Examination Card №1

I. Reading
Read the text given below. Match the headings (A–F) with the parts (1–6) of the
text.
A The first students
B Staying at the universities
C No married teachers
D An exciting competition
E Women students
F Ancient universities
1 ________
The towns of Oxford and Cambridge have some of the finest buildings in Britain.
They are famous for their universities, the oldest in England. All the students live and
study in colleges. Cambridge has 31 colleges and Oxford has 39. Oxford’s first
college started in 1249. Cambridge’s first college opened in 1281.
2 ________
Before the 12th century, people who wanted a good education went to the Sorbonne
in Paris. Then, in 1167, all English students in Paris moved to Oxford. Some people
say King Henry II told them to move. Others say the French threw them out! The
students went to study in Oxford monasteries and that was the beginning of Oxford
University.
3 ________
The Church was very important in Oxford and Cambridge for many years. For
example, until the 19th century the university teachers were almost like priests and
they couldn’t marry.
4 ________
Women started studying later than men. The first women’s college at Cambridge
opened in 1869 and at Oxford in 1878. Today, three Cambridge colleges and one
Oxford college are for women only. Men and women study together in the others.
5 ________
Every year the universities compete in a rowing race over 7 kilometres of the
Thames. The first race was in 1829 and it became a yearly race in 1839. All the
students really want their university to win!
6 ________
People can stay in rooms at Oxford and Cambridge when the students are on holiday.
Some rooms are modern but the older rooms are more interesting (and more
uncomfortable!). They often have low ceilings, small windows and a view of the
square in the middle of the college. Imagine sleeping in the same room as an ex
Prime Minister or eating at the same table as Lawrence of Arabia!
ІІ. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verb.
1. Right now I (watch) _________ a funny comedy. I usually (watch)
_________ a lot of films.
2. Rickie (be) _____________ my friend. We (like)__________ to talk together.
Right now we (talk)__________ about school.
3. A: (you / play / already)________the new computer game?
4. B: No, not yet. I only (buy) _____ it yesterday and I (have / not)_______the
time yet.
5. A: (you / go)________to the cinema last night?
6. B: Yes. I (be)______ there with Sue and Louis. (you / be)_______to the cinema
recently?
7. I (play) ____________football for five years.
8. My team (win / only)____________ two matches so far.
9. Are we not there yet? We (walk)___________ for hours.
10. “What’s the time?” he asked.
He wanted to know _______________
11. “Stop talking, Joe,” the teacher said.
The teacher told Joe _______________
12. “When will we meet again?” she asked me.
She asked me ___________________

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘We are teenagers’. Mention about the problem of
generation gap (about 80 words).
 Examination Card № 2
I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
A record breaking snowstorm has brought chaos to much of the north eastern
United States. Much of the region now lies covered in some two feet or more of snow
and transport systems are at a standstill. Thousands of homes are without electrical
power.
The United States National Weather Service says that this huge winter storm
has dumped some 68.3 centimeters of snow in Central Park, making it the worst
blizzard to hit New York since records began in 1869.
To add to the problems facing the entire north- eastern seaboard, winds across
the region have been gusting at up to 96 kilometers an hour, causing serious localised
drifting. The road network in many places is impassable. Most of the airports in the
region have been closed, with hundreds of flights cancelled. Passengers on
Transatlantic flights heading into New York have, in some cases, found themselves
diverted to alternative destinations.
Here in Manhattan, snowploughs worked nonstop on Sunday in an effort to
keep the streets and avenues open to traffic. But much of the city was quiet. Even the
notoriously busy Times Square was all but deserted for much of the day. Some who
did venture out into the snow were rewarded with the memorable sight of people
making their way down Broadway on skis.
Taken from “Snowstorm Hits US” by Jeremy Cooke, www.bbc.com, 13 February,
2006
1 drifting – занос (сніговий)

1. Because of the large amount of snow...

A people walked out on strike for higher pay.
B transport systems were closed and many homes were without power.
C the New York City government gave away coats to keep people warm.
D New York City ordered all stores closed for the day.
2. This was the most snowfall New York has seen since...
A 1969. C records began in 1869.
B the record breaking storm of 1899. D the blizzard of 1989.
3. The phrase “localised drifting” most likely means...
A snow is being blown into large piles is some areas.
B snowploughs cannot plough the roads clear.
C people are lost in the blizzard.
D people stayed home from work.
4. What was the notoriously busy Times Square missing?
A people B snow C policemen D skis
5. What was a remarkable sight to see on this day?
A Central Park Zoo’s penguins
B people skiing on Broadway
C Transatlantic flights landing in Times Square
D the deserted theatres on Broadway
6. The word ‘venture’ means
A to desire.
B to risk.
C to need.
D to start.

ІІ. Writing
Fill in the gaps.
1. “Be patient,” she said to him.
She told him __________________
2. “Are you busy?” she asked him.
She asked him _________________
3. “Go to your room,” her father said to her.
Her father told her __________________________
4. Mr McGuinness is from Ireland,_________?
5. The car isn’t in the garage,__________?
6. Cars pollute the environment,_________?
7. My friends (visit)____________ the British Museum last year.
8. I (be / never)___________ to the National Gallery.
9. But I (see) _____________lots of wonderful pictures.
10. I (jog)___________in the park, when two squirrels (cross)__________my way.
11. Robert (fall)_____________ off the ladder when he (pick)___________cherries.
12. Kamala is keen (on, in) music and literature while her sister is more interested
(at, in) outdoor games.

