محمود عبدالله محمد
03-07-2012, 06:05 PM
1) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: [5 marks]
1-I am pretty sure we were all surprised ........... the game results last night.
a) from b) of c) in d) by
2-I have lost count of the number of times she's ........... to me.
a) lied b) laid c) lay d) led
3-I just wonder how you can ........... these horrible conditions.
a) put off b) take part in c) put up with d) take in
4-"Being very busy, I have hardly any social life." -" ............. "
a) So have I b) Neither do I c) So do I d) Neither have I
5-After watching the tragic hero's downfall, the audience were ............ .
a) highly moving b) emotionally moved
c) unfeelingly movable d) emotionally moving
6-You've ........... me a very good turn and saved me a lot of time.
a) made b) had c) done d) taken
7 -I suggest ........... until the end to see if it is actually true or not.
a) you to wait b) you wait c) to wait d) wait for you
8-I wish I could buy ........... of those Persian kittens.
a) every one b) no one c) everybody d) nobody
9-You have a genial, easygoing nature, so you are ............ .
a) unfriendly and aggressive b) very talented
c) friendly and cheerful d) extremely genius
10-Not much ........... about the accident since it happened.
a) was said b) has been saying c) was saying d) has been said
Find the mistakes, then correct the sentences: [5 marks]
1-If you don't like this shirt, try something also.
2-You can't prevent a disabled driver park near a crossroads.
3-You can find the prices of our goods in our published price index.
4-Teachers should get good examples to their students.
5-How many people were wound in the bus accident?
3) Rewrite the following sentences, using the word(s) in brackets. to give the same meaning: [5 marks1
1-I realized, only then, that I had put myself in a terrible situation. (Only then )
2-You don't have to make me look silly in public. (show)
3-Without having enough time, I wouldn't have learned Chinese. (Had)
4-The plane was not invented before 1903. (By ..)
5.. All the lights were on but nobody answered the door. (must)
4) Answer Four only of the following questions: [6 marks]
1-Explain how some mammals reached the Hawaiian Islands.
2-Why wasn't the 'hula' practised in the early 1800s?
3-When did Maria's father change his attitude towards her?
4-What were the two speeches given by Maria at the Woman's Congress about?
5-Compare Italy to Ethiopia in terms of life expectancy.
6-Mention two problems created by the Green Revolution.
5) A. Read the following passage and then answer the questions: [4 marks]
Dear Sir,
I was surprised to read your recent article in the daily newspaper on the question of students' part-time jobs. You appear to be making a lot of generalisations on the basis of just one unfortunate incident.
Let me tell you that I have a different opinion. The first point I would like to make is that there are many jobs teenagers can do which give them useful experiences. I am thinking here of jobs such as travel guides and shop assistants. Another argument is that a lot of jobs for the young can be fun for the people who do them and also useful to the community. Youngsters who help in schools, hospitals and with the elderly often derive a great deal of pleasure. In addition, they contribute something valuable to their communities.
In conclusion, I would like to add that I shall encourage my own children to work, rather than waste their time like so many people today with TV and computer games.
Yours faithfully,
1-What is the journalist's viewpoint about youngsters' part-time jobs?
2-Why does the letter writer encourage teenagers to work? (2 reasons)
3-Which do you side with ,the journalist or the letter writer? Why?
4-What does the word 'derive' mean?
B. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer: [4 marks]
The number of people in a group affects the arnount of communication. Consider the difference between communication between two friends and communication in a group of five people. When friends talk, there are two people sending and receiving messages. In a group of five, there are five people doing the same thing! Each idea that's expressed must be understood by four others. Consequently, 'the greater number of people in a group, the fewer contributions any individual may make. Because participation is linked to communication, larger groups may generate less commitment to decisions than smaller ones.
Because there are disadvantages to large groups, you might assume that small groups would be the most effective. But with too few members, a group has limited resources, which eliminates a primary advantage of groups for decision making. Also, in very small groups, members may be unwilling to criticize each other's ideas because alienating one person in a two-or three-person group would dramatically diminish the group.
1-The author suggests that .................... .
a) small groups are as good as large ones for making decisions
b) criticism may be more freely expressed within small groups
c) communication is critical for decision-making by groups
d) small groups are always less efficient than large groups
2-Communication in large groups is a problem because .................... .
a) the group is likely to have limited resources
b) there is little opportunity for each person to speak
c) members are unwilling to criticize each other
d) with more people, there is no interruption
3-The main idea of the second paragraph is that .................... .
a) small groups can have disadvantages
b) members of small groups never criticize each other
c) very small groups have many resources
d) small groups are superior to large groups
4-The relationship between the 2 parts of the underlined sentence is........ .
a) comparison b) addition & explanation c) summary d) cause & effect
6) Choose the best ending for the following paragraph: [2 marks]
A scientist was on his way to a conference when his driver said: "I've heard your speech many times; so I can deliver it for you." "Sounds great," the scientist replied. When they reached the hall, the scientist sat into the back row. After the driver had finished, he asked: "Any questions?" "Yes," said one professor, who asked a highly technical question. The driver was shocked but quickly recovered. "That's an easy one," he replied. "In fact, it's so easy that ....
a) I'll postpone my lecture till Wednesday.
b) I need to check my notes.
c) I'm going to let my driver answer it!
d) I should encourage you to work together.
c. Writing
7) Write a dialogue between two managers about the skills needed for job applicants nowadays. Each person should speak THREE (3) times. Greetings are not counted. [3 Marks]
8) Write an essay of not less than TWENTY lines on A or B: [6 Marks]
A. Without the past, the future would have no meaning.
B. One should never judge a person by external appearances.
1-I am pretty sure we were all surprised ........... the game results last night.
