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Final Exam in English

Grade 8

Version 2

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Vocabulary

Exercise N1

Complete the dialogue with these words. There are two extra words.

Maya: Lisa was tellingcoach • cottage

me about • factory
her family • ferries
yesterday. • mansion•
It was outgoing •
really interesting.

Tom: What did she say?

Maya: Well, apparently her grandfather was a very rich man who loved sailing and the sea. He used
to own two luxury (1) feries Can you believe it? In the summer they would sail over
to France on them.

Tom: Well, her father owns a(n) (2) factory, doesn’t he?

Maya: Yes, he has one that makes jam, I think. It’s that big industrial building on the outskirts of
town.

Tom: I like Lisa. She’s really good fun and very (3) outgoing not at all like her sister who
is very shy.

Maya: She told me that her family have moved recently to a village north of here and they now live
in a little (4) cottage Apparently it’s very cute, just like in a picture book!

Tom: Yes, she told me that last week. I went with her on the school trip to see the tennis match and
we sat together on the (5) yachts There were 20 of us altogether and the driver was
one of the teachers.

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Exercise N2

Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to complete the text.

I think that we are almost ready (1) for the party. I have put the food out on the
main table in the kitchen. There are some salads, sandwiches and pies, just (2)
main courses really, but I think there will be enough. I threw the bread away in the end
 because it was (3) stale nobody could eat it! I’ve selected some music for the evening. I
just hope that the music system doesn’t break (4) down like it did last time. And I
cleaned up in the kitchen as well because it was (5) filthy after all the cooking.

1 A. of B. for C. to
2 A. plates B. main courses C. snacks
3 A. cold B. raw C. stale
4 A. up B. down C. off
5 A. filthy B boiling C. lively
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Exercise N3

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.
1. We need to call an electrician (electric) to sort out the problem with the lights.

2. Don’t underestimate (estimate) Tim. He’s short and skinny, but he’s very strong and could
win the race.

3. I was disappointed (disappoint) when I came second in the race because I had expected to
win.

4. The chef overcooked (cooked) the chicken and it was very dry.

5. There are a lot of disadvantages (advantages) to working from home. One is that you can
get quite lonely.

6. I was confused (confuse) by Dean’s directions and got completely lost.

7. Kevin has been an artist (artist) since he was a baby and has always loved colours and
painting.

8. I’d like a new bed because mine is getting more and more uncomfortable (comfort).
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Exercise N4

Complete the dialogue with one word in each gap.

Tom: How are you? Are you OK?

Kate: Yes, I think so. I hurt my ankle because I forgot to (1) warm up
before running. Now it’s really painful.
Tom: You shouldn’t go running before doing some exercises first – you know that.
Kate: Yes, you’re right. By the way, you’re looking very fit. How many times a week
do you (2) work out?
 Tom: Thanks. I’ve been going to the gym three times a week and then I run twice a week.
Kate: That’s really good. I think I might (3) take up swimming again as
it’s really good for flexibility.
Tom: Yes, and it would do your ankle some good.
I competed in the school swimming competition last week.
Kate: Did you? How did you get on?
Tom: Not very well, I’m afraid! Our school swimming team got (4)
knocked out in the first round of the competition.
Kate: Never mind. Next time go (5) for the gold medal!
Tom: We will! Look after that ankle, Kate.

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Exercise N5
Give definitions of the words
1. Suburbs - an area where people live that is outside the centre of a city
2. Raw – not cooked
3. Lorry – a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road
4. Delay – a period of time when somebody/something has to wait because of a problem that makes
something slow or late
5. Assignment – a task that is given to a person to do
6. Edible – fit or suitable to be eaten
7. Term - one of the two period of time in school
8. Landscape – everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
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Grammar
Exercise N1

Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between
two and five words.
1. ‘When did you buy your new phone?’ asked Sally.
I
Sally asked me when I have bought new phone.
2. My brother annoys me with all his questions.
ALWAYS
 My brother always asks me questions.
3. A mechanic repaired my car yesterday.
HAD
I had my car repaired by a mechanic yesterday.
4. I’m sad that I didn’t meet my aunt when she was in England.
WISH
I wish I had met my aunt when she was in
England.
5. I finished cooking the chicken a few moments ago.
JUST
I have just finished cooking the chicken.
6. We arrived in Paris three months ago.
BEEN
We have been in Paris for three months.
7. Engineers took the design from nature, for use in the building industry.
TAKEN
The design was taken by engineers to use in the building industry.
8. If you feel unwell, you should stay at home today.
OUGHT
You ought to stay today if you feel unwell.
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Exercise N2

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

1. “I will send you a postcard tomorrow,” said Gloria.

