On a train D In trucks
3. Why did France want to build this
monument?
A America wanted to give France a
birthday present
B to celebrate the 100th anniversary of
the American Independence
C America wanted to become a democracy
D To support American freedom
4. Who sculpted the Statue of
Liberty?
A Gustave Eiffel C Bill Gates
B Frederic Auguste Bartholdi D Lady Liberty
5. What makes up the Statue of
Liberty’s “spine”?
A Four iron columns C Five
copper wires
B 206 bones D
40 pounds of stone
6. Tourists can look out from the
Statue`s
A nose B crown C
feet D the index finger
ІІ. Writing
Complete the
sentences with the
correct forms of
the verbs (present
simple, present perfect, or
passive voice).
The fellowship of the Ring (1) _______(be) the first book of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which (2)__________(set) in a fictive
world,
Middle Earth. It (3) ________ (tell) the
story of Frodo,
a hobbit, and a magic ring.
As the story (4)
__________(begin), Frodo (5)___________(give) a magic ring. The wizard Gandalf then (6)__________ (tell) him of the Rings
of Power and of Sauron, the Dark Lord, who (7)___________
(make) the Master Ring to rule all other Rings. Gandalf (8)__________ (advise) Frodo to leave
home and keep the ring out of Sauron’s hands who already (9)_________ (send) his Black Riders in search for it. Frodo’s ring
(10)__________ (give) Sauron the
power to enslave Middle Earth.
Choose the correct answer.
11. Ann started ..... when she heard the news.
А crying В sadness C misery D
tears
12. Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil .....
1822 to 1960.
А until В in C оn D from
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My unforgettable trip’.
Mention about the role of travelling, about your favourite means of travelling
(about 80 words).
Examination Card № 8
I. Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous tower in Paris,
France. It was named after the engineer who designed and built it, Alexandre
Eiffel. The tower was built in 1889.
Alexandre Eiffel was asked to build the tower when
France decided to have a big fair to exhibit its goods and wares. The tower was
to be located in the middle of the fair as a special attraction. So, Eiffel designed
the tower and soon began to build it, using iron beams and bolts. When the
structure first started to take shape, the people of France did not like it.
They thought it looked like a giant skeleton and was not attractive at all.
However, when the tower was finally completed and lighted up at night, the
people quickly changed their minds. It was an enchanting sight and now looked
like a tower made of lace.
The Eiffel Tower is sometimes considered one of the
seven wonders of the modern world. It is 300 meters high and people can take an
elevator all the way to the top. From the tower, they can get a marvellous view
of the city and the River Seine which runs through it. Besides the elevator,
there are steps which lead all the way up the tower. For those who are
energetic, they can use these to climb up. It is very windy at the top of the
tower and can be very cold at times because it is only built by iron beams.
There are no walls to keep the wind out.
1. The Eiffel Tower got its name ...
.
A from its location C
from the fair
B
from its designer D from Paris
2. The tower is ... now.
A
more than 100 years old C 100 years old exactly
B less than 100 years old D
hundreds of years old
3. Why didn’t the people like the
tower at first?
A They thought it wasn’t safe. C They were haunted by it.
B They didn’t like iron beams. D
They thought it was very ugly.
4. Why did they change their minds
in the end?
A It turned out to be very safe. C
It turned out to be beautiful.
B They liked lace. D
The design was changed.
5. What can we see from the tower ?
A Paris C Iron beams
B A tower of lace D
A giant skeleton
6. It`s rather cold at the top of
the tower because
A there are no walls to protect it.
B the elevator goes too fast.
C the River Seine runs close to the tower.
D it`s very high.
ІІ. Writing
Make up
the sentences using ‘after’, ‘because’ and the correct forms of the verbs.
1. My mother finished reading. She went to bed.
____________________________________________________
2. We did our homework. We went to the theatre.
____________________________________________________
3. Simon spoke to the teacher. She gave him some help.
____________________________________________________
4. We went swimming. We came home.
____________________________________________________
5. I was late for school. My mother didn’t wake me up.
_____________________________________________________
6. They were tired. They had been training in the gym for
two hours.
