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english 1-100

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator of «The Sea-Wolf»? (The Sea-Wolf)

a)

Humphrey Van Weyden

b)

Wolf Larsen

c)

Maud Brewster

d)

Death Larsen

e)

A sailor from Wolf’s crew

2.

What is Wolf Larsen’s personality like? (The Sea-Wolf)

a)

Cruel and selfish

b)

Kind and generous

c)

Weak and timid

d)

Lazy and indifferent

e)

Gentle but strict

3.

What happens at the end of the story? (The Sea-Wolf)

a)

Van Weyden and Brewster repair the ship and are rescued

b)

Wolf Larsen recovers and takes back control

c)

Death Larsen arrives and takes Van Weyden prisoner

d)

The island sinks into the ocean

e)

Van Weyden decides to stay on the island forever

4.

What confuses Van Weyden about Wolf? (The Sea-Wolf)

a)

his view of life

b)

his lack of intelligence

c)

his ruthlessness

d)

his materialism

e)

his ship

5.

The repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of words or in a stressed syllable.

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

6.

A strong comparison made by stating one thing is another, without using like or as.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

e)

personification

7.

A comparison of two things using like or as.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

e)

personification

8.

Giving human characteristics to objects and phenomena

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

e)

metaphor

9.

Exaggeration in order to draw attention to something

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

alliteration

e)

personification

10.

Replace the highlighted word: The school band is booked for a performance at the new club in the centre of town.

a)

gig

b)

vocals

c)

melody

d)

single

e)

lyrics

11.

Replace the highlighted word: I am the singer of the band but I also wrote the words for our latest song myself

a)

lyrics

b)

vocals

c)

melody

d)

single

e)

gig

12.

Replace the highlighted word: The teenage girl’s voice suits the tune of the song very nicely.

a)

melody

b)

vocals

c)

gig

d)

single

e)

lyrics

13.

Replace the highlighted word: The teen band is looking for members to perform the singing of their new record.

a)

vocals

b)

gig

c)

melody

d)

single

e)

lyrics

14.

Replace the highlighted word: The album’s first song was released last week.

a)

single

b)

vocals

c)

melody

d)

gig

e)

lyrics

15.

Choose the correct word The actor _____ played the lead role won an award for his performance.

a)

who

b)

which

c)

whom

d)

what

e)

whose

16.

Choose the correct word There are ___ people here that we can’t find a seat.

a)

so many

b)

so much

c)

such many

d)

such a

e)

so many a

17.

Choose the correct word Marzhan, ___ brother is an actor, told me about the show.

a)

whose

b)

whom

c)

which

d)

that

e)

who

18.

Choose the correct word Tolkyn goes to see his favourite singer ___ he performs.

a)

wherever

b)

where

c)

as far as

d)

whenever

e)

whatever

19.

Choose the correct item A(n) ___ by the renowned jazz musician Fatz Bender accompanied the live broadcast

a)

commentary

b)

rehearsal

c)

audition

d)

gripping

e)

manifest

20.

Choose the correct item They played some lovely ___ on the radio

a)

tunes

b)

lyrics

c)

vocals

d)

rehearsal

e)

performance

21.

Choose the correct item The symptoms of stress can ___ themselves in various ways.

a)

manifest

b)

opt

c)

restrict

d)

beam

e)

overrate

22.

Choose the correct item At first I believed her but then I saw the little ___ smile on her face

a)

mischievous

b)

manifest

c)

overrated

d)

commentary

e)

tunes

23.

Choose the correct item This dress is too long; let’s take the ___ up a bit

a)

hem

b)

lapel

c)

seam

d)

sleeves

e)

neck

24.

Choose the correct item For babies, it’s advisable to select clothes from natural fibres, such as ___

a)

cotton

b)

viscose

c)

rayon

d)

silk

e)

synthetics

25.

Choose the correct item A __ sample gives the manufacturer a clear idea on how the finished garment looks like.

a)

prototype

b)

niche

c)

motif

d)

viscose

e)

fashion

26.

