REVISION GRADE 10

Woman: Hey, Hey. Why don’t we do something fun next week? We have time (1)____________. We never do anything fun.
Man: Well . . . I don’t know. What do you have in mind?
Woman: Well, I was thinking like . . . . Okay.
Like the library? The library is . . . What?
The library is boring. We could do that anytime. Listen. How about on Monday we go down to the lake and go
______________ at the lake?
Man: Ah, I don’t know. I think it’s going to hot that day, and I might get a (2)______________. [ Come on! ] You know
how tender . . . tender my skin is.
Woman: Wimp! We can do . . . Okay. So Monday, we’ll go down to the lake. Tuesday, we’re going to go mountain biking.
Um, it’s (3)______________ to be cloudy so your tender skin shouldn’t get burned.
Man: Oh, that’s sounds great . . . but I’d (4)______________ crash like I did last time and break my arm or something.
Woman: You didn’t break your arm last time. You won’t break it this time. Come on. We’ll go . . . So Monday, we’ll go to the
lake; Tuesday, we’re going to go mountain biking. [ Okay. ]
Um, Wednesday, I was thinking we could go fishing. Remember the last time we went? I caught like 10 huge (5)_________.
Man: Yeah. I remember. And the only thing I caught was an old boot. And you won’t ever, EVER let me forget that one. So, if
we do anything, I’d like to _(6)_____________ it.
Woman: Well, okay then. Um, do you suggest?
Man: Well, alright. Well, we could (7)______________ home and uh, you know . . . pop some popcorn and play like
Scrabble or another board game. Yeah, something like that . . . . What?
Woman: You know, I like board games, but we can do that anytime. Why don’t we go . . . listen . . . Friday or Saturday. We’ll
do all (8)______________ things we talked about and then Friday or Saturday, we’ll go on a (9)______________ to the
mountains. You won’t break your arm, you won’t get a sunburn. It’ll be really (10)______________. Let’s do that, okay?
Man: Well . . . . .
Woman: Come on. Let’s do it. It’ll be fun.
Man: Okay. We’ll give it a try.
Woman: Good.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES
11. Will you go _______ a trip to London _______ the summer?
A. for/ at B. on/ in C. with/ for D. in/ during
12. I only wear my silk dress ___________ special occasions.
A. for B. in C. with D. on
13. ______ he hasn't any formal qualifications, he has managed to do very well for himself.
A. However B. Because of C. Because D. Although
14. It looks like they are going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.
A. in spite of B. because of C. even though D. yet
15. Jenny: "I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?" Ken: "________. I'm not using it anyhow."
A. I don't care B. I don't know C. Yes, indeed D. Sure, go ahead
16. Heavy rain during the night has resulted in floods all over the country. (synonym)
A. led to B. sent to C. created D. raised
17. Because it hadn’t rained for several months, there was a shortage of water. (antonym)
A. waste B. absence C. plenty D. lack
*Identify the errors:
18. April 1st (A) is the day when (B) is called April Fool’s Day in (C) the West (D).
19. About one (A) hundred buildings (B) and houses have destroyed (C) in the earthquake (D).
20. In spite of (A) she was sick (B), she went (C) to school on foot (D).
*Choose the best option to fill in the gaps:
Most people from other countries are very (21)______when they first visit England and see the English drivers keep
their cars to the left. It is (22)______that between ten and fifteen per cent of the British population is left-handed. Are you one
of millions of people (23)______are lefties. And do you have any difficulties when living in a right-handed world? Of course,
yes. Especially when you share the same table for dinner (24)______others all of whom are right-handed or when you use a
pair of scissors, a knife (25)______chopsticks. In England, there are some left-handed organizations, such as Left-Handers
Clubs and Anything Left-Handed shops that supply things for lefties.
21. A. surprisingly B. surprised C. surprising D. surprise
22. A. required B. counted C. estimated D. limited
23. A. they B. which C. who D. whom
24. A. to B. at C. with D. for
25. A. but B. and C. also D. or
*Read the text and choose the correct answer:
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 My village was never a big village, nor was it particularly successful or well-known. It was a place where simple people
worked on their land, tending citrus groves and running poultry farms. The most exotic plantation grew avocados, and a palm
tree nursery was something of an attraction.
The village was established by a group of Greek immigrants in 1937 in what was then known as British-controlled
Palestine. When we first moved here, one could still hear some Greek in the street, the local store sold original Greek
delicacies and from time to time we were invited to sit on a neighbor’s porch and share some ouzo at the end of a working
day.
In the last few years, my village has changes dramatically. Very few people work in agriculture now; they can no longer
support their families growing oranges and chicken. As a result, they must find their income outside the village and rent out
their land or sell their little family farms altogether. Some of the land is still used for agriculture, but no longer for the family
farms. Now it is the agriculture of luxuries.
26. What was true about the writer’s village?
A. It was a big village. B. It was successful. C. It was famous. D. It was established by the Greek.
27. According to the passage, what did the people in the village NOT do?
A. Worked on their land. B. Tended citrus groves. C. Raised animals on the farms. D. Grew avocados.
28. The founders of the village were immigrants from _________.
A. Palestine B. Greece C. Britain D. family farms
29. What can best describe the change of the village recently?
A. The change is very fast. B. The change is very slow.
C. The change is normal. D. There is not much change.
30. How do the villagers earn their living now?
A. They grow oranges and chicken. B. They run family farms.
C. They find their income outside the village D. They sell their farms.
II. WRITING
* Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box.