____________________________________________________
Choose
and circle the correct item to complete the sentences.
7. I’m
going to get up early tomorrow. If I have
/ had time, I’ll / I’d walk to
school.
8. If I
have / had time, I’ll /I’d walk to school, but it’s just
not possible.
9. We
never leave food on the table. If we do
/ did, the cat will / would eat
it.
10.
‘Shall I put this on the table?’ ‘If you do
/ did, the cat will / would eat
it.’
11. I’m
not going to open the window. If I open
/ opened the window, it will / would
be too noisy.
12.
Maybe I’ll open a window. But if open /
opened a window, it will / would
be very noisy.
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My favourite TV show’.
Mention about the plot of the show, its host/hostess. Why is this show popular?
(about 80 words)
Examination Card № 9
I. Reading
Read
the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was ‘Home Sweet Home’ for Simba, the lion, after her disappearance from the circus
which was performing in Singapore. It brought a happy ending to a frightening
adventure.
Simba, a twoyearold African cat escaped from
Happyland Circus on the morning of 20 December and spent the next one week
roaming the secondary forests in Pulau Ubin, one of the offshore islands of
Singapore. Villagers living on that peaceful and tranquil island immediately
alerted the police when they first sighted the animal near a swamp. A search
team was sent to track her down. Their efforts proved futile as the thick
undergrowth and lush forestry hampered their movements. The weather failed to help either as it had been raining and the
forest was flooded.
A helicopter was used in the search. The pilot
identified a few big dry spots in the forest. Trackers moved in and finally
found the lion hidden in the tract of secondary forest. One of the trackers
said, “It was my first time hunting a lion and I hope it will be my last. I
have never come face to face with a wild animal before. Simba is really huge
and looks fierce. I shot her with a tranquilizer dart. It was some time before
the drug worked and I thought she was going to pounce on me. I was scared out of my wits.”
Game officers and zookeepers helped the police to
carry the 200kg animal out of the forest and returned her to the circus.
Simba’s trainer was glad to have her found. However, it remains a mystery as to
how she ended up on the island.
1. Simba’s home is in the ... .
A forest B
circus C zoo D village
2. Pulau Ubin is ... .
A crowded with people C full of wild animals
B bustling with activities D
serene and scenic
3. The lion was lost for ... days.
A three B
five C seven D nine
4. The search team was unsuccessful
because ... .
A the paths through the forest were
flooded
B the villagers were not cooperative
C there were not enough trackers
D the forest was full of trees
5. The tracker was scared because
... .
A Simba was a big African cat
B the tranquilizer failed to work
immediately
C he was not armed with a rifle
D he had never seen an interesting
animal before
6. Game officers and zookeepers
helped the police
A look for the lion C chase the lion
B take the lion out of the forest D shoot the lion with a tranquilizer dart.
ІІ. Writing
Complete
the sentences with need, needn’t, must, or mustn’t.
1. We
have enough chairs in here; you_________ bring in any more.
2. You__________eat
those mushrooms; they are poisonous.
3. You__________
attend the forum, but he __________as he is one of the speakers.
4. You_______________see
that film. You will find it very educational.
Put the
verbs into the correct tense form
5. When
I (phone) ________my friends, they (play)__________ monopoly.
6.
Yesterday at six I (prepare)_________________
dinner.
7. The
kids (play)___________ in the
garden when it began to rain.
8. If
you go out with your friends tonight, I (watch)
________the football match on TV.
9. Tom
would earn a lot of money if he (get)__________
that job.
10. If
she (hurry / not)_____________ , we
would have missed the bus.
11. Mother: I want to prepare dinner. (you / wash)___________the dishes yet?
12. Daughter: I (wash)_________ the dishes yesterday, but I (have / not)________the
time yet to do it today.
