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(3) CLASS 10. Contents ªª 1st IEO 2010 ªª 2nd IEO 2011 ªª 3rd IEO 2012 - SET A ªª 3rd IEO 2012 - SET B ªª 4th IEO 2013 - SET A ªª 4th IEO 2013 - SET B ªª 5th IEO 2014 - SET A ªª 5th IEO 2014 - SET B.

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(11) Class 10 1st. Year 2010. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(12) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. . . WORD & STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE . Choose the odd pair. 1. . A. B. C. D. . cat: feline monkey: simian horse: stallion cow: bovine . 2. . A. B. C. D. . shrug: shoulders fold: arms bite: nails clench: fingers . Choose the odd one out from each set of words. 3. . A. B. C. D. . praise flatter complement laud . 4. . A. B. C. D. . guitar sitar tabla mandolin . 5. . A. B. C. D. . stamps coins antiques paints . 6. . A. B. C. D. . useless hopeless priceless thoughtless . Choose the odd one out from these expressions. 7. . A. B. C. D. . cloudy suspicion thunderous applause sunny disposition whirlwind romance. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(13) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. Choose the right spelling. 8. . The actor was ______________ when his wig came off the stage. A. embbarassed B. embarrassed C. embrrased D. emberrassed . Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. 9. . The police have been ______________the house for weeks. A. seeing B. entering C. finding D. watching . 10. Akash is______________ ; he promises to do things but very often doesn’t keep his word. A. unreliable B. inflexible C. impractical D. unpleasant . 11. Why are you giving me the ______________? Have I done something to upset you? A. cold feet B. cold shoulder C. cold look D. cold blood . 12. He was so furious that he ______________ before I could explain. A. rang off B. rang back C. rang out D. rang in . 13. Simon was all ready to do the bungee jump but at the last moment he _________ A. checked out. B. chickened out. C. sneaked out. D. ratted out.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(14) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. 14. Deepika has ______________ shoulders and a small waist. A. vast B. wide C. broad D. large 15. The poor investors were left ______________ when the company went bankrupt. A. B. C. D. . high and mighty high and tight high and low high and dry . Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by choosing one of the 4 options given below the sentence. 16. I’ve thought about what you said, and now, I ____   what you mean. A. see B. saw C. will see D. am seeing 17. If you had reserved our seats, we ___________________ travel  in the last row of the bus last night. A. B. C. D. . wouldn’t have to wouldn’t have had to would have had to would have to . 18. He came to the party dressed in his ________________  jeans. A. old blue tattered usual B. usual blue old tattered C. usual old blue tattered D. usual tattered old blue 19. I don’t think I heard you correctly: “Who ___________  wanted to meet me this morning?” A. did you say B. you did say C. you said that D. said you that. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(15) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. 20. _______________ cannot be expected to live on their savings. A. Unemployed B. All unemployed C. An unemployed D. The unemployed 21. The Indian wrestlers won the gold, silver and bronze.  _____________________  went to them. A. First three places B. The first three places C. The three first places D. Three first places . Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, mark ‘D'. 22. Several of the letters / typed by the new secretary / they were full of mistakes. / A B C No error D 23. She uses too much of oil / in her cooking / and that is not good for health. / No error A B C D Given below are sets of two sentences. Both sentences may be right or both wrong or one of the two may be right. Select the correct option. 24.    P. She told them that had enjoyed every moment of her visit. Q. . He said them that they must come to his wedding without fail. . A. B. C. D. . both right both wrong only P right only Q right . 25.    P. . The success of the plan is dependent in your cooperation. . Q. We are banking on your assistance. A. B. C. D. . both right both wrong only P right only Q right. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(16) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. READING Passage 1 RD: . When you were in prison all those years ago on Robben Island and elsewhere, was there something that came back to you, something you  had either in your mind, a message or passage from a book, a song,  something that helped sustain you and keep up your spirits? . Mandela: . There was a poem by an English poet, W. E. Henley, called ‘Invictus.’ The last lines go: It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. . 26. According to the text, which of the following statements is true? A. . Mandela  read ‘Invictus’ while he was on Robben Island. . B. . W.E. Henley wrote  ‘Invictus’ on Robben Island. . C. . ‘Invictus’ is a film based on Mandela’s life. . D. . Mandela quoted lines from the poem, ‘Invictus’. . 27. These lines of the poem were special to Mandela because A. . they made him feel at peace. . B. . they gave him strength and hope. . C. . they freed him from punishment. . D. . they made him feel like a captain. . 28. This text is more likely to be A. . a piece of poetry and literature. . B. . an excerpt from an interview. . C. . a scene from a play. . D. . a dialogue from a film.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(17) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. Passage 2 Ha long bay is the premier tourist destination in northern Vietnam. The vast majority of visitors come on organized tours from Hanoi, traveling by road to Ha Long City on the bay’s northern shore. While an organized tour is without doubt the easiest option, it’s perfectly possible—though not necessarily any cheaper— to do it under your own steam. Both Ha Long City and Cat Ba, the other main jumping—off point, on the southern edge of the bay, can be easily reached by public transport. . 29. According to the text which of the following statements is true? A. . An organized tour is definitely the most economical option. . B. . Touring on your own in a steam boat is cheaper. . C. . Undoubtedly organized tours are easy though expensive. . D. . Touring on one’s own is possible but still expensive. . 30. Ha Long City and Cat Ba being ‘jumping‐off points’ means that one can A. . start a new journey from these places. . B. . make a change of plans from these places. . C. . get off the steam boat at these places. . D. . take off or land at the bay near these places. . 31. The phrase ‘to do it under your own steam’ means to A. . get somewhere quicker at a great speed. . B. . do something more exciting and fun. . C. . get somewhere without paying much. . D. . get somewhere without the help of others.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(18) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. Passgae 3 Hari is at the Plaza Hotel in Porna City.  