Reading Comprehension Test

Questions 6 through 10 refer to Text 2.

Text 2                                      The moving stones

These big stones leave long tracks behind them. The long tracks show that the stones have moved along the ground. But how do they move? Scientists have tried to answer this question for the last 50 years.

These famous moving stones are in Death Valley, USA. Many of the stones are small but a few of them are very big. Some of the big stones are as big as a man. The biggest stones weigh 350 kilograms. They are heavier than four men!

The stones only move at night and only once every year or two. Nobody has ever seen them moving, but now scientists know the answer to the question.

The answer is the wind. When the wind comes from the west, the stones move to the east. When the wind is from the south, they always move to the north. But how can the wind move a stone that weighs 350 kilograms?

This answer is more complicated. Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the world, but it can be very cold at night. Sometimes there are bad storms in the night. Rain falls, and the hard ground becomes soft and wet. The wind is very strong and cold. The water on the ground changes to very thin ice. Then the strong wind can move flat stones along the flat ground. In the morning, the sun comes up and dries the ground.

 

Task 2: Questions (choose the correct letter a, b or c):

6. …..of the moving stones are very heavy.

a) All         b) Some                 c)None

7. They …….move the same way as the wind.

a) always   b) sometimes         c)never

8. The …… longer and more difficult.

a) second answer is b) first question is  c) bigger stones are

9. The nights are ……..

a) never stormy     b) hot in the day time c) sometimes very cold and wet

10. The wind can move stones because the ground is…..

a) soft and wet     b) flat and icy        c) hot and dry

 

Читання, 8 клас

Reading Comprehension Test.

Questions 11 through 15 refer to Text 3.

Text 3                           How can animals live in a desert?

There is almost no water in a desert, but many animals can live in deserts. How do these animals get water and stay alive?

Everything is hot and dry in the daytime, but the nights are cold. Plants often have dew on them in the early morning. This is because cold air can’t hold as much water as hot air. Small insects can drink the dew, and bigger animals eat the plants with the dew on them.

Small birds and animals get water from the bodies of insects. Bigger birds and animals get water from the bodies of small animals. There is a North American bird which is called a roadrunner. It runs fast and catches small snakes, lizards and scorpions.

Most big animals can’t live in the desert because they need a few liters of water every day. They can’t keep water in their bodies for a long time. But camels are different. They can drink 90 liters of water in ten minutes, and then drink nothing for a week.

 

Task 3: Questions (choose the correct letter a, b or c):

11. Deserts are places with…….

a) no animals        b) a lot of plants                c) not much water

 

12. It is …… in the desert.

a) always hot        b) cold at night                  c) usually wet in the daytime

 

13. Insects can drink when……. 

a) there is dew      b) the sun goes down        c) bigger animals eat

 

14. Roadrunners get water when they ……..

a) eat small animals b) catch insects                  c)find plants

 

15. Most big animals ………water every day.

a) do not drink     b) need some                     c) drink 90 liters of

 

Творча письмова робота,8 клас           

ROUNDIII.Writing Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this Test you will select from the three tasks written on the board one which you feel you are most capable to write about. You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

1. Friendship divides our sorrows and multiplies our joys.

2. My experience in learning English.

3. The brightest memories of my childhood.

 

 

Усне мовлення, 8 клас.ROUNDIV.Speaking Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The number of your choice is the theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.

 

1. You want to make new e-pals. Tell about yourself, your interests and hobbies.

 

1. What city in Ukraine would you like to visit? What are you going to do there? Where are you going to go?

 

1. Your friend is calling you to congratulate you on your birthday. You had your birthday party yesterday. Tell him about it.

 

1.  You are at an international summer camp. Tell your new friends about the main sights of your native city or village.

 

1. Describe your favourite season and explain why you like it.

 

1. Your friend has suggested that you should join some sports club. Persuade him that the best kind of sport is your favourite.

 

1. Describe your best friend. What qualities or characteristics do you like in a best friend?

 

1. Pets are important members of the family. Do you agree? Why or why not?

 

1. Do you have any special holidays in your family? What is special about them?

 

1. You were invited by a friend of yours to visit a holiday in a foreign country. What do you know about holidays in this country?

 

1.  “My house is my castle”. Do you agree with this proverb? Describe the place you live in.

 

1.  Books are our friends and teachers. Prove this.

 

1. You have just come back from a trip to Great Britain. Share your impressions with your classmates.

 

1. Tell your friends why you are learning English.

 

1. You were told to make a report about your favourite English writer.

 

1. During your stay in Britain you have to make a report about Ukraine.

 

1. You have a new e-pal. Tell him about Ukrainian customs and traditions.

 

1. What day of your life brought you the sweetest memories? Why?

 

1. You are participating in a student conference. Tell about your school and school traditions.

 

1. What can we do to make our planet a better place to live in?

І. ЧИТАННЯ

Many people who are looking to get a pet dog get a puppy. There are many reasons why people get puppies. After all, puppies are cute, friendly, and playful. But even though puppies make good pets, there are good reasons why you should consider getting an adult dog instead.

When you get a puppy, you have to teach it how to behave. You have to make sure that the puppy is housebroken so that it does not go to the bathroom inside the house. You have to teach the puppy not to jump up on your guests or chew on your shoes. You have to train the puppy to walk on a leash. This is a lot of work.

On the other hand, when you get an adult dog, there is a good chance that it will already know how to do all of the previously mentioned things. Many adult dogs have already been housebroken. Many adult dogs will not jump on or chew things that you do not want them to jump on or chew. Many adult dogs will be able to walk on a leash without pulling you to the other side of the street.

Puppies also have a lot of energy and want to play all of the time. This can be fun, but you might not want to play as much as your puppy does. Puppies will not always sleep through the night or let you relax as you watch television.

On the other hand, most adult dogs will wait on you to play. What is more, they will sleep when you are sleeping and are happy to watch television on the couch right beside you.

There is one last reason why you should get an adult dog instead of a puppy. When most people go to the pound to get a dog, they get a puppy. This means that many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes. So if you are looking to get a dog for a pet, you should think about getting an adult dog. They are good pets who need good homes.