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘The invention I don`t imagine my life without’.
(about 80 words).
 Examination Card № 3
І. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was the strangest of all races. Two teams of five men each – one British, the
other Norwegian – set out at the beginning of the 1911 Antarctic summer, both bent
on becoming the first explorers to reach the South Pole. The British team was led by
43-year-old Robert Falcon Scott, the Norwegian team was led by 39-year-old Roald
Amundsen. Each man had already made expeditions to the Antarctic region.
Yet because the two expeditions had chosen to build their coastal base camps
600 miles apart, at either edge of the vast Ross Ice Shelf, their paths would never
overlap, and the two teams would never meet each other. There was no way to know
who was leading the race.
Amundsen’s team set out on October 18. Scott’s party did not depart from
Cape Evans until November 1. The two parties had about the same distance to cover
(nearly 800 miles in a straight line) to get to the South Pole. Yet their traveling styles
were completely different, and those differences would spell victory or defeat.
Amundsen used dogs to haul his sleds, while the men were skiing; when they were
close to exhaustion, they could kill and eat the dogs. Scott experimented in vain with
ponies and motorized tractors to pull his sleds, but ended up heading for the Pole with
his men in harnesses, pulling their heavy sleds themselves.
Taken from “100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen Reaching South Pole–How the
Grueling Race Was Won” by David Roberts, Beyond the Edge: National Geographic
Adventure Blog, 2011.
1. Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott competed to be the first person to:
A visit Antarctica. C reach the North Pole.
B win a sledding race. D reach the South Pole.
2. How old was Roald Amundsen when he started the race?
A 43 B 39 C 18 D 49
3. Why was there no way for the men to know who was winning the race?
A One team was travelling much faster than the other team.
B One team never started the race.
C The teams’ paths never overlapped.
D The weather conditions made it too difficult to see.
4. “In vain” means:
A unsuccessfully B successfully C for fun D carefully
5. According to the article, the styles of travel used by Amundsen and Scott were
different because:
A They traveled very long distances.
B Amundsen used dogs to pull his sleds.
C Scott had more people in his team.
D Scott’s team carried more supplies.
6. The two teams had
A to overcome equal distances.
B to overcome different distances.
C to help each other during the expedition.
D to eat dogs because of being hungry.

ІІ. Writing
Rewrite the sentences.
1. She said, “I am not hungry now.”
She said ___________________
2. They said, “We have never been here before.”
They said __________________
3. They said, “We were in London last week.”
They said ___________________
4. He said, “I will have finished this paper by tomorrow.”
He said _____________________
5. He said, “They won’t sleep.”
He said _________________________
6. She said, “It is very quiet here.”
She said ______________________
Rewrite the sentences using passive forms of the verb.
7. Rachel will give you some advice._____________________________________
8. I have sent him a letter.______________________________________________
9. The police officer showed us the way. __________________________________
10. Our neighbour always gives me an interesting book. _____________________
11. We are planting some trees now. ______________________________________
12. She had asked me a lot of questions by the bedtime. _______________________

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘A well-known scientist I admire’. (about 80 words).
 Examination Card № 4
І. Reading
Read the text and choose the correct item (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
FROM “ROALD DAHL BIOGRAPHY”
Roald Dahl was born in Wales on September 16, 1916 to Norwegian parents.
His father died when the boy was 3 years old and he was raised by his mother. He
had a fairly unhappy time at boarding school which provided some of the inspiration
for his later stories.
After leaving school he worked for the Shell Oil Company based in Africa
until the outbreak of World War II, when he signed up with the Royal Air Force.
Unfortunately, he was injured in action and eventually returned home as an invalid.
He was then sent to Washington DC to work as an attaché where, almost by accident,
he started his writing career. When he was interviewed for an article about his time in
action he offered to write about his experiences. His piece was published in the
Saturday Evening Post, that signed him up to write more articles.
In 1943 he wrote his first children’s book, “The Gremlins,” which was
originally intended to be made into an animated film by Walt Disney. The film was
not made and instead, Dahl turned to writing adult fiction, not writing another
children’s story until the 1960s.
By this time he was a father himself and had started making up stories to
entertain his own children. From this came the stories of “James and the Giant
Peach” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” He went on to write 21 children’s
books including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “The BFG”, “Matilda”, and
“The Witches”, all of which have been made into films. Roald Dahl died on
November 23, 1990.
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1. Which place DIDN’T Roald Dahl live in?
A America B Africa C Great Britain D Norway
2. Of these books by Roald Dahl, which has NOT been made into a film?
A Matilda C The Witches
B The Gremlins D Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
3. Why did Roald Dahl start writing most of his children’s books?
A He was injured in the war and needed work.
B He wrote about his experiences as a child.
C He wasn’t successful in writing for adults.
D He made up stories to tell his own children.
4. Which profession did Roald Dahl NOT have in his life?
A Attaché C Film director
B Author D Oil company worker
5. What did Roald Dahl do from 1943 to the 1960’s?
A Worked as an attaché. C Wrote adult fiction.
B Published children’s stories. D Made films.
6. At boarding school little Dahl was:
A very happy.
B independent.
C unhappy.
D successful.

ІІ. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verb
1. My father (read) _________the newspaper every morning.
2. Jaime usually (eat)_________ cornflakes for breakfast, but today he
(eat)_______an omellette instead.
3. Alison and I (study) _________for the exam. We (not, want)____________ to
fail it!
4. A: (you / go)__________to the cinema last night?
5. B: Yes. I (be)_______ there with Sue and Louis. (you / be)________ to the
cinema recently?
6. A: I last (go)________to the cinema two weeks ago.
7. B: So you (see / not)___________ the new action film yet.
8. I (finish/just)___________my homework.
9. I (work)_____________ on this essay since two o’clock.
10. How long (wait / you)______________ for us?
11.“Are you busy?” she asked him.
She asked him _____________________
12. “Go to your room,” her father said to her.
Her father told her ______________________

