REVISION FOR MID-TERM TEST – ENGLISH Academic Year: 2020 - 2021 I MULTIPLE CHOICE: A Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) My father can make beautiful pieces of art empty eggshells a of b from c in d into Why don’t you take a new hobby? a up b in c over d after Collecting cars is a(n) hobby It costs a lot of money a interesting b cheap c expensive d unusual More people are birds today than ever before a seeing b looking c hearing d watching Do you enjoy board games? a play b to play c playing d played Be careful not to drop it; it’s very a unique b fragile c difficult d unusual Sam and I the same hobby We both like playing computer games a share b play c d work I hope he’ll teach me to eggshell carving a what b where c how d when have you had your hobby? - For three years a How much b How long c How often d When 10 ‘I think model making is an expensive hobby.’ ‘ it’s incredibly cheap.’ a You’re right b Certainly c No matter d Not at all 11 Please wake me _ at and we will leave at in the morning a up b on c over d in 12 If you want to weight, you should follow a low-fat diet a.lose b gain c put on d take 13 Junk foods are high in fat, sodium and sugar, which can lead to a fever b allergy c obesity d stomachache 14 He looks so He can’t keep his eyes open! a happy b tired c healthy d fit 15 If you want to stay healthy, eat vegetables, whole grains, fruit and fish a much b fewer c more d less 16 Fruit tastes good it’s healthy for your body a so b.but c or d and 17 You are you eat, so don’t eat unhealthy foods a what b.who c which d that 18 She looks very tired She should work or she will get sick a well b less c more d enough 19 She stays in by exercising daily and eating well a health b fit b size d shape 20 Don’t sit too close to the screen, a and you’ll hurt your eyes b so you can see more clearly c or you’ll get a headache d but it’s bad for your health 21 Have you ever taken part volunteer work? a.for b to c in d.with 22 We have raised money for people in need 2015 a in b.at c.since d for 23 She’s got a high – almost 40° a flu b.headache c.sore throat d temperature 24 Jane is weight because she eats too much junk food a getting over b putting on c.taking up d throwing away 25 The charity facilities for disabled people to take part in sport a provides b.donates c.raises d collects B Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A future B return C picture A hobby B collect C doll A collect B concern C combine A piano B fish C like A arrange B game C make A future B return C picture A hobby B collect C doll A collect B concern C combine A piano B fish C like 10 A arrange B game C make 11 A volunteer B committee C guarantee 12 A chemistry B chemical C charity 13 A architect B church C childhood 14 A collage B cave C cycle 15 A child B provide C mind D culture D over D convey D badminton D skate D culture D over D convey D badminton D skate D degree D mechanic D change D cancel D think C Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences My father hates drive motorbike to work in the morning A B C D I go to the beach with Staney and Peter next week A B C D My younger sister like building beautiful sandcastles on the beach A B C D Mary enjoys cook spaghetti and singing English songs A B C D He always hanging out with his friends on Sunday A B C D You should eat more sweets because you may have a toothache A B C D It will be good for her if she relax more A B C D You shouldn’t take up a sport It will make your health better A B C D Drink more water, but you will not be so thirsty A B C D 10 He has a toothache, and he still eats a lot of sweet things A B C D 11 My hobbies is going hiking and shopping at weekends A B C D 12 If you eat more sugar, you will lose your weight easily A B C D 13 Her son has lost his way on his way home yesterday A B C D 14 You should eat much junk food because you will be fat soon A B C D 15 Peter and Ann has bought a new car for about weeks It is so nice A B C D ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… II READING: A Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill each blank in the following passage I have a very interesting and (1)… hobby I make short video clips with my digital camera It was my birthday present from my parents last year Since then, I have (2)……….………… three short films It’s great fun! I started asking my friends and relatives to take (3) in the films I have tried to write the story for my video clips When I have finished the script, I make copies for the “actors” Each scene is small and they can look at the words just (4)…………… we start filming We film at the weekend in my neighbourhood, (5) no one has to travel far When the video clip is finished, I invite all the “actors” and we watch the film at my house A enjoy A done A part A before A although B enjoyed B played B role B after B because C enjoying C made C scene C only C but D enjoyable D watched D film D until D so B Read the text carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) Our life would be hard without rest and recreation And people have many different ideas of how to spend their free time If you enjoy doing a thing or activity in your free time, then you have a hobby A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, done during one’s own time A person’s hobbies depend on his age, character and personal interests An interesting thing to one person can be boring to another That’s why some people prefer reading, cooking, knitting, collecting, playing a musical instrument, photography or playing computer games while others prefer dancing, travelling, camping or sports A hobby is anything that you enjoy doing in your free time ………………… Different people have the same hobbies ………………… A hobby can provide us with relaxation ………………… Your hobby may be changed as you get older ………………… One person’s hobby may be a boring thing to another person ………………… C Choose the word which best fits each gap My favourite hobby is coin (1) It is also one of the oldest (2) of the world and is also called 'hobby of the Kings', as in the old times, it was only done by kings and elite class of the society It started for me some years back when my father used to come back (3) his foreign tours and give me coins of (4) countries I started collecting them in my money box and after that I always used to wait for my new coins as much I used to wait for my father Since then, it has become my favourite hobby This hobby has given me information about different countries of the world I feel extreme pleasure in (5) my collection to (6) It has also taught me this lesson that a life (7) A hobby is just (8) food without salt A collecting B collection C collected D collectors A hobby B hobbies C game D games A after B in C from D of A other B different C unlike D diverse A showing B show C shown D to show A other B another C others D person A with B about C without D of A as B like C if D likes D Choose the word which best fits each gap Breakfast is the (1) important meal of the day It provides the nutrients your body needs for good health, the calories it needs for (2) and helps to maintain your blood sugar level Studies have shown that