Choose the correct item Could I have look at ___ sample, please?

a)

another

b)

other

c)

much

d)

something

e)

new

27.

Choose the correct item The young designer is becoming ____ sure of himself every day

a)

more and more

b)

the more

c)

the most

d)

much and much

e)

more and much

28.

Where was Jack London born?

a)

San Francisco, California

b)

New York, New York

c)

Chicago, Illinois

d)

London, England

e)

Seattle, Washington

29.

What kind of writing did Jack London produce?

a)

Novels, short stories, essays, and articles

b)

Only poetry

c)

Only newspaper articles

d)

Only plays

e)

Only biographies

30.

Why did Jack London leave college?

a)

He didn’t have enough money

b)

He wasn’t interested in studying

c)

He failed his exams

d)

He decided to travel instead

e)

The college closed down

31.

What was London searching for in Alaska?

a)

Gold

b)

A new home

c)

Inspiration for his writing

d)

A lost relative

e)

A job as a fisherman

32.

What happened when London tried to get published?

a)

He struggled at first but later found success

b)

He immediately became famous

c)

He decided to quit writing

d)

He only wrote for newspapers

e)

He became a teacher instead

33.

Why is the Mona Lisa’s smile considered special? (Text:What`s in a Smile?)

a)

Because it is unique and enigmatic

b)

Because it is very large

c)

Because Leonardo da Vinci wrote about it

d)

Because it is a scientific mystery

e)

Because it is only visible in certain lighting

34.

When do babies start smiling? (Text: What`s in a Smile?)

a)

Even in the womb

b)

After they start speaking

c)

Only when they see their mother

d)

When they are six months old

e)

Only after they learn to walk

35.

What is the evolutionary origin of smiling? (Text: What`s in a Smile?)

a)

It developed from primates showing closed teeth as a sign of non-aggression

b)

It started in the 18th century

c)

It was invented by early humans

d)

It was a reaction to pain

e)

It was first observed in birds

36.

What is the difference between a ‘social smile’ and a ‘Duchenne smile’? (Text: What`s in a Smile?)

a)

A Duchenne smile involves muscles around the eye area

b)

A social smile is always fake

c)

A Duchenne smile is always used for greetings

d)

A social smile is never seen in children

e)

A Duchenne smile only happens in extreme happiness

37.

What did Charles Darwin suggest about smiling? (Text:What`s in a Smile?)

a)

It is not just a response to positive emotions but also pleasure-inducing

b)

It is unique to humans

c)

It has no real benefits

d)

It is a learned behavior, not natural

e)

It only works when you are in a good mood

38.

What is one major issue humans face when expressing emotions? (Text: Passion or profit)

a)

It is difficult to put emotions into words

b)

People always understand emotions easily

c)

Self-expression has no real benefits

d)

Only art can be used for self-expression

e)

Writing is the only way to express emotions

39.

What is the main goal of self-expression, according to the passage? (Text: Passion or profit)

a)

To feel better about yourself

b)

To impress others with your art

c)

To become famous

d)

To follow strict artistic rules

e)

To make money immediately

40.

What does the passage suggest about turning a passion into a business? (Text: Passion or profit)

a)

It requires planning, research, and effort

b)

It happens naturally without effort

c)

It is impossible for most people

d)

Only famous artists can do it

e)

It is only successful with social media

41.

What is the main idea of the passage? (Text: The Journey of Clothes)

a)

The process of clothing production from design to wardrobe

b)

The history of fashion brands

c)

How to choose the best outfit in the morning

d)

The environmental impact of clothing

e)

How to start a fashion business

42.

What happens in the first phase of clothing production? (Text: The Journey of Clothes)

a)

Raw materials are sourced and fabrics are selected

b)

Clothes are packed and shipped

c)

The fabric is dyed in different colors

d)

Labels and price tags are attached

e)

Clothes are embroidered with logos

43.

