8 grade

I tour
I. Vocabulary Zone
Total 20 points / Time - 30 minutes
Task 1. Name the objects. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0-tomato
0.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1 correct answer = 1 point

Total= 5 points

Task 2. Read the text and choose the right words. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0was
Last Sunday it 0 Amandas birthday. Amanda wanted a dog 1 her mum and
dad said she couldnt have one. Every day Amanda 2 her parents how much she
loved dogs. Her parents said that 3 house was too small and that a dog should
4 a big garden to play in. last year Amandas grandmother 5 her a fish but
Amanda didnt like 6 very much. She wanted a dog. On Sunday, all Amandas
friends 7 to her house for her party. It was an excellent party and 8 had a lot
of food and lemonade. Then, Amanda heard something at the door. She opened it and 9 was a small
dog outside. Happy birthday Amanda! said 10 mum and dad!
1. were / was / are
11. they / its / it
6. but / than / why
12. came / were / go
7. tells / said / told
13. anyone / everything / everyone
8. them / theirs / their
14. it / there / he
9. has / be / have
15. her / hers / his
10. bought / buys / buying
2.

1 correct answer = 1 point

3.
Total= 10 points

4.
5.
6. Task 3. Read the description of some words about the free time that people have. What is the
word for each one? The first letter is already there. One example (0) has been done for you.
Eg.: 0-magazine
7.
1. If you like reading about music and fashion you may buy it m
16. People who like watching football often go to this place - .
17. People who like swimming in the sea often go there b
18. If you like camping you need to take it with you t
19. If you like taking photographs you will need this c
20. If you like playing musical instruments you may play it - d
8.

9.

1 right answer = 1 point

10. Total= 5 points

11. 8 grade
12. I tour
13. II. Grammar Zone
14. Total 20 points / Time - 30 minutes
15.
16. Task 1. Read the text and complete the gaps with suitable words. One example (0) has been
done for you. Eg.: 0-is
17.
18. My name 0 Biza Yaldez. Im twelve and I live in Mexico City. I 1two brothers, Emilo and
Miguel. Both of 2 are a few years older 3 me. My sister, Maria, is 4 youngest in my family
and it was her tenth birthday 5 week.
19. I love spending time 6 my friends. We often 7 shopping or play volleyball together. I really
enjoy dancing too. I joined a dance school five years 8 and I go there twice 9 week to
practice. Ive earned a 10 of interesting things about my countrys music and dancing.
20.
21. 1 correct answer = 1 point
22. Total= 10 points
23.

24. Task 2. Read the money-saving stories and choose the correct words. One example (0) has
been done for you. Eg.: 0- to keep
25.
26.
Amy LePeilbet
27. I like 0 ( to keep / keep) fit but I don`t want to fork
out on an expensive gym. Everything`s expensive in
London, but there are 11 ( lots of / lots) parks. So I
bought some running shoes, and started to go running
12 ( in / on) the park. I also walk to school now. I
save money and get fit at the same time.
28.
29.
Ali Harris
30. I wanted to change my bedroom and get a new desk, so I
13 (were checking /was checking) out prices of
bedroom furniture online when I 14 (have found /
found ) a website called Freecycle. Freecycling is when
a
person gives away things they don`t need. I found a
15 (perfect small wooden / wooden small perfect) desk for my bedroom, and it was free!
31.
32.
Ashlyn Krieger
33. Every time I go to a supermarket, I get a plastic bag. 16 (Everytime / Every time) I do exercise I
have some water. Every time I go to a restaurant I have some cola. In future I`m going to buy a
Bag for Life and drink tap water. I 17 (will save / save) money, and help the environment
too.
34.
35.
Carly Lloyd
36. My farther earns a lot of money, and he saves most of it, but he isn`t mean. He buys my mum
some flowers every Friday, and when he travels he always brings mum some perfume and some
chocolates. But he 18 ( teached / has taught) us to be quite frugal. His advice is, when you want
to buy something, ask yourself two questions. First, do you really need it? And secondly, 19
(could /can ) you get it cheaper somewhere else?
37.
38.
Julie Johnson
39. I love designer clothes and the latest fashions, and I really want a cool pair of Gucci sunglasses. I
need to save money, so here`s some advice for people like me don`t go shopping! Don`t go to 20
(shopping / shopped) centres, and don`t use online shopping sites. They are dangerous!
40.
41. 1 correct answer = 1 point

42. Total= 10 points

43. 8 grade
44. I tour
45. III. Writing
46. Total 20 points / Time -40 minutes
47.
48. Write a letter to your friend. Tell him/her about a place where you like to go at the weekend. Say:
49. where it is
50. what it looks like
51. why you like to go there.
52. (About 100 words)
53. Total 20 points
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
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84.
85.
86.
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93. 9 grade
94. I tour
95. I. Vocabulary Zone
96. Total 20 points / Time -30 minutes
97.
98. Task 1. Name the professions. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0-postman
99. 0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.1 right answer = 1 point
109.Total= 5 points
110.

