29.03. U4 English+test gr.8***

1. Listening Listen to the interview and answer the questions.Write complete sentences. (10 marks)1 Where is the technology show taking place?2 What can you see in the Innovation Zone?3 Which gadget was Lindsey impressed by?4 What can the robot do in the morning to help?5 What kind of energy does the Eco TV use? 2 Write a sentence using one of the words in the box.Write complete sentences. (10 marks) USE: recycled hi-tech waterproof solar digital 3 Correct the mistake in the sentences.Write the incorrect word and the correct word. (5 marks)Example:Solar batteries waste energy.waste save 1 It’s important to produce paper – it saves trees.produce recycle2 Plastic bags can power the environment.power pollute3 We must try to destroy the rainforests.destroy protect4 You can waste energy by switching off lights in the house.waste save5 Have a shower instead of a bath – it increases the amount of water we use. increases reduces 4 Complete the sentences with the correct GIVEN quantifier. (10 marks) 1 We need to solve this problem now. There isn’t much time left.2 There are too many people without access to clean water.3 Soon there won’t be enough homes for everyone to live in.4 Farmers lose money because a lot of their vegetables aren’t bought by supermarkets.5 Take a little time to plan your meals for the week so you don’t waste food.6 It’s amazing how much food some families waste each week.7 We save enough water by remembering to turn off the tap when we brush our teeth.8 I don’t eat much fruit. My doctor says I need to eat more.9 People eat insects in a few countries around the world. It’s quite surprising!10 Did a lot of people in your class take part in the recycling project? 5 Write complete sentences using the question tag in brackets. (10 marks)Example:will itIt won't be a nice thing to do, will it? 1 won’t it2 aren’t they3 is it4 don’t you5 will he 6 Correct the mistake in the sentences. Write the incorrect word and the correct word. (5 marks)Example:It won't be a nice thing to do, don't it?don't - will 1 This bottle can be put in the recycling, isn’t it?isn't - can't2 If he spends less time in the shower, he’ll reduce the amount of water he uses, doesn’t he? doesn't - won't3 We’re damaging the environment by throwing away plastic, can’t we? can't - aren't4 People shouldn’t throw away plastic bags, should it? it - they5 Pollution is a huge problem, doesn’t it? doesn't - isn't ReadingReducing environmental damageWaste and recycling facts• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.Recycling rubbish is a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:1) Make sure you know what can be recycled by checking your local recycling website.2) Think about walking or cycling for short journeys. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.3) Think before buying something new – could you borrow or hire it instead? You can now buy products, such as aluminium foil and stationery, made from recycled materials.4) Shop at your local market to help reduce the need for cars and cut down on packaging, as well as supporting local farmers. Read the article. Answer the questions. Write full sentences. (10 marks)1 What could happen to 25% of the electrical equipment that is thrown away?2 How much more plastic do we use now than in the past?3 What other types of transport are suggested for short journeys instead of using a car?4 What examples are given of products that are made from recycled materials?5 Give a reason why it is good to shop locally. 8 Complete the dialogue with the correct words. (10 marks)Raksti atsevišķas frāzes laukumā zem dialoga! Saglabā numerāciju! 8 Complete the dialogue with the correct words. (10 marks)A: 1 _ of this watch?B: Oh, it looks cool! How does it work?A: It’s solar powered.B: It’s 2 _ expensive. It’s £65!A: Yes, but it’s 3 _ high-tech as other watches. It’s more eco-friendly.B: Look, that one is battery-powered.A: I still prefer 4 _.B: I like the size of this one, though.A: 5 _ is cheaper?B: Let’s see. This one’s only £25.A: Wow! Let’s get that one. 9 Write an email to a friend to tell him / her about a gadget that you have been given as a present. What is it? What does it do? What do you like / not like about it? Would you recommend it to your friend? Write 100–120 words. (15 marks)