E10M – REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST 2020-2021

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 4.. Justin Bieber was born in Ontario, Canada on March 1, 1994.[r]

REVISION FOR THE 1ST TERM TEST - GRADE 10 PILOT

SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021

PHONETICS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

Question 1 A achievement B development C comment D announcement

Question 2 A strange B expensive C answer D invite

Question 3 A charity B chance C research D orchestra

Question 4 A chance B finance C appliance D dance

Question 5 A replacement B comment C measurement D Government

Question 6 A jog B anything C ring D sing

Question 7 A exciting B exact C exam B exaggerate

Question 8 A chore B chemistry C chance D chilly

Question 9 A divorce B grocery C offence D official

Question 10 A bread B head C ready D heart

Choose the word that has a different stress pattern.

Question 1 A nominate B franchise C commemorate D territory

Question 2 A voluntary B dedicated C obvious D devoted

Question 3 A critical B physical C sociable D financial

Question 4 A credible B circulatory C acupuncture D memory

Question 5 A endless B various C interact D oversized

Question 6 A facilities B urgent C safety D interview

Question 7 A progressive B individual C requirement D expression

Question 8 A distinguished B highlight C threaten D concentrate

Question 9 A handle B laundry C tradition D breadwinner

Question 10 A burden B critical C nuclear D extended

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1 Being the ………… of the family, she works hard to provide for her children

A breadwinner B homemaker C housewife D child-minder

Question 2 Women whose husbands do not contribute………… the household chores are more vulnerable illness and tend to think more about divorce

A to - with B for - to C to - to D for - with

Question 3 Homemaking can't only be the job of the wife or the husband Both should………… hands to provide for the family and to make it happy

A change B shake C give D join

Question 4 The………… system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy

A respiratory B digestive C circulatory D skeletal

Question 5 Therapies like acupuncture are believed to be effective………… to modern medicine

A devices B precautions C capabilities D alternatives

Question 6 Daily exercise and weight control strongly influence your chances of staying…………

A health B healthy C unhealthy D inactive

Question 7 Mary: Did you post the letter for me? - Bill: Oh, Tm sorry I completely forgot I……… it now

A am going to do B will do C am doing D do

Question 8 I………… of selling my car Would you be interested in………… it?

A Think / buy B am thinking / to buy C am thinking / buying D will think / buying Question 9 There's somebody behind us I think we …………

A are followed B are being followed C will be D followed

Question 10 The row of bones down or along the middle of a human's or animal's back is called the………

A brain B skull C skeleton D spine

Question 11 My sister and I ………… a comic book online when our father ………… in last night

A read / came B were reading / came

C read / was coming D were reading / was coming

Question 12 The local authority asked for a………… contribution from the community to repair roads and

A volunteer B voluntary C voluntarily D voluntariness

Question 13 I always try ………… in quietly but they always hear me ………… upstairs It's impossible

………… an old wooden staircase at night without any noise

A to come/ to go / to climb B coming / to go / to climb

C to come / go / to climb D to come / go / climbing

Question 14 Susan is………… with the volunteer work in this charity organization He is not very

………… about getting a paid job next time

A disappointing / hopeless B disappointing / hopeful

C disappointed / hopeless D disappointed / hopeful

Question 15 A dangdut band typically consists ………… a male or female lead singer, who is backed by an unusual mix of musical instruments

Question 16 Smiling ………… is a non-profit organization that helps the street children in my hometown

A donation B charity C development D activity

Question 17 They were ……… to know that their contributions were ……… to the poor people in that area

A excited / meaningless B exciting / meaningless

C excited / meaningful D exciting / meaningful

Question 18 Food is broken down and converted into energy in the ………… system

A circulatory B digestive C respiratory D nervous

Question 19 It is definitely true that nature has………… numerous inventions and technologies

A made B inspired C invented D created

Question 20 American Idol became the most popular………… series in America with viewers in the hundreds of millions

A entertain B entertaining C entertainment D entertainer

Question 21 People who volunteer in their community have a personal attachment………… the area and want to make it a better place for themselves and for others

Question 22 Jim is very untidy He………… his things all over the place

A always leaves B has always left C is always leaving D was always leaving Question 23 A digital camera is more………… than a film camera: You don't have to buy rolls of films

A economical B versatile C expensive D unusual

Question 24 A ………… is a piece of furniture with drawers to store clothes in

A tallboy B goldbrick C lighthouse D greenhouse

Question 25 The Internet was first created in the 1960s Since then, it ………… people's lives in different aspects

A changed B has changed C changes D is changing

Question 26 Alice didn't expect………… to Bill's party

A invited B inviting C to invite D to be invited

Question 27 'Have you made plans for the summer?' - 'Yes, ………… to Spain.'