He has only Rs 650 and it is half past two. He has to be at the Navi Bai Airport in Hingoda at five. Ø . He can take a taxi but it is often slow because of the traffic. The journey takes about two hours and costs about Rs 750. . Ø . He can take a subway to Dubli train station in Hingoda and then a bus to the airport terminal, a journey of about three hours. The subway costs Rs 150 and the Airport minibus costs Rs 300. . Ø . He can walk through the City Garden to the Nagaram port (about thirty minutes). From there he can take the subway to Dubli train station in Hingoda (Rs 150), a journey of about two hours and then an Air Train to Navi Bai Airport station. There is an Air Train every hour on the hour which costs Rs 400 and takes 10 minutes. . Ø . He can take the subway near the Hotel to Munni River station. It takes 20 minutes and costs Rs 150. From there he can take the Airport Express bus. The journey takes about ninety minutes and costs Rs 450. In the afternoon, the buses leave every 25 minutes at three o’clock, twenty five past three and ten to four, etc. . 32. The best way for Hari to reach the airport is to take A. B. C. D. . a taxi all the way to the airport. the subway and then the minibus. the subway and the Air Train. the subway and the Express bus. . 33. Hari tends to get carsick, he should actually have A. B. C. D. . started at a quarter past two and gone to the Munni River station. started at two and walked to Nagaram port. started at half past one and walked to Nagaram port . started at two and taken a subway to Dubli train station. . Passgae 4 Sniffer dog Tucker uses his nose to help researchers find out why a killer whale population off the northwest coast of the United States is in decline. He searches for whale faeces floating on the surface of the water, which are then collected for examination. He is one of an elite team of detection dogs used by scientists studying a number of species including right whales and killer whales.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(19) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. Scientists have been using Conservation Canines in their research since 1997. These dogs have enabled them to non‐invasively access vast amounts of genetic and physiological information which is used to tackle conservation problems around the world. Such information has proved vital for determining the causes and consequences of human disturbances on wildlife as well as the actions needed to mitigate such impacts. The ideal detection dog is extremely energetic with an excessive play drive. These dogs will happily work all day long, motivated by the expectation of a ball game as reward for sample detection. The obsessive, high‐energy personalities of detection dogs also make them difficult to maintain as pets. As a result, they frequently find themselves abandoned to animal shelters, facing euthanasia. The programme rescues these dogs and offers them a satisfying career in conservation research. 34. Tucker sniffs for A. whale faeces. B. whale species. C. whale waste. D. whale pods. 35. According to the text there are ________________detection dogs like Tucker. A. only a select few B. many breeds of C. hardly any D. only a top few 36. The dogs are special because they assist in research without A. accessing genetic information of whales. B. disturbing or cutting up whales. C. invading the northwest coastline. D. disturbing the wildlife population. 37. The ideal detection dog A. is energetic and playful with an interest in a game. B. has energy and bounce and is immersed in play. C. is lively, vigorous, hardworking with a passion for play. D. has bounce, an obsessive personality and is impossible. 38. This excerpt is most likely to be found in studies related to A. human ecology. B. canine  conservation. C. physiology and genetics. D. biology and conservation.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(20) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. Passage 5 Interviewer: Maya Angelou: . What other qualities do you think made him an effective leader? Intelligence, a very profound intelligence. Now, that does not always go hand‐in‐hand with intellect. With Dr. King, it did. But I point out that intelligence is a separate gift, for the benefit of students, so that they may think of themselves as intellectual and not very intelligent, or intelligent and not very intellectual. One hopes, of course, that they try to bring the two virtues, the two elements, into their lives at the same time. Dr. King was profoundly intelligent. That is to say, he was able to see, to examine, to analyze, to evaluate, to measure the climate of the times, the expediency of his calling, of his ministry. That's intelligence. Now intellect, of course, helped him to be able to explain what he saw with grace and eloquence and wonderful quotations, whether from Paul Laurence Dunbar or Longfellow. That was out of the virtue of his studies. . 39. The question in the first line is one that A. the interviewer has asked Dr. King. B. Maya Angelou has asked Dr. King. C. was put to Maya Angelou about Dr. King. D. was put to Dr. King about Maya Angelou. 40. According to the text, Maya Angelou does not believe that intelligence and intellect A. are both virtues. B. are two elements. C. differ greatly. D. exist together. . SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION Spoken Expression Choose the correct option to complete the dialogue. 41. Kuldeep: Ma’am, I need to talk to you. When can I see you? Teacher: How about Monday? Kuldeep: _________________________________ A. Monday is not convenient. B. But it is a holiday. C. Your assignments are too difficult. D. I have a small problem. Can I talk to you today? Teacher: Oh I see. After five? 42. Aijaz: I hate mathematics. I think it was invented to trouble people like me. Dolly: ________________________________________ A. Oh come on! Maths is fun. You should just get your basics right. B. Don’t exaggerate. You are not that important to mathematicians. C. Don’t let Mr. Reddy, our Maths teacher hear you. You’ll regret it. D. I don’t believe that maths was invented just to trouble someone. Aijaz: . I need to! Maybe I’ll ask your father to help me.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(21) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. 43. Avani: Pranav: . Will you come with me to Taru’s house this evening? ______________________________________ A. B. C. D. . Avani: 44. John: Aunty: John: . You know I don’t like Taru. Not today. I have a test. Amma’s told you not to go to Taru’s house. Don’t bother me! Buzz off! . You’re always studying and you never have time. Hello, aunty.  This is Krishna. Is Neetu there? She’s gone shopping with her father. They’ll be back only in the evening. ________________________________________ A. B. C. D. . Why is Neetu never home when I call? Will you please tell her that I’ll call after 9? Oh, that means I can’t talk to her. How terrible! What a pity! I too wanted to go out. . 45. Wife: . Let’s get Preeja a dog; she’ll feel less lonely and it will make her responsible. Husband: ________________________________________ A. B. C. D. . Wife: . Preeja is too young. It will become your pet. A dog? Do we need another addition to the family? Are you sure?  