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SANTA ANA SCHOOLMIDTERM EXAM- EIGHTH

NAME: ____________________________________________CODE:_____ DATE: _________ COURSE: ______

Reading Comprehension:

Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions 1 - 9.

Marcia says that all of her friends have a cell phone, but Marcias mom doesn't want to buy her one.Marcia's mom doesn't want Marcia to play video games either. What is more, the Internet scares herMarcia's mom says, If Marcia has a cell phone, how do we know whom she is talking to? Video gamesare bad for you. The Internet is dangerous and uncontrolled. Its like having a gun in the house. Weshould just ban her from using the computer, and I'm not buying her a cell phone until she is eighteen

This is the only way we can be sure that Marcia is safe."

Marcias dad disagrees with Marcia's mom. Although he agrees that there are some dangers to it, helikes the Internet, and finds it to be very useful. The trouble is, he says, We just cant stop Marciafrom using the Internet, as this would put her at a disadvantage. What is more, I like video games. think that, when played in moderation, they are fun. Obviously, it is not good to play them withoutrestraint or self-control. Finally, I think Marcia needs a cell phone. We cant take these things away.

Questions

1) Which of the following best describes thedifference between Marcia's mom and Marcia'sdad?A. Mom wants to ban Marcia from using thecomputer, while dad likes to play video games.B. Mom thinks technology is dangerous, while dadthinks it can be useful.C. Mom cares little about Marcia's future, whiledad is very supportive.D. Mom is very strict while Dad is open minded.

2) Which of the following best describes thesimilarity between Marcia's mom and Marcia'sdad?A. Mom and dad both like technology.B. Mom and dad both think video games are bad.C. Mom and dad both think the internet isdangerous.D. Mom and dad both care about Marcia'swellbeing.

3) In paragraph 1, Marcia's mom says, "It's likehaving a gun in the house." She says this in ordertoA. support the idea that the Internet is dangerousB. reject the claim that guns can be safe if usedresponsiblyC. encourage Marcia's dad to purchase a gunD. explain why the Internet is uncontrolled

4) In paragraph 2, Marcia's dad says, "We justcant stop Marcia from using the Internet, as thiswould

put her at a disadvantage." What does Marcia'sdad mean by this?A. Marcia needs to learn how to use the internet ifshe wants to have friends in the future.B. Marcia should not stop using the internetbecause this will seriously slow her learning.C. If a person's ability to use the internetbecomes important in the future, Marcia will be ata loss.D. If Marcia does not learn to use the internet onher own, then she will never learn to recognize itsDangers.

5) In paragraph 2, Marcia's dad says, "Finally, Ithink Marcia needs a cell phone." Given what youknow about Marcias moms concerns, what is thebest reason Marcia's dad can provide to convinceMarcia's mom that Marcia needs a cell phone?A. Marcia can use her cell phone to talk to herfriends, instead of needing to borrow one of ours.B. Having a cell phone will teach Marcia how touse new technology.C. Because all of her friends have one, it would be

unfair to disallow Marcia to have a cell phone.D. If Marcia's is in trouble she can use her cellphone to call for help.

6) Which of the following describes a level ofgame play that Marcia' dad would disapprove of?A. On Saturday, Marcia plays video games allevening. The next day, she wakes up early andgoes for a walk through the woods near herhouse. When her friend calls Marcia, they talkabout what they are going to wear to school onMonday.

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B. Marcia plays video games for an hour or two.Then she eats lunch and meets her friends at theskating rink. That night, Marcia and her friends goto see a movie.C. Marcia plays video games all morning. Whenher friends ask her to come play outside, Marciatells them that she is too busy and continues toplay.D. Marcia plays video games for an hour everyday for five days straight. During these days, shedoes not watch any TV.

7) Marcia's mom can best be described asA. ridiculousB. carefulC. cruelD. rude

8) Marcia's dad can best be described asA. shamelessB. foolishC. wildD. reasonable

9) Which of the following would be the best wayfor Marcia to change the way her mom thinksabout technology?A. Read her a newspaper article that talks aboutthe importance of technology.B. Provide her an instruction manual detailinghow the latest cell phone functions.C. Take her to the library and show her the topfive most popular internet websites.D. Spend the weekend playing video games withher.

Choose the best answer simple presentvs. present progressive:

10) John __________ at this moment.a) arriveb) arrivesc) are arrivingd) is arriving

11. John always __________ on time for meetings.a) arriveb) arrives

c) are arrivingd) is arriving

12. Barbara usually __________ dinner for herhusband after work.

a) cookb) cooksc) are cookingd) is cooking

13. This week Barbara is away on business soTom __________ dinner for himself.

a) cookb) cooksc) are cookingd) is cooking

14. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons __________ to worktogether every day.

a) driveb) drivesc) are drivingd) is driving

SELECT THE CORRECT INDEFINITE PRONOUN.

15. I heard a noise _____________ in the distance.a. Somethingb. Anythingc. Anywhered. Somewhere

16. There's ____________ I can do for thema. Nothingb. Somewherec. Anybodyd. Anywhere

17. Does __________ live in that house?a. Anybodyb. Anythingc. Somethingd. Everybody

18. We can go ___________ we want to.a. Anywhereb. Somethingc. Everythingd. Everybody

19. Would you like __________ to eat?a. Nothing

b. Anythingc. Everythingd. Something

20. My teacher asked me __________.a. Anythingb. Somewherec. Somebodyd. Something

21. My teacher asked me __________.a. Anythingb. Somewherec. Somebodyd. Something

22. The shop is closed. ___________ has gonehome.

a. Nobodyb Everythingc. Somebodyd. Everybody

23. Do you know __________ who cooks Chinesefood?

a. Somewhereb. Anythingc. Anybodyd. Nobody

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24. There is ___________ at the door.a. Somebodyb. Everywherec. Somewhered. NothingSelect the correct answer:

25. You ________ speak to your brother and try tosolve that problem

a. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

26. We've been so busy lately! We _______ hire anew sales assistant.

a. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

27. You cannot go out with your friends. You

________ stay at home because you have fevera. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

28. The weather is really nice. We ________ go fora walk

a. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

29. Jane, you ________ rest; you look very tireda. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

30. I _________ go to the bank to get some moneya. Shouldb. Have toc. Must

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