Контроль читання для 9 класу ( англійська мова)

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Text 1.

Ex.1.

Read the text and choose from ( a-H) the one which best fits each space ( 16-21).

There are two choices you do not need to use.

A the standards of behavior   E will let you stroll

B when they visit a friend’s house  F for monitoring

C helping lazy parenting    G at the touch of a button

D profound hope that    H on a naughty kids

 

Ex.2.

Answer the questions

1. How did parents use to keep an eye on their children in the past?
2. What is Num8 and what is it used for?
3. How does the Num8 watch track a child’s location?
4. What happens if a child removes the watch?
5. Why does Steve Salmon think the device gives children more freedom?
6. Why do parents feel worried about letting their children go out?
7. What is special about the Num8 watch?
8. How accurate is the tracking system?
9. How can parents get information about the child’s location?
10. What happens if the child removes the watch?
11. Why does Steve Salmon believe Num8 gives children more freedom?

Ex.3.

 True / False / Not stated

1. Num8 is the first tracking device created especially for children.
2. The watch can only be used inside the house.
3. Parents receive information about the child’s location on their phones.
4. The watch is designed to punish naughty children.
5. Most children today are free to play outside whenever they want.
6. The watch looks unusual and different from other watches.
7. More than half of children are allowed to play outside alone.

Text 2.

Ex. 4.

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Sam talk to Mary?    9. What does Mary suggest at the end?

a) To ask for help with homework    a) Watching TV instead

b) To invite her to spend time together   b) Meeting next time

c) To complain about his Saturday    c) Going for a walk

d) To borrow a DVD      d) Studying together

 

2. Why is Mary busy on Saturday morning? 10. What does the phrase “a full day” mean?

a) She goes to school      a) A fun day

b) She visits her friend     b) A short day

c) She helps her mom clean the house   c) A very busy day

d) She goes to the park     d) A free day

 

3. What time is Mary’s hairdresser 11. Why does Sam hesitate while

 appointment?  inviting Mary?

a) At 11 a.m.       a) He is not sure she likes him

b) At 12 p.m.       b) He already knows she is busy

c) At 1 p.m.       c) He doesn’t know what he wants to do

d) At 4 p.m.       d) He is afraid of her mother

 

4. Why can’t Mary cancel her hairdresser  12. Which sentence best describes

 appointment?      Mary’s attitude toward her responsibilities?

a) It is too expensive      a) She enjoys being helpful

b) Her mom doesn’t allow it     b) She feels overworked

c) She has already cancelled it once    c) She is indifferent

d) The salon is far away     d) She is proud of herself

 

5. What does Mary do at 4 p.m.? 13. What can be inferred about Mary’s relationship with her family?

a) Cooks dinner      a) She rarely helps them

b) Picks up her sister      b) She lives independently

c) Cleans the house      c) She often has family duties

d) Watches a movie      d) She avoids family responsibilities

 

6. What homework does Mary have to finish? 14. Why does Sam suggest postponing  the history assignment?

a) Math       a) He thinks it is unimportant

b) English       b) He wants Mary to relax

c) Geography       c) He knows the teacher well

d) History       d) He has already done it

 

7. How does Mary feel about her Saturday? 15. What does Mary’s response suggest at the end of the dialogue?

a) Excited       a) She is annoyed with Sam

b) Relaxed       b) She is making an excuse

c) Bored       c) She is completely free next time

d) Very tired and busy     d) She definitely refuses forever

 

8. Why doesn’t Mary agree to watch a movie? 16. Which word best replaces “Besides” in Mary’s last reply?

a) She doesn’t like movies     a) However

b) Sam comes too late     b) Therefore

c) The DVD player doesn’t work    c) In addition

d) She has no popcorn.     d) Instead

Ex.5.

TRUE / FALSE

1. Mary has already cancelled her hairdresser appointment once.

2. After 1 p.m. Mary has nothing else planned.

3. Mary cooks dinner only for herself.

4. Sam suggests coming over in the evening.

5. The main reason they don’t watch a movie is Mary’s homework.

6. Mary is sure her mom won’t ask her to do anything else.

7. Sam already knows all Mary’s plans before asking her out.

8. Mary helps her mother because she wants to, not because she has to.

9. Mary feels tired of always doing things for her family.

10. Sam suggests watching a movie at Mary’s house.

11. Mary thinks postponing her history assignment is a bad idea.

12. The conversation shows that Mary has little control over her free time.

13. Sam is angry when Mary refuses his invitation.

14. Mary’s answer “Maybe next time?” sounds polite but uncertain.

 

Text 3.

Ex.6.

Read the text and choose from ( a-H) the one which best fits each space ( 16-21). There are two choices you do not need to use.

A  on the Moon    E  just attract the best

B  at a ceremony in Lisbon  F  as a symbol of joy and suffering

C  announced his next initiative  G  completely honoured

D  in random    H  presented the ceremony

Ex.7.

Multiple Choice

1. How were the New Seven Wonders chosen?

a) By historians only

b) By ancient writers

c) Through a worldwide public vote

d) By the United Nations

 

2. What makes the New Seven Wonders different from the ancient list?

a) They are all in Europe

b) They were chosen by modern technology and mass voting

c) They are older

d) They are all still standing

 

3. Why is the Great Wall of China mentioned first?

a) It received the most votes

b) It is the oldest wonder

c) It is said to be visible from space

d) It is in Europ

4. What role did celebrities play in the ceremony?

a) They voted for the wonders

b) They built monuments

c) They announced some of the winners

d) They organised the event

Ex.8.

 True / False

1. The New Seven Wonders were announced in Lisbon.

2. Only people from Europe took part in the voting.

3. Machu Picchu and Chichen Itza represent ancient American civilisations.

4. The Pyramids of Giza were completely excluded from the event.

5. Egyptian officials supported the initiative enthusiastically.

 

Ex.9.

Fill in the gaps (Use one word)

1. Millions of votes were cast ______ the world.

2. The ancient list of wonders was created more than two thousand years ______.

3. The ceremony was described as ______ and glamorous.

4. The results of the worldwide vote were announced ______ contrast to the ancient wonders. 

5. Tens of millions of votes were cast by people ______ the world.

6. The winners were announced one ______ one during the ceremony.

7.  The Great Wall of China was said to be visible ______ space.

8. Machu Picchu and Chichen Itza represent ancient ______ unknown to Antipater of Sidon.

 

Ex.10.

Fill in the gaps with the word bank.

Word bank: initiative – appeal – ceremony – candidate – officials – commercial

1. The results were announced at a glittering ______ in Lisbon.
2. The Pyramids of Giza were made an honorary ______.
3. Brazilian officials supported the ______ for people to vote.

Ex.11.

Fill in the gaps with the words in brackets ( Grammar)

1. The wonders ______ (choose) through a global poll.
2. The original list of wonders ______ (create) over two thousand years ago.
3. The event ______ (organise) by a Swiss businessman.
4. The Pyramids of Giza ______ (give) a special honorary status.