Контрольная работа для 8 класса.

1. Match the two parts of the sentences, translate them:

1. I have to confess A. a man of great wisdom

2. Whenever you see him B. to look through encyclopedia?

3. Nick has a rich collection C. I took the documents.

of books at home D. ask him to call me.

1. My friend began to collect coins E. novels, detectives, poems.

2. Who can be called F. but soon he quitted doing it.

3. Did you manage

1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs.

1. My watch (to be) ten minutes fast.

2. No news (to be) good news.

3. Your clothes (to hang) on the chair.

4. Your advice (to have) helped me greatly.

5. In England postmen (to wear) a uniform.

1. Make the sentences in the reported speech.

1. He said: “I`m the best pupil of the class.”

2. Nick said to me: “Take another cup of tea.”

3. Mother asked: “Did you finish writing the composition?”

4. Bob said: “Don`t tell him the secret, John.”

5. I asked Nick: “Where is my favourite book?”

6. Polly said: “I will never watch this film.”

7. She knocked at the door and said: “May I come in?”

8. The lecturer said: “The castle was built many centuries ago.”

1. Join the sentences with which, who, that.

1. I prefer magazines … are designed for teenagers.

2. I like people … are well-read.

3. Sometimes I have to read technical texts … are rather difficult.

4. I often borrow some books from the library … is just round the corner.

5. The scientists found a book … was written about eight centuries ago.

6. I approve of people … have their own opinion and able to defend it.

1. Use these words to complete the sentences: whoever(2), whatever, whenever, wherever, however.

1. You may visit us … you need.

2. … comes,-don`t open the door.

3. He says that … I do is not correct.

4. … busy you are, you must do exercises every morning.

5. … you go, … meet, be polite.