7-B, 7- C Reading Comprehension Test Semester 2

Text 1 THE BEST MOVIES EVER MADE

Read the text 

1) «Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

2) «The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

3) «Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

4) «Pulp Fiction»

Known for its exciting dialogues, combination of different story lines, and numerous pop culture references, «Pulp Fiction» was nominated for seven Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in France.

5) «The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on European culture.

And choose the right number answering the question

Which of the movies...

a) has greatly influenced western culture?

Text 1 THE BEST MOVIES EVER MADE

Read the text 

1) «Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

2) «The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

3) «Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

4) «Pulp Fiction»

Known for its exciting dialogues, combination of different story lines, and numerous pop culture references, «Pulp Fiction» was nominated for seven Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in France.

5) «The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on European culture.

Choose the right number answering the question

Which of the movies...

b) is believed to be the best film of a famous director?

Text 1 THE BEST MOVIES EVER MADE

Read the text 

1) «Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

2) «The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

3) «Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

4) «Pulp Fiction»

Known for its exciting dialogues, combination of different story lines, and numerous pop culture references, «Pulp Fiction» was nominated for seven Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in France.

5) «The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on European culture.

Which of the movies...

c) got four Oscars?

Text 1 THE BEST MOVIES EVER MADE

Read the text 

1) «Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

2) «The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

3) «Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

4) «Pulp Fiction»

Known for its exciting dialogues, combination of different story lines, and numerous pop culture references, «Pulp Fiction» was nominated for seven Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in France.

5) «The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on European culture.

Choose the right number answering the question

Which of the movies...

d) is one of the best in the genre of science fiction?

Text 1 THE BEST MOVIES EVER MADE

Read the text 

1) «Raiders of the Lost Ark»

Being also known as «Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark», the film won four Academy Awards and is famous for special effects in action movies.

2) «The Matrix»

«The Matrix» is one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. It also set a new standard in Hollywood for fight scenes.

3) «Rear Window»

Many critics believe that «Rear Window» is Alfred Hitchcock's best film. They also call it culturally and historically significant.

4) «Pulp Fiction»

Known for its exciting dialogues, combination of different story lines, and numerous pop culture references, «Pulp Fiction» was nominated for seven Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in France.

5) «The Godfather»

«The Godfather» has been recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made. It had one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time. So critics speak about the significant effect it had on European culture.

Choose the right number answering the question

Which of the movies...

e) unites different stories?

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening the two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said.

Jonathan Swift was a(an) ______ English writer.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said

The weather was ____.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said

Choose the synonyms:

Swift’s servant was _____.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said

The next morning the boots were _____.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said

The servant tried _______.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said. 

The roads were really ______.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said. 

Swift ______.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said. 

The servant was _____.

Text 2

Jonathan Swift, a famous English writer, was one day travelling on horseback with a servant. The weather was bad; it was raining and the roads were muddy. In the evening two men came to an inn. Before going to bed, Swift told his servant to clean his boots as they were dirty. But the servant was very lazy and did not do what his master had said.

The next morning when Swift saw the dirty boots, he asked the servant why he had not executed the order. ”The roads are muddy. What is the use of cleaning the boots now? They will soon be dirty again,” the servant answered.

Swift didn’t say anything and soon told the servant to get ready because they would start at once. But the servant looked very displeased and said that he had not eaten his breakfast yet.

Swift answered that they would go without any breakfast.

”What is the use of eating now? You will be hungry again”, he said. 

Swift didn’t let his servant ______.