Контрольные задания для 8 класса к учебнику Английский в фокусе Модуль 5

Test 5 A (Module 5)

Vocabulary

A Circle the correct answer.

1. Is there anyone in the garden or is it just the wind … through the trees?

A whistling B drizzling C pouring

2. I'm tired of breathing car exhaust … every time I walk around the city.

A fog B smoke C fumes

3. Call… and pick up your CD sometime. 5. Thousands … their lives each year in natural disasters.

A in B out C on A waste B lose C miss

4. The rain isn't that bad; it's only … . 6. The concert was called … due to the storm.

A drizzling B roaring C howling A on B out C off

B Fill in the missing word. There are three words you do not need to use.

Huge, howled, avalanche, occur, endangered, pull, distributed, scorching, buried, extinct, injured

7. The skies were …. under the snow. 11. The wind … all night so I couldn't sleep.

8. The …people were immediately taken to hospital. 12. The lifeguard managed to …the child out of the water.

9. Be careful not to stay too long under the… sun. 13. Food and clothes have been …. among the homeless.

10. The panda is a(n) … species. 14. All flights have been cancelled because of the …

snowstorm.

Grammar

C Choose the correct item.

15. Mark has decided to join/joining an environmental organisation.

16. People should use/ to use eco-friendly cleaning products, which are safer for the environment.

17. Neighbouring countries promised sending/to send supplies and rescue workers to the areas that were hit by the hurricane.

18. Judy didn't let her children to go/go underwater diving.

19. Dan avoids buying/ to buy anything that cannot be recycled later.

20. I'll never forget taking/to take part in a rescue mission for the first time.

21. Peter was looking forward to starting/ to start his new job at the animal shelter.

22. Tina was proud to join/joining in the antiwar protest.

23. They are tired of live/ living in the dirty, noisy city, so they've decided to move to the countryside.

24. Sarah stopped to work/working on this project a month ago.

Test 5 A (Module 5)

D Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

25. These black bears are getting used to … on the wildlife reserve. (live)

26. When we were young, the river near town used to … so much cleaner. (be)

27. Frank had to get used to … on the left. (drive)

28. Rick used to … regular bulbs, but now he only buys energy-conserving ones. (buy)

E Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

29. A large part of the country's budget is spent on … . DEFEND

30. This year's World Kindness Concert will be full of terrific … . PERFORM

31. There is a … once a week for recyclable items. COLLECT

32. The protestors made a big … outside the town hall. DISTURB

Everyday English

F Choose the correct response.

33. A: I believe we should all do our part to help fight world hunger. B: a) It's terrible. b) True.

34. A: We should have a first aid kit in the car in case of emergency. B: a) I agree. b) It's shocking.

35. A: Did you know that there are already 700 extinct species of mammals? B: a) Really? I didn't know that. b) I agree.

36. A: Don't throw that bottle out, you should recycle it. B: a) Goodness me.

b) You're right.

Reading

G Read the following text and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).

Test 5 A (Module 5)

37. Heating and air conditioning influence the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air. ____

38. Home appliances don't need much energy to run. ____

39. When travelling, the only way to save energy is to use public transport. ____

40. You do not need to change your daily routine to save energy. ____

41. Everyone can participate in conserving energy and saving the planet. ____

H Listen to some people talking about environmental issues. Then, match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E). There is one extra statement.

A The speaker does not think that the Earth will recover from the damage it has suffered.

B The speaker didn't like the idea of car-pooling at first.

C The speaker realised he/she had to do his part for the environment after watching a TV show.

D The speaker wants to join an environmental organisation.

E The speaker wants to do something for the environment but it is not easy for him/her.

F The speaker found a solution to his/her problem after talking to others.

42 Speaker 1 ____

43 Speaker 2 ____

44 Speaker 3 ____

45 Speaker 4 ____

46 Speaker 5 ____

Test 5 B (Module 5)

Vocabulary

A Circle the correct answer.

1. Unfortunately, the match was called … due to bad weather.

A out B off C on

2. The … rain caused the driver to lose control of his car and crash into a tree.

A massive B huge C heavy

3. The dodo became … in 1681. 5. The rain isn't that bad; it's only … .

A inactive B disappeared C extinct A howling B drizzling C roaring

4.Tons of toxic … is produced by the factory each year. 6. Why don't you call … my sister while you're in Rome?

A waste B litter C rubbish A on B for C in

B Fill in the missing word. There are three words you do not need to use.