a) from b) of c) in d) by
2-I have lost count of the number of times she's ........... to me.
a) lied b) laid c) lay d) led
3-I just wonder how you can ........... these horrible conditions.
a) put off b) take part in c) put up with d) take in
4-"Being very busy, I have hardly any social life." -" ............. "
a) So have I b) Neither do I c) So do I d) Neither have I
5-After watching the tragic hero's downfall, the audience were ............ .
a) highly moving b) emotionally moved
c) unfeelingly movable d) emotionally moving
6-You've ........... me a very good turn and saved me a lot of time.
a) made b) had c) done d) taken
7 -I suggest ........... until the end to see if it is actually true or not.
a) you to wait b) you wait c) to wait d) wait for you
8-I wish I could buy ........... of those Persian kittens.
a) every one b) no one c) everybody d) nobody
9-You have a genial, easygoing nature, so you are ............ .
a) unfriendly and aggressive b) very talented
c) friendly and cheerful d) extremely genius
10-Not much ........... about the accident since it happened.
a) was said b) has been saying c) was saying d) has been said
Find the mistakes, then correct the sentences: [5 marks]
1-If you don't like this shirt, try something also.
2-You can't prevent a disabled driver park near a crossroads.
3-You can find the prices of our goods in our published price index.
4-Teachers should get good examples to their students.
5-How many people were wound in the bus accident?
3) Rewrite the following sentences, using the word(s) in brackets. to give the same meaning: [5 marks1
1-I realized, only then, that I had put myself in a terrible situation. (Only then )
2-You don't have to make me look silly in public. (show)
3-Without having enough time, I wouldn't have learned Chinese. (Had)
4-The plane was not invented before 1903. (By ..)
5.. All the lights were on but nobody answered the door. (must)
4) Answer Four only of the following questions: [6 marks]
1-Explain how some mammals reached the Hawaiian Islands.
2-Why wasn't the 'hula' practised in the early 1800s?
3-When did Maria's father change his attitude towards her?
4-What were the two speeches given by Maria at the Woman's Congress about?
5-Compare Italy to Ethiopia in terms of life expectancy.
6-Mention two problems created by the Green Revolution.
5) A. Read the following passage and then answer the questions: [4 marks]
Dear Sir,
I was surprised to read your recent article in the daily newspaper on the question of students' part-time jobs. You appear to be making a lot of generalisations on the basis of just one unfortunate incident.
Let me tell you that I have a different opinion. The first point I would like to make is that there are many jobs teenagers can do which give them useful experiences. I am thinking here of jobs such as travel guides and shop assistants. Another argument is that a lot of jobs for the young can be fun for the people who do them and also useful to the community. Youngsters who help in schools, hospitals and with the elderly often derive a great deal of pleasure. In addition, they contribute something valuable to their communities.
In conclusion, I would like to add that I shall encourage my own children to work, rather than waste their time like so many people today with TV and computer games.
Yours faithfully,
1-What is the journalist's viewpoint about youngsters' part-time jobs?
2-Why does the letter writer encourage teenagers to work? (2 reasons)
3-Which do you side with ,the journalist or the letter writer? Why?
4-What does the word 'derive' mean?
B. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer: [4 marks]
The number of people in a group affects the arnount of communication. Consider the difference between communication between two friends and communication in a group of five people. When friends talk, there are two people sending and receiving messages. In a group of five, there are five people doing the same thing! Each idea that's expressed must be understood by four others. Consequently, 'the greater number of people in a group, the fewer contributions any individual may make. Because participation is linked to communication, larger groups may generate less commitment to decisions than smaller ones.
Because there are disadvantages to large groups, you might assume that small groups would be the most effective. But with too few members, a group has limited resources, which eliminates a primary advantage of groups for decision making. Also, in very small groups, members may be unwilling to criticize each other's ideas because alienating one person in a two-or three-person group would dramatically diminish the group.
1-The author suggests that .................... .
a) small groups are as good as large ones for making decisions
b) criticism may be more freely expressed within small groups
c) communication is critical for decision-making by groups
d) small groups are always less efficient than large groups
2-Communication in large groups is a problem because .................... .
a) the group is likely to have limited resources
b) there is little opportunity for each person to speak
c) members are unwilling to criticize each other
d) with more people, there is no interruption
3-The main idea of the second paragraph is that .................... .
a) small groups can have disadvantages
b) members of small groups never criticize each other
c) very small groups have many resources
d) small groups are superior to large groups
4-The relationship between the 2 parts of the underlined sentence is........ .
a) comparison b) addition & explanation c) summary d) cause & effect
6) Choose the best ending for the following paragraph: [2 marks]
A scientist was on his way to a conference when his driver said: "I've heard your speech many times; so I can deliver it for you." "Sounds great," the scientist replied. When they reached the hall, the scientist sat into the back row. After the driver had finished, he asked: "Any questions?" "Yes," said one professor, who asked a highly technical question. The driver was shocked but quickly recovered. "That's an easy one," he replied. "In fact, it's so easy that ....
a) I'll postpone my lecture till Wednesday.
b) I need to check my notes.
c) I'm going to let my driver answer it!
d) I should encourage you to work together.
c. Writing
7) Write a dialogue between two managers about the skills needed for job applicants nowadays. Each person should speak THREE (3) times. Greetings are not counted. [3 Marks]
8) Write an essay of not less than TWENTY lines on A or B: [6 Marks]
A. Without the past, the future would have no meaning.
B. One should never judge a person by external appearances.