It will only be more work for you. A pet? All the peace and quiet we have will just disappear. . I don’t mind it if it makes her happy. . Written Expression Given below are four sentence paragraphs (S1‐S4). S1 and S4 are given. From the options (P, Q, R) choose two sentences for S2 and S3. 46. S1. Mongolia celebrated its biggest national festival, Naadam in July this year. P. In the Mongolian language, Naadam means game. Q. Celebrated for centuries, it is seen as a test of courage, strength, horsemanship and marksmanship. R. The festival is usually inaugurated with cultural performances and sports shows. S4. It, therefore, culminates with the three ‘men’s games’, wrestling, archery and horse racing. A. RP B. RQ C. QR D. PQ. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(22) CLASS 10 | 1st IEO - 2010. 47. S1. In the past, the study of plants must have been seen as fun and not as a burden. P. In the 19 th century, British surgeons and missionaries studied plants  in their spare time. Q. In ancient times detailed treatises were written on this subject. R. One wonders whether nature has lost its charm in the 20 th century. S4. Today, however, this interest seems to have vanished. A. PQ B. QP C. RP D. PR 48. S1. In Mumbai’s century old system, sewage is collected from homes and factories and piped to various small pumping stations. P. The sewage also pollutes beaches and coastal areas. Q. From there it is dumped into nearby streams and creeks. R. People living near these creeks have to live with foul smells and in unhygienic conditions. S4. Under the new system, a 3.7 kilometre outfall tunnel will carry treated filtered sewage far out to sea. A. PR B. QP C. QR D. PQ 49. S1. . In December 2002, a group of Indian scientists appealed to UNESCO to declare the Lonar crater as a heritage site. P. Lonar is a village about 800 kms from Mumbai in Maharashtra. Q. It is like any other village in India, except that 50,000 years ago a huge meteorite fell there. R. The meteorite, about 50 to 60 kms across came hurtling down from outer space and hit the ground in this region. S4. The result is that it now has a huge crater, one of the largest in the world. A. PQ B. QR C. PR D. RQ . 50. S1. The Bhopal gas tragedy is a catastrophe that has no parallel in industrial history. P. The disastrous effects of the massive poisoning may also affect future generations. Q. Around 8000 people died and about 3,00,000 more suffered agonizing injuries. R. In the early morning hours of December 3 1984, a rolling wind carried a poisonous grey cloud past the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal. S4. The cause was the contamination of Methyl Isocyanate storage tank with water; the safety valve opened and the gas was released into the atmosphere. A. RP B. PQ C. QR D. RQ . JJJ. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(23) Class 10 2nd. Year 2011. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(24) 2. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE I Complete sentences 1-5 with the WORD THAT best fits each blank. 1.. As the plane _________ down the runway, Dinesh began to sweat nervously.. (A) accelerated . (C) alighted . 2.. Without realising it Jaya _________ into a lamppost.. (A) endangered . (B) ascended. (C) accelerated . (D) reversed. 3.. In thick rain, the two buses _________ outside the bus depot.. (A) accelerates . (C) sparred . 4.. The captain refused to ________ the safety of the crew.. (A) danger . (B) risk. (C) chances . (D) seen. 5.. The balloon _________ gracefully into the summer sky.. (A) accelerates . (B) risen. (C) rose . (D) blew. (B) ran (D) collided. (B) ran (D) collided. II Complete the following sentences with the correct ending from (A)-(D). 6.. I don’t really like computers, even ____________________.. (A) when I should be doing other things. (B) if I find ones that I think will interest me. (C) though I know I will have to use them in the future. (D) also they will be important. 7.. Unfortunately, we failed to ____________________.. (A) in getting all our money back. (B) booking well in advance. (C) get to the Eiffel Tower . (D) getting into Eiffel Tower. 8.. As a child I found it was better to be self reliant, ____________________ .. (A) so long as I could get along with the team. (B) and eat a solitary meal in my room. (C) than to depend on other people for things. (D) but now there is always something wrong with me Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(25) 3. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. 9.. I walked to the very end of the high diving board ____________________.. (A) to take my life in my hands. (B) gathering my life in my hands. (C) picking my life in my hands. (D) taking my life in my hands. 10. Unless it has a private bathroom ____________________.. (A) it’s not first-class accomodation. (B) it’s not a first-class accomodation. (C) it’s not the first-class accomodation. (D) it’s being the first-class accomodation III Complete the following sentences with the right word or phrase. Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D).. 11. No exit from this part of the theatre, except _______ an emergency.. (A) on . (B) at. (C) under . (D) in. 12. I can’t believe they accused me _______ shop lifting.. (A) on . (B) with. (C) of . (D) by. 13. Many people seem unaware that the ‘silence in the library’ rule applies to them as _______ to anyone else.. (A) many of . (C) lots of . (B) much as (D) lot of. 14. The new SUV has a superb suspension system that makes _______ an easy ride over bumpy roads.. (A) off with . (B) out. (C) for . (D) up. 15. It’s a pity you didn’t ask because I _______ you.. (A) can’t help . (B) must have helped. (C) could have helped . (D) couldn’t have helped.. 16. The heating comes on automatically. You _______ turn it on.. (A) might as well . (C) needing to . (B) couldn’t have to (D) don’t have to. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(26) 4. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. 17. After the second attack, the troops were easily put to _______.. (A) expense . (B) flight. (C) test . (D) vote. 18. The children were calling each other _______ in the playground.. (A) questions . (B) attention. (C) names . (D) out. IV In each of these sentences one section is wrong. Choose the section that is incorrect. 19. The term . (A) . 20. Dolly showed . 22. A lot of homes . in the area have been. (A) . (B) . (D). headaches.. (C) . being broken into. (D). her own safety.. (C) . from periodic. (B) . of chemical substance.. (C) . disregard with. (B) . I was suffered. (A) . many of kinds. (B) . a complete. (A) . 21. For several weeks . ‘drugs’ covers. (D). by burglars.. (C) . (D). SECTION-II : READING V Choose the best word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Choose from (A)-(D). 23. In the old days people believed that the world was flat and ships would fall off the _________ .. (A) boundary. . (C) border . (B) edge (D) limit. 24. She used to _________ her living by delivering vegetables to college hostels.. (A) earn. . (C) get . (B) gain (D) win. 25. Our friends are very _________ on camping holidays.. (A) eager. . (C) interested . (B) enthusiastic (D) keen. 26. Every few minutes we’d be completely soaked to the _________ by a large wave we couldn’t see coming.. (A) flesh. . (C) bones . (B) skin (D) toes. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(27) 5. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. 