Reading Comprehension,8th ( term II )

Text " The Internet: Here to Stay"

Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet.The majority of us believe it is one of the most important innovations.Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become easier and more exciting.

First of all, the Internet helps us to find information easy and quickly. For example, we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Net for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online.We can listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events from other parts of the world.

However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. The Internet users become less sociable.They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to walk, work or meet friends.

But apparently, it's the greatest invention with both its advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the correct item to complete the gap.

Most people nowadays _____

Text " The Internet:Here to Stay"

Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet.The majority of us believe it is one of the most important innovations.Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become easier and more exciting.

First of all,the Internet helps us to find information easy and quickly.For example,we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Net for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online.We can listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events from other parts of the world.

However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. The Internet users become less sociable.They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to walk,work or meet friends.

But apparently,it's the greatest invention with both its advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the correct item to complete the gap.

Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become ____________.

Text " The Internet:Here to Stay"

Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet.The majority of us believe it is one of the most important innovations.Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become easier and more exciting.

First of all, the Internet helps us to find information easy and quickly. For example, we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Net for entertainment.We can send emails to friends and shop online. We can listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events from other parts of the world.

However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. The Internet users become less sociable.They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to walk, work or meet friends.

But apparently, it's the greatest invention with both its advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the correct item to complete the gap.

The Internet is important mostly because ____________________.

Text " The Internet:Here to Stay"

Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet.The majority of us believe it is one of the most important innovations.Thanks to the worldwide web, our lives have become easier and more exciting.

First of all, the Internet helps us to find information easy and quickly. For example,we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Net for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online.We can listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events from other parts of the world.

However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. The Internet users become less sociable.They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to walk,work or meet friends.

But apparently, it's the greatest invention with both its advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the correct item to complete the gap.

We can use the Internet for fun, as we can _______________________.

Text " The Internet:Here to Stay"

Most people today cannot imagine their life without the Internet.The majority of us believe it is one of the most important innovations.Thanks to the worldwide web,

our lives have become easier and more exciting.

First of all,the Internet helps us to find information easy and quickly.For example,we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Net for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online.We can listen to the latest music and watch live sporting events from other parts of the world.

However, some people argue that the Internet has a negative effect on society. The Internet users become less sociable.They stay at home most of the day instead of going out to walk,work or meet friends.

But apparently,it's the greatest invention with both its advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the correct item to complete the gap.

The biggest disadvantage of the Internet is _____________________.

Text 2

Read the email and complete the gaps with the appropriate information (only one gap in a time)

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been

1. _______________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England. We'll have to move house, but ______________ changing schools. I was not the most popular student in school but I had _____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to ____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm _____________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I _____________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago. Do you have any advice for me?

Please, reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps (only one gap in a time).

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much. My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house, but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had _____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to ____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm _____________ that I migth have trouble making new friends. I _____________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps (only one gap in a time).

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England. We'll have to move house, but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to ____________, especially Laura. You know me: I'm _____________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I _____________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after. I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago. Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house,but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm __________ that I migth have trouble making new friends. I _____________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house,but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me: I'm 5.__________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I _____________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house,but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm 5.__________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be _______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and complete the gaps.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house,but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm 5._____________ that I migth have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be 7._______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and choose the true statement.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house,but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me; I'm 5._____________ that I migth have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be 7._______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and choose the true statement.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house, but 2.______________ changing schools.I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with.I'm going to 4.____________, especially Laura. You know me; I'm 5._____________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be 7._______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and choose the true statement.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house, but 2.______________ changing schools. I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with. I'm going to 4.____________,especially Laura. You know me: I'm 5._____________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be 7._______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after. I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the email and choose the true statement.

Dear Jane,

I'm afraid I haven't been 1. _________________ I last wrote to you. Things have changed so much.

My father told us that he got a new job in a hospital in northern England.We'll have to move house, but 2.______________ changing schools. I was not the most popular student in school but I had 3._____________ who I always hang out with. I'm going to 4.____________, especially Laura. You know me: I'm 5._____________ that I might have trouble making new friends. I 6.___________ at St. Anne's and i had always imagined staying there until college. This is going to be 7._______________.

We're moving next week and I start in my new school the week after.I remember you told me you went through a similar experience a few years ago.Do you have any advice for me?

Please reply soon.

Yours,

Kim

Read the text below. Complete the sentences with the information from the texts.

Chornomorski Igry

Chornomorski Igry, also known as the Black Sea Games, is a popular Ukrainian music festival held annually in summer. The main competition of the festival is vocal, in which children aged from 6 to 16 years take part. Chornomorski Igry attracts visitors who are interested in Ukrainian folk culture and traditions.

At the festival you _______

Sheshory Festival

Sheshory Festival is a well-known Ukrainian music and folk festival that takes place annually in the village of Sheshory, located in the Carpathian Mountains. Popular Ukrainian and international artists from the pop and rock genres come to the festival. It takes place over several days and visitors can stay in the camp.

At the festival you _______

Kraina Mriy

Kraina Mriy is a five-day music festival held in the city of Kyiv. It is represented by Ukrainian and international artists from various genres such as rock, pop, and electronic music. The festival is organized twice a year — in summer and in winter. Kraina Mriy attracts visitors interested in music, art, and culture.

At the festival you _______

Sheshory Festival

Sheshory Festival is a well-known Ukrainian music and folk festival that takes place annually in the village of Sheshory, located in the Carpathian Mountains. Popular Ukrainian and international artists from the pop and rock genres come to the festival. It takes place over several days and visitors can stay in the camp.

At the festival you _______