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GRADE 10 Unit 8. NEW WAYS TO LEARN

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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1.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. digital

b)

B. personal

c)

C. excellent

d)

D. electric

2.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. similar

b)

B. symbolic

c)

C. effective

d)

D. eternal

3.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. successful

b)

B. cognitive

c)

C. different

d)

D. wonderful

4.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. efficient

b)

B. exciting

c)

C. distracting

d)

D. portable

5.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. convenient

b)

B. permanent

c)

C. attractive

d)

D. important

6.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. modernize

b)

B. organize

c)

C. indicate

d)

D. continue

7.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

A. graduate

b)

B. develop

c)

C. consider

d)

D. enable

8.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Personal ____ devices are useful for learning.

a)

A. electric

b)

B. electrical

c)

C. electronic

d)

D. electronical

9.

They’re excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

a)

A. equipments

b)

B. tools

c)

C. gadgets

d)

D. techniques

10.

In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures.

a)

A. around

b)

B. about

c)

C. for

d)

D. from

11.

Mrs Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday

a)

A. having

b)

B. making

c)

C. reading

d)

D. going

12.

Mrs Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday.

a)

A. having

b)

B. making

c)

C. reading

d)

D. going

13.

I really don’t ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

a)

A. take

b)

B. have

c)

C. mind

d)

D. see

14.

If the examiner can’t ____ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

a)

A. take

b)

B. bring

c)

C. make

d)

D. understand

15.

I would prefer to go to university and do a ____ in International Studies, rather than start work.

a)

A. certificate

b)

B. result

c)

C. degree

d)

D. qualification

16.

My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in ____ minds about it.

a)

A. my

b)

B. two

c)

C. some

d)

D. different

17.

Most computers have enough ____ to store a vast amount of information.

a)

A. database

b)

B. document

c)

C. memory

d)

D. word processor

18.

You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an) ____.

a)

A. access

b)

B. terminal

c)

C. web page

d)

C. modern

19.

Many people only use their computer as a ____. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

a)

A. word processor

b)

B. template

c)

C. document

d)

D. spreadsheet

20.

The World Wide Web is made up of millions of ____ created by anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

a)

A. newsgroups

b)

B. chatrooms

c)

C. users

d)

D. Sites

21.

On the web you can read ____ newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.

a)

A. virtual

b)

B. Online

c)

C. digital

d)

D. offline

22.

The World Wide Web is made up of millions of ____ created by anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

a)

A. newsgroups

b)

B. chatrooms

c)

C. users

d)

D. sites

23.

When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ____ a word - "hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!

a)

A. speak

b)

B. talk

c)

C. say

d)

D. tell

24.

I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I ____ progress.

a)

A. had

b)

B. made

c)

C. did

d)

D. produced

25.

I ____ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

a)

A, picked up

b)

B. took up

c)

C. made up

d)

D. saved up

26.

Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually ____ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.

a)

A. keep

b)

B. do

c)

C. improve

d)

D.hold

27.

If you're not sure what something means, ____ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.

a)

A. check up

b)

B. look up

c)

C. translate

d)

D. interpret

28.

Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, ____ in your notebook.

a)

A. keep it down

b)

B. put it down

c)

C. write it down

d)

D. spell it down

29.

I'm ____ for my English test tomorrow

a)

A. focusing

b)

B. meditating

c)

C. remembering

d)

D. revising

30.

He'll have to ____ and work harder or he'll fail the exam.

a)

A. pull his socks up

b)

B. polish his head

c)

C. empty his washing basket

d)

D. stick his neck out

31.

Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children hate her. She's such a ____.

a)

A. teacher's toy

b)

B. teacher's jewel

c)

C. teachers' pet

d)

D. teacher's sweet

32.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and ____ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.

a)

A. wave

b)

B. radiation

c)

C. radiator

d)

D. emission

33.

Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ____ modern technology.

a)

A. of

b)

B. from

c)

C. in

d)

D. with

34.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.

a)

A. affordable

b)

B. available

c)

C. feasible

d)

D. carriable

35.

Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.

a)

A. forbid

b)

B. prohibit

c)

C. divert

d)

D. neglect

36.

Permanent damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.

a)

A. Immediate

b)

B. Long lasting

c)

C. Short-term

d)

D. Serious

37.

If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

a)

A. interrupt

b)

B. supportive

c)

C. discouraging

d)

D. confusing

38.

For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.

a)

A. advertise

b)

B. popularize

c)

C. discourage

d)

D. Improve

39.

Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.

a)

A. fascinating

b)

B. tempting

c)

C. unsuitable

d)

D. illegal

40.

People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic headaches.

a)

A. suggests

b)

B. includes

c)

C. means

d)

D. contains

41.

. "Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” - “Is that the new restaurant ____ has just opened on the other side of town?"

a)

which

b)

where

c)

that it

d)

which it

42.

