Текст контрольної роботи з теми "Шкільне життя" 8 клас

Test       the 8^th form               SCHOOL  LIFE    

Variant 1

1. Match the people who work at school with the work they do.

1. Librarians                                                  a)help the headmaster run the school
2. Vice principals                                          b) keep the headmaster’s office running

(assistant principals)                               c) check books in the school library

3. Headmasters                                            d) check records to make sure children are healthy
4. Secretaries                                                e) plan how to teach English, Science, Maths, etc.
5. PE teachers                                               f) work with pupils, their parents, teachers to test
6. Art and music teachers                             and understand how to help children study better
7. Social workers                                           g) check the sports equipment
8. School nurses                                            h) teach students to draw, sing, understand notes,
9. Psychologists                                               play and sing from music
10. Teachers                                                    i) decorate school building for a new school year

                                                                           j) get ready to greet the pupils and run school during

                                                                              the year

2.Read the text and order the paragraphs, then and tick Mth(maths), E(English),  M(music).

ENGLISH AND MATHS ARE MORE IMPORTANT SUBJECTS THAN ART AND MUSIC

1. ____On the one hand, Art and Music are just as inportant as English and Math. For instance, learning how to draw or play a musical instrument helps develop your creativity and imagination. In addition to this, subjects such as Art and Music can provide children with a well-rounded education rather than just basic skills.
2. ____First of all, when you know how to read, write and do simple calculations, you have the tools to cope with everyday tasks. For example, the ability to read and write can help you communicate and express yourself clearly. Moreover, you need basic Maths for such daily chores as doing your shopping or paying your bills.
3. ____Modern school today offers a great variety of subjects. I strongly believe that, although subjects such as Art and Music are important, English and Maths are the most fundamental part of our education.
4. ____ It seems to me that English and Maths are vital subjects. People won’t be able to cope with even the simplest tasks in their daily life without learning to read, write or do arithmetics.
5. ____ I am sure, it is necessary to have good knowledge of English and Maths in order to find even the simplest job

___1. Helps to develop creativity and imagination.

___2. Helps to deal with everyday matters.

___3. Helps to communicate and express yourself clearly.

___4. Helps to find even the simplest jobs.

___5. Helps to develpo basic life skills.

___6. It is important for well-rounded education.

3.Choose the correct item.

1) If/Unless you help me with the housework, I will never be able/ I will be able to go to the cinema.

2) Can I have some cakes tonight? – Only if/ Unless you finish/ will finish your chores first.

4.Write some sentences about your school. Include the information about:

-your schedule

- the subject you study

- your favourite subjects

- afterschool activities

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Test                 the 8^th form              SCHOOL  LIFE

Variant 2

1. Match the words with their definitions.

1. Boarding School                    a) difficult to understand
2. Independent Schools            b) schools where students live and study
3. Education                                c) the process of teaching and learning usually at school,
4. Kindergartens                            college or university
5. Comprehensive schools       d) all-inclusive schools
6. Public Schools                         e) must be done because it is a law
7. Complicated                            f) schools run by private organisations
8. Grammar schools                   g) the most expensive private schools in Great Britain
9. Compulsory                             h) schools for children under 5 years old
10. Junior school_                         i) schools where children receive more academic education

                                                  j) children receive their primary education there

2. Read the text and order the paragraphs. Then choose if the correct item to complete te sentences.

_____a. The basic secondary education comprises five years of studies. Students get knowledge and skills in science and humanities, Ukrainian and a foreign languages. The basic school certificate gives 14-15 year olds the right to continue their studies both at the upper secondary school and colleges or vocational schools.

____b. In Ukraine children start going to school at the age of 6 or 7. There are also kindergartens, where kids study from 3-4 years old. Primary and secondary education in Ukraine is divided into three stages, such as the primary school, the basic secondary school and the upper secondary school.

____c. the upper secondary school lasts for two years. Students can either continue their education in a secondary school or can change schools and begin to study more detailed maths and physica, biology, history or get computer skills and a trade education. After finishing the 11^th form of the upper secondary school students must take standard assessment tests and go into higher education. All applicants become students on a competitive basis according to the results of their tests.

____d. The primary school takes four years of studying. Children get basic knowledge and skills in maths, languages and nature study.

1. Students get their basic secondary school certificate at the age of …

a)14-15                                  b)15-16                        c)16-17

2) Primary and secondary education in Ukraine is divided into … stages.

a)two                                     b) three                        c) four

3) In Ukraine kids start going to school at … years old.

a)4-5                                      b) 6-7                            c)5-6

4) primary and secondary education together last … years.

a) 10                                      b) 11                             c) 12

5) Primary and secondary education is …

a) complicated                    b) compulsory                c)comprehensive

6) Students are divided into groups according to their abilities and study more detailed subjects at …. School.

a) the primary              b)the basic secondary                c) the upper secondary

3. Choose the correct items.

1) Would you like to go to the debate club? – I’d love to if/unless they discuss/will discuss my favuorite topic.

2) As long as / Unless you work out regularly, you won’t have better results. – I know but with my busy schedule, it’s difficult to find any time.

4.Write some sentences about your school life. Include the information:

- your schedule

- subjects you study

- your favourite subjects

- afterschool activities

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