Reading Test за підсумками ІІ семестру.

A  FINAL READING  TEST

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Form:

Ex.1. Read three texts. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C for each text. Underline the identifications of your choice in the texts.

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

I remember my first mobile phone. It was huge, but the screen was quite small when you think about the smartphones of today. I could only use it for calls and messages. At the time, however, it looked so great to me. Can you imagine how it changed people’s lives? Suddenly, with this useful little invention, communication was so easy. Now we have smartphones with digital cameras and Internet. Mobile technology is always getting better. I wonder what the next generation of mobile phones will be like.

1.The author of the text is

A. describing what a phone can do.

       B. discussing how phones have changed.

       C. explaining how to use a phone.

2. The author of the text is considering

 A.  why phone technology is important. 

 B.  how good new mobile phones are.

 C.  how mobile phones have changed.

ONE DAY ONLY – Tech Talk

Have you had your old desktop computer for a while? Is it time for a new laptop? Are you visiting websites to compare different computers and find one that’s right for you? Stop! We have all the answers you need.

Look and try before you decide to buy. Come and see the latest computers all in one place, this Saturday. They are here for you to use.

Listen while we give you details on what each computer can do. You’ll get lots of useful information so that you know which computer is best for you when you’re ready to buy.

3. The text tells readers they can

              A. get useful information about computers.

              B. buy any computer they try.

              C. find out which websites to visit.

4. The text gives the readers

 A. advice about useful websites.

 B. information about a presentation day.

 C. details on different computers.

THE SCIENCE OF THE STARS

On a clear night, you can see the Moon and stars. How many are there? We don’t know. Where does space end? Does it end? We don’t know. Astronomers, however, are looking for answers to these important questions that affect us all. They observe the sky and analyse their data. They discover new stars and planets. They also develop theories to explain what space is and Earth’s place in it. For these reasons, astronomy is one of the most interesting sciences in the world. But why are there so few astronomers? Why aren’t young people keen on learning about it?

5. The text says that astronomy

      A. is a very easy subject do study.

      B. is only interesting to astronomers.

      C. isn’t popular with many students.

6. The text explains

 A. the science of astronomy.

 B. why there aren’t many astronomers.

 C. how astronauts change our lives.

Ex.2. Read the text. Complete gaps 1–4 with the correct headings A–F. There are two extra headings.

A What happened when the line was built?

 B What terrible thing happened?

 C Who invented the train?

 D Who were George and Robert Stephenson?

 E Which train was the best?

 F Where did George Stephenson go?

THE ROCKET

1  ____  

George Stephenson was born in Northumberland, England, in 1781 and his son Robert was born in 1803. They were very interested in trains. George invented the tracks that trains move on (the first one was eight miles long!), and he and Robert then built one of the most famous trains ever – the ‘Rocket’.

2  ____    

In 1829, George Stephenson built a new track in the north of England, between Liverpool and Manchester. When the line was ready, it was time to find the fastest train. There was an award of £500 for the winner – a lot of money in those days. There were three trains, and one of them was the ‘Rocket’.

3 ____   

It was an exciting day, and crowds of people came to watch. The three trains moved along the line while the people cheered them on. The ‘Rocket’ was faster than the other two. Also, the other two had problems and stopped a lot, but the ‘Rocket’ didn’t stop at all! It was the winner and the Stephensons became famous.

4  ____   

A year later, the line between Manchester and Liverpool opened. Once again, people came to see the train. Unfortunately this time there was a tragedy. William Huskisson, a very famous man, was standing on the track when the ‘Rocket’ hit him. He died later in hospital.

Ex.3. Read the text. Complete gaps 1–3 with sentences A–E. There are two extra sentences.

Child Genius

The world is fascinated by brilliant people. ¹ ____ An excellent example is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who first played a difficult piece of music when he was four.

But let’s go back to the beginning. His only sister was Maria Anna. Their father began teaching them music when they were very young. ² ____ Her three-year-old brother Wolfgang listened and watched. Soon, the father was teaching Wolfgang too and the boy learnt very quickly. In fact, he began writing music at the age of five. Unbelievably, a year later, he and his sister were performing for the kings and queens of Europe. The children were considered to be musical geniuses.

Wolfgang travelled throughout Europe with his sister and father. Travelling in those days was long and hard, especially for a young child. Sometimes the family didn’t have enough money. ³ ____ It was a very difficult time for the young musician. Sadly, although he became successful as an adult, he died poor. His wife had to sell some of his music. 

A Maria Anna was seven when she began to play the keyboard – a type of piano.

B Wolfgang showed more talent than his sister Maria Anna.

C When their talent is known at a young age, we are even more amazed.

D Mozart’s music was so beautiful that we still enjoy it today.

E Frequently, one of them became ill and they cancelled performances.