UNIT 10 TEST: COMMUNICATION IN THE
FUTURE
English 8 – Global Success | Full Test
Time: 45 minutes
VERSION A
PART 1: VOCABULARY
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (1 point each)
1. To send a message instantly, many people use ________ to express emotions.
A. carrier pigeons B. emojis C. holography D. telepathy
2. In the future, ________ might allow us to communicate using 3D images.
A. emojis B. holography C. carrier pigeons D. sign language
3. Before the internet, people used ________ to send messages over long distances.
A. smartphones B. emails C. carrier pigeons D. emojis
4. A fast ________ is essential for smooth video calls.
A. language barrier B. Internet connection C. telepathy D. holography
5. Overcoming the ________ is crucial for international communication.
A. emojis B. language barrier C. Internet connection D. carrier pigeons
PART 2: GRAMMAR
A. Prepositions of time/place (in, on, at)
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: in, on, or at. (0.5 points each)
1. We have a meeting ________ Monday morning.
2. She was born ________ 2008.
3. The conference starts ________ 3 PM.
4. They live ________ New York City.
5. The picture hangs ________ the wall.
B. Possessive adjectives
Fill in the blanks with: my, your, his, her, its, our, or their. (0.5 points each)
6. I have a brother. ________ name is John.
7. They are showing ________ project to the class.
8. She forgot ________ notebook at home.
9. We love ________ new teacher.
10. The cat is licking ________ paws.
PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the correct word to fill in each blank in the passage. (1 point each)
In the future, communication will become more advanced with the use of (1) ________ like
holography and telepathy. People will be able to send messages (2) ________ without typing.
However, challenges such as the (3) ________ may still exist, requiring innovative solutions to
ensure effective understanding across cultures.
1. A. technologies B. emojis C. carrier pigeons
2. A. instantly B. slowly C. rarely
3. A. Internet connection B. language barrier C. holography
PART 4: SENTENCE REORDERING
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (1 point each)
1. will / in / future / how / the / people / communicate / ?
2. uses / she / to / emojis / express / feelings / her / .
3. barrier / is / language / a / major / communication / international / in / challenge / .
PART 5: REWRITE WITH POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Rewrite the sentences using possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs). (1
point each)
1. This smartphone belongs to me.
2. That laptop belongs to her.
3. These books belong to us.
4. The idea was his idea.
5. Is this pen your pen?
PART 6: SHORTEN USING POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Rewrite the second sentence using possessive pronouns to avoid repetition. (1 point each)
1. My phone is new. Your phone is old.
2. Their house is big. Our house is small.
3. Her bike is red. His bike is blue.
4. My idea is interesting. His idea is boring.
5. Our presentation is ready. Their presentation is not ready.
VERSION B
PART 1: VOCABULARY
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (1 point each)
1. In the future, people may communicate with their minds using ________.
A. emojis B. sign language C. telepathy D. videos
2. ________ is a modern way to send 3D images of people in real time.
A. Telepathy B. Holography C. Letters D. Translation
3. ________ help people understand emotions in online messages.
A. Telepathy B. Carrier pigeons C. Emojis D. Satellites
4. The ________ between people from different countries can make communication hard.
A. language barrier B. emoji C. Internet D. video chat
5. A strong ________ is important for making smooth online video calls.
A. emotion B. Internet connection C. face-to-face talk D. robot
PART 2: GRAMMAR
A. Prepositions (in, on, at)
Fill in the blanks with: in, on, or at. (0.5 point each)
1. The lesson starts ________ 8 AM.
2. I was born ________ July.
3. They usually have lunch ________ the office.
4. The meeting is ________ Monday afternoon.
5. We always go camping ________ summer.
B. Possessive adjectives
Fill in the blanks with: my, your, his, her, its, our, or their. (0.5 point each)
6. John and I are doing ________ homework now.
7. Mary forgot ________ dictionary at home.
8. Look at the dog! ________ tail is so long!
9. Is this ________ pencil case?
10. He is proud of ________ test results.
PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the correct word to fill in each blank. (1 point each)
In the next 50 years, we may see great changes in communication. Scientists are working on
(1) ________ that allow people to talk using only their thoughts. This is known as (2) ________.
Another exciting idea is (3) ________, which lets people talk through 3D images.
1. A. animals B. phones C. technologies
2. A. emojis B. telepathy C. signals
3. A. holography B. face-to-face talking C. video calling
PART 4: SENTENCE REORDERING
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (1 point each)
1. communication / holography / change / future / the / will / in / .
2. uses / feelings / her / to / emojis / she / show / .
3. international / is / challenge / barrier / a / the / language / .
PART 5: REWRITE WITH POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Rewrite the sentences using possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs). (1
point each)
1. That book belongs to me.
2. This dictionary belongs to him.
3. These shoes belong to us.
4. That suggestion was her suggestion.
5. Is this ruler your ruler?
PART 6: SHORTEN USING POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Rewrite the second sentence using possessive pronouns to avoid repetition. (1 point each)
1. My laptop is fast. His laptop is slow.
2. Their classroom is upstairs. Our classroom is downstairs.
3. Your bag is blue. Her bag is green.
4. His idea is boring. My idea is better.
5. Our plan is ready. Their plan is still being written.
