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Drills of English 8 Units 1&2

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Several people were flying ............. in the field.

a)

lanterns

b)

kites

c)

balloons

2.

Russia is a ......... country with a lot of natural resources.

a)

vast

b)

small

c)

tiny

3.

My brother is learning to (a)   a horse at the moment.

4.

Farmers often leave the rice in the sun to (a)   it.

5.

They ............the buffalo-drawn cart with hay yesterday.

a)

loaded

b)

load

c)

loads

6.

Farmers always need extra help with.............

a)

the harvest

b)

water rice

c)

cut grass

7.

A ................. is a type of box that people use for keeping bees in

a)

beehive

b)

dogsled

c)

bird nest

8.

Local people are turning ............... into farmland

a)

garden

b)

parks

c)

grassland

9.

My uncle raises a herd of (a)   on his farm.

10.

Iceland is considered the most (a)   country in the world. (peace)

11.

A (a)   lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)

12.

My brother has been a stamp (a)   for several years. (collect)

13.

It is a/an .............place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road? (convenience)

a)

inconvenient

b)

convenient

c)

unconvenient

14.

Drinking water in some areas may be ............... (safe)

a)

disafe

b)

insafe

c)

unsafe

15.

During my stay in the village, I made (a)   with several local boys.

16.

Encouraging children to eat and drink (a)   is very important. (health)

17.

Local people in the village often wear their (a)   costumes during the festivals. (tradition)

18.

The baby slept very (a)   because the bed was really comfortable. (sound)

19.

Do you think English is (a)   than French in grammar? (easy)

20.

He sings more (a)   than me. ( beauty )

21.

My new bed is (a)   than my old one. (comfortable)

22.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

Why are children safe in the country?

a)

Because of heavy traffic.

b)

Because of much traffic.

c)

Because of less traffic.

23.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

+ There are not..............jobs in the countryside.

a)

many

b)

much

c)

few

24.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

How many advantages are there?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

25.

In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

+ Are young people suitable for the country life?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Partly yes & partly no