Date

Form 8

Name

Test 1 (UNIT 1. BACK TO SCHOOL!)

Variant 1

Listen to the dialogue and circle the correct item.

1)



2)



3)

Susan...
a) doesnt think Monday is a hard day.
b) doesnt like Mondays.
c) doesnt mind Mondays.
Phil thinks that...
a) its impossible to wake up early after the weekend.
b) its not necessary to get up early on Monday.
c) its easy to get up early on Monday.
Susan likes Wednesday because...
a) she doesnt have to get up early on this day.
b) she has only her favourite lessons on this day.
c) she doesnt have to get up late on this day.

Put the phrases in the correct order to make up the dialogue.

I wonder if you have ever been late for school.

1 Is your school far from your house, Jack?

Actually, I always come in time. You know, we arent allowed to be late
for the lessons otherwise well have an extra class of the subject we have
missed.
I dont think so, Mike. Of course, there are some rules, but they help to
make our study more successful.
Well, it is fifteen minutes distance from my house so I never take a bus. Why
are you asking me about it, Mike?
Well, the rules in your school are very strict.

Report the statements.

1) I usually have seven lessons a day, Betty said.

2) Today youll go to school by bus, Den, Father said.


3) My sister has already passed all her exams, Rick said.


4) Jake, our cousin cant visit us tomorrow, Mother said.


5) I bought a lot of presents for children yesterday, Julia said.


about your favourite subject(s): why you like it and what activities you usually
Write
have (710 sentences).


















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Form 8

Name

Test 1 (UNIT 1. BACK TO SCHOOL!)

Variant 2

Listen to the dialogue and circle the correct item.

1)



2)



3)

Susan...
a) is an early riser.
b) doesnt mind getting up early.
c) hates getting up early.
Susan...
a) doesnt like her Monday timetable.
b) thinks that all the lessons on Monday are exciting.
d) has the first interesting lesson on Monday.
On Monday Phil has...
a) Physics and Chemistry.
b) Information Technology and Chemistry.
c) Physics and Information Technology.

Put the phrases in the correct order to make up the dialogue.

A lot, but what exactly are you interested in, Nick?
Oh, baseball, volleyball, soccer and karate. Im sure, Nick, youll meet good
friends and professional coaches everywhere.

1 What facilities does your school have, Jess?

Your school must be really the best in our town. And do you have any clubs
to attend after classes?
Id like to go in for sports. Are there any sport clubs in your school, Jess?
Well, it has a modern computer class and a well-equipped lab, the best
library in our town and a workshop.

Report the statements.

1) My working day always begins at half past eight, Daisy said.


2) She went to meet the delegation two hours ago, the secretary said.


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3) We dont know his address, Tony, Alex said.


4) Our mother has just phoned us, Kate said to her younger sister.


5) Well know the changes in the timetable tomorrow, Molly, Dina said.


about the subjects you consider being useful in your future. Explain your
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choice (710 sentences).




















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Form 8

Name

Test 2 (UNIT 2. I NEED A BOOK)

Variant 1
the words from the box that correspond to the definitions. Three words are
Choose
extra.
historic plot catalogue legend amusing
success history emotional essay
1) An organized, detailed list of items, arranged systematically. 
2) A short form of writing which is often written from an authors point of view.

3) Describes something funny.

4) Describes someone who shows feelings easily. 
5) Describes a place with an exciting and important history. 
6) The situation when you achieve the results you wanted. 

Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the words.

ROBINSON CRUSOE
Robinson Crusoe, a novel by Daniel Defoe, was first published in 1719. Everybody
knows that the book tells about the

(excite) adventures of the sailor

on an uninhabited island, but very few people know that this novel was based on

(true) events. Defoes initial

(inspire) for Crusoe is

usually thought to be a Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk, who lived four years on
the Pacific island called Mas a Tierra, Chile. The talent of the
created an extremely
a

(novel)

(success) story and Robinson Crusoe became

(legend) character. By the end of the 19th century, no book in the

history of Western literature had had more editions and

(translate)

than Robinson Crusoe.

 Complete the dialogues using the phrases from the box. Two phrases are extra.
Do you know anything about the childrens writer Daniel Handler?
Well, his book has just been published.
According to the rules of our library for a fortnight.
Who do you think the best novelist is?
You may find it on the upper shelf.
What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?
1) 
I like reading detective stories and historical novels.
2) How long may I keep this book?

3) 
Well, I suppose Tolkien is.
4) 
Sorry, I have never heard about him.

Write 810 sentences about the author using the facts from the table.
RUDYARD KIPLING

Born: 30 December 1865 in Bombay, India.

Died: 18 January 1936 (aged 70) in London, England.

Occupation: short story writer, novelist, poet, journalist.

Genres: short story, novel, childrens literature, poetry, travel literature,
science fiction.
Best known works: The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, Kim.

Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.







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Form 8

Name

Test 2 (UNIT 2. I NEED A BOOK)

Variant 2
the words from the box that correspond to the definitions. Three words are
Choose
extra.
poetry, legend, historical, novel, plot, emotion, narrator, emotional, poet
1) A popular form of literature in which fictional description of life and events are
given in written prose.
2) A strong feeling, for example love.
3) A word which describes a story, play, etc. about events in history. 
4) The order of events in a narrative or any other type of story. 
5) A very old story about people and events long ago. 
6) A person who writes poetry.

Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the words.

JAMES BOND
Everybody enjoys watching films about the
His

(legend) spy James Bond.

(excite) adventures and his love to risks have made this character

one of the most

(popularity) in the world. His

(create),

Ian Fleming, was a journalist and ex-Navy Commander. In 1953 Fleming published his
first novel Casino Royale in which he introduced the secret agent James Bond, also

(fame) by his code number, 007. Fleming wrote 14 Bond books in all.

In 1961 he sold the film rights to his already published as well as future James Bond
novels to Harry Saltzman who together with Albert R. Cubby Broccoli co-produced
the film version of Dr No. Neither Saltzman nor Broccoli expected this film to be such
a success but this fact gave them the
The

(inspire) to continue the work.

(success) Dr No was followed by From Russia With Love, the

second and last Bond movie Ian Fleming saw.

 Complete the dialogues using the phrases from the box. Two phrases are extra.
How do you find this book?
This novel contains too many useless details.
I have never read his stories.
You may use the computer catalogue to find the book you need.
Sorry, it isnt for sale.
I dont think so. But we may use the Internet to learn something about him.
1) How much does this book cost?

2) Have you got any information about this poet?

3) 
I think its rather amusing.
4) 
I dont agree with you. The plot just describes a lot of historical events.

Write 810 sentences about the author using the facts from the table.

Born:

Died:
Occupation:

Genres:
Notable works:








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CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS

29 November 1898 in Belfast, Ireland.
22 November 1963 (aged 64) in Oxford, England.
novelist, scholar, broadcaster.
fantasy, science fiction, childrens literature.
The Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy, The Allegory of
Love, Till We Have Faces.

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Form 8

Name

Test 3 (UNIT 3. MUSICS EVERYWHERE)

Variant 1

Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Three words are extra.
popular, relaxing, musician, teenagers, famous, composed, chamber,
guitarist, concerts, band
FREDDIE MERCURY
Farrokh Bulsara is the real name of one of the most singers and
songwriters of the 20th century Freddie Mercury. Freddie was also a talented pianist
and , and one of the co-founders of the rock

Queen.

As a songwriter he many international hits, including We Are the

Champions, Dont Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love and others. In addition to
his work with Queen he also led a solo career and was occasionally a producer
and guest

for other artists. Over the course of his career, Mercury

performed 700 in countries around the world with Queen. He died

on 24 November 1991. In 2005 MTV named Mercury the second greatest singer in
the history of music and in 2006 Time Asia named him as one of the
most influential Asian heroes of the past 60 years.
the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (the Present Simple or the Future
Put
Simple tense).
1) He

(to play) the guitar if you 

(to ask) him about it.

2) I (to show) you my record collection as soon as we 

(to get) to my place.
3) Before she
a phone call.

(to leave) the house she

4) They (not to stop) working until they

the results of the experiment.
5) If Ted
lesson.

(to feel) worse he

6) Your song

(to make) us
(to achieve)

(to miss) the next music

(to become) a hit as soon as you

(to release) your new album.

 Match the questions to the answers.