27. The magician waved the _________ and the bird vanished.. (A) beam. . (B) pole. (C) rod. . (D) wand. 28. I’m not joking. I’m speaking in _________.. (A) doubt . (C) comparison . (B) advance (D) earnest. 29. When he was told he had been dismissed, he saw _________.. (A) better days. . (C) red . (B) light (D) the last. 30. The crowd _________ in disagreement as the politician left the platform.. (A) booed . (C) banged . (B) rustled (D) whimpered. VI You are going to read some information for gardeners living in the hill stations. For the questions that follow choose from the plants (A), (B), (C), or (D). Some of the plants may be chosen more than once. (a) Dahlias are sturdy plants bearing showy flowers in a wide range of rather gaudy colours. Sow in a frame in April and plant the seedlings out when frosts are over. Dahlias flower throughout the summer and into autumn. When autumn frosts begin to make them look unhappy, you should dig up the tuberous roots and save them. A shed or garage that is frost free is the ideal place. The following season you can plant the tubers instead of sowing seeds again. (b) Lupins are hardy perennials. This means that the plants will stay in your garden and carry on flowering year after year. Seeds sown in April will usually give you some spikes of colour in the first summer, and year after year the plants get bigger and the flowering stems get taller and grander. Selective breeding has led to the introduction of some fine, bicoloured varieties in some dazzling shades. The short-lived flowers make a real midsummer spectacle. (c) Like dahlias, busy lizzies need to be started off under glass, as they cannot stand frost, and planting out is best done in May. Outdoor flowering ends in September, but beat the frosts and bring your favourite specimens indoors to give your home some winter colour! Indoors they will carry on flowering indefinitely, though you may like to plant them out again when spring returns. Like pansies they do well in sun or shade, but the soil must be moist. Most varieties grow to a height of only 20 cm or so. (d) Pansies have a good long flowering season year after year, and some varieties can be sown in spring to give truly splendid results the first autumn. Unlike dahlias and lupins, which can grow a meter tall, pansies grow no higher than 10 or 20 cm. Their soil, position and moisture requirements are just like those of busy lizzies but pansies differ in being hardy. Give them a try.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(28) 6. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. 31. Which of the plants described are not very easy to grow from seeds?. (A) Dahlias . (C) Busy lizzies . (B) Lupins (D) Pansies. 32. Which of the plants described make good pot plants?. (A) Dahlias . (B) Lupins. (C) Busy lizzies . (D) Pansies. 33. Which of the plants described have a short flowering season?. (A) Dahlias. . (C) Busy lizzies . (B) Lupins (D) Pansies. 34. Which of the plants described can be stored over winter?. (A) Dahlias . (C) Busy lizzies . (B) Lupins (D) Pansies. 35. Which of the plants described will do well in shade?. (A) Dahlias & pansies . (B) Pansies & lupins. (C) Lupins & busy lizzies . (D) Busy lizzies& dahlias. SECTION-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION VII Complete each sentence with one of the words from (A), (B), (C) or (D). 36. I think it would do you ________ to listen to our advice for a change. 37. She tried to improve her lifestyle but to no ________. 38. It would certainly be in your ________ to take that course of action. 39. Please don’t go to a lot of trouble on my ________. (A) behalf. (B) avail. (C) good. (D) interest. 40. I realised I was ________ my breath because no one was listening to me. 41. The latter years of his life was marked by ________ health. 42. I’m fighting a ________ battle trying to get her to change her mind. 43. He wants people to like him but his poor attitude is ________ the object. (A) losing. (B) failing. (C) defeating. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). (D) wasting.

(29) 7. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. VIII For each of the sentences choose the right situation. Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D). 44. In Britain, never click your fingers or call out. It’s considered very rude. Wait patiently until you can catch his eye.. (A) Tipping a waiter . (B) Being a waiter. (C) Becoming a waiter . (D) Attracting a waiter. 45. It’s rather more than we were planning to pay for the computer.. (A) A bargain . (B) Extra expense. (C) High quality . (D) A fast machine. 46. None of them could quite believe the score of five-nil as they went home.. (A) Training. (B) Defeat. (C) Scandal. (D) Disinterest IX Each conversation has the sentences mixed up. Reorder them correctly. Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D).. 47. __________. (a) It’s very good.. (b) Yes but my mother’s is better. She got the recipe from her grandmother.. (c) This soup is excellent. What’s it called?. (d) We call it sea weed soup. We use a kind of bean paste and a kind of seaweed.. (A) d, c, b, a . (B) c, d, a, b. (C) a, b, d, c . (D) b, c, a, d. 48. __________. (a) Yes, please. And you have to wear this badge all the time.. (b) No, you can keep it until you leave.. (c) OK, we need to do a couple of things first. You need to fill in your details here.. (d) Do I give it back when I finish in the evening?. (e) Fine. Shall I do that now?. (A) a, d, e, b, c . (B) b, c, d, e, a. (C) c, e, a, d, b . (D) c, a, e, d, b. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(30) 8. CLASS 10 | 2nd IEO - 2011. 49. __________. (a) Yes. My father and I love taking pictures. Do you like photography?. (b) It’s beautiful. And you have some lovely photographs too.. (c) Yes, we’ve been here ten years now. It didn’t look like this when we moved in.. (d) What a beautiful house. Have you lived here long?. (A) d, c, b, a . (B) c, d, b, a. (C) c, b, a, d . (D) b, a, c, d. 50. __________. (a) No, I didn’t see the paper yesterday.. (b) Problems in schools. Did you see it?. (c) What was it about?. (d) There was a good article in yesterday’s paper.. (e) You should read it. I’ll email a copy to you.. (A) a, d, e, b, c . (B) b, c, d, e, a. (C) d, c, b, a, e . (D) c, a, e, d, b. ppp. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(31) Class 10 3rd. Set A Year 2012. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(32) 2. 3rd IEO - SET A SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE. CHOOSE THE BEST WORD/PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE. 1.. When Girija arrived at the theatre, Usha ____________.. (A) already left. (B) has been left. (C) had already left . (D) had been leave. 2.. If I_________ on holiday to Shimla, I wouldn’t have met Sumitra.. (A) didn’t go. (B) haven’t gone. (C) hadn’t gone . (D) wouldn’t go. 3.. By the time you get this letter I _________.. (A) ’ll have left. (C) would leave. 4.. Shekhar forgot ________ the lights before he left.. (A) turn off. (B) to turning off. (C) to turn off . (D) turned off. 5.. It’s no use _______ to him. He doesn’t listen.. (A) to speak. (B) spoke. (C) speaking . (D) spoken. 