Контрольные работы
по английскому языку
для учащихся 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
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
a) crossed b) were
crossing c) had crossed
5. When … your sister … to London?
a) did … go b) was …
going c) had gone
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Read to the
dialogue then do the tasks.
Mr Smith: Hello!
Andrew: Hello! This is Andrew. Can I speak to Ann, please?
Mr Smith: Hang on a moment, I’ll get her.
Ann: Hi, Andrew! What’s up?
Andrew: Hi, Ann! We’re going to arrange a “clean-up day”
in the small park behind the school
next weekend.
Ann: OK. Not a bad idea. The park is where litter is
a real problem, isn’t it?
Andrew: Could you draw a poster reminding people about
pollution? We’ll put it in the park
when all the litter is cleared. People will
see the clean park and our poster. Maybe
they’ll ask themselves why they drop litter
for other people to clear up!
Ann: I’m afraid they won’t ask themselves this
question. Anyway, I’ll try and do my best.
What time has the group arranged to meet?
Andrew: In the morning at 10 o’clock at school.
Ann: All right. Can I take Alex and Jess with me?
Andrew: Sure! They’ll have fun as well as helping the
environment.
Ann: Bye for now.
Andrew: See you soon.
I. Answer the following questions.
1. What are people in the dialogue talking about?
2. What’s the main idea of the dialogue?
II. Mark the statements: T (true) or False (F).
1. Ann is out. Her mother is taking a phone message from
Andrew.
2. Andrew and his friends are going to arrange a picnic
in the park.
3. There will be a “clean-up day” in a small park behind
the school next weekend.
4. They need a poster reminding people about youth
problems.
5. Maybe people will see the clean park and the poster
and will avoid dropping litter.
6. Andrew will be glad to see Alex and Jess next weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
8th form
Progress Check – 4
V – 1
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: to defend – b)
a) to
save b) to protect c) to help
1. ambition
a)
independence b) lack c) purpose
2. to bully
a) to pick
on b) to allow c) to convince
3. jealous
a)
sick b) patient c)
successful
4. profession
a) occupation
b) threat c) person
5. to create
a) to earn
b) to produce c) to argue
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
congratulations defend
wedding tolerant
earn obey
sick
obey lack
victims owns
1. When her mother fell …,
she said, “Sunitha, you have so much of contacts”.
2. He could not complain of
any … of attention.
3. I think everyone should be
… towards all religious beliefs.
4. Please accept our
heartiest … on the marriage of your son.
5. What would fashion week be
without fashion … .
6. She owns a chain of
restaurants and café houses.
7. It is my duty to … you
everywhere.
8. She really wants to see
you at the … day.
9. America is a lovely place
to be if you are here to … money.
10. I give you commands and
you must … them.
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: COURAGE
Her mother encouraged
her to try her luck in the competition.
1. THREAT
He may … to break with
Rome, but I don’t think he will ever do so.
2. SUCCESS
It was one of his few …
ventures (предприятий).
3. DEPEND
Teenagers and younger
children should learn to be … as they should learn to be confident in their
adult life.
4. EQUAL
But … , it has
opportunities and a lot of potential.
5. CARE
If you are a … doctor you
can achieve the greater success.
IV. Complete the
sentences. Fill in do or make
in an appropriate form.
Example: Have you … your homework? – Not yet.
Have you done
your homework? – Not yet.
1. I’ve got nothing to …
today.
2. I have to … three phone
calls.
3. Can you … a cup of tea?
4. You can … what you want.
5. Did you manage to … a
reservation for a room?
6. I … the housework a bit
later.
7. I … my best to improve my
English.
8. The performance … a great
impression on me.
9. Try not to … any grammar
mistakes in your writing.
10. It … more harm than good.
V. Complete the
sentences. Fill in to if
necessary.
1. Margaret asked the girl …
close the window.
2. “If you want … cross it,
give me your pocket money.”
3. My brother let me … play
the computer game till 10 pm.
4. The policeman asked the
boys not … talk very loudly.
5. Our teacher made me …
take part in the literary competition.
8th form
Progress Check – 4
V – 2
I. Find the word with
the same or similar meaning.
Example: to defend – b)
a) to
save b) to protect c) to help
1. opportunity
a)
right b)
victim c) chance
2. to be frightened
a) to be tired
of b) to be afraid of c) to be jealous
of
3. person
a)
individual b) owner c)
bully
4. industrious
a)
dependent b) equal c)
hard-working
5. to succeed
a) to
achieve b) to obey c) to
encourage
II. Complete each
sentence with one of the words or phrases below.
allowed
right patient convince ambitious
encouraged bullies own social congratulate
1. Solve your problems on
your …!
2. He … his son to study
harder.
3. The fight of “Antares”
will be the most … mission in modern history.
4. Do you have a … to punish
me?
5. There are a lot of …
websites in Internet nowadays.
6. You are not … to smoke
here but if you want you may go out.
7. A gang of … was secretly
sent to talk to the offender.
8. I … you on the success for
final election.
9. Being … is very important
if you want to succeed in sports.
10. How did he manage to …
you to arrest the cop?
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: COURAGE
Her mother encouraged
her to try her luck in the competition.
1. EQUAL
In my opinion, kids
behave worse in more … societies.
2. DIFFER
Parents treat their
children … .
3. SUCCESS
If technologies aren’t
developed, we will not … .
4. THREAT
But, you know, I had a
life- … illness.
5. DEPEND
On one hand, … means
freedom within reasonable limits, of course.
IV. Complete the
sentences. Fill in do or make
in an appropriate form.
Example: Have you … your homework? – Not yet.
Have you done
your homework? – Not yet.
1. She doesn’t … much money.
2. They … delicious food in
this restaurant.
3. Will you … me a favour?
Help me carry this table.
4. Harry is expected to … the
final decision.
5. Earthquakes … a lot of
damage.
6. Don’t … noise!
7. Louise … the shopping at
weekends.
8. I hope Helen … her best to
help me.
9. She is fond of … fun of
her friends.
10. Sarah is … research on
this topic.
V. Complete the
sentences. Fill in to if
necessary.
1. My mother makes us … read
more books.
2. My parents want … go to
the theatre on their wedding anniversary.
3. The teacher told the
pupils not … open the textbooks.
4. He asked her … get there
on time.
5. Some adults let their
children … come home late evening.
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