Завдання контрольної роботи з читання англійською мовою для 8 класу "Read English well"

ENGLISH     READING     FORM   8    __________________________________            _________________

1.Read the text  and  mark  the statements  - True (T) or  False (F).

Christopher  Paolini  was born on 17 November 1983 in Southern California. He has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana, with his parents and younger sister Angela. The tall, jagged Beartooth Mountains rise on one side of Paradise Valley. Snowcapped most of the year, they inspired the fantastic scenery in  «Eragon».  Christopher was homeschooled by his  parents. As a child, he often wrote short stories and  poems, often went to the library, and read much.     Some of his favourite books were Bruce Coville`s  «Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher«, Frank Herbert`s «Dune».  The idea of «Eragon» began as daydreams of a teen.

2.Read the text. Make the sentences  below the text  true.

The town of Windermere and its lake are often the only stops made by many visitors to the Lake Country. While Lake Windermere is stunning, the town is visited by many tourists. There is much more to see in the Lake Country and those who only visit Windermere will miss the best  that  this area  has to offer. The countryside is a fine area for hiking and outdoor activity,   but you need to be prepared for  serious, overland walking.  The Lake Country has been famous for many authors like  Beatrix Potter who made the area her home, as she lived in the village of New Sawrey.

1). Lake Windermere is  strange.

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2). If you visit only Lake Windermere, you will see all the best.

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3). One  famous writer lived in the area of the famous lakes.

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3. Read  the text  below. Match choices (A-G) to (1-6). There is one choice you do not need to use.

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Arthur`s   mother 1).____ and was a master storyteller. There was little money in the family. After Arthur reached his ninth birthday, 2)___

offered to pay for his studies. He was in tears 3)____, where for seven years he had to go to a boarding school.  Arthur hated the cruelty and punishment at school.  During the school years , Arthur`s only moments of happiness were 4)____, and also when  he  practised  sports, 5)____, at which he was very good.   It was during these difficult years at boarding  school 6)____ he also had a talent for storytelling.

1. the wealthy members of the Doyle family
2. his dreams came true
3. that Arthur understood
4. all the way to England
5. when he wrote to his mother
6. had a passion for books
7. mainly cricket