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8th grade
Questions 1-15 [1 point for the correct answer]
1. Choose the correct sentence from the following list:
A) She is a lawyer, does she?
B) She is a lawyer, isn’t she?
C) She is a lawyer, is she?
D) She is a lawyer, has she?
E) She is a lawyer, was she?
2. What is the capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Cardiff
C) Canberra
D) London
E) Toronto
3. Fill in the correct word: Assylbek baked a cake. It’s very _____ and delicious.
A) underbaked
B) overbaked
C) sweet
D) too salty
E) raw
4. Choose the correct sentence from the following list:
A) If you studied hard you will pass the exams
B) If you study hard you will pass the exams
C) If you are study hard you pass the exams
D) If you have study you pass the exams
E) If you studies you will pass the exams
5. Choose the correct preposition: Traveling __ plane is expensive
A) by
B) on
C) at
D) in
E) onto
6. Choose the correct answer: The capital of Scotland is:
A) Cardiff
B) London
C) Belfast
D) Dublin
E) Edinburgh
7.Choose the correct answer: I _____ to do ballet, but I gave up.
A) used to
B) use to
C) is used
D) am using
E) use
8. Choose the correct answer: When is the Independence Day in the U.S. celebrated?
A) 5th of May
B) 4th of July
C) 4th of June
D) 5th of August
E) 3rd of July
9. Choose the correct answer: This is _____ I usually buy clothes from.
A) where
B) that
C) which
D) whose
E) when

10. Choose the correct answer: Sanzhar is _____ at math than Serik.
A) much less
B) much better
C) many better
D) many little
E) many few
11. Choose the correct word from the following list:
A) sugar-free dessert
B) sugar-less dessert
C) sugar-more dessert
D) sugar-no dessert
E) sugar-little dessert
12. Choose the correct answer: I enjoy _____ very much.
A) to swim
B) swim
C) to swimming
D) swimming
E) is to swimming
13. Choose the correct answer: If I ____you, I ____ read a book as more as possible.
A) would/will
B) were/would
C) had been you/will
D) are/read
E) will/would
14. Choose the correct answer: This is _____ TV show I’ve ever seen. I like it very much, what about
you?
A) better
B) good
C) the best
D) best
E) the better
15. Choose the correct answer: This is ____ I told you about, do you remember?
A) who
B) when
C) which
D) that
E) where

Questions 16-25 [2 point for the correct answer]
16. What is the correct synonym for the word: “Gift”
A) holiday
B) package
C) present
D) paper
E) fireworks
17. Find the adverb from this list:
A) ridiculously
B) ridiculous
C) ridicule
D) ridiculousness
E) ridiculed
18. What is the correct word for the following definition: Water is flowing down:
A) stream
B) glacier
C) cliff
D) waterfall

E) river
19. Choose the correct sentence from following list:
A) I have just eaten breakfast
B) I had eat breakfast
C) I was just eat breakfast
D) I have ate breakfast
E) I have had eat breakfast
20. Fill in the gap in the sentence: He _____ tomorrow at 2 pm, he has already bought a ticket.
A) will leaving
B) will be leaving
C) will have leaving
D) will leave
E) will to leave
21. What is the opposite meaning of the word: “villain”
A) protagonist
B) antogonist
C) plot
D) main character
E) suspense
22. Choose the correct sentence where Present Perfect Continuous Tense is used:
A) I have been working in this restaurant for 20 years
B) I have working in this restaurant for 20 years
C) I have had worked in this restaurant for 20 years
D) I working in this restaurant for 20 years
E) I have work in this restaurant for 20 years
23. What words has the following meaning: absolutely necessary, extremely important?
A) brand
B) essential
C) particular
D) basic
E) peculiar
24. What is the correct order of the adjectives?
A) It’s an old wooden chair
B) It’s a black tiny cat
C) It’s a red new phone
D) It’s a French nice song
E) It’s a round big table
25. Find the reported question from the following list:
A) Can you help me?
B) He asked if I could help him
C) I was asked to help
D) I’m asking for help
E) Help