111. Task 2. Match sentences with words in italic . One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.:
0-car
112.
Motorcycle boat train helicopter submarine hot air balloon bus car bicycle taxi
airplane
113.
1. When the traffic lights turned green, my dad drove away.
6. I am often called to rescue people, because I can take off and land in difficult places.
7. We had to wait for ages on the platform.
8. I go very fast when Im riding this, so its dangerous not to wear a helmet.
9. The waves are coming right over the side, so were all getting wet!
10. The driver will take us to our door, and well pay when we get there.
11. We climbed into the basket and took off from a field. It was really quiet!
12. After wed all got in, the door shut and we dived down under the water.
114.

1 right answer = 1 point

115.
Total= 7 points

116.

Task 3. Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete
the gaps. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0 beautiful
118.
The National Maritime Museum is set in the (0 BEAUTY ).surroundings of
Greenwich park. Within the complex of the museum there is a wide. (13 VARY)..of objects,
displays and paintings.
The collections relate to the shipping, astronomy and
(14 NAVIGATE) The museum tells the story of figures of great (15 IMPORTANT)..to
Britains history, such as Lord Nelson and captain James Cook. Galleries and exhibitions are often
updated to bring back into view (16 DIFFER) parts of the huge hidden collections of the
museum which is (17 FAME).. all over the country. This visit will be an unforgettable
experience.
117.

119. 1 correct answer = 1 point

120. Total= 5 points

121.
122.
Task 4. Write your answer. No more that THREE words. One example (0) has been
done for you. Eg.: 0 parliamentary monarchy
123.
0. What kind of state is Great Britain?
124.
1. What are official languages in Great Britain?
125.
2. What is the national emblem of England from the time of the Wars of the Roses?
126.
3. What is the national emblem of Ireland?
127. 1 correct answer = 1 point
128. Total= 3 points

129.

9 grade

130.

I tour

131.
II. Grammar Zone
Total 20 points / Time -30 minutes
133.
134.
Task 1. Choose the best option for each gap. One example (0) has been done for you.
Eg.: 0-to
135.
136.
I go 0 Dayton Elementary School 1 is the near Dayton Forest. My classroom is on the
2 floor and i think its the best classroom in the school. We have 3 lovely pictures and put
them on the walls for everybody to see. We have also put up 4 maps on one of the walls so that
we can use them for 5 Geography lesson. There is a small library in the corner 6 the
classroom 7 we can find the books we need for all the school subjects. 8 is also a cupboard
with scissors, glue, coloured pencils and other things we 9 need when we are working in
groups. I really enjoy 10 to school because i always learn new things and have a great time too.
1. To / at / in
7. To / of / at
2. Where / which / who
8. When / which / where
3. One / two / second
9. It / there / this
4. Draw / drew / drawn
10. Might / want / can
5. Some / any / a
11. Go / going / went
6. We / our / ours
132.

12.

1 right answer = 1 point

13.
Total= 10 points

14.
15. Task 2. Choose the best answer. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0-b
16.
17. 0. Our baby walk in a few weeks.
18. a) can
b) will be able to
c) have to
d) may
19. 11. Do you know here?
20. a) some
b) any
c) somebody
d) anybody
21. 12. Why you absent yesterday?
22. a) did
b) were
c) was
d) are
23. 13 He will translate the text if he a dictionary.
24. a) has
b) will have
c) have
d) has had
25. 14. This way is than the other.
26. a) safe
b) safer
c) more safe
d) safest
27. 15. How much money do you spend food each month?
28. a) at
b) on
c) for
d) to
29. 16. Yesterday he to work.
30. a) doesnt go
b) wont go
c) didnt go
d) hasnt gone
31. 17. They have already this film.
32. a) saw
b) see
c) seen
d) will see
33. 18. When Nick came home yesterday, his mother dinner.
34. a) cooked
b) had cooked
c) was cooking
d) cooks
35. 19. Hockey in winter.
36. a) was played
b) is played
c) played
d) has been played
37. 20. St. Petersburg in1703.
38. a) was founded
b) founded
c) is founded
d) will be founded
39.
40.

42.

