THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST 2015 2016 GRADE 10

THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST – 2015-2016 – GRADE 10
IV. Identify the incorrect parts
1. Because this irreplaceable machine, farming has become much easier for farmers.
A
B
C
D
2. He asked me if could I recommend some music channels for him to watch.
A
B
C
D
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer
Nowadays, you can shop by telephone, by post, or through your home computer, but for many people, the
most exciting way to shop is the most traditional – at a street market. You can find markets anywhere in
the world – here are three of them…
Every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to Camden Market in an
attractive area in the north of the city – it’s the place to go for street fashion, jewelry, CDs, and tapes…but
many people just go for the lively atmosphere!
There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most famous is in Thailand, at a place called
Damnoen Saudak, 100km from the capital city, Bangkok. From six in the morning to midday, every day,
people sell fresh tropical fruit and vegetables from their boats.
Many Belgians say that La Grande Place – in the center of the capital city, Brussels – is the most beautiful
square in the world. It is the home of a colorful flower market – open every day except Monday. On
Monday, instead of flowers, there’s a wonderful bird market!
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. New Ways to Shop
C. Floating Markets
B. Markets in Asia
D. Markets Around the World
2. If you go to Camden Market, what can’t you buy?

A. mangoes and bananas
B. rings, necklaces, and bracelets,
C. Britney Spears’s CDs
D. latest clothes
3. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to “__________”
A. the capital city
C. La Grande Place
B. the center
D. Brussels
4. If you are a flower-lover, you should go to____________.
A. Camden Market
C. La Grande Place
B. Damnoen Saduak
D. Sonora Market
VII. Give the correct form of the verbs.
1. How many times _________________ (you, watch) this movie?
HAVE YOU WATCHED
2. I think he ___________________(come) soon, but I’m not sure.
WILL COME
3. The River Nile _________________(flow) into the Mediterranean.
FLOWS
4. Is this the first time you _______________(cook) pasta?
HAVE COOKED
5. I __________(work) for a computer company since I ____________ (graduate) from university.
HAVE WORKED - GRADUATED
6. Listen! I _____________(think) someone _____________(knock) at the door.
THINK – IS KNOCKING