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Healthy way of living’. (about 80 words).
 Examination Card № 5
І. Reading
Read the text. For questions (1–6) choose the correct answers (A–C).
The world’s oceans have warmed 50 percent faster over the last 40 years than
previously thought due to climate change, Australian and US climate researchers
reported on Wednesday. Higher ocean temperatures expand the volume of water,
contributing to a rise in sea levels that is submerging small island nations and
threatening to flooding in low-lying, densely-populated delta regions around the
globe.
The study, published in the British journal Nature, adds to a growing
scientific chorus of warnings about the consequences rising oceans. It also serves as a
corrective to a massive report issued last year by the Nobel-winning UN
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), according to the authors.
Rising sea levels are driven by two things: the thermal expansion of sea water,
and additional water from melting sources of ice. Both processes are caused by global
warming. The ice sheet that sits atop Greenland, for example, contains enough water
to raise world ocean levels by seven metres (23 feet), which would bury sea-level
cities from Dhaka to Shanghai.
Trying to figure out how much each of these factors contributes to rising sea
levels is critically important to understanding climate change, and forecasting future
temperature rises, scientists say. But up to now, there has been a perplexing gap
between the projections of computer-based climate models, and the observations of
scientists gathering data from the oceans.
The new study, led by Catia Domingues of the Centre for Australian Weather
and Climate Research, is the first to reconcile the models with observed data. Using
new techniques to assess ocean temperatures to a depth of 700 metres (2,300 feet)
from 1961 to 2003, it shows that thermal warming contributed to a 0.53
millimetre-per-year rise in sea levels rather than the 0.32 mm rise reported by the
IPCC.
1. What happens when the oceans temperature rises?
A It causes sea levels to rise.
B It causes sea levels to remain constant.
C It causes sea levels to decrease.
2. The rise in water levels is especially dangerous for small island nations and:
A low-lying urban areas.
B all coastal cities.
C people who live on the beach.
3. The new study:
A shows that thermal warming contributed to a 0.32 millimeter-per-year rise in
sea levels.
B did not reveal anything that scientists didn’t know.
C used new techniques to assess ocean temperatures.
4. Ultimately, the new study should help scientists to:
A lower water levels.
B better predict climate change.
C bury sea-level cities like Dhaka and Shanghai.
5. What was the main finding of the study?
A That not enough is being done about global warming.
B That ocean waters have warmed faster than scientists had previously thought.
C That the warming of the world’s oceans is not a threat.
6. Rising sea levels are caused by two factors:
A the thermal expansion of sea water, and additional water from melting ice.
B global warming and greenhouse effect.
C the expansion of rain water and additional water from melting ice.

ІІ. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verb
1. She went to the library yesterday,_______________?
2. He didn’t recognize me,______________________?
3. Cars pollute the environment,_________________?
4. Yesterday I (buy) __________a book about the British Museum and its
collections.
5. I (read)___________ 30 pages already. It’s really interesting.
6. When we (travel)__________around Ireland, we (meet) _________some very
nice people.
7. When I (leave)_________ the house this morning, the sun (shine) _________ .
8. Caroline (burn)____________ her hand when she (iron)_________her clothes.
9. If they go to Washington, they (see)_______________the White House.
10. If mum gave her a sweet, she (stop)____________crying.
11. If he (arrive)_______________ later, he will take a taxi.
12. That room ..... before we move into the flat.
A have to paint C must be painting
B will paint D must be painted

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Problems of modern environment.’ Mention
possible ways how to improve our environment (about 80 words).
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I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
At an elevation of 29,028 feet (8,848 metres) above sea level, Mount Everest is
the world’s tallest mountain. Mount Everest is relatively young, having been formed
only 60 million years ago, and it is still growing a few millimetres every year! Mount
Everest is in the mountain range called the Himalayas. The summit ridge of Mount
Everest separates Nepal and Tibet. Each place has a special name for this giant
mountain. The Nepalese name is Sagarmatha, which means “goddess of the sky”. The
Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means “mother goddess of the universe”. In
English, Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest, the first person to record
the height and location of the mountain. A climb to the summit was attempted by
George Mallory in 1922, who famously gave his reason for wanting to climb Everest
as “because it’s there”. He attempted to reach the summit again in the company of
Andrew Irvine in 1924, but on this trip both climbers disappeared. The first
successful ascent (and descent) of Mount Everest was accomplished by Sir Edmund
Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29th, 1953. The first ascent by a woman was on
May 16th, 1975, by Junko Tabei from Japan. Between 1921 and 2007, over two
thousand people have climbed Mount Everest, some more than once. Since the first
ascent in 1953, more than 600 climbers from 20 different countries have reached the
summit. However, over two hundred climbers have died attempting to climb Mount
Everest, most commonly from avalanches, but also from falls in crevasses, cold, or
high altitude sicknesses.
1. How high is Mount Everest?
A 8,848 feet B 29,028 metres C 29,028 feet D 8,848 metres
2. In what way does Mount Everest change annually?
A It is shrinking a very small amount.
B It is getting a little wider.
C It is shifting slightly to the north.
D It is growing a very small amount taller.
3. Mount Everest is in the mountain range called the ..... .
A Rocky Mountains B Andes C Himalayas D Alps
4. Who wanted to climb Mount Everest “because it’s there”?
A George Mallory C Tenzing Norgay
B Edmund Hillary D Junko Tabei
5. The first team to successfully reach the summit was ..... .
A George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
B Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
C George Mallory and Edmund Hillary
D Tenzing Norgay and Andrew Irvine
6. Since 1953, how many people have reached the summit?
A about 20 B fewer than 600 C exactly 600 D more than 600

II. Writing
Put the verbs into the correct tense form
1. We would understand him if he (speak)______________ slowly.
2. Andy (cook)_________________ dinner if we buy the food.
3. I will prepare breakfast if I (wake up) ______________early.
4. If you hate walking in the mountains, you (enjoy / not)____________ the tour.
5. Janet would have gone jogging if she (do) _______________ her home work
yesterday.
6. A: (you / play / ever)____________ tennis?
7. B: I (play / only)______________ tennis once or twice. And you?
8. A: I (learn)________________tennis for two years.
9. B: (you / take)________________part in any competitions yet?
10. A: I (participate)______________ in four contests this year.
Make up the sentences using ‘because’ and the correct forms of the verbs.
11. She was upset. Her dog was lost._______________________________
12. I didn’t go to the cinema with my friends. I saw that film before._____________

