Контрольная работа по теме "What the future holds", 7 класс

Name_________________________ Date__________________________

Variant A

1. Read the essay below and choose A, B or C to complete the sentences.

MOBILE PHONES: HERE TO STAY

Most people today cannot imagine life without the Internet. I believe it is one of the most important innovations. Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives are easier and more exciting today.

First of all, the Internet helps us find information easily. For example, we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day. In addition, we can use the Internet for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online. We can even listen to the latest music without leaving our homes.

However, some people would argue that it has a negative effect on society. If we don’t have to leave our houses to shop, to learn, or to work, what will happen to life as we know it?

In my opinion, the Internet has more advantages than disadvantages. Our lives are better with it and it is here to stay.

e.g. Most people nowadays

A cannot live without the Internet.

B imagine life without the Internet.

C live without the Internet.

1 Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become

A difficult and more stressful.

B simpler and more interesting.

C easier and more stressful.

2 The Internet is important mostly because

A it allows us to find information easily.

B it provides cheap shopping online.

C it plays the latest music hits.

3 We can use the Internet for fun, as we can

A work on assignments.

B send emails to friends.

C read the news.

4 The biggest disadvantage of the Internet is

A that you don’t have to go somewhere to work out.

B that you can’t live a normal life.

C that it can change our habits and routines.

5 The Internet has

A more disadvantages than advantages

B more advantages than disadvantages.

C as many advantages as disadvantages.

1. Choose the correct response.

e.g. In the future, we will take holidays on the moon. B

1 I think electronic books are best. ........

2 Some kids get too much pocket money. ........

3 Virtual pets are not much fun. ........

4 In the future, we won’t need to go to school. ........

5 I think electric cars are the cars of the future. ........

A I agree. They can’t show affection.

B I don’t think everyone will go there.

C You’re right. They are better for the environment, too.

D I don’t agree. It’s better to read real ones.

E That’s true. They spend it on all kinds of gadgets.

F I see what you mean, but we’ll still need teachers.

1. Underline the correct item.

1 Ben thinks that life will/will be very different in the future.

2 Will people live in underwater cities/online schools in the future?

3 I don’t think the world won’t/will change that much in the future.

4 Jen has to look forward to/look after her younger sister this weekend.

5 Robotic housemaids/Special suits will help us with the cleaning in the future.

6 When they come back, we’ll/well go to the cinema.

7 When/Will computers talk in 100 years’ time?

8 Will you look up/look down this person in the telephone book, please?

9 Why don’t we look for/look to a cheap summer holiday on the Net?

10 I look forward/like forward to going to Spain!

1. Write Zero or First Conditional sentences and fill in the correct gaps with IF or WHEN.

¹____ she _______ (get up) in the morning, she _______ (start) texting her friends.

² ____ people live to be 100 in the UK, they ______(receive) a letter from the queen.

³ _____ the girl ___________ (not get) better, I ____ (have to) call the doctor.

⁴ You_______ (have to) buy a car ___ you _____ (make) the decision to give private classes.

⁵ _____ I ____________(not tell) Josh the truth, he __________(not know) he’s dating a shoplifter.

⁶ ____ you _______(stay) indoors all the time, you _________(not become)

healthier.

⁷ Ice ________ (melt) easily ____ you ________(leave) it near the cooker.

⁸ ____________ (you – can- give) this letter to Susan ____ you _______(meet) her before lunch time, please?

⁹ _______ it rains, I _________ (put on) a raincoat and I ________(take) an umbrella with me.

¹⁰ _______ you ____________ (not water) the garden every day, the flowers ___________ (not bloom).

1. Will + going to + present continuous for future. Complete the dialogues with the verbs.

Go read give stay have see take get rain

1 A Why are you switching on the light?

B Because I ........................................................ for a while.

2 A I'm dying for a drink.

B Are you? I ....................................................................... you a glass of juice.

3 A Don't forget to get in touch with Mr Clark.

B Don't worry. I ................................................... him a ring as soon as I arrive.

4 A Can we meet after school?

B I'm sorry, but Sam .......................................... me out to a cafe this afternoon.

5 A What a perfect day! The sun is shining...

B But look at that clouds over there. It ..................................................... Definitely.

6 A You look so happy! What's the matter?

B Jill and I ......................................................... a baby.

7 A Do you have a headache again?

B I have a splitting headache! But I ............................................ the doctor tomorrow at 10.30.

8 A What are your plans for the weekend?

B Nothing special. I suppose that we ........................................... at home as usual.

9 A Do you think we could come to see you at the beginning of July?

B At the beginning of July? We've already booked our holiday. We ........................................ to Greece.

1. Listen to the advertisement and complete the missing information.

SKYPE: The Phone of the Future

- wireless, e.g. Internet phone

- Make 1) .......................... calls to other Skype users.

- You don’t even need a 2) ..........................!

- Calls to ordinary phones cost 3) .......................... pence a minute

- Colour display can keep up to 4) .......................... contacts.

- No monthly fees. Only 5) .......................... .

