NAME____________________________

TEST PAPER 10TH GRADE

I. Fill in the gaps with only ONE word: 20 p

Many people look up at 1.__________________night sky and become fascinated by the wonders of the
universe. 2.________________ that sounds like you, then maybe it's time you got your own telescope. Astronomy
is a great hobby and here 3.________________a few tips for those of you who are thinking of taking it up.If you
don't have enough 4. ____________to buy your own telescope try a pair of binoculars. You can still see a lot,
as long as you don't expect to see so much detail. Explore the moon and the stars . You may even discover a comet.
Remember, though, that you 5.______________never look at the sun directly because it can damage your
eyesight.If you do have the money to 6.________________a telescope, you need to choose between a refracting
and a reflecting telescope. A refracting telescope is a great way of quickly making your way around the heavens. As
well as more stars 7._____________ you can imagine, there are also the planets to explore ! You should
have 8._______________difficulty finding Mars and even Saturn with its famous rings. But, if you really want to
explore the universe , then you 9.____________need a reflecting telescope. These telescopes are
much 10.__________at collecting light and will allow you to see things in detail.

II. Word formation: 20 p

You can make a career from 1._________________ (REAL) television. Some of these television programmes will
pay for an 2.___________________ (APPEAR) on their shows, others will reward the 3.________________ (WIN).
Your 4.________________ (SUCCEED) depends on the 5. ________________ (PERFORM) you make , because these
shows are all about 6. ______________________(ENTERTAIN). You may even get a chance to appear on other
shows. One star of Castaway, for example, has a regular job in London.
However, there are 7. ________________(ADVANTAGE) too. In a programme like Pop Idol you have to beat the
other 8.___________________ (COMPETE) and in shows like Big Brother, the 9. ________________(PRODUCE) will
be filming you around the clock. At some stage you will probably be saying something you are not particularly proud
of . Nobody other than the contestants will know how serious the situation was . If you
are 10.___________________ (FORTUNE) you may become famous , but it will not be the kind of fame you want.

III. Choose the correct answer. Only one answer is possible: 16 p

The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km
east to west - (1) ........................ the land area increases slightly each year as a (2) ......................... of continuous
land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is (3) .............. known to most
of us abroad - a name stemming (4) ................ its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometre
than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be impressed by its (5) .............. cities and charmed
by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety (6) ................ offer, you could choose a
romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest
harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling tulip fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or
take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the
nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and (7) ..................... reservations. You'll have (8)
................... language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

1. A) so B) despite C) in spite of D) although

2. A) whole B) consequently C) rule D) result
3. A) regularly B) occasionally C) commonly D) unusually
4. A) in B) from C) on D) of
5. A) historic B) historical C) historically D) historian
6. A) at B) in C) on D) for
7. A) sit B) catch C) do D) make
8. A) few B) a few C) little D) a little

IV. Rephrase the sentences using between two and five words, including the word given: 20 p
 1. Many people think Steve stole the money. believed
Steve .............................................................................................the money.
2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm. blown
The two ancient trees.......................................................the storm.
3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer. too
The computer ..........................................................................................to buy.
4. We paid some people to arrange the garden for us last year. had
We ................................................................................last year.
5. What a shame. There is no food left! wish
I .............................................................................left!
6. "Remember to give Alan the card," Beryl shouted at me. reminded
Beryl ..........................................................................the card.
7. I’m sure it wasn't Mark that you met in the shop. have
It ...................................................Mark that you met in the shop.
8. It wasn't easy for Susan to find a place to live in London. difficulty
Susan _____________________________________________ a place to live in London.
9. That chair is so uncomfortable that nobody sits in it. Such
That___________________________________________ that nobody sits in it.
10. They last spoke two days ago. Have
They_________________________________________two days.

V. Find the unnecessary word in the text below. If a line is correct, write OK: 14 p

1 At home , we share all the housework. My dad loves cooking, ...............

2 so he cooks all the food. Sometimes also, we help him. ...............
3 For next weekend, for example, we're having a party so ...............
4 I'm going to help him. In the past hours, my mum did all the .............
5 shopping. But she started a new job the last year, so I have ...............
6 done most of the shopping since then. It's not very hard ...............
7 because while I shop online. That means I order everything ..............
8 on the internet and someone from the supermarket delivers .............
9 it to our house. Dad is kind enough to let me be use his credit card. ..............
10 My brother, Andy, cleans over the bathroom nearly every day. ...................
11 He didn't do it yesterday, so he might do it then later today. ...............
12 My sister Angela sweeps the floors. She uses a really old ................
13 brush. I think she should use up a vacuum cleaner! You can ...............
14 save time if you will use electrical equipment. ..................