Контроль чтения по английскому языку, 7 класс (УМК М.З. Биболетовой, Н.Н. Трубаневой “Enjoy English – 4”)

Прочти тексты 1 – 4 с описаниями месяцев. Подбери к ним названия A, B, C, D или E. Одно название лишнее.

1. It is the month when birds migrate, when the leaves begin to turn yellow and red, when apples ripen, and nights are cool. On the 23rd, day and night are of equal length. You can still see some summer flowers around. Towards the middle of this month the leaves begin to change their colour. There are many mushrooms in the forests. Animals are now preparing for the coming winter. Birds gather in flocks and get ready for their flight to the South.

2. It is the month of the last frost, of melting snow, of the first buds and green, of earliest spring flowers, of the first migratory birds. On the 21st, day and night are of equal length. Towards the end of this month you can find first spring flowers. Grey squirrels begin to build new nests. People celebrate International Women’s Day in this month. The holiday is celebrated all over the world. Sprigs of mimosa are the best present for women on this day.

3. It is the month of greatest cold, of frozen lakes and ponds, of deep snow. Although some animals are sleeping, winter is good time to watch many of them. Grey squirrels are very active in winter. Rabbits wear white coats. They must always remember of their enemy, the red fox, who hunts during the day. When a fox wants to sleep — he lies down in the snow and uses his tail as a blanket.

4. It is the month of roses, of tall grass and sweet-smelling hay, of warm nights. 0n the 22nd, we have the longest day and the shortest night. All kinds of grasses bloom at this time. Near ponds and lakes you can see a bright carpet of flowers. Strawberries are ripe. The young birds usually stay in the nest from one to two weeks. During this time their parents give them food and watch them. Children have their holidays. It is the beginning of summer.

A – January

B – June

C – March

D – September