Контрольные задания для 8 класса к учебнику Английский в фокусе Модуль 6

Test 6 A (Module 6)

Vocabulary

A Fill in the missing word. There are two answers you do not need to use.

Native, beneath, give, varied, drive, catch, snaps, unspoilt, majestic, sunstroke, boat, landmarks

1. I can't stand Ben and Liz. They ______ me crazy.

2. You should wear a hat in hot weather and drink lots of water to avoid __________ .

3. We had a _________ view of the ocean from our hotel room.

4. All the flights are delayed, so we are all in the same ________ .

5. Did you know that the _______ people of Australia are called Aborigines?

6. I was cleaning out my room and found some old _________ from our childhood holidays.

7. Can you please _________ me a lift to school, Dad?

8. The area was __________ countryside, before the town was built.

9. There was a ________ menu at the hotel restaurant.

10. If we hurry, we can _______ the 8 o'clock train.

B Underline the correct item.

11. What time does the plane arrive/reach in London?

12. A team of scientists is on an excursion/expedition in Antarctica to study the climatic conditions there.

13. Tom threw the ball for his dog to fetch/bring .

14. Is there place/room for one more person in your car?

15. The documentary follows Colombus' journey/ voyage to the West Indies.

Grammar

C Rewrite the following statements in reported speech.

16. "It's so chilly this evening," Jill said. 19. "We'll go to Italy next year," said Jane.

17. "I visited Spain last year," he said. 20. "They are going away on holiday next week," Sue said.

18. "Tom was late this morning," Ben said. 21. "I haven't talked to Jane recently," Ann said.

D Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech.

22. "Learn about local laws and customs," she told me. 25. "Do you like French food?" he asked Ann.

23. "How old is the Taj Mahal?" a tourist asked me. 26. "Where is the nearest bus stop?' he asked.

24." Don't talk about religion or politics," he told me. 27. "Have you ever lived abroad?" Ben asked Sam.

Test 6 A (Module 6)

E Fill in: at, off, in, on, for, without, aside

28. Winter has started to set … already, so we can go skiing. 32. The boat sank with six passengers … board.

29. There are many boats … hire at Heritage Port. 33. We set … some money for a special holiday.

30. They will send you the tickets by Friday … delay. 34. He rented a jeep and set …to the village.

31. Shall we book our train tickets … advance? 35. She is spending a few days… the seaside.

Everyday English

F Complete the exchanges with the phrases below.

a) What a shame! b) Sounds good! c) It was fantastic. d) Good for you! e) Thank goodness!

36. I spent my whole holiday in bed with the flu. ____

37. Did you enjoy your trip around Europe? ____

38. I lost my passport, but it was found and returned to me 2 days later. ____

39. We didn't let the rain stop us from seeing the sites. ____

40. She's planning to spend 3 weeks on a Greek island this summer. ____

G Read the text and mark the statements as true (T), false (F) or doesn't say (DS).

Test 6 A (Module 6)

41. Gustave Eiffel also built the Statue of Liberty. ___

42. Guy de Maupassant didn't like the Eiffel Tower. ___

43. Over 2 million people have climbed the Eiffel Tower. ___

44. It took 5 years to complete the Eiffel Tower. ___

45. Different colours are used to repaint the Eiffel Tower. ___

H Listen to the speakers and choose the correct answer for each question.

46. Listen to a woman talking about choosing a holiday. What advice does she give?

A choose something suitable for you

B plan ahead

C visit many museums and landmarks

47. Listen to a man describing a business trip. How did he feel when he reached the hotel?

A Frustrated

B Annoyed

C Relieved

48. Listen to a man talking about his trip to Paris. What was he surprised with?

A The quality of food

B The friendly people

C The prices of things

49. Listen to a man talking about taking pictures. Which of the following the true?

A He only takes pictures of people

B He prefers taking pictures of unusual things

C He doesn't take pictures of landmarks

50. Listen to a girl talking about exchange programme. How was her experience?

A Strange

B Boring

C Exciting

Test 6 B (Module 6)

Vocabulary

A Fill in the missing word. There are two answers you do not need to use.

Native, beneath, varied, drive, catch, snaps, missed, sunstroke, boat, landmarks, booked, cuisine

1. Sam is going to Madrid with British Airways. He has already _____ a seat.

2. You aren't the only one waiting in this long queue. We're all in the same _____.

3. I took some _______ at the party.

4. As he walked, the leaves crunched _______ his feet.

5. Goulash soup is part of the traditional Hungarian ______.

6. Famous for its ________ landscapes, Canada is very outdoor enthusiast's dream.

7. We only have a few minutes to ________ the bus. Let's hurry.

8. Oh, you poor thing! You got _____ from lying on the beach for too long.

9. I don't know how Ann babysits those naughty children. They ____ me up the wall!

10. Ben was late going to the airport. Sadly, he _____ his flight.

B Underline the correct item.

