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Контрольная работа по английскому языку, 8 класс.

Тема: HOLIDAYS

1. MATCH THESE HOLIDAYS WITH THE MONTHS

Christmas                               October

Mother`s Day                         February

Labor Day                               July

St.Patrick`s Day                      April

Independence Day               May

St.Valentine`s Day                December

Easter                                      March

Halloween                              September

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD: HOLIDAY OR VOCATION

1. Easter is one of the greatest church … .

2. During my … I went to the coast.

3. He has six weeks … each year.

4. George Washington is called the Father of the Nation and his birthday is a national … .

5. My Hawaiian … just ended and I feel fantastic!

6. Notary public does not work on weekends and legal … .

7. “Phil, where were you last month?” – “I was on … “.

8. My Uncle Tom loves his work. He rarely takes a … .

9. “Why don`t we go hiking for the next bank … weekend?” – “It`s a great idea!”

10. Kevin spent his … alone, but it was full of adventure.

3. FIND THE RIGHT ORDER OF TEXTS

А). He fell in love with the girl and cured her from blindness. On the day when he was martyred, he wrote the girl a letter which he signs “from your Valentine”.

B). Also in the stores it is possible to find all kinds of things in the form of a heart: cards, chocolates, notepads, calendars and so on. Figures of Cupid and birds with ribbons and roses are also popular.

C). However it is not a bank holiday. People in love express their love and affection for each other by giving candy, flowers and gifts and sending Valentine`s cards. Generally, the person who writes a card, does not sign his name on it, he or she puts it like this “From your Valentine”.

D). Saint Valentine`s day is a traditional holiday of lovers and is celebrated on February 14. In fact the whole month of February is called the Month of Romance.

E). There is a legend that is connected to February 14. It is believed that Valentine was a Roman priest who helped young people get married, and also cured people. He was put in jail where he met a young blind girl, the daughter of the jailer.