I. Composition: Guided Your family travelled for the holiday as you were left behind. Write a story about a dangerous situation you faced while you were home alone. Describe what you did and how you felt. What lessons you have learnt from the experience. Guide words: (8 words) 7 II. Composition: Free. You have an old precious diamond ring that you need to sell to have some cash. Write an advertisement to sell it. 5 1
First: Multiple Choice: (1 to 36) A. Grammar: 1 to 16 8 1- Mona to the mall every Thursday. a- go b- has gone c- goes d- going to 2- I can t remember my mother s size. It s 14 or 16. a- neither b- either c- but also d- not 3- The men will have to wait all day the doctor works faster. a- if b- unless c- whether d- that 4- at the door before entering please a- knocked a- knock c-knocking d-to knock 5-John said he d been working in the office for an hour, was true a- he b- this c-which d-who 6-Hundreds of jobs if the factory closes. a- lose b- will be lost c-are lost d-will lose 7-If this dictionary is not yours, can it be? a- what else b-who else c-which else s d-who else s 8-I ve won a holiday for two to Florida. I my mum. a-am taking b-have taken c-take d-will have taken 9-A new university here. They hope to finish it next month. a- will be built b- is built c-has been built d- is being built 10-I read about it in some book, does it matter it was? a-where b-what c-how d-which 11-Many people have helped with canned food; however, the food bank needs for the poor. a-more b-much c-many d-most 12- late in the morning, Bob turned off the alarm. a-to sleep b-sleep c-sleeping d-having slept 13-In that case, there is nothing you can do than wait. a-more b-other c-better d-any 14-One learns a language by making mistakes and them. a-correct b-correcting c-corrects d-to correct 15-With its rapid growth in population, the city in all directions in the past five years. a-spreads b-has spread c-spread d-had spread 16- The correct request question is: a- I need your book, lend it to me? c- Can I give your book please? b- Lend me your book. d- Could you lend me your book? 2
B. Vocabulary:17 to 26(5 marks) 8 17-He into the project with both feet. a- parlayed b- leapt c- went d- stood 18-I need a good explanation of all the costs in buying a new car. a-affected b- involved c- concerned d- implied 19-There was a debate about the Middle East, then they moved to a vote. a- lively b-flexible c- main d- nimble 20-The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or pay the later in life. a- fee b- fine c- price d- cost 21-Jet lag causes problems with our clock. a-biological b- botanical c- natural d- rhythmical 22-This species of seagull is not a of the island, but sometimes rests here a-neighbour b- national c- citizen d- resident 23-Doesn't it you as strange that it's the middle of May and it's snowing? a-hit b- occur c- strike d- touch 24- I didn't stay behind because I wanted to, I did so because it was my. a-work b- duty c- shift d- chore 25-What angered me wasn't his resignation but the in which he did it. a-method b- manner c- aspect d- bearing 26-There's a range of issues that we need to discuss as soon as possible. a-far b- ample c- wide d- high Second: Pairing Question: Vocabulary:(3 marks) 1 Children tend to cause a pother when they need attention. 2 not favorable 2 Constant moving around can make a classroom unconducive for taking test. 5 The synonym of diaphoretic 3 At the beginning of the school year, computer deals abound on the internet. 1 fuss 4 I need to gather the eggs. 6 the opposite of smart 5 Speaking in front of a large audience can create a sudorific effect on my hands 4 the opposite of scatter 6 It was a fatuous choice to carry so many glass cups at once. unresponsive 3 overflow 3
Read the passage and answer the questions below: Many years ago in Greece, there lived a king named Midas. He had one little daughter, whose name was Marigold. She did not care for jewels or gold. She loved walking barefoot in her simple clothes over grassy fields. She loved the feel of the wind in her hair, roses and bird songs. She often walked alone, wishing that her father would join her and learn to love the world as she did. King Midas was very, very rich. It was said that he had more gold than any other king in the world. One room of his great castle was almost filled with yellow gold pieces. At last the King grew so fond of his gold that he loved it better than anything else in the entire