Flood, generate, fog, avalanche, horrific, endangered, distributed, collapsed, pollution, buried, extinct

7. The bald eagle is a(n) … species. 11. Food and clothes have been …. among the homeless.

8. An earthquake in the ocean can … a tsunami. 12. Some of the injuries doctors had to treat were quite … .

9. Big factories are responsible for water…. . 13. A five-storey building … like a house of cards.

10. When the … hit the area, dozens of people 14. Thick, morning … covered the city making it hard for

were snowed in for many hours. drivers to see.

Grammar

C Choose the correct item.

15. Ben was looking forward to starting/ to start his new job at the animal shelter.

16. I can't stand to hear/ hearing about needless suffering.

17. Erica was proud to join/joining in the antiwar protest.

18. He will never forget to see/ seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

19. The teacher made him writing/ write his essay again.

20. My brother agreed helping/ to help me clean the garage.

21. I can hear the children talk/ talking. They must still be awake.

22. Remember to lock/ locking the door when you are leave the house.

23. Countries should to support/support families living under the poverty line.

24. Tom is very anxious about passing/ pass the exam.

Test 5 B (Module 5)

D Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

25. They used to … a lot when they were younger. (travel)

26. It is difficult for the employees to get used to … extra hours. (work)

27. Mandy isn't used to … up late. (stay)

28. The city used to … tourists before the flood hit. (attract)

E Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.

29. Could you give me some … on how to plant these flowers? GUIDE

30. People are becoming more and more concerned about the … of the natural environment. PROTECT

31. Guess what! Tina sent me a wedding … . INVITE

32. She had the … of a college student. APPEAR

Everyday English

F Choose the correct response.

33. A: We must stop cutting down trees. B: a) I think you are right.

b) Sorry, I had no idea.

34. A: I think the government should introduce B: a) Goodness me! That's terrible!

stricter laws regarding child labour. b) I agree.

35. A: Don't throw the bottle out, you should recycle it. B: a) Goodness me! b) You're right.

36. A: Child labour is still a very big problem in some countries. B: a) I had no idea. b) What for?

Reading

G Read the following text and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).

1 disaster 2 ruined 3 difficulties 4 suffer 5 hit 6 trapped

FLOODS

Test 5 B (Module 5)

37. After too much rain a lake or river may flood the surrounding area. ____

38. Crops are damaged by flood waters. ____

39. When flood waters retreat, life immediately goes back to normal. ____

40. Cities at risk of flooding have built levees to protect them. ____

41. The 2005 flood in New Orleans was caused by a tsunami. ____

H Listen to some people talking about environmental issues. Then, match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E). There is one extra statement.

A The speaker realised he/she had to do his part for the environment after watching a TV show.

B The speaker found a solution to his/her problem after talking to others.

C The speaker does not think that the Earth will recover from the damage it has suffered.

D The speaker wants to do something for the environment but it is not easy for him/her.

E The speaker didn't like the idea of car-pooling at first.

F The speaker wants to join an environmental organisation.

42 Speaker 1 ____

43 Speaker 2 ____

44 Speaker 3 ____

45 Speaker 4 ____

46 Speaker 5 ____

KEY TO TESTS

TEST 5A

A 1 A 4 A

2 C 5 B

3 A 6 C

B 7 buried 11 howled

8 injured 12 pull

9 scorching 13 distributed

10 endangered 14 huge

C 15 to join 20 taking D 25 living

16 use 21 to starting 26 be

17 to send 22 to join 27 driving

18 go 23 living 28 buy

19 buying 24 working

E 29 defence F 33 b

30 performances 34 a

31 collection 35 a

32 disturbance 36 b

G 37 T H 42 E

38 F 43 A

39 F 44 B

40 F 45 C

41 T 46 F

KEY TO TESTS

TEST 5B

A 1 B 4 A

2 C 5 B

3 C 6 A

B 7 endangered 11 distributed

8 generate 12 horrific

9 pollution 13 collapsed

10 avalanche 14 fog

C 15 to starting 20 to help D 25 travel

16 hearing 21 talking 26 working

17 to join 22 to lock 27 staying

18 seeing 23 support 28 attract

19 write 24 passing

E 29 guidance F 33 a

30 protection 34 b

31 invitation 35 b

32 appearance 36 a

G 37 T H 42 D

38 T 43 C

39 F 44 E

40 T 45 A

41 F 46 B

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