Questions 26-30 [3 point for the correct answer]
26. According to the text what does make Nazgul happy?
Nazgul is a high school student who loves taking care of her body. Nazgul knows that eating fruits and
veggies is like giving the body superpowers because they have lots of vitamins. Drinking water helps too,
keeping the body happy and hydrated.
She also likes to move around and play outside because it makes the muscles strong and the heart happy.
Sleep is essential, and Sam makes sure to get plenty because it helps the body rest and recharge.
Remembering to wash hands keeps germs away, and when feeling a bit under the weather, Sam knows it's
okay to rest and ask for help. Taking care of the body is like having a superhero power, making every day
a healthy adventure!
A) Taking care of her pets
B) Following healthy lifestyle

C) Reading about superheroes
D) Go out while the weather is good
E) Work all day
27. What does channel-surfing mean?
In the small town of Serenityville, Maksat, a teenager with a bright imagination, found lots of joy in the
world of television. One day, while channel-surfing, Maksat found an adventure series. The characters
and their magical quest amazed him, where solving riddles and outsmarting villains became an important
part of the journey.
After the show ended, Maksat felt a lot of inspiration. The magical adventures on TV made him realise
that real-life stories could be just as fantastic. He embarked on explorations around Serenityville,
transforming every day life moments into magical tales. Max's TV became more than just a source of
entertainment; it became a tool for creativity. The imaginary adventures on screen became inspirational
for Maksat's own stories.
And so, in the town of Serenityville, Maksat discovered that the magic of TV wasn't only on the screen it helped Max use their imagination in amazing ways.
A) To turn on the TV
B) To turn off the TV
C) Go through the channels
D) Only watching one channel
E) Look for advertisements
28. According to the text how did Saule describe her connection with books as time passed?
In a quiet town, there lived a young book enthusiast named Saule. Her days were beautifully connected to
the world of stories. Every weekend, Saule went to the local library, filled with countless books standing
tall on shelves.
For Saule, each book was like a treasure chest waiting to be opened. The touch of the pages, the smell of
ink, and the excitement of turning each page brought so much joy. In any weather and mood, Saule found
peace in the company of books.
As time passed, Saule's connection with books deepened. Books weren't only friends; they were also wise
teachers, helping her navigate life's highs and lows. The stories she read became part of her own journey.
In that quiet town, Saule's love for books grew strong and lasted her whole life. Her heart was always
happy with every story, keeping the magic in the simple yet special world of books.
A) Books became her mentors
B) Books disinterested her as the time passed
C) Books bought her temporary joy
D) Books were enjoyable only on a good weather
E) Books were enjoyable only in a good mood
29. According to the text what does “brave knight” mean?
England has a long history with kings and queens, like Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II. In the
past, brave knights protected the kingdom wearing shiny armor. London, the capital, changed after a
Great Fire, and new houses were built. Sir Francis Drake was an explorer who sailed around the world
and discovered new places. Today, people in England speak English and have special traditions like tea
time and celebrations for important events.
A) Warrior who protected the Kingdom
B) Servant who served the Queen
C) Explorer who discovered new places
D) Sailor who sailed around the world
E) A person who invented English tea
30. According to the text how did Daniyar react to loosing the tournament?
From the moment Daniyar got his first football as a birthday gift, his world revolved around the game.
Every day after school, he would rush to the football field, kicking the ball with friends until the sunrise.
As Daniyar grew, so did his skills and love for the sport. His dream was to join the neighborhood football
team and play in the annual tournament.
The day of the tournament arrived, and Jake's excitement went up. His team played with determination
and joy. Daniyar scored a goal, and everyone cheered. Even though they didn't win, Daniyar learned that
the true victory was the friendship and love for football. Since then, football meant more to Daniyar than
just a game—it brought friends, lessons, and lots of happiness. The local field became a place for dreams,
and Daniyar 's love for football kept him going, turning every match into a special part of his adventure.

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He felt very upset
He learned a new skill
He learned that it’s a source of friendship
He was determined to win
He only cared about winning