Контрольная работа по английскому языку в 8 классе по теме “Trying To Become a Successful Person” (УМК М. З. Биболетовой и др. Enjoy English )
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (8 класс) на тему

Контрольная работа

по английскому языку

по теме “Trying To Become a Successful Person”

(УМК М. З. Биболетовой и др.

Enjoy English 8 кл.)

Составлена

учителем английского языка

ГБОУ СОШ №868 г. Москвы

Гунько Ольгой Игоревной

8th form

Progress Check – 4

V – 1

I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.

Example: dull – c)

                a) original        b) fascinating       c) boring

1. independence

   a) opportunity              b) freedom                    c) victim

2. to be frightened of

   a) to be afraid of             b) to be surprised         c) to defend

3. fair

   a) equal             b) tolerant           c) true

4. patient

   a) calm       b) funny        c) ambitious

5. to encourage

   a) to threat       b) to support          c) to argue

6. successful

   a) effective         b) jealous          c) amusing

II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.

     Bully      abused      succeed       bullying       rely on     frightens      earn      equal        jealous       independent    own

1. We are all born … .

2. If you want to … you’ll have to make it on your  …  .

3.Unfortunately he has nobody to ….

4. Ignore their words. I guess they are … of your job.

5. … must be spoken about.

6. A … usually picks on people who cannot defend themselves.

7. … people are responsible for their deeds.

8. It isn’t easy to … your living.

9. He always … weaker people.

10. Teenagers feel much … if the classmates give them nicknames.

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. EQUAL

  Let’s share our work …between us .

2. SUCCESS

  What traits of character a man should develop to become a … person.

3. OWN

  He became the … of a small studio.

4. BULLY

  … is an attempt to hurt or threaten someone.

5. COURAGE

Do your parents … you to be independent in your everyday life?

IV. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.

Example: I think Jane  (did/ made) a mistake in her presentation yesterday. –

I think Jane  made a mistake in her presentation yesterday.

1. My uncle (made/did) a lot of money with his company last year.

2. You don’t need to win the competition, just (make/do) your best.

3. It’s too cold here. Could you (make/do) me a cup of tea?

4. We get used to (making/doing) shopping on Saturdays.

5. If you like to (make/do) good friends, you should be optimistic and sociable.

6. Please, (make/do) the dishes after dinner.

7. During the break boys like (making/doing) fun of girls.

V. Complete the sentences. Fill in to if necessary.

Example:  My mother doesn't want me ...go to the party. -

                 My mother doesn't want me to go to the party .

1. My dad makes me ... go to the stadium twice a week.

2. Her teacher asks her ...work hard at her English.

3. My  neighbour asked me... take care of their little daughter .

4. His elder brother made him ... argue with you.

5. They want us ... look for a Saturday job.

6. The teacher told us ... get ready for the test next week.

7. The little boy wanted his father ... buy him that toy.

8th form

Progress Check – 4

V – 2

I. Find the word with the same or similar meaning.

Example: dull – c)

                a) original        b) fascinating       c) boring

1.to argue

   a) to speak          b) to quarrel               c) to defend

2. opportunity

   a) wish             b) possibility         c) dream

3. to allow

   a) to make            b) to permit           c) to prevent

4. jealous

   a) envious     b)  ambitious            c) tolerant

5. threat

   a) danger       b) support          c) punishment

6. to defend

   a) to succeed        b) to deliver          c) to protect

II. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below.

     Bully      abused      succeed       bullying       rely on     frightens      earn      equal        jealous       independent    own

1.Everyone wants to ....

2..

3.

4. Ignore their words. I guess they are … of your job.

5. … must be spoken about.

6. A … usually picks on people who cannot defend themselves.

7. … people are responsible for their deeds.

8. It isn’t easy to … your living.

9. He always … weaker people.

10. Teenagers feel much … if the classmates give them nicknames.

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. AMBITION

We believe that a successful person should be ...  .

2. SUCCESS

  If at first you don't  ... , try, try and try again.

3. DEPEND

 Being .. is not easy.

4. THREAT

  His voice sounded ... .

5. EQUAL

We cut the cake ... into four parts.

IV. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant.

Example: I think Jane  (did/ made) a mistake in her presentation yesterday. –

I think Jane  made a mistake in her presentation yesterday.

1. My younger sister has already (done/made) friends with our neighbours' kids.

2. He doesn't (make/do) much money .

3. I'm just (making/doing) my work.

4. Let's (make/do) an apple pie for dessert.

5. My elder brother doesn't like to (make/do) housework.

6. The teacher said we (made/did) much progress in French last term.

7. He (made/did) his best to pass the exam successfully.

V. Complete the sentences. Fill in to if necessary.

Example:  My mother doesn't want me ...go to the party. -

                 My mother doesn't want me to go to the party .

1. Don't make me  ... look at this horrible thing.

2. She made him ... tell the truth.

3.I don't want her ... know about it .

4.The biology teacher asked us ... collect some insects in summer.

5. His father wanted his son ...try his luck .

6.The Head Teacher told them ... invite the parents to the party.

7.If only she had him ... answer this question.