people who don’t have breakfast have a low blood sugar level and are often slow, tired, hungry and (3) to concentrate Surprisingly, breakfast actually plays a part in weight control It's easier to (4) weight if you eat in the morning rather than later in the day Dividing the day’s calories (5) three meals helps take off weight more efficiently than (6) breakfast and having two larger meals a day does a healthy b tasty c main d most a strenght b power c energy d effort a able b enable c unable d capable a lose b put c gain d drop a in b into c up d for a skipping b making c buying d serving E Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets Some of the reasons for their good health are that they go fishing and eat what they catch, regularly gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables, go cycling and never drive when they can walk, often spend time with friends, they meet at people’s houses and play games, rarely buy food from a supermarket, regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for a its beauty b its centenarians c its subtropical climate d its cuisine The people of Okinawa _ a cook very well b eat a lot of meat c have an unhealthy diet d have the longest lifespan Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans? a They eat what they fish and grow b They often buy food at the supermarket c They exercise regularly d They enjoy socializing with friends A centenarian is a person who a is 100 years old b is almost 100 years old c is 100 years old or more d is 100 years old or less The Okinawans live a long life because a they have healthy diets and living habits b they walk as much as they can c they love gardening and going fishing d they only eat fruit and vegetables F Read the passage and circle T (true) or F (false) Community service is very important in social life As you know, our social life has both the rich and the poor people So it is necessary for us to take part in volunteer activities to help poor people and elderly people We can help them in various ways Firstly, it is easy for us to collect old clothes which we don’t need Besides, we can join volunteer activities to raise funds for the poor and the homeless in our country Finally, we can spend time talking with older people, sharing with poor children Through these activities, we can develop our leadership skill by organizing fund raising, providing food as well Community service is not necessary in our life T/ F We take part in volunteer activities to help rich people T/ F We don’t need to collect old clothes for the poor T/ F We shouldn’t talk with older people T/ F Community service can develop our leadership skill T/ F III DO AS DIRECTED: A Make a question for the underlined part of each sentence My favourite hobby is taking photos →……………………………………………………………………………………………… He spends most of his free time carving eggshells →……………………………………………………………………………………………… I often share my hobby with my best friend →……………………………………………………………………………………………… She went to the doctor because she had a high fever →……………………………………………………………………………………………… People need about 2.000 calories a day to stay in shape →……………………………………………………………………………………………… I started working as a volunteer in 2015 →……………………………………………………………………………………………… So far, we have provided food and clothes to people in need →……………………………………………………………………………………………… My mother has done charitable work for five years →……………………………………………………………………………………………… My hobby is photography →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 I started my hobby five years ago →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 I enjoy my hobby because I think it’s creative →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 I spend two hours a day on my hobby →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Jim usually plays volleyball in his free time →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 He plays volleyball three times a week →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 He often plays volleyball at the court near his school →……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 He likes to play volleyball with his friends →……………………………………………………………………………………………… B Reorder the following words to make meaningful sentences poor/ should/ the/ rich/ help/ the →…………………………………………………………………………………………… she/in/ close/ watching/ her/ is/ movies/ friends/ at / interested/ cinema/ the/ with/ →…………………………………………………………………………………………… away/ should/ the/ people/ give/ unused/ poor/ things/ to →…………………………………………………………………………………………… doing/ meaningful/ volunteer/ activity/ work/society/ is/ a/for →…………………………………………………………………………………………… night/ stop/ comic/ reading/ to/ books/ at/ go/ and/ bed/ early →…………………………………………………………………………… …………… hobby/ you/ have/ any / do/? →…………………………………………………………………………………………… his/ do/ what/ your/ brother/ free/ does/ in/ time/? →…………………………………………………………………………………………… he/ summer/ in/ climbing/ goes/ mountain/ the/ usually/ →…………………………………………………………………………………………… friends/ monopoly/ enjoy/ I/ with/ playing/ my/? →…………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 it/ boring/ because/ finds/ time/ models/ Jim/ takes/ lots of/ making/ →…………………………… ……………………………………………………………… C Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning This is the first time I have seen him → I have never I started studying English years ago → I have I haven't seen him since I left school → I last It started raining two days ago → It has I have never seen such a beautiful girl before → She is We have never had such a cold winter → It is The last time she kissed me was months ago → She hasn't It is a long time since we last met → We haven't When did you have it? → How long .? 10 She started driving month ago → She has * Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words 11 My friend is a big fan of K-Pop music → My friend is (fond) 12 Tom is interested in reality TV shows He doesn’t like game shows → Tom is (but) 13 She started to work for this volunteer organization in 2010 → She has (since) 14 The teacher has taught these students for three years → The teacher began (ago) 15 He was taken to the hospital His right leg was broken → His (so) VIII WRITING: What you every day to keep fit and better your health? ( Write a paragragh about 40-50 words) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Write a paragraph (40-50 words) to tell about your hobby ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Write a paragraph (40-50 words) to tell about about a community service that you have ever done .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... fish C like 10 A arrange B game C make 11 A volunteer B committee C guarantee 12 A chemistry B chemical C charity 13 A architect B church C childhood 14 A collage B cave C cycle 15 A child B... will not be so thirsty A B C D 10 He has a toothache, and he still eats a lot of sweet things A B C D 11 My hobbies is going hiking and shopping at weekends A B C D 12 If you eat more sugar, you... socializing with friends A centenarian is a person who a is 10 0 years old b is almost 10 0 years old c is 10 0 years old or more d is 10 0 years old or less The Okinawans live a long life because