Reading Comprehension Final Test 10 клас

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

SCHOOLS IN THE USA

School usually means the same in American Eng lish as in British English, but sometimes it can also mean ‘university’. If a parent says ‘I work during the mornings when the children are at school’, it means that the children are young and are probably at elementary school. But ‘My youngest son is always at school now’ almost certainly means that he has started university in another city.

Many Americans send their children to a nursery school, or to day care or pre-school at an early age. At 5 children go to kindergarten. As in Britain US schools are divided into primary and secondary, but these words are rarely used. It is more common to talk about elementary school, junior high school and high school and the grade, or year group, students are in. Elementary schools teach children from kindergarten till the end of sixth grade. Grades seven and eight are taken at junior high school, and the ninth to the twelfth grades at high school.

After finishing high school, American students usually continue their education at a college or university. The word college in American English is often used as a general term for higher education, even if the institution is officially a university. Students typically study for four years and earn a bachelor’s degree. The academic year is divided into freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Grading in American schools and colleges is usually based on a letter system: A, B, C, D, F, where A is the highest grade and F means a fail. In addition to academic subjects, extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama clubs, and volunteering play an important role and are considered an essential part of school life in the United States.

1. In American English “school” is a ______________.

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

SCHOOLS IN THE USA

School usually means the same in American Eng lish as in British English, but sometimes it can also mean ‘university’. If a parent says ‘I work during the mornings when the children are at school’, it means that the children are young and are probably at elementary school. But ‘My youngest son is always at school now’ almost certainly means that he has started university in another city.

Many Americans send their children to a nursery school, or to day care or pre-school at an early age. At 5 children go to kindergarten. As in Britain US schools are divided into primary and secondary, but these words are rarely used. It is more common to talk about elementary school, junior high school and high school and the grade, or year group, students are in. Elementary schools teach children from kindergarten till the end of sixth grade. Grades seven and eight are taken at junior high school, and the ninth to the twelfth grades at high school

2.  As a rule “to be always at school” means ______________.

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

SCHOOLS IN THE USA

School usually means the same in American Eng lish as in British English, but sometimes it can also mean ‘university’. If a parent says ‘I work during the mornings when the children are at school’, it means that the children are young and are probably at elementary school. But ‘My youngest son is always at school now’ almost certainly means that he has started university in another city.

Many Americans send their children to a nursery school, or to day care or pre-school at an early age. At 5 children go to kindergarten. As in Britain US schools are divided into primary and secondary, but these words are rarely used. It is more common to talk about elementary school, junior high school and high school and the grade, or year group, students are in. Elementary schools teach children from kindergarten till the end of sixth grade. Grades seven and eight are taken at junior high school, and the ninth to the twelfth grades at high school

3 Before five children ______________.

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

SCHOOLS IN THE USA

School usually means the same in American Eng lish as in British English, but sometimes it can also mean ‘university’. If a parent says ‘I work during the mornings when the children are at school’, it means that the children are young and are probably at elementary school. But ‘My youngest son is always at school now’ almost certainly means that he has started university in another city.

Many Americans send their children to a nursery school, or to day care or pre-school at an early age. At 5 children go to kindergarten. As in Britain US schools are divided into primary and secondary, but these words are rarely used. It is more common to talk about elementary school, junior high school and high school and the grade, or year group, students are in. Elementary schools teach children from kindergarten till the end of sixth grade. Grades seven and eight are taken at junior high school, and the ninth to the twelfth grades at high school.

4 The word “grade” is closest in meaning to ______________.

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

SCHOOLS IN THE USA

School usually means the same in American Eng lish as in British English, but sometimes it can also mean ‘university’. If a parent says ‘I work during the mornings when the children are at school’, it means that the children are young and are probably at elementary school. But ‘My youngest son is always at school now’ almost certainly means that he has started university in another city.

Many Americans send their children to a nursery school, or to day care or pre-school at an early age. At 5 children go to kindergarten. As in Britain US schools are divided into primary and secondary, but these words are rarely used. It is more common to talk about elementary school, junior high school and high school and the grade, or year group, students are in. Elementary schools teach children from kindergarten till the end of sixth grade. Grades seven and eight are taken at junior high school, and the ninth to the twelfth grades at high school.

5. Grade “four” corresponds to ______________.

2. Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to the text.

Tips on Being Happy

1. Free yourself from negative emotions such as, guilt, anger, doubt, fear, resentment, and worry. Your goal in this area should be to constantly examine, and then eliminate the negative emotions you fi nd in your own life. This is, quite possibly, the largest part of fi nding true happiness.

2. Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to the text.

Tips on Being Happy

2 Imagine yourself as perfectly healthy. Good health is another huge key to achieving true happiness. You become what you think and imagine. Imagine yourself eating the right things, exercising, and being happy when you look in the mirror.

2. Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to the text.

Tips on Being Happy

3.  You need to take the time to examine your past experiences in order to fully understand your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You must learn to forgive others and embrace all the experiences, good and bad, that have shaped who you are today. Only then can you move forward to becoming the best you possible.

2. Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to the text.

Tips on Being Happy

4. A true measure of your personality is the loving and intimate relationships you have. If you are involved in relationships you know are unhealthy, it’s time to make a change. Strive to be around people who love you, build you up, and whom you look up to.

2. Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to the text.

Tips on Being Happy

5. This is about living on purpose. You need a commitment to something greater than yourself if you want to find happiness. Start thinking about how you can use your talents, personality, and skills to make the world a better place.

Which statement best describes how higher education works in the United States after students finish high school?

After finishing high school, American students usually continue their education at a college or university. The word college in American English is often used as a general term for higher education, even if the institution is officially a university. Students typically study for four years and earn a bachelor’s degree. The academic year is divided into freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years.

What can be understood about school life in the United States from this paragraph?

Grading in American schools and colleges is usually based on a letter system: A, B, C, D, F, where A is the highest grade and F means a fail. In addition to academic subjects, extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama clubs, and volunteering play an important role and are considered an essential part of school life in the United States.