Name_________________________ Date__________________________

Variant B

1. Read the essay below and choose A, B or C to complete the sentences.

MOBILE PHONES: HERE TO STAY

Most people today cannot imagine life without the Internet. I believe it is one of the most important innovations. Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives are easier and more exciting today.

First of all, the Internet helps us find information easily. For example, we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day. In addition, we can use the Internet for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online. We can even listen to the latest music without leaving our homes.

However, some people would argue that it has a negative effect on society. If we don’t have to leave our houses to shop, to learn, or to work, what will happen to life as we know it?

In my opinion, the Internet has more advantages than disadvantages. Our lives are better with it and it is here to stay.

e.g. Most people nowadays

A cannot live without the Internet.

B imagine life without the Internet.

C live without the Internet.

1 Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become

A difficult and more stressful.

B simpler and more interesting.

C easier and more stressful.

2 The Internet is important mostly because

A it allows us to find information easily.

B it provides cheap shopping online.

C it plays the latest music hits.

3 We can use the Internet for fun, as we can

A work on assignments.

B send emails to friends.

C read the news.

4 The biggest disadvantage of the Internet is

A that you don’t have to go somewhere to work out.

B that you can’t live a normal life.

C that it can change our habits and routines.

5 The Internet has

A more disadvantages than advantages

B more advantages than disadvantages.

C as many advantages as disadvantages.

1. Underline the correct item

1 Do you write your assignments/chores on a computer?

2 Did you take/do notes during the lesson?

3 How often do you go/become online at home?

4 Which of your teachers motivates/explains you the most?

5 Famous people often act as student/role models for teenagers.

6 To sum up/all, computers are a big part of our lives.

7 What’s true/more, children spend a lot of time playing computer games.

8 Living in a big city is very exciting. However/Moreover, accommodation is very expensive.

9 Laptops are smaller than personal computers. Moreover/To sum up, they are lighter.

10 Do you think that mini airplanes will behave/replace cars in the future?

1. Choose the correct response.

e.g. In the future, we will take holidays on the moon. B

1 I think electronic books are best. ........

2 Some kids get too much pocket money. ........

3 Virtual pets are not much fun. ........

4 In the future, we won’t need to go to school. ........

5 I think electric cars are the cars of the future. ........

A I agree. They can’t show affection.

B I don’t think everyone will go there.

C You’re right. They are better for the environment, too.

D I don’t agree. It’s better to read real ones.

E That’s true. They spend it on all kinds of gadgets.

F I see what you mean, but we’ll still need teachers.

1. Complete with the First Conditional.

1) If I ___am not_________ (not/be) busy, I __will come____ (come) with you.

2) If it __________________ (rain), we __________________ (stay) at home.

3) I ____________________ (call) you if I ___________________ (have) time.

4) If she ___________________ (not/study) hard, she ____________________ (not/pass) the test.

5) If the weather ___________________ (be) nice, we ___________________ (go) to the beach.

6) You ______________________ (get) fat if you ___________________ (not/stop) eating so much.

7) If I ______________________ (see) John, I ______________________ (tell) him about the party.

8) Mum _______________________ (be) very angry if I ____________________ (not/tidy) my room.

9) If we _______________________ (not/leave) now, we _____________________ (miss) the bus.

10) You ________________________ (not/go) to the party if you _________________ (not/do) your homework.

Match and write Zero Conditional sentences.

1) you mix blue and yellow a) it rains

2) clouds meet cold air b) you feel thirsty

3) there is no gravity c) water freezes

4) you do not eat d) objects do not fall

5) a cat falls from a height e) it lands on its feet

6) you do not sleep well f) you get green

7) it is hot g) you lose weight

8) the temperature falls below 0ºC h) you feel tired

1) When you mix blue and yellow, you get green.

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V. Will + going to + present continuous for future. Use the verbs in brackets to complete these sentences in the most common form.

You must take an umbrella. It ................................................................ (rain)

I ..................................... to the cinema tonight. I already have a ticket. (go)

Are you planning any summer holiday? - I don't know yet. Perhaps I .................................. at home. (stay)

You look pretty tired. You should have a break. - OK. I .......................................................... a rest. (have)

Betty is going to driving lessons, because she ....................................................... a car. (buy)

I've just missed my train! - No problem. I ......................................... you there. (drive)

I can't eat anything today. I ............................................... an appointment at the hospital tomorrow. (have)

The Sharks are much better! I'm sure they .................................................. the Dolphins today! (beat)

What does your son want to do in future? - I hope he ......................................... a dentist. (become)

Not at five o'clock. Look at the diary. We ................................................ Mr. Clark at three o'clock. (meet)

Please, buy some eggs. I ............................................................ a cake. (make)

My dad has already booked the holiday. We ................................................... to France on 2 July. (fly)

1. Listen to the advertisement and complete the missing information.

SKYPE: The Phone of the Future

- wireless, e.g. Internet phone

- Make 1) .......................... calls to other Skype users.

- You don’t even need a 2) ..........................!

- Calls to ordinary phones cost 3) .......................... pence a minute

- Colour display can keep up to 4) .......................... contacts.

- No monthly fees. Only 5) .......................... .