A We'll go B We're going C We go D We've gone

Question 28 'Do you need this paintbrush?' - 'Ah, yes ………… it to me please?'

A Do you pass B Will you pass C Are you passing D Have you passed

Question 29 Mr Gibbon usually drinks mineral water, but in this party he………… champagne

A drinks B will drink C is drinking D has drunk

Question 30 Anna………… drinks coffee, but this morning she is having one

A sometimes B occasionally C rarely D often

Question 31 He hates………… after dinner and sometimes breaks a bowl or a plate

A doing the cooking B taking out the rubbish

C doing the laundry D doing the washing up

Question 32 Our parents………… to give us a nice house and a happy home

A enjoy B join hands C lend hands D deal with

Question 33 I don't go swimming very much …………

A nowadays B recently C now and again D in those days

Question 34 The captain's magnificent performance………… an example to the rest of the team

Question 35 The river has risen to………… level for this time of year I've never seen anything like it.

A an extremely surprised B an extremely astonished

C a surprisingly extreme D an extremely surprising

Question 36 After…………, one naturally wants to put one's feed up and relax

A a hard-working day B a day's hard working C a hard day's work D the hard work of a day Question 37 The Italians are said to be the most………… people in Europe

A passion B passionate C passionately D passions

Question 38 The prisoners are made ………… holes and………… them up again

A dig / fill B digging / filling C to dig / fill D dig / to fill

Question 39 Her talent………… music showed at an early age

Question 40 It is considered to be a………… disc in this year

A platinum B silver C blonde D famous

Question 41 She sounded very eager………… you

A meet B meeting C to meet D met

Question 42 He was said………… for attempted murder

A to be imprisoned B to have been imprisoned

C to have imprisoned D had been imprisoned

Question 43 She would never forget………… the Himalayas for the first time

A to see B to look C looking D seeing

Question 44 The band's latest album………… next week

A will release B is released C will have released D will be released

Question 45 She had a………… look on her face when I asked her where she was going

A surprised B puzzled C puzzling D surprising

Question 46 The rules are not simple They are rather………… to follow

A difficult B hard C easy D complicated

Question 47 He promised faithfully………… me every week

A to talk B to call C calling D ringing

Question 48 He was shocked to discover that he had no money………… in his account

A leave B to leave C left D being left

Question 49 The film was nominated………… an Academy Award

Question 50 The medicine made me feel dizzy I felt as though the room………… around and around

A will spin B spins C were spinning D would spin

Question 51 They have a small child, so for………… reasons they need money

A obvious B clearly C understanding D easy to see

Question 52 He spends most of his time on teaching career He is a………… teacher

A contributed B dedicated C caring D willing

Question 53 An anonymous businesswoman………… one million dollars to the charity

A give B present C donated D raised

Question 54 This organization is not intended to make a profit but to make money for the conservation of ocean mammals We are a………… organization

A not- profit B no-profit C non-profited D non-profit

Question 55 When my brother ………… a student, he used to the first prize in the English Eloquence Contest

A be awarded B be rewarded C have been awarded D have been rewarded Question 56 We really admire him He is a………… writer

A distinguish B distinguishing C distinctive D distinguished

Question 57 She's quite an ………… woman We are really………… in what she is saying on the subject

A interested / interesting B interesting / interested

C interested / interested D interesting / interesting

Question 58 He was a lucky man He used to have………… opportunities for making money

A useful B endless C hopeless D hopeful

Question 59 Are you getting excited ………… your holiday?

Question 60 He is never willing to listen to the views of others He is a ………… person

A negative B positive C pessimist D narrow-minded

SYNOMYMS

Question 1 Some volunteers who used to be ignorant or narrow-minded become more concerned and aware

of the problems facing the world

A open to different people B open to different opinions

C not open to different people D not open to different opinions

Question 2 Most people believe that musicians are born with special talents

A natural ability B mental capacity C good taste D wisdom

Question 3 The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.

A known B famous C available D recognized

Question 4 He frowned when he saw his grade on the exam.

A smiled B cried C laughed D scowl

Question 5 The judges at the singing contest look very friendly.

