1.

Listening Comprehension (6 questions)

1. The passage is mainly about … .

A) other planets
B) a noise in the sky
C) a natural phenomenon
D) people struck by lightning
E) tropical regions in the world

2. Which statement is false according to the passage?

A) When lightning hits the tree, it burns it.
B) A lot of lightning in the sky predicts rain.
C) It is impossible to see a thunderstorm in a clear sky.
D) A thunderstorm occurs at the beginning of spring and
autumn.
E) Sometimes lightning strikes the buildings, trees, animals
and people.

3. Which information is not given in the passage?

1. the name of the planets where a thunderstorm is
observed
2. the number of people struck by lightning
3. the names of tropical regions
4. the harm of a thunderstorm

A) 2, 3 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 4 D) 3, 4 E) 1, 3

4. Write one adjective from the passage which characterizes

“types”.
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5. Write the answer to the question according to the passage.

What do thunderstorms cause every year?
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6. Complete the sentence according to the passage.

A thunderstorm happens when …
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2. Reading comprehension (8 questions)

1. Big Bend National Park in the southwest of Texas is one of the most majestic desert areas in the
United States. It is part of Chihuahua, which is one of the largest deserts in North America and stretches
over both America and Mexico.
2. Big Bend Park is home to mountains, rivers, basins, valleys, as well as many plants and animals. It is
not as popular as some other national parks. This may be because it takes an extremely long time to get
there. Big Bend National Park is hundreds of miles away from the nearest legitimate town or airport.
When people go there, they need to make sure that their cars have plenty of gas. There is a large risk of
running out.
3. When visitors get to the park, they are usually happy that they drove all the way. The park is 1,252
square miles of desert beauty. There are beautiful cactus blooms as well as glorious sunsets. The hiking
tracks are magnificent. Visitors can stay in a cottage that is run by the park or camp with their own
equipment. However, visitors should be careful. Even though the park is incredibly hot during the day,
the lack of moisture in the air makes the heat disappear at night. The nights at Big Bend are surprisingly
cold. It’s important to bring a warm sleeping bag.

1. The passage is mainly about …

A) a place of desert flowers
B) cactus blooms at Big Bend
C) the hiking trails
D) a cold desert at night
E) a national park to be visited

2. Choose the correct sentence according

to the passage.
A) Rain usually comes at night.
B) It is to dry to hold the heat in the air.
C) The air is too clear and breathable.
D) Deserts like Big Bend experience severe winters.
E) Heat is lost at night due to much moisture in the air.

3. Complete the sentence according to the passage.

People do not visit Big Bend more often because … .
A) it is too cold for most visitors
B) a lot of people don’t want to visit Texas
C) most cars aren’t strong enough to get there
D) it is very far away from a town or an airport
E) it is too hot for most visitors

4. Which of the statements are true according to the

passage?
1. There are generally three different ways to sleep
in the park.
2. The pathways for hiking are dangerous.
3. It’s too cold outside without a warm sleeping bag.
4. Visitors can bring their own camping equipment.
A) 3, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3 D) 2, 4 E) 1, 3
5. Complete the sentence by using (a) different word(s) and
structure according to the passage.
Make sure your car has lots of gas before you drive to Big Bend Park, because … .
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6. Write an answer to the question by using (a) different words and sentence
structure according to the passage.
Why is it so unexpectedly cold at night in Big Bend?
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7. Which word from paragraph 2 best fits the definition “ the possibility that something bad may
happen” ?
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8. Write the close meaning of the word “attentive” from paragraph 3.

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3. Grammar comprehension (16 questions)

1. Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the

Possessive Case.
1. Young reporters can also join the students’ union.
2. Robots will make mens’ life much easier.
3. Mary’s spent much time at the Sandford’s.
4. On the way home I met my sister’s friend.

A) 1, 4 B) 2, 4 C) 3, 4 D) 1, 3 E) 2, 3

2. Choose the correct variant.

… Azerbaijanis are … most hospitable people in … world.
A) -- , the , --
B) -- , the, the
C)The, the, the
D) -- , -- , --
E) The, the, --

3. Choose the correct variant.

There are … documents in the research laboratory
but only … of them are used.
A) a lot, a few B) much, few
C) a few, a little D) many, few
E) many, a few
4. Choose the correct variant.
What … they are !
A) useful news B) a difficult task
C) expensive shoes D) an honest people
E) a nice pair of jeans

5. Choose the line of the nouns in plural.

A) teeth, goose, women
B) economics, mice, oxen
C) scissors, clothes, business
D) goods, news, politics
E) poultry, trousers, feet

6. Choose the correct pronouns.

You can take … computer if … is broken.
A) my, our B) her, him
C) mine, yours D) his, yours
E) their, them

7. Match the words to their definitions.

1. charity a) to give money to people in need
2. conversation b) a talk between two or more people
3. wealthy c) having a lot of money

A) 1 – a, 2 - b, 3 – c
B) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b
C) 1 – b, 2 – c , 3 – a
D) 1 – c, 2 – b , 3 – a
E) 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c

8. Choose the correct variant.

1. much loaves of bread
2. many glasses of water
3. a few baskets of apples
4. so much furniture shop

A) 2, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4 E) 1, 4

9. Choose the correct variant.

There is hardly … to eat in this house.
A) nothing B) anything
C) some D) something
E) any
10. Choose the correct variant.
1. an orange juice
2. a football match
3. a Japanese food
4. terrible news

A) 2, 4 B) 1, 3 C) 3, 4
D)2, 3 E) 1, 2

11. Choose the correct variant.

1. so ancient monument
2. such a few sacks of sugar
3. so few additional resources
4. such a strong fortress
5. so many oil fields

A) 1, 2, 3 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 3, 4, 5
D) 1, 3, 5 E) 2, 4, 5

12. Make up a sentence.

1. working hard 2. can
3. you 4. goal
5. your 6. achieve

A) 6, 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
B) 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 4
C) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6
D) 1, 3, 2, 6, 5, 4
E) 6, 4, 3, 2, 5, 1

13. Choose the line of derivative nouns.

A) invention, petrol, driver
B) agreement, citizenship, visitor
C) exhibition, farmer, choice
D) happiness, economist, spaceship
E) drawing, eggplant, relationship

14. Choose the correct variant.

1. Jack’s and Tom’s fathers
2. four week’s vacation
3. womens’ hats
4. sheep’s wool
5. students’ meeting

A) 1, 3, 5 B) 2, 4, 5
C) 1, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 5
E) 1, 2, 3
15. Choose the correct variant.
Neil Armstrong was the man who made …
first footprint on … Moon.

A) --, the B) the, -- C) the, the

D) --, the E) a , the

16. Choose the correct variant.

… geese
1. both 2. some
3. all 4. another
5. every 6. other
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 3, 4, 5
C) 2, 4, 5
D)1, 2, 3, 6
E) 1, 5, 6