FINAL TEST – Units 3–4: My Way of Life / Champions

Subject: English Language

Textbook: Prepare! (by Kosta, Cambridge University Press) Grade: 8 – NUSH

Groups of Results: ■ GR1 – Listening

■ GR3 – Reading

✍■ GR4 – Writing

■ GR1 – Listening

Listen to the dialogue about sports and daily life. Then do the tasks below.

Part 1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

1.  What sport does Ben do? A. Swimming B. Running C. Basketball

2.  How often does Ben train? A. Every day B. Three times a week C. At weekends

3.  What time does he usually get up? A. 5:30 a.m. B. 6:30 a.m. C. 7:00 a.m.

4.  What does he eat for breakfast? A. Pancakes B. Cereal and fruit C. Eggs and toast

5.  Who helps him with his training? A. His father B. His coach C. His brother

6.  What is his dream? A. To be a famous singer B. To win a gold medal C. To travel around theworld

Part 2. Listen again and tick (✓) True or False.

1.  Ben is a professional athlete. ____

2.  He trains in the evening. ____

3.  He eats healthy food. ____

4.  He studies at a sports school. ____

5.  His coach is very strict. ____

6.  Ben thinks hard work is important. ____

■ GR3 – Reading

Read the text and answer the questions.

My name is Lisa and I’m 14 years old. I’m a student, but I also love sports. I go to school from Monday to Friday, and after school I train in the gym. My favourite sport is tennis. I usually play for two hours after my homework. I also like running at the weekend. My coach says I’m fast and strong. My dream is to play in a tennis championship one day. I know that champions train hard, eat well, and never give up!

Part 1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

1.  What sport does Lisa like most? A. Running B. Tennis C. Football

2.  When does she train in the gym? A. Before school B. After school C. On Sundays

3.  What does she do at the weekend? A. Plays tennis B. Studies C. Runs

4.  Who helps Lisa train? A. Her coach B. Her teacher C. Her friend

5.  What is Lisa’s dream? A. To travel abroad B. To play in a tennis championship C. To be a coach6. What do champions do? A. Sleep a lot B. Train hard and never give up C. Watch sports on TV Part 2. Read again. Are these sentences True or False?

1.  Lisa is sixteen years old. ____

2.  She trains every morning. ____

3.  She likes tennis and running. ____

4.  She trains in the evening. ____

5.  Her coach thinks she is lazy. ____

6.  Lisa’s dream is to win a championship. ____

✍■ GR4 – Writing

Write about your favourite sport or a person you think is a champion. Write 5–7 sentences. You can use these ideas:

-  What is your favourite sport or who is your champion?

-  Why do you like it/him/her?

-  How often do you do this sport or watch it?- What do you need to be a champion?

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■ ANSWER KEY (Teacher)

LISTENING SCRIPT (for teacher to read aloud):

Ben is a young athlete. He loves running and wants to be a champion one day.

He usually gets up at half past five in the morning. He trains every day except Sunday. His coach helps him with running and gives him advice about food. Ben eats cereal and fruit for breakfast and drinks a lot of water.

He goes to a sports school and studies hard. His coach is strict but kind. Ben believes that hard work and discipline are the keys to success.

Answers:

Part 1: 1B, 2A, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6B Part 2: 1F, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T

READING:

Part 1: 1B, 2B, 3C, 4A, 5B, 6B Part 2: 1F, 2F, 3T, 4T, 5F, 6T

WRITING: Students’ own answers (check for structure, vocabulary, and coherence).