1) Will you go to the concert
tomorrow?
2) What kind of music do you prefer
to listen?
3) What musical instrument would
you like to play?
4) How do you like the latest album
of this band?
5) Dont you like folk music?

a) My dream is to learn to play the violin.

b) I dont like this type of music.
) I will if you invite me.
d) Jazz is my favourite one.
e) Its worth some musical award.

about the music you prefer to listen to and explain your preference
Write
(68 sentences).

















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Form 8

Name

Test 3 (UNIT 3. MUSICS EVERYWHERE)

Variant 2

Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Three words are extra.
records, awards, exciting, popular, folk, musician, successful,
music, symphony, career
ELTON JOHN
Sir Elton Hercules John whose real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight was born in
Pinner, Middlesex, England on 25 March 1947. In spite of the fact that his parents
were fond of

they hoped their son would make more conventional

such as banking. But John has made his choice and has become

one of the dominant forces in rock and

music. Elton John is

a world-known , singer, songwriter and producer. He has sold over

200 million , that makes him one of the most

artists of all

the times. He has won five Grammy and one Academy Award. John
was included into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He was also knighted in
1998.
the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (the Present Simple or the Future
Put
Simple tense).
1) You
this music.

(to feel) relaxed as soon as you

(to listen) to

2) If he
police.

(to make) such a noise, we

(to call) the

3) She

(join) us when she

(to get) free.

4) They
to take part in it.

(to organize) this concert after you

5) Lora

(to practise) until she

6) After the rain

competition.

(to agree)

(to have) good results.

(to stop) we

(to continue) our

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 Match the questions to the answers.

1) What kind of music do you
listen to when you are sad?
2) How did you feel after the
concert?
3) Do you like this performance?
4) Is he a good musician?
5) How often do you buy new
discs?

a) At least once a month.

b) Rock makes me feel better.
) I was really excited.
d) Its too boring.
e) Perhaps the most talented I have ever
listened to.

about your favourite musical group or singer and explain your preference
Write
(68 sentences).


















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Date

Form 8

Name

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the first term)

Variant 1

Decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Andys school has good facilities.
2) There are two football fields, a tennis court and two gyms in the school. 
3) Boys and girls have PE lessons in different groups.
4) Pupils have two computer rooms and a science lab at their disposal.
5) Andys school is situated near his house.
6) People have to pay for parking their cars near the school.

Circle the correct item to complete the sentence.

1)



2)



3)

Popular music...
a) is a specific genre of classical music.
b) belongs to any of musical styles.
c) is a specific genre of modern music.
Classical music...
a) traditionally was the music of the aristocrats.
b) wasnt the music for the elite.
c) was popular among adults.
Different genres of popular music are well known...
a) among people of the same age.
b) among teenagers only.
c) among people of different age groups.

do these dialogues take place? Match the numbers with the places (two
Where
places are extra).
1) Dialogue 1

a) rock concert

2) Dialogue 2

b) book shop

3) Dialogue 3

) classical music concert

4) Dialogue 4

d) library
e) school gym
f) school canteen

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 Complete the advertisement.

Paris Alive is a new

of a talented young author. He has already

become well known to our readers as the writer of , but now he has turned
to writing

with great success. The

tell about the daily

lives of the Parisians and happen in eight places for example, one
story takes place at the door of a hotel, another in the hospital and another at the
car park.

Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1) The Library of Congress occupies one building in Washington, DC.

2) The Library of Congress was established in 1080.

3) President Thomas Jefferson bought more than 6000 books for his personal library.


4) To get a Reader Identification Card you must be no older than 15.

5) Only the staff of the library can remove the books from the buildings.

6) Today librarys collection is more than 113 million items.

Listen to the conversation and complete the missing information.

Imperial Palace
ICE DESSERT SHOW
Day of the show: 

The show starts at:

The seats:

00.

and .

Price for one ticket:

The opening time of the ticket office: from

14

00 to

00.

Date

Form 8

Name

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the first term)

Variant 2

Decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Andys school has good facilities for going in for sports only.
2) There are two tennis courts, a gym and a football field in the school.
3) Andy has four PE lessons a week.
4) Pupils work on their project using the Internet.
5) Andys school is close to public transport.
6) School canteen isnt cheap, so Andy brings his lunch from home.

Circle the correct item to complete the sentence.

1)



2)



3)

Popular music...
a) means classical music.
b) cant be compared with classical music.
c) is usually compared with classical music.
Pop music...
a) is a shortened name of popular music.
b) is always associated with popular music.
c) is a specific musical genre.
Many popular works...
a) were created only for entertaining people.
b) cant entertain people.
c) demonstrate the perfect artistry.

do these dialogues take place? Match the numbers with the places (two
Where
places are extra).
1) Dialogue 1

a) school

2) Dialogue 2

b) bookshop

3) Dialogue 3

c) rock concert

4) Dialogue 4

d) library
e) school canteen
f) classical music concert

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 Complete the advertisement.

The Last Song is an exciting

about the life and death of a famous

and composer. Our readers have already enjoyed the collection

of The Letter of this talented . Now you have a chance
to meet the world of and to read about one of the most mysterious
personalities in modern art.

Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1) The head of the Library is the Chief Congressman.

2) Most of the collection of the library was destroyed during the War in 1820.

3) Nowadays the library is open neither to general public nor to tourists.

4) Only those who have a Reader Identification Card may enter the buildings of the
library. 

5) To get the Reader Identification Card you need neither a drivers licence nor
a passport or other document. 

6) Today the library has the largest rare photo collection in North America.

Listen to the conversation and complete the missing information.

Central Concert Hall
SPACE TRAVELLERS
Day of the show: .
The show starts at:
The seats:
Price for one ticket:

00.

and .
.

The opening time of the ticket office: from

16

00 to

00.

Date

Form 8

Name

READING (the first term)

Variant 1

Choose the best word to fill in the gaps.

Who doesnt know what Eurovision is! Everybody, who is 1)

in music

even a little bit, listens to its echo, as the 2) of Eurovision becomes

a mega star.
According to the tradition members from four countries-founders of the contest
in the
the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and France 3)
final. The rest ten finalists are representatives of ten countries who got the
4)

number of points according to the results of the 5) 

year. So 6)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

your ears open!

A
fond
win
perform
some
previous
hold

B
keen
winner
celebrate
most
next
have

C
interested
winning
broadcast
biggest
latter
keep

Match the genres of music to their descriptions. Two names of genres are extra.
heavy metal, rock, folk, rocknroll, reggae, punk
1) A type of music which started in the USA with black musicians, the great
rhythmnblues players like John Lee Hooker and Chuck Berry. 
2) This genre of music came from Jamaica and was a mix of rock, African and South
American music. Its superstar was Bob Marley. 
3) This direction developed in the 1970s. Such bands as The Sex Pistols and The
Stranglers played loud and violent music. This style was represented not only in
music, but in clothes fashion as well. 
4) This kind of music became extremely popular all over the world in the 1960s. It
developed from rocknroll and was played by such groups as The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, The Who.

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 Circle the correct item.

1)


2)


3)


4)


5)

Is your school far from your house?

a) Not really.
b) Yes, it does.
Do you like music?
a) Yes, I like.
b) Yes, I do.
How long have you been working on the project?
a) In a week.
b) For a week.
How did you like the concert?
a) I enjoyed every minute of it.
b) I cant believe it.
Where is the Arts and Crafts Room?
a) Its over there.
b) Just before the lessons.

Put the phrases in the correct order to make up the dialogue.

Well, what kinds of books does your friend like to read?
Does your friend prefer short stories or novels?
Have a look at this book. Its a new collection of science fiction stories. Its
very popular with our customers.

1 Hello. May I help you?

He enjoys reading science fiction.
I think this book will be a good present. Thank you for your help.
Well, he is usually very busy at work and doesnt have much time to read.
Id like to buy a present for my friend, but I dont know what book to
choose.

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Date

Form 8

Name

READING (the first term)

Variant 2

Choose the best word to fill in the gaps.

This year Ukrainian pop-diva Iryna Bilyk is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her
1)

career. Eighteen-year-old Iryna started her solo career in

1988 when the very idea of Ukrainian show-business didnt 2) 

exist. By now, Iryna has given over 200 solo 3)
Great Britain, the USA, Canada and Poland. She 4)

in Ukraine,
fourteen

.
albums, has numerous fan-clubs and won several musical 5) 
The singer will give fourteen concerts in the largest cities of Ukraine during the
following year. Fans are 6)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

A
music
even
concerts
conducted
festivals
waiting

B
musical
also
interviews
broadcast
shows
looking

for her!
C
musician
before
albums
released
awards
thinking

the names of the books to the descriptions of the main characters. Two books
Match
are extra.
Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Robinson Crusoe,
Mary Poppins, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson
1) He is ready to play all day long and hates going to school. He is lazy and untidy,
but he likes adventures. He is brave and he is a true friend.