III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend who is afraid of coming
exams (about 80 words).
·
Prove that exams are inevitable in our life.
·
Give him/her some pieces of advice how to pass exams
successfully.
Examination Card № 10
I. Reading
Read
the article and choose the correct item (A–C) to complete the sentences (1–6).
“When I visit London one of my favourite things to do
is shopping! I really enjoy hunting around for interesting things in the sales,
buying something new to wear out on a Saturday night. Or a bit of window
shopping – it doesn’t cost a penny. Sometimes I’ll spend hours just walking
around a market having a chat with my friends.
There are lots of different places to go shopping in
London. If you’re looking for ‘high street’ shops – the kind of shops you will
find in most towns, you can go to Oxford Street, but it gets too busy
sometimes; it can be difficult to get anywhere! For a less crowded, more
relaxing shopping experience, go to Covent Garden – you can have an expensive
cappuccino, and watch some (free) street theatre at the same time.
Some people like shopping in department stores. The
most famous one in London is ‘Harrods’ in Knightsbridge, but for me, it’s not
modern enough, and too expensive, the sort of place your parents do their
shopping. The best of all the big department stores is ‘Selfridges’
in Oxford Street, it’s a
shoppers’ paradise, nice clothes but very high prices. Well I can look, can’t
I?
For the ‘day out walking around a market’ experience,
try ‘Camden’. It’s exciting, fashionable, and there are lots of lovely things
at attractive prices! You can buy cheap jeans and cool second hand clothes in the morning and then get a tattoo and a
body piercing later on! If all that shopping is too tiring, you can get some
Chinese or Thai food for ‡2 or 3, sit by the canal and relax. What could be
better?
If you think you need to experience more of London’s
‘culture’, you might prefer a trip to Greenwich. This is a much more relaxing
day out. You can have a walk round the market and shops, and then take in a bit
of London’s history – it was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Queen Mary and
Elizabeth I. There’s also the park, the ‘Cutty Sark’ (an old ship that was used
for transporting tea), and the old observatory ... so much to do, but don’t
forget the shopping!”
Adapted from: www.bbc.co.uk
1.
“High street” shops are ...
A the most expensive shops in town.
B
shops you can find almost everywhere.
C street markets.
2. Covent Garden is a place where
you can ...
A have a cheap cup of coffee.
B get lost in crowded shops.
C watch a street performance.
3. The speaker’s favourite
department store is in ...
A Knightsbridge. B
Oxford Street. C Covent Garden.
4. You should go to Camden if you
want to ...
A have a tattoo.
B buy expensive clothes.
C try traditional English food.
5. When you go to Greenwich you can
...
A see the birthplace of the British
queens.
B visit an old war ship.
C eat a Chinese dinner.
6. The ‘Cutty Sark’ used to be…
A a car. B a plane. C
a ferry.
ІІ. Writing
Complete
the sentences with need, needn’t, must, or mustn’t.
1. You______buy
the tickets as I have a few complimentary passes.
2. The
teacher said that we _________ take any books into the examination hall.
It’s
forbidden.
3. You ___________study
hard. You___________neglect your studies.
4. They____________have
paid for the damage. The fault was not entirely theirs.
Put the
verbs into the correct tense form
5. I (practise)______________ the guitar when
he came home.
6. We (not / cycle)__________________ all
day.
7.
While John (work)__________ in his
room, his friends (swim) ________in
the pool.
8. If
you (speak)__________English, you
will get along with them perfectly.
9. If
you (get on)___________ well with
them, you would soon become a part of
their team.
10. If
she (come) ___________ to see us, we
would have gone for a walk to the local zoo last Sunday.
11. Mother: (you / do / already)____________ your homework?
12. Daughter: No, I (come / just)_______________home from school.
III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend who is going to visit
you (about 80 words).
·
Tell your friend about Novy Sanzhary.
·
Mention the beautiful places of your town.