6.. Rupa was offered the role ______ having no talent for acting.. (A) despite. (B) although. (C) even though . (D) apart from. 7.. The offer was too good for David to turn __________.. (A) off. (B) down. (C) away . (D) over. 8.. Sham’s father ordered him _______ out late again.. (A) not to stay. (B) not stay. (C) not staying . (D) not to staying. 9.. If only I ________ to the theatre instead of staying at home!. (A) went. (B) had gone. (C) did go . (D) have been. (B) ’m going to leave . (D) ’ll be left. 10. Not only ________ to London, but she also visited many other places in England.. (A) she went. (B) went she. (C) did she go . (D) had she go. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(33) 3. 3rd IEO - SET A. 11. My sister _________ regretted turning down the chance of studying at the Teacher Training College in Lucknow.. (A) entirely. (B) bitterly. (C) absolutely . (D) devastatingly. 12. Now remember, you ________ the test until the teacher tells you to.. (A) are not start. (B) are not to start. (C) haven’t started . (D) haven’t to start. 13. She wasn’t ______ to reach the top branch of the rose bush.. (A) tall enough. (C) high enough. (B) enough tall . (D) sufficient height. 14. He was thought _______ the disease when he was in Bangladesh.. (A) to catch. (C) to have caught. (B) catching. (D) to caught. 15. My flat needs ____________ as soon as possible. It’s in an awful state.. (A) redecorating. (C) redecorated. (B) to redecorate. (D) to be redecorating. 16. He eventually managed ______ the door by kicking it hard.. (A) open. (B) opening. (C) to opening . (D) to open. 17. There’s no point ______ staying up all night if your exam is tomorrow.. (A) on. (B) with. (C) of . (D) in. 18. ______ I known he was going to be here, I __________ have come.. (A) Had/wouldn’t. (B) If/would. (C) Has/will . (D) If/will. CHOOSE THE CLOSEST DEFINITION OF THE UNDERLINED WORDS. 19. A dishevelled appearance is _______.. (A) untidy. (B) fierce. (C) foolish . (D) peculiar. 20. An ominous report is _______.. (A) loud. (B) threatening. (C) untrue . (D) serious. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(34) 4. 3rd IEO - SET A. 21. A prevalent disease is one which is ________.. (A) dangerous. (B) identified. (C) known . (D) widespread. 22. A baffling problem is _______.. (A) funny. (B) simple. (C) puzzling . (D) long. 23. In retrospect means _______.. (A) hindsight. (C) anticipation. (B) by accident. (D) second thoughts. CHOOSE THE ONLY WORD WHICH IS MISSPELT IN EACH GROUP. 24.. (A) surprise. (C) innoculate. (B) disappear. (D) description. . 25.. (A) wierd . (C) receive. (B) achieve . (D) leisure. 26.. (A) campus. (C) compuss. (B) compass. (D) compile. MATCH THE FIRST PART WITH THE CORRECT COLLOCATION FROM THE CHOICES GIVEN. 27. Come to ___________.. (A) a profit. (B) a decision. (C) a drink . (D) a justice. 28. Take ___________.. (A) a break. (B) a play. (C) a pause . (D) a try. 29. Make ___________.. (A) a fit. (B) exercise. (C) an impression . (D) a cartwheel. 30. Do ___________.. (A) a gesture. (B) a mistake. (C) business . (D) shopping. 31. Go ___________.. (A) run. (B) swim. (C) hiking . (D) eating. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(35) 5. 3rd IEO - SET A 32. Have ___________.. (A) a laugh. (C) a lunch. (B) a cheer. (D) a drinking. 33. Look ___________.. (A) up on. (B) down to. (C) up to. (D) down for. SECTION-II : READING READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Thick, black, smoke curling out of smokestacks, horrible – tasting chemicals in your drinking water, pesticides in your food – these are examples of pollution. Pollution is any contamination which causes harm to the environment or its inhabitants. There are many kinds of pollution, and there are many pollutants. Some obvious kinds of pollution are air, soil, and water. Some less obvious, or less well-known kinds of pollution are radioactive, noise, light pollution, and green-house gases. Air pollution can be caused by particles, liquids, or gases that make the air harmful to breathe. There are two main types of air pollution – primary and secondary. Primary pollutants enter the air directly, like smoke from factories and car exhaust pipes. Secondary pollutants are chemicals that mix together to pollute the air like mixtures of emissions, or waste output from vehicles and factory smoke that change to form more dangerous pollutants in the air and sunlight. Soil pollution can be caused by pesticides, leakage from chemical tanks, oil spills, and other chemicals which get into the soil through dumping or accidental contamination. Soil pollution can also cause water pollution when underground water becomes contaminated by coming into contact with the polluted soil. Water pollution can be caused by waste products such as sewage, oil spills, and litter in streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Some scientists believe that water pollution is the largest cause of death and disease, causing about 14,000 deaths in the world each day. 34. What is an example of air pollution?. (A) Smoke from factories . (B) A car’s exhaust pipe . (C) Oil from tankers . (D) Noise from traffic. 35. Something salient is _______.. (A) incredible. (B) salty. (C) dangerous . (D) prominent. 36. What kind of pollution causes the most loss of life?. (A) Air pollution. (B) Soil pollution. (C) Noise pollution . (D) Water pollution. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(36) 6. 3rd IEO - SET A. COMPLETE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT WORD. Example. The thief abandoned his _________ vehicle in the park near the house.. (A) getaway. (B) throwaway . (C) breakaway. (D) castaway. 37. I find his manner very ____________. He’s so unapproachable.. (A) standoffish. (B) outlandish . (C) pertinent . (D) garrulous. 38. Sometimes his ideas aren’t very popular as they are so ____________.. (A) funny. (B) perturbing. (C) boyish . (D) believable. 39. She tried really hard to fit in, but she was always considered as ____________.. (A) acceptable. (B) an outcast. (C) too funny. (D) too popular. SECTION-III : Spoken and written expression CHOOSE THE SITUATION WHERE YOU WOULD MOST EXPECT TO HEAR EACH PHRASE. 40. This is really scrumptious!. (A) at dinner. (B) after work. (C) in a taxi . (D) at a football match. 41. I am feeling a bit queasy!. (A) at a meeting. (C) at the mechanic’s. (B) in a supermarket. (D) on a boat. 42. That was truly gripping!. (A) in a meeting. (B) at the cinema. (C) on a train . (D) in a shop. 43. Don’t mind if I do thanks.. (A) at a party. (B) on the street. (C) in a shop . (D) at the cinema. 44. Isn’t this spectacular?. (A) at school. (B) at the Taj Mahal. (C) at home . (D) in a taxi. FILL THE BLANK TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION. 45. A : What are you doing tonight? B : I’m not sure, I _________ to the cinema.. (A) ’ll go. (C) might go. (B) would go . (D) have go. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(37) 7. 