exports excursion muddy shortages

persuade formation permitted

31. The use of mobile phones is not ________inside the aircraft.

32. They’ve found evidence of recent star _____________in the galaxy.
33. In 2001 total ______________ were valued at $2 billion.
34. The long, hot summer has led to serious water ______________.
35. Look, you've made the floor all ______________!

* Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets
36. Her lawyer seemed very ______________ and experienced. (know)
37. We offer free__________________ support for those buying our software. (technique)
38. The oil spill has caused_________________ damage to the environment. (calculate)
39. She is very charming, and skilled in the art of ______________. (persuade)
40. The ______________ of new working practices has dramatically improved productivity. (introduce)
* Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences
41. I hope you (take) ______________ notice of what I am going to tell you.
42. The theory of relativity (develop) ______________ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.
43. Can you keep calm for a moment? You (always make) ______________ noise in class!
44. The manager had his secretary (type) ______________ the report for him.
45. The room needs (decorate) ______________ for the wedding.
* Rewrite these sentences without changing their meanings
46. The man lives next door to me. His house has burned down. (Using relative clause)
___________________________________________________________________.
47. The forest provides a home for deer and other wildlife. It lies below my house. (Using relative clause)
___________________________________________________________________.
48. “I can’t concentrate on my lesson because you keep talking, Jane” I said. (Reported speech)
___________________________________________________________________.
49. The man said, “Daughter, take my golden jug, and fetch me some water from the well.” (Reported speech)
___________________________________________________________________.
50. Do they usually hold the concerts at the school? (Passive)
___________________________________________________________________.

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THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST – GRADE 10
Choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentences.
11. Will you go _______ a trip to London _______ the summer?
A. for/ at B. on/ in C. with/ for D. in/ during
12. I only wear my silk dress ___________ special occasions.
A. for B. in C. with D. on
13. ___________ the extremely bad weather in the mountains, we’ll no longer considering our skiing trip.
A. Despite B. Because C. Although D. Because of
14. It looks like they are going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.
A. in spite of B. because of C. even though D. yet
15. Heavy rain during the night has resulted in floods all over the country. (synonym)
A. led to B. sent to C. created D. raised
16. Because it hadn’t rained for several months, there was a shortage of water. (antonym)
A. waste B. absence C. plenty D. lack
17. “How are you doing?” _ “ ____________________.”
A. Great. Thanks. B. Yes, I am. C. I’m reading a novel. D. I’m afraid not.
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting:
18. April 1st (A) is the day when (B) is called April Fool’s Day in (C) the West (D).
19. About one (A) hundred buildings (B) and houses have destroyed (C) in the earthquake (D).
20. In spite of (A) she was sick (B), she went (C) to school on foot (D).

