GRADE 10

Reading Comprehension, test 1

Study Skills Tips
Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a good language
learner? There are some things that good language learners do and some things they don’t do. Here
are some of the most useful suggestions from studies.
• Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong. Good language learners notice
their mistakes and learn from them.
• Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other people. A good language
learner always looks for opportunities to talk with other students.
• Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new language. Look at your notes
when you do your homework.
• Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to check the meaning of words
they don’t know. They also make their own vocabulary lists.
• Think in the language you’re learning outside the classroom. When you’re shopping or walking
down the street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes, when you’re at home, say new
words to practise your pronunciation.
• Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading and listening skills with self-study
material. You can find a lot of this online.
• Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good language learners can see and hear
themselves speaking in the language. This helps their motivation.
• Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with the language. Watch a TV series or film,
listen to songs, play video games or read a book. It’s never too late to become a good language
learner.
Put down + if the statement is true, - if it is false
1. Good language learners don’t make mistakes.
2. It’s a good idea to talk with other students.
3. Take notes only before an exam.
4. Good language learners write down the words and expressions they learn.
5. Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom.
6. Additional practice and self-study give benefits to a language learner.
7. Don’t take tests outside of class – it’s very stressful.
8. It is not easy to get pleasure from a language learning process.
test 2
Read the text and choose the correct word (A, B or C) for each gap.
Free to Speak
Bradford citizens can now read the news without having to pay a(n) (1)______ penny thanks
to Polar Press, the first Bradford newspaper available (2) ______free. Sahjay Ray, one of the
writers, who used to be (3) ______ by Bradford Evening News, explains, ‘We wanted Polar Press to
be free, so that everyone (4) ______read it. The money we make comes from advertisements, not
our readers.’
Polar Press is (5) ______ by a team of journalists and graphic designers with fresh ideas and
a lot of imagination. The stories are about (6) ______ in art, culture and fashion while also focusing
on
Bradford locals, such as the hairdresser who turns his shop into a café after he stops (7) ______
hair.
Annie Lee, one of the photographers, said: ‘It’s very satisfying to make a living doing
something you like. I actually look forward (8) ______ to go to work.’

1 A single B only C unique

2 A in B of C for
3 A attended B employed C interviewed
4 A should B has C could
5 A made B worked C run
 6 A later B the latest C late
7 A cutting B to cut C cut
8 A wake up B to wake up C to waking up
test 3
Police Officer’s Interview

My name is Terry. I work as a police officer in a large city in the state of California. Through the years I
have seen crime rise in my area. Nothing compares to last month though. It was a bad month.

The first week of January started off with a rash of burglaries in the uptown area. Apparently a gang of
criminals went on a crime spree that lasted two weeks. These guys concentrated on the nicer
neighborhoods, where people with money live. I think that thieves these days don’t bother with the crime
infested neighborhoods anymore. They go where they can find expensive things to steal.

We were able to arrest a few men for breaking and entering last week. A member of the local
neighborhood watch called in to report some suspicious characters that were walking around late at night.
By the time we got there, the criminals were inside the house. Not only they were trespassing, they were
caught with a computer and some jewelry. One of the robbers got away, but he was picked up the next day
for carjacking. He attempted to steal an off duty policeman’s car.

My hope is that the news will get out that we have made some arrests. I don’t want anyone to think that
he is above the law. If you commit crimes you will eventually get caught. I just hope that I am the one to do
it.

1. According to the text in Terry’s area ____.

A crime is on the decrease every month
B last 30 days were the worst
C during the year there is an increasing in crime
D there was no change in situation for the last month

2. The police officer said that last two weeks___.

A the burglars broke into the rich houses
B the thieves stole a lot of things
C the criminals broke the law several times
D the gangs became more insolent

3. Terry claimed that last week_____.

A some unknown men were wandering
B some burglars were killed
C some thieves were locked inside the house
D some robbers were arrested

4. According to the text________.

A police found the criminals by accident
B the strangers were reported to the police by the inhabitant of the area
C someone found some suspicious characters at home
D people caught some robbers in the street

5. One of the robbers….

A stole a lot of property
B was caught with a computer and some jewelry
C managed to escape
D was armed

6. The next day….

A the robber was caught for trying to drive away the vehicle
B the criminal attempted to fly abroad
C the burglar committed his next crime without punishment
D the policeman made some more arrests