III. Writing
Write a for and against essay on the topic ‘Are zoos still necessary nowadays’?
Mention for arguments and against arguments about zoos. Give your personal
point of view (about 80 words).
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I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
STATUE OF LIBERTY: A FAMOUS GIFT
On July 4, 1884 France gave the United States an amazing birthday gift: the
Statue of Liberty! Without the base at the bottom, it is as tall as a 15- storey building.
It is a symbol of the United States. But the world famous Statue of Liberty standing
in New York Harbour was built in France. The statue was shown to the US,
taken apart, shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in crates and rebuilt in the US.
Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture
with the year 1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the
American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between
America and France. It was agreed upon that the American people were to build the
pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly in
the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic
Ocean. In France, public fees, various forms of entertainment, and a lottery were
among the methods used to raise funds. In the United States, benefit theatrical events,
art exhibitions and auctions assisted in providing needed funds.
Finally, in 1886, the statue was completed. Engineer Gustave Eiffel, who
would later design the Eiffel Tower in Paris, designed Liberty’s “spine.” Inside the
statue four huge iron columns support a metal framework that holds the thin copper
skin.
The statue – 151 feet, 1 inch tall – was the tallest structure in the U.S. at that
time. The arm holding the torch measures 46 feet; the index finger, 8 feet; the nose,
nearly 5 feet.
Visitors climb 354 steps (22 storeys) to look out from 25 windows in the
crown. Seven rays in the crown represent the Earth’s seven seas.
Over the years, the Statue of Liberty’s symbolism has grown to include
freedom and democracy as well as friendship between the two continents.
1. Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
A France B New York C New Jersey D Germany
2. How was the Statue of Liberty shipped over from France?
A On an airplane B In crates C On a train D In trucks
3. Why did France want to build this monument?
A America wanted to give France a birthday present
B to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Independence
C America wanted to become a democracy
D To support American freedom
4. Who sculpted the Statue of Liberty?
A Gustave Eiffel C Bill Gates
B Frederic Auguste Bartholdi D Lady Liberty
 5. What makes up the Statue of Liberty’s “spine”?
A Four iron columns C Five copper wires
B 206 bones D 40 pounds of stone
6. Tourists can look out from the Statue`s
A nose B crown C feet D the index finger

ІІ. Writing
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs (present simple,
present perfect, or passive voice).
The fellowship of the Ring (1) _______(be) the first book of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which (2)__________(set) in a fictive
world, Middle Earth. It (3) ________ (tell) the story of Frodo, a hobbit, and a
magic ring.
As the story (4) __________(begin), Frodo (5)___________(give) a magic
ring. The wizard Gandalf then (6)__________ (tell) him of the Rings of Power and of
Sauron, the Dark Lord, who (7)___________ (make) the Master Ring to rule all
other Rings. Gandalf (8)__________ (advise) Frodo to leave home and keep the ring
out of Sauron’s hands who already (9)_________ (send) his Black Riders in search
for it. Frodo’s ring (10)__________ (give) Sauron the power to enslave Middle Earth.
Choose the correct answer.
11. Ann started ..... when she heard the news.
А crying В sadness C misery D tears
12. Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil ..... 1822 to 1960.
А until В in C оn D from

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My unforgettable trip’. Mention about the role of
travelling, about your favourite means of travelling (about 80 words).
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I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to answer the questions (1–6).
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous tower in Paris, France. It was named after
the engineer who designed and built it, Alexandre Eiffel. The tower was built in
1889.
Alexandre Eiffel was asked to build the tower when France decided to have a
big fair to exhibit its goods and wares. The tower was to be located in the middle of
the fair as a special attraction. So, Eiffel designed the tower and soon began to build
it, using iron beams and bolts. When the structure first started to take shape, the
people of France did not like it. They thought it looked like a giant skeleton and was
not attractive at all. However, when the tower was finally completed and lighted up at
night, the people quickly changed their minds. It was an enchanting sight and now
looked like a tower made of lace.
The Eiffel Tower is sometimes considered one of the seven wonders of the
modern world. It is 300 meters high and people can take an elevator all the way to the
top. From the tower, they can get a marvellous view of the city and the River Seine
which runs through it. Besides the elevator, there are steps which lead all the way up
the tower. For those who are energetic, they can use these to climb up. It is very
windy at the top of the tower and can be very cold at times because it is only built by
iron beams. There are no walls to keep the wind out.
1. The Eiffel Tower got its name ... .
A from its location C from the fair
B from its designer D from Paris
2. The tower is ... now.
A more than 100 years old C 100 years old exactly
B less than 100 years old D hundreds of years old
3. Why didn’t the people like the tower at first?
A They thought it wasn’t safe. C They were haunted by it.
B They didn’t like iron beams. D They thought it was very ugly.
4. Why did they change their minds in the end?
A It turned out to be very safe. C It turned out to be beautiful.
B They liked lace. D The design was changed.
5. What can we see from the tower ?
A Paris C Iron beams
B A tower of lace D A giant skeleton
6. It`s rather cold at the top of the tower because
A there are no walls to protect it.
B the elevator goes too fast.
C the River Seine runs close to the tower.
D it`s very high.
ІІ. Writing
Make up the sentences using ‘after’, ‘because’ and the correct forms of the verbs.

1. My mother finished reading. She went to bed.

____________________________________________________
2. We did our homework. We went to the theatre.
____________________________________________________
3. Simon spoke to the teacher. She gave him some help.
____________________________________________________
4. We went swimming. We came home.
____________________________________________________
5. I was late for school. My mother didn’t wake me up.
_____________________________________________________
6. They were tired. They had been training in the gym for two hours.
____________________________________________________

Choose and circle the correct item to complete the sentences.

7. I’m going to get up early tomorrow. If I have / had time, I’ll / I’d walk to school.
8. If I have / had time, I’ll /I’d walk to school, but it’s just not possible.
9. We never leave food on the table. If we do / did, the cat will / would eat it.
10. ‘Shall I put this on the table?’ ‘If you do / did, the cat will / would eat it.’
11. I’m not going to open the window. If I open / opened the window, it will / would
be too noisy.
12. Maybe I’ll open a window. But if open / opened a window, it will / would be
very noisy.