A audiences B coaches C spectators D people

Question 6 All families have ups and downs, but strong families know the importance of sticking together

-especially during the tough times

A fun and sorrows B bread and butter C risks and benefits D rises and falls

Question 7 A father will be his child's role model He will be the example for his child of what husbands

and fathers are like

A someone that others admire and follow B someone that others share interest with

C someone that others love and live with D someone that others are fond of with

Question 8 Although it is often said that music, like dance, exists since the beginning of the human race, the

music industry emerged relatively late

A occurred B appeared C came D developed

Question 9 Albums and individual songs can now be bought in digital format (iTunes), and downloaded

onto one's computer, and from there onto a USB-stick, CD-R, iPod, mobile telephones and the like

A electric appliances B electronic instruments C digital devices D mechanical products

Question 10 The introduction of television marked the turning point in many areas, as was the case with the

music industry

A new era B new program C final stage D finishing line

ANTONYMS

Question 1 She has to stay in bed for 3 weeks to allow her broken leg to heal

A get well B improve C injure D treat

Question 2 Josh was very nervous about his performance in front of the whole school.

A confident B anxious C worried D happy

Question 3 The child was very patient He sat still and waited for his mother for 1 hour

A calm B quiet C tolerant D anxious

Question 4 Next Saturday night, there will be a public concert for everyone in the park

A private B popular C communal D general

Question 5 For many couples, money is the source of arguments, frustration When it comes to finances and relationships, sharing the financial burden is important

A benefit B responsibility C aid D difficulty

Question 6 When the baby was born, I became the sole person who earns money to support my family

A dependent B babysitter C breadwinner D godfather

Question 7 Massage therapy may also improve circulation, which enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells

A promotes B prevents C develops D eases

Question 8 The original program has been adapted to local tastes

A outdated B changed C unique D popular

Question 9 The teacher want the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't

understand

A talented B modest C insecure D passionate

Question 10 Choose the answer A, B, or C that best suits the meaning of the italicized word(s)

A lastly B late C worst D weakly

Choose the answer that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 1 Tom: "Who left the lights on?" - Sue: "……… "

A I'm sure it's dark outside B We always leave them on

C Yes, I know D I turned them on

Question 2 Ann: "Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee?" - Betty: "……… "

A I never drink coffee B It's my pleasure

C Cream and sugar, please D No, thanks

Question 3 Joe: "John says he doesn't like you." - Daisy: "………"

A I'm not mind at all B It is the same C I don't care D So do I

Question 4 Nancy: "Did you enjoy your visit to the art museum?" - Nora: "………"

A Really not B No really C Not really! D Of course I do

Question 5 Jody: "It was very kind of you to give us a lift." - Liz: "Don't mention it ………"

A It is my pleasure B It was my pleasure C Only pleasure D Yes, I was

Question 6 Mai is telling Phuong about her favourite band

Mai: "Do you know a lot about the K-pop band BTS?" - Phuong: "………"

A Of course! They're my favourite B Really? I love them too!

C No, I'm their biggest fan! D You're right They're famous!

Question 7 Jake is telling Brandon a fact about the human body

Jake: "Around 7 octillion atoms make up your entire body.” - Brandon: "………"

A That's nice of you! B I don't like it C Really? Incredible! D That's horrible!

Question 8 Phuong is asking Mai a question

Phuong: "I called you last night but you didn't answer What were you doing?" - Mai: "………"

A Really? I was watching a movie B No, I'm sorry

C Better luck next time! D Really, why?

Question 9 Timmy: "Oh, I'm sorry I'm late!" - Kate: "………"

A Are you okay? B No problem C Sure thing! D You're awful!

Question 10 - Karen: “I like to work part-time for a non-profit organization this summer.”

- Molly: "………"

A Me too I'm thinking of applying for 'Hope' B I do, but I don't have enough time for studying

C That's great You have been coming of age D Is that all? How about using time wisely?

Question 11 Ivy: “I have two days off this week Let's help at the orphanage then.” - Janet: "………"

A Not really I have classes on those days B That sounds great! I can't wait to go there

C Oh I see you have a heart of gold D Thanks for suggesting us

Question 12 - Lisa: "Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?"