·
Convince your
friend that your town is worth visiting.
Examination Card № 11
I. Reading
Match
the headings (a–G) to the paragraphs (1–6). There is one heading that you don’t
need.
A Teenagers and love
B Positive sides
of teenage life
C Parents’
control
D Being a teenager is just a part of life
E Influence of TV
and the Internet
F Teenage
worries and fears
G Time to be
happy
1_________
Teenagers today are undergoing lots of physical and emotional changes. They
are subjected to physical growth and hormonal changes. Nevertheless, being a
teenager is just a normal and unavoidable part of life.
2__________
Though the teenage
life is full of happiness and sadness, enjoyment
and frustrations, it can be interesting!
Making friends is part and parcel of a teenager’s life. The teenager should
enjoy life by making friends with peers and participate in healthy activities
such as camping, jogging, playing football, swimming and so on. Socialising with
friends, a teenager learns to make decisions, to joke,
laugh and play to release stress and tension. By making friends, the
teenager learns to sweeten his or her joys or to ease the bitterness of life
troubles.
3__________
Many teenagers are very conscious of their appearance.
It is at this part of their life that beauty strikes as the main selfimage.
They love to follow up with the latest trends for clothes, hairstyle and try to
look good. Some girls and boys go on a crash diet to slim down in order to look
attractive. Others may suffer from acne and pimples that may scar their
external beauty.
4__________
Another stage is the teenagers’ attitude to love.
There are chemical changes in the body and so the teenagers tend to fall in love
and have relationship. They experience love and rejection. These sometimes
affect their studies.
5__________
Parents tend to control their freedom and often say no
to what the teenagers do.
Hence,
we have cases of disagreements, disputes or quarrels. Both parents and their teenage
children should try to understand and support each other.
6_________
The mass media and the Internet also influence the
lives of many teenagers. Violent action movies and computer games surfed from the
Internet can bring a disastrous effect on a teenager’s life. There will be more
harm than good if nothing is done.
II. Writing
Write
the questions given below in the indirect Speech.
1. Ann asked, ‘How many children are there in your class,
Kate?’
_________________________________________
2. Steve asked, ‘Where have you studied before, Helen?’
__________________________________________
3. Susan asked, ‘Why do you want to join
this club, Michael?’
____________________________________________
Complete
the sentences with
the correct forms
of the verbs
4. This time next month I_________ (ski) in the Alps.
5. Sue_______________(finish) her Master’s degree by next
year.
6. I _________ (work) in the garden on Sunday as
usual.
7. ‘I________(to change) my job.’ ‘Why?’ ‘I__________(not to like) the hours.’
8.
‘Look – I___________(to find)
some information.’ ‘Where
you _______ (to find) it?’
9.
Michael___________ (already / to lose)
his new watch.
10. The
company___________ (to lose) a lot
of money last year.
11. A: Did you manage to get to the bank
yesterday?
B: No, it______________
(close) by the time I got there.
12. A:
I see you finally bought a new video.
B:
Yes, I____________(try) to
fix the old one for ages when I decided
to buy a new one.
III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend. Tell him about the role
of fashion in your life (about 80 words).
·
Tell him/her about the clothes in your wardrobe.
·
Do you spend much money on your clothes.
·
What rules do you follow while choosing the clothes
for your self.
Examination Card № 12
I. Reading
Read
the text and match questions (a–G) with paragraphs (1–6). there is оnе question
you will not need to use.
A What is Britain’s favourite food these days?
B Is it only
eaten in restaurants?
C How long has
curry been popular in Britain?
D Is fish and
chips still Britain’s national dish?
E What is ‘chicken tikka masala’?
F What other ‘multicultural’ food is popular in
Britain?
G Is curry
popular just in London and other big cities?
1________
Not these days. For оnе thing, fish is becoming more
and more expensive, and our tastes seem to bе changing too. In any case, fish
and chips only came to Britain less than 150 years ago, so it is not really
such аn old traditional dish. Fish and chips was probably а mixture of French
‘frites’ and Jewish fish recipes.
