Form 7 Test Reading Term II

1. Read and complete the text. There are three choices you don’t need to use.

Britain is a country where sport is taken seriously. Most people have a sport that they play or that _____________(1). A lot of people play sports when they are young. But then they spend most of their lives as spectators. One of the most popular ____________(2) in Britain is horse racing. Thousands watch the big races on television. The British love to bet on horses in the hope of ________(3).

2. Read the texts and choose the correct answers.

I live on a houseboat on the river Thames in London. It’s very quiet. You only hear boats. There isn’t any noise from cars or buses. We moved here four years ago. My parents wanted to buy a flat near the river but they were all very expensive. Then they found our houseboat. It’s very comfortable; it’s got central heating and a modern bathroom. Obviously, there isn’t a garden here, but in the summer, we sit outside in the sun. There are two problems with this houseboat. Sometimes, it goes up and down a lot and things fall off the tables. And of course there isn’t a lot of space on a houseboat. So I don’t have a lot of clothes and games. The best thing about our houseboat is that we can travel in it. Last year we went to France. It was a brilliant holiday! We didn’t need to pack suitcases. We took our home on holiday with us!

Oliver (12)

I live in a castle in Scotland. The castle isn’t ours but we have a lovely flat in the castle. The castle is near the sea and it’s very old. Behind the castle, there’s a big mountain and there’s a forest too. There’s also a big garden with a tennis court and a swimming pool. I swim a lot and I’ve got my own surfboard. My parents came here eight years ago when I was 4, they work here. My father looks after the garden, the forest and the pool. And my mother is the housekeeper; she cleans the castle, does the shopping and cooks. It’s a great place to live: I’m near the sea, I’ve got a private forest to go for walks and my friends love coming here to visit me. Maria (13) 

2. 1) Maria lives ________

2. I live on a houseboat on the river Thames in London. It’s very quiet. You only hear boats. There isn’t any noise from cars or buses. We moved here four years ago. My parents wanted to buy a flat near the river but they were all very expensive. Then they found our houseboat. It’s very comfortable; it’s got central heating and a modern bathroom. Obviously, there isn’t a garden here, but in the summer, we sit outside in the sun. There are two problems with this houseboat. Sometimes, it goes up and down a lot and things fall off the tables. And of course there isn’t a lot of space on a houseboat. So I don’t have a lot of clothes and games. The best thing about our houseboat is that we can travel in it. Last year we went to France. It was a brilliant holiday! We didn’t need to pack suitcases. We took our home on holiday with us!

Oliver (12)

I live in a castle in Scotland. The castle isn’t ours but we have a lovely flat in the castle. The castle is near the sea and it’s very old. Behind the castle, there’s a big mountain and there’s a forest too. There’s also a big garden with a tennis court and a swimming pool. I swim a lot and I’ve got my own surfboard. My parents came here eight years ago when I was 4, they work here. My father looks after the garden, the forest and the pool. And my mother is the housekeeper; she cleans the castle, does the shopping and cooks. It’s a great place to live: I’m near the sea, I’ve got a private forest to go for walks and my friends love coming here to visit me. Maria (13) 

2) Oliver’s family moved to the houseboat ____

2. I live on a houseboat on the river Thames in London. It’s very quiet. You only hear boats. There isn’t any noise from cars or buses. We moved here four years ago. My parents wanted to buy a flat near the river but they were all very expensive. Then they found our houseboat. It’s very comfortable; it’s got central heating and a modern bathroom. Obviously, there isn’t a garden here, but in the summer, we sit outside in the sun. There are two problems with this houseboat. Sometimes, it goes up and down a lot and things fall off the tables. And of course there isn’t a lot of space on a houseboat. So I don’t have a lot of clothes and games. The best thing about our houseboat is that we can travel in it. Last year we went to France. It was a brilliant holiday! We didn’t need to pack suitcases. We took our home on holiday with us!

Oliver (12)

I live in a castle in Scotland. The castle isn’t ours but we have a lovely flat in the castle. The castle is near the sea and it’s very old. Behind the castle, there’s a big mountain and there’s a forest too. There’s also a big garden with a tennis court and a swimming pool. I swim a lot and I’ve got my own surfboard. My parents came here eight years ago when I was 4, they work here. My father looks after the garden, the forest and the pool. And my mother is the housekeeper; she cleans the castle, does the shopping and cooks. It’s a great place to live: I’m near the sea, I’ve got a private forest to go for walks and my friends love coming here to visit me. Maria (13) 

3) Oliver went to ____on holiday. 