world. Although he had a beautiful daughter and a loving wife, he still felt discontent. His one great wish seemed to be for more and more gold. One day while he was sleeping in his gold room, a strange old man stood before him. "I should like much more gold; for gold is the best and the most wonderful thing in the world." "Are you sure?" asked the old man. "If I could have but one wish," said the King, "I would ask that everything I touch should turn to beautiful yellow gold." "Your wish shall be granted," said the old man. "But be aware." "I will take the risk," said the King. The next day King Midas was so excited. He touched the bed lightly with his hand. The bed turned to gold. He ran around the room, touching everything he could see turning it to gold. In the garden he found many beautiful roses. He went from bush to bush touching each one until every flower was changed to gold. Then, very happily, he went back to the palace to have breakfast. Now a strange thing happened. When he raised a glass of clear cold water to drink, it became solid gold. Not a drop of water could he drink. The bread turned to gold under his fingers. Not a thing could he eat. All was gold, gold, gold. His little daughter came running in from the garden crying and holding a rose in her hand. It was one of the roses Midas had turned into gold. "There are no more beautiful roses, they have no smell" she cried. He tried to comfort her and touched her with his lips. But, at once the little girl was changed to a golden statue. He felt a great sorrow. In his grief he called and called upon the old man who had given him the gift of the golden touch. "Take away this horrible golden gift! Take all my lands. Take all my gold. Take everything; only give me back my little daughter." He begged. In a moment the old man was standing before him. "Do you still think that gold is the greatest thing in the world?" asked the old man. "No! No!" cried the King. "I hate the very sight of it" "Very well," said the old man, and turned everything back as it used to be. His dear little girl instantly came running to him and gave him a kiss. The King woke up from his slumber thanking God I was just a dream. Third: True/ False Comprehension:(5 marks) 10 Check (T) or (F) T / F 1 The story happened in Greece. 2 At the beginning of the story, Midas appreciates his wealth. 3 Marigold cried about the roses because they were too heavy to carry. 4 Marigold was a sensitive child. 5 Marigold loved gold. 6 At the end Midas realized that his newfound power turnd out to be a horrible curse. 7 Marigold wished her father would appreciate nature. 8 The king was in his gold room eating bread and honey. 9 The king had two wishes. 10 At the end of the story the king loved gold even more. 4
C. Comprehension:27 to36(5 marks) 27- Where did most of the story take place? a- in the garden b-in the palace c-in the dungeon d-in a dream 28- What characteristic describes Midas at the end of the story? a- greedy b- selfish c- shy d- sorrowful 29- In line in the above passage the word sorrow means: a- happy b- excited c- regret d- sad 30- In line The word discontent in the above passage means: a- noble b- loving c- embarrassed d- unsatisfied 31- In line it refers to a- bread b- butter c- water d- a rose 32- Why does Midas want everything he touches to turn to gold? a- to enrich his kingdom c- to satisfy his daughter's demands for gifts b- to be the most powerful king d- to test the promise made to him by the old man. 33- What happened in the story first? a- King Midas was given the Golden Touch c- A stranger came to King Midas's palace b- Marigold cried about the roses d- Marigold turned into gold 34- Which incident leads Midas to regret his wish? a- Counting his gold c- Turning his daughter to gold b- Listening to the stories of the old man d-finding that he turned even his drink and food to gold 35- At the beginning of the story, how were King Midas and his daughter Marigold different? a- He loved gold and Marigold loved nature c- He was angry and Marigold was happy b- He was selfish and Marigold was thoughtful of others d- Marigold loved flowers and King Midas didn't. 36- The main purpose of this story tells us about a- the love of a family. b- the power of a king c- the foolishness of greed d-the power of the old man END OF QUESTIONS BEST OF LUCK Special thanks to Tr. Maysoon Sindi for helping with the reading passage that is based on critical thinking questions. 5