Контрольные работы
по английскому языку
для уч-ся 8 класса
(УМК М. З. Биболетовой и др.
Enjoy English 8 кл.)
8th form
Progress Check – 1
V – 1
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: research – c)
a) an
experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
1) humid
a) misty b)
cool c) wet
2) icy
a) frosty b)
snowy c) nasty
3) spaceship
a) space travel b)
starship c) space flight
4) violent
a) weak b)
strong c) terrible
5) storm
a) wind b)
hurricane c) rain
II. Choose the word
which best completes the sentence.
Example: I'm sure that one day the scientists will … most of
medical problems.
a) take b)
solve c) explore
I'm sure
that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.
1. By exploring space we may
find another … we can live on.
a) distance b)
planet c) star
2. Natural disasters … cities
and towns, they injure and kill people and animals.
a) break b)
damage c) destroy
3. But people hope they will
travel through … in huge spaceships far from the Earth.
a) space b)
galaxies c) satellites
4. Scientists can now predict
most weather … and warn people of possible danger in advance.
a) problems b)
damage c) disasters
5. … is a sudden shaking of
the ground.
a) earthquake b)
flood c) drought
6. There are about 1,000 … in
our Galaxy.
a) satellites b)
planets c) stars
7. Sometimes the British have
weather from each … all in one day.
a) climate b)
season c) place
8. We don't know when men
began to dream … travelling in space.
a) of b)
about c) from
9. Why are you shaking …
laughter? - It's better to laugh than cry.
a) like b)
with c) from
10. I haven't seen them …
last Halloween.
a) since b) for
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DISASTER
More than 200 people were
killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
1. CHANGE
Thank goodness that our
weather isn't so … .
2. SUN
When we got to Spain,
it was very hot and … .
3. EXPLORE
Neil Armstrong was the first
… on the Moon.
4. SCIENCE
We have already discussed the
most important … problems on our planet.
5. TYPE
A very violent wind is … of a
tornado.
IV. Choose the correct
form of the verb.
1. I … him before we met at
the concert.
a) didn't see b)
wasn't seeing c) hadn't seen
2. When mother came home, the
children … the soup.
a) ate b) were
eating c) had eaten
3. The telegram … some
minutes after he had left.
a) came b) was
coming c) had come
4. While we … the road I saw
Victor.
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
8th form
Progress Check – 1
V – 2
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: research – c)
a) an
experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
1) cold
a) misty b)
windy c) cool
2) miserable
a) hard b)
terrible c) nasty
3) astronaut
a) spaceman b)
space travel c) spaceship
4) to break
a) to damage b) to
destroy c) to hurt
5) a problem
a) research b)
information c) trouble
II. Choose the word
which best completes the sentence.
Example: I'm sure that one day the scientists will … most of
medical problems.
a) take b)
solve c) explore
I'm sure
that one day the scientists will solve most of medical problems.
1. Every year different
natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic
eruptions happen on our … .
a) star b)
satellite c) planet
2. Jules Verne throws his
heroes into … by means of a huge gun.
a) distance b)
space c) the Moon
3. The terrible hurricane had
… all the houses by that time.
a) destroyed b)
damaged c) broken
4. We have been doing … into
space for many years already.
a) damage b)
research c) disasters
5. … is a long period of dry weather
when there is not enough water.
a) flood b)
earthquake c) drought
6. He climbed into his … and
in a few minutes he was out in space.
a) spacesuit b)
spaceship c) satellite
7. In Britain people often start conversations by talking
about the … .
a) seasons b)
weather c) disasters
8. The satellite was launched
… space three days ago.
a) in b) into
c) to
9. I shake … a leaf before
every exam.
a) like b)
with c) from
10. I haven't been to any
parties … a long time.
a) since b) for
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DISASTER
More than 200 people were
killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
1. BRIGHT
When I arrived, the sun began
to shine … .
2. FROST
It was lovely to ski down the
hills in Switzerland and the weather was … and snowy.
3. CONSTUCT
Sergei Korolev was the … of
the first spaceship.
4. DESTROY
The last earthquake in the USA
was very … .
5. TYPE
What kind of weather is … of
the northern part of Russia?
IV. Choose the correct
form of the verb.