- Jill: "………"

A I prefer to work in a quite area B I'm keen on listening to dance music

C I often share my favorite albums with friends D I don't think music can help with this

Question 13 Jody: "Do you think music can heal sick people?" - Kim: "………"

A I can't agree with you more B The sooner, the better

C At least they can feel better D Doctors cannot do so

Question 14 Lois: "I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods." - Paula: "………"

A That sounds delicious and nutritious

B I know what you mean I've started eating better myself

C I mainly eat baked chicken, because there's not a lot of fat

D Are you sure that's how you want me to make it?

Question 15 - Lucy: "Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?"

- Rita: "………"

A Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods

B It is very confusing to know what to eat

C As long as you don't overdo it, a glass of wine a day should be OK

D If you smoke, you need to stop

CORRECTION

Question 1 We've (A) book (B) the tickets so we will fly (C) to Tokyo this (D) summer.

Question 2 It is still very popular (A) in Vietnam for much (B) generations to live (C) together under (D)

one roof

Question 3 When (A) life gets too complicate (B), it is nice to listen (C) to some (D) music and relax.

Question 4 My (A) mobile phone can be used (B) for check (C) emails because it is connected to (D) the Internet

Question 5 Yesterday, I wrote (A) a letter to (B) my grandparents and sended (C) it by (D) post

Question 6 I apologised (A) to (B) the teacher because I wasn't listening (C) when she was asking (D) me a question

Question 7 Computerized robots (A) can save human labor (B), so people will have freer time (C) to do

creative work or enjoy life (D)

Question 8 The innovators (A) behind objects like (B) the cellphone or the helicopter (C) took inspiration

from work (D) like "Star Trek" and War of the Worlds

Question 9 How many people know that the Brooklyn Bridge (A), built in (B) 1883, were (C) the world's

first suspension bridge (D)?

Question 10 An X-ray (A) microscope enables (B) a person seeing through (C) solid materials such as (D)

metal and bone

Question 11 Inventor Granville Woods received him (A) first patent on (B) January 3, 1884, for a (C)

steam (D) boiler furnace

Question 12 Some researchers (A) believe that other types of (B) wireless technology may also be

dangerous to (C) human health, includes (D) cordless phones

Question 13 The early forms (A) of R&B are (B) loud and lively and mostly played (C) on drums, bass,

double and electric guitar (D)

Question 14 The popularity of artists is usually (A) measured by the amount (B) of singles and albums they

sell, and sales (C) are listed in the music charts (D)

Question 15 It is believed (A) that in the near future (B) more robots will be used to (C) doing household

chores (D)

READING

1 Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Dear Mum and Dad,

This is just a quick letter to let you know that I'm fine We're all working quite hard because the exams are only a few weeks away, but our teacher says he thinks well do well My landlady's not so sure - she keeps (1) ……… me I should stop (2)……… so much TV and do a bit more reading!

Anyway, we had a wonderful time at half term I went off to Paris for (3) ……… days with some of the others from the school, and we went on a guided tour of the city We saw most of the famous (4)

……… like the Louvre, where they have an amazing collection of paintings, and the Eiffel Tower Then we went down to the South of France (5) ……… train It was so fast - the whole journey was only about four hours We spent a little time in Nice and Cannes as well, and we all really enjoyed it

Question 1 A saying B speaking C talking D telling

Question 2 A to watch B watch C watching D watched

Question 3 A a few B a little C few D little

Question 4 A shows B looks C sights D views

Question 5 A in B on C with D by

2 Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.

When I injured my back, I had to take a break from my running career I decided to introduce more women

to the sport, to show them how much fun it can be and to give them the confidence to get out and run

I decided to start a running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of many race organisers They complain about the lack of women in the sport but also use this as an excuse for not providing separate changing facilities

I put up posters and 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined All of them were attracted by the idea of losing weight but I don't think they had really thought about running before When or if they did, they had a picture of painful training They didn't think of chatting and smiling while running in beautiful places, like

by a river

At first, they ran for only a minute - now they can run for thirty minutes They've also learned from other runners about diet and keeping fit in general

I wanted to do something for women's running and I've had so much pleasure watching their progress -almost as much as they've had themselves

Question 1 What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A to describe her own running career C to complain about race organisers

B to talk about women runners D to describe good running methods

Question 2 What would a reader find out from the text?

A the progress made by the women in the club B the best kinds of places for running

C how runners can avoid injuring themselves D the teaching skills of the writer

Question 3 What is the writer's opinion of the runners she trained?