2) He is smart and attentive to details. He doesnt have many friends, but he is
always ready to help other people. His job is dangerous and full of mystery. He
is fond of boxing and playing the violin.

3) She is strict, but children love her. She knows a lot of wonderful things and
understands the language of animals. She never tells lies and knows how to make
children happy. 

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4) She is smart, kind and hard-working. She is full of bright ideas and always gives
reasonable advice. She is a true friend, the best pupil and is good at magic.

Circle the correct item.

1)


2)


3)


4)


5)

How do you like this album?

a) The music is really great.
b) Nothing of the kind.
Where is your school situated?
a) On the one hand its rather convenient.
b) Not far from here.
How did you feel after the concert?
a) Exhausted, but also delighted.
b) Im OK, thank you.
Sorry, I havent read this book.
a) Never mind.
b) Thats a good idea.
How long have you been watching this show?
a) An hour before.
b) For an hour.

Put the phrases in the correct order to make up the dialogue.

Yes, please. Im looking for a present for my wife. Can you recommend
anything?
Well, sometimes she listens to blues and sometimes she prefers Latino
music.
Shall I play this disc for you?

1 May I help you, sir?

Oh, I think that is a perfect thing for a present.
Sure, sir. What kind of music does your wife prefer to listen to?
No, thank you, I lack for time. Thanks for your help.
Have a look at this disc. It was released only a few weeks ago and has
a wonderful collection of well-known works of blues, jazz and Latino music.

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Date

Form 8

Name

WRITING (the first term)

Variant 1

Join the sentences, using the words in brackets.

1) He will practise a lot. He will become a famous musician. (if)


2) I will know the news. I will call you. (as soon as)


3) Dolly will return the book to the library. She will finish reading it. (after)


4) We will go to the cinema. He will finish his work. (when)


5) Sam wont tell anybody about it. He will know the truth. (until)

Complete the sentences with the correct part of speech, using the words in brackets.
1) Some people consider

(relax) music to be boring.

2) The novel tells about the life of a

a

(fame) composer and

3) The article tells about the latest

computer technologies.
4) This young girl is a very

(legend) person,

(music).

(achieve) in the development of

(success) singer.

5) He decided to continue his

(educate) and entered the University.

Report the statements.

1) Ted said, Phone me tomorrow, Jack.


2) Dont speak so loudly, Jess! said Mother.

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3) I havent seen Sue yet, said Nora.


4) Granny said, Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.


5) Ron said, I didnt feel good yesterday.


6) Little Betty said, Could you help me with this game, Kate?


810 sentences about your favourite writer and one of his/her books you
Write
have read (describe the main character of the book and your impressions of it).


















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Date

Form 8

Name

WRITING (the first term)

Variant 2

Join the sentences, using the words in brackets.

1) She will buy the tickets for the concert. She will phone us. (as soon as)


2) We will get good marks. We will finish the project in time. (if)


3) They will discuss this problem. They will make a decision. (before)


4) We wont go for a walk. The rain will stop. (until)


5) Ill read your e-mail. Ill come home. (when)

Complete the sentences with the correct part of speech, using the words in brackets.
1) The latest book of this (novel) describes the
events in the history of our country.
2) My parents wont give me the
3) The poem was so
4) If you use your
(excite) story.

(truth)

(permit) to leave the college.

(emotion) that tears appeared in her eyes.

(imagine) youll guess the end of this 

5) The teacher gave him some extra work as

again.

(punish) for being late

Report the statements.

1) I bought this disc three days ago, said Harry.


2) Dont argue with me! Father said to Paul.


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3) The Browns have just returned from the seaside, Mike said to his brother.


4) Could you open the window, please? Jane said to her classmate.


5) Liz said to Ben, I cant go to the concert with you.


6) We will choose her a present tomorrow, Sally, Mother said.


810 sentences about your favourite musician/singer/group (write about the
Write
musical style; describe the impression this type of music makes on you).


















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Date

Form 8

Name

SPEAKING (the first term)

Variant 1

Tell about your school (location, facilities, subjects you do).

Ask your friend about his/her preferences in reading.
Tell your friend about the book you have read recently.
Tell your friend about your favourite musician/singer/group.
Ask your friend about the role of music in his/her life.

SPEAKING (the first term)

Variant 2

Tell your friend about your favourite school subject (explain your ideas).
Tell your friend about the role of literature in your life.
Ask your friend about the book he/she has read recently.
Ask your friend about his/her preferences in music.
Tell your friend about the kind of music you like to listen to (explain your ideas).

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Date

Form 8

Name

Test 4 (UNIT 4. DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY)

Variant 1

Circle the correct answer.

1)



2)



3)



4)

Why does Polly want to buy a newspaper?

a) She likes to read newspapers.
b) Her parents look for some information.
c) Her parents always read newspapers.
What kind of literature do Pollys parents read for pleasure?
a) Books.
b) Newspapers.
c) Magazines.
How often does Polly buy magazines?
a) Regularly.
b) Twice a month.
c) Less than once a month.
Why doesnt Steve buy magazines?
a) He doesnt read magazines.
b) He doesnt have enough money.
c) He reads the magazines on the Internet.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.

THE TIMES
The Times

(to be) a daily national newspaper published in the United

Kingdom. First it

(to issue) in 1785 and

title The Daily Universal Register. It

(to have) the

(to found) by John Walter who

(to change) its title to the present one. Since then The Times
(to be) the original Time newspaper, lending its name to many other

newspapers around the world, such as The New York Times or The Times of India.
The newspaper
2004 its size

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(to print) in broadsheet format for 200 years. But since

(to reduce) to compact to attract younger readers.

 Circle the correct item.

1) To enjoy reading the magazine you have to make the right mind/choice.
2) Teens dont usually read about the political/politics.
3) To understand that the magazine is interesting I usually look through/for it.
4) Mass media play an important place/role in the life of any nation.
5) Newspapers can be of daily or weekly publishing/publication.
6) Nowadays a lot of papers are issued/printed in colour.
10 sentences about your favourite magazine or newspaper. Explain your
Write
ideas.



















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Date

Form 8

Name

Test 4 (UNIT 4. DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY)

Variant 2

Circle the correct answer.

1)



2)



3)



4)

Why did the parents ask Polly to buy a newspaper?

a) They are looking for some information.
b) They enjoy reading newspapers.
c) They read advertisements for fun.
What does Steve think about reading advertisements?
a) It is boring.
b) It cant be boring.
c) It must be useful.
Where does Steve take magazines from?
a) He exchanges magazines with friends.
b) He buys magazines at the newsagents.
c) He uses the Internet to get them.
Why doesnt Polly read the magazines on the Internet?
a) She cant use the Internet.
b) She had no idea about such a possibility.
c) She likes bright covers of the magazines.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE
The New York Tribune

(to create) by Horace Greeley in 1841

whose main idea (to be) to provide a trustworthy media source of

that time. Contrary to other newspapers based mostly on sensations, the New York
Tribune

(to tend) to reflect the events in all the spheres of the society

of that time. It

(to consider) to be one of the leading newspapers

in the United States. The newspaper

times and
Tribune

(to publish) until 1993. Nowadays copies of the New York

(to be) available on microfilm at many large libraries. The

original paper articles

at the University of Texas at Austin.

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(to change) its titles several

(to keep) at The Center for American History

 Circle the correct item.

1) A lot of magazines are published/issued for children.
2) This heading will catch the eye/attention.
3) This journalist has succeeded in/of writing about corruption.
4) This journal is very popular with politicians/politics.
5) Will you give me to read the latest issue/edition of the magazine?
6) The quality papers/tabloids contain information about national and international
events.
10 sentences about the most popular newspaper/magazine in your family.
Write
Explain your ideas.



















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Form 8

Name

Test 5 (UNIT 5. GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLOOK)

Variant 1

Choose and write the geographical names correctly. Three items are extra.
the Colorado, Halloween, Ben Nevis, Ottawa, Canadian, Hungary,
Old Glory, England, St Patricks Day, Loch Lomond
1) The name of the highest mountain in Scotland. 
2) One of the countries of Great Britain. 
3) The capital of Canada. 
4) The country Ukraine borders on. 
5) The largest river of the USA. 
6) One of the names of the American flag. 
7) The name of the traditional Irish holiday. 

