Тест по английскому языку

Контрольная работа за IV четверть 8 класс

1. Choose the word with the same or similar meaning

   1. threat

a) bullyingb) argument c) warning

1. to be ashamed

a) to be unable b) to be shy c) to be surprised

1. to succeed in

a) to be out of luck b) to win c) to manage

1. mad

a) ambitious b) clever c) crazy

1. tolerant

a) patient b) kind c) ambitious

1. to argue

a) ask b) to disagree c) to trouble

1. 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.

1. THREAT

He has got the third ... letter from the stranger.

1. COURAGE

Her mother ... her to try her luck in the com­petition.

1. OWN

Now you are the... of this wonderful house. My congratulations!

1. SUCCESS

Our country is proud of these ... people.

1. DEPEND

On July 4th, 1776 the American colonies de­claredtheir... from Britain.

1. BULLY

Students and teachers should always try to pre­vent ....

1. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases below. Use each one once only.

Under the threatof, was fond of, made him, was fond of,greatwisdom, quit, lack of, believed in, patient, succeeded in, had to.

Isaac Newton is one of the greatest men in the history of science. He was born in a small village in England. His father, a poor farmer, died when Isaac was only 14. Newton had to… school. The family suffered from a …..money. His mother…..help her on the farm. However, Isaac didn't like farming. He …..poetry and mathematics. So he was sent back to school. He ... in his studies and en­tered Cambridge University after school. In autumn 1660 ... plague (чумы) Cambridge University was closed. Isaac Newton ... return to his village and stay in his village for a year and a half. At home he went on with his studies. He was ... and hardworking. He…science and... ideas. When he was 21, Newton created the binomial theorem (теориюбинома). Isaac Newton was a man of.... He died in 1727. There is a monument to Isaac Newton in Cam­bridge with the words "Newton, Who Surpassed (превзошел) All Men of Science".

1. Complete the sentences. Fill in do or make in an appropriate form.

   1. She has ... 5 grammar mistakes in her test.

   2. The boys got up at 6 a.m., ... their beds and ... morning exercises.

   3. Mike has gone into town to... some shopping.

   4. 90% of housework is ... by women.

   5. The car was ... in Germany

   6. Don't worry! Just... your best.

   7. I've ... some coffee for you.

   8. Last Sunday they... fun of him because he was wearing a strange hat.

   9. Mr Black... a lot of money as a lawyer.

10. Have you... friends with your new classmates yet?