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My favourite TV show’. Mention about the plot of
the show, its host/hostess. Why is this show popular? (about 80 words)
 Examination Card № 9
I. Reading
Read the text and choose the best answer (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was ‘Home Sweet Home’ for Simba, the lion, after her disappearance from
the circus which was performing in Singapore. It brought a happy ending to a
frightening adventure.
Simba, a two-year-old African cat escaped from Happyland Circus on the
morning of 20 December and spent the next one week roaming the secondary forests
in Pulau Ubin, one of the off-shore islands of Singapore. Villagers living on that
peaceful and tranquil island immediately alerted the police when they first sighted the
animal near a swamp. A search team was sent to track her down. Their efforts proved
futile as the thick undergrowth and lush forestry hampered their movements. The
weather failed to help either as it had been raining and the forest was flooded.
A helicopter was used in the search. The pilot identified a few big dry spots in
the forest. Trackers moved in and finally found the lion hidden in the tract of
secondary forest. One of the trackers said, “It was my first time hunting a lion and I
hope it will be my last. I have never come face to face with a wild animal before.
Simba is really huge and looks fierce. I shot her with a tranquilizer dart. It was some
time before the drug worked and I thought she was going to pounce on me. I was
scared out of my wits.”
Game officers and zoo-keepers helped the police to carry the 200kg animal out
of the forest and returned her to the circus. Simba’s trainer was glad to have her
found. However, it remains a mystery as to how she ended up on the island.
1. Simba’s home is in the ... .
A forest B circus C zoo D village
2. Pulau Ubin is ... .
A crowded with people C full of wild animals
B bustling with activities D serene and scenic
3. The lion was lost for ... days.
A three B five C seven D nine
4. The search team was unsuccessful because ... .
A the paths through the forest were flooded
B the villagers were not co-operative
C there were not enough trackers
D the forest was full of trees
5. The tracker was scared because ... .
A Simba was a big African cat
B the tranquilizer failed to work immediately
C he was not armed with a rifle
D he had never seen an interesting animal before
 6. Game officers and zoo-keepers helped the police
A look for the lion C chase the lion
B take the lion out of the forest D shoot the lion with a tranquilizer dart.

ІІ. Writing
Complete the sentences with need, needn’t, must, or mustn’t.
1. We have enough chairs in here; you_________ bring in any more.
2. You__________eat those mushrooms; they are poisonous.
3. You__________ attend the forum, but he __________as he is one of the speakers.
4. You_______________see that film. You will find it very educational.
Put the verbs into the correct tense form
5. When I (phone) ________my friends, they (play)__________ monopoly.
6. Yesterday at six I (prepare)_________________ dinner.
7. The kids (play)___________ in the garden when it began to rain.
8. If you go out with your friends tonight, I (watch) ________the football match on
TV.
9. Tom would earn a lot of money if he (get)__________ that job.
10. If she (hurry / not)_____________ , we would have missed the bus.
11. Mother: I want to prepare dinner. (you / wash)___________the dishes yet?
12. Daughter: I (wash)_________ the dishes yesterday, but I (have /
not)________the time yet to do it today.

III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend who is afraid of coming exams (about 80 words).

 Prove that exams are inevitable in our life.

 Give him/her some pieces of advice how to pass exams successfully.
 Examination Card № 10
I. Reading
Read the article and choose the correct item (A–C) to complete the sentences (1–6).
“When I visit London one of my favourite things to do is shopping! I really
enjoy hunting around for interesting things in the sales, buying something new to
wear out on a Saturday night. Or a bit of window shopping – it doesn’t cost a penny.
Sometimes I’ll spend hours just walking around a market having a chat with my
friends.
There are lots of different places to go shopping in London. If you’re looking
for ‘high street’ shops – the kind of shops you will find in most towns, you can go to
Oxford Street, but it gets too busy sometimes; it can be difficult to get anywhere! For
a less crowded, more relaxing shopping experience, go to Covent Garden – you can
have an expensive cappuccino, and watch some (free) street theatre at the same time.
Some people like shopping in department stores. The most famous one in
London is ‘Harrods’ in Knightsbridge, but for me, it’s not modern enough, and too
expensive, the sort of place your parents do their shopping. The best of all the big
department stores is ‘Selfridges’ in Oxford Street, it’s a shoppers’ paradise, nice
clothes but very high prices. Well I can look, can’t I?
For the ‘day out walking around a market’ experience, try ‘Camden’. It’s
exciting, fashionable, and there are lots of lovely things at attractive prices! You can
buy cheap jeans and cool second hand clothes in the morning and then get a tattoo
and a body piercing later on! If all that shopping is too tiring, you can get some
Chinese or Thai food for ‡2 or 3, sit by the canal and relax. What could be better?
If you think you need to experience more of London’s ‘culture’, you might
prefer a trip to Greenwich. This is a much more relaxing day out. You can have a
walk round the market and shops, and then take in a bit of London’s history – it was
the birthplace of Henry VIII, Queen Mary and Elizabeth I. There’s also the park, the
‘Cutty Sark’ (an old ship that was used for transporting tea), and the old observatory
... so much to do, but don’t forget the shopping!”
Adapted from: www.bbc.co.uk
1. “High street” shops are ...
A the most expensive shops in town.
B shops you can find almost everywhere.
C street markets.
2. Covent Garden is a place where you can ...
A have a cheap cup of coffee.
B get lost in crowded shops.
C watch a street performance.
3. The speaker’s favourite department store is in ...
A Knightsbridge. B Oxford Street. C Covent Garden.
 4. You should go to Camden if you want to ...
A have a tattoo.
B buy expensive clothes.
C try traditional English food.
5. When you go to Greenwich you can ...
A see the birthplace of the British queens.
B visit an old war ship.
C eat a Chinese dinner.
6. The ‘Cutty Sark’ used to be…
A a car. B a plane. C a ferry.

ІІ. Writing
Complete the sentences with need, needn’t, must, or mustn’t.
1. You______buy the tickets as I have a few complimentary passes.
2. The teacher said that we _________ take any books into the examination hall.
It’s forbidden.
3. You ___________study hard. You___________neglect your studies.
4. They____________have paid for the damage. The fault was not entirely theirs.
Put the verbs into the correct tense form
5. I (practise)______________ the guitar when he came home.
6. We (not / cycle)__________________ all day.
7. While John (work)__________ in his room, his friends (swim) ________in the
pool.
8. If you (speak)__________English, you will get along with them perfectly.
9. If you (get on)___________ well with them, you would soon become a part of
their team.
10. If she (come) ___________ to see us, we would have gone for a walk to the local
zoo last Sunday.
11. Mother: (you / do / already)____________ your homework?
12. Daughter: No, I (come / just)_______________home from school.

III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend who is going to visit you (about 80 words).

 Tell your friend about Novy Sanzhary.

