Поставьте the где необходимо 1) do you know that paris is the capital of france? 2) what languages are spoken in canada? 3) york is the most important financial centre of usa. 4) moscow was founded in 1147. 5) north sea is located between great britain and scandinavia. 6) volga flows into caspian sea. 7) alps are one of the greatest mountain chains in europe. 8) i would like to visit united states of america.

1 Do you know that Paris is the capital of France?
2 What languages are spoken in Canada?
3 New York is the most important financial center of the USA.
4 Moscow was founded in 1147.
5 The North Sea is located between Great Britain and Scandinavia.
6 The Volga flows into the Caspian Sea.
7 The Alps are one of the greatest mountain chains in Europe.
8 I would like to visit the United States of America.

Choose the correct word to fill in the gaps.

1.а)found out

b)discovered

2.

a) job

b) work

3.

a) Mr. Smith thanked his …colleagues for their support in his research.

b) The company’s business is growing, so it needs to hire more …employees

4.

a) Ann wants to travel to all those countries she studied in her …Geography class.

b) Jack finds …Earth Science fascinating, because he learns a lot of things about the formation and

history of our planet.

5.

a) Please, help me to --lift-- this sofa, it’s very heavy.

b) If you want to say something, don’t shout, just --raise-- your hand.

B. Fill in the missing words.

sound overtime freelancer came brought up deadlines

6. Soon the brothers ---came- to the conclusion that it was heat but not smoke that lifted things.

7. He was an army officer and -brought up- his son like a little soldier, hoping it would build his son’s character.

8. The missing explorers returned home safe and ---sound- .

9. What I like about working as a --freelancer- is that I work at home.

10. The salary is good, the job is rewarding, the only problem is that it’s a bit hard for me to meet ---deadlines.

11. Jane has worked ---overtime everyday this week, as it is the busiest time of the year.

C. Put the verbs in brackets into the past perfect or the past perfect continuous.

12. A: Jack looked really tired yesterday.

B: No wonder, he (had been working) on the computer all night

13. A: Did Sally help you do the project?

B: No, by the time she came, we (had finished) it already.

14. A: Elisa looked happy when I saw her.

B: It’s because she (had got) her driving license

15. A: Mum was really angry at me.

B: I know. She … (had been cleaning) the house all morning when I stepped in those muddy shoes.

16. A: Was Jenny upset that I called her so late?

B: No, she … (hadn't gone) to bed yet.

D. Put the verbs into the past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past perfect continuous.

17. Peter (stopped) when he felt somebody’s hand in his pocket.

18. We overslept and when at last we arrived at the station, our train (had left) already.

19. She (was reading) a book for 3 hours yesterday.

20. He (didn't come) to us yesterday, but we hope he will come today.

21. I (had been waiting) at the theatre for an hour before Ann finally showed up.

E. Choose the correct item.

22. Who was in charge of building the Big Ben?

23. Nobody can show good results under pressure.

24. After the university she made a career in law.

25. At the age of 5 Mozart could play the musical instrument brilliantly.

F. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.

26. Looking at these photographs brings …back so many happy memories.

27. Cheltenham is the best place to bring up… children.

28.Rihanna is brining …out her new album next month.

29. The new government has brought …about many changes in education.

ПЕРЕВОД:

Моя семья Меня зовут Ирина. Я из Москвы. Мне девять. Я сейчас ученица. Мы семья из четырех человек. У меня есть мать, отец и младший брат. Его зовут Питер. Ему пять лет. Моя мама - стоматолог, а отец - бизнесмен. Моя мама работает в больнице. Ей нравится читать книги и играть в теннис, но она не очень хорошо играет. Мой отец работает в офисе. Он хороший спортсмен. Ему нравится играть в футбол и хоккей. Ему тоже нравится играть в теннис. И он играет с моей мамой. Не люблю теннис, но люблю плавать. Дома я люблю играть в компьютерные игры и читать книги. Мой брат Питер тоже любит играть. Задание 1. Запишите истину или ложь.

1. Ирина из Москвы. (ВЕРНО)

2. У нее есть сестра. (ЛОЖЬ)

3. Ее брат - бизнесмен. (ЛОЖЬ)

4. Ее мать не работает. (ЛОЖЬ)

5. Ее отец любит играть в теннис. (ПРАВДА)

6. Питеру семь лет. (ЛОЖЬ)