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions:
Most people from other countries are very (21)______when they first visit England and see the English drivers keep
their cars to the left. It is (22)______that between ten and fifteen per cent of the British population is left-handed. Are you one
of millions of people (23)______are lefties. And do you have any difficulties when living in a right-handed world? Of course,
yes. Especially when you share the same table for dinner (24)______others all of whom are right-handed or when you use a
pair of scissors, a knife (25)______chopsticks. In England, there are some left-handed organizations, such as Left-Handers
Clubs and Anything Left-Handed shops that supply things for lefties.
21. A. surprisingly B. surprised C. surprising D. surprise
22. A. required B. counted C. estimated D. limited
23. A. they B. which C. who D. whom
24. A. to B. at C. with D. for
25. A. but B. and C. also D. or

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
My village was never a big village, nor was it particularly successful or well-known. It was a place where simple people
worked on their land, tending citrus groves and running poultry farms. The most exotic plantation grew avocados, and a palm
tree nursery was something of an attraction.
The village was established by a group of Greek immigrants in 1937 in what was then known as British-controlled
Palestine. When we first moved here, one could still hear some Greek in the street, the local store sold original Greek
delicacies and from time to time we were invited to sit on a neighbor’s porch and share some ouzo at the end of a working
day.
In the last few years, my village has changes dramatically. Very few people work in agriculture now; they can no longer
support their families growing oranges and chicken. As a result, they must find their income outside the village and rent out
their land or sell their little family farms altogether. Some of the land is still used for agriculture, but no longer for the family
farms. Now it is the agriculture of luxuries.
26. What was true about the writer’s village?
A. It was a big village. B. It was successful.
C. It was famous. D. It was established by the Greek.
27. According to the passage, what did the people in the village NOT do?
A. Worked on their land. B. Tended citrus groves.
C. Raised animals on the farms. D. Grew avocados.
28. The founders of the village were immigrants from _________.
A. Palestine B. Greece C. Britain D. family farms
29. What can best describe the change of the village recently?
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A. The change is very fast. B. The change is very slow.
C. The change is normal. D. There is not much change.
30. How do the villagers earn their living now?
A. They grow oranges and chicken. B. They run family farms.
C. They find their income outside the village D. They sell their farms.

I. WRITING
Choose an appropriate word from the box to fill in each blank. There are some words are unnecessary.
exports excursion muddy shortages
persuade formation permitted

31. The use of mobile phones is not ____PERMITTED____inside the aircraft.

32. They’ve found evidence of recent star _________FORMATION____in the galaxy.
33. Take off those ______MUDDY______boots before you come into the house.
34. The long, hot summer has led to serious water ___SHORTAGE___________.
35. Coconut is one of the main _____EXPORTS_______of the islands.
Give the correct verbs in brackets:
36. Small sums of money can be______MAGICALLY________ transformed into relatively large amounts over time. (magic)
37. We offer free_______TECHNICAL___________ support for those buying our software. (technique)
38. The oil spill has caused_______INCALCULABLE__________ damage to the environment. (calculate)
39. The doubted the___________ACCURACY______ of the information in the file. (accurate)
40. I have only limited_____KNOWLEDGE_______________ of computers. (know)
Give the correct forms of the words in brackets:
Give the correct forms of the words in brackets:
41. I hope you (take) ________WILL TAKE______ notice of what I am going to tell you.
42. The theory of relativity (develop) _____WAS DEVELOPED_________ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.
43. Can you keep calm for a moment? You (always make) _____ARE ALWAYS MAKING_________ noise in class!
44. The manager had his secretary (type) _______TYPE_______ the report for him.
45. The room needs (decorate) ____DECORATING__________ for the wedding.
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.
46. They climbed to the top of the mountain. They had a picnic there. (Using relative clause)
THEY CLIMBED TO THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN WHERE THEY HAD A PICNIC.
47. The forest provides a home for deer and other wildlife. It lies below my house. (Using relative clause)
THE FOREST WHICH LIES BELOW MY HOUSE PROVIDES A HOME FOR DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE
48. “I can’t concentrate on my lesson because you keep talking, Jane” I said. (Reported speech)
I TOLD JANE THAT I COULDN’T CONCENTRATE ON MY LESSON BECAUSE SHE KEPT TALKING.
49. The man said, “Daughter, take my golden jug, and fetch me some water from the well.” (Reported speech)
THE MAN TOLD HIS DAUGHTER TO TAKE HIS GOLDEN JUG AND FETCH HIM SOME WATER FROM THE WELL.
50. Do they usually hold the concerts at the school? (Passive)
ARE THE CONCERTS USUALLY HELD AT THE SCHOOL?