Gloria said that she would send me a postcard next day

2. “Did you have a nice time at the party yesterday?”, Tina asked her daughter.

Tina asked her daughter if she had a nice time at the party previous day

3. “Open the window quickly”, mum asked me.

Mum asked me to open the window quickly

4. “I have already done my homework”, Sarah said.

Sarah said that she had already done her homework

5. “Luke’s been living here for seven years”, said Lilly.

 Lilly said that luke had been living there for seven years

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Exercise N3
Correct five mistakes in the dialogue.

Mum: Hi, Ben. Are you hungry? Did you have anything to eat yet? - have you eaten
Ben: No, not yet, Mum. I was working on this essay for two hours – have been working and I
haven’t finished it already. - yet
Mum: OK. Is it French homework?
Ben: Yes, it is. I didn’t used to- use to enjoy French, but I do
now. Mum: OK. Well, we’ll have supper when you finish then.
I am cooking for two hours – I have been cooking and I’ve made a delicious pie.
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Exercise N4

Complete the text by choosing the best word.

OK students, now I’m going to tell you about exam week, which starts on Monday. We’ll begin
with an oral test in Spanish on Monday morning. You will be (1) asked questions in
Spanish by your form teacher. The biology exam timetabled for Tuesday has (2)
been changed and this will now be held on Friday morning at 10.00. Students (3)
Will be required to bring along calculators to the maths exams and dictionaries to the
language exams. So don’t forget those! Timetables are (4) being printed today and these will (5)

be given out during the last class tomorrow. Good luck everyone!
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Reading

Read the article about stress. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the best
sentences (A–F) to complete the article.

Are you stressed?

Most people experience a period of stress in their lives at some time. This is perfectly normal and
there are different types of support available. Here are some ideas to help you deal with those
difficult times.

Running
We all know about the physical benefits of running, but the mental effects, such as clarity of thought
and relief from stress, are just as important for good health. Running sends blood to the brain and
makes it easier to think clearly. (1)......................................If you’re feeling stressed, go for a jog. The
effect is even better when you run well. How to do it? A good tip is to watch an eight-year-old child
running. Their steps are springy; the foot gets off the floor quickly and comes down lightly. You
should take notice of what your brain is telling you. (2) ……………………… You’ll discover how
good it makes you feel once you get the hang of it.

Sleeping

It is all too easy for those who can ‘hit the pillow and go out like a light’ to tell you to just stop
thinking about things. If you are a worrier, you can’t just stop worrying, and this can affect your
sleep. So, obey the basic rules: try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, and allow some
time to relax before bed. (3) ……………………… This should ideally be in the same place, at the
same time every day. Give yourself 15–20 minutes to think about your worries and write a to-do list.
Try drinking some warm milk and whatever you do, switch off your phone! And if you’re worrying
about not sleeping and not being able to cope the next day, remember that sometimes our bodies
actually need less sleep than we think. (4) ………………………

Writing

Writing down the things that are worrying us can be very therapeutic. It is a way of setting a thought
free. Once it’s on the page or screen, we can read it, reread it, delete it or think about it. It can help us
look at a problem more objectively. (5)......................................Try it: take one of your worries, such as
a conversation or argument that has troubled you, and write what you wish you’d said or the words
of support you'd hoped the other person might say to you. Writing a blog may have replaced diaries,
but they are both a means of presenting your thoughts. (6)......................................Try some of these
suggestions and may find that your stress levels begin to go down. But don’t forget – a certain level of
stress in the body is good for you!

A. Running robotically on a treadmill with a blasting MP3 player is not going to get those happy
hormones working.
B. Although we’re told to get eight hours, six to seven hours can be fine, so you may be getting
more than enough sleep for your body to function well.
C. Tune into your feet and not the MP3 player.
D. Writing allows us to use both the logical and creative parts of the brain.
E. The style doesn’t need to be of a prize-winning standard to have value!
F. As for your worries, give yourself a ‘worry period’.
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Writing
Some people think that in order to be successful at a sport, you must be physically strong. Others
believe mental strength is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion. Write 120–150 words.

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