Name :
Class : 10
THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
GRADE : 10 (2008 – 2009) TIME ALLOWED : 45’
I.Reading :
A.Read the text then choose the correct answer : (1.25ps)
ALFRED NOBEL
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite – a powerful
explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.
One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother’s death. The reporter
called him a salesman of death, “The dynamite king”, Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives –
lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the
world to think of him as a man of war.
He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune.
Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace.
Alfred Nobel died on December 10,1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision
changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
1. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is …………………………
A. a business B. an explosive C. a king D. a prize
2. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite …………………………
A. to make money B. to make war
C. to be the “Dynamite King” D. to save people’s lives
3. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when ………………………………
A. he invented dynamite B. he died C. his brother died D. he became a rich man
4. Alfred Nobel died at the age of …………………………………
A. thirty-three B. sixty C. sixty-three D. ninety-six
5. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science. literature and world peace ………………………………
A. every year B. every month C. every two years D. every four years
B. Cloze Text : Complete the passage with correct given words (1.25ps)
These days, the Internet has (6) ………………an essential tool for students. Using the Internet, students are
able to get-up-to-date (7) ……………… from a variety of sources including books, magazines reference libraries, newspapers,

21.Martha told me about students…………………………have taken the final examination 5 times.
A.whom B.which C.whose D.who
22.Could you tell me what this device is used ……………………………… ?
A.of B.about C.on D.for
23.Television can make things ……………………………because it presents information in an effective way.
A.memory B.memorial C.memorable D.memorably
24.We ………………………… a party on Sunday.Can you come ? – Yes , I’d love to.
A.are having B.are going to have C.will have D.have
25. ……………………………… practising very hard,he didn’t pass the driving test.
A.Because B.In spite of C.Although D.Because of
26.Walk …………………………… a school,then take the first turning on the left.my house is ………………………your right hand.
A.over / in B.on / on C.through / in D.past / on
* Circle the incorrect part :
27.If I will have to make a difficult decision,I always discuss it with my friends.
A B C D
28.David told me he is going to call me on Friday.
A B C D
*Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other words :
29. A.food B.foot C.school D.afternoon
30. A.enclose B.show C.cost D.window
III.Writing :
A.Rewrite the sentences using the given word : (0.5ps)
31.The actors performed out-of-doors.We saw them at Stratford.
The actors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
32.Study harder or you’ll fail the next exam.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
B.Use the given words to make complete sentences : (0.5ps)
33.The meeting / be / already cancel / because / manager / sick
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
34.How many / hour / you / spend / read / newspapers / everyday ?