3rd IEO - SET A. COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN VEENA AND AARTI USING THE CORRECT FORM OF THE PHRASAL VERBS LISTED BELOW. Veena. : Hello Aarti. If it’s ok with you, I’d like to start by talking about your early life – your childhood.. Aarti. : My childhood?. Veena. : Yes, I want _______ (46) ________, to remember your childhood.. Aarti. : So we’re going back in time?. Veena. : Yes and on the journey we’ll be meeting lots of phrasal verbs, so let’s. _______ (47) ________! Veena. : So, Aarti, where were you born?. Aarti. : I was born in Pune.. Veena. : And where did you live as a child?. Aarti. : Well... I _______ (48) ________ in a town called Chennai which is on the East Coast.. Veena. : So you spent your childhood there. And what kind of upbringing did you have? I mean, were your parents strict with you?. Aarti. : I guess my parents didn’t really _______ (49) ________ me too strictly.. Veena. : So your upbringing wasn’t too strict?. Aarti. : Not overly so.. I was always told to be polite and have respect and. so on, but they tried to let me make my own mistakes. I think it was because they wanted me to be able to _______ (50) ________. Veena. : Ok, so moving on ……. 46. _________. (A) to take you back . (C) taken you back. (B) taking you back. (D) take you back. 47. _________. (A) get along. (B) get going. (C) get through . (D) get upon. 48. _________. (A) growing up. (B) grow up. (C) grew up . (D) grown up. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(38) 8. 3rd IEO - SET A. 49. _________. (A) big me up. (B) brag me up. (C) look me up . (D) bring me up. 50. _________. (A) teach myself. (C) stand up for myself. (B) learn myself . (D) understand myself. vvv. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(39) Class 10 3rd. Set B Year 2012. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(40) 2. 3rd IEO - SET B SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE. Choose the right option to complete the blanks. 1.. Anita ___________ always leave the light on before she went out, because she didn’t like coming back to a dark house.. (A) was used to. (B) used to. (C) would . (D) will. 2.. While my bike _________ my brother and I wandered around the tiny village.. (A) be repaired. (B) was repairing. (C) was being repaired . (D) was to be repaired. 3.. You look really busy Indira. _______ I put the books away for you?. (A) Would. (B) Shall. (C) Will . (D) Must. 4.. There hasn’t been _______ new information since this morning.. (A) any. (B) some. (C) no . (D) many. 5.. ________ to the British Council after school so I can’t play tennis with you.. (A) I’m going. (B) I’ll go. (C) I am . (D) I’m go. 6.. Until last Monday, Rakesh _______ a cycle before.. (A) hasn’t ridden. (B) hadn’t never ridden. (C) has never ridden . (D) had never ridden. 7.. An honest man is liked and __________ by everyone.. (A) revered. (B) responsible. (C) disrespected . (D) disingenuous. 8.. Rising prices have made it difficult to maintain a good __________ of living.. (A) lifestyle. (B) standard. (C) way . (D) type. 9.. Sanjay thought he was in the right but was clearly ___________.. (A) outguided. (B) disguided. (C) unguided . (D) misguided. 10. Ruby couldn’t believe he’d had the __________ to ask her age.. (A) paucity. (B) audacity. (C) alacrity . (D) palatability. 11. My grandfather has become __________ because of his old age.. (A) scarcity. (B) slowly. (C) sluggish . (D) snooty. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(41) 3. 3rd IEO - SET B 12. It is an __________ to think that such a tyrant has won the election again.. (A) incredulous. (B) outrage. (C) wondrous . (D) amazing. 13. Kindly send the books by __________ post.. (A) registrar. (B) register. (C) registered . (D) registry. 14. The government has ordered a/an __________ inquiry into the incident.. (A) governmental. (C) official. (B) judicial. (D) political. 15. His arguments were not strong enough to __________ the judge.. (A) perceive. (B) convince. (C) disgrace . (D) revert. 16. Sufficient __________ must be taken to avoid accidents.. (A) actions. (B) precautions. (C) warnings . (D) alarms. 17. We decided to __________ the schedule as originally planned.. (A) keep. (B) carry off. (C) adhere . (D) stick. 18. He only drinks __________ amount of coffee everyday.. (A) an excess. (B) a less. (C) a moderate . (D) a mean. 19. They were __________ to wait till the signal was given.. (A) reprimanded. (B) told. (C) enquired . (D) assumed. 20. I don’t know what to do this weekend. I am at a/an ____________.. (A) bad start. (C) awful finish. (B) loose end. (D) tight strap. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. 21. Because Sarah had slept very badly she was absolutely. ________.. (A) sleepy. (B) exhausted . (C) tricky . (D) tiring. 22. Don’t worry about Ashok, he’s a ___________.. (A) loner. (B) lonely. (C) lone one . (D) lonelier. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(42) 4. 3rd IEO - SET B. 23. The flowers you gave me are lovely. I was so ________.. (A) amazing. (B) flabbergasted. (C) touched. (D) fantastic. SECTION-II : READING Read the passage AND answer THE questions THAT FOLLOW. “Counting” Archaeologists believe that counting large quantities began about 10,000 years ago. Early farmers had to account for communally stored crops. Early counting systems involved the use of small tokens which represented farmers’ stores. In the area which is now Southern Iraq, little figures shaped like discs, balls and pyramids were used from about 7500 BC, to represent various holdings. Later, marks which represented the figures were inscribed on clay tablets by use of a blunt reed to cut into the wet clay. Still, the symbols were always connected with specific merchandise. Around 3000 BC, people began using clay tablets and a new accounting system which they perfected over the next 4,000 years. A writing system called cuneiform, which consisted of wedge–shaped symbols, was also invented. At the same time, other cultures were independently developing numbering and writing systems. Soon philosophers began to discover that nature was subject to laws which could be expressed with numbers. 24. Tokens represented _______.. (A) crops. (B) merchandise. (C) people . (D) both (A) and (B) are correct. 25. _______ consisted of wedge shaped symbols.. (A) Calculation system. (B) Merchandise. (C) Clay tablets . (D) None of the above. 26. What shape tokens were found in Iraq?. (A) Discs. (B) Balls. (C) Pyramids . (D) All of the above. 27. Marks that were inscribed in clay tablets were _______.. (A) painted. (B) carved. (C) counted . (D) represented. 28. Something which is subject to laws is _______.. (A) free from laws. (C) above the law. (B) ruled by laws . (D) none of the above. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(43) 5. 3rd IEO - SET B Choose the right answer A, B, C or D to the question. An example has been given. Example Whose floor is more likely to still be wet? (A) Mrs. Shetty had washed her kitchen floor. (B) Mrs. Jain has washed her kitchen floor. (C) Neither of them had washed their kitchens floors. (D) Both of them had washed their kitchen floors.. 29. Who is most likely to do the work?. (A) Even if I had the time I wouldn’t have done it.. (B) If only I had the time I would do it.. (C) If I had time I wouldn’t do it.. (D) If you had the time could you do it?. 30. Who will reach the restaurant first?. (A) If Suraj left an hour ago, he will be there by now.. (B) If Neelam had left an hour ago, she would be there by now.. (C) If Devi had gone earlier, she would have arrived.. (D) If Rahul hadn’t left late, he would have got there by now.. 31. Who talks regularly on the phone for hours?. (A) Leena has been talking on the phone for hours.. (B) Jeevan talks on the phone for hours.. (C) Anu is talking on the phone.. (D) Michelle has spoken on the phone before.. 