Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education Jidhafs Secondary Girls School English Department Eng 217 Revision Booklet Model answer مع خالص محبتي و دعائي لك بالتوفيق و النجاح األستاذة/ أحالم يوسف أحمد تنسيق األستاذة/مروة الحداد املديرة املساعدة األستاذة/غنية النشابة األستاذة/أسدية الخلو مديرة املدرسة 1 P a g e
Practice (1): Read the text and answer the questions. True (T) or False (F) Wh-questions Antonyms/Opposites الصح و الخطأ اإلجابة عن أسئلة الكلمة و مضادها )عكسها( Central Park Central Park, in Manhattan, is one of the famous places for people in New York to meet, 'hang out' and have fun. New Yorkers say that the park is their own 'front garden', where they can relax and escape from the noise of one of the busiest cities in the world. There are lots of things to do in the park. You can play games, go jogging, cycling, horse-riding, or rollerblading, or simply sunbathe on the grass. You can visit the Metropolitan Museum, and there's even a zoo! There are 58 miles of paths to explore, but don't worry if you get tired; you can have a rest on one of the 9.000 benches. There are outdoor concerts and plays and, if you want something to eat, there are some great restaurants. Central Park is well-known all over the world and around 25 million people visit it each year. It is considered a good family tourist attraction. However, the park hasn't always been so popular. When it opened, in 1858, only rich people used it. Poor people said it was too expensive to get there. When transport became cheaper, the park became more popular and, in 1926, the first playground was built. But in the 1960s and the 1970s the park became dirty and dangerous, so people didn't want to go there. Then, in 1980, an organization called the Central Park Conservancy took control and everything changed. They spent million of dollars on the park. They planted trees and added a lot of new attractions. Now there are 21 playgrounds and there's even a skating rink. It costs 520 million a year to look after Central Park, but most people agree that it's worth it. 2 P a g e
A) State whether the following sentences are T (true), F (false). 1. Central Park is the only park in New York. F 2. You can take bicycles into the park. T 3. Central Park is a good place for families to visit. T 4. You can see some animals in the park. T 5. Nowadays, you have to be rich to go to Central Park. F 6. The park was more popular in the past than it is today. F 7. In the 1970s people were afraid of going into the park. T 8. The Central Park Conservancy spends a lot of money on the park. T B) Answer the questions. 1. Where is the Central Park? In Manhattan - In New York 2. When was it built? 1858 2. Mention at 2 activities that can be practiced there. A. play games. B. go jogging. C. cycling. D. Horse-riding. E. Rollerblading. F. sunbathe on the grass. 3. How many benches are there in Central Park? 9.000 benches 4. Why did the park become unpopular in the 1970s? In 1970s the park became dirty and dangerous, so people didn't want to go there. 5. Who is responsible for looking after the Park? An organization called the Central Park Conservancy 3 P a g e
B) Match the words in the box with the correct antonyms/opposites. Famous - relax - noise - outdoor - poor - expensive - dirty first - dangerous - new - agree - opened Words Noise Outdoor Expensive New Opened Poor Relax Agree Famous First Dirty Dangerous Antonyms/Opposites silence indoor cheap old closed rich worry disagree unknown last clean safe 4 P a g e
Practice (2): Read the story and answer the questions. Put events in order Multiple Choice ترتيب أحداث القصة االختيار من المتعدد Synonyms/ Meanings الكلمة و مرادفها )معناها( Once, there lived a spider called Anansi. He was a very greedy spider and did not like sharing any of his things with others. One day, he collected some lovely yams from his garden and cooked them with utmost care. The delicious smell of the yams made Anansi hungrier. Just as he sat down to eat his meal; he heard a knock at his door. Anansi was opened the door quickly. It was the turtle. He has been travelling for a very long time and looked very tired and hungry. Can I please stay for lunch? I am hungry and tired of all the travelling, the turtle said. Anansi was not willing to share his food with the turtle. But it was a custom in the country to share food with visitors who came during lunch or dinner hours. So, Anansi could not refuse. Nevertheless, he was determined not to share his delicious yams with the turtle. Please have a seat and enjoy your meal, Anansi said to the turtle. Both of them sat on the chairs. The turtle was about to eat when Anansi suddenly stopped him. Don t you know that you must clean your hands before you touch your meal? Please wash your hands before you eat, Anansi instructed the turtle. The turtle took a look at his hands and saw that they were full of dirt as he has been walking for a very long time. He went to a nearby river and returned after washing his hands. Anansi had started his meal. The yams were getting really cold so I started my lunch. Please join me now, Anansi said. 5 P a g e
