Контрольные работы биболетова 8 класс
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.
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.
More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
Thank goodness that our weather isn't so … .
When we got to Spain, it was very hot and … .
Neil Armstrong was the first … on the Moon.
We have already discussed the most important … problems on our planet.
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
Progress Check – 1
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: research – c)
a) an experiment b) an achievement c) an exploration
a) misty b) windy c) cool
a) hard b) terrible c) nasty
a) spaceman b) space travel c) spaceship
a) to damage b) to destroy c) to hurt
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.
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.
More than 200 people were killed during the disastrous hurricane in 1992.
When I arrived, the sun began to shine … .
It was lovely to ski down the hills in Switzerland and the weather was … and snowy.
Sergei Korolev was the … of the first spaceship.
The last earthquake in the USA was very … .
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
Progress Check – 2
I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.
Example: amazing – c)
a) frightening b) vital c) wonderful
a) to protect b) to pollute c) to clean
a) danger b) litter c) bin
a) to help b) to prohibit c) to avoid
a) nature b) man c) animal
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.
It was a very dangerous trip.
People of some professions should wear … clothing.
If you care about the protection of the environment, you should buy only … food with no added chemicals.
You have probably already heard about such a profession as an … .
Scientists have made … and they are alarming.
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.
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.
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.
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.