FIRST ENGLISH MIDTERM DEFERRED EXAM FIRST TERM

Name: _______________________________________________________ Date: March ____ /24

TEACHER: Mr. Jairo Martinez 10th A – B – C

1. Select the correct answer according to the images. (0.6)

2. Choose the corresponding option according to each statement (0.5)

1.People often cry when they feel like this.

a. angry b. cold c. happy d. hungry e. sad f. thirsty
2. If we feel like this, we want to eat something.
a. afraid b. angry c. hungry d. sad e. thirsty f. tired
3. When we hate something, we sometimes feel like this.
a. afraid b. angry c. cold d. thirsty e. hungry f. sad
4. Some people usually feel like this when it's hot and need to drink something.
a. afraid b. angry c. cold d. happy e. hungry f. thirsty
5. A person feels like this when they need to sleep after a long day.
a. afraid b. angry c. tired d. hungry e. sad f. thirsty
3. Look over the following text and circle the correct options. (0.8)

"Teenage Triumphs: Upgrading Connections, Navigating Bonds, and Embracing Growth"

Hey teens,

Life's like this ongoing adventure where we're constantly (upgrading

- available) ourselves, discovering new things, and growing. The
(lure - addictive) of genuine connections is irresistible, drawing us
into a world where we can truly be ourselves. But sometimes, we
might feel tempted to (embrace - isolate) ourselves, to pull away
from others when things get tough. Instead, let's (nurture - immerse)
ourselves in the journey of personal (function - development),
(embracing - detaching) challenges and triumphs together. It's in
these shared experiences that our (acquaintance - bonds) deepen,
becoming stronger and more meaningful. So, let's support each other, push past anything that might
(hinder - teammate) our progress, and continue on this journey of growth and connection. Together, we've
got this! 🌟✨
4. Analyze the situations and complete them with the appropriate phrasal verbs. (0.5)

Break up- Get over - Look after - Rely on - Wolk out on

5. Choose the correct option based on the tenses Present Simple and Present Progressive. (0.5)

● 🎅
🧞 : How often ___________ pizza? 🧔: What _________________in English?
a.
: I like eating pizza on weekends.
are you eating b. you are eating
●
👽 : It ___________ to give reasons for or
against something.
c. do you eating d. do you eat

🫅 :___________how to speak English? a. does 'argue' mean/ means

👨‍🚀: No doubt! Valentina loves speaking
● b. is 'argue' meaning/ means
c. means argue/means
languages. d. are 'argue' mean/ is meaning

👽
a. Does she knows b. Does she knowing
c. Is she knowing d. Does she know ● : ________________to go to the
👩: What ___________ right now? 👩 ‍💻: Yes, he is available today.
doctor?
🧔: An exercise to learn the Present
●
a. need they do
Simple and Continuous. b. Are they needing
a. do you doing b. you are doing c. they are needing
c. do you do c. are you doing d. Do they need