2. I live on a houseboat on the river Thames in London. It’s very quiet. You only hear boats. There isn’t any noise from cars or buses. We moved here four years ago. My parents wanted to buy a flat near the river but they were all very expensive. Then they found our houseboat. It’s very comfortable; it’s got central heating and a modern bathroom. Obviously, there isn’t a garden here, but in the summer, we sit outside in the sun. There are two problems with this houseboat. Sometimes, it goes up and down a lot and things fall off the tables. And of course there isn’t a lot of space on a houseboat. So I don’t have a lot of clothes and games. The best thing about our houseboat is that we can travel in it. Last year we went to France. It was a brilliant holiday! We didn’t need to pack suitcases. We took our home on holiday with us!

Oliver (12)

I live in a castle in Scotland. The castle isn’t ours but we have a lovely flat in the castle. The castle is near the sea and it’s very old. Behind the castle, there’s a big mountain and there’s a forest too. There’s also a big garden with a tennis court and a swimming pool. I swim a lot and I’ve got my own surfboard. My parents came here eight years ago when I was 4, they work here. My father looks after the garden, the forest and the pool. And my mother is the housekeeper; she cleans the castle, does the shopping and cooks. It’s a great place to live: I’m near the sea, I’ve got a private forest to go for walks and my friends love coming here to visit me. Maria (13) 

4) Oliver’s parents didn’t buy a flat because ____ .

2. I live on a houseboat on the river Thames in London. It’s very quiet. You only hear boats. There isn’t any noise from cars or buses. We moved here four years ago. My parents wanted to buy a flat near the river but they were all very expensive. Then they found our houseboat. It’s very comfortable; it’s got central heating and a modern bathroom. Obviously, there isn’t a garden here, but in the summer, we sit outside in the sun. There are two problems with this houseboat. Sometimes, it goes up and down a lot and things fall off the tables. And of course there isn’t a lot of space on a houseboat. So I don’t have a lot of clothes and games. The best thing about our houseboat is that we can travel in it. Last year we went to France. It was a brilliant holiday! We didn’t need to pack suitcases. We took our home on holiday with us!

Oliver (12)

I live in a castle in Scotland. The castle isn’t ours but we have a lovely flat in the castle. The castle is near the sea and it’s very old. Behind the castle, there’s a big mountain and there’s a forest too. There’s also a big garden with a tennis court and a swimming pool. I swim a lot and I’ve got my own surfboard. My parents came here eight years ago when I was 4, they work here. My father looks after the garden, the forest and the pool. And my mother is the housekeeper; she cleans the castle, does the shopping and cooks. It’s a great place to live: I’m near the sea, I’ve got a private forest to go for walks and my friends love coming here to visit me. Maria (13) 

5) Maria’s family moved to Scotland when she was ________.

3. Read the text and match (a—d) to the highlighted texts 1—4.

1)  ______ Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new oppor­tunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films. This walking tour takes you behind the scenes revealing facts about the special effects and animation that made these films so popular all over the world.

2)  ______ Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets on the door. Adult Ticket: £59.00 per ticket

Child Ticket: £52.00 per ticket

3)  ______ The Warner Brothers Studio is generally open all year except on Bank Holidays.

4)  ______ There are direct trains from both London Euston (20 minutes' jour­ney) and Birmingham New Street (1-hour journey). A shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction to the Studio Tour.

a) How to get there.                  

b) Activities.                                 

c) When to visit.

d) Prices. 

4. Read and mark the correct special question.

The monument to Prince Volodymyr the Great is one commemorating (вшанування пам'яті) Prince Volodymyr — the Baptizer (хреститель) of Rus'. The monument dates back to 1840, and is the first sculpture monument in Kyiv. The designer of the monument was the famous sculptor V. Demut-Malynovskyi and the outstanding (видатний) architect Professor O. Ton. The statue shows the king with a cross (хрест) in his right hand and with the royal crown (королівська корона) in his left.