However, even this time when the turtle reached for his meal, Anansi stopped him by giving him the same reason. The poor turtle saw that his hands had become dirty once again as he walked back from the river to the house. The turtle was very hungry and tired by now. But he still went back to the river to wash his hands. This time he was determined not to let his hands get dirty. He was careful and walked only on the grass to keep his hands clean. But by the time he reached the table, Anansi had already finished all the food. The turtle was angry and humiliated. Thank you for the lovely lunch. I would like to invite you over to my place for a meal someday, the turtle said and left. A few days had past and Anansi started thinking about the turtle s invitation. So one day, he went at the bank of the river under which the turtle had his house and stood there at dinner time. The turtle saw him and said, Hello Anansi, thank you for coming. Please have dinner with me. The turtle invited Anansi inside his house, which was underwater. Anansi could not wait any longer and quickly dived into the water. But alas, he was too light and could not swim deep into the water. So he kept floating. Anansi started thinking hard and finally decided to pick up some rocks and put them in the pockets of his jacket. His plan was successful and this time Anansi reached straight to the turtle s house after diving underwater. Anansi was impressed to see the delicious spread and was about to dig into the first bite when the turtle stopped him. Dear Anansi, kindly remove your jacket before you touch the food. In our custom we do not eat with our jackets on, the turtle said. Anansi saw that even the turtle was not wearing his jacket. Anansi removed his jacket which was full of rocks and within no time he went rushing up to the surface of the water. Anansi could see the turtle slowly eating the lovely meal. Anansi felt sad and slowly climbed out of the water. 6 P a g e
A) Put the events of the story in the correct order. Number one has been done for you. 6 The turtle teaches Anansi a lesson. 3 Anansi keeps sending turtle away 2 The turtle visits Anansi at meal time. 1 Anansi prepares a delicious meal. 5 The turtle invites Anansi. 4 Anansi eats all the yam. B) Choose the correct answer. 1. Who are the characters of the story? a. Animals b. Human c. Both a and b 2. How would you describe Anansi? a. Kind and generous b. Mean and selfish c. Helpful and caring 3. Why did Anansi let the turtle in? a. Guests are not welcomed at meal times. b. Anansi wants to share his meal with someone. c. A meal must be shared with guests at meal time. 7 P a g e
4. How can you describe the turtle at the end of the story? a. Smart b. Lazy c. Stupid 5. What do we learn from the story? a. Eating is bad for your health. b. Saying the truth can save you. c. Being fair when treating others C) Match the words in the box with the correct meanings. Custom - delicious - humiliated - floating - surface 1. Floating: unable to sink 2. Surface: the face or first layer of something 3. Custom: traditions in a certain place 4. Delicious: tasty and mouth watering 5. Humiliated: feeling embarrassed and ashamed 8 P a g e
Practice (3): Read the text and answer the questions. Matching Headings with paragraphs توصيل األفكار الجزئية مع فقرات القطعة Refer to figures and pronouns على ماذا تعود بعض السنوات و الضمائر (1) Helen Adams Keller was born on 27 June 1880 in Tuscumbia, a small rural town in Northwest Alabama, USA. The daughter of Captain Arthur Henley Keller and Kate Adams Keller. Helen was born with full sight and hearing. (2) Two years later Helen s life was to change dramatically, when she fell ill. The doctors of the time called it brain fever. This illness had left her both blind and deaf. By the time Helen was six; her parents became sad and desperate. The doctor advised them to take her to a special school. (3) Anne Sullivan was the great teacher who changed Helen s life to the better. They meet each other for the first time on March 3 rd, 1887. Anne provided not only help but also love and affection. Although at the beginning Helen was stubborn and strong headed, finally they got on well with each other. Water was the first word that Helen understood. And on November 4 th, 1891 Helen sent Michael Anagnos a birthday gift of a short story she had written called The Frost King. (4) Helen was also a gifted writer. She wrote fourteen books, many essays, articles and speeches on everything from her love of animals and nature to the importance of equal opportunities for women. She also believed that by helping others, you grow and help yourself. (5) On June 1, 1968, at Arcan Ridge, Helen Keller died peacefully in her sleep. She left behind her ideas and dreams that will never die. She is still inspiring generations after generations. Her final words were: I may be handicapped. However, I can live. Our world is big and beautiful. 9 P a g e
A) Match the headings with the paragraphs. Headings Paragraphs Number Death and a remarkable quote 5 How Helen lost eye sight 2 Details of Helen s Birth 1 Helen s Achievements 4 Learning despite difficulties 3 B) Complete the table with information from the text Date Event 1880 Helen Adams Keller was born 1891 Helen sent Michael Anagnos a birthday gift of a short story she had written called The Frost King. C) What do the following refer to? 1. Them (line 8) : Helen s parents 2. She (line 15) : Helen Keller 10 P a g e