1. He … the house before I
had time to ask him anything.
a) left b) was
leaving c) had left
2. When I rang up Mike, he …
still … the poem.
a) did … learnt
b) was … learning c) had learnt
3. I … to the hotel after I
had sent the telegram to my relatives.
a) returned b) was
returning c) had returned
4. While Kate … in America, she learnt a lot about a famous pop star Madonna.
a)
travelled b) was travelling c) had traveled
5. When … you … receive a
letter from your friend?
a) did …
receive b) were … receiving c) had … received
8th form
Progress Check – 2
V – 1
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing – c)
a)
frightening b) vital c) wonderful
1. to clear up
a) to protect b) to
pollute c) to clean
2. garbage
a) danger b)
litter c) bin
3. to save
a) to help b) to
prohibit c) to avoid
4. human being
a) nature b) man
c) animal
5. to destroy
a) to recycle b) to
pack c) to damage
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
pollution
environment throw away poison
waste plant
protected save
recyclable environmental
1. You shouldn't … the
garbage in the forest, woods or park after you have had your picnic there.
2. You can see this notice by
a river or a lake in some seasons when fish should be … .
3. Local government should
support the idea of recycling and provide each house with bins for different
types of …
4. Children should be taught
more protecting the … .
5. We can … trees and create
parks for endangered species.
6. Together we can … the
planet and all of us with it.
7. The … of the environment
is dangerous for people and wildlife.
8. If countries had spent
more money on scientific research, scientists would have solved some …
problems.
9. How much of … material is
actually recycled?
10. Rivers, lakes and seas
are filled with … : industrial, chemical and nuclear wastes.
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DANGER
It was a very dangerous
trip.
1. PROTECT
People of some professions
should wear … clothing.
2. NATURE
If you care about the
protection of the environment, you should buy only … food with no added
chemicals.
3. ECOLOGY
You have probably already
heard about such a profession as an … .
4. PREDICT
Scientists have made … and
they are alarming.
5. USE
Many things that we throw
away can still be … .
IV. Fill in the
definite article the if
needed.
1. … Volga runs into … Caspian
Sea.
2. … Pacific Ocean is very
deep.
3. … Kazbek is the highest
peak of … Caucasus mountains.
4. I have never been to … Lake
Onega.
5. … Washington is the
capital of … United States.
6. … Europe and … America
are separated by … Atlantic Ocean.
7. … Shetland Islands are
situated to the north of … Great Britain.
V. Choose the correct
translation of the sentences.
1. If she had asked me
yesterday, I would certainly have told her all about it.
a) Если она спросит меня вчера, я конечно расскажу ей
об этом.
b) Если бы
она спросила меня сегодня, я конечно рассказала бы ей об этом.
с) Если бы она
спросила меня вчера, я конечно рассказала бы ей об этом.
2. If he weren't such an
outstanding actor, he would not have so many admirers.
a) Если бы он не был столь выдающимся актером (сейчас),
у него не было бы столько поклонников.
b) Если
бы он не был столь выдающимся актером (тогда), у него не было бы столько
поклонников.
3. If he lived in St Petersburg, he would go to the Hermitage every week.
a) Если он будет жить в Санкт-Петербурге, он будет
ходить в Эрмитаж каждую неделю.
b) Если
бы он жил в Санкт-Петербурге сейчас, он ходил бы в Эрмитаж каждую неделю.
с) Если бы он жил
в Санкт-Петербурге тогда, он сходил бы в Эрмитаж на прошлой неделе.
VI. Complete the sentences,
using Conditional II and III.
Example: If we … (throw away) less rubbish, our planet would be
nicer and cleaner. - If we threw away less rubbish, our planet would be nicer
and cleaner.
1. If you (do) your morning
exercises every day, your health would be much better.
2. If I (be) you, I would
agree to go to the museum.
3. If they (not go) to Moscow last year, they wouldn't have heard that famous musician.
4. I (write) the composition
long ago if you had not disturbed me.
5. If you really loved music,
you (go) to the Philarmonic much more often.
6. If she hadn't sent this
letter yesterday, my brother (be) at home now.
7. If you (ring up) earlier,
she would be here now.