2__________
Some people say it is ‘chicken tikka masala’, а
British curry dish. Like ‘balti’, it was invented in England bу Bangladeshi
immigrants. Тhе British like gravy, or sauce, with their food, and this is very
diffеrent from the food you might find in Indiа, Раkistan or Bangladesh.
3_________
Curry first appeared оn а British menu in 1773, would
yоu believe, so it is actually much older than fish and chips. Indiаn
restaurants have been very popular in Britain for over thirty years. In fact,
they are not really ‘Indian’; most of them are operated bу Bangladeshis.
4__________
No. You саn find сurrу houses еvеn in the smallest
villages. There are over 9,000 of them аll over Britain.
5__________
No, а lot of people cook their own curries at home. Sainsbury’s,
оnе of Britain’s biggest
supermarkets, sells 30,000
chicken tikka readymeals
а day, and
you сan buy chicken tikka masala flavoured crisps,
pizzas, sandwiches and pasta sauсе. British companies еvеn sell it to India.
6___________
You саn find almost anything in supermarkets these
days, inсluding ‘fusion’ food, which has influences from more than оnе culture.
AfroCaribbean food аnd Japanesestyle
sushi bars are
becoming more рорular in
London, and you will
find Chinese, Greek, Mexican and
Thai food in most British towns and cities.
II. Writing
Write
the questions given below in the indirect Speech.
1. Mary asked, ‘Can you speak any foreign languages,
Pete?’
_________________________________________________
2. Tom asked, ‘What exams are you going to pass this
year, Sue?’
__________________________________________________
3. Alex asked, ‘Did your sister start school at the age
of six or seven, Bob?’
__________________________________________________
Complete the
sentences with the
correct forms of
the verbs
4. I_______________
(attend) a meeting in Glasgow on
Monday, so I won’t be at the reception.
5. I______________ (read) the whole book by
the end of the week.
6. If
you phone Julie, she___________(complain),
as she always does.
7. ________Alex_________ (to speak) to the teacher yet?
8. It ____________(to snow) since Friday.
9. You
can have the book. I___________ (to
finish) it.
10. I________________(to study) physics for
5 years.
11. The
music must ____________(turn down) by
12 o’clock at the latest.
12.
Your free gift_____________ (send)
to you in the next few days.
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Choosing my future
career’. Mention about your plans about your future
career. What are the most important professional skills nowadays? How can we achieve a professional success?
(about 80 words)
Examination Card № 13
I. Reading
Read
the text. Choose the correct item a, B, C or d to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was just after midnight when Stephen Richards heard
a strange, melodious whistle amid the patter of rain in the Papau New Guinea
cloud forest. Papau New Guinea is a country on the eastern half of the island
of New Guinea, which lies north of Australia. Richards, 44, knows the terrain
and its creatures well, but the sound he heard was completely new. “When I
heard this, I knew it was going to be fantastic,” he says.
Richards moved
carefully through thorny vines
toward the sound. After an hour of searching, he found
the source: a “warty brown blob1.” When he gently took hold of the blob, it bit
him on the hand. “I was shocked,” he says. “Frogs don’t normally bite you.” The
animal’s bite along with its unique cry and strange appearance, told Richards he
had discovered a new species. It was an exhilarating moment. But to Richards,
who is a zoologist with the South Australian Museum in Adelaide, Australia, it
was also ano ther day at work.
Richards believes he has discovered almost 100 frogs.
He has managed to scientifically classify and name 30. Another 70 must be
studied carefully before they can be classified as new species.
Frogs are threatened
by habitat destruction,
disease, and predators2. Richards believes recording the
amphibians is vitally important. As for the blob that bit him,
Richards has not classified and named it yet. But you can bet it will have a
name that fits its snappy temperament. “I like a frog with attitude,” he says.
