* Match the words or phrases with their definitions.

 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

11. The plane is now flying at an ……………………of 30,000 feet.

12. When ……………………go to space, they float due to the lack of gravity.

13. The astronauts became ……………………on going into orbit round the earth.

14. After the Earth, Mars is the most ……………………planet in our solar system.

15. NASA intends to land its first manned ……………………on Mars in 10 years’ time.

16. ……………………is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena.

17. The space station requires routine ……………………and safety checks on most days.

18. ……………………is the condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless.

19. Astronauts wash their hair with a ……………………shampoo so they don’t need to get their hair wet.

20. The Museum of ……………………in Moscow collects, stores and displays items of space exploration.

Match the words or phrases with their definitions

• 1.A. astronomy B. astronomer C. astrology D. astronaut •

2.A. telescope B. microgravity C. cooperate D. rocket •

3.A. mission B. universe C. sense D. space •

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. •

4. A. sewage B. simple C. hobby D.describe •

5.A. pollution B. visit C. listen D. open •

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions.

• 6. Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful natural wonder in the world.  A B C D •

7. My mother said that she would go to Britain following month.  A B C D •

8. When he arrived, I talked on the phone with my best friend. • A B C D •

9. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day. • A B C D

1.A. astronomy B. astronomer C. astrology D. astronaut 2.A. telescope B. microgravity C. cooperate D. rocket 3.A. mission B. universe C. sense D. space Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. 4. A. sewage B. simple C. hobby D.describe 5.A. pollution B. visit C. listen D. open Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions. 6. Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful natural wonder in the world. A B C D 7. My mother said that she would go to Britain following month. A B C D 8. When he arrived, I talked on the phone with my best friend. A B C D 9. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 10. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed. A. turned off B. put off C. sold off D. taken off 11. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. is in good condition B. remains for good C. stands in life D. remains in effect

* Match the phrases or idioms with their definitions.

* Match the phrases or idioms with their definitions.

Match the words or phrases with their definitions.

Task 2: Match the words or phrases in A with their meanings in B.

                                        TEST 1 FOR UNIT 3
I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a. language                          b. package                          c. mathematics                     d. marvelous

2. a. chemistry                         b. prepare                            c. receive                              d. degree

3. a. private                             b. diploma                          c. guide                                d. writer

4. a. trouble                              b. study                              c. tutor                                 d. subject

5. a. received                            b. worked                           c. obtained                           d. harbored
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others

1. a. background                      b. career                              c. secondary                         d. private

2. a. scientific                           b. atomic                             c. impossible                         d. professor

3. a. obtain                               b. determine                       c. award                               d. harbour

4. a. ambitious                          b. difficulty                        c. brilliant                             d. mature

5. a. education                         b. difficulty                        c. champion                          d. institute