"Could you lend me some money?" – "I'd like you to give me one good reason ____ I should."

a)

that

b)

which

c)

who

d)

why

43.

. “What do you want to do this summer?” – “I think we should go somewhere ____ has plenty of sun and sand."

a)

who

b)

where

c)

when

d)

that

44.

Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices ____ have changed the way we think.

a)

what

b)

Ø

c)

whose

d)

that

45.

Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, ____ they later share with the class.

a)

Ø

b)

that

c)

which

d)

whose

46.

A tablet is perfect for people ____ work is to draw and write.

a)

who

b)

Ø

c)

which

d)

whose

47.

You can access the Internet, download programs and information ____ can help you understand the material and widen your knowledge.

a)

what

b)

that

c)

Ø

d)

who

48.

There are sites ____ you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

that

d)

which

49.

My teacher, ____ has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her teaching.

a)

she

b)

who she

c)

who

d)

whose

50.

That media player, ____ I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.

a)

Ø

b)

that

c)

what

d)

which

51.

The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, ____ most of them love.

a)

that

b)

Ø

c)

whose

d)

which

52.

Qualifications are exam results ____ prove you have reached a certain level.

a)

which

b)

Ø

c)

that

d)

which/ that

53.

In the USA, a public school is a state school, ____ is run by the government and is free to attend.

a)

that

b)

which

c)

who

d)

Ø

54.

Isn't that Tim, the boy ____ father owns a huge yacht?

a)

whose

b)

his

c)

which

d)

that

55.

Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John, ____ then sold it to Nick.

a)

which

b)

he

c)

whom

d)

who

56.

The people ____ courage you praised are now citizens.

a)

whose

b)

which

c)

whom

d)

that

57.

Your folks ____ live in farmhouses do not like the life of the city.

a)

whose

b)

who

c)

which

d)

they

58.

The book ____ she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.

a)

in that

b)

to whom

c)

for which

d)

that

59.

Those towns ____ you were looking at in Gaul are small.

a)

who

b)

where

c)

which

d)

whom

60.

In Helvetia I have seen a large city ____ many people live.

a)

at which

b)

which

c)

on which

d)

in which

61.

Personal __________ devices are useful for learning.

a)

electric

b)

electrical

c)

electronic

d)

electronic

62.

They’re excellent learning

___________. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

a)

equipments

b)

tools

c)

gadgets

d)

techniques

63.

In English class yesterday, we had a discussion __________ different cultures.

a)

around

b)

about

c)

for

d)

from

64.

Mrs. Dawson said that we were _________ our lesson in the library next Monday.

a)

having

b)

making

c)

reading

d)

go

65.

I really don’t _______ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

a)

take

b)

have

c)

mind

d)

see

66.

If the examiner can’t _________ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

a)

take

b)

bring

c)

make

d)

understand

67.

I would prefer to go to university and do a __________ in International Studies, rather than start work.

a)

certificate

b)

result

c)

degree

d)

qualification

68.

My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in __________ minds about it.

a)

my

b)

two

c)

some

d)

different

69.

Most computers have enough _________ to store a vast amount of information.

a)

database

b)

document

c)

memory

d)

word processor

70.

You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(n) ___________.

a)

access

b)

terminal

c)

web page

d)

modem

71.

Many people only use their computer as a __________. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.

a)

word processor

b)

template

c)

document

d)

spreadsheet

72.

The World Wide Web is made up of millions of _______ created any anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.

a)

newsgroup

b)

chatrooms

c)

users

d)

sites

73.

On the web you can read _________ newspaper or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.

a)

virtual

b)

online

c)

digital

d)

offline

74.

When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ________ a word – “hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!

a)

speak

b)

talk

c)

say

d)

tell

75.

I went to classes two evening a week and I was surprised at how quickly I __________ progress.

a)

had

b)

made

c)

did

d)

produced

76.

I _______ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.

a)

picked up

b)

took pup

c)

made up

d)

saved up

77.

Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually _________ a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.

a)

keep

b)

do

c)

improve

d)

hold

78.

If you’re not sure what something means, _________ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.

a)

check up

b)

look up

c)

translate

d)

interpret

79.

Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, __________ in your notebook.

a)

keep it down

b)

put it down

c)

write it down

d)

spell it down

80.

She had to _________ her First Certificate Exam three times.

a)

study

b)

take

c)

make

d)

do

81.

I’m __________ for my English test tomorrow.

a)

focusing

b)

meditating

c)

remembering

d)

revising

82.

He’ll have to _________ and work harder or he’ll fail the exam.

a)

pull his socks up

b)

polish his head

c)

empty his washing basket

d)

stick his neck out

83.

Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents. The other children hate her. She’s such a ____________.

a)

Teacher’s toy

b)

Teacher’s jewel

c)

Teacher’s pet

d)

Teacher’s sweet

84.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and _________ from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.

a)

wave

b)

radiation

c)

radiator

d)

emission

85.

Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited ________ modern technology.

a)

of

b)

from

c)

in

d)

with

86.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.

a)

affordable

b)

available

c)

feasible

d)

carriable

87.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.

a)

forbid

b)

prohibit

c)

divert

d)

neglect

88.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

Permanent damage to children’s body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.

a)

Immediate

b)

Long-lasting

c)

Short-term

d)

Serious

89.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

a)

interruptive

b)

supportive

c)

discouraging

d)

confusing

90.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.

a)

advertise

b)

popularize

c)

discourage

d)

improve

91.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures may spend many hours reading and watching and forget about their projects or assignments.

a)

fascinating

b)

tempting

c)

unsuitable

d)

illegal

92.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

People whose work involves using a computer for most of the day may suffer from chronic headaches.

a)

suggests

b)

includes

c)

means

d)

contain

93.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and textbooks with them to school.

a)

online

b)

electric

c)

computer-based

d)

modernized

94.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more stimulating way.

a)

interest-arousing

b)

performance-enhancing

c)

communication-promoting

d)

proficiency-raising

95.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

This new invention is useful in the classroom because it can engage students and provide them with opportunities to communicate meaningfully.

a)

pull

b)

attract

c)

encourage

d)

participate

96.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.

a)

necessary

b)

essential

c)

optional

d)

selective

97.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?

a)

neglect

b)

care

c)

notice

d)

consideration

98.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic devices.

a)

individual

b)

public

c)

private

d)

possessive

99.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.

a)

increased

b)

enhanced

c)

promoted

d)

deteriorated

100.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

It seems unthinkable today not to provide children with a decent education.

a)

sufficient

b)

adequate

c)

deficient

d)

proper

101.

Find the words which has a different sound in the part underlined.

a)

digital

b)

instruction

c)

mobile

d)

submit

102.

Find the words which has a different sound in the part underlined.

a)

access

b)

tablet

c)

deskstop

d)

present (n)

103.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

effective

b)

exciting

c)

distracting

d)

portable

104.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

demand

b)

laptop

c)

partner

d)

power

105.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

Technological devices make our lives ___________.

a)

lighter

b)

longer

c)

easier

d)

taller

106.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

The equipment is lightweight, _________ and easy to store.

a)

serious

b)

forgotten

c)

daily

d)

portable

107.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

If you're not sure what something means, __________ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.

a)

check up

b)

look up

c)

translate

d)

interpret

108.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

He doesn't have much ___________ of American history.

a)

know

b)

known

c)

knowledge

d)

knowledgeable

109.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

If you use electronic devices in the classroom, you may not be able to concentrate ______ your studies.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

of

d)

with

110.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

He took advantage _______ this opportunity to explain why he had done that.

a)

of

b)

in

c)

about

d)

for

111.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

The reason ________ I'm phoning you is to invite you to my birthday party.

a)

where

b)

when

c)

why

d)

what

112.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

A tablet is perfect for people _________ work is to draw and write.

a)

who

b)

whom

c)

whose

d)

which

113.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

Florida, __________ is known as the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.

a)

who

b)

that

c)

whom

d)

which

114.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

I'd like to see the photos _________________.

a)

who you took

b)

whom you took

c)

that you took

d)

whose you took

115.

Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect:

On the way home, we saw a lot of men, women, and dogs which were playing in the park.

a)

On

b)

a lot of

c)

which

d)

in

116.

Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect:

George, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the class.

a)

that

b)

late

c)

permitted

d)

to enter

117.

Choose the correct reply to the following conversation:

Hoa: "Thank you for letting me use the telephone."

Lan: "_______________"

a)

Congratulations!

b)

You're welcome.

c)

Thank you, too.

d)

Perhaps.

118.

Choose the correct reply to the following conversation:

Sarah: "How do you use the Internet for your study?"

Tom: "_______________"

a)

Searching for information.

b)

Watching my favourite cartoons.

c)

Listening to music.

d)

Playing online games.

119.

Combine the two sentences: (you must choose many answers)

I know the girl. She is going out with my cousin.

a)

I know the girl that is going out with my cousin.

b)

I know the girl whom is going out with my cousin.

c)

I know the girl whose is going out with my cousin.

d)

I know the girl which is going out with my cousin.

120.

Combine the two sentences:

I'd like you to meet Ann. She is my girlfriend.

a)

I'd like you to meet Ann, that is my girlfriend.

b)

I'd like you to meet Ann, who is my girlfriend.

c)

I'd like you to meet Ann, whom is my girlfriend.

d)

I'd like you to meet Ann, which is my girlfriend.