1. Listen and choose the correct answer. 1. What does Sally enjoy doing in the morning?

Контрольная работа № 2. Английский язык. 7 класс. Вариант 1.

1. Listen and choose the correct answer.
2. What does Sally enjoy doing in the morning? [Рисунок: варианты a, b, c]
3. [неразборчиво] did Lori and Kimberly go? [Рисунок: варианты a, b, c]
4. What is Arnold's hair like? [Рисунок: варианты a, b, c]
5. What do Emily and Gloria decide to do? [Рисунок: варианты a, b, c]
6. Who are Tim and Adam talking about? [Рисунок: варианты a, b, c] 2.1. Complete the sentences about appearance with the words [неразборчиво].

1. My uncle has a dark ___ and a moustache.
2. She is very ___ — she always eats healthy food.
3. My little sister has ___ hair and blue eyes.
4. He is very ___ — almost two metres.
5. The actor is very ___ — all girls like him.
6. In summer I get ___ on my nose.

2.2 Choose the correct adjective.

1. The detective stories by Agatha Christie are very interesting / interested.
2. I was surprising / surprised to learn new facts about Queen Elizabeth II.
3. The book about Sherlock Holmes is boring / bored. I don't want to read it.
4. Arthur Conan Doyle was worrying / worried about his new novel.
5. The news about the royal family was exciting / excited.
6. The students were tiring / tired after the long excursion to the museum.

3.1 Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple.

1. Agatha Christie ___ (write) many famous detective stories.
2. Arthur Conan Doyle ___ (create) the character of Sherlock Holmes.
3. William Shakespeare ___ (live) in Stratford-upon-Avon.
4. Sherlock Holmes ___ (not / work) as a real detective — he was a literary character.
5. Agatha Christie ___ (become) famous all over the world.
6. Charles Dickens ___ (begin) his career as a writer in the 19th century.

3.2 Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple or Past Continuous.

1. When I ___ (come) to school, my friends ___ (play) football in the yard.
2. The teacher ___ (explain) a new rule when the bell ___ (ring).
3. I ___ (do) my homework when my sister ___ (read) a book.
4. We ___ (write) a test when the headmaster ___ (enter) the classroom.
5. At 10 o'clock yesterday we ___ (have) a Maths lesson.
6. She ___ (not / listen) to the teacher because she ___ (draw) in her notebook.

Technology in Modern Schools

Today many schools in different countries use modern technology. Pupils use tablets and computers in their lessons. With the help of these devices they can watch educational videos, do online tests and find information on the Internet. Some schools have interactive whiteboards, which make lessons brighter and more interesting. Teachers say that technology helps pupils learn faster and makes the learning process more exciting.

Many pupils also use special apps for learning languages and doing homework. They can send their tasks to the teacher by email, and the teacher can check them online. It saves time and makes the work easier.

But there are some problems too. Some pupils play games or chat with friends during lessons instead of studying. They also spend too much time in front of the screen, which is bad for their eyes. Sometimes pupils copy their homework from the Internet and don't think about the task themselves. So technology is a very useful tool for studying, but pupils should use it carefully and wisely. They should remember that real communication and healthy activities are also very important for teenagers.

4. Read the text and answer the questions.
5. What devices do pupils use in their lessons today?
6. What can pupils do with tablets and computers?
7. What do teachers say about technology?
8. How do pupils use apps for learning?
9. What problems do some pupils have?
10. Why should pupils use technology carefully?