State of Palestine ‫االجابات النموذجية لألسئلة المختارة لمبحث اللغة االنجليزية للفرع العلمي‬

End of year Trial Exam ‫مديرية التربية والتعليم‬

English Language Scientific Stream ‫رام هللا والبيرة‬
Allowed Time: 2:30 hours Total Mark (100 points) 0202/4/61:‫ الخميس‬: ‫اليوم والتاريخ‬
Name ---------------------------------------- ---:‫الورقة‬
Part one: Comprehension (45 points)
Passage A : Read the following passage carefully then answer the questions that follow: (25 points)
We often hear people say, ‘It’s a small world, isn’t it?’ It’s usually when they’ve just experienced one of those
strange coincidences that seem to happen in nearly everyone’s lives. You know the kind of thing: you’re on
holiday in another country and you run into a person you know from home, even though neither of you knew that
the other was going there too.
People often think experiences like this are evidence of something mysterious happening, some kind of hidden
plan outside our knowledge. The scientific explanation is less exciting, and perhaps that’s why some people are
reluctant to accept it. Coincidences are events that unexpectedly happen at the same time for no clear reason, or
finding an unexpected connection between seemingly random things or people. A very common example of the
latter is talking to a complete stranger and finding that you have the same birthday. What are the chances of that
happening?
Actually, the chances are better than you might think, and there’s a mathematical way to prove it. It has been
calculated that the number of people you need to have a 50% chance of two of them sharing a birthday is 23. And
when there are 48 people in a room, the probability goes up to 95%. To put it another way, if there are only 50
people reading these words (and I hope there are more!), one of them will almost certainly have the same birthday
as me.
The other part of the scientific explanation for coincidences is simply that there are so many events in people’s
lives. Just think of the number of people that you have had any kind of connection with during your life. There
are probably over 10,000, and the older you get, the more there will be. If you are the kind of person who talks to
strangers, you will definitely come across coincidences. Basically, when you think about how complex our lives
are, especially nowadays with the Internet, the only surprising thing is that coincidences don’t happen more often.
Q1. Decide whether the following sentences are (True) or (False): ( 6 points )
1. People refuse to accept the scientific explanation of coincidences because it’s very mysterious. ( False )
2. Scientists explain coincidences the same as people do. ( False )
3. Older people experience more coincidences than younger ones. ( True )
Q2. Answer the following questions: ( 6 points )
1. When do people say “ It’s a small world”?
When they have experienced one of those strange coincidences that seem to happen in nearly everyone’s lives.
2. What is needed to say for sure that you are a kind of person who comes across coincidences?
a. If you are an old person b. if you are a kind of person who talk to strangers
3. What example does the writer use to show that the world is really small?
You’re on holiday in another country and you run into a person you know from home, even though neither
of you knew that the other was going there too.
Q3. Complete the following sentences from the text above. ( 3 points )
1. The writer uses a mathematical technique to prove the chances of sharing the same birthday with a
stranger.
2. According to people, the scientific explanation of coincidences is less exciting
3. What makes the writer surprised about coincidences is that they don’t happen more often nowadays with the
internet.
Q4. Complete the table about chances of sharing the same birthday: ( 3 points )
Chances of sharing the same birthday Number of people needed for that
50% 23
55% / 60%/ 65% 30
95% 48
Q5. Circle the correct answer (4 points)
1. The best title for paragraph Two is -----------------------------
a. The second part of the scientific definition of coincidences
b. The way science defines coincidences
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 c. Chances of sharing the same birthday with strangers
d. Our world is small
2 .The phrasal verb “ come across” means ------------------------
a. to meet somebody by chance
b. to find something by chance
c. to stay in contact
d. to keep trying
Q6. Write what the following, phrases and numbers refer to (3 points)
1. “that” (L.2) strange coincidences
2. “the probability” (L.13) the probability of two people / two strangers sharing the same birthday.
3. “10,000” (L.18)the number of people that you have had any kind of connection with during your life.
Passage B: Read the following passage carefully then answer the questions that follow:(20 points)
The word "brand" isn't always well understood. Some people use the term interchangeably with" company” as a
kind of shorthand term.
A brand is actually something very specific, it is a promise to the buyer about the kind of product or experience
they are purchasing, and how they will feel when they use it.
Some brands succeed because they know who they are and why they exist, also they use every aspect of their
branding to make sure we know it.
Brands with weak identities often struggle because they either don't know who they are or struggle to
communicate it well.
If you want your brand to succeed and thrive in the future, you need to build a brand identity that accurately
conveys your essence and is flexible enough to evolve with you. But that doesn't happen overnight. It requires
deep thinking, a team with communication and design skills, and an intimate understanding of your brand. But it
can be done well, with excellent results, as long as you have the right guidance. You want to take a look at what
the perception of your brand has been in the past, what it is now, and what you want it to be in the future. One
way to do this is to survey your current customers to find out what they think of your brand.
Q1. Answer the following questions. ( 5Pts)
1. According to the text, what does the word "brand" mean?( 2 points)
a. it is a promise to the buyer about the kind of product or experience they are purchasing
b. and how they will feel when they use it.
2. Why do some brands succeed?( 3 points)
a. because they know who they are
b. and why they exist
c also they use every aspect of their branding to make sure we know it.
Q2. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False. (6 points)
1. Most people understand the meaning of brand. ( False )
2. It takes long time to build a successful brand. ( True )
3. It's not necessary to search for past perceptions of our brand. ( True )
4. We should study the customers opinion about the brand. ( True )
Q3. Find words in the text which are similar to the following:( 3 points)
1. buying: purchasing
2. Find something difficult to do : struggle
3. how people see and understand things: perception
Q4. Complete the following diagram. ( 6 pts)

