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Grade 10 Term 1 Sample Test
Part 1
Did you know that young people today are spending more than tow than hours a day sitting in front of a screen ?They watch television search the internet on their computers play computer games on their tabiets and send messages on their smartpones
some people argue that these activities are educational and are good for us but I disagree I think we should switch off the screen more often
firstly sitting for long periods of time computer can give us bad posture many back and neck probiems start by sitting badly when we look at a screen sitting for long periods with out doing any exercise can also make us overweight or obese
secondly looking at a screen for long periods lsnt good for our eyesight all the muscles in our body need exercise our eyes are muscles so they need exercise too we want to koop them healthy
an other problem is the blue light from a screen lf we dont switch off our electronic devices at night our brains will think it is still daytime and we might not be able to sleep
and finally using electronic can stop us talking to people and making friends
so why do people spend so much time on their screens ?and what should we do about it
experts say we shouldnt spend more than two hoursa day in front of a screen they also say that young people should spend at least one hour a day doing proper exercise they say that doing some exercise as well as spending time looking at a screen is much better than doing no exercise but many people forget to exercise and thats the problem
so in summary Ithink its very important to switch off the screen
Example : How much time are young people spending each day sitting in front of a screen ?
A Two hours a day
B Fewer than two hours a day
C More than two hours a day
D One hour a day
What would be a good title for this article
A Use your screens more
B Switch off the screen
C The problem with sitting for short periods
D Experts say exercise less
How does author support his opinions the text
A the author quotes the result of survey
B the author writes about his own personal problems
C the author tells us experts say
D the author tells us search the internet for more information
Some people disagree with the author opinion that we should switch off our screen more often
A true
B False
Blue light from a screen can confuse our brains as to what time of day
A true
B False
The author says using electronic devices can have a negative impact on our social lives
A true
B False
Part 2
Every day people all over the world use technology in different ways some people think that technology is very important while others dont like using technology at all
For me modern technology is extremely useful and I think everyone should use it Although using technology every day can sometimes have disadvantages However overall technology makes people lives easier
Firstly I think that technology is really important because I can do many things with just one gadget For example I can use my smartphone to take photos and videos make phone calls and even play games Also my smartphone is very helpful when I have to travel somewhere new
If I get lost I use the map on my smartphone to get directions or contact my friends and family by phone without my smartphone I would or contact my
about carrying a camera to take photos a map a mobile phone and computer with me very day Having a small gadget that can do many different things is one reason why technology is so great
Secondly when I need to talk to my family technology makes it easier for me to contact my family and friends With tablets and laptop computer I can email or live chat from any place and at any time I can also live chat with people across the world using technology whereas without it I would have to travel to meet them
In conclusion these are the main reasons why I think modem technology is so important I use technology every day because it makes for me to do thing Some people think technology will make our lives worse but it to make their lives easier
Read the article about technology and choose title for each paragraph
Write the letter of the title on the line the first one is done for you you can use each title only once There is one title you do not need
Example : paragraph 1 D
………paragraph 2
…………paragraph 3
………….paragraph 4
…………paragraph 5
……………paragraph 6
A Importance of technology
B communication made easy
C Technology -good or bad
D Technology today
E Everything in one place
F why I use technology
Read the article again and complete the missing information in the table According to Khalid what are at least 3 different thing you can do with smartphones and at least 2 different things you can with a laptop
laptop | smartphone |
9……………….. | 6……………. |
10……………… | 7…………….. |
8………………. |
Writing
Think about an item of technology that you use often Write a customer review for technology website about the item Write about these points
What is the technology and what can it do
Are there any disadvantages of this technology
How might this technology change in the future
Write 160-180 words
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