Why do manufacturers pre-wash fabric at high temperatures? (Text: The Journey of Clothes)

a)

To prevent shrinkage when customers wash it

b)

To make it easier to sew

c)

To remove stains from production

d)

To change the fabric’s properties

44.

What does "mischievous smirk" mean?

a)

A sly or playful smile that suggests someone is up to something sneaky or teasing.

b)

A sad and disappointed facial expression.

c)

A wide and cheerful grin showing happiness.

d)

A blank expression with no emotion.

e)

A fearful look showing nervousness.

45.

What does "therapeutic" mean?

a)

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

b)

Causing stress and anxiety.

c)

Related to physical exercise and sports.

d)

A type of scientific experiment.

e)

Something that is purely for entertainment.

46.

Which of the following is a synonym for "violent"?

a)

Aggressive and forceful

b)

Calm and peaceful

c)

Gentle and kind

d)

Quiet and soft

e)

Slow and careful

47.

What has contributed to Kazakhstan's emergence in the fashion industry? (Text:Fashion power)

a)

Its booming economy and increasing cultural diversity

b)

Its long history of being a fashion capital

c)

The decline of international fashion industries

d)

Strict government regulations on clothing

e)

The ban on importing foreign fabrics

48.

What challenge did Kazakhstan face in its fashion industry? (Text:Fashion power)

a)

The importation of inferior-quality fabrics

b)

A complete lack of interest in fashion

c)

The absence of any local designers

d)

A ban on participating in international fashion events

e)

A shortage of skilled tailors and workers

49.

What concern do some people have about Kazakhstan’s fashion industry? (Text:Fashion power)

a)

That people are becoming obsessed with designer brands

b)

That the economy is too weak to support fashion growth

c)

That international designers are copying Kazakh styles

d)

That fashion designers are refusing to modernize

e)

That the fashion industry is not growing fast enough

50.

What does "individualist" mean?

a)

A person who values independence and self-reliance

b)

Someone who always follows the crowd

c)

A person who dislikes making personal decisions

d)

Someone who depends on others for guidance

e)

A person who avoids expressing personal opinions

51.

What is the opposite of "vivid"?

a)

Dull and faded

b)

Bright and colorful

c)

Clear and striking

d)

Lively and intense

e)

Sharp and detailed

52.

Choose the correct item Berik is not __ creative as he is hard working.

a)

so much

b)

nowhere near

c)

by far

d)

just as

e)

so many

53.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian time-measuring instrument? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

Merkhet

b)

Clepsydra

c)

Sundial

d)

Astrolabe

e)

Gnomon

54.

What was the primary function of the merkhet? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

Measuring time using the stars

b)

Determining the distance between objects

c)

Using sunlight to create shadows

d)

Recording historical events

e)

Constructing buildings

55.

What was used together with the merkhet to measure time? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

A string with a plumb bob

b)

An hourglass

c)

A stone tablet

d)

A copper disk

e)

A wax tablet

56.

What was the disadvantage of sundials? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

They were useless at night

b)

They only worked in summer

c)

They could not be used indoors

d)

They depended on the moon

e)

They were too complicated to make

57.

What was the main working principle of the merkhet? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

Aligning the instrument with the North Star

b)

Using reflected light

c)

Applying magnetism

d)

Tracking the movement of the sun

e)

Measuring water flow

58.

How many people were required to use the merkhet effectively? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

Two

b)

One

c)

Three

d)

Four

e)

Five

59.

What modern tool serves a similar purpose to the merkhet? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

A spirit level

b)

A telescope

c)

A compass

d)

A stopwatch

e)

A ruler

60.

Where can an authentic merkhet be found today? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

The Science Museum in London

b)

The Louvre in Paris

c)

The British Museum

d)

The Smithsonian Institution

e)

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

61.

What role did hieroglyphs play in Egyptian society? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

They were used to record history

b)

They were only for religious texts

c)

They were a form of currency

d)

They were used to build structures

e)

They had no connection to science

62.