8th form
Progress Check – 2
V – 2
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing – c)
a)
frightening b) vital c) wonderful
1. to throw away
a) to recycle b) to
get rid of c) to avoid
2. rubbish
a) trash b)
packaging c) can
3. to protect
a) to prohibit b) to
pack c) to save
4. vital (problems)
a) environmental b)
crucial c) dangerous
5. to disappear
a) to die out b) to
pollute c) to clean
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
environment cut down causes
pollution packaging environmental
dangerous save protect litter
1. You shouldn't use your car
because it … noise and air pollution.
2. This notice can be seen at
the zoo or at the circus to … people from danger.
3. He wants to become an
ecologist himself to research and protect the … .
4. Recently, however, our
beach has become more polluted with … left by tourists and locals.
5. Our forests are
disappearing because they are … or burnt.
6. Your family can begin
trying to … the Earth right now.
7. If you go the seaside,
you'll see the … around you.
8. If people hadn't invented
different machines and developed industry, the … problems wouldn't have
appeared.
9. Why is litter so … in the
countryside?
10. When you buy packed
goods, don't drop the … .
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: DANGER
It was a very dangerous
trip.
1. PROTECT
If you want to be healthy,
you should care about the … of the environment.
2. ECOLOGY
If we want to protect our
environment, lots of things should be changed in our life, but first of all
should improve … education.
3. CHEMISTRY
Sometimes fish die out in
rivers because plants and factories throw … waste there.
4. COLLECT
People should be fined for
dropping litter and rubbish … should be made more often along our beach.
5. RECYCLE
Very little of … material
is actually recycled.
IV. Fill in the
definite article the if
needed.
1. … Nile flows to … Mediterranean Sea.
2. There are small islands in
… Pacific Ocean.
3. … Hymalayas are the
highest mountains in … Asia.
4. … Lake Baikal
is the deepest lake in the world.
5. … Glasgow is one of the
biggest cities in … United Kingdom.
6. … Red Sea is between …
Africa and … Asia.
7. … Great
Britain is situated in … British Isles.
V. Choose the correct
translation of the sentences.
1. If he had worked hard, he
would have achieved great progress.
a) Если он будет работать усердно, он добьется больших
успехов.
b) Если
бы он работал сейчас усердно, он добился бы больших успехов.
с) Если бы он
работал тогда усердно, он добился бы больших успехов.
2. If I got this book, I
would be happy.
a) Если у меня будет эта книга, я буду счастлив.
b) Если
бы у меня была эта книга, я была бы счастлива.
с) Если бы у меня
была тогда эта книга, я была бы счастлива.
3. If you had gone to the
theatre last week, you would have enjoyed the evening.
a) Если бы ты сходил в театр на следующей неделе, ты
получил бы удовольствие от вечера.
b) Если
бы ты сходил в театр на прошлой неделе, ты получил бы удовольствие от вечера.
VI. Complete the
sentences, using Conditional II and III.
Example: If we … (throw away) less rubbish, our planet would be
nicer and cleaner. - If we threw away less rubbish, our planet would be nicer
and cleaner.
1. If I (know) the result
now, I would phone her immediately.
2. If I (be) you, I would
stay at home.
3. If you (not miss) the
train, you would have arrived in time.
4. If they had known it
before, they (take) measures.
5. Your brother (become) much
stronger if he took cold baths regularly.
6. If he were a first-class
sportsman now, he (not train) enough last year.
7. If I (write) the
composition yesterday, I would be free now.
8th form
Progress Check – 3
V – 1
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: dull – c)
a) original
b) fascinating c) boring
1. to report
a) to borrow
b) to inform c) to explain
2. advertisement
a) commercial b)
review c) quiz
3. headline
a) article b)
title c) conclusion
4. quality
a) popular b)
original c) serious
5. handbook
a) manual b)
guidebook c) encyclopedia
6. fascinating
a) gripping b)
brilliant c) amusing
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
whenever
wisdom tabloids
events celebrate prove
book broadcast issue suggested
1. … contain a lot of
photographs and have a more sensational reporting style.
2. Smoking is bad. Can you …
it?
3. Local newspapers give
information on different … happening in the local area.
4. I’d like to … tickets for
a group of students to London.
5. Series is a long drama or
comedy or documentary that is … in parts, usually at a certain time of day.
6. The first … of the
newspaper “The Daily Courant” was published in London in 1702.
7. … you ask for help, I’ll
help you.
8. My uncle … making green
tea as it is very good for the health.
9. Mikhail Lomonosov was
known as a man of great … .
