№1. Choose the correct item
1) Mark Zuckerberg launched / calculated Facebook in 2004.
2) After performing live for three hours the singer showed no signs / trends of exhaustion
3) Before the curtain the actors took their place on the stage.
A revealed B rose C showed D hung
4) They got in bad weather while on holiday.
A caught C gathered B grabbed D blown

№2. Choose the correct grammar form.
1) When Ryan was young he …….. to go fishing.
A used B using C use
2) They …….. when they got a flat tyre.
A were driving B drove
3) Did Ann …….. play the violin as a child?
A use B use to C used
4) They …….. at University when they met.
A studied B were studying
5) At 7 pm yesterday, Jane …….. on the Net.
A surfed B was surfing
6) They …….. to the theatre last night.
A went B were going

№3. Choose the correct response.
1) A: What did you do on Sunday?
B: a I went to a music concert.
b It was nothing special.
2) A: I tried calling you on Friday.
B: a Sorry, I was out.
b I had a good time.
3) A: Did you enjoy the performance?
B: a Not really.
b I don’t believe it.
4) A: I stayed home and watched a film.
B: a What’s the problem?
b Did you enjoy it?
5) A: How was the pop concert?
B: a We had great seats!
b That’s right!

№4. Read the text. In each question choose the right answer A, B, C or D.
Andalusia, a region of Spain, is a must-see for anyone planning to visit the country. This part of Spain, which lies in the southern part of the country. The beautiful architecture and the delicious cuisine are sure to delight you. However, there is one experience that visitors shouldn’t miss: watching a flamenco performance.
Flamenco is a musical form that started in Andalusia in the late 1700s. The musical style has a mixture of gypsy music. Perhaps the thing that makes flamenco so enchanting lies in the fact that it is very simple. It only takes two or three people to make this beautiful music and there are three main sounds that characterise it: guitar, voice and clapping hands.
Flamenco singers are famous for their deep and strong voices that are full of emotion. At times, the singer also dances with graceful arm movements and stomping feet.
Today, there are over twenty different types of flamenco. Some include more than one guitarist and some have many dancers. There is also a great variety of places to take in a performance, from large venues to tiny streets. Regardless of the type of flamenco you see or where you decide to watch it, you are sure to be charmed by this mysteriously powerful art form.

1) Andalusia is
A a country near Spain.
B a city in southern Spain.
С a region in northern Africa.

2) Flamenco’s musical style
А has its roots in north Africa.
В derives from a variety of cultures.
С only shows influence from gypsy music.

3) According to the writer, flamenco is special because
A It doesn’t involve many people or instruments.
B it includes graceful arm movements.
C there is usually only one guitarist.

4) Flamenco singers
A usually also play the guitar.
B have soft voices.
C sing with passion.

5) You can watch a flamenco performance
A on the streets of Andalusia.
B only if you buy a meal.
C in different places.

№1. Choose the correct item:
1) Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook in 2004. - The correct answer is "launched" as it means he started or created Facebook.
2) After performing live for three hours the singer showed no signs of exhaustion. - The correct answer is "signs" as it means indications or evidence.
3) Before the curtain, the actors took their place on the stage. - The correct answer is "took" as it means they moved or positioned themselves.
4) They got caught in bad weather while on holiday. - The correct answer is "caught" as it means they encountered or experienced bad weather.

№2. Choose the correct grammar form:
1) When Ryan was young, he used to go fishing. - The correct answer is "used" as it means it was a habit or regular practice in the past.
2) They were driving when they got a flat tire. - The correct answer is "were driving" as it indicates an ongoing action in the past.
3) Did Ann use to play the violin as a child? - The correct answer is "use" as it means she had a habit or practice in the past.
4) They were studying at University when they met. - The correct answer is "were studying" as it indicates an ongoing action in the past.
5) At 7 pm yesterday, Jane was surfing on the Net. - The correct answer is "was surfing" as it indicates an ongoing action in the past.
6) They went to the theater last night. - The correct answer is "went" as it indicates a completed action in the past.

№3. Choose the correct response:
1) A: What did you do on Sunday?
B: a I went to a music concert. - The correct answer is "a I went to a music concert" as it directly answers the question.
2) A: I tried calling you on Friday.
B: a Sorry, I was out. - The correct answer is "a Sorry, I was out" as it explains why the person couldn't answer the call.
3) A: Did you enjoy the performance?
B: a Not really. - The correct answer is "a Not really" as it expresses a negative feeling towards the performance.
4) A: I stayed home and watched a film.
B: b Did you enjoy it? - The correct answer is "b Did you enjoy it?" as it directly asks about the person's opinion on the film.
5) A: How was the pop concert?
B: a We had great seats! - The correct answer is "a We had great seats!" as it answers the question by emphasizing the good experience.

№4. Read the text. Choose the right answer A, B, C or D:
1) Andalusia is - The correct answer is "C a region in the southern part of Spain" as stated in the text.
2) Flamenco’s musical style - The correct answer is "В derives from a variety of cultures" as the text mentions that it has a mixture of gypsy music.
3) According to the writer, flamenco is special because - The correct answer is "A It doesn’t involve many people or instruments" as the text states that it only takes two or three people to perform flamenco.
4) Flamenco singers - The correct answer is "C sing with passion" as the text mentions their voices being full of emotion and strong.
5) You can watch a flamenco performance - The correct answer is "C in different places" as the text mentions a great variety of places to watch flamenco performances.