Progress Check (для урока английского языка в 8 кл.)

Progress Check III четверть

1. Complete each sentence with one of the words and phrases below.

wisdom \ greatest\ borrow\ encyclopedias\ find\ to the conclusion\ adventure\ whatever \ are proved to\ advice\ article\ however\ novels\ information\

It is difficult to write about British literature in a small (1)… . After all, this is the country’s (2)… contribution to the world’s culture. (3)… else is wrong with Britain, it has produced a large number of plays, poems and (4)… that are worth reading.

I have to say, books are still popular in Britain. Publishing and selling books (5)… be a very good business.

(6)…, public libraries are also an important part of British libraries. 40% of people come to libraries to find out the (7)… of the ancients.

Old ladies (8)… popular novels, young children like (9)… stories, students need (10)… and handbooks.

These days, many libraries have videos, CD-ROMS, and the Internet. It isn’t difficult for anyone to (11)… necessary (12)… . But comparing computer technologies and books most people come (13)… that libraries are still necessary. They are more pleasant to use, for example, you can ask a friendly assistant for help or (14)… , you can walk a little as you work.

2.Fill in the gaps with the suitable form of the word.

1. WISDOM

It proved to be a very … decision.

1. BROADCAST

BBC is a well-known … company.

1. NATION

The 4^th of July is the … Independence Day of the United States.

1. MANAGE

He is the … of a popular singer.

1. CELEBRATE

Could you tell me about Christmas … in your town?

1. CONCLUDE

In … I’d like to thank my friends and colleges for their help.

1. EXPLAIN

She could give no … to the police.

3.Write the following statements in reported speech.

1. The girl said: “I’m sorry. It’s late.”

2. My elder sister said: “Help me to set the table, please.”

3. Martin said: “We had a wonderful party yesterday.”

4. Angela asked: “Do they like reading poems?.”

5. Ann said to me: “You must leave this terrible house today.”

6. Tom said to us: “The book is worth reading. It proved to be full of ancient wisdom.”

7. My mother said: “Don’t forget your umbrella. It will rain tonight.”

8. Linda asked: “What colour is your new car?”

9. She warned: “The gardener is cutting the grass now”.

10. He asked: “ What can I do for you?”

11. The reporter said: “There was a terrible storm in Los Angeles a week ago.”

12. Mother says: “I want to look for a new job.”