Sample test #4 New Millennium

Sample test #4

1a. Listen to Katya and Robert and choose the right answer.

a) a place she has visited

b) the place she is going to visit

c) the place she lives in

1b. Listen to the conversation again and complete the sentences with the words from the box.

• There are some extra words.

1. Katya is from _______________

2. The city was founded in________________ century.

3. It is_______________ largest city in Russia.

4. It is famous for its ___________industry and ___________ industry.

5. The traditional crafts are ________ dolls and_________ ware.

6. Katya has lived in the city for___________ years.

2 a. Lisa is on holiday in St. Petersburg. Read her letter and fill in the gaps with the correct sentences.

• There are some extra words.

Dear Sandra,

(1)_______. My mum and I are in St. Petersburg now. It’s in the north-west of Russia. I think it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

(2) _______. We’ve visited the Hermitage and the Russian Museum and some beautiful cathedrals. Then we’ve taken a boat trip along the canals and enjoyed the sights of the city from the Neva River. We’ve also visited Petrodvorets and seen its famous fountains and the park.

(3)________. And Nevsky Prospect is the busiest street. You can see lots of people here in the daytime and late at night. There are a lot of modern shops and lovely small cafes where you can eat cakes and delicious ice-cream. You know, it’s my favourite place here.

(4)_________. I’m taking lots of photographs. I wish you were with us. See you soon.

Love,

Lisa

A. I’m having a fantastic time.

B. There are many places to see and things to do in St. Petersburg.

C. Can you guess where I’m writing to you from?

D. St. Petersburg’s streets are always full of life.

E. St. Petersburg is on the Neva River.

2b. Read the sentences and say if they are true (T) or false (F)

1.Lisa is going to visit the Russian Museum.___

2. Lisa has tasted St. Petersburg’s ice-cream.___

3.Lisa likes being in St. Petersburg.____

4. She is making a film about her trip.___

3a. Match the two parts of the sentences.

3b. Read the sentences and underline the correct verb form.

1. Matryoshka dolls are made / were made of wood.

2. The first matryoshka doll is made / were made in Sergiev Posad.

3. St. Petersburg founded / was founded by Peter the Great.

4. Peter the Great founded / was founded the city on the Neva River.

5. Lace uses/ is used to decorate clothes, table mats and curtains.

6. They decorate / are decorated their with lace.