Reading Comprehension Test.

Questions 11 through 15 refer to Text 3.

Text 3 How can animals live in a desert?

There is almost no water in a desert, but many animals can live in deserts. How do these animals get water and stay alive?

Everything is hot and dry in the daytime, but the nights are cold. Plants often have dew on them in the early morning. This is because cold air can’t hold as much water as hot air. Small insects can drink the dew, and bigger animals eat the plants with the dew on them.

Small birds and animals get water from the bodies of insects. Bigger birds and animals get water from the bodies of small animals. There is a North American bird which is called a roadrunner. It runs fast and catches small snakes, lizards and scorpions.

Most big animals can’t live in the desert because they need a few liters of water every day. They can’t keep water in their bodies for a long time. But camels are different. They can drink 90 liters of water in ten minutes, and then drink nothing for a week.

Task 3: Questions (choose the correct letter a, b or c):

11. Deserts are places with…….

a) no animals b) a lot of plants c) not much water

12. It is …… in the desert.

a) always hot b) cold at night c) usually wet in the daytime

13. Insects can drink when…….

a) there is dew b) the sun goes down c) bigger animals eat

14. Roadrunners get water when they ……..

a) eat small animals b) catch insects c)find plants

15. Most big animals ………water every day.

a) do not drink b) need some c) drink 90 liters of

Творча письмова робота, 8 клас

ROUND III. Writing Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this Test you will select from the three tasks written on the board one which you feel you are most capable to write about. You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

1. Friendship divides our sorrows and multiplies our joys.

2. My experience in learning English.

3. The brightest memories of my childhood.

Усне мовлення, 8 клас. ROUND IV. Speaking Comprehension Test.

Directions:

In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The number of your choice is the theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.

1. You want to make new e-pals. Tell about yourself, your interests and hobbies.

1. What city in Ukraine would you like to visit? What are you going to do there? Where are you going to go?

1. Your friend is calling you to congratulate you on your birthday. You had your birthday party yesterday. Tell him about it.

1. You are at an international summer camp. Tell your new friends about the main sights of your native city or village.

1. Describe your favourite season and explain why you like it.

1. Your friend has suggested that you should join some sports club. Persuade him that the best kind of sport is your favourite.

1. Describe your best friend. What qualities or characteristics do you like in a best friend?

1. Pets are important members of the family. Do you agree? Why or why not?

1. Do you have any special holidays in your family? What is special about them?

1. You were invited by a friend of yours to visit a holiday in a foreign country. What do you know about holidays in this country?

1. “My house is my castle”. Do you agree with this proverb? Describe the place you live in.

1. Books are our friends and teachers. Prove this.

1. You have just come back from a trip to Great Britain. Share your impressions with your classmates.

1. Tell your friends why you are learning English.

1. You were told to make a report about your favourite English writer.

1. During your stay in Britain you have to make a report about Ukraine.

1. You have a new e-pal. Tell him about Ukrainian customs and traditions.

1. What day of your life brought you the sweetest memories? Why?

1. You are participating in a student conference. Tell about your school and school traditions.

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