What did ancient Egyptians divide into smaller units using the merkhet? (The star clock of ancient Egypt)

a)

Nighttime

b)

The months of the year

c)

The distances between cities

d)

The calendar

e)

The hours of the day

63.

How did the Romans divide the day and night? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Into 12 hours each

b)

Into 10 hours each

c)

Into 24 equal hours

d)

Into 6-hour segments

e)

Into 8-hour shifts

64.

Why did the length of a Roman hour change? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

It depended on the season

b)

It was based on a fixed 60-minute system

c)

It was determined by the phases of the moon

d)

It changed according to the emperor’s orders

e)

It was measured by water clocks only

65.

How long was a Roman hour in winter? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Around 45 minutes

b)

Exactly 60 minutes

c)

About 75 minutes

d)

Around 30 minutes

e)

About 90 minutes

66.

What does "meridies" mean in the text? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Midday

b)

Midnight

c)

Sunrise

d)

Sunset

e)

Timekeeping

67.

What device did the Romans use to tell time at night? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Clepsydra (water-clocks)

b)

Sundials

c)

Hourglasses

d)

Astrolabes

e)

Star charts

68.

How did the Roman army divide the night? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Into four equal parts of three hours

b)

Into six equal parts of two hours

c)

Into three equal parts of four hours

d)

Into twelve equal parts of one hour

e)

Into two equal parts of six hours

69.

What was an alternative to early timekeeping devices? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Estimating time by the Sun or stars

b)

Using bells to signal hours

c)

Measuring shadows on buildings

d)

Relying on seasonal calendars

e)

Counting steps taken per hour

70.

Where is one of the most famous ancient clocks located? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

Athens, Greece

b)

Rome, Italy

c)

Alexandria, Egypt

d)

Carthage, Tunisia

e)

Pompeii, Italy

71.

What is Andronicus’ Tower also known as? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

The Tower of the Winds

b)

The Roman Time Tower

c)

The Clock of the Gods

d)

The Celestial Sundial

e)

The Emperor’s Observatory

72.

What features does the Tower of the Winds have? (Timekeeping in ancient Rome)

a)

A large clepsydra and nine sundials

b)

A massive bell and an hourglass

c)

A mechanical clock and a sun calendar

d)

A lunar dial and an astrological chart

e)

A statue of a Roman timekeeper

73.

Who is the founder of SBTV? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Jamal Edwards

b)

Nicko Williamson

c)

Maulen Akhmetov

d)

Richard Branson

e)

Elon Musk

74.

At what age did Jamal Edwards start his channel? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

15

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

e)

30

75.

What kind of videos did Edwards first upload? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Freestyle rap sessions

b)

Business interviews

c)

Car reviews

d)

Cooking tutorials

e)

Travel documentaries

76.

Why was Edwards' channel different from mainstream media? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

It featured underground talent

b)

It only showed famous artists

c)

It focused on global news

d)

It was a sports channel

e)

It was a government project

77.

What was the main source of revenue for SBTV? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Advertising

b)

Government funding

c)

Crowdfunding

d)

Merchandise sales

e)

Donations

78.

What advice does Edwards give to young entrepreneurs? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Work hard and never give up

b)

Wait for the right opportunity

c)

Invest all your savings immediately

d)

Avoid risks at all costs

e)

Follow only traditional career paths

79.

What award did Edwards receive in 2017? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

An MBE

b)

A Grammy

c)

A Nobel Prize

d)

An Oscar

e)

A Pulitzer Prize

80.

What company did Nicko Williamson found? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Climatecars

b)

Uber

c)

Tesla

d)

Bolt

e)

Lyft

81.

What industry is Williamson's company in? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Transportation

b)

Fashion

c)

Music

d)

Agriculture

e)

Construction

82.

What is unique about Climatecars? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

It uses environmentally friendly vehicles

b)

It only serves luxury clients

c)

It operates only in rural areas

d)

It offers free rides

e)

It is a bicycle rental service

83.

