Control work for the 8th grade

Find pairs of the words or phrases:

Quickly, to make money, to get, safe, not true, to take part, to begin, difficult, to win, to give up something, to make up one’s mind To decide, to stop doing something, not easy, fast, to start, to participate, to receive, to succeed, false, to earn, not dangerous, not slowly Translate into English:

1. Почему ты здесь? Занимайся своим делом!

2. Я бы хотела увидеть мир своими глазами.

3. Давай поделим нашу работу поровну между собой.

4. Владелец дома не признаёт, что все люди равны от рождения.

5. Не сходи с ума из-за отметок! Ты одна из самых лучших учениц по всем предметам. Но ты же не можешь знать всё сразу, ты же не учёный.

6. Я беспокоюсь о своей маме. Она стала мрачной и неразговорчивой, как я могу ей помочь?

7. У моего друга странные привычки. Его родители беспокоятся и хотят, чтобы он от них избавился.

8. Мои родители поощряют мою самодеятельность.

9. Я отвечаю за многое: за гуляние с собакой, мои спортивные занятия, за учёбу в школе, занятия иностранным языком.

10. Мне также хотелось бы заниматься шахматами, может быть в будущем году, но не сейчас.

11. У меня нет в общем свободного времени в этом учебном году.

12. Не легко принимать решения самому, но я должен верить в себя и постоянно стараться чему-нибудь новому научиться. Put prepositions to complete the text: of, for, in, from, on, by

1. There are a lot ___ things the USA is famous ____. But mostly Americans are proud ___ their people. Most ____ successful people in the United States succeeded ____ their efforts alone. They started ____ any money or social position. They didn’t expect anyone to hand them their success ____ a plate. They made it ____ their own.

2. I have too many responsibilities ____ home and ___ school. I can never rely ____ my younger sister. Though my parents are proud ____ her, she doesn’t treat them ____ respect. She argues ____ my mother, she shouts ____ our good old dog, makes fun ____ her school friends. she wants everyone ___ obey her. I know that parents should take care ____ their children, but they shouldn’t let their daughter do whatever she likes ____ people around her. Put the words in proper forms:

1. I am sure that he will succeed in politics, he is bright and ______(ambition).

2. My uncle received the third letter from the stranger _______ which (threat) his life’s safety.

3. Her mother quickly ______(courage) her to try luck in the competition of tennis.

4. Now you are the ______(own) of this marvelous house. Our congratulations!

5. Our country is proud of these _______(success) people with outstanding career.

6. India declared its ______(depend) from Britain at the beginning of the 20^th century.

7. Students and teachers should always try to prevent ______(bully).

8. The teachers always show ______(tolerant) towards their pupils, who often don’t obey.

Fill in do or make in an appropriate forms:

1. Have you _____ your homework?

2. She has _____ several grammar mistakes in her dictation.

3. The children got up at 6 a.m.,_____ their beds and _____ morning exercises.

4. Bob has gone into town to ______ some shopping.

5. 90% of housework is ______by women.

6. The lorry was _____ in Japan.

7. Don’t worry! Just _____ your best this time.

8. I have _____ some coffee for you.

9. Last Sunday they _____ fun of him because he was wearing a strange hat.

10. Mr. Smith ______ a lot of money as a lawyer those years.

11. Have you _____ friends with your new classmates yet?