11. We arrived/ reached Rome early in the evening.

12. Ann, can you bring/fetch a towel from the bathroom?

13. We went on a guided tour/ excursion of the museum.

14. This would be a nice room/place for a picnic.

15. Helen is going on a business trip/voyage to Japan next week.

Grammar

C Rewrite the following statements in reported speech.

16. "We won the final match," Charlie said. 19. "I'll call you tomorrow," she said to me.

17. "It's so chilly this evening," Jill said. 20. "We're living in New York now," Steve said.

18. "I can speak German," he said. 21. "I haven't heard from Bob for quite some time," Paul said.

D Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech.

22. "Do not carry large amounts of cash," she told me. 25. "What are you doing?" Rick asked me.

23. "What is Moscow like?" David asked Bill. 26. "Have a valid passport," the travel agent told me.

24." Have you ever been to the USA?' he asked me. 27. "Do not leave your luggage unattended," he told me.

Test 6 B (Module 6)

E Fill in at, off, in, on, for, without, aside

28. I booked my holidays … advanced this year. 32. Hotels offer special rates if you travel … season.

29. Please send me the information … delay. 33. They spent a week … the seaside last summer.

30. There are many bikes … hire in Helsinki. 34. I've been setting … a bit of money all year for my

31. We had to set … early in the morning to catch the holidays.

train. 35. The plane crashed with 126 passengers … board.

Everyday English

F Complete the exchanges with the phrases below.

a) Sounds good! b) Thank goodness! c) What a shame! d) Good for you! e) It was fantastic.

36. I lost my passport, but it was found and returned to me 2 days later. ___

37. Did you enjoy your trip around Europe? ___

38. We didn't let the rain stop us from seeing the sites. ___

39. She's planning to spend 3 weeks on a Greek island this summer. ___

40. I spent my whole holiday in bed with the flu. ___

G Read the text and mark the statements as true ( T), false ( F) or doesn't say ( DS) .

Test 6 B (Module 6)

41. Different colours are used to repaint the Eiffel Tower. ___

42. Gustave Eiffel also built the Statue of Liberty. ___

43. It took 5 years to complete the Eiffel Tower. ___

44. Guy de Maupassant didn't like the Eiffel Tower. ___

45. Over 2 million people have climbed the Eiffel Tower. ___

H Listen to the speakers and choose the correct answer for each question.

46. Listen to a woman talking about choosing a holiday. What advice does she give?

A visit many museums and landmarks

B plan ahead

C Choose something suitable for you

47. Listen to a man describing a business trip. How did he feel when he reached the hotel?

A Frustrated

B Relieved

C Annoyed

48. Listen to a man talking about his trip to Paris. What was he surprised with?

A The friendly people

B The quality of food

C The prices of things

49. Listen to a man talking about taking pictures. Which of the following the true?

A He only takes pictures of people

B He doesn't take pictures of landmarks

C He prefers taking pictures of unusual things

50. Listen to a girl talking about exchange programme. How was her experience?

A Exciting

B Boring

C Strange

KEY TO TESTS

TEST 6 A

A 1 drive 4 boat 7 give 10 catch

2 sunstroke 5 native 8 unspoilt

3 majestic 6 snaps 9 varied

B 11 arrive C 16 Jill said that it was so chilly that evening.

12 expedition 17 He said that he had visited Spain the last/ previous year.

13 fetch 18 Ben said that Tom had been late that morning.

14 room 19 Jane said that they would go to Italy the following year.

15voyage 20 Sue said that they were going away on holiday the following week.

21 Ann said that she hadn't talked to Jane recently.

D 22 She told me to learn about local laws and customs.

23 A tourist asked me how old the Taj Mahal was.

24 He told me not to talk about religion or politics.

25 He asked Ann if/whether she liked French food.

26 He asked where the nearest bus stop was.

27 Ben asked Sam if/whether he had ever lived abroad.

E 28 in 32 on

29 for 33 aside

30 without 34 off

31 in 35 at

F 36 a G 41 F H 46 a

37 c 42 T 47 c

38 e 43 DS 48 a

39 d 44 F 49 b

40 b 45 F 50 b

KEY TO TESTS

TEST 6 B

A 1 booked 4 beneath 7 catch 10 missed

2 boat 5 cuisine 8 sunstroke

3 snaps 6 varied 9 drive

B 11 reached C 16 Charlie said that they had won the final match.

12 fetch 17 He said that it was so chilly that evening.

13 tour 18 He said that he could speak German.

14 place 19 She told me that she would call me the next/ following day.

15 trip 20 Steve said that they were living in New York then.

21 Paul said that he hadn't heard from Bob for quite some time.

D 22 She told me not to carry large amounts of cash.

23 David asked Bill what Moscow was like?

24 He asked me if/ whether I had ever been to the USA.

25 Rick asked me what I was doing.

26 The travel agent told me to have a valid passport.

27 He told me not to leave my luggage unattended.

E 28 in 32 off

29 without 33 at

30 for 34 aside

31 off 35 on

F 36 b G 41 F H 46 c

37 e 42 F 47 b

38 d 43 F 48 b

39 a 44 T 49 c

40 c 45 DS 50 b

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