Taken from “The frog finder” by Rory Callinan,
Time for Kids: World Report Edition.
1 blob
– крапля, кольорова цяточка
2
predator – хижак
1. How did Stephen Richards discover this new species
of frogs?
A
He accidentally stepped on it.
B
He followed the sound of its whistle.
C
The frog jumped on him.
D Another zoologist brought it to him.
2. What happened when Richards gently picked up the
frog?
A
The frog bit him. C
The frog jumped at him.
B
The frog tried to run away. D Richards put the frog in his pocket.
3. Which did NOT contribute to Richards’s belief that
he had discovered a new species?
A
the frog’s bite. C the frog’s jump.
B
the frog’s whistle. D the frog’s appearance.
4. How many frogs has Richards already classified and
named?
A
100 B 30 C 70 D None
5. Why does Richards believe that it’s important to
record behaviours of frogs?
A
Frogs are threatened by habitat destruction, disease, and predators.
B
They may be poisonous and Richards wants to prevent them from harming others.
C
They are useful in treating illnesses.
D
He wants to open a zoo that mainly displays frogs.
6. As for the blob that bit Richards
A it has
already got its name.
B it
hasn`t got its
name yet.
C it has
already been classified.
D it
has already been forgotten about.
II. Writing
Choose
the correct item.
1. Ann ..... around the house, but this week she can’t
because she ..... for an exam.
A
is helping usually, prepares C
helps usually, is preparing
B
is usually helping, prepares D
usually helps, is preparing
2. Is this the
first time you ..... bungee jumping? (Note: right after the event)
A
try B are trying C have tried D
tried
3. Sam ..... his finger while he ..... lunch.
A
burnt, had cooked C was burning, had cooked
B
burnt, was cooking D burnt, cooked
4. They ..... solving the crossword for an hour but
they haven’t solved it yet.
A
have been B had been C were
D are
5. We ..... the house for two hours.
A
were cleaning C
have been cleaning
B cleaned D had been cleaning
6. How long ..... your best friend?
A
were you knowing C have you known
B
had you known D
had you been knowing
7. You ..... talk with your mouth full.
A
mustn’t B needn’t C must
8. I haven’t
seen him ..... Easter.
A
for B since C from
9. He has ..... finished his homework.
A
yet B still C already
10. I’ll be
ready by the time you ..... home.
A
come B will come C would come
11.You ..... wear a suit. It’s an informal meeting.
A
mustn’t B needn’t C must
12. If I were
you, I ..... to him.
A
will apologise B would apologise C apologised
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Tastes differ’. Mention
about your hobby, possible ways of spending our leisure usefully. (about 80
words)
Examination
Card № 14
I. Reading
Read the ilm review and choose from
the list (a–G)
the phrase which best summarises each part (1–6) of the article. there
is оnе extra phrase which you do not need to use.
А Mad Меl
В А
disappointing ending
C The man who
knows too much
D The perfect
couple
Е А reluctant
heroine
F А villain to
remember
G Аn exciting love story
1__________
Mel Gibson is Jerry Fletcher, а New York taxi driver
with а conspiracy theory for everything. Не publishes his ideas оn the
Internet. One day one of his theories upsets some vеrу powerful men and
suddenly his life is in serious danger.
2________
The only person who сап help him is also the woman he
is secretly in love with. Julia Roberts plays Alice Sutton, а justice
department lawyer. She wants nothing to do with Fletcher at first but suddenly
finds herself drawn into his world.
3___________
Conspiracy Theory is а wellwritten, entertaining film which
successfully mixes two popular genres. As а thriller, there is plenty of action
to keep the audience оn the edge of their seats and, as а romance, we end up
believing that а top lawyer really could fall in love with а taxi driver.
4_________
Perhaps the reason for this is in the strength of the
acting. Gibson is at his best as the paranoid Fletcher (so paranoid that he keeps his food locked
in canisters, locked inside his
fridge). And Julia Roberts reminds us
that as well as being one the
most beautiful women оn the planet, she is also one of the world’s finest
actresses.
