3. Alexander Vereinov had no control of his hands. ….
Final test 9th form.
Listening
1. Listen to some people talking about challenges and match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).
| A Works part-time in his dad’s restaurant after school B Went trekking in the mountains with his friends C Likes skydiving, kitesurfing, whitewater rafting and others D Her friends like TVs and computers more than sport E Doesn’t understand extreme sport, «better safe than sorry» | Speaker 1 …. Speaker 2 …. Speaker 3 …. Speaker 4 …. Speaker 5 …. |
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Reading
2. Read the text and mark statements T (True), F (False).
1. Many people with serious disabilities often manage to go on to achieve greatness. ….
2. Vereinov is a famous English artist. ….
3. Alexander Vereinov had no control of his hands. ….
4. Vereinov’s original works include the portraits of Leo Tolstoy and Alexander Pushkin. ….
5. He works towards raising money with Mikhail Gayduk… .
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Vocabulary and Grammar
3. Choose the correct item.
1. Wasn’t it very kind of Jim … us move the armchair?
A to help C helping
2. They want to have a party so they can say a(n) … goodbye to summer.
A end B final
3. After she … her chores, she had some rest.
A do B had done
4. Don’t forget to call Mrs White when you… to the office
A get B are being getting
5. Jane asked the police officer where … her stolen car.
A did they find B they had found
6. This is a school … parade float won 1st prize last year.
A which B why
7. If only I … so much to do! I’d love to go out.
A didn’t have B hadn’t had
8. Bill is really afraid of dogs, every time he sees one he just …
A embarrasses B freezes
9. You’ve managed to make your little brother cry! Are you happy with … now?
A myself B yourself
10. If you’re looking for a cat, why don’t you get one from the animal …?
A shelter B parking
11. I still have some difficulty … portraits, but I’ll improve with practice.
A painting B to paint
12. Judy is … person I’ve ever met, she hardly talks to anyone.
A the most shy B the shyest
13. Though the film has a(n) … cast, it hasn’t received very good reviews
A box office B all-star
14. By the time Luke gets here, we … for him for more than an hour.
A will wait B will have been waiting
15. This cut on your leg looks bad, you need to … by a doctor.
A be seen it B have it seen
16. If I … you, I’d cut down on all that junk food.
A were B had been
17. You can’t invite … you want to the party! We can only have 20 guests.
A whoever B whenever
18. That dress looks … perfect on you. You should buy it.
A very B absolutely
19. With five children running around, it’s not always easy to … the house tidy.
A keep B do
20. He can’t come to the cinema tonight, he … to a fancy dress party with his sister later.
A is going B have gone
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Writing
4. There is a letter from Ann to Tom. Put the paragraphs in the correct order and rewrite the corrected letter in your copybooks.
1. I’d better go now as my Dad wants me to help him with his car. Write soon!
2. Thanks for your letter. Sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was busy with my school project. Hope you didn’t have accidents while hiking!
3. Severodvinsk,Russia
10/05/18
4. As for me, I don’t have much time on active holidays because I have a lot of homework. My family is more the stay-at-home sort, so I can’t spend the time with them somehow actively. My company is my friend and, you know, our trips are usually very jolly. I’d like to try rafting this spring, because it implies a well coordinated team work, good reaction and nerves of steel.
5. Dear Tom,
6. Love,
Ann
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Speaking
5. You are going to take part in a telephone survey. You have to answer six questions. Give full answers to the questions. Remember that you have 40 seconds to answer each question.
1. What is your favourite season?
2. Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?
3. What do you like to do during your winter holidays?
4. How often do you and your family travel?
5. What type of transport do you find the most convenient?
6. What place in your country would you recommend to a foreign tourist to visit? Why?
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