1 right answer = 1 point

41.
Total= 10 points
43.

44. 9 grade
45. I tour
46. III. Writing / Time -40 minutes
47.
48. You are going to visit a friend in the mountains in Scotland. Write an email to your friend and tell
him or her about what you would like to do while you are there. Ask what type of clothes you
should bring and if there is anything else you should bring. Let him or her know exactly when you
will arrive and ask him or her to come and meet you.
49.
50. (About 120 words)
51.
52.
54.
55.
56.

53.
Total 20 points

57. 10 grade
58. I tour
59. I. Vocabulary Zone
60. Total 20 points / Time -30 minutes
61. Task 1. Write the time shown below each clock. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.:
0 half past twelve
62. 0.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

63.
64.

65.
66.
67.
68.

1 correct answer = 1 point

69. Total= 5 points

70.
71. Task 2. Choose the synonym. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0 doubt
72. 0. INCERTITUDE
73.
doubt / security / wisdom / freelance
74. 6. OBSCURE
75.
Mysterious / dated / real /creepy
76. 7. OBLIGED
77.
Grateful / confused / fake / cramped
78. 8. OBLIVIOUS
79.
Unaware / inexperienced / fragile / forbidden
80. 9. WEALTHY
81.
Rich / arrivals / example / confused
82. 10. ADORABLE
83.
Rich / lovely / loath / keen
84.

1 correct answer = 1 point

85. Total= 5 points

86. Task 3. Write one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0 easy
87. 0. They say the new minister is a lovely person and very to talk to.
88. My neighbours have not had a very life, but they always seem cheerful.
89. It's enough to see why the town is popular with tourists.
90. 11. Sometimes it is better not to tell the truth if someone is likely to be unnecessarily.
91. Considering how many vehicles were involved, it seems miraculous that no one wasin the
accident.
92. It wont if you don't have time to iron the sheets after they've been washed.
93. 12.The judge had a very sense of humour, which surprised people as he looked so
serious.
94. Dont walk on the path until the concrete is.
95. If you wash your hair too frequently, it may become very and lose all its shine.
96. 13. The President's 70thbirthday was by a parade followed by a gala dinner in the evening.
97. I've the places we should visit on the map.
98. At the weekend, the teacher over 50 student essays and prepared his lessons for the following
week.
99. 14. These tiny reptiles can shoot poison into your from up to three metres away.
100.
I have troubles with drawing human especially eyes.
101.
The history lecturer didn't want to lose by admitting he didn't know the answer.
102.
15. I'm not sure if I can park the car in that small space but I'll have a at it.
103.
The crowd roared as the champion played a magnificent and won the tennis match.
104.
All news photographers dream of taking the perfect that will make them famous
105.
106. 1 correct answer = 2 points
107. Total= 10 points

108.
109.

10 grade
I tour
110.
II. Grammar Zone
111.
Total 20 points / Time -30 minutes
112.
Task 1. Choose the right sentence. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0 - b
113. 0. May I eat that meat?
122. c. You ought to not stay up late.
114. a. You had not better eat that meat. It looks
123. d. You ought to not stay up late.
spoiled.
124. 3. I'm going to be late.
115. b. You had better not eat that meat. It looks
125. a. What should do I ?
spoiled.
126. b. What should I do?
116. 1. I'm tired today.
127. 4. My clothes are dirty
117. a. You should take a nap./You ought to take a
128. a. I should / ought to wash them.
nap.
129. b. I should to wash them.
118. b. You should to take a nap./You ought take a
130. c. I ought washing them.
nap.
131. 5. You're driving too fast!
119. 2. You need your sleep.
132. a. You'd better slow down.
120. a. You should not (shouldn't) stay up late.
133. b. You'd better slowing down
121. b. You should (shouldn't) stay not up late.
134.1 correct answer = 1 point
135.
Total= 5 points
136.

137.
Task 2. Read the text and complete the gaps. One example (0) has been done for you.
Eg.: 0 - B
138.
A famous circus
139.
The circus. Cirque du Solel, began 0 Montreal, Canada. It was started 1 the Canadian
Guy Liliberte in 1984. When he left college, Liliberte traveled around Europe and earned money
2 music in the streets. Not long after he returned home, he started Cirque with 3 friend,
Daniel Gauthier. During the 1990s, Cirque grew quickly. It now does shows 4 over the world
and the number of people working for it has grown from 73 to 5 than 3.500.
140.
The Cirque does not have any arrivals, but 6 is music and dance and each show tells a
story. 7 show, which is called Varian, is about a man who could fly. The show starts with him
falling from the sky and tells the story of how he 7 to learn to fly again.
141.
0.
A in
B at
C to
142.
6.
A from
B by
C of
143.
7.
A played
B plays
C playing
144.
8.
A their
B his
C its
145.
9.
A some
B at
C enough
146.
10.
A more
B much
C most
147.
11.
A this
B it
C there
148.
12.
A one
B each
C both
149.
13.
A need
B must
C has
150.1 correct answer = 1 point
151.
Total= 8 points
152.

