Form 8
“ I Need a Book ”

Variant 1

1. Complete the sentences with suitable words from the box.

Hero, book-marks, novelist, part, author, adventure stories.

1. The author who writes novels is called a …………………..
2. The last …………………… of the book was really exciting.
3. I like to read…………………….
4. The librarian asks the young readers to use…………………
5. Daniel Defoe is the ……………………. of “Robinson Crusoe.”
6. Robin Hood is a legendary ………………… who lived in Sherwood Forest.

2. Transform the direct speech into reported one.

1. “Close the window, please.”- Mrs. Alison told / asked a pupil…………………….
2. “Go to the library.” – The teacher told / asked Tom ………………………………..
3. “Don’t use a dictionary, please.” – She told / asked us …………………………….
4. “Wash your hands.” – My mum told / asked me……………………………………

3. Complete the dialogues using the phrases from the box. Two phrases are extra.

- Do you know anything about the children’s writer Daniel Handler?
- Well, his book has just been published.
- According to the rules of our library for a fortnight.
- Who do you think the best novelist is?
- You may find it on the upper shelf.
- What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?

1) - ________________________________________________
- I like reading detective stories and historical novels.
2) – How long may I keep this book?
- ________________________________________________
3) - ________________________________________________
- Well, suppose Tolkien is.
4) - ________________________________________________
- Sorry, I have never heard about him.

4. Answer the questions and tell about the library you go to.

- Do you go to the library?
- What library do you go to?
- How often do you go there?
- When did you join the library?
- Why did you join the library?
- Whom do you go to the library with?
- What kind of books do you like to read ( fairy-tales, detective stories, adventure books, fiction, historical novels, love stories…)?

Form 8
“ I Need a Book ”

Variant 2

1. Complete the sentences with suitable words from the box.

Fiction, legends and myths, cover, dog’s ears, title, library.

1. The picture of the author is on the ……………………...
2. The…………………. of the second novel is “Truth.”
3. My friend enjoys reading………………………………..
4. His father usually gets books from the………………….
5. The teacher asked the little children not to make……………….. in the book.
6. ……………….. are created by people and passed from generation to generation.

2. Transform the direct speech into reported one.

1. “Don’t tear the pages!”- The librarian told / asked the young readers.…………………….
2. “Give me a book-mark, please.” – Mike told / asked Ann ………………………………..
3. “Return the books in time.” – The teacher told / asked Helen …………………………….
4. “ Help the old people, please.” – Our parents told / asked us……………………………………

3. Complete the dialogues using the phrases from the box. Two phrases are extra.

- How do you find the book?
- This novel contains too many useless details.
- I have never read his stories.
- You may use the computer catalogue to find the book you need.
- Sorry, it isn’t for sale.
- I don’t think so. But we may use the Internet to learn something about him.

1) – How much does this book cost?
- ________________________________________________
2) – Have you got any information about this poet?
- ________________________________________________
3) - ________________________________________________
- I think it’s rather amusing.
4) - ________________________________________________
- I don’t agree with you. The plot just describes a lot of historical events.

4. Answer the questions and tell about your favourite books.

- Are you fond of reading?
- What books do you prefer to read ( fiction, detective stories, adventure books, science fiction, historical novels)?
- Where do you get books to read?
- When do you usually read?
- Who is your favourite writer?
- Who are the characters in your favourite book?
- What do you like in your favourite book characters?

Класи: 8 клас

Предмети: Англійська мова