Examination Card № 20

1. Reading

Read the text and tick whether the statements are true or false.

Jealous girlfriend

Gary and Alma were having problems, again.

"But you told me it was okay to call up Carol," said Gary. "I asked you if it was okay to talk to her, because it was her birthday and I've wished her a happy birthday every year for the last 10 years."

"But you had already promised me that you would never call her again. You promised me that. So, you lied to me."

"But I had forgotten that I told you that. You know that I forget things. I'm not going to argue with you; you have a memory like an elephant. But you've got to believe me, I completely forgot. And more important, Carol is just a friend."

"No, she isn't. She's still in love with you."

"But I'm not in love with her. She can love me all she wants, but I'm not in love with her. I never was!"

"Well, you say that. Maybe it's true. Maybe it isn't. But the important thing is that you never know what the future will bring. You say that nothing will happen between you and her, but you don't know that for sure, because you don't know the future."

"Yes, you're right. No one knows the future. I could fall in love with her again, and she and I might run off and get married and have nine or ten kids."

"Again? What do you mean 'again'?"

1. Carol was Gary’s girlfriend _________

2. Alma had a memory like an elephant on Gary’s opinion _________

3. Gary and Alma were having no problems _________

4. But I had forgotten that I told you that, -- said Gary _________

5. Carol is still in love with you, -- said Alma _________

2. Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. This man is _________ (tall) than that one.

2. Asia is _________ (large) than Australia.

3. The Volga is _________ (short) than the Mississippi.

4. Which building is the _________ (high) in Moscow?

5. Mary is a _________ (good) student than Lucy.

Examination Card № 21

1. Reading

Read the text and choose the right variant.

A Birthday Bike ...

Michael's birthday was coming soon, so he asked his dad for a bicycle so that he would not need to walk to school anymore. However, Michael's dad had lost his job and did not have much money. Michael got a book instead but he did not complain. 

One bright and sunny day while Michael was walking past a convenience store on his way to school, he saw a big boy on a bike. The bike was too small for the boy. As the boy was turning around a corner, the bike skidded on a puddle of water and crashed into a lamp-post. 

The boy was a prefect in Michael's school. Michael recognised him. The boy's name was William. William seemed to have broken his leg. Michael picked up William's bike which was not damaged and rode to the nearby hospital to get help. A few minutes later, an ambulance came and brought William to the hospital. Michael rode William's bike to school so he would not be late for class. 

After school, Michael quickly rode the bicycle to William's house with a book and a jigsaw puzzle for William. William was not too seriously hurt. He was discharged after his leg was put in a cast. 

To Michael's surprise, William was getting a new bike on his birthday in two months' time and Michael could have William's old bike. Michael was overjoyed. From then on, Michael and William became good friends. Michael visited William every day till William's leg was healed.

1. What present did Michael want for his Birthday?

1. A computer b) a bicycle c) a laptop

2. Whom did Michael see one sunny day?

1. A big girl b) a big bear c) a big boy

3. What happened to William?

1. He has broken his arm b) He has broken his leg c) He has broken his shoulder

4. How often did Michael visit William?

1. Every week b) every day c) once a month

5. Why was Michael overjoyed?

1. He could have William's old bike b) he could have a new friend c) he could have a dog

2. Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. Mr. Smith _______________(to fix) his car yesterday morning.

2. She ______________(to write) an English exercise now.

3. I _________________(to do) my homework the whole evening yesterday.

4. My sister __________________(to wash) the dishes every morning.

5. They ________________(to travel) to the south next summer.