5____________
But good as Gibson and Roberts аrе, the best
performance of the film is from Star
Trek’s Patrick Stewart as Dr Jones, а psychologist from а sinister
government department. Еуеrу minute he is оn the screen he leaves the audience
wondering what evil he will do next.
6____________
Му only criticism is the last 20 minutes of the film,
when director Richard Donner forgets his convincing, tense storyline and the
film descends into а traditional good vs.bad shootout. Мауbе because he’s
working with Mel Gibson again, Donner suddenly seems to think he’s directing
the next in his series of Lethal Weapon
movies.
II. Writing
Put the
verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1. I’m
lost. I___________ (drive) around
here for an hour.
2. They__________
(stand) on the platform for an hour
when the train came.
3.
Let’s go to the cinema. They_________ (show)
a new comedy this week.
4.
Lilian_________(seldom / be) late
for work.
5. The
mechanic_________(repair) my car at
the moment.
6. My
parents_________ (just / move) to a
beautiful house in the country.
7. Mr
Johnson___________ (open) a new shop
in the village next month.
8. By
the time I arrived, the lessons_________ (already
/ start).
9. We__________
(play) on the beach when it started
to rain.
10. Sam
and Fred __________ (often / go)
fishing together.
11. My car ___________(repair) at the moment, so I
can’t give you a lift.
12. New
York__________ (say) to be one of the
most dangerous cities in the world.
III. Writing
Write a for and against essay on the topic ‘Using the
Internet nowadays’ Mention for arguments and against arguments about the
Internet. Give your personal point of view (about 80 words).
Examination Card № 15
I. Reading
Read
the article and choose the correct item (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
How green are you? Being green used to mean that you
were young and inexperienced. Now people who call themselves ‘green’ seem to
think that they know better than the rest of us. But just how wise are these
new ‘greens’? How well do their ideas work in practice?
Take the example of what happened this week to Donna
Challice, mother of three, from Exeter. She was actually taken to court by her
local council for not recycling her rubbish. She was charged with putting food
in the green recycling bin which is intended for cans, paper, plastic and
glass. She faced a fine of up to 1,000 pounds and the court case cost much more
than that. What a waste of the court’s time and money. The reality is that
recycling household rubbish is a waste of all our time. It takes hours and
makes very little difference to the planet. Only 5 % of our waste is made up of
household rubbish, while a massive 60 % is agricultural and industrial. Why
doesn’t the council do something about that first!
And it isn’t only local government that is anxious to
be green. We are surrounded by
green thinkers. Have those
people who refuse to accept nuclear
energy thought about what
renewable energy means? They say that 20 % of our energy has to come from renewable
sources such as
wind and solar
power. Can you
imagine what our country
side will look like? There will be forests of giant wind turbines and
nothing in the fields except rape seed oil to make bio fuel. There is no real
alternative to using more nuclear energy, so why don’t we focus on building new
safer nuclear plants? You have to be green, in the old sense of the word, to
think that these ideas are a step for- ward. What a load of rubbish!
Taken from “Going Green” by David Woodward, Premium
Learning
1. Being Green today means you ...
A are young and inexperienced. C
care for the environment.
B accept nuclear energy. D
are absolutely wise.
2. Which word can replace “intended”
in the text?
A meant B
cared C purpose D lost
3. What per cent of our waste is not
household rubbish?
A 60 %
B 95 % C
10 % D 5 %
4. Rape seed oil is used to ...
A fuel wind turbines. C
make bio fuel.
B create forests. D
produce oil.
5. The author’s attitude towards
Green Thinkers is ...
A negative. C
neutral.
B positive. D changing.
6. Renewable energy sources are…
A wind and solar power.
B nuclear energy.
C electricity power.
D reused power.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1.
Claudia (learn) ............ to be a chef when she (win) ............ a national recipe contest.
2.
