Входной контроль 9 класс

1 READING

Look at the three texts about music, and then match the people, A, B or C, to the questions.

Which person …

1 decided they didn’t like music
after an early experience? ____

2 realises they might not be good
at learning an instrument? ____

3 is pleased with their level on
an instrument? ____

4 often attends music events with
a family member? ____

5 is glad someone thinks they’re
good enough to perform? ____

6 says their whole family is keen
on music? ____

7 was bought a ticket for a
music event? ____

8 shares musical interests with
a group of friends? ____

9 was introduced to music they
liked by a friend? ____

10 doesn’t see live bands as often
as they would like? ____

Music in our lives!

A Kerim

I wasn’t that interested in music until my older brother, who loves rock music, paid for my ticket to attend a concert with him. I wasn’t sure at first – but I ended up loving it just as much as he did! Since then, I’ve taken up the guitar and I’ve got a great teacher. I’m learning quite slowly, but I feel really happy when I can actually play something that my friends recognise! My brother’s now formed a band – he’s pretty good at playing the piano – and he’s told me I could join. I think we both know I’m not ready for that yet – but it’s great to be asked!

B Jess

I’ve always been really musical. Since I was quite young, I’ve performed in things like concerts, and I love dancing and singing. My sisters all share my interests, and my mum and dad both play musical instruments, although learning how to do that sounds hard , and I think I’m probably too impatient! Anyway, all my mates and I often download music from the internet and send each other anything we find – and we’re all really keen on the same bands, who we go and see when they come to our town – but only when we’ve got enough money to buy the tickets, sadly!

C Ralph

I still remember my after-school music lessons. I was only nine, and I was so bored! But we only studied classical music and that just wasn’t for me. And it meant I didn’t explore any other types of music – until I met my classmate Jay, who took me to see pop and dance bands. I went with him to my first concert in the park in our town – it was free, luckily, as we didn’t have much money! Anyway, everyone was having a good time and I realised I’d rather listen to that kind of music. Since then, I’ve been to lots of music festivals with my older brother.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

0 I can’t use my phone because the ___ is dead.

A cable B charger C battery

1 John ___ his bike when he fell off.

A is riding B rode C was riding

2 Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to be ___!

A foggy B stormy C icy

3 The school term _______ in June, so it’ll soon be the summer holidays!

A finished B finishes C has finished

4 Nadine’s phone rang while she _______some chocolate in the shop.

A bought B was buying C has bought

5 I ___ a mistake in my homework yesterday.

A made B did C put

6 ____________ you having your breakfast yet?

A Did you have B Have you had C Were

7 City Park, ___ has lovely trees, is near the river.

A where B who C which

8 This is ___ pizza I’ve ever eaten!

A big B bigger than C the biggest

9 ________________shopping on Saturdays
if her friends are free.

A Teri often goes B is often going C often went

10 The criminal was sent to ___ for six years.

A prison B law C court

11 When John’s cycle broke, he ___ what to do.

A doesn’t know B wasn’t knowing
C didn’t know

12 I love watching ___ about wildlife in my country.

A thrillers B documentaries
C comedies

13 Let’s find the ___ and put on our sports kit.

A changing rooms B reception C pool

14 You need to have a ___ to stay at this hotel.

A suitcase B passport
C reservation

15 I never eat chilli as I don’t like ___ food.

A bland B spicy C sour

16 This book is more interesting ___ the last one I read.

A than B as C that

17 I ___ out with my sister, but we’re friends again now!

A got B fell C put

18 Mr Trent, ___ teaches us Physics, lives on my street.

A that B which C who

19 A ___ damages buildings and public places.

A robber B vandal C shoplifter

20 I enjoy studying ___ because we learn about different countries.

A Geography B Health C Chemistry

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