Why did Williamson start his company? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

To create a greener alternative to taxis

b)

To compete with Uber

c)

To offer the cheapest rides

d)

To support oil companies

e)

To help racing teams

84.

What challenges did Williamson face? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

High costs of electric vehicles

b)

Lack of government support

c)

No competition in the market

d)

No demand for eco-friendly transport

e)

Difficulty in hiring drivers

85.

What kind of taxis does Climatecars use? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Hybrid and electric vehicles

b)

Luxury sports cars

c)

Traditional black cabs

d)

Motorbikes

e)

Diesel-powered cars

86.

How does Climatecars compare to regular taxi companies? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

It focuses on sustainability

b)

It has fewer drivers

c)

It only serves VIP clients

d)

It offers faster rides

e)

It operates worldwide

87.

What helped Williamson succeed in his business? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

His determination and innovation

b)

A large inheritance

c)

Government funding

d)

Monopoly in the market

e)

Celebrity endorsements

88.

What do both Edwards and Williamson have in common? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

They started their businesses at a young age

b)

They inherited family businesses

c)

They work in the fashion industry

d)

They both studied law

e)

They launched social media platforms

89.

What lesson can be learned from their stories? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Hard work and innovation lead to success

b)

Success only comes with luck

c)

Traditional jobs are always the best option

d)

Entrepreneurship is only for the wealthy

e)

Failure should be avoided at all costs

90.

What role does technology play in their businesses? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

It is the foundation of their success

b)

It plays a minor role

c)

It has no impact on their industries

d)

It only helps with marketing

e)

It limits their growth

91.

What does Edwards believe about pursuing dreams? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

You should never give up

b)

You should wait for the perfect opportunity

c)

You should always work alone

d)

You should only follow others' advice

e)

You should avoid risks

92.

What is the main idea of the text? (Young Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark)

a)

Young entrepreneurs can achieve great success through innovation and determination

b)

Success is only for people with money

c)

Starting a business is easy and risk-free

d)

Only traditional careers lead to success

e)

Entrepreneurship is becoming less popular

93.

What does "intellectual" mean?

a)

Related to intelligence and deep thinking

b)

Focused only on physical strength

c)

Lacking knowledge or education

d)

Concerned with emotions rather than reasoning

e)

Simple and easy to understand

94.

Which of the following is a synonym for "enigmatic"?

a)

Mysterious and puzzling

b)

Clear and obvious

c)

Boring and uninteresting

d)

Simple and straightforward

e)

Ordinary and predictable

95.

Which of the following is a synonym for "therapeutic"?

a)

Healing and beneficial

b)

Harmful and damaging

c)

Useless and ineffective

d)

Painful and unpleasant

e)

Unrelated to health or well-being

96.

Which of the following is a synonym for "manifest"?

a)

Clear and obvious

b)

Hidden and unclear

c)

Weak and uncertain

d)

Complicated and confusing

e)

Doubtful and mysterious

97.

Which of the following is a synonym for "vivid"?

a)

Bright and clear

b)

Dull and faded

c)

Weak and lifeless

d)

Boring and uninteresting

e)

Unclear and confusing

98.

Which of the following is a synonym for "expressive"?

a)

Full of meaning and emotion

b)

Dull and emotionless

c)

Quiet and uncommunicative

d)

Confusing and unclear

e)

Simple and plain

99.

What does "predecessor" mean?

a)

A person who held a position or role before someone else

b)

A person who replaces someone in a job or role

c)

A close friend or colleague

d)

Someone who works alongside another person

e)

A newcomer with no prior experience

100.

What does "fashionista" mean? (Text:Fashion power)

a)

Someone who is very passionate about fashion and follows trends closely

b)

A person who dislikes fashion and wears simple clothes

c)

Someone who only wears traditional clothing

d)

A designer who creates furniture and home decor

e)

A person who prefers old-fashioned styles and avoids trends