Complete the text with the words from the box.

area, consists, arrived, group, name, ancient, local,
settlement, island, situated
ORKNEY ISLANDS
Orkney is a

of islands in northern Scotland

10 miles from

the coast of Caithness. The Archipelago of Orkney

of more than

70 islands. Nearly 20 of them are inhabited. The largest

Mainland has an

of 523 square kilometres, making it the sixth largest

Scottish island. The largest

The

known as

and administrative centre is Kirkwall.

people can be called Orcadians.

geographer
The name of the islands is first recorded by the
Claudius Ptolemaeus who called them Orcades. When the Norvegian Vikings

on the islands they interpreted the

Orkneyjar, which was shortened to Orkney in English.

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of the island to be

 Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice forms.
1) This country
continent.

(to occupy) the territory in the south of the

2) Many years ago the settlement

mountains.
3) The Museum of Culture

(to separate) from the sea by the

(to open) in our city recently.

4) Monica (to send) them the invitation already. She 

(to send) it two days ago.
5) What projects
6) Who

(to finish) recently?

the newspapers usually

(to deliver) by?

7) The article (to write) already. They

in yesterdays newspaper.

(to publish) it

10 sentences about the country you would like to visit (geographical location,
Write
sightseeing, any other facts you know and explain your choice).














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Form 8

Name

Test 5 (UNIT 5. GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLOOK)

Variant 2

Choose and write the geographical names correctly. Three items are extra.
the Niagara Falls, the Gulf Stream, the Appalachians, the English Channel,
Ohio, Cardiff, French, the Donets, Belfast, Lake Superior
1) The greatest rapids of the USA. 
2) It separates Great Britain from Europe. 
3) The capital of Wales. 
4) One of the mountain chains in America. 
5) One of the rivers in Ukraine. 
6) One of the official languages of Canada. 
7) One of the lakes in the USA. 

Complete the text with the words from the box.

includes, part, islands, head, relations, area, capital,
located, uninhabited, centre
THE ISLE OF MAN
The Isle of Man is

in the Irish Sea at the geographical

the British Isles. Its total

is 572 square kilometres. As well as the main

island of Man itself, the Isle of Man

some nearby small .

They are the partially inhabited Calf of Man and the

and St Patricks Isle. The
The

of

Chicken Rock

and the largest city of the Isle is Douglas.

of the state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord

of Man. The Crown is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The island is not

of the United Kingdom, but foreign

the responsibility of the government of the United Kingdom.

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and defence are

 Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice forms.
(to clean) already. We
1) The room
cleaning it half an hour ago.
2) Many years ago this island
3) Ukraine

(to inhabit) by some pagan tribes.

(to wash) by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

4) What places

(to visit) by our tourists recently?

5) I (to tell) the news already. Pam

to me ten minutes ago.
6) Where
anywhere.
7) Who

(to finish)

the report

usually the title

(to tell) everything

(to put)? I cant find it

(to choose) by?

10 sentences about the place (town, city) you have never been to (geogra
Write
phical location, sightseeing, any other facts you know and your impressions).















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Form 8

Name

Test 6 (UNIT 6. HAVE A GOOD TIME!)

Variant 1

Use the words from the box instead of the underlined words in the text.
interesting, sunny, magnificent, outgoing, beautiful,
excellent, comfortable, cheap
Dear Tony,
Im spending a week in Rome. This is a very nice
impressive. Im staying in a nice

city, old and

hotel in the centre of the city. To

speak about the money, its not nice , but the service is really good.
The weather is nice

and I spend all days walking around the city, visiting

museums and other historical places. I have seen some nice palaces
and cathedrals since I came here. I have met a good friend Benito. He is very nice

and has told me a lot of nice stories about the history of Rome.
The food is nice , especially pizza. Im afraid I have put on weight.
Bye for now,
Kate

Complete the e-mail letter with appropriate prepositions.

English Bridge Group
Monica Torres
Summer holidays

I always look

to my summer holidays and want them to be exciting.

having some interesting activities

My friends and me are fond
and visiting some new places. Last summer a friend of mine invited me to take
part

a canoe travel. I had a wonderful time there though I wasnt good

canoeing and had a lot of difficulties

we reached the destination point I was very proud

that new impressions make our life bright.

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our trip. But when

myself. I believe

 Circle the correct item.

1) Liz hasnt made up her mind about Friday evening. She go to the cinema.
a) will
b) may
) might
2) Well phone him we get home.
a) until
b) after

) while

3) The tickets already.

a) are delivered
b) have been delivered

) were delivered

4) The children were playing their mother was cooking supper.

a) while
b) when
) as soon as
5) Well join the group as soon as Bob .
a) arrive
b) arrives

) will arrive

6) He told that his brother good results in English the year before.
a) gained
b) has gained
) had gained
7) The cover for the magazine has
a) already
b) yet

been designed.
) recently

the advertisement and write a letter, explaining your interest in the information
Read
of the advertisement.
Daily Report, Wednesday, May, 21
YOUNG JOURNALISTS!
Were interested in young people who are
fond of writing articles and stories.
If you are 1316 years old and have
abilities to write and want to make your
life bright and exciting, the new teen
newspaper Hot Ideas is waiting for your
application forms.
Send your forms to: Hot Ideas,
editor, PO box 547 Beloit.













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Form 8

Name

Test 6 (UNIT 6. HAVE A GOOD TIME!)

Variant 2

Use the words from the box instead of the underlined words in the text.
sandy, cloudy, exotic, ancient, traditional, sunny, marvellous, delicious
Dear Barbara,
Im writing to you from Puerto Rico. Its such a nice 
We are staying at a nice

place!
guest-house by the sea. The

weather is usually very nice , but yesterday it wasnt nice

and we couldnt go snorkelling. Last week we visited some

nice temples and saw a nice dance
show! I am exploring the nice beaches in the area. The
food here is nice . I have even tried fish curry. Im having so
much fun here!
Love,
Jack

Complete the e-mail letter with the appropriate prepositions.

English Bridge Group
Rita Weeps
Summer holidays

As for me I never have difficulties

singing and attend the school choir. Every summer according

the music festival programme we travel

country and take part

planning summer holidays. Im keen

country to

festivals and concerts. Such tours are a kind

adventure. We make a lot of new friends and visit many interesting

historical places. This way of spending summer holidays is useful and exciting.

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 Circle the correct item.

1) They havent planned their trip .
a) already
b) just

c) yet

2) She for the information if we tell her the subject.

a) will look
b) looks
) look
3) They were discussing the film
a) while
b) when
4) The souvenirs
a) are packed

somebody knocked at the door.

) as soon as

already.
b) were packed

) have been packed

5) we buy the tickets, well go to the concert.

a) before
b) until
) when
6) The editor told that they the interview in the next issue.
a) would publish
b) published
) had published
7) The expedition to the distant region
a) is sent
b) was sent

a few weeks ago.

) has been sent

the advertisement and write a letter, explaining your interest in the information
Read
of the advertisement.
Morning News, March, 11
DANCING STARS!
If you cant imagine your life without
dancing and want to have a success, this
is your chance! We are looking for young
and talented dancers of different styles for
a new TV-show. Age doesnt matter. Send
your application forms to:
Dancing Stars!, PO 328 Newcastle.












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Date

Form 8

Name

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the second term)

Variant 1

Circle the correct answer.

1)



2)



3)

What is Janes main reason for starting a new magazine?

a) She wanted to become rich.
b) She wanted more writing experience.
c) She wanted to produce her own magazine.
Where did Jane work before?
a) In her home country.
b) In other countries.
c) Not only in her home country.
What can you find in the magazine?
a) Articles about local people.
b) Articles to help local business.
c) Articles about local events.

Match the names to the kinds of sports the children did in the sports camp.
1) Mike

a) basketball

2) Sam

b) football

3) Jack

c) horse-riding

4) Paul

d) golf

5) Susa

e) skating

6) Ann

f) volleyball

Complete the text with missing words.

1) The Hebrides are probably the best-known
2) The Hebrides are situated off the

of Scottish islands.

coast of Scotland.

3) These islands have a long history of occupation

back to 6500 BC.

4) The historical and cultural of the Hebrides was greatly influenced

by Celtic, Norse and English speaking people.
5) Nowadays the Hebrides contain the
Gaelic speakers in Scotland.

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concentration of Scottish

 Decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Adams family has no problems with planning their holidays.
2) Adams father finds fishing to be the best kind of rest.
3) Adam likes doing sightseeing.
4) Adams mother likes to go shopping during the holidays.
5) Adams father doesnt mind shopping.
6) Adams sister prefers spending her time sunbathing on the beach.

