BEC Private High School

Entrance Test for G 10 Students

English Time allowed:1 hr

I.Read the passage.

One benefit of learning a language is that it opens people’s eyes to a way of doing things that is different
from their own. Language learning inevitably involves learning about different cultures. Students pick up
clues about culture both in language classes and through meaningful firsthand experiences. For example,
they might visit countries where the language is spoken and interact with users of the language. Therefore,
language learners develop new types of practical intelligence that will help them communicate across
cultures. Students learn to think critically about differences between cultures relating to food, appearance,
and conversation styles. EIA second benefit of learning a language is learning to be comfortable in
unfamiliar situations. It is not difficult to see why this may be so. Conversations in a foreign language will
at first include many unknown words. It wouldn’t be a successful conversation if one of the speakers
constantly stopped to say, “Sorry, I don’t know that word. Let me look it up in Google translate.”
Encountering the unfamiliar helps students become less anxious in social interactions. Moreover, they
usually become more optimistic, innovative, and open to taking risks. So, apart from improving
communication and social interaction, these qualities help them get better jobs and higher salaries. To
conclude, learning a language has personal and social benefits for an individual and it is healthy for the
brain.

A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)

1. ………. can opens people’s eyes to a way of doing things that is different from their own.

2. Learning about different cultures is inevitably …………. in language learning.

3. …………. new types of practical intelligence will help them communicate across cultures.

4. Learning a language can make us …………. in unfamiliar situations.

5. Apart from improving communication and social interacting, having optimism and …………. can help the
students get better jobs and higher salaries.

B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)

6. What is one benefit of learning a language ?

7. How can students learn about different cultures?

8. By learning a language, what can students learn to do?

9. What do conversations in a foreign language include at first?

10. Describe two benefits of learning a language?

II. Rewrite the sentences and make them passive. (10 marks)

1. Coca cola has sponsored this programme.

2. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
3. Mom hasn’t washed my jeans since October.
4. Stephen Spielberg is directing a major action film at the moment.
5. People speak English all over the world.
6. Someone will steal your new bike if you don’t put a lock on it.
7. All newspapers are reporting the scandal.
8. Who wrote that book?
9. My friend offered me a job at the bank.
10. You have never watered these plants.

III. Fill in the correct form: Gerund or infinitive (with or without “to”).

1. Would you mind ………… the letter for me. (post)

2. She was saving her money….......... a new car. (buy)
3. Stop ………….. now! You’re such a big girl. (cry)
4. My apartment is quite easy ………….. . (find)
5. My father helps me ………… my homework. (do)
6. He advised me …………… a doctor as soon as possible. (see)
7. I don’t feel like …………… math today. (study)
8. It’s no use ………….. over spilt milk. (complain)
9. My mom is really good at …………. . (cook)
10. Margaret enjoys …………. to music. (listen)
11. We are planning …………. to Europe this summer. (go)
12. She tried to avoid…………. Unnecessary mistakes. (make)
13. She seemed ………… fed up with all the problems she’s facing. (be)
14. Morris agreed …………. me with the project. (help)
15. They suggested ………….. by bus instead of by plane. (travel)
16. The government urged their citizens ………….. more waste. (recycle)
17. It seems difficult ………….. everything about this topic. (know)
18. It was very difficult for him to quit ………… .(smoke)
19. We are used ………….. up early in the morning. (get)
20. The aquarium needs …………. . (clean)

IV. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 marks)

1. After Howard ………….. his studies he intends to work in his father’s company.(finish)
2. By the time I finish my thesis I ……….. on it for over three years. (work)
3. The last time I went to the library I ………… three books on painting. (borrow)
4. I …………. When I looked down and saw a snake at my feet . (scream)
5. All the passengers ………… their seat belts by the time the pilot made his announcement. (fasten)
6. I’ll return his wallet the next time I …………. him. (see)
7. My grandfather …………. in an airplane before and he doesn’t plan to do so. (never fly)
 8. At the moment we …........... a long spell of rain . It …………. constantly for the last three days. (have,
rain)
9. By the time I get to bed I ………….. for 8 hours. (work)
10. Jane ………….. yet. I ………… since noon ,but there’s no sign of her. (not arrive, wait)
11. Do you realize that you …………… on my toes? (stand)
12. Jeff ………… our bank manager at the moment . He …………. here for three years. (be, be)
13. Mum …………. dinner when the doctor …………… .(prepare, arrive)
14. You look pretty worried. What …………… ? (happen)
15. When I ………….. for my passport a few days ago, I ………….. across this old photo of our family
reunion. (look, come)
16. I’m sorry that I …………. to leave your party so early last night. I ………… myself. (have ,really enjoy)
17. When I …………….. to the car park I didn’t know where I …………. my car. (return, park)
18. When we ………… at the theatre the play ………… . (arrive, already start)
19. My uncle …………… the same pullover the whole winter . I guess he ………….. it .(wear, love)
20. A small stone struck the windshield while we ……….. down the gravel road. (drive)

V. Match the words in the left column with their synonyms. The first one is done for you. (10 marks)

eg . 1 . (c)

Column A. Column B

1. Precision. a. Benefits
2. Demand. b. Remark
3. Information c. Accuracy
4. Comment. d. Liberty
5. Property e. Need
6. Port. f. Friendliness
7. Hospitality. g. Data
8. Attitude h. Harbour
9. Freight i. Cargo
10. Freedom. j. Viewpoints
11. Advantages. k. Belongings

VI. Write an essay (at least 300 words)on one of the following. (10 marks)

1. The Festival I love most

2. Books, the best mentor of life
3. Rome was not built in a day