Лексико-грамматический тест 9 класс (Spotlight 9, Module 3)

Test 3

V-1

1. Read the text. Match the headings (1-5) with the texts (A-D). There is one extra heading. (4 points)

1. How do animals dream?

2. What are the main groups of people according to their body clock? 

3. Why do people have nightmares? 

4. What have people been sleeping on? 

5. Why is sleep important? 

A. Stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness — all these feelings can fuel disturbing dreams. Having a bad dream can wake you up and make you feel scared. Scary dreams, in other words, nightmares, can be caused by anything — something you have seen or experienced, a scary TV show, a horror story, computer game, or even just a shadow on the wall!

B. For thousands of years, people slept on piles of dead plants and animal furs. Gradually, bed frames and mattresses became more widely used and the beds themselves more comfortable, eventually becoming the cosy bed you'll sleep in tonight. During the Middle Ages, many slept on straw-stuffed sacks. This is where the popular saying “hit the hay” came from.

C. Lark types are more alert and work harder in the mornings but get tired earlier in the evening. Owl types struggle to wake up in the morning and tend to function much better later in the day. Hummingbirds are a mixture of both lark and owl types.

D. Even with lots of research by scientists, we still know very little about sleep. But what we do know is that it helps our bodies repair, helps our minds learn and solve problems, helps us feel relaxed, strengthens immunity, and is critical for our mental health.

2. a) Match the words to make phrases. Then use them to complete the sentences. (10 points)

A

1. deep-sea
2. extinct
3. sharp
4. violent
5. huge

B
a) tentacles
b) hook
c) ape
d) monster
e) whirlpool

1. Many people believe there is a(n) _____ living far under the water.  

2. Some sailors are afraid of a(n) ______ that can pull ships down.  

3. Fishermen sometimes use a(n) ______ to catch big fish in the ocean.  

4. The giant squid has ______ that can wrap around anything.

5. Scientists study a(n) ______ to learn about its life long ago.  

b) Fill in the gaps.

footprint/ witness/ strange-looking/ hairy/ folklore 

1. A large ______ was found in the sand, making people curious.  

2. A ______ claimed to have seen a creature swimming near the shore.  

3. _____ is full of stories about strange creatures from the past.  

4. With its ______ body, the creature looked different from any other animal.  

5. The scientists drew a picture of the _____ beast after hearing reports.

3. Fill in the gaps with: imagination/ see things differently/ illusions/ keep in mind/ dream world (5 points)

Carly: Do you think the world is just a single reality, or are there 1)______ too?

Zach: Well, I believe that our minds can often 2)______ than they actually are.

Carly: So, you're saying that we have the power to change our perception of reality?

Zach: Yes. Our thoughts and dreams can create strong illusions that seem real to us.

Carly: That's very interesting. Sometimes I feel like my vivid 3)_____ blurs the lines between what's real and what's not.

Zach: I think it's important to 4)_____ that there's a difference between mental states and actual reality.

Carly: Yeah, sometimes I find myself lost in my own 5)______.

Zach: But at the same time, illusions can also be powerful tools for creativity and inspiration.

Carly: Hmm, I never thought about it like that before. Thanks for giving me something to think about.

4. Choose the correct word. (5 points)

In a small town, there was a boy named Alex who had a vivid 1) fantasy/imagination. Every night, he would close his eyes and picture different 2) scenes/sightings from distant lands. He imagined he could fly over mountains and swim with dolphins. His dreams were so vivid that they seemed real to him.

One day, Alex decided to explore the nearby forest. He wanted to see if magic existed outside his dreams. As he walked through the trees, he suddenly saw strange sights. There were waterfalls that shone like diamonds and trees that whispered secrets. His heart raced with excitement.

Alex met an old man in the forest who claimed to have 3) witnesses/investigators magical things there too. They both smiled, feeling alike in their love for fantasy. The man told Alex that sometimes the world creates an 4) illusion/fantasy of magic, but it's the 5) same/alike magic we carry inside us.

From that day on, Alex learned that the real world and his dreams were not so different. The forest was a place of wonder, just like the places in his mind.

5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Past Tense. (9 points)

1. A plumber (come) to our house yesterday.

2. He (want) to repair our washing machine that (break) a few days before.

3. Before he (ring) at my door, he (look) for a parking space for about ten minutes.

4. While the plumber (repair) the washing machine, I (watch) the news.

5. Suddenly, I (realise) that they (show) our street on TV.

6. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition: down with/ over/ across/ of/ from (5 points)

1) A: I think I might come _____ a cold.  

    B: You should take some rest and drink warm tea.  

2) A: I came ______ an interesting book at the library.  

    B: What is it about?  

3) A: Have you heard _____ the new café in town?  

    B: Yes, everyone is talking about it!

4) A: Can you come _____ to my house after school?  

    B: Sure! What time should I come?

5) A: I know ____ experience that studying helps on tests.  

    B: Yes, I always study before exams too.    

