контроль письма 9 кл ІІ семестр

9 form writing II term

Task 1. Vocabulary (3 points)

Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box. There are two extra words.

monarchy, landmarks, mountainous, heritage, patron, union, island, diverse, scenery, capital

1. Scotland is known for its beautiful and __________ regions, such as the Highlands.
2. The UK is a constitutional __________, where the King or Queen is the Head of State.
3. Stonehenge and the Tower of London are among the most famous British __________.
4. We must protect our national __________, including old traditions and historical buildings.
5. Great Britain is the largest __________ in Europe, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
6. The Union Jack is the national flag which symbolizes the __________ of the nations.
7. London is the __________ of England and the largest city in the United Kingdom.
8. St. George is the __________ saint of England, and his cross is on the English flag.

Task 2. Past Simple: Regular and Irregular Verbs (3 points)

1. Last summer, our class __________ (travel) to London by bus.
2. They __________ (not / see) the Changing of the Guard because it was raining.
3. __________ (you / visit) the Giant’s Causeway when you were in Northern Ireland?
4. William the Conqueror __________ (build) the White Tower many centuries ago.
5. We __________ (be) very tired after the walking tour around Edinburgh.
6. My parents __________ (buy) some authentic tea in a small English shop.

Task 3. Past Simple vs Past Continuous (3 points)

1. While we __________ (walk) across Tower Bridge, it __________ (start) to rain.
2. The guide __________ (tell) us about the history of Westminster Abbey while we __________ (look) at the statues.
3. I __________ (take) a photo of Big Ben when a pigeon __________ (fly) right in front of my camera.
4. When we __________ (arrive) at the station, hundreds of people __________ (wait) for the train to Oxford.
5. While the students __________ (explore) the British Museum, they __________ (find) the Rosetta Stone.
6. What __________ (you / do) at 2 o’clock yesterday? — I __________ (read) a book about Scottish legends.
7. We __________ (not / enjoy) the boat trip on the Thames because the wind __________ (blow) very hard.
8. While my sister __________ (buy) postcards, I __________ (wait) for her outside the shop.

Task 4. Writing (3 points)

​Write a short essay (80-100 words) about your imaginary trip to the UK.

​Which country would you visit (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland)?

​What landmarks would you see if you had enough time?

​Why do you think the UK is a popular tourist destination?