1)    When ________________________ ?  

5. Read the text and choose the correct answer

Doing household chores is a necessary part of our life. I am Ben and I have a lot of duties. My parents are often tired and I must take care of them. Everybody is happy when their home is bright and clean. I think that doing my household chores is fun. I sweep the floor, tidy my room, clean the shoes, dust the furniture, make food myself and do every kind of work. It's not easy to do every kind of work at home, but I try to learn doing everything myself. Very often I go to the market with my mother. We buy some vegetables and fruit. Then I help my mother to carry them. We have got a country house. There is a big garden with many trees, bushes and flowers in it. There is a lot of work in our garden as well and I help my parents do it. We sweep the yard, cut away dry and useless branches of trees, weed the flowerbeds and look after our dog. I usually clean my flat on Friday. I believe that doing some chores makes a man feel fine and satisfied with his own life.

1) Helping about the house is something....

5. Read the text and choose the correct answer

Doing household chores is a necessary part of our life. I am Ben and I have a lot of duties. My parents are often tired and I must take care of them. Everybody is happy when their home is bright and clean. I think that doing my household chores is fun. I sweep the floor, tidy my room, clean the shoes, dust the furniture, make food myself and do every kind of work. It's not easy to do every kind of work at home, but I try to learn doing everything myself. Very often I go to the market with my mother. We buy some vegetables and fruit. Then I help my mother to carry them. We have got a country house. There is a big garden with many trees, bushes and flowers in it. There is a lot of work in our garden as well and I help my parents do it. We sweep the yard, cut away dry and useless branches of trees, weed the flowerbeds and look after our dog. I usually clean my flat on Friday. I believe that doing some chores makes a man feel fine and satisfied with his own life.

2) Everybody likes it when...

5. Read the text and choose the correct answer

Doing household chores is a necessary part of our life. I am Ben and I have a lot of duties. My parents are often tired and I must take care of them. Everybody is happy when their home is bright and clean. I think that doing my household chores is fun. I sweep the floor, tidy my room, clean the shoes, dust the furniture, make food myself and do every kind of work. It's not easy to do every kind of work at home, but I try to learn doing everything myself. Very often I go to the market with my mother. We buy some vegetables and fruit. Then I help my mother to carry them. We have got a country house. There is a big garden with many trees, bushes and flowers in it. There is a lot of work in our garden as well and I help my parents do it. We sweep the yard, cut away dry and useless branches of trees, weed the flowerbeds and look after our dog. I usually clean my flat on Friday. I believe that doing some chores makes a man feel fine and satisfied with his own life.

3) Ben's family keeps a dog as a pet...

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

Choose the correct variant.

When was the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street built?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

Choose the correct variant.

What is special about the clock on the bridge?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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What activity can you do on the river in Chester during the summer?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

Choose the correct variant.

What is located next to the market in Chester?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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What can you buy at the market in Chester?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

Choose the correct variant.

Which street in Chester is famous for its clock?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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What is one of the largest attractions in Chester?

6. Read the guide.

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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How many main streets does Chester have?

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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How old is the Roman Amphitheatre in Chester?

The Historic City of Chester

Chester is a small historic city in the North West of England. It is very near North Wales, which you can see from the city walls. It has a river, four main streets, a famous clock and many shops and buildings. Most of the shops aren't very old, but tourists think they are because they look like buildings from six hundred years ago. Chester also has historic buildings like the Roman Amphitheatre, which is over two thousand years old and is one of the largest in England and a castle, which was built in 1070. In the middle of the city there is a cathedral - some of it is one thousand years old. Opposite the cathedral is the market, where you can buy local meat, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The Town Hall is next to the market and this is where walking tours around the city start. You can take a one-hour bus tour, and get off and on when you want during the day. There are even tours at night. Everyone who goes to Chester visits the clock on the bridge over Eastgate Street. It was built in 1897 and people say the clock is as good as London's Big Ben. You can't see North Wales or go shopping on the bridge, but you can take photos of the busy streets below. There's lots for people of all ages and interests to do in Chester. Like many cities, it has a very interesting library with old books and photos. In the summer, there are races and water sports on a short part of the river. And if you like animals, Chester has got one of the biggest zoos in the UK.

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What is located opposite the cathedral in Chester?