10. How did you … the turn of
the century?
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: MANAGE
He is the manager
of a popular singer.
1. DAY
… newspapers are published
on every day of the week except Sunday.
2. COMMENT
Who is your favourite TV …
?
3. COMMUNCATE
Pamela thinks that the
Internet is the most useful means of … .
4. CULTURE
I prefer to read articles
about … affairs in our town.
5. PRINT
I think CD books will be
much more popular with teenagers of my generation than … books.
IV. Complete the
sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: I’ve got a lot of … (work/ works) to do for the
weekend. –
I’ve got a
lot of work to do for the weekend.
1. What (is/ are) her
progress in English?
2. (Is/ Are) there any news
from Andy?
3. Where (is/ are) Granny’s
glasses?
4. (Is/ Are) these goods from
America?
5. I got a lot of useful
(information/ informations).
6. Do you eat much (fruit/
fruits)?
7. I like any kind of
(weather/ weathers).
V. Complete the
sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: My mother disapproved of … (to read/ reading)
thrillers. -
My mother
disapproved of reading thrillers.
1. I have never dreamed of
(to win/ winning) a competition.
2. My sister always enjoys
(to go/ going) for a walk.
3. The angry neighbour told
the teenagers to stop (to speak/ speaking) too loud.
4. Do you think she’ll manage
(to pass/ passing) her Maths exam?
5. My mum is always at home.
She quitted (to work/ working) last year.
6. The teacher reminded us
(to bring/ bringing) some flowers to decorate the classroom.
7. Linda suggested me (to
drink/ drinking) a cup of tea now.
8th form
Progress Check – 3
V – 2
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: dull – c)
a)
original b) fascinating c) boring
1. news
a) items b)
articles c) affairs
2. report
a)
advertisement b) information c) review
3. television
a) box b)
paper c) cable
4. to quit
a) to prove b) to
stop c) to borrow
5. to be keen on
a) to approve b) to
be famous for c) to be interested in
6. gripping
a)exciting b)
unusual c)amusing
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
characters
find whenever broadsheets
article events
managed
approve celebrated wisdom
1. … have many detailed
articles about national and international events.
2. It wasn’t easy but the
football team … to win the match.
3. The Times or The
Daily Telegraph generally give information about … happening in London.
4. I have read the book. I …
it very interesting and exciting.
5. Soap opera is a programme
where one and the same … appear in everyday life situations.
6. Have you read the … about
the reforms in Higher Education. It’s worth reading.
7. … I phone him he’s always
out.
8. I always … of people who
have their own opinion and able to defend it.
9. The … of the ancients
could help our generation if we have learned from it.
10. What other holidays can
be … in the same way?
III. The word in capitals above each of the
following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank
space. Fill each blank in this way.
Example: MANAGE
He is the manager
of a popular singer.
1. WEEK
We go to the swimming-pool
… .
2. JOURNAL
A … is a person who reports
on the important events.
3. INFORM
I can get a lot of useful …
from newspapers.
4. DRAMA
Photographs are ready to
put themselves in dangerous situations to take … pictures.
5. PUBLISH
Who is responsible for … a
newspaper or a magazine?
IV. Complete the
sentences. Choose the correct variant.
Example: I’ve got a lot of … (work/ works) to do for the
weekend. –
I’ve got a
lot of work to do for the weekend.
1. (Is/ Are) his knowledge in
History good?
2. Where (is/ are) your
clothes?
3. (Is/ Are) his trousers on
the chair?
4. Whose (was/ were) that
money?
5. He gave me some very good
(advice/ advices).
6. I don’t like the colour of
your (hair/ hairs).
7. I never eat much (bread/
breads).
V. Complete the sentences.
Choose the correct variant.
Example: My mother disapproved of … (to read/ reading)
thrillers. -
My mother
disapproved of reading thrillers.
1. I don’t know the way of
(to pass/ passing) the exams successfully.
2. We usually enjoy (to ride/
riding) a bicycle.
3. My neighbour asked me to
stop (to skateboard/ skateboarding) in front of his house.
4. Do you believe we’ll
manage (to get/ getting) there on time.
5. I quitted (to jog/
jogging) in the morning.
6. My friends offered me (to
spend/ spending) the weekend in the countryside.
7. We want (to help/ helping)
them, don’t we?
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