7. Match the words to make compound adjectives. Then use them to complete the sentences. (5 points)

A
1. deep
2. thirty
3. mouth
4. highly
5. easy

B
a) going
b) dollar
c) fired
d) watering
e) respected 

1. I love to eat ____ chicken from the new restaurant downtown.  

2. My grandfather is a ____ man in our community because he helps others.  

3. My friend is very ___ and never gets upset about small problems.  

4. That bakery sells ____ pizza that everyone enjoys.   

5. I bought a ____ T-shirt that I really like.

Total: 43 points

Test 3

V-2

1. Read the text. Match the headings (1-5) with the texts (A-D). There is one extra heading. (4 points)

1. How do animals dream?

2. Why do people have nightmares? 

3. What happens to our bodies when we sleep? 

4. What have people been sleeping on?

5. How often do people see dreams when they sleep? 

A. Stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness — all these feelings can fuel disturbing dreams. Having a bad dream can wake you up and make you feel scared. Scary dreams, in other words, nightmares, can be caused by anything — something you have seen or experienced, a scary TV show, a horror story, computer game, or even just a shadow on the wall!

B. For thousands of years, people slept on piles of dead plants and animal furs. Gradually, bed frames and mattresses became more widely used and the beds themselves more comfortable, eventually becoming the cosy bed you'll sleep in tonight. During the Middle Ages, many slept on straw-stuffed sacks. This is where the popular saying “hit the hay” came from.

C. 12% of us dream in black and white! When we dream in colour it tends to be in soft pastel colours. We dream about 3 to 6 times a night, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes for each dream. That means we could dream of an average of 6 years in a lifetime.

D. Your digestive system slows down at night. Not getting enough sleep can affect our hormones, making us feel hungry. Your brain stays active when you drift off. Growth hormones are released while you sleep, helping your body grow and repair itself.

2. a) Match the words to make phrases. Then use them to complete the sentences. (10 points)

A
1. snake-like
2. mysterious
3. mythical
4. well-known
5. giant

B
a) creature
b) squid
c) legend
d) monster
e) head

1. The creature had a ______ that scared everyone who saw it.

2. A _____ called a unicorn is often found in stories for children.  

3. Everyone was surprised when they heard about a ______ in the lake.  

4. The ______ of Bigfoot says he lives in the forests of North America.  

5. A _____ can be very large and live at great depths in the sea.  

b) Fill in the gaps.

bottom of the ocean/ folklore/ destroy/ coast/ exist

1. Many secrets are hidden at the ______, waiting to be discovered.  

2. People walk along the _____ to look for seashells and enjoy the view.  

3. Do you think that dinosaurs still _____ in some remote place on Earth?  

4. The powerful waves can _____ anything that is not safe on the beach.  

5. _____ is full of stories about strange creatures from the past.  

3. Fill in the gaps with: imagination/ keep in mind/ reality/ strong illusions/ dream world (5 points)

Carly: Do you think the world is just a single 1)_____, or are there illusions too?

Zach: Well, I believe that our minds can often see things differently than they actually are.

Carly: So, you're saying that we have the power to change our perception of reality?

Zach: Yes. Our thoughts and dreams can create 2)______ that seem real to us.

Carly: That's very interesting. Sometimes I feel like my vivid 3)______ blurs the lines between what's real and what's not.

Zach: I think it's important to 4)______ that there's a difference between mental states and actual reality.

Carly: Yeah, sometimes I find myself lost in my own 5)______.

Zach: But at the same time, illusions can also be powerful tools for creativity and inspiration.

Carly: Hmm, I never thought about it like that before. Thanks for giving me something to think about.

4. Choose the correct word. (5 points)

Tom had a vivid 1) imagination/fantasy. Every night, before he went to sleep, he created new stories in his mind. One evening, he imagined he was in a magical forest. The 2) scenes/sightings around him were both beautiful and mysterious. There were talking animals and trees that whispered secrets.

Tom felt like one of the 3) spectators/investigators in a grand show. He saw a deer and a rabbit, laughing together as if they were old friends. They were happy and carefree, the way he wished he could be. He realized that the forest was an 4) illusion/imagination, a place where dreams and reality mixed.

Suddenly, he was no longer just watching; he became part of the story. He ran with the animals, feeling the wind on his face and the soft grass under his feet. There was no one to 5) witnesses/spectators his joy, yet he knew it was real.

In that forest, differences disappeared, and all creatures lived peacefully alike. When Tom finally opened his eyes, he understood that his imagination could make even the impossible seem real.

5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Past Tense. (9 points)

1. The reporter said that a car (crash) into a stop sign just before reaching the crossroads.

2. While I (listen) carefully to what (happen), someone (knock) at my door.

3. I (open) the door and (see) a police officer standing there.

4. He (ask) for the plumber.

5. It (be) our plumber’s car that (roll) down the street.

6. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition: of/ about/ out/ from/ down with (5 points)

1) A: Did the movie come ____ last week?  

    B: Yes, it did! I heard it's really good.  

2) A: I haven't heard ____ Mark in a while.  

    B: Maybe he is busy with work.  

3) A: What do you think ____ you future career?  

    B: I haven’t decided yet, but I’m really interested in science.

4) A: What do you think ____ my drawing?  

    B: I think it's beautiful! You did a great job.  

5) A: I think I might come _____ a cold.  

    B: You should take some rest and drink warm tea.

7. Match the words to make compound adjectives. Then use them to complete the sentences.

A
1. ice
2. record
3. well
4. one
5. high

B
a) behaved
b) cold
c) person
d) breaking
e) quality

1. After jogging, I enjoy an _____ drink to refresh myself.  

2. I always buy _____ shoes that last a long time.  

3. The athlete set a _____ time in the marathon last week.  

4. Our dog is _____ and listens to commands without any trouble.  

5. The movie is a _____ show with a single actor performing all the roles.  

Total: 43 pointst