6. Examine the context and circle the correct time expression. (0.5)

7. Complete the sentence. Use the present perfect simple or continuous form. (0.5)
 8. Read the text and complete the activities below.
Get ready for green lights, green hats, even green beer! Saint
Patrick's Day is on 17 March. Why is Ireland's national day such a
worldwide party?
In the 1971 film The Flight of the Doves, an Irish policeman lifts
up a little English girl so that she can see the nearby parade for
Saint Patrick's Day. He tells her, 'It's a great day for the Irish.' The
little girl exclaims, 'I'm not Irish!', to which the policeman replies,
'You don't have to be Irish to be Irish!' Saint Patrick's Day is the
national day of Ireland. Every 17 March, the day is celebrated
around the globe by millions of people, Irish and not-so-Irish.
Patrick, the man: Did you know that Saint Patrick himself was not actually Irish? It is thought that he was either Scottish
or Welsh, coming from a wealthy Christian family. Ancient documents suggest that, as a teenager, he was taken by Irish
pirates to work as a slave in Ireland. Once in his new country, he began to talk to Irish people about God, introducing his
Christian beliefs to the country.
Patrick and the snakes: Old legends say that, years ago, Ireland had a lot of snakes and that Saint Patrick used his
powers to chase them all into the sea. To this day, Ireland has many old statues of Saint Patrick, often with snakes at his
feet. Apparently, this is why Ireland has no native species of snakes (though most scientists suggest that this fact could be
more related to geographical reasons!).
International popularity: March 17 is a day for huge celebrations in Ireland. However, due to Ireland's history of
emigration, many people around the world consider themselves to be partly Irish because of their ancestral connections.
This means that Saint Patrick's Day parties take place around the world, from Boston to Tokyo, Sydney to Buenos Aires.
In fact, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.
Big parades: The most famous celebrations on Saint Patrick's Day are the parades. These are carnival-like events, where
people dress up and walk along the street, dancing or playing music. Often the parades include big lorries, specially
decorated in green. Many of the world's major cities have enormous parades. The largest is in New York, where 150,000
people participate in the parade and millions of people watch. The second largest is in Dublin, Ireland's capital city.
More 'modest' parades: Ireland itself is a relatively small country with few cities. However, most of its towns and
villages have their own 'mini' parades. Sometimes, these simply include a few tractors and the children from the local 1
school. The shortest known parade used to take place in the village of Dripsey, in southern Ireland. The length of the
parade was just 23 meters, between the village's two pubs. However, the Dripsey parade came to an end when one of the
two pubs sadly closed down!
A day for green: Another well-known aspect of Saint Patrick's Day is the color green. Around the world, many people
wear green clothes as a way of marking the day. In major cities, green lights illuminate famous global landmarks such as
the Colosseum in Rome or the Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. In Chicago, thousands of people watch as
special boats dye the river a bright green color. Students at Miami University in Ohio, USA, even have a 70-year-old
tradition of drinking special green 'Saint Patrick's' beer!
Wherever you're from, make sure you celebrate this 17 March by watching your local parade, drinking some Irish beer or
perhaps just by wearing a silly green hat. And don't forget to wish your friends a wonderful Saint Patrick's Day, or, as they
say in Ireland, 'Happy Paddy's Day!'

A. Match the words with the definitions. (0.4)

A) To chase something D) A landmark G) Actually

B) Apparently E) Ancestral H) A parade
C) Wealthy F) To dye something

● A line of people (or cars or lorries) that moves along a street to celebrate a special event or holiday. ( )
● In reality; in fact. ( )
● Rich. ( )
● To follow something quickly so that it will leave a place. ( )
● According to what has been said or written by others. ( )
● Related to your ancestors (people in your family who lived many years ago). ( )
● A famous building or monument which is easy to recognise. ( )
● To use a special substance to change the color of something. ( )
 B. Choose the correct answer. (0.4)

● In the film 'The Flight of the Doves', the ● The number of people who walk in the Saint
policeman speaks to the little girl in … Patrick's Day parade in New York is …
a. an arrogant way. a. over a hundred thousand.
b. a friendly way. b. over a million.
c. a confused way. c. less than in Dublin.
● Patrick first traveled to Ireland because he... ● The parade in the village of Dripsey is
a. was forced to go. famous because it …
b. wanted to teach people about God. a. was not very long.
c. was ill. b. was between two well-known pubs.
● Scientists believe that Ireland has no native c. included old tractors.
snakes because … ● In Chicago, the river is always green on
a. of the country's location. Saint Patrick's Day because of …
b. Saint Patrick chased them into the sea. a. a special green chemical.
c. the snakes come from other countries. b. small plants in the river.
● Saint Patrick's Day is the world's most c. special lights on boats.
popular … ● In Ohio, special green beer is usually drunk
a. celebration. by …
b. ancestral celebration. a. people over 70 years old.
c. festival from just one country. b. the Irish community.
c. students.

9. Choose the correct answer according to Janet’s experience text. (0,3)

1. What is the writer trying to do in
this article?
A. encourage tourists to visit Japan.

B. invite colleagues to learn Japanese.

C. describe her job in Japan.

D. share her curious experiences in Japan.

2. What can the reader find in this

article?
A. facts about Japanese culture.
B. ways to take a taxi in Tokyo.
C. an amusing story about a foreigner.
D. how to order food in restaurants.
3. The writer’s family and close
friends thought that she…
A. would be treated badly by colleagues.
B. would enjoy the Japanese culture and way
of life.
C. would not be able to make friends.
D. would miss them and would return before
time.