Listening Comprehension Test For 8 Form Students Advice For Exams

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Listening Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students
Advice for exams

Good morning, everyone. Quiet, please. OK, I’m going to give you some
advice to help you prepare for the exams next week. So make notes as I’m talking.
Are you ready?
While you are studying, eat food that gives you energy. Don’t be tempted to eat
sweets or drink cola. Sugar won’t help you study but fruit and cereals will. Apples are
especially good.
Find a comfortable place with plenty of light when you study. But not ‘too’
comfortable or you’ll fall asleep!
Try and keep a positive mind. It is easier to study when you are positive and
relaxed. If you start feeling anxious, have a break. Go out for a stroll around the
block.
Don’t try to learn everything. There isn’t time. Choose the ‘important’ things,
the things that will get you most points in an exam. If you aren’t sure about this, ask
me.
First learn the main ideas and don’t worry too much about the details. If you
have time, you can come back later and read the details.
Make notes of these key points and read them, then cover them up and try to
remember all the points. It might be boring, but repetition helps you to remember.
Use past exam papers to study. They will help you understand what kind of
questions come up. There are plenty of past exam papers in the library. You can
photocopy them and take them home.
Take regular breaks while you are studying. A five-minute break every half
hour is usually enough. Get some fresh air and stretch your arms and legs. Drink a
glass of water too. It’s important to keep hydrated.
And, last but not least, good luck! I’m sure you will all do your best.
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Listening Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students
Remember: you are NOT allowed to take notes at ANY time when the text is being
read to you.
Decide whether these statements are true or false:

1. The teacher wants the students to take notes while she is speaking.
2. The teacher suggests eating sugary snacks.
3. The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of books.
4. If students feel stressed they should go out for a walk.
5. Students are advised to select the important things to learn.
6. The teacher understands that repeating things can be uninteresting.
7. Students can do past exam papers in the library only.
8. The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every hour.
9. It’s important to sleep when you feel tired.
10. The teacher is sure that the students will do their best.
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Reading Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

Text 1
Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.
Mark the correct letter A, B, C, or D.
At the beginning of the 20th century everyone was interested in studying new
lands and territories. Many explorers and adventures worked on it and looked for rich
businessmen who could give them some money to prepare for a journey and to
explore some new areas. The English were always proud of their scientists. Robert
Scott was a well-known English polar explorer. He also wanted the government to
help him to realize his plans and he waited for their money for quite a long time.
Soon he was tired of useless waiting and came to the English Prime Minister, well-
known Lloyd George. He arrived in London and explained his situation to the Prime
Minister. Lloyd George listened to him carefully and finally advised that he should go
to a certain very rich man who would give the money to the explorer. He was sure of
it. And Robert Scott agreed to have a try. He arrived at a small place where the
businessman lived then. Robert was afraid of this important man and did not want to
be late for the meeting. When they met, the businessman looked at Robert, listened to
him very attentively, and finally offered the explorer to work for him.
A few days later Robert Scott met with Lloyd George again, and the Prime
Minister asked him about his work. «Well, he gave me a thousand pounds», Scott
replied. «But our agreement also consisted of the following points. He promised to
give me twenty thousand pounds if I can make you come with me on my polar
expedition and a million pounds if I can manage to leave you there! So now my
happiness depends on your wish!»
1. The story is mainly about:
A money;
B travels;
C policy;
D people.
2. English people seemed to like:
A their politicians;
B their money;
C their researchers;
D their territory.
3.Robert Scott could least probably find himself:
A in Brazil;
B in Northern Canada;
C in the Arctic;
D in the Antarctic.
4.Many explorers needed:
A inspecting;
B advising;
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C sponsoring;
D studying.
5. Robert Scott met Lloyd George:
A once;
B twice;
C three times;
D four times.
16. Robert Scott wanted to:
A prepare for the expedition;
B meet with the Prime Minister;
C get a job;
D start his own business.
7. He was given … from Lloyd George:
A a check;
B some cash;
C a piece of advice;
D nothing.
8. Scott must have come to the meeting with the businessman:
A just in time;
B some time later;
C the next day;
D some time in advance.
9.The result of the meeting must have been...for Scott,
A pleasant;
B unexpected;
C of no importance;
D strange.
10. It is most probable that Scott could absolutely count on:
A 1,000,000 pounds;
B 100,000 pounds;
C 20,000 pounds;
D 1,000 pounds.
Text 2
Read through the text and choose one answer for each question. Mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D.
Bigfoot is a humanlike creature reportedly living in the Pacific Northwest.
Bigfoot sightings have been noted most often in the mountainous areas of Northern
California, Oregon, and Washington in the United States. The creature has also been
spotted numerous times in British Columbia in Canada, where it is known as
Sasquatch.
The creature described by witnesses is tall by human standards, measuring 7 to
10 feet (2 to 3 meters) in height. It resembles an ape with its thick, powerful, fur-
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covered arms and short, strong neck; however, its manner of walking erect is more
like that of Homo sapiens.
Although there have been hundreds of reported sightings of Bigfoot, most
experts have not seen enough evidence to be convinced of its existence. The fact that
some purported evidence has been proven fake may have served to discredit other
more credible information.
1. The passage is about _____

A a hypothetic event;
B a hypothetic place;
C a hypothetic creature;
D a hypothetic theory.
2. According to the passage, Bigfoot prefers _____
A river banks;
B mountains;
C valleys;
D jungles.
3. The word “spotted” in line 4 is closest in meaning to _____
A heard of;
B shown;
C spoken of;
D noticed.
4. Bigfoot differs most from human in ______
A color;
B build;
C size;
D walk.
5. Bigfoot is hardly believed to exist because of _____
A stubborn experts;
B lack of knowledge;
C false information;
D scientific research.
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Writing Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students
1. Is astrology popular nowadays? Do you think it is possible to predict the

future? Which way would you choose to learn about your future? Do you think
knowledge of your sign of the zodiac helps you make your life better?
2. How does weather affect people’s moods? Which are some of the problems
caused by bad weather? What climate is there in your country?
3. Every Ukrainian teenager has responsibilities at school and at home.

 What are your responsibilities at home?
 What are your responsibilities at school?
 Which responsibilities are your favourite? Which do you dislike doing?

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Комунальний вищий навчальний заклад

«Харківська академія неперервної освіти»

Listening Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

Advice for exams

Listening Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

Decide whether these statements are true or false:

Reading Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

1. The passage is about _____

Writing Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

1. Is astrology popular nowadays? Do you think it is possible to predict the

3. Every Ukrainian teenager has responsibilities at school and at home.

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