 Mention the beautiful places of your town.
 Convince your friend that your town is worth visiting.
 Examination Card № 11
I. Reading
Match the headings (a–G) to the paragraphs (1–6). There is one heading that you
don’t need.
A Teenagers and love
B Positive sides of teenage life
C Parents’ control
D Being a teenager is just a part of life
E Influence of TV and the Internet
F Teenage worries and fears
G Time to be happy
1_________
Teenagers today are undergoing lots of physical and emotional changes. They
are subjected to physical growth and hormonal changes. Nevertheless, being a
teenager is just a normal and unavoidable part of life.
2__________
Though the teenage life is full of happiness and sadness, enjoyment and
frustrations, it can be interesting! Making friends is part and parcel of a teenager’s
life. The teenager should enjoy life by making friends with peers and participate in
healthy activities such as camping, jogging, playing football, swimming and so on.
Socialising with friends, a teenager learns to make decisions, to joke, laugh and play
to release stress and tension. By making friends, the teenager learns to sweeten his or
her joys or to ease the bitterness of life troubles.
3__________
Many teenagers are very conscious of their appearance. It is at this part of their
life that beauty strikes as the main self-image. They love to follow up with the latest
trends for clothes, hairstyle and try to look good. Some girls and boys go on a crash
diet to slim down in order to look attractive. Others may suffer from acne and
pimples that may scar their external beauty.
4__________
Another stage is the teenagers’ attitude to love. There are chemical changes in
the body and so the teenagers tend to fall in love and have relationship. They
experience love and rejection. These sometimes affect their studies.
5__________
Parents tend to control their freedom and often say no to what the teenagers do.
Hence, we have cases of disagreements, disputes or quarrels. Both parents and their
teenage children should try to understand and support each other.
6_________
The mass media and the Internet also influence the lives of many teenagers.
Violent action movies and computer games surfed from the Internet can bring a
disastrous effect on a teenager’s life. There will be more harm than good if nothing is
done.

II. Writing
Write the questions given below in the indirect Speech.

1. Ann asked, ‘How many children are there in your class, Kate?’
_________________________________________
2. Steve asked, ‘Where have you studied before, Helen?’
__________________________________________

3. Susan asked, ‘Why do you want to join this club, Michael?’

____________________________________________
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs
4. This time next month I_________ (ski) in the Alps.
5. Sue_______________(finish) her Master’s degree by next year.
6. I _________ (work) in the garden on Sunday as usual.
7. ‘I________(to change) my job.’ ‘Why?’ ‘I__________(not to like) the hours.’
8. ‘Look – I___________(to find) some information.’ ‘Where you _______ (to
find) it?’
9. Michael___________ (already / to lose) his new watch.
10. The company___________ (to lose) a lot of money last year.
11. A: Did you manage to get to the bank yesterday?
B: No, it______________ (close) by the time I got there.
12. A: I see you finally bought a new video.
B: Yes, I____________(try) to fix the old one for ages when I decided to buy a
new one.

III. Writing
Write a letter to your friend. Tell him about the role of fashion in your life
(about 80 words).

 Tell him/her about the clothes in your wardrobe.

 Do you spend much money on your clothes.
 What rules do you follow while choosing the clothes for your self.
 Examination Card № 12
I. Reading
Read the text and match questions (a–G) with paragraphs (1–6). there is оnе
question you will not need to use.
A What is Britain’s favourite food these days?
B Is it only eaten in restaurants?
C How long has curry been popular in Britain?
D Is fish and chips still Britain’s national dish?
E What is ‘chicken tikka masala’?
F What other ‘multicultural’ food is popular in Britain?
G Is curry popular just in London and other big cities?
1________
Not these days. For оnе thing, fish is becoming more and more expensive, and
our tastes seem to bе changing too. In any case, fish and chips only came to Britain
less than 150 years ago, so it is not really such аn old traditional dish. Fish and chips
was probably а mixture of French ‘frites’ and Jewish fish recipes.
2__________
Some people say it is ‘chicken tikka masala’, а British curry dish. Like ‘balti’,
it was invented in England bу Bangladeshi immigrants. Тhе British like gravy, or
sauce, with their food, and this is very diffеrent from the food you might find in
Indiа, Раkistan or Bangladesh.
3_________
Curry first appeared оn а British menu in 1773, would yоu believe, so it is
actually much older than fish and chips. Indiаn restaurants have been very popular in
Britain for over thirty years. In fact, they are not really ‘Indian’; most of them are
operated bу Bangladeshis.
4__________
No. You саn find сurrу houses еvеn in the smallest villages. There are over
9,000 of them аll over Britain.
5__________
No, а lot of people cook their own curries at home. Sainsbury’s, оnе of
Britain’s biggest supermarkets, sells 30,000 chicken tikka ready­meals а day,
and you сan buy chicken tikka masala flavoured crisps, pizzas, sandwiches and
pasta sauсе. British companies еvеn sell it to India.
6___________
You саn find almost anything in supermarkets these days, inсluding ‘fusion’
food, which has influences from more than оnе culture. Afro­Caribbean food аnd
Japanese­style sushi bars are becoming more рорular in London, and you will
find Chinese, Greek, Mexican and Thai food in most British towns and cities.
II. Writing
Write the questions given below in the indirect Speech.

1. Mary asked, ‘Can you speak any foreign languages, Pete?’

_________________________________________________
2. Tom asked, ‘What exams are you going to pass this year, Sue?’
__________________________________________________
3. Alex asked, ‘Did your sister start school at the age of six or seven, Bob?’
__________________________________________________

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs

4. I_______________ (attend) a meeting in Glasgow on Monday, so I won’t be at
the reception.
5. I______________ (read) the whole book by the end of the week.
6. If you phone Julie, she___________(complain), as she always does.
7. ________Alex_________ (to speak) to the teacher yet?
8. It ____________(to snow) since Friday.
9. You can have the book. I___________ (to finish) it.
10. I________________(to study) physics for 5 years.
11. The music must ____________(turn down) by 12 o’clock at the latest.
12. Your free gift_____________ (send) to you in the next few days.

