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.

Examination Card № 22

1. Reading

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

How to raise children better?

Louise and Neil had been dating for three years. She was 40, and he was 50. They wanted to get married and have two kids as soon as possible, but there was a problem. They disagreed on how they would raise their kids.

Because Louise had a high-paying job, Neil could stay home and raise the kids. He looked forward to that, because he felt that he would be a great dad. First, he would teach them how to read. Then he would teach them about life. His kids were not going to waste their time reading fairy tales and watching Sesame Street. They were going to learn practical stuff, like how to use Microsoft Office and how to get a four-year scholarship to Harvard. He wanted them to become business majors, because business is where the money is.

Louise had other plans. She wanted her kids to relax and enjoy life. She didn't want them to grow up too fast. She was the oldest child in a poor family, and her father had put her to work in the fields as soon as she turned six. Life had been hard for her. She didn't want it to be hard for her children.

Neil said not to worry. There was still plenty of time for him to figure out a way for the kids to have fun and still become happy millionaires.

1. They were disagreed on how they would raise their kids _________

2. Because Louise had a low-paying job, Neil couldn’t stay home and raise the kids _________

3. He wanted them to become engineers _________

4. Louise had other plans. She wanted her kids to relax and enjoy life _________

5. She wanted them to grow up too fast _________