Tick the points which are mentioned in the text.

1) The name of the camp.

2) The location of the camp.
3) The accommodation.
4) The dates of arrival and departure at/from the camp.
5) The activities provided in the camp.
6) The people who work in the camp.
7) The timetable.
8) The food.
9) The transport to get to the camp.
10) The price of the camp.

Tick the correct box.

Who:

Peter

Mike

1) spent the weekend at Theme Park?

2) went on the roller-coaster a few years ago?
3) enjoyed the roller-coaster?
4) has the elder brother?
5) advises to visit Theme Park?
6) was at Theme Park at the age of ten?
7) has a chance to visit Theme Park?

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Date

Form 8

Name

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the second term)

Variant 2

Circle the correct answer.

1)



2)



3)

What did Jane work for before?

a) For newspapers only.
b) For magazines, but not for newspapers.
c) For newspapers and magazines.
Why is the magazine different from a local newspaper?
a) The magazine doesnt look like a local newspaper.
b) The information it contains differs from the information in a local newspaper.
c) You cant buy the magazine and a local newspaper at the same place.
What kind of information does the magazine not have?
a) Information about some famous people.
b) Information about local news and events.
c) Information about the lives of ordinary people.

Match the names with the kinds of sport the children usually do.
1) Mike

a) horse-riding

2) Sam

b) table tennis

3) Jack

c) volleyball

4) Paul

d) swimming

5) Susan

e) karate

6) Ann

f) tennis

Complete the text with missing words.

1) The Hebrides are
2) They are
Hebrides.

off the west coast of Scotland.

divided into two main groups: the Inner and the Outer

3) These islands have a long

of occupation dating back to 6500 BC.

and cultural development of the Hebrides was greatly

4) The
influenced by Celtic, Norse and English speaking people.
5) This fact is reflected in the

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given to the islands.

 Decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1) Adams family havent planned their holidays yet.
2) Adams father prefers fishing at sea.
3) Adam wants to travel around Europe this summer.
4) Adam doesnt like to go shopping.
5) Adams sister enjoys shopping with her mother.
6) Adam doesnt believe that lying on the beach is the best way to spend summer
holidays.

Tick the points which are not mentioned in the text.

1) The name of the camp.

2) The accommodation.
3) The place where the camp is located.
4) The dates of arrival and departure at/from the camp.
5) The medical staff of the camp.
6) The activities provided in the camp.
7) The timetable.
8) The food.
9) The transport to get to the camp.
10) The age of the campers.

Tick the correct box.

Who:
1) had wonderful holidays?
2) has never been to Disneyland?
3) has got an aunt?
4) was at Theme Park?
5) should visit Disneyland?
6) advises to visit Disneyland?
7) travelled to another place at the age of twelve?

Margaret

Jane

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Date

Form 8

Name

READING (The second term)

Variant 1

Choose the best word to fill in the gaps.

All of 1)

used to think about Egypt as the country of pharaohs

and pyramids. However, to 2)

Egypt in a real way, these facts

are not 3) . Bedouin tourism was organized a long time ago. In

an oasis, I was greeted as an honoured guest by native Bedouins dressed in
4)

clothes. I rode on camels and donkeys throughout the night.

A black-eyed Arab was singing, so it seemed, especially for me. I fell asleep in
a traditional Bedouin marquee When the morning 5) , during the camel
walk, the Bedouin took out a modern mobile phone from 6)

clothes

which were actually jeans and, in pure English, started retelling how his business was
7) . Such is the country, this is the way they live
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

A
we
understand
such
nation
came
them
coming

B
our
understood
enough
national
arrived
his
following

C
us
understanding
too
nationality
reached
him
going

Use the text of the first task and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).
1) Nowadays Egypt isnt associated only with pyramids and pharaohs.
2) Bedouin tourism has recently appeared in Egypt.
3) The song of the Arab seemed to be for the only person.
4) Tourists ride camels and donkeys in day-time only.
5) The Bedouin could speak English rather well.

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the name of the themes from the box for the pieces of articles. Three themes
Choose
are extra.
politics, culture, sport, economy, education, music, science
1) The International Money Fund is working to arrange a huge credit line that would
allow emerging-market countries desperate for foreign capital to borrow dollars.

2) Three CDs of excerpts are to be released next month by the Marston record label
in the United States.
3) The United States has little to show from its diplomatic silence with Iran. Iran has
proceeded with its nuclear enrichment programme.
4) In the division series, the Rays beat the team that led the American League in
home runs, the Chicago White Sox.

Match the questions with the answers. Two answers are extra.
1) Which is your favourite magazine?
2) What was the film about?
3) Have you planned anything for the holidays?
4) When are you leaving?
5) How are you going to buy a new mobile phone?
6) What are you doing at the weekend?

a) In an hour, I think.
b) Carrie and I might see a film.
c) I always buy Natalie.
d) It seems to me they have already left.
e) About the travel to Africa.
f) For three hours.
g) Not yet.
h) I might ask my dad for some money.

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Date

Form 8

Name

READING (The second term)

Variant 2

Choose the best word to fill in the gaps.

From the tallest hill in Jerusalem, you are able to 1)

Jordan. Although it is

not the symbol of Jordanian history, the capital of this country Amman creates
a 2)

impression. But the main tourist 3)

in Jordan is

Petra, the ancient city that the early Arab people cut in the rocks. When the sun
4) , the rocks gain a bright rose-red colour, for which Jordan received
its name the Rose-red country. Petra can be seen in 5)
booklet as well as in Hollywood films. It will take 6)

tourist

more than a day

to see this masterpiece and have a complete picture of it. A magnificent city of
the civilization that once used to be great now 7)

Jordan millions of

dollars. After all, tourists are curious and not greedy people.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

A
see
good-looking
attract
seats
every
you
collects

B
saw
pleased
attractive
sets
all
your
puts

C
seen
pleasant
attraction
sits
most
yours
brings

Use the text of the first task and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F).
1) Amman is the only city which takes an important place in the history of Jordan.

2) Young Arabs cut Petra in the rocks.

3) The colour of the rocks becomes rose-red at sunrise.
4) Tourists spend a lot of money in Petra.
5) One day isnt enough to do sightseeing in Petra.

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the name of the themes from the box for the pieces of articles. Three themes
Choose
are extra.
politics, education, music, business, art, science, sport
1) Small businesses do not have the clout of their large rivals to negotiate credit
terms with banks and suppliers, so they cannot cut prices profitably to attract
bargain-hunters.
2) Milan scored twice in four first-half minutes through an own-goal by the Heerenveen
defender Calvin Jong-a-Ping and then a close-range shot by Gatuso the Italy
midfielders first goal since January. 
3) In painting, that largely means a form of Photo Realism that is sometimes agitated
with heavy brushwork and reminiscent of Malcolm Morley. 
4) As part of our professional development sessions at the start of this school year,
the faculty at our school participated in a team-building exercise to learn more
about our leadership styles.

Match the questions with the answers. Two answers are extra.
1) Do you read everything in the magazine?
2) What about the scenery?
3) How long are you going to stay there?
4) What are you going to do tonight?
5) When do you want to go?
6) Has your brother returned from the trip?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

Im not sure. I might go to the cinema.

In half an hour I think.
That sounds nice.
No, the horoscopes are stupid.
Not yet.
Some years ago.
The mountains are picturesque.
For a week, I suppose.

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Date

Form 8

Name

WRITING (the second term)

Variant 1

Complete the sentences with say, speak, ask, tell, using them in the correct tense.
1) My friend

me about a new film he had seen a week before.

2) How many languages

your cousin ? my teacher

me yesterday.

3) Sorry, I cant understand what you have just

4) Tomorrow our teacher
5) She

me.

us the marks for the test.

she had no time for that.

6) My little brother

me so many questions yesterday.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.

Dear Linda,
I

(to write) to tell you about our holidays. We 

to Cannes five days ago. This city

we

(to stay) at

This place
I
I

(to be) fantastic! The hotel

(to be) in the city centre. We

(travel) around the country and

different places every day. We

(to come)

(to visit)

(already to be) to St Tropez.

(to be) famous for lots of amazing villas of rich people.

(to send) you some postcards with the sights of France.

(to buy) them yesterday. I 

(already to try) a lot of traditional French dishes. They

be) delicious. Tomorrow we
I hope I
Love,
Betty

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(to

(to drive) to the south of France.