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Choosing my future career’. Mention about your
plans about your future career. What are the most important professional skills
nowadays? How can we achieve a professional success? (about 80 words)
 Examination Card № 13
I. Reading
Read the text. Choose the correct item a, B, C or d to complete the sentences (1–6).
It was just after midnight when Stephen Richards heard a strange, melodious
whistle amid the patter of rain in the Papau New Guinea cloud forest. Papau New
Guinea is a country on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, which lies north
of Australia. Richards, 44, knows the terrain and its creatures well, but the sound he
heard was completely new. “When I heard this, I knew it was going to be fantastic,”
he says.
Richards moved carefully through thorny vines toward the sound. After an
hour of searching, he found the source: a “warty brown blob1.” When he gently took
hold of the blob, it bit him on the hand. “I was shocked,” he says. “Frogs don’t
normally bite you.” The animal’s bite along with its unique cry and strange
appearance, told Richards he had discovered a new species. It was an exhilarating
moment. But to Richards, who is a zoologist with the South Australian Museum in
Adelaide, Australia, it was also ano ther day at work.
Richards believes he has discovered almost 100 frogs. He has managed to
scientifically classify and name 30. Another 70 must be studied carefully before they
can be classified as new species.
Frogs are threatened by habitat destruction, disease, and predators2.
Richards believes recording the amphibians is vitally important. As for the blob that
bit him, Richards has not classified and named it yet. But you can bet it will have a
name that fits its snappy temperament. “I like a frog with attitude,” he says.
Taken from “The frog finder” by Rory Callinan,
Time for Kids: World Report Edition.
1 blob – крапля, кольорова цяточка
2 predator – хижак
1. How did Stephen Richards discover this new species of frogs?
A He accidentally stepped on it.
B He followed the sound of its whistle.
C The frog jumped on him.
D Another zoologist brought it to him.
2. What happened when Richards gently picked up the frog?
A The frog bit him. C The frog jumped at him.
B The frog tried to run away. D Richards put the frog in his pocket.
3. Which did NOT contribute to Richards’s belief that he had discovered a new
species?
A the frog’s bite. C the frog’s jump.
B the frog’s whistle. D the frog’s appearance.
4. How many frogs has Richards already classified and named?
A 100 B 30 C 70 D None
5. Why does Richards believe that it’s important to record behaviours of frogs?
A Frogs are threatened by habitat destruction, disease, and predators.
B They may be poisonous and Richards wants to prevent them from harming others.
C They are useful in treating illnesses.
D He wants to open a zoo that mainly displays frogs.
6. As for the blob that bit Richards
A it has already got its name.
B it hasn`t got its name yet.
C it has already been classified.
D it has already been forgotten about.

II. Writing
Choose the correct item.
1. Ann ..... around the house, but this week she can’t because she ..... for an
exam.
A is helping usually, prepares C helps usually, is preparing
B is usually helping, prepares D usually helps, is preparing
2. Is this the first time you ..... bungee jumping? (Note: right after the event)
A try B are trying C have tried D tried
3. Sam ..... his finger while he ..... lunch.
A burnt, had cooked C was burning, had cooked
B burnt, was cooking D burnt, cooked
4. They ..... solving the crossword for an hour but they haven’t solved it yet.
A have been B had been C were D are
5. We ..... the house for two hours.
A were cleaning C have been cleaning
B cleaned D had been cleaning
6. How long ..... your best friend?
A were you knowing C have you known
B had you known D had you been knowing
7. You ..... talk with your mouth full.
A mustn’t B needn’t C must
8. I haven’t seen him ..... Easter.
A for B since C from
9. He has ..... finished his homework.
A yet B still C already
10. I’ll be ready by the time you ..... home.
A come B will come C would come
11.You ..... wear a suit. It’s an informal meeting.
A mustn’t B needn’t C must
12. If I were you, I ..... to him.
A will apologise B would apologise C apologised

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘Tastes differ’. Mention about your hobby, possible
ways of spending our leisure usefully. (about 80 words)
 Examination Card № 14
I. Reading
Read the ilm review and choose from the list (a–G) the phrase which best
summarises each part (1–6) of the article. there is оnе extra phrase which you do
not need to use.
А Mad Меl
В А disappointing ending
C The man who knows too much
D The perfect couple
Е А reluctant heroine
F А villain to remember
G Аn exciting love story
1__________
Mel Gibson is Jerry Fletcher, а New York taxi driver with а conspiracy theory
for everything. Не publishes his ideas оn the Internet. One day one of his theories
upsets some vеrу powerful men and suddenly his life is in serious danger.
2________
The only person who сап help him is also the woman he is secretly in love
with. Julia Roberts plays Alice Sutton, а justice department lawyer. She wants
nothing to do with Fletcher at first but suddenly finds herself drawn into his world.
3___________
Conspiracy Theory is а well­written, entertaining film which successfully
mixes two popular genres. As а thriller, there is plenty of action to keep the audience
оn the edge of their seats and, as а romance, we end up believing that а top lawyer
really could fall in love with а taxi driver.
4_________
Perhaps the reason for this is in the strength of the acting. Gibson is at his best
as the paranoid Fletcher (so paranoid that he keeps his food locked in canisters,
locked inside his fridge). And Julia Roberts reminds us that as well as being one the
most beautiful women оn the planet, she is also one of the world’s finest actresses.
5____________
But good as Gibson and Roberts аrе, the best performance of the film is from
Star Trek’s Patrick Stewart as Dr Jones, а psychologist from а sinister government
department. Еуеrу minute he is оn the screen he leaves the audience wondering what
evil he will do next.
6____________
Му only criticism is the last 20 minutes of the film, when director Richard
Donner forgets his convincing, tense storyline and the film descends into а traditional
good vs.bad shoot­out. Мауbе because he’s working with Mel Gibson again, Donner
suddenly seems to think he’s directing the next in his series of Lethal Weapon
movies.
II. Writing
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1. I’m lost. I___________ (drive) around here for an hour.
2. They__________ (stand) on the platform for an hour when the train came.
3. Let’s go to the cinema. They_________ (show) a new comedy this week.
4. Lilian_________(seldom / be) late for work.
5. The mechanic_________(repair) my car at the moment.
6. My parents_________ (just / move) to a beautiful house in the country.
7. Mr Johnson___________ (open) a new shop in the village next month.
8. By the time I arrived, the lessons_________ (already / start).
9. We__________ (play) on the beach when it started to rain.
10. Sam and Fred __________ (often / go) fishing together.
11. My car ___________(repair) at the moment, so I can’t give you a lift.
12. New York__________ (say) to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