32. Who is now the company’s President?. (A) Mr. Desai has been the President for five years.. (B) Mr. Gupta was the President for five years.. (C) Mrs Shah had been the President for 20 years.. (D) Mr Arora had never wanted to be the President.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(44) 6. 3rd IEO - SET B. 33. Who started drinking during the film?. (A) Pavan had been having a drink when the film started.. (B) Dilip had had a drink when the film started.. (C) Aparna had a drink when the film started.. (D) Raunik hadn’t had a drink before the film started.. SECTION-III : Spoken and written expression Each of these phrases contains an underlined word. Choose the closest definition of each word. 34. A gratuitous gesture is ________.. (A) difficult. (B) unwanted. (C) unnecessary . (D) crazy. 35. A loathsome task is ________.. (A) fabulous. (B) tricky. (C) dreadful . (D) desirable. 36. A complacent driver is one who is ________.. (A) crazy. (B) inattentive. (C) foolish . (D) useless. 37. A clumsy attempt is ________.. (A) nimble. (B) artistic. (C) awkward . (D) unbelievable. 38. A mediocre result is ________.. (A) substandard. (B) amazing. (C) expected . (D) dazzling. Find the odd one out. An example is given. Example. (A) grapes. (B) banana. (C) almond. (D) apple. 39. ________. (A) timid. (B) confident. (C) shy . (D) quiet. 40. ________. (A) punish. (B) praise. (C) cheer . (D) encourage. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(45) 7. 3rd IEO - SET B 41. ________. (A) cackle. (B) giggle. (C) laugh . (D) crackle. 42. ________. (A) meander. (B) amble. (C) stroll . (D) jog. 43. ________. (A) stare. (B) glimpse. (C) glance . (D) garble. 44. ________. (A) stick. (B) branch. (C) trunk . (D) stem. 45. ________. (A) aggressive. (B) dominant. (C) wild . (D) demure. 46. ________. (A) witty. (B) abrasive. (C) subtle . (D) clever. Choose the correct word to fill the blanks. This morning I woke up and was shocked to find my alarm _____ (47) ______ gone off. I ran downstairs to see my mother was ____ (48) ______ because she’d had to wait for me and was late herself. I apologised, grabbed my stuff and ran out the door. I could see the school bus but ____ (49) ____ I was running, I _____ (50) _____ and fell ending up at the hospital instead of school!. 47. ________. (A) had. (B) went. (C) already had . (D) was. 48. ________. (A) excited. (B) fuming. (C) ecstatic . (D) impatient. 49. _________. (A) because. (B) although. (C) for . (D) however. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(46) 8. 3rd IEO - SET B. 50. ________. (A) jumped. (B) tripped. (C) stumble . (D) leap. vvv. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(47) Class 10 4th. SET A Year 2013. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(48) 2. 4th IEO - Set A. WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 3, CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. ONE OF THE WORDS IS EXTRA.. FOR QUESTIONS 7 TO 20, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.. Example. He looked up at the sky for a moment, and then carried ________ with this painting.. 1.. i.. I have had ____(B)____ problems with my fridge since I bought it.. ii.. My fridge makes a ____(C)____buzzing noise.. off away on out. 7.. Strawberries cause her skin to break _________.. A. B. C. D.. 8.. People in the neighbourhood were annoyed when the siren went _________ in the middle of the night.. A. B. C. D.. 9.. Losing my job turned out to be a __________ because it gave me time to do what I always wanted work with orphans and children on the street.. A. B. C. D.. A. B. C. D.. continue continual continuous continuing. She was happy to see the fine fabric and the _______ of the floral design on her wedding dress. The Goan fish curry is an Indian ___________ you can't afford to miss.. 3.. The chocolate cake was soft, moist and _________ flavoured with mint.. A. B. C. D.. delicately delicacy delicate delicateness. FOR QUESTIONS 4 TO 6, MATCH THE WORDS ON THE RIGHT WITH THOSE ON THE LEFT. ONE OF THE WORDS ON THE RIGHT IS EXTRA. Example i. Take ii. Do iii. Get. A. B. C. D.. a difference a rest angry the shopping. Pay . 5. Strike Do . in out up away. away on off by. black sheep blessing in disguise silver lining small mercy. 10. Since he lives abroad, he only gets to meet us once __________.. A. B. C. D.. upon a time and for all in a blue moon and again. 11. Wood is __________.. (i) B. (ii) D. (iii) C.. 6.. A. B. C. D.. iii. After they found a major clue the police didn’t think it was worth ____(D)____the investigation.. 2.. 4.. Example. A. B. C. D.. flexible magnetic translucent combustible. A. a survey. 12. To perish means to __________.. B. a deal. C. a discovery D. a compliment. A. B. C. D.. flourish die act cry. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(49) 3. 4th IEO - Set A. 13. A perilous journey is a ______________ one.. 17. _____________ are going for a movie tomorrow.. A. B. C. D.. dangerous long boring exciting. 14. Riya : I’m so glad I found the keys.. A. B. C. D.. Me and my friends My friends and me I and my friends My friends and I. 18. Ritika : Which shirt do you want for Diwali?. Dad : Yes, I would have been stuck if you ________ them.. A. B. C. D.. wouldn’t find haven’t found hadn’t found couldn’t find. Sharad : Either _______ fine with me.. A. B. C. D.. are one is not. 15. Suraj _______ his leg while he _______ football.. 19. You _______ cook today. We’ve got enough food left over from the party last night.. A. B. C. D.. broke, was playing was breaking, was playing was breaking, played broke, played. A. B. C. D.. shouldn’t to couldn’t wouldn’t needn’t. 16. Amy is back from Paris and has got me a ________ purse.. 20. The baby has just gone to sleep. You ________ make any noise.. A. B. C. D.. black big lovely black lovely big lovely big black big lovely black. A. B. C. D.. mustn’t don’t have to couldn’t needn’t. READING FOR QUESTIONS 21 TO 26, READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.. The constant fear and distress have a ripple effect on all areas of life – work, relationships, school and family. Owing to this, bullying is now a problem that has everyone worried, not just the people affected by it.. The Collins dictionary defines bullying as ‘hurting or intimidating a weaker or a smaller person especially to make him do something’. Every morning hundreds of people and school children all over the world wake up afraid to face the bullies in their lives. Bullying can take many different forms. Spreading rumours, forming cliques and turning someone’s friends against them are some forms of bullying seen more commonly in adults whereas hitting or threatening to hit, stealing and name-calling are more common with children. Sometimes it can be as subtle as someone constantly refusing to acknowledge your contribution or value your existence. Whatever form it takes though, it is just as damaging. The impact of bullying can be seen in the form of plummeting performance at work, loss of appetite, loss of confidence, high levels of stress and anxiety and overall a more subdued and scared existence.. Example According to the passage, which of them is not an impact of bullying? A. B. C. D.. Low self esteem Name-calling Decreased hunger Irrational fears. 