Грамматический тест. 8 класс

TEST MODULE 8

1. Read the text and mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

Running a Marathon

A marathon is a race that is 42.2 kilometres long. Many cities host marathons. You can run marathons in Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, New York City, and many other places around the world. Many marathons include shorter races of 5 km, 10 km, or 20 km. To be allowed to run some of the famous marathons like Boston or New York, you have to prove that you can run it fast enough. Some marathons can also be "run" in a wheelchair. The fastest male marathon runners can run the course in just over two hours while the fastest women finish in about two and a half hours.

1. You can run a marathon in many cities around the world.

2. A marathon is a race that is 42.2 kilometers long.

3. Anyone can be a participant of any marathon.  

4. The shortest race is five kilometers.

5.The fastest women runners take three hours to finish a marathon.

2. Fill in  strapped, addicted, technical, physical, opposing, half-time, enthusiasm, tournament,

3 words are extra

1. Jane does very well in this year’s regional tennis ________.

2.  We defeated the   _________ team four-nil.

3. Thousands of fans showed great ________ when “Avangard” won the match.

4. His ________ knowledge of computers helps him to analyse complex sport statistics.

5. She is in a very good _____form.

3. Match the words. Complete the sentences with the correct compound nouns.

grey                                              lasting                                          

hard                                              looking  

good                                              built

newly                                            haired

long                                              working

1. Miss Marple was an elderly _______ lady.

2. You should be more _______ or you’ll never pass your exams.

3. It’s not surprising that she works as a model – she is so _______!

4. I haven’t seen this house before, is it   _______?

5. School friendship can be a very _______ thing.