153.
Task 3. Supply the required form for the verb in brackets. One example (0) has been
done for you. Eg.: 0 - have been
154.
There (0) (BE) a number of burglaries in our neighbourhood lately. We are not sure who
(14) (BE) to blame but it (15) (BELIEVE) widely that the burglaries are mostly the work of one
gang.
155.
The police have been very slow to act and they still (16) (KNOW) very little for certain.
The public rightly or wrongly blame the police for not (17) (ACT) more quickly. Most people
(18) (NOT THINK) highly of the local police and indeed so far they (19) (ARREST) only one
suspect. They say they need more evidence before they can take the matter further. Whenever they
(20) (CALL IN) to investigate a burglary, it takes them so long to get to the scene of the crime.
156. 1 correct answer = 1 point
157.
Total= 7 points

158.
10 grade
159.
I tour
160.
III. Writing
161.
Total 20 points / Time -40 minutes
162.
163.
Write an answer to ONE of the questions. Write your answer in 140 160 words in
an appropriate style.
164.
1. You see this announcement on an English-language website.
165.
166.
167.
Articles wanted!!!
168.
169.
170.
171.
172.
173.
174.
175.
The most useful thing I have ever learned.
176.
What is the most useful thing you have learned?
177.
Who did you learn it from? Why is it useful?
178.
Write us an article answering these questions.
179.
We will publish the best articles on our website.
180.
181.
182.
Write your article.
183.
2. You see this announcement on an English-language website:
184.
185.
186.
Articles wanted!!!
187.
188.
MUSIC AND ME
189.
190.

191.

196.
197.
198.
200.
201.

192.
193.
194.
195.
When do you listen to music?
How do you choose what to listen to at different
times?
Write us an article answering these questions.
The best articles will be posted on our website
199.

.
Write your article.
204.

205.

202.
203.
Total= 20 points

206.
11 grade
207.
I tour
208.
I. Vocabulary Zone
Total 20 points / Time - 30 minutes

209.
210.
211.
Task 1. For questions 1 10, choose the best word that fits each gap. One example (0)
has been done for you. Eg.: 0-report
212.
The oldest leather shoe in the world
213.
214.
Archaeologists (0) ... that a perfectly preserved 5,500-yearold shoe has been (1) in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia.
It is (2) ... to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The shoe was
made of a single piece of leather, stitched at the front and back,
and was (3) to fit the wearers foot. It had been (4) ... with
grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape. The
shoe is relatively small but we cant say for (5) whether it was worn by a man or a woman,
says Dr Ron Pinhasi, an archaeologist on the research (6) We thought at first that it was about
600-700 years old because it was in such good shape.
215.
Shoes of this type from later periods have turned (7) in archaeological excavations in
various places in Europe, and shoes of a very similar design were still being used on the Aran
Islands off the west coast of Ireland as (8) ... as the 1950s. Its (9) ... a style which (10) ... popular
for thousands of years.
216.
217. 0 A report
B describe
C inform
D tell
218. 1 A discovered
B opened
C explored
D founded
219. 2 A accepted
B regarded
C assessed
D believed
220. 3 A formed
B shaped
C fit
D suited
221. 4 A stuffed
B loaded
C pushed
D blocked
222. 5 A clear
B specific
C true
D certain
223. 6 A class
B force
C team
D company
224. 7 A over
B into
C up
D about
225. 8 A recently
B lately
C presently
D immediately
226. 9 A correctly
B exactly
C precisely
D obviously
227. 10 A held
B stood
C remained
D lasted
228. 1 correct answer = 1 point
229. Total= 10 points

230.
231.
Task 2. For questions 11 20, use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits
in the. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg.: 0- memorable
232.
233.
Family bike fun
234.
National Bike Week was celebrated last week
in a (0-MEMORY) way with a Family Fun Day in
Larkside Park. The event (11-PROOF) to be highly
successful with over five hundred people attending.
235.
Larkside Cycling Club brought along a (12VARY) of different bikes to demonstrate the (13ENJOY) that family members of all ages can get from group cycling. Basic cycling (14-SAFE)
was taught using conventional bikes. There were also some rather (15-USUAL) bikes on display.
One-wheelers, fivewheelers and even one which could carry up to six (16-RIDE), were used for
fun.
236.
The club also gave (17-INFORM) on how cycling can help to reduce (18ENVIRONMENT) damage. They also provided (19-SUGGEST) as to how people could
substitute the bike for the car for daily journeys. The overall message was that cycling is great
family fun and an excellent alternative to (20-DRIVE). By the end of the day over a hundred
people had signed up for membership.
237. 1 correct answer = 1 point
238. Total= 10 points

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240.

