ENGLISH REVISION SHEET

SECOND TERM
AY (2016 - 2017)
Grade 10

Name: _____________________ Grade and Section: _______________

Teacher: ______________ Date: _________________________

A. Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that
follow. Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate.

Part A: Reading Comprehension

The Way of the World Bob Petersburg had been the top salesman at Midwest Motor Parts
for years. He had a network of clients that spread out in every direction. His clients loved
him for his affable manner and his honesty, and Bob felt that the world was his.

Maybe it was Bob’s for a little while, but then the world started changing around him. It
happened slowly at first with some of the other salesmen carrying pagers and using email
to deal with clients. Then his sales base started eroding. Many of his old clients were
retiring. Familiar faces had been replaced by young, cold faces. These new faces asked Bob
for his email address. Bob said that email could never replace the intimacy of a handwritten
letter.

Time passed and it continued to pass by Bob. Rick Summers was Bob’s manager and he
changed too. They played golf together and barbecued occasionally, but Rick's wife got sick
and he retired. Rick was replaced by Mike Christmas. Rick never bothered Bob about
embracing new business standards using computer, but Mike was from the new school. One
of Mike's first actions as sales chief was to issue company smart phones to every salesman.
When Bob did not send emails, take photos of signed purchase orders, or reply to Mike’s
text messages, Mike grew impatient with him.

One night Bob came home in a particularly somber mood. Mike had just thrashed him around
the office for the better part of an hour after Bob had lost a few more clients, and Bob
felt that the world had become a terrible place. He wanted nothing more than to run away
from his job, but he felt that he had to watch over his family. At that moment, however,
Bob’s family was watching over him. Noticing the pain that his father wore on his face, Bobby
Junior approached and asked him what was wrong. Bob Senior attempted to keep his
troubles from his son, but his emotional state was such that he just couldn't help but to
pour out his heart. Bobby wanted to help his Dad and he tried to listen, but he didn't know
anything about motor parts, salesmanship, or what Mike Christmas's problem was. But one
thing Bobby did know was how to work a mobile phone.

Bobby spent the next month teaching his old man how to use his company phone. He started
teaching his dad. It took Bob Senior three nights to beat the first level. Over the next few
weeks they worked on sending text messages, and then taking pictures, and then attaching
pictures to the text messages. By the time Bobby Junior finished teaching him about email.

Soon Bob began applying the skills that his son had taught him to his business. Bob was
stunned at how technology simplified many of the problems that he had run into in the past.
He filled orders for his clients though a purchase management system accessed from his
mobile phone while he waited for more purchase orders to arrive in his email. As his sales
climbed and became the salesman of the year.

Questions:

1-Identify the setting of the story.

The place: Bob’s office and his home in a small city
The time: In the past, before the use of technology and after
using compute pager and emails in business.( At the end of the last century and
beginning of this century)

2- Summarize the text: Five key events from beginning, middle and the end.

Answers will vary

 3-The genre is mainly a/an___________________________

a. Fable c- Science Fiction.

b. Autobiographical Story d-Reading Literature

4. What is the purpose of the author for writing this article?

To express ideas or emotions to make the readers understand a concept of
how the world changes as a result of technology (to show the influence of
technology) through telling
a story.

5. How would you describe the author’s writing style?

The writer’s style (including diction, tone, technique, purpose...) is very simple
but unique and effective, full of emotions because he chooses the words
carefully (The world is his) which creates a sense of satisfaction as well as
the words fit the context and the tone.
6. What is the general mood of the text? Give some details to support your answer.
The writer creates emotional effects or feelings in describing the characters and
events starting with happiness, satisfaction, then sadness & tension. But it ends
in satisfaction again.
“Bob felt that the world was his…”
“One night he came home in a particular somber mood….”

B. Direction: Read the Informational Text and answer the questions that
follow. Refer to the text to check your answers when appropriate.

Kevlar

Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times
stronger than steel? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than
500 degrees Fahrenheit? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber? This miraculous
fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical
instruments.