(to take) nice photos there.

 Make these sentences passive.

1) They grow beautiful flowers in this botanical garden.


2) They built a new hospital in our town last year.


3) Somebody has posted the letters.


4) Somebody will deliver the tickets tomorrow.


5) They have organized a wonderful show.


a letter to your friend and tell about your plans for the summer holidays.
Write
Explain your ideas (10 sentences).















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Date

Form 8

Name

WRITING (the second term)

Variant 2

Complete the sentences with say, speak, ask, tell, using them in the correct tense.
1) He
at me.

not

2) I promise I
me to do it.
3) He

French,

not

Mary and looked

anybody your secret until you allow

he would finish the report in two days.

4) At our last excursion the guide

that castle.

us a very beautiful legend about

5) The boy came up to the policeman and

the bus stop.
6) What
daughter.

him to show the way to

you just ? the woman

her

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

Dear Janet,
I

(to write) to you from Vienna. My family and I 

(to come) here a week ago. We

(to stay) in a comfortable

hotel in the centre of the city. The weather

We

(to be) fine.

(to do) sightseeing. We 

(already to be) to St Stephens Cathedral and some palaces. I 

(to take) some photos of them. They
Yesterday we

(to try) some local dishes. They all 

(to be) delicious, especially the cakes. Tomorrow we

(to go)

to a concert of Strauss music. You know my mum

(to be)

fond of waltzes. We
we
Love,
Helen

48

(to be) so beautiful!

(not to do) shopping yet, but I hope

(to have) enough time for it.

 Make these sentences passive.

1) Every year they invite some famous people to this festival.


2) They will open an art exhibition in a month.


3) They have published several detective stories in this magazine.


4) Somebody wrote an article about a local businessman a month ago.


5) This musical company has just released a new disc of that rock group.


a letter to your friend and tell about your best holidays. Explain your ideas
Write
(10 sentences).















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Date

Form 8

Name

EXPRESS-TESTS
TEST 1
Variant 1

Circle the correct word.

1) Mother said/told the children to tidy the room.
2) I said/told I would help you.
3) Vicky said/asked Boris to close the door.
4) The man told/asked the shop assistant to show him another book.
5) We said/told we had already prepared the project.
6) They said/asked me to tell his phone number.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.

1) He said he 

(to go) on a business trip in two days.

2) Kelly said her friends 

(already to see) that show.

3) The woman said she 

(to talk) with her sister at that moment.

4) Bill told Polly he usually 

(to spend) his holidays in the mountains.

5) Jane told her mother she 

(to cook) supper an hour before.

Report the statements.

1) Helen said, I have never tried grilled fish.


2) We said, Tony will wait for you at the theatre, Liz.


3) Bobby said, My brother left home an hour ago.


4) Granny said, We are having dinner now.


5) Suzan said, My mother usually does the shopping on Friday.


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Date

Form 8

Name

TEST 1
Variant 2

Circle the correct verb.

1) Mike told/said to his friend that he was very busy.
2) Molly said/asked she would be ready in some minutes.
3) Children said/asked the teacher to explain the rule to them.
4) Tony said/told his cousin to buy a fresh newspaper.
5) Mother said/asked the children not to be late.
6) Diana said/told she was having breakfast.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.

1) Robert said he 

(never to be) at that museum.

2) Jack said he 

(to phone) me the day after.

3) Dolly told her friend she 

(to watch) a film at that time.

4) They told they 

(to buy) flowers the next day.

5) She said she 

(to meet) him the day before.

Report the statements.

1) Rosy said, My mother will return home in two hours.

2) Tom said, Dont speak so loudly, Nick.

3) The teacher said, The pupils are writing a dictation.

4) Natalie said, I have already read the article.

5) Frank said, We usually visit our grandparents on Saturdays.

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Date

Form 8

Name

Test 2
Variant 1

Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

facilities

improve

decided

education

primary

1) British children go to
2) Higher

equipment

school at the age of five.

is necessary nowadays. 3) Some boys

to stay after classes yesterday to train for asport competition.

4) Our school laboratory has all modern for making
Science experiments. 5) This school has excellent sport
tennis courts, a modern gymnasium and a swimming pool. 6) A lot of pupils attend
extra classes to

their knowledge.

Match the forms of the verbs with the correct tenses.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

has learned
took
was making
depends
will punish
is speaking
had received

Report the statements.

a) Present Simple
b) Present Continuous
c) Present Perfect
d) Past Continuous
e) Past Simple
f) Past Perfect
g) Future Simple

1) Tony said, I will enter the university after finishing school.


2) Boys said, We have already prepared the project.

3) Mother said, I saw your teacher yesterday, Mark.

4) Granny said, I cant cook the cake as I have no apples.

5) The teacher said, Children are playing on the playground.

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Date

Form 8

Name

Test 2
Variant 2

Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

secondary

punishment

respect

well-equipped

permission

attend

1) When the teacher enters the classroom all the pupils stand up to show
their . 2) We got the

to work

in the computer class after the lessons. 3) After finishing the 

school all the pupils take exams and receive the certificates. 4) A lot of children

different clubs after classes. 5) The gymnasium in

for going in for sport. 6) Is there any
this school is really 
in your school for being late for classes?

Match the forms of the verbs with the correct tenses.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

had written
was looking
shows
built
are painting
will improve
has memorized

Report the statements.

a) Present Simple
b) Present Continuous
c) Present Perfect
d) Future Simple
e) Past Simple
f) Past Continuous
g) Past Perfect

1) The girl said, I can get to school by bus.


2) Jack said, I got an e-mail letter from my Chinese friend yesterday.

3) The boy said, Our teachers dont allow us to talk during the lessons.

4) Sue said, I have just cooked supper.

5) Father said, I will buy you a new computer next month, Frank.


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Name

TEST 3
Variant 1
the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (the Future Simple or the Present
Put
Simple tense).
1) If she
magazine for you.

(to have) enough money, she

2) They
airport.

(to phone) us before they

3) I

(to go) for a walk after I

4) She
(to return) home.
5) They
hand.

(to arrive) at the

(to finish) my report.

(to help) me with the cooking when she 

(to start) singing as soon as he

6) When you

(to buy) afresh

(to wave) his

(to choose) the place for spending holidays we

(to book) the tickets.

Circle the correct form of the verbs.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

A new Zoo was opened/has been opened in our city last month.
The flowers are ordered/will be ordered next Friday.
She wasnt told/hasnt been told the news yet.
That building was destroyed/has been destroyed many years ago.
A new exhibition is opened/will be opened in a week.
This festival is held/was held in our city every year.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.

1) Two burglars 

2) My sister 
3) A new disc of this singer 

(just to decorate) the house for the party.

(to release) next month.

4) The e-mail 

(not to read) yet.

5) Somebody 

(to bring) the newspaper five minutes ago.

6) The cover for the magazine 

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(to catch) by the police last week.

(to design) last Monday.

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Name

TEST 3
Variant 2
the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (the Future Simple or the Present
Put
Simple tense).
1) I (to tell) you as soon as I
about this country.
2) He
the university.

(to find) any information

(to have) to study hard if he

3) When you
(to go) to the concert.
4) Until it

(to want) to enter

(to return) home from school, we 

(to stop) raining, they

(to stay) at home.

5) She (to write) the report after she

results of the experiment.
6) As soon as the waiter
something to eat.

(to come), they

(to get) the

(to order)

Circle the correct form of the verbs.

1) Animals in the Zoo are fed/have been fed twice a day.
2) The walls of the hall were painted/have been painted three days ago.
3) The building of this bridge is finished/will be finished in a month.
4) The dinner was just cooked/has just been cooked.
5) The letters are delivered/have been delivered to our office every day.
6) The invitations werent sent/havent been sent yet.

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense and voice.

1) The letters 

2) The telephone 
3) Somebody 
4) Breakfast 
5) They 
6) The letters 

(just to deliver) to the office.

(to repair) two days ago.
(just to steal) my purse.
(to serve) from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m.
(to order) some meat pies for me before I arrived.
(to type) in some minutes.

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Name

Test 4
Variant 1

Choose the words from the box for their definitions.

amazing

a trade

society

to encourage

creativity

a journalist

1) Someone who writes news reports for newspapers and magazines.

2) The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods within a country or between
countries.
3) The ability to use your imagination to produce new ideas or make new things.

4) To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

5) Very good, especially in an unexpected way.

6) A large group of people who share laws, organisations, customs. 

Complete the sentences with say, speak, tell, and ask.

