THE 1st SEMESTER REVISION TEST – ENGLISH 10
PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (7 MARKS)
Read the passage and choose the best word for each question.
It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet around the world
. Most people use it to get information or for entertainment . A new study , however , says
that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives .
The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have
become addicted . Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity .
According to Mr Greenfield , a psychologist , 30% Internet users say that they use the
Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions
with strangers in Internet areas called “ chat rooms “ is one of the most addictive activities .
Question 1 : Mot people use the Internet ________.
for getting information B. for entertainment
C. A and B are correct D. A and B are incorrect
Question 2 : Some people use the Internet so often that ________.
it is serious harming their lives B. they become more and more intelligent.
C. It is good for their mind D. they become computer programmers
Question 3 : When someone is addicted to the Internet , they ________.
can’t stop using it easily B. can get rid of it
C. can stop using it easily D. will become intelligent
Question 4 : According to Mr Greenfield , 30 % Internet users use the Internet ________
for entertainment B. for getting information
C. for chatting D. for escaping from problems and emotions
Question 5 : One of the most addictive activities is________.
chatting B. setting programmes
C. getting information D. playing chess
Choose ONE sentence that is closest in meaning with the original one.
Question 6 : The street is very noisy . This makes it difficult to sleep.
The street is very noisy , this makes it difficult to sleep.
The street is very noisy , who makes it difficult to sleep
The street is very noisy , which makes it difficult to sleep
The street is very noisy which makes it difficult to sleep
Question 7 : I haven’t met Mary for 3 years.
A. It’s 3 years since I last met Mary. B. It’s 3 years since I have met Mary .
C. It was 3 years since I had met Mary. D. It has been 3 years since I have met Mary.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence or replace the underlined words or phrases.
Question 8 :When they met again , ________.
they haven’t seen each other for ten years.
they didn’t see each other for ten years
they hadn’t seen each other for ten years.
they don’t see each other for ten years.
Question 9 : ________ all our careful plans , a lot of things went wrong .
Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
Question 10 : Because the weather was cold , we kept the fire burning all day.
Because the cold weather , we kept the fire burning all day
Because of the cold weather , we kept the fire burning all day
In spite of the cold weather , we kept the fire burning all day
We kept the fire burning all day because of the weather was cold.
Question 11 :You are not allowed to camp here without ________
protection B. decision C. preparation D. permission
Question 12 : The telephone is considered to be one of the most useful _____ achievements.
A. science B. scientific C. scientist D. scientifically
Question 13 : Microsoft Word , Excel , Power point are ________.
hardware B. software C. floppy disks D. keyboard
Question 14 : During his break , Mr Hung often drinks tea with his fellow peasant.
farmer B. worker C. teacher D. passenger
Question 15 : ________ do you go on a trip to London next month ?
Who B. When C. Where D. How
Question 16 : I suggested ________ a computer but my father refused .
bought B. to buy C. to buying D. buying
Question 17 : They are good friends. They often share their common joy and sorrow.
sadness B. demonstration C. disabled D. happiness
Question 18 : - Hoa:” How do you usually go to school?”
- An: “___________________”
A. Two kilometers B. On foot C. Half an hour D. Five days a week
Question 19 :Peter