The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A
Polish American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kowlek was working for DuPont, an American
Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fiber to
be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had
to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the
problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough. Kwolek and her
group were synthesizing or creating fibers to test. During one of the steps in the
process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used
in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the
technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had
created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.

Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and
durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is
used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings, and tennis racquets. It is used in musical
instruments like drum heads, reeds, and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like
motorcycle safety jackets, gloves, and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to
stop bullets. Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained
15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel
plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests
like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half
of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006 there were over 2,000
documented police vest "saves," or instances where officers were protected from deadly
wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.

Kevlar is an amazing fabric not only for its hardness and durability, but also for its heat
resistance. Because of this it has been used to replace asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally
occurring material that is known for its ability to resist fire. Asbestos can resist temperatures
over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason it was used in roofs, electrical cables, and brake
pads, until people discovered that it causes cancer and other serious health problems. Kevlar
poses no such risks. It is lightweight, flexible, and resistant to fire. Therefore, it has proven
to be a good replacement for asbestos in many cases. Since its invention in 1964, Kevlar has
won its way into our lives. From musical instruments and brake pads to protective equipment
and sporting gear, Kevlar is everywhere. Every day of your life you are exposed to something
that was made better by Kevlar. Who'd have known?

Questions:
Circle the correct option to show your answer:

1. Which of the following is not a product that has been made with Kevlar?
a. Tennis racquets b. Bungee jumping cord
c. Brake pads d. Body armor

2. When was the first bulletproof vest invented?

a. 1964 b. 1975
c. 1990 d. 2006

3. For which of the following characteristics is Kevlar known?

a. Heat resistance b. Strength
c. Durability d. All of the above

4. Who is credited with inventing Kevlar?

a. Robert Kevlar b. Richard Armellino
c. Stephanie Kwolek d. None of the above

5. Which of the following caused the search for a fabric like Kevlar?
a. A shortage in the gasoline supply b. A desire to protect police officers
c. The need to replace asbestos d. The want of better musical instruments

6. A vest made of 15 layers of Kevlar with no steel plates could stop all but which
of the following rounds?
a. Handgun rounds b. Shotgun pellets
c. Rifle rounds d. It could stop all of the above

7. Why did people begin using asbestos in buildings?

a. It was extremely durable b. It was very heavy
c. It was poisonous to insects d. It was resistant to fire

8. According to the article, how many American police officers are estimated to
wear bulletproof vests daily?
a. 1,000 b. 2,000
c. Over half d. Almost all of them
9. How much stronger is Kevlar than steel?
 a. Half as b. As strong
c. Five times as strong d. 200 times as strong

10. What product was Kwolek trying to improve when she invented Kevlar?
a. Tires b. Milk
c. Brake pads d. Armor

Direction: Write to answer:

11. What was the reason that gave way to the invention of Kevlar?
On her way to create a lightweight and durable, fiber Kwolek created a milky white
solution by mixing two chemicals together and insisting on testing it .And she was
amazed of what she discovered

12. What are the salient features of Kevlar as a fiber?

Kevlar is an amazing fabric for its hardness, durability and heat resistance.

Part B: Language

A. Write the correct form of the Irregular Verb in Simple Past Tense:

1. I _________ (felt) bad when I got a low grade.

2. His car which we (bought) _____ last week (cost) _____ a lot of money.
3-If he had not (fallen) ________ he would not have (hurt) ____ himself.
4-I don’t know who (built) __________ this house.

B. Choose “have”, “has”. Then write the correct form of the Verb to show
Present perfect Tense:
1. (Have/Has) you ___________ (brougt) your camera?
2. The public (have/has) ___________ ( demanded) varying degrees of
accountability from politician.
3. Neither scientists nor the government (have/has) ___________ ( known)
for sure.
4. By the time it is noon, I will (have/has) ___________ (finished) this book.
C- Circle the Verb Tense error then rewrite each sentence on the given lines:
1. The students (is) striving to play basketball in the playground but some of
the boys (does) not allow them as it is their time.
The students are striving to play basketball in the playground but some of the
boys do not allow them as it is their time
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2. They (was planning) to work in collaboration to complete their project for
the Knowledge Fair.
They were planning to work in collaboration to complete their project for the
Knowledge Fair.
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3. The students didn’t (participated) in the final competition.

