Task 1

modern music and football, of course. The music influences
us a lot. For me it was Pink Floyd* and the Rolling Stones.* I also know that
British films and actors often rank among the
best at international film festivals." (Barbara, Poland) "If I wanted
to go to study abroad, England would be the only place. In England you can get
qualifications that are recognized
throughout the world." (Syed, Pakistan) "Actually, I like British food,
though it doesn't rank highly. I also
think that its electrical goods are of high quality.
(Sarah, US) "I know that Britain is a rich country with a strong economy. But I think it should
care more about old people and do more for poor people and poor countries."
(Yang, China). "I've been to London and admired its beautiful landmarks.
Britain has an international reputation
for its historical sights. However, I wish London were not so expensive and
Londoners should be friendlier to foreigners." (Paula, Mexico)
"Britain has links with
many countries, though it is an island state. It is a member a of many
international organisations. I know that some British companies trade with my country and we
often buy their products." (Norman, Germany) "For centuries, Britain
has had an enormous influence on the
world. Some of the greatest inventors have been British and many everyday
things were invented by the British."

1.What time do you usually… up in the morning?
2.Where are you…?- To the shop.
3.Did you… television last night?
4.Put up your umbrella. It’s… .
5.The police stopped her because she was… the car too fast.
Task 2.Choose the correct answer for each of the sentences:
1.If his nose were smaller, he … very handsome. a) would be b) was
2.I would come if I … a car. a) would have b) had
3.If she hadn’t told him, he … . a) will never find out b)would have never found out
4.If I … about it, I would have told you. a) know b) had known
5. I wish I … win the competition. a) could b) have
6. He wishes we … good friends. a) are b) were
Task 3. Choose the correct modal verb for each of the sentences:
1.When I was 5, I … speak English. a) can b) will be able to c) could
2.Kate is a very talented girl. She… sing and dance. a) could b)can c) was able to
3.I think I… to the party on Friday. a) will able come b) will be able to come c) will come
Task 4. Turn the following sentences into reported speech using the words in brackets:
1.”You should go to the doctor.” ( my mum/advise)
2.”Open the window,please.” ( our teacher/ ask)
3.”Don’t be late!” ( his dad/ tell)
4.”Let’s go to the theatre.” ( my friend/ suggest)

Europe from China. All books were _________________ decorated. BEAUTY

The __________________ of printing was a great event in the history. INVENT

Modern books are very _______________________. INTEREST

They help people get information ____________________. QUICK

TASK 2

I live in Russia. It’s the _________________ country in the world. BIG

It has many rivers, hills, seas and _____________________. CITY

The capital of Russia _________ Moscow. BE

__________ country is large. WE

It _______________ many lakes. HAVE

The ______________________is Lake Baikal. DEEP

TASK 3

My parents and I like (go) to the Black Sea in summer. The water in the sea (be) usually clean and warm. Look! The sun (shine) brightly in the blue sky. The wind (blow). But when it (be) too hot I (not like )it.

Last year I (go) to the sea again. It (be) wonderful. We ( swim) and (sunbathe) every day. Sometimes we ( collect) shells and pebbles. It (be) great!

TASK 4

1. I often_________________________________.

(A) TRAVEL (B) TO TRAVEL (C) TRAVELLING

2. Bob is _________________________than John.

(A) TALL (B) TALLER (C) THE TALLEST

3. Yesterday we __________________ to the park.

(A) GO (B) GOES (C) WENT

books, other things, inventions, communicate, CDs, all parts of the country, information
Radio, television and the Internet are the great 1) … of the 20th century. In 2) … there are many papers giving information about films, concerts and 3) … that are happening in the local area. These days you can read books on 4) … . In the Internet you can find any 5) … you want. Also you can 6) … with your friends there. But I think that 7) … are forever.
Task 2. The word in capitals in the right column can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way (3 points).
1. Reading CD books you can see what’s happening in … . ACT
2. She … everything to the police. EXPLAIN
3. The famous … collected the most interesting material in the South Africa. REPORT
Task 3. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant (5 points).
1. The (new/ news) is shocking.
2. The (new/ news) film is shocking.
3. I have some (money/ moneys) in my pocket.
4. We have much (snow/ snows) in winter.
5. Her (hair/ hairs) is beautiful.
Task 4. Complete the sentences (5 points).
1. He agreed (to help/ helping) us with Physics.
2. We are fond of (to fish/ fishing).
3. His Dictionary was proved (to be/ being) useful.
4. He finished (written/ writing) the letter.
5. Children decided (to buy/ buying) the present for their teacher.
Task 5. Write the following statements in reported speech (6 points).
1. She says: “I saw you in the cinema”.
2. He said: “Helen left yesterday”.
3. My friend asked: “How long have you been here?”
4. She said to Richard: “Water the flowers”.
5. Mother said to the children: “Don’t touch the cat”.
6. The teacher asked: “Did you write your homework?”

1. You can turn off the radio. I’m not … to it.
2.They didn’t … anything because they weren’t hungry.
3. What are you … this evening?- I’m … at home.
4. Does she always … glasses?
5. My friends were … for me, when I arrived.
Task 2.Choose the correct answer for each of the sentences:
1.If she …, she would tell him. a) knows b) knew
2.If these walls … thicker, we wouldn’t hear the neighbors. a) would be b) were
3.If you … me, I wouldn’t have known about the party. a) haven’t called b) hadn’t called
4.If you hadn’t asked me, I … it. a) would never have done b) didn’t do
5. I wish I …. play the guitar. a) could b) can
6. She wishes they …. happy. a) are b) were
Task 3. Choose the correct modal verb for each of the sentences:
1.My younger brother is 7 and he … skate quickly. a) can b) will be able to c) could
2.Pete missed a lot of classes and … pass the test yesterday. a) could b)can’t c) couldn’t
3.I don’t think he … to school, he is ill. a) will to go b) will be able to go c) will able to go
Task 4. Turn the following sentences into reported speech using the words in brackets:
1.”You should be a doctor.” ( my teacher/advise)
2.”Lock the door and go to bed.” ( my mother/ tell)
3.”Don’t be afraid of this dog! It is not angry.” ( his dad/ tell)
4.”Let’s go to the cinema.” ( my friend/ suggest)