VI. Complete the sentences with the correct form oỉ the verbs 11 present tenses (present simple, present continuous or present perfect).

1. A koala (spend)__ about 18-20 hours sleeping in tree forks.

2. lt’s only my first week in Wales, and I (see)__ so many interesting things already.

3. The number of kiwis in this area (decrease)__quickly

4. The Aborigines (live) __in Australia for more than 40,000 years.

5. Most European citizens (not have)__ to apply for a Visa to visit Canada.

6. At the moment, thousands of people (gather)__ in Trafalgar Square, London to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

7. The kangaroo (become)_ a Symbol of Australia since 1773.

8. The bald eagle, an American symbol, (not live) __in any other places besides North America.

9. I think Mr. Viet (not be)__to Northern Ireland yet.

10. The Taylors (not stay)__ in New York now. They moved to San Francisco two months ago.

I. Do the quiz and choose the correct answers.

1. Another name for Wales is

A. Saxon B. Celtic C. Cymru D. Galle

2. You can see on the Canadian national flag.

A. the maple leaf B. the red leaf C. the rose D. the oak tree

3. In 1893, became the first country in the world to give all women the right to vote.

A. Canada B. New Zealand C. America D. Singapore

4. has a unique culture with traditions such as bagpipes, kilts and highland dancing.

A. England B. Wales C. Scotland D. Northern Ireland

5. The name “Australia” comes from the Latin word “australis”, meaning .

A. northern B. southern C. eastern D. western

6. The tallest mountain the US is Mt McKinley, located in the state of . It reaches

20,320 feet (6,194 m) above the sea level.

A. Alaska B. California C. Florida D. Washington

7. The Lord of the Rings movies were filmed in .

A. England B. Australia C. Canada D. New Zealand

8. Scotland only shares a border with .

A. Wales B. Northern Ireland C. England D. Britain

9. The name Canada comes from the word “kanata” which means “settlement” or “ ” in the

language of the St Lawrence Iroquoians.

A. country B. village C. town D. nation

10. The world‟s largest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is found off the north-eastern coast of

A. Canada B. America C. New Zealand D. Australia

WORD FORM & VERB TENSES OF UNIT 7-8 (ENGLISH 8TH)
II. VERB TENSES :
1.A koala (spend) __________________ about 18-20 hours sleeping in tree forks.
2.It’s only my first week in Wales, and I (see) ___________________ so many interesting things already.
3.The number of kiwis in this area (decrease) ___________________ quickly.
4.The Aborigines (live) ________________ in Australia for more than 40,000 years.
5.Most European citizens (not have) _________________ to apply for a visa to visit Canada.
6.At the moment, thousands of people (gather) _________________ in Trafalgar Square, London.
7.The kangaroo (become) __________________ a symbol of Australia since 1773.
8The bald eagle, an American symbol, (not live) ____________________ in any other places besides North America.
9.I think Mr. Viet (not be) ___________________ to Northern Ireland yet.
10.The Taylors (not stay) _____________________ in New York now. They moved to San Francisco last month.
11.Canada (be) __________________ made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
12.Australia (have) ____________________ a wide range of different landscapes.
13.Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of Wales (take) ____________________ place at the start of August.
14.The statue of Liberty (welcome) ___________________ over 12 million immigrants entering the USA through New York Harbor since 1900.
15.Each of the 50 states (adopt) ___________________ an official state flower so far.
16.Since 1965, the maple tree with the leaves (become) __________________ the most well-known Canadian symbol.
17.At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival (occur) _________________ in Washington, D.C.
18.Maori (be) ___________________ recognized as an official language of New Zealand since the Maori language Act of 1978.
19.In Canada, New Year’s Day ____________________ a long tradition of celebration. (have)
20.First names ___________________ used more frequently in Australia than in other countries. (be)
21.Recently, many places in New Zealand ___________________ called with two names. (be)
22.Maoria people __________________ the hongi- touching noses – to greet people they ________________ safe and familiar with. (use – feel)
23.Since its beginning more than a century ago, the slouch hat _________________ one of the most distinctive items of Australian clothing. (become)
24.For over 130 years, Akubra hats ____________________ its legendary stories in Australia. (make)
25.Ireland ___________________ the Eurovision Song contest seven times .(win)
26. In Canada you should maintain eye contact while you________hands.(shake)

II. VERB TENSES :

1. A koala (spend) __________________ about 18-20 hours sleeping in tree forks.

2. It’s only my first week in Wales, and I (see) ___________________ so many interesting things already.

3. The number of kiwis in this area (decrease) ___________________ quickly.

4. The Aborigines (live) ________________ in Australia for more than 40,000 years.

5. Most European citizens (not have) _________________ to apply for a visa to visit Canada.

6. At the moment, thousands of people (gather) _________________ in Trafalgar Square, London.

7. The kangaroo (become) __________________ a symbol of Australia since 1773.

8. The bald eagle, an American symbol, (not live) ____________________ in any other places besides North America.

9. I think Mr. Viet (not be) ___________________ to Northern Ireland yet.

10. The Taylors (not stay) _____________________ in New York now. They moved to San Francisco last month.

11. Canada (be) __________________ made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

12. Australia (have) ____________________ a wide range of different landscapes.

13. Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of Wales (take) ____________________ place at the start of August.

14. The statue of Liberty (welcome) ___________________ over 12 million immigrants entering the USA through New York Harbor since 1900.

15. Each of the 50 states (adopt) ___________________ an official state flower so far.

16. Since 1965, the maple tree with the leaves (become) __________________ the most well-known Canadian symbol.

17. At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival (occur) _________________ in Washington, D.C.

18. Maori (be) ___________________ recognized as an official language of New Zealand since the Maori language Act of 1978.

19. In Canada, New Year’s Day ____________________ a long tradition of celebration. (have)

20. First names ___________________ used more frequently in Australia than in other countries. (be)

21. Recently, many places in New Zealand ___________________ called with two names. (be)

22. Maoria people __________________ the hongi- touching noses – to greet people they ________________ safe and familiar with. (use – feel)

23. Since its beginning more than a century ago, the slouch hat _________________ one of the most distinctive items of Australian clothing. (become)

24. For over 130 years, Akubra hats ____________________ its legendary stories in Australia. (make)

25. Ireland ___________________ the Eurovision Song contest seven times. (win)

26. In Canada you should maintain eye contact while you ___________________ hands. (shake)

-The end-

Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

What is Alice Springs?

A. It is a beauty spot in Australia

B. It is a small town in Australia

C. It is a big firm Tim works for

D. It is Tim’s car

Read the passage and choose the best answer to the question.

AN EXCITING TRIP

I have just received a letter from my brother, Tim. He is in Australia. He has been there for six months. Tim is an engineer. He is working for a big firm and he has already visited a great number of different places in Australia. He has just bought an Australian car and has gone to Alice Springs, a small town in the center of Australia. He will soon visit Darwin. From there he will fly to Perth. My brother has never been abroad before, so he is finding this trip very exciting.

Why is Tim finding the trip very exciting?

A. Because he has visited a great number of different places in Australia

B. Because he has just bought an Australian car on the trip

C. Because he can fly to Perth

D. Because it is the first time he has been abroad