The students didn’t participate in the final competition
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4. I (has) an utmost wish to score higher in my writing exam for TOFEL.

I have an utmost wish to score higher in my writing exam for TOFEL.
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D. Circle the correct form of the Verb that agrees with the Subject:
1. The truth, not more stories, (is, are) what I want to hear.
2. Neither still air nor high winds (is, are) perfect for sailing.
3. Each of the conditions (get, gets) worse with oral infection.
4. Nobody with health concerns (hear, hears) it without asking questions.
5. Physics (is, are) the science of matter and energy.
E. Write a Complete Sentences by using the intended meaning written in parentheses
to show the correct type of tense:

1. (regret) action happening continuously in the present.

Any acceptable answer using (Present
progressive) _____________________
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2. (become) action completed in the past.

Any reasonable answer using (Simple Past)
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3. (go). action completed recently.
Any acceptable answer using( Present Perfect )
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4. (finish) action that will happen before a future action.

Any reasonable answer using ( Future Perfect )
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F. Rewrite the following sentence by using the Active Voice:
1.    “The Lady or The Tiger” was written by Frank R. Stockton.
Frank R. Stockton wrote “The Lady or The Tiger”.
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2.    The poem” There Will Come Soft Rain “was assigned to us by our teacher.
Our teacher assigned the poem “There Will Come Soft
Rain. _________________________________________________________
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3.    The accident on the Airport Road has been reported by the policeman.
The policeman has reported the accident on the
Airport Road. _____________________________________________________
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4.    By whom were you taught English?

Who taught you English?

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G. Rewrite the following sentences using the Passive Voice:

1. The teacher explained the lessons to the students.

The lessons were explained to the students by the teacher.
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2. The baby drinks milk five times a day.

Milk is drunk five times a day by the baby.
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 3. The students have answered all the revision sheet.
All the revision sheet has been answered by the students.
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4. They found him guilty of murder.

He was found guilty of murder by them.
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Part C: Vocabulary

A. fill the blanks with the correct word. The meaning of the text should stay the
same:

1. The plane moved with ____________ until it was close enough to attack.

A. edict B- stealth C-hiatus

2. Improving students’ language skills next semester is ________ goal.

A. literal B-plausible C- laudable

3. The animals has made a perfect _______ to its environment.

A. adaptation B- contemplation C- illustration

B. Figure out the meaning of the bold word by using the context clues in the sentence.
Circle the correct meaning of the word given in bold:

4. In the Arabic and Islamic culture, young people are taught to esteem their
ancestors.
A. revere
B. disrespect
 C. ascertain

5. By uncanny stroke of a good fortune, he became a wealthy man.

A. wicked
B. organized
C. weird

6. His supercilious attitude towards his classmate was extremely offensive.

A. omniscient
B. snobbish
C. humble

C. Use the following idioms in meaningful sentences:

7. Put your heads together:

Any acceptable and reasonable
answer. ____________________________________________________________
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8. Held my tongue:
Any acceptable and reasonable answer.
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D: Choose the correct synonym for each of the following words

1. contemptuous: a. scornful b. respectful c. deferential

2. casual: a. indifferent b. usual c. implacable

3. capricious: a. fickle b. cheerful c predictable

E: Choose the correct antonyms for each of the following words:

1. invulnerable: a. impervious b. unprotected c. immune

2. converge: a. meet b. merge c. separate

3. speculative: a. contemplative b. motivative c. factual
 Part D: Writing
More Successful people believe that “Teamwork makes the dream
work!” Using compound sentences, phrases, active & passive voice along with
the patterns of organization, write a Persuasive Essay to file your argument
on how UAE exhibits it through its diverse and multi-national structure where everyone
exert its efforts to built it on more stronger terms as a nation under a common cause
of progress.
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