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    The document contains a 10th grade test paper with multiple sections. Section I contains a reading comprehension with 8 multiple choice questions. Section II contains a gap fill with 8 blanks to be filled with single words. Section III contains another gap fill where words are formed using a given capitalized word. Section IV contains 4 sentence transformation exercises using a given word. Section V asks students to write a 120-180 word composition on a given topic organized into an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion stating their opinion.

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    The document contains a 10th grade test paper with multiple sections. Section I contains a reading comprehension with 8 multiple choice questions. Section II contains a gap fill with 8 blanks to be filled with single words. Section III contains another gap fill where words are formed using a given capitalized word. Section IV contains 4 sentence transformation exercises using a given word. Section V asks students to write a 120-180 word composition on a given topic organized into an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion stating their opinion.

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    of 5

    Time: 45 minutes

    10TH GRADE TEST PAPER

    I. Read the text below and decide which answer ( A,B,C or D) best fits each gap.
    There is an example at the beginning (0) 15 points

    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 bulb 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

    II. Read the following text and think of the word that best fits each gap. Use only
    one word for each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) 15 points

    Exam Tips

    When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ... do everything: have breakfast but
    don't drink (1) ... much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find
    yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start.
    In the exam, calm (2) ... down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read the exam
    questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (3) ... indicate how the
    questions should be answered. If possible start with the ones (4) ... can do easily to give you
    confidence. Remember what you've learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams
    previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (5) ... everyone around you seems to start
    writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.

    Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (6) ... everyone else did, (7) ... you
    want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (8) ...,
    remember that exams are not designed to catch you out, but to find out what you know,
    what you understand and what you can do.

    III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals below the text to form a
    word that fits in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) 15 points

    Food Production
    In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to
    live (0) NATURAL lives in what we would now term NATURE
    'free-range' conditions. Such farming methods however,
    were not able to supply the rapidly growing (1) ... POPULATE
    of the world and the increasing demands on food
    (2) ... In order to cope with this rising demand, factory CONSUME
    farming methods were introduced along with the (3) ... DEVELOP
    of genetically engineered (4) ... hormones, which GROW
    resulted in a massive increase in food production. PRODUCE
    However, these developments in the use of factory
    farming and drug (5) ... have led to a widespread TREAT
    feeling that animals are being caused a lot of distress
    and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a
    consequence. Certainly, many people (6) ... with the idea AGREE
    of keeping animals in one building for their entire (7) ... EXIST
    and argue that more emphasis should be given to (8) ... ALTERNATE
    farming methods.
    IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
    sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
    between two to five words, including the word given. 10 points

    1 "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne suggested

    Ann…………………………………………………………to the cinema.


    2 Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box.. have

    Barry didn't………………………………………..to lift the box.

    3 They started the company in 1997. set

    The company………………………………………….1997.

    4 The brothers really enjoyed themselves in Spain last summer. time

    The brothers really………………………………………………………………..The brothers really

    V. Your class has been discussing the value of conserving old parts of your city. Your
    teacher has now asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on the
    following statement: Too much money is being spent on preserving the old part
    of town. Write your essay in 120-180 words. ( Organise your ideas into four
    paragraphs: Introduction – state the topic; paragraph 2 – points against the topic;
    paragraph 3 – points in favour of the topic; conclusion – give your opinion)
    30 points
    ANSWER SHEET

    NAME:

    I. Read the text below and decide which answer ( A,B,C or D) best fits each gap.
    There is an example at the beginning (0) 15 points

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

    II. Read the following text and think of the word that best fits each gap. Use only
    one word for each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) 15 points

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

    III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals below the text to form a word
    that fits in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Write your answers
    in CAPITAL LETTERS 15 points

    1 5
    2 6
    3 7
    4 8

    IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
    sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
    between two to five words, including the word given. 10 points

    1
    2
    3
    4

    V. Your class has been discussing the value of conserving old parts of your city. Your
    teacher has now asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on the
    following statement: Too much money is being spent on preserving the old part
    of town. Write your essay in 120-180 words. ( Organise your ideas into four
    paragraphs: Introduction – state the topic; paragraph 2 – points against the topic;
    paragraph 3 – points in favour of the topic; conclusion – give your opinion)
    30 points

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