Spotlight 8. Контрольная работа по модулю 1 (27/09/2016)
тест по английскому языку (8 класс) на тему

TEST 1A

A Fill in the missing words/ phrase. There are two answers you do not need to use.

shrugged, nephew, colleagues, reliable, tapping, got over, acquaintances, stubborn, showed up, slim

1. Tim was … his foot nervously while he was waiting for his test results.
2. Don’t worry, Greg will be here on time; he’s very …
3. I don’t think Claire is going camping this weekend; she still hasn’t … her cold.
4. I only met Mike two weeks ago at a party. We’re not really friends, we’re just …    
5. He’s son of my sister. He’s my …
6. She didn’t answer, she just … her shoulders.
7. Listen to me! Don’t be so…
8. He works with my dad. They’re ….    

B Fill in the missing word. There are three answers you do not need to use.

fond, accuse, bright, optimistic, dull, host, keen, resolve, opportunity, hug

9. Cindy is a very cheerful person who always looks on the … side of life.
10. Felicia is very … of dogs, and she’s been asking her parents to get her one.
11. When I told Alan the news, he gave me a big … and a kiss on the cheek.
12. I’m sure there’s a better way for you to … this problem.
13. The film we went to see last night was so ….
14. It’s a great … for you to get this job.
15. I’m very … on basketball.

C Choose the correct item

16. Jane is working/ works at her dad’s restaurant every Friday night.
17. Have you met/Have you been meeting John yet?
18. What time is the train leaving/ does the train leave?
19. My brother has always thrown/ is always throwing all things around the house, this annoys me very much.
20. The phone is ringing. - I am getting/ will get it.
21. I have waiting/ have been waiting for him for over an hour and I’m starting to lose my patience.
22. The concert is starting/starts at 9 o’clock.
23. We will go/ are going to the cinema tomorrow. Will you go with us?
24. He has worked/ has been working for 10years at this factory.
25. Have you been reading/ have you read this book yet?

D Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS.

26. While he __________(walk) his dog, he _______ (meet) his old friend.
27. Yesterday I_________(get up) at 6 o’clock a.m.
28. We _________( watch) the film when somebody _______(knock) on the door.
29. We ________ (watch) TV while our mum ________ (bake) a cake.
30. He__________( writing) the test at 3 pm yesterday.

E Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form.

e.g. Paul is the tallest (tall) student in my class.

31. Jill’s a far________ (intelligent) person than my brother.
32. Jack was the________ (tall) of the two.
33. The deposits of oil in Russia are by far the __________ (rich) in the world.
34. Greg felt __________ (bad) yesterday than the day before.
35. Which of these two performances did you enjoy ________ (much)?

TEST 1B

 A Fill in the missing words/ phrase. There are two answers you do not need to use.

shrugged, nephew, colleagues, reliable, tapping, got over, acquaintances, stubborn, showed up, slim

1. Jane is pretty girl with blue eyes and a(n) …   build.
2. When Mel told his … that he was leaving the company, they decided to buy him a going-away present.
3. He just … his shoulders and left us.
4. Nadia is so …! She never listens to anyone, and does whatever she wants.
5. Thomas is very …. He won’t let you down.
6. He was … his feet because he was very nervous.
7. I don’t think Claire is going camping this weekend; she still hasn’t … her cold.
8. He’s son of my sister. He’s my …

B Fill in the missing word. There are three answers you do not need to use.

fond, accuse, bright, optimistic, dull, host, keen, resolve, opportunity, hug

9. We always enjoy ourselves when we go to Tom’s parties: he’s an excellent…
10. When I told Alan the news, he gave me a big … and a kiss on the cheek.
11. Let’s … this problem together.
12. The film we went to see last night was so ….
13. It’s a great … for you to get this job.
14. … people always see the bright side of the life.
15. I’m very … on basketball.

C Choose the correct item

16. The concert is starting/starts at 9 o’clock.
17. We will go/ are going to the cinema tomorrow. Will you go with us?
18. He has worked/ has been working for 10years at this factory.
19. Mike is always interrupting/ has always interrupting me! It’s annoying!
20. My History lesson starts/ is starting at 8.45 in the morning.
21. Have you been reading/ have you read this book yet?
22. My brother has always thrown/ is always throwing all things around the house, this annoys me very much
23. The phone is ringing. - I am getting/ will get it.
24. Jane is working/ works at her dad’s restaurant every Friday night.
25. I have waiting/ have been waiting for him for over an hour and I’m starting to lose my patience.

D Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS.

26. At this time yesterday he _________(drive) to the countryside.
27. Mary_________(wash up) while her mother ________(iron).
28. I_______ (clean) my attic when I _________ (come) across my school diary.
29. I ________ (meet) my friend yesterday when I________ (do) the shopping in Mega Mall.
30. My parents_______ (rarely / leave) us home alone when we were young.

E Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form.

e.g. Paul is the tallest (tall) student in my class.

31. Kate was the_________ (sensitive) of the family.
32. Jack is the__________ (clever) of the three brothers.
33. I like this song _________ (well) than the previous one.
34. This book is my favorite.  It’s the                     (good)
35. Which of these two performances did you enjoy ________ (much)?