1) My cousin can
2)

two foreign languages.

us all the news you have heard, said Molly.

3) If you have questions, you may

teacher at the end of the lesson.
4) I didnt

them, said the

I had a problem, says my friend.

5) She thinks you

too fast.

6) Its easy and pleasant to

the truth.

Match the two parts of the sentences.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

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If I have time,
She will phone you
They will go to the cinema
When you get the e-mail letter,
If he looks through the magazine,

a) if they buy the tickets.

b) I will phone you.
c) he will find some interesting articles.
d) when she comes home.
e) you will tell us the news.

Date

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Name

Test 4
Variant 2

Choose the words from the box for their definitions.

a heading

to guarantee

a periodical
to increase

to subscribe

entertaining

1) A magazine, especially one about serious subjects which is published in certain

periods of time.
2) To rise in number or amount.
3) The title written at the beginning of a piece of writing, or at the beginning of part
of a book.
4) Amusing and interesting.
5) To promise to do something or to promise that something will happen. 
6) To pay money, usually once a year, to have copies of a newspaper or a magazine
sent to you.

Complete the sentences with say, speak, tell, and ask.

1)
2) They

us about your plans for the holidays, said Witty.

that the idea is really good.

3) Can I
journalist said.
4) She must

you some questions about your family? the

slowly so that the foreigners can understand her.

5) He didnt
6) Could you

that the film was interesting.

us the time, please?

Match the two parts of the sentences.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

When she arrives,

If I have his phone number,
They will buy a car
As soon as I finish my work,
He will continue speaking

a) if they have enough money.

b) I will have a rest.
c) well take her to the hotel.
d) if you dont interrupt him.
e) Ill call him.

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Name

Test 5
Variant 1

Rewrite the sentences using the Passive Voice.

1) Two seas wash the country. 

2) Everybody knows this writer as a wonderful novelist. 

3) They planted a lot of flowers last year. 

4) The pupils have finished the project on History. 

5) They have just solved the problem. 

Write the sentences in direct speech.

1) She told that she had already been to this country.


2) David said he was preparing the report.


3) Nelly said she would move to a new flat in a week.


4) Mother said she usually did the shopping on weekends.


5) The boys said they could play volleyball rather well.

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Name

Test 5
Variant 2

Rewrite the sentences using the Passive Voice.

1) They organized a wonderful festival last year. 

2) They have made the experiment. 

3) Everybody knows this city as the centre of industry. 

4) They have already published the article. 

5) A big desert separates the town from the sea. 

Write the sentences in direct speech.

1) Ann told Sally she had already read her article.


2) Paul said he would be ready in some minutes.


3) Nigel said he always prepared projects for the lessons.


4) Mother said she was cleaning the room.


5) The girl said she could play the piano very well.

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TEXTS FOR TEACHERS

1.

Test 1
Variants 1, 2
Morning, Susan. Why are you so sad?
Oh, Phil, Monday is such a difficult day!
Really? I didnt know you dislike Mondays.
Dislike! I just hate this day of the week! First of all I have to get up very early because my lessons start at
a quarter past eight.
Come on, Sue, it isnt a problem to have an early morning after a good weekend.
Not for me, Phil. Im not a good riser especially after the weekend. Besides, all the subjects on this day
are so boring!
And what subjects do you have on Monday, Sue?
Well, I have Maths and Biology, Geography and Chemistry. The only subject Im interested in on
Monday is History, but it is the last lesson in my timetable.
Then Im luckier than you are, Sue. Monday is OK with me as I have the lessons I like.
And what lessons do you like, Phil?
Well, my favourite ones are Physics and Information Technology and they are both on Monday. I also
think that Chemistry is rather exciting, but in my timetable its on Wednesday.
Oh, Wednesday is the best day of the week. I dont have the first lesson at school on this day.

1.

2.

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Listening Comprehension (the first term)

Variants 1, 2
How do you like your new school, Andy?
Oh, its wonderful.
Really? What is so good about it?
You see, auntie, it has excellent facilities. There are two large gyms, a tennis court and a football field.
We have PE lessons four times a week, girls and boys do sports in separate groups.
Well, its really comfortable. But is PE the only advantage of your school, Andy?
Of course not. There is a modern science lab and two computer rooms. We often do Science experiments
and we do a lot of projects with the help of the Internet.
And where is your school situated? Is it far from your house?
Well, the school is rather far, but it is close to public transport, so it doesnt take much time to get to
school. By the way, there is a free school car park and your parents can always give you a lift.
Andy, do you have lunch at school?
Sure. There is a canteen there. Its rather cheap, but I prefer to bring packed lunch.
Popular Music
Popular music is music belonging to any of a number of musical styles that are offered to the general
public. It stands in contrast to classical music, which historically was the music of the elite and people of the
upper society. Popular music is sometimes associated with pop music, although pop music usually refers to
a specific musical genre. Popular music dates at least as far back as the middle of the 19th century and is
commonly subdivided into genres. Different genres were listened to by different age groups. For example,
Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra both were the most popular recording artists, but Elvis was best known
among teenagers of the 1960s while Frank Sinatra was most popular among adults. Some musical critics
believe that art is represented by classical music when the only aim of popular music is to entertain people.
However, many popular works show a high level of artistry and musical innovation.

3.

Variant 1
1) Can you help me to find this book, please?
You may use the catalogue over there to find it.
2) Will you join me for lunch, Greg?
Sure, I have left my packed lunch at home.
3) What do you think about the sound?
Its great! The guitar is especially wonderful!
4) May I have a look at his selection of detective stories, please?
Here you are.
How much is it?
Twelve pounds.
Variant 2
1) Do you enjoy the concert?
Sorry, but I always feel sleepy at the sounds of the violin.
2) Can I take this novel, please?
Of course you can. Remember to return it in a fortnight.
3) Where is the workshop, please?
Its on the ground floor, next to the gym.
4) This is the best moment of the concert!
Thats true. This hit is my favourite!

4.

Variant 1
Paris Alive is a new book of a talented young author. He has already become well known to our readers
as a writer of novels, but now he has turned to writing short stories with great success. The stories tell about
the daily lives of the Parisians and happen in eight different places for example, one story takes place at
the door of a hotel, another in the hospital and another at a car park.

5.

Variant 2
The Last Song is an exciting novel about the life and death of a famous singer and composer. Our readers
have already enjoyed the collection of detective stories The Letter by this talented author. Now you have
achance to meet the world of music and to read about one of the most mysterious personalities of the world
of art.
Variants 1, 2
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States. It is located in three buildings in
Washington, DC, and it is the largest library in the world and it holds the largest number of books, recordings,
photographs, maps and manuscripts. The head of the library is the Librarian of Congress.
The Library of Congress was established by Congress in 1800 and was housed in the United States
Capitol for most of the 19th century. During the War of 1812 most of the original collection of the books
were destroyed, but President Thomas Jefferson sold more than 6000 books from his personal library to the
Library of Congress. Since then the Library of Congress has grown in size and importance.
Nowadays the library is open to the general public for academic research and tourists. Only those who
have a Reader Identification Card may enter the reading rooms and use the collection of the library. Every
person who is at least 16 years old, can get the Reader Identification Card after presenting his drivers
licence, state Identification Card or passport. However, only the members of Congress and the staff of the
Library of Congress can remove items from the library buildings. Today the librarys collection of more than
130 million items includes more than 29 million books and other printed materials in 460 languages, more
than 58 million manuscripts and the largest rare book collection in North America.

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6.

