Контрольная работа 9 класс (7 раздел)

Progress check test

Lexis: Against the Odds

Grammar: Modal verbs

1. Translate into English.

1. Он боится пауков.

2. Они боятся высоты.

3. Она боялась змей.

4. Я боюсь иностранцев.

5. Мы боялись публичного выступления.

2. Choose the correct modal verb (can/ can’t, must/ mustn’t, have to/ don’t have to) in the present or in the past form.

1. He’s a bit deaf. He__ hear very well.

2. In the past, blind people __ read books.

3. You __ fasten your seat belt when you drive.

4. I __ study. I’ve got an exam tomorrow.

5. Alain ____ climb skyscrapers – it’s his choice.

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct word.

Some years ago I (1)___ from claustrophobia. I was afraid of (2)___ spaces.

I know that lots of people all over the (3)___ have some (4)___ and phobias. But I am proud of myself, I (5)___ my phobia one day.

It happened that I spent 8 hours in the (6)___ of my house. It was broken and nobody (7)___ help me. It was even hard to (8)___. But then I took myself in hand and started to think about the happiest (9)___ of my life.

It (10)___ me and I could overcome my fear.

Reading
4 Read the text and answer the questions.

What do American actresses Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whoopi Goldberg and singers David Bowie and Cher have in common? The answer is that they are all afraid of flying.
Millions of people around the world suffer from aerophobia (fear of flying). In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that ten million people (around 20 % of the population) are afraid of flying. This fear can have serious consequences for many people. It can prevent them from going on holiday or visiting family and friends, and it can prevent business people from travelling for their work. Fear of flying might be caused by other phobias. Some people believe it is caused by claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces). Others say that it is caused by acrophobia (fear of heights) or by a fear of not being in control. So, what can you do if you are afraid of flying? Perhaps the best solution is education. There are a lot of courses which educate people about the realities of aviation. Many of these courses are provided by commercial airlines. If you understand how aeroplanes fly, this might help you. And if you remember that air travel is the safest form of travel, you will probably lose your fear of flying!

a What do Jennifer Aniston, David Bowie and
Cher have in common?

b How many people in the UK are afraid of flying?
c What consequences can a fear of flying have for
many people?
d What other phobias might cause a fear of
flying?
e What is the best solution for a fear of flying?