"Breaking the Ice" - проверочная работа, 8 класс

English Test: "Breaking the Ice"

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

I. Reading Comprehension (10 points)

A) Read the statements. Mark them:
T (True) – if the statement is correct.
F (False) – if the statement is wrong.
DS (Doesn't Say) – if the text doesn't give this information.

1. "Breaking the ice" means doing something to feel more relaxed with a new person. ___

2. People feel uncomfortable because they cannot predict the other person's reactions. ___

3. The text suggests that some people have no passions or hobbies. ___

4. It is a good idea to talk a lot about yourself during a conversation. ___

5. If you feel uncomfortable, you should avoid meeting new people. ___

B) Choose the correct answer (a, b or c):

1. The author's main purpose in this text is to:
   a) tell a funny story.
   b) give advice.
   c) describe a person.

2. According to the text, smiling is useful because:
   a) it makes you look friendly.
   b) it makes you more attractive.
   c) it hides your feelings.

II. Vocabulary (16 points)

A) Explain the words in your own words in English. (4 points)

1. break the ice - _________________________________________

2. get you down - _________________________________________

3. look on the bright side - _________________________________

4. benefit from - _________________________________________

B) Complete the sentences. Use the words from task II.A. (4 points)

1. Don't let bad weather _________ you _________ .

2. It's important to _________ and be optimistic.

3. He told a joke to _________ at the meeting.

4. I really _________ his help with my homework.

C) Match the adjectives to their opposites. (8 points)

1. optimistic a. impatient
2. shy b. pessimistic
3. selfish c. insensitive
4. reliable d. unsociable
5. stubborn e. generous
6. sincere f. unreliable
7. sensitive g. confident
8. sociable h. flexible

1: __ 2: __ 3: __ 4: __ 5: __ 6: __ 7: __ 8: __

III. Body Language (6 points)

1. Look at the pictures. What does the body language show? Use words from the box.

nervous, furious, surprised, impatient, bored, unsure, worried, puzzled

Example: Nick’s palms are sweating. He looks nervous.

1. Helen is scratching her head. She looks _______________.

2. Eve is tapping her foot. She seems _______________.

3. John is clenching his fists. He looks _______________.

IV. Writing (8 points)

1. Your friend is shy. Give him/her advice on how to meet new people. Write 5-7 sentences. Use these words:

smile, passion, positive, listener, avoid.

Start like this:
Hi _________, I have some advice for meeting new people...

Answer Key

I. Reading Comprehension (1 point each)

1. T

2. T

3. F (The text says "Develop passions," it doesn't say some people have none.)

4. F (The text says "Don't only speak about yourself.")

5. F (The text says "Don't avoid being around new people.")

6. b

7. a

II. Vocabulary
A. (1 point each)

1. to say/do something to start a conversation / feel less shy with a stranger.

2. to make someone feel sad or unhappy.

3. to be optimistic / to think about the good parts of a situation.

4. to get help or an advantage from something/someone.
   B. (1 point each)

5. get you down

6. look on the bright side

7. break the ice

8. benefited from
   C. (1 point each)

9. b

10. g

11. e

12. f

13. h

14. i (insincere) [Accept if student understands the concept, even if not listed]

15. c

16. d

III. Body Language (2 points each)

1. puzzled / unsure

2. impatient / bored

3. furious

IV. Writing (8 points total)
Example answer:
Hi Alex, I have some advice for meeting new people. First, always smile because it makes you look friendly. Talk about your passion, like sports or music. Try to be positive. Also, be a good listener and ask questions. Don't avoid parties or clubs. Practice will help you!

Критерии оценивания

Общий балл: 40 баллов

• Оценка "5" (отлично): 35 - 40 баллов

• Оценка "4" (хорошо): 25 - 34 балла

• Оценка "3" (удовлетворительно): 15 - 24 балла

• Оценка "2" (неудовлетворительно): 14 и менее баллов

Детализация за письменную часть (IV. Writing):

Содержание (до 4 баллов): Даны все 5 советов с использованием ключевых слов.

Грамматика и лексика (до 3 баллов): Правильное использование слов и структур. Минимум ошибок.

Организация текста (до 1 балла): Текст логичен, есть вступление и заключение.