Jake (enjoy) ............ the old car show so much, he (not remember) ............ that he had an appointment.
3. Mrs. Garrison (teach) .......... the class next year.
4. The cookies are all gone. (buy) .......... you .......... some,
please?
5. A:
(you/take) ................
the dog for a walk yet?
6.B: I (work)
..................... all day. I (come /just)
..................home from work and I (have /not) ................. the time to walk the dog yet.
7. If I had time, I .......... (go) shopping with you.
8. If you .......... (speak) English, you will get along with them perfectly.
9. Mrs.
Polanski (know) ............ Peter since he was a little boy.
10. Tom
didn’t go to the meeting yesterday. It
............. (cancel).
11. By
the time I arrived, the lesson .................. (already/start).
12. I’m lost. I ................. (drive)
around here for an hour.
III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My favourite season’.
Mention about your favourite season. Does weather influence your mood? How do you
cope with your seasonal depression?
(about 80 words)
Examination Card № 16
I. Reading
Read the magazine article. Put the paragraph
titles (a–i) in
the right places. Thefirst
paragraph has been done for you. There
are two extra paragraphs that you don’t need.
TIGERS
A Skills
B General
characteristics
C Reasons for
attacking humans
D Tigers as
swimmers
E Place of
origin
F Number of people killed by tigers
G Reproducing
H The most famous type
I Tiger versus
lion
0_______B
The largest of the cats is the tiger. It is as strong
and aggressive as it is big. The
tiger’s coat
is often a
bright golden colour. It has black
stripes on the head,
body, limbs, and tail. Stripes like these are sometimes found on the
domestic cat, or housecat, which is a distant relative of the tiger.
1__________
They are different mainly in the colour of their
coats, but their skeletons are almost the same. Zoologists recognise the tiger
skull by the higher setting of the nasal bones. The two
species are similar in hunting habits, though
tigers usually do not hunt in
pairs as lions often do.
2___________
They range from Iran to the Sea of Okhotsk in eastern
Siberia and from this north-eastern limit southward to Malaysia and
the Indian peninsula. A smaller variety is found on
Sumatra, Java, and Bali. Tigers are not native to any other continent.
3_____________
This is the Royal Bengal found in the Indian
peninsula. An adult male weighs as much as 500 pounds (230 kilograms) and may
be 10 feet (3 metres) long, including the 3foot (1 metre) tail.
4_____________
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers are good
swimmers. They cross rivers easily to hunt down animals. Occasionally, to run
away from a flood or some other serious danger, they even climb trees.
5 ____________
Tiger kittens number from two to five at a time and
they grow for about 100 days inside their mother’s body. Unfortunately, not
more than two usually survive the birth. After they are born they stay with
their mother until their third year.
6 _____________
Tigers do not naturally attack people, but a few
become man eaters when they lose the ability to kill faster animals. Broken
teeth, broken claws, or being too
weak in general can make an old tiger
into a man eater. Hunters in India
report that one tiger killed 127 people in 1973.
II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. They
.................. (stand) on the
platform for an hour when the train came.
2. They
...................... (show) a new
comedy at the cinema this week.
3.
Lilian .................. (seldom/be)
late for work.
4. The
mechanic ....................... (repair)
my car at the moment.
5. My parents ......................... (just/move)
to a beautiful house in the country.
6. If
they (have) ............... time at
the weekend, they will come to see us.
7. They
.................. just ...................(take)
to hospital by ambulance.
8. I have a beautiful jumper which
.................... (knit) by my
grandmother.
9. The
new bridge ....................... (build) already.
10. The tables .................... (set) before the restaurant opens
tonight.
11.
Tony ................... (watch) TV
when the lights went out.
12.
They .................... (play)
tennis with the Smiths yesterday.
III. Writing
Write the review of your favourite book. Mention about
the title, the author, the setting of the book. Why do you like this book? Give
your recommendations. What is the role
of reading? (about 80 words)
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