Requirements for a successful brand identity

an intimate understanding of your

deep thinking team with communication
brand
and design skills

Get excellent results if

as long as you have the right guidance

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 Part two: Vocabulary (20 points)

Q1. Replace the underlined parts of the sentences below with words from the box: ( 4 points)

vital – restrictions –excuses - guarantee - outweigh

1. If you want to study science, it’s very necessary to have a good knowledge of maths. vital
2. There are some problems with the idea, but I think the advantages are more important than them. outweigh
3. The 30 mph speed limits applies in all built up areas. restrictions
4. There is no way to be sure that higher production will keep prices stable. guarantee

Q2. Complete the sentences below with words from the box: (4 points)
creative - disappointed - currently - citizen – mention

1. Instead of being disappointed -at where you are, think optimistically about where you are going.
2. Don’t - mention anything about the dead dog to the kids; it really gets them upset.
3. We, the people still believe that every- citizen deserves a basic measure of security and dignity.
4. The hotel is currently under construction.

Q3.Complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verbs from the box: ( 4 points)

came across - put up - carry on - get on well

1. I came across my old school reports when I was clearing out my desk.
2. The old woman put me up for the night because I’d missed the last bus to my village.
3. If he wants to carry on living here, he’s going to have to change his ways and learn to be a bit more tidy.
4. To enjoy life you must also be able to get on well with others, get their cooperation and win their respect

Q4.Circle the correct option: ( 4 points)

1. We bought a fantastic new set of furniture. It’s on order/ on demand and should be here next week.
2. Each teacher should be given an individual job description / job satisfaction specifying his or her particular
responsibilities.
3. I like to map out the whole week in advance / on advance.
4. We need to stop this takeover/ take over of our business by a larger company.

Q5.Complete the sentences using the words in the box with ( co, mis, over, under): ( 4 points)

understanding - worked - pilot - paid

1. The instructions are carefully written to avoid any misunderstanding.

2. In 1978, Billy and a co-pilot are the only survivors of a plane crash.
3. Nurses complain of being overworked and underpaid.

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 Part three: Language: (20 points)
Section A: ( 10 points) ‫أجب عن جميع االسئلة في هذا القسم‬

Question one.( 5 points)

Q1. A: Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: ( 3 points)

1. My sister didn’t see the note that I had laid on the kitchen table for her yesterday.( not/ see)

2. We’ve been walking for hours! Let’s have a rest.( walk)

3. The light from the sun takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the Earth.( take)

4. They are flying to New York tomorrow. They’ve booked two tickets online.( fly)

5. Who do you think will win the elections?( think)

6.Ali was working at his computer when the power cut occurred.( work)

Q1.B: Write full questions: ( 2 points)

1. you/ enjoy/ the lesson / yesterday?
Did you enjoy the lesson yesterday?
2.What/ Omar/ do/ every Friday morning?
What does Omar do every Friday morning?
Question Two.
Q2.A: Rewrite the following using the words between brackets: ( 3 points)
1. “ Why didn’t you arrive at the conference on time?( The manager wanted to know)
The manager wanted to know why I / he hadn’t arrived at the conference on time.
2. “ Have the children finished watching TV?( He questioned)
He questioned if / whether the children had finished watching TV.
3. “ Don’t put all your returns into developing new ideas.”( Someone warned me)
Someone warned me not to put all my returns into developing new ideas. / Someone warned me against
putting all my returns into developing new ideas .
Q2.B: Choose the correct answer:( 2 points)
1. Try pushing the car. It--------------------- ( may / will) start.
2. Rami ----------------------( is going to buy / is buying) a new motorbike , but he hasn’t made his mind yet.
Section B: ( 10 points)

From this section answer Two questions Only: ‫أجب عن سؤالين فقط من هذا القسم‬

Question One. Correct the following sentences: (There is only one mistake in each sentence) ( 5 points)

1. The boy was in a difficult situation, so I agreed helping him.

---------------------------------------------------to help-------------------------------------------
2. Look out! There’s a bus coming! It will hit you.
-----------------------------------------------is going to hit-----------------------------------------
3. Students made mistakes will be punished .
---------------making------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. All what you have done is disappointed. Everyone got angry.
---------------------------------------disappointing----------------------------------------------
5. I couldn’t pass the exam, I don’t feel very confident.
-------might not/ may not----------------------------------------------------------------------

Question Two. ( 5 points)

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Q2.A. Complete the following sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets. ( 3 points)
1. We’ve stopped using plastic bags in supermarkets. We take our own bag with us when we go shopping. (use)
2. Mazen couldn’t manage ----to eat-------- all the ice cream. ( eat)
3. I wish you wouldn’t keep ---- interrupting -- me. (interrupt)

Q2.B:Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the underlined part with a causative structure:( 2 points)
1. We’d better ask someone to redecorate the kitchen because of water damage.
We’d better get/ have our kitchen redecorated because of water damage.
2. Rami took his laptop to the company and asked them to fix it.
Rami took his laptop to the company and got/ had it fixed.
Question Three. ( 5 points)
Q3.A: Rewrite the following using reduced relative clauses: ( 2points)
1. People who park in this area get given parking tickets.
People parking in this area get given parking tickets
2. Muna showed me some pictures that had been painted by her father.
Muna showed me some pictures painted by her father.
Q3. B: Add question tags to the sentences below: ( 3 points)
1. I put my keys here yesterday, didn’t I?
2. Nobody knows who invented the wheel, do they?
3. He’d never met him before, had he?

Good Luck