A They were too serious B They couldn't develop their skills

C They were difficult to train D They needed encouraging

Question 4 The women joined the club to

A have good time B become top runners

C help them lose weight D meet other people

Question 5 Which of the following would be the best title for the club posters?

A Discover the pleasures of running B Riverside running club for women

C Athletics competitions: how to win D Keep fit by training hard

3 Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 4.

Justin Bieber was born in Ontario, Canada on March 1, 1994 Justin was raised by his mother, Pattie, who was only 17 when he was born As a young boy, Justin enjoyed playing hockey, soccer, and music and taught himself to play guitar, piano and drums When Pattie realized that Justin had musical talent, she began

to upload videos of him singing on You Tube Justin's videos caught the attention of pop star Usher, who was impressed with the young singer and signed him to his record company

In 2009, Bieber's debut album, My World, was released to the public and "One Time" became his first song played on international radio stations That same year, Justin performed on popular television shows such as Good Morning America and Today He even sang for President Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington In 2010, Bieber went on his first official tour to promote his albums My World and My World 2.0 By this time, Bieber was well known as a teenage "heart-throb" with his streetwise style including backwards hat, hoodies, dog chains, and colorful sneakers Bieber soon gained millions of followers on social media networks such as Twitter As of 2013, Bieber had over 45 million Twitter followers, more than any other person, and had penned over 23,000 tweets Bieber's video "Baby" has been viewed over 900 million times on YouTube Fans of Justin Bieber are referred to as "Beliebers." In addition to making music, Bieber also invests his money in technology companies and gives to charities that help build schools in developing nations He has also served as a spokesperson for People

for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Being world famous at age 16, however, does not come without controversy Bieber has also been involved

in several high-profile altercations with fans and photographers and has been cited for reckless driving Question 1 Which of the following questions IS NOT answered in the first paragraph?

A What instruments did Justin teach himself to play?

B What sports did Justin like to play when he was a boy?

C What musicians did Justin like listening to when he was a boy?

D Where was Justin Bieber born?

Question 2 The first paragraph discusses

A Justin Bieber's Twitter account B Justin's first album

C How Justin became a famous hockey player D How Justin's music career started

Question 3 Which of the following IS NOT true about Justin Bieber?

A His fans and followers have a nickname B He does not "Tweet"

C He has the most twitter followers D One of his videos has been viewed over 900 million times

Question 4 What question is answered in the third paragraph?

A What are some ways Justin spends his money? B How many videos has Justin Bieber made?

C What countries has Justin Bieber visited? D What technology companies does Justin invest in?

WRITING

Question 1 Trainers must be worn in the sports center at all times

- You must ………

Question 2 Having a breakfast of protein like eggs, beef, or beans is good for mental work

- It is………

Question 3 Many people believe that foods can affect one's mood

- Foods………

Question 4 The authorities are about to expand the city according to the approved plans

- According to the approved plans, the city is………

Question 5 John advised Tom not to lend them any more money

- Tom had………

Question 6 The garden is so small that the children can't play in it

- The garden isn't………

Question 7 My teacher wouldn't let me leave early

- My teacher refused………

Question 8 He has an intense desire for music

- He is………

Question 9 I tried to explain the problem to Tom but he refused to listen

- Tom wouldn't let ………

Question 10 John was driving me home from school and a police car stopped us

- John was ………

Question 11 Many people believe that the man was killed by terrorists

- The man is………

Question 12 I was made to study hard when I was at school

- They made ………

Question 13 'Go on Jack, apply for the job,' said Sally

- Sally encouraged………

Question 14 It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar

- Why don't you try………

Question 15 I bet you wouldn't ask David to come with you to the party!

- I dare………

Question 16 You should go to the dentist's at once

- Don't put………

Question 17 I haven't been to an Italian restaurant for ages

- It's ages ………

Question 18 Hurry up! We'll get to the theatre after the beginning of the play

- By the time we get ………

Question 19 Your hair need cutting

- You ought ………

Question 20 People think that an apple a day is good for you

- An apple a day ………

Question 21 The librarian allowed me to borrow three books LET

- The librarian ……….three books

Question 22 Would you prefer to watch a film or listen to music? RATHER

- Would ……….a film or listen to music?

Question 23 I'm happy to teach you how to use the software MIND

- I ……….you how to use the software

Question 24 If only I hadn't fallen in love with you! WISH

- I ……… in love with you!

Question 25 Nigel keeps interrupting me ALWAYS

- Nigel is……… me

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