21. What does the author have to say about the ‘forms of bullying’ in paragraph 2?. A.. B. C.. D.. It is difficult to identify different forms of bullying in children. Bullying can take a myriad of forms. Some forms of bullying have a less damaging impact on the victim than the others. Adult forms of bullying are more damaging than the ones common in children.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(50) 4. 4th IEO - Set A. 22. How many different forms of bullying has the author mentioned in paragraph 2?. A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight. D. Nine. Most established chefs are of the opinion that knowing how a dish tastes when perfectly cooked is the one thing you need to learn in order to cook well. This is because you are more likely to cook it ten times better if you know what you want it taste like in the end. Taking classes is not absolutely necessary as experience is the ultimate teacher. However, education coupled with experience can go a long way in giving you an edge over your peers.. 23. Why is bullying ‘now a problem that has everyone worried, not just the people affected by it’?. A. There has recently been an increase in the number of bullying cases.. B. It can happen to just about anyone when they’re feeling weak or unprotected.. C. Its negative impact leaves no area of the victim’s life untouched.. D. The emerging forms of bullying are more worrying than those in the past. 24. ‘Refusing to acknowledge your contribution and value your existence’ is __________.. A. a physical form of bullying. B. difficult to perceive as a form of bullying. C. an acute form of bullying. D. an undisguised form of bullying 25. Which of these words BEST describes the tone of this passage?. A. Persuasive. B. Discursive. C. Technical. D. Scientific 26. What do you think would be a suitable title for the passage?. A. It isn’t big to make others small.. B. Bullying - a global concern.. C. Are you being bullied?. D. The different forms of bullying. FOR QUESTIONS 27 TO 30, READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. SO YOU WANT TO BECOME A CHEF? Simple though it may seem, but becoming a chef is not a piece of cake. Cooking is an art that requires culinary and people skills, a willingness to explore and the tenacity to stay the course and perform in highly stressful situations. It starts with being a cook and working under a chef until you’re ready to take charge of the whole kitchen. ‘Cooking is an amazing journey. It is like studying medicine, it takes ten to fifteen years to learn’, says celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. For this reason, patience and perseverance are the key ingredients, when both cooking a dish, and making a career in the food industry.. Other qualities that make a great chef include commitment to quality, attention to detail and above all, a thorough understanding of how different flavours complement each other. However, passion for food is the icing on the cake! 27. According to the author coupling education with experience can help you _______.. A. B. C. D.. learn how to cook ten times better develop patience and perseverance become an established chef be better than other chefs. 28. Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in the text?. A. Knowing how a dish tastes like in the end is of vital importance to good cooking. B. It is imperative to couple education with experience to be a successful chef. C. No other way of learning how to cook is better than learning on the job. D. Gordon Ramsay believes that it takes over a decade to master the art of cooking.. 29. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the quality of an aspiring chef ?. A. B. C. D.. Determination An aversion to trying out new recipes Never cutting corners in preparing food Interpersonal skills. 30. Which of the following statements describe the author’s overall opinion on making a career as a chef ?. A. B. C. D.. It always has humble beginnings. It’s an art that requires patience and perseverance. It is deceptively simple. It needs both education and experience.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

(51) 5. 4th IEO - Set A. Spoken and written expression FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 40, CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE. Example Mark : Hey Serra! Are you doing anything later? Serra : Hey Mark. _______ . Why? A. B. C.. Yes, of course Not at all Strange question. D.. I’m quite busy at the moment. 31. Which of the following is the politest way to interrupt someone who has been speaking for a while?. A.. Could I just say that....... B.. Wait a minute!. C.. Hang in there.. D.. What I’m trying to say is...... 32. In an interview, if you face a question that you aren’t. 35. In which of the following questions is the speaker paraphrasing what they just heard?. A. B. C. D.. What exactly do you mean by.......? Do you mean to say that...............? Could you throw some light on......? What do you think about................?. 36. If your younger brother is in tears because his friend said something unkind to him, how would you respond sympathetically?. A. B. C. D.. Come on! Pull yourself together! You must be really worried! That sounds awful! I know how it feels. There’s no point in getting upset about it.. 37. Which of the following is the incorrect way of giving advice to a friend who’s trying to lose weight?. A. B. C. D.. Try doing aerobics, it really helps. I would do aerobics, if I were you. Do one thing, start doing aerobics. How about doing aerobics?. sure of the answer to, what would be the best way to. 38. How would you politely decline an invitation to a New Year’s party in your neighbourhood?. respond?. A.. B. C.. D.. A.. Can you repeat the question please?. B.. Could you change the question?. C.. Is it okay if don’t answer this?. D.. May I think about it for a moment?. 33. Choose the politest and the most appropriate way to let someone know that you haven’t understood what they just said:. A.. I’m afraid I didn’t catch that.. B.. Sorry, what did you just say?. C.. Pardon please. I don’t understand you.. D.. I am not getting what you’re saying.. 34. How can we respond to a polite interruption (e.g. “May I interrupt for a moment?”) in a friendly manner?. A.. Obviously. B.. Hang on. C.. Surely. D.. Certainly. I wish I could come, but I don’t think I’ll be able to. I’ve got an exam on 1st January, I have to study. I’m sorry but studying is a priority for me right now. I appreciate the invite, but I haven’t got time for a party right now.. 39. In a formal letter, how do you say that you expect a reply?. A. B. C. D.. Write back to me soon, please. Please drop me a line soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please revert back soon.. 40. In a letter to the Municipal Commissioner, how will you thank them in advance for the action they will take in response to your complaint?. A. B. C. D.. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Thanks for doing something about it. I’m grateful that you will do the needful. Thanks in advance for your future endeavour on the same.. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).

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