Text 2 A true story

King Louis the Eleventh was the King of France about 500 years ago. One day a young man said to the king, “I can see the future”. This was not true, but the king believed him. The young man was pleased and he hoped to get an important job. But King Louis thought, “This man knows the future, so he knows more than I know. He is dangerous and I must kill him.”

The king said to his servants, “I’m going to invite that man to have dinner with me. When he comes, watch my hand. When I lift up my hand, throw him out of the window.”

That evening the young man came to the king’s private room. The king had a smile on his face, but it was not a friendly smile. He said to the man, “You know the future, so tell me your future. When are you going to die?”

Then the young man understood his mistake. He thought quickly before he answered the king’s question. “I am going to die three days before you,” he said.

The king stopped smiling. The servants watched the king’s hand, but it did not move. The young man was safe; but he never told another lie after that.

Task 2: Decide if the statements are true (+) or false(-).

6. King Louis the Eleventh was the King of France about five centuries ago.

7. One day a young man said that he could predict the future.

8. The king was happy to have a servant who knew more than the king.

9. The king invited the young man to have breakfast with him.

10. During their meeting the king changed his mind.

Читання, 9 клас

Reading Comprehension Test.

Statements 11 through 15 refer to Text 3

Text 3

Tornadoes occur throughout the world, but for reasons that scientists are not fully able to discern, the great majority occur in the United States. Ap­proximately 700 tornadoes a year occur within the United States, and this comprises three-quarters of the worldwide total. Most of the US tornadoes take place in the Midwest and in the southern states that border on the Gulf of Mexico. In general, a tornado cuts a path of a few hundred yards and lasts less than an hour; an average tornado might propel itself at a speed of 15 or 20 miles per hour and therefore cover a distance of 20 or so miles. Tornadoes, however, can be much worse than average. The most devastating tornado on record occurred on March 18, 1925, in the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The path of this tornado was more than 200 miles long and a mile wide. Travelling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, the winds at the center of the storm swirled around at considerably more than 200 miles per hour. A total of 689 people died, and countless more were injured, at the hands of this killer storm.

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

11. The word "discern" in line 2 is closest in meaning to...

a) discuss; b) understand;

c) describe; d) dedicate.

12. The annual number of tornadoes in the USA is about...

a) 700; b) 734;

c) 930; d) 1,400.

13. In the US, tornadoes are least probable to occur...

a) anywhere around the territory; b) in the Midwest;

c) in the southern states; d) in the eastern states.

14. The word "propel" in line 6 may be best replaced with...

a) cut; b) circle;

c) move; d) start.

15. An average tornado covers about...

a) 5 km; b) 10 km;

c) 20 km; d) 50 km.

Творча письмова робота, 9 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. What is it like to be a young person in Ukraine? Comment on the challenges young people face today.

2. Knowledge is a great treasure that accompanies its owner everywhere.

3. The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.

Усне мовлення, 9 клас.

ROUND IY. Speaking Comprehension Test.

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. Which of the members of your family do you appreciate most and why?

2. Travelling is the best education.

3. If you were a writer, what kind of books would you write and why?

4. The role of TV in modern society.

5. What is the dearest place on the Earth for you?

6. A good specialist needs to know a foreign language. Do you agree with it?

7. Your English friend is going to come to Ukraine. What do you like most of all about your country?

8. If you are asked to make a list of the most outstanding Ukrainians, what names will you include in it?

9. What sport events would you like to talk about as a TV sports journalist?

10. Some people want to have apartments, while others want to have private homes. What about you?

11. What English-speaking country would you choose for visiting if you had a chance?

12. They say ”Good health is a great blessing.” What is your opinion?

13.What pictures of interesting places in Kyiv would you advise your English friend to take?

14.If you went on a very short tour to London, what places of interest would you like to see?

15. Are you proud of your school? Which of the school subjects will be most useful in your future career.

16. Things you prefer doing when you have free time.

17. Describe the best summer holidays you will never forget.

18.Do you have any special holidays in your family? What's special about them?

19. What places of interest are worth seeing in your hometown?

20. What do you think is to be done to stop the process of pollution?

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