242.

11 grade
I tour
241.
II. Grammar Zone
Total 20 points / Time -30 minutes

243.
Task 1. For questions 1 8, write ONE word which best fits each gap. One example (0)
has been done for you. Eg.: 0-since
244.
From black pepper to chilli pepper
245.
In the 15th century, Europeans knew nothing of the
chilli pepper, but they held black pepper in high regard and
had used it in cooking (0) Greek and Roman times. Ships
travelling east brought the black pepper from the Spice Islands
in South East Asia but this (1) a long time. In 1492,
Christopher Columbus (2) asked to find a shorter route to the Spice Islands, going westwards
(3) than eastwards, and so he set (3) from Spain across (4) Atlantic Ocean.
246.
Columbus didnt succeed (5) finding the Spice Islands but he (6) manage to discover
the Americas. There he (7) across another pepper; the chilli, which had been used in cooking in
South America for thousands of years. Soon (8) Columbuss discovery, large quantities of
chillies were being shipped back to Spain from the Caribbean. Later, people realised that chillies
would actually grow in southern Europe and it wasnt long (9) fresh chillies were (10) sale
in European markets.
247. 1 correct answer = 1 point
248. Total=10 points

249.
250.
Task 2. For questions 11 15, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must
use between two and five words, including the word given. One example (0) has been done
for you. Eg: 0- were driven into town
251.
0 A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
252. We (DRIVEN) __ __ __ __ by a very friendly taxi driver.
253.
11 Paula cant wait to hear the bands new album.
254. Paula is really (FORWARD) __ __ __ __the bands new album.
255.
12 Buying a daily newspaper seems pointless to me.
256. I cant (POINT) __ __ __ __ __ a daily newspaper.
257.
13 Daniel thought the flight would be more expensive than it actually was.
258. The flight (NOT) __ __ __ __ as Daniel thought it would be.
259.
14 Its a shame Im not able to come to your party on Saturday.
260. I (COULD) __ __ __ __ to your party on Saturday.
261.
15 There were no trainers left in Denzels size anywhere on the website.
262.
The website had (SOLD) __ __ __ trainers in Denzels size.
263. 1 correct answer = 1 point
264. Total=5 points

265.
Task 3. Choose the correct answer. One example (0) has been done for you. Eg: 0-C
266.
267.
0. A: Do you want to go to the cinema tonight? B: I'm afraid I can't. I think I Julia this
evening.
268. A 'll see
B 'm going to see
C 'm seeing
269.
16 You have taken the rubbish out, you?
270. A didn't
B haven't
C have
271.
17 You show photo identification at the check-in.
272. A shouldn't
B must
C don't have to
273.
18 You don't have to apply for a student visa you're from outside the EU.
274. A if
B unless
C if not
275.
19 I wish I home earlier last night. I'm so tired today.
276. A went
B was going
C had gone
277.
20 I heard the police dozens of people before they made an arrest.
278. A were interviewed
B had interviewed
C have been interviewing
279.
280. 1 correct answer = 1 point
281. Total=5 points

282.
11 grade
283.
I tour
284.
III. Writing
285.
Total 20 points / Time -40 minutes
286.
287.
You must answer ONE of the questions. Write your answer in 150 190 words in an
appropriate style.
288.
289.
290.
1. In your English class you have been talking
about the fashion industry. Now, your English teacher
has asked you to write an essay.
291.
Write an essay giving reasons for your point
of view.
292.
293.
Some people say the fashion industry has a bad
294.
effect on peoples lives
295.
296.
297.
298.
Do you agree?
299.
300.
Write about:
301.
302.
1. Whether peoples appearance is important
303.
2. Standards of beauty
304.
3. The price of clothes
305.
4. (your own idea)
306.
307.
308.
2. In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now, your English
teacher has asked you to write an essay.
309.
310.
Every country in the world has problems with
311.
pollution and damage to the environment.
312.
313.
314.
315.
Write an essay giving reasons for your
point of view.
316.
317.
Do you think these problems can be
solved?
318.
319.
Write about:
320.
321.
1. transport
322.
2. rivers and lakes
323.
3. flora and fauna
324.
4. (your own idea)
325.
326.
327.
328. Total 20 points

329.
330.