III. Writing
Write a for and against essay on the topic ‘Using the Internet nowadays’
Mention for arguments and against arguments about the Internet. Give your
personal point of view (about 80 words).
 Examination Card № 15
I. Reading
Read the article and choose the correct item (a–d) to complete the sentences (1–6).
How green are you? Being green used to mean that you were young and
inexperienced. Now people who call themselves ‘green’ seem to think that they know
better than the rest of us. But just how wise are these new ‘greens’? How well do
their ideas work in practice?
Take the example of what happened this week to Donna Challice, mother of
three, from Exeter. She was actually taken to court by her local council for not
recycling her rubbish. She was charged with putting food in the green recycling bin
which is intended for cans, paper, plastic and glass. She faced a fine of up to 1,000
pounds and the court case cost much more than that. What a waste of the court’s time
and money. The reality is that recycling household rubbish is a waste of all our time.
It takes hours and makes very little difference to the planet. Only 5 % of our waste is
made up of household rubbish, while a massive 60 % is agricultural and industrial.
Why doesn’t the council do something about that first!
And it isn’t only local government that is anxious to be green. We are
surrounded by green thinkers. Have those people who refuse to accept nuclear
energy thought about what renewable energy means? They say that 20 % of our
energy has to come from renewable sources such as wind and solar power. Can
you imagine what our country side will look like? There will be forests of giant
wind turbines and nothing in the fields except rape seed oil to make bio fuel. There is
no real alternative to using more nuclear energy, so why don’t we focus on building
new safer nuclear plants? You have to be green, in the old sense of the word, to think
that these ideas are a step for- ward. What a load of rubbish!
Taken from “Going Green” by David Woodward, Premium Learning
1. Being Green today means you ...
A are young and inexperienced. C care for the environment.
B accept nuclear energy. D are absolutely wise.
2. Which word can replace “intended” in the text?
A meant B cared C purpose D lost
3. What per cent of our waste is not household rubbish?
A 60 % B 95 % C 10 % D 5 %
4. Rape seed oil is used to ...
A fuel wind turbines. C make bio fuel.
B create forests. D produce oil.
5. The author’s attitude towards Green Thinkers is ...
A negative. C neutral.
B positive. D changing.
 6. Renewable energy sources are…
A wind and solar power.
B nuclear energy.
C electricity power.
D reused power.

II. Writing
Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs
1. Claudia (learn) ............ to be a chef when she (win) ............ a national recipe
contest.
2. Jake (enjoy) ............ the old car show so much, he (not remember) ............ that
he had an appointment.
3. Mrs. Garrison (teach) .......... the class next year.
4. The cookies are all gone. (buy) .......... you .......... some, please?
5. A: (you/take) ................ the dog for a walk yet?
6.B: I (work) ..................... all day. I (come /just) ..................home from work and I
(have /not) ................. the time to walk the dog yet.
7. If I had time, I .......... (go) shopping with you.
8. If you .......... (speak) English, you will get along with them perfectly.
9. Mrs. Polanski (know) ............ Peter since he was a little boy.
10. Tom didn’t go to the meeting yesterday. It ............. (cancel).
11. By the time I arrived, the lesson .................. (already/start).
12. I’m lost. I ................. (drive) around here for an hour.

III. Writing
Write an essay on the topic ‘My favourite season’. Mention about your favourite
season. Does weather influence your mood? How do you cope with your seasonal
depression? (about 80 words)
 Examination Card № 16
I. Reading
Read the magazine article. Put the paragraph titles (a–i) in the right places.
Thefirst paragraph has been done for you. There are two extra paragraphs that
you don’t need.
TIGERS
A Skills
B General characteristics
C Reasons for attacking humans
D Tigers as swimmers
E Place of origin
F Number of people killed by tigers
G Reproducing
H The most famous type
I Tiger versus lion
0_______B
The largest of the cats is the tiger. It is as strong and aggressive as it is big. The
tiger’s coat is often a bright golden colour. It has black stripes on the head,
body, limbs, and tail. Stripes like these are sometimes found on the domestic cat, or
housecat, which is a distant relative of the tiger.
1__________
They are different mainly in the colour of their coats, but their skeletons are
almost the same. Zoologists recognise the tiger skull by the higher setting of the nasal
bones. The two species are similar in hunting habits, though tigers usually do not
hunt in pairs as lions often do.
2___________
They range from Iran to the Sea of Okhotsk in eastern Siberia and from this
north-eastern limit southward to Malaysia and the Indian peninsula. A smaller
variety is found on Sumatra, Java, and Bali. Tigers are not native to any other
continent.
3_____________
This is the Royal Bengal found in the Indian peninsula. An adult male weighs
as much as 500 pounds (230 kilograms) and may be 10 feet (3 metres) long,
including the 3-foot (1 metre) tail.
4_____________
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers are good swimmers. They cross
rivers easily to hunt down animals. Occasionally, to run away from a flood or some
other serious danger, they even climb trees.
5 ____________
 Tiger kittens number from two to five at a time and they grow for about 100
days inside their mother’s body. Unfortunately, not more than two usually survive the
birth. After they are born they stay with their mother until their third year.
6 _____________
Tigers do not naturally attack people, but a few become man- eaters when they
lose the ability to kill faster animals. Broken teeth, broken claws, or being too weak
in general can make an old tiger into a man- eater. Hunters in India report that one
tiger killed 127 people in 1973.

II. Writing

Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs

1. They .................. (stand) on the platform for an hour when the train came.
2. They ...................... (show) a new comedy at the cinema this week.
3. Lilian .................. (seldom/be) late for work.
4. The mechanic ....................... (repair) my car at the moment.
5. My parents ......................... (just/move) to a beautiful house in the country.
6. If they (have) ............... time at the weekend, they will come to see us.
7. They .................. just ...................(take) to hospital by ambulance.
8. I have a beautiful jumper which .................... (knit) by my grandmother.
9. The new bridge ....................... (build) already.
10. The tables .................... (set) before the restaurant opens tonight.
11. Tony ................... (watch) TV when the lights went out.
12. They .................... (play) tennis with the Smiths yesterday.

III. Writing
Write the review of your favourite book. Mention about the title, the author, the
setting of the book. Why do you like this book? Give your recommendations.
What is the role of reading? (about 80 words)