VARIANT 1
Hello. This is the ticket office of the Imperial Palace. Can I help you?
Do you have tickets for the show of the group Ice Dessert?
Just a moment. Yes, there are some tickets left, but the price is rather high.
How much are they?
They are 25 pounds each. But the seats are very comfortable, not far from the stage.
What time does the show start?
At 7 p.m. next Friday.
Are there any shows on Saturday?
Yes, there is one, but there are no tickets left for this show.
What a pity! Can I book two tickets for Friday?
Sure. Do you mind seats 13 and 14? They are just in the centre.
Good. Thank you.
You can take the tickets any day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Goodbye.
VARIANT 2
Hello. This is the ticket office of the Central Concert Hall. Can I help you?
Do you have tickets for the concert of the group Space Travellers?
Just a moment. Yes, there are some tickets left, but they are rather expensive.
How much do they cost?
They are 35 pounds each. But the seats are very comfortable, not far from the stage.
What time does the concert start?
At 8 p.m. next Thursday.
Are there any concerts on Friday or Saturday?
Yes, there are some, but there are no tickets left.
What a pity! Can I book two tickets for Thursday?
Sure. Do you mind seats 16 and 17? They are just in the centre.
Good. Thank you.
You can take the tickets any day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Goodbye.
Test 4
Variants 1, 2
Wait for me, Steve. Id like to buy a newspaper.
Do you like reading newspapers, Polly? Girls are usually fond of reading magazines.
You are quite right, Steve, but its not for me. You see, my parents are interested in some advertisements,
so Mum asked me to buy any newspaper containing information of this kind.
It seems to me reading advertisements must be boring.
My parents read such newspapers not for amusement. They prefer reading another kind of literature for
pleasure.
And what do they enjoy reading? Magazines?
Oh, no. My parents prefer to read books.
And what kinds of magazines do you like reading, Polly?
Well, you know, the ones with bright covers and a lot of articles about fashion and the life of celebrities.
But I dont have enough time for reading, and buy magazines once a month at the most. Iusually exchange
magazines with my friends.
Well, I dont buy any magazines. You know, there are a lot of on-line magazines on the Internet. You
dont need to spend money and they always have the latest information about everything you are
interested in.
Really? I have never tried to look for such magazines on the Internet!

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Listening Comprehension (the second term)

Variants 1, 2
1. Im Jane Buster and Im here today to tell about my work. People ask me why I decided to start a new
magazine. Well, Ive been a journalist for many years working for newspapers and magazines in this country
and abroad. I have always dreamt of starting my own magazine, not because I want to be rich but because
I want to do something different. And now I have done it! It is different from other magazines and Im sure
its going to be successful. Speaking about the magazine itself, its a local magazine that will come out each
Thursday its the same size as the local weekly newspaper and in fact, it looks very similar, but it doesnt
carry news and it doesnt report on events as they happen. I think it is an important difference. You can buy
it in all the usual places you would buy your local newspaper.
In our magazine we want to write about the lives of local people. They may be famous or not but they have all
done something interesting such as developing a new business. There are several famous artists in the city who
have talked to us about their lives, in the first issue. We hope to interview a wide variety of people.
2.

Were you busy during your spring holidays, Mike? I phoned you, but your mum told you werent in the
city.
Quite right, Nick. I went to the sports camp with my friends.
Well, I know youre fond of volleyball.
Yes, I am. But we all did new sports there. I had some horse-riding lessons.
Really? What did the others do?
Well, Sam went skating.
But he has never tried! He has always played tennis.
Right, but he was so happy to learn skating.
Did Jack go with you?
Yes, he played volleyball and his cousin Paul played basketball.
Did they? Usually Jack plays table tennis and Paul does karate.
But they played volleyball well. And Susan tried to play golf.
Was it difficult for her? She had never tried before.
Yes, she goes horse-riding, but she enjoyed playing golf greatly. And Ann played football!
Football! I cant believe it. She hadnt played any ball games before.
Yes, she had always been fond of swimming. But she found football to be an exciting game. Oh, we all
had a wonderful time in the camp.
I hope I can join you next time.

3. The Hebrides are probably the best-known group of Scottish islands which are situated off the west coast
of Scotland. They are traditionally divided into two main groups: the Inner and the Outer Hebrides. These
islands have a long history of occupation dating back to 6500 BC. The historical and cultural development
of the Hebrides was greatly influenced by Celtic, Norse and English speaking people, this fact is reflected in
the names given to the islands. Nowadays the Hebrides contain the largest concentration of Scottish Gaelic
speakers in Scotland.
4.

Have you already decided about your summer holidays, Adam?

Well, not yet. We are still discussing the ways to spend the holidays.
Are there many ideas about the way to have a rest?
You see, Pam, all the members of my family think that his or her preference to spend holidays is the best
one. For example, my father enjoys fishing somewhere at a quiet river, sleeping in a tent and cooking
food on fire.
Dont you think its a good rest, Adam?
Well, not for me. I cant stay at one and the same place for a long time. I like travelling, seeing new places,
meeting new people. Last year I went on a tour around Europe. It was great! I met so many new friends!

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 Oh, travelling is a real fun. But does your mum like travelling?
Mum cant imagine her holidays without shopping. She knows all fashionable boutiques in every big city.
I hate shopping. You spend all day watching clothes and perfumes and in the evening you get so tired
that you cant move your legs. I dont enjoy such entertainments and neither does my father.
Well, Adam, what about your sister? Does she like to go shopping too?
No, the only thing Alice enjoys is lying on the beach or at a swimming pool and talking on the telephone
with her friends. Its too boring for me.
It seems to me you really have a problem with planning your holidays, Adam.
Yes, Pam. I suppose, the only reasonable decision is to spend the holidays separately.
5. Camp The Green Valley is a camp for boys situated in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This incredible summer
camp is located on a gorgeous 3-mile long fresh water lake with 15 acres of space for activities which
include sailing, golf, computers, water-skiing, tennis, football and lots more. We play daily at the local sport
grounds and often have our own tournaments. Excellent instructions are provided for every type of activity.
The fully trained staff consists of lifeguards and sport instructors who will ensure a safe and fun environment
for everyone on and off the sport grounds and the lake.
At the camp our philosophy is Happy food makes a happy camper. We offer healthy food for our
campers. We are also sensitive to each campers food allergy needs. Your kids are going to love food
were sure of it! We serve campers in two basic styles. They are buffets and family style. The buffets allow
us to give the campers choices. Family style is larger platters of food served to the tables. Once a week we
go outside for a burger and barbeque.
6.
VARIANT 1
Peter: How was your weekend, Mike?
Mike: It was fantastic! I had a wonderful weekend.
P: Im glad to hear it. How was it?
M: You know, Peter, I was in Theme Park.
P: Wow! With whom did you go there?
M: With my elder brother. You know, we went on the roller-coaster. I enjoyed it greatly. Have you ever
been to a roller-coaster, Peter?
P: Well, I was there some years ago.
M: You know what you should do, Peter?
P: What?
M: You should buy a ticket to Theme Park as soon as you can. Im sure youll have a great time there.
P: I think you are right. I havent been there since I was ten years old.
M: Well, this is your chance!
VARIANT 2
Margaret: How did you spend your holidays, Jane?
Jane: They were fantastic! I had really wonderful holidays.
M: Im glad to hear it. How was it?
J: You know, Margaret, I was in Disneyland.
M: Wow! With whom did you go there?
J: With my aunt and her family. You know, we saw a firework display. I enjoyed it greatly. Have you ever
been to Disneyland, Margaret?
M: No, I have never been there. I was only at Theme Park.
J: You know what you should do, Peter?
M: What?
J: You should buy a ticket to Disneyland as soon as you can. Im sure youll have a great time there.
M: I think you are right. I havent travelled to another place since I was twelve years old.
J: Well, this is your chance!

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Contents

Test 1 (UNIT 1. BACK TO SCHOOL!)

Variant 1................................................ 1
Variant 2................................................ 3

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the second term)

Variant 1...............................................38
Variant 2...............................................40

Test 2 (UNIT 2. I NEED A BOOK)

Variant 1................................................ 5
Variant 2................................................ 7

READING (the second term)

Variant 1...............................................42
Variant 2...............................................44

Test 3 (UNIT 3. MUSICS EVERYWHERE)

Variant 1................................................ 9
Variant 2...............................................11

WRITING (the second term)

Variant 1...............................................46
Variant 2...............................................48

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (the first term)

Variant 1...............................................13
Variant 2...............................................15

EXPRESS-TESTS

READING (the first term)

Variant 1...............................................17
Variant 2...............................................19
WRITING (the first term)
Variant 1...............................................21
Variant 2...............................................23
SPEAKING (the first term)
Variant 1...............................................25
Variant 2...............................................25
Test 4 (UNIT 4. DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY)
Variant 1...............................................26
Variant 2...............................................28
Test 5 (UNIT 5. GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLOOK)
Variant 1...............................................30
Variant 2...............................................32

TEST 1
Variant 1...............................................50
Variant 2...............................................51
Test 2
Variant 1...............................................52
Variant 2...............................................53
TEST 3
Variant 1...............................................54
Variant 2...............................................55
Test 4
Variant 1...............................................56
Variant 2...............................................57
Test 5
Variant 1...............................................58
Variant 2...............................................59
TEXTS FOR TEACHERS..................................60

Test 6 (UNIT 6. HAVE A GOOD TIME!)

Variant 1...............................................34
Variant 2...............................................36

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