English Department AY 2019/2020

Mid of First Term

Enrichment worksheets

Grade 10

Student’s Name: ………………………………………………………..……………….

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Topic: Language Functions, Quiz 1 Name: …………………………………………………………………….

Date: /9/2019 Class: 10/…….

1. Which of the following BEST expresses DISAGREEMENT with somebody’s opinion?

A. I’m not able.
B. I agree with you.
C. I’m patient to hear that.
D. I am not sure about that.

2. Which of the following BEST expresses AGREEMENT with somebody’s opinion?

A. I’m not able.
B. I agree with you.
C. I’m patient to hear that.
D. I am not sure about that.

3. Read the following sentence:

“ I have had a terrible accident”
Which of the following is the BEST reply to the sentence above?
A. Oh dear!
B. I think so, too.
C. You’re right about that.
D. Wow, that’s great news.

4. Which of the following is the BEST response to bad news showing concern?
A. Really? That’s terrible!
B. How wonderful!
C. It is a good idea.
D. Let’s do it.

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Present simple VS Present
Topic: Name: …………………………………………………………………….
progressive, Quiz 2
Date: /9/2019 Class: 10/…….

A: Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d:

1. I always …………………….to Aspire Park on Friday.
a. go
b. goes
C went
d. am going

2. They ……………………on a science project currently.

a. work
b. working
C are working
d. worked

3. My brother …………………….London every year.

a. visit
b. visits
C is visiting
d. visited

4. We ……………………… the final match now.

a. watch
b. watches
C are watching
d. is watching

5. I ………………….. Qatar is the best country in the world.

a. think
b. thinks
C am thinking
d. is thinking
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B: Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form:
1. She ………………………………(study) English everyday.

2. The boys ……………………………….(clean) their rooms at the moment.

3. Ali usually …………………………………(watch) TV in the evening.

4. Look, the man ………………………………(wash) his car with a hose.

5. My car broke down so I ………………………..(use) a rented car these days.

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Past simple VS past
Topic: Name: …………………………………………………………………….
progressive, Quiz 3
Date: /10/2019 Class: 10/…….

A: Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d:

1. While I was driving back home, I ……………………..an accident.
a. see
b. saw
C had seen
d. was seeing

2. I was sleeping when suddenly my phone………………………….

a. ring
b. rang
C was ringing
d. had rung

3. This time last year, we ……………………………on a volcano.

a. stand
b. stood
C were standing
d. had stood

4. I ………………………….to the cinema last week.

a. go
b. went
C was going
d. had gone

5. While she ………………………..a book, the phone rang.

a. read
b. was reading
C is reading
d. had read
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B: Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form:
1. This time yesterday, we ………………………………..(swim) in the sea.

2. I ……………………………….(clean) my room when my mother came.

3. While Hamad …………………………………(read) his book, his friend dropped by.

4. Last summer, Salim ………………………….(visit) London.

5. I ………………………………………(buy) my car 5 years ago.

C: Rewrite the following sentences using the words between brackets:

1. We were walking down the street. An ambulance sped by us. (While)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

2. I was getting off the bus. I saw Peter. (As)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

3. They were sitting in the park. They heard a loud noise. (While)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

4. She was walking down the street. She found a bracelet. (When)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

5. We were leaving. Amanda and her friends arrived. (as)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will read two passages then answer questions
based on each. Read the following, and then answer the questions.

1. The sport of falconry was introduced to Qatar through Bedouin tribes who used the birds
as one of the tools for hunting preys. They discovered that it was much easier to allow the
falcons to take down birds migrating across the Arabian Peninsula than it was to shoot them
down themselves. This Bedouin method of falconry set the basis for the modern version of
the sport practiced in Qatar.

2. Although, over the centuries, falconry has virtually vanished from the European continent,
the sport lives on in the Middle East. In Qatar, you can still purchase falcons in downtown
Doha at falcon souqs or through private dealers. The best falcons can cost thousands of
dollars. They may even have their own Qatari passports to ensure they are not stolen. This
also guarantees that the falcons cannot be taken out of the country without the owner’s
permission.

3. Once you have purchased, caught or trained your falcon, you proceed to enter a very
competitive sport. Many Qataris spend much money on their falconry equipment, which can
include radio monitors, 4x4 trucks, communication devices, and other high priced items. The
reason for the high-tech equipment is to allow the hunters to arrive at the right time, so they
may separate the animals and kill the prey according to the Islamic way.

4. But if you are considering participating in this ancient sport, remember that training birds
takes a large amount of time, especially the ones that are caught in the wild. You also need
to remember that keeping the bird on one’s arm for several hours a day is certainly very
painful.
5. The most popular prey is the Houbara, a large fast bird, which lives throughout the Middle
East. That being said, the bird has been hunted to the point of being endangered in Qatar. So
falconers must constantly travel the globe to search for new hunting grounds. It is said that
the best hunting grounds are found in the Iraqi desert.

1. What is the MAIN IDEA of the text?

A. The sport of falconry preys
B. The life of falcons
C. The habitat of falcons
D. The falconry enemies

2. What does the underlined pronoun “they” in paragraph (1) refer to?
A. birds
B. preys
C. tribes
D. tools

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3. Which of the following is TRUE about falconry equipment?
A. It is risky.
B. It is illegal.
C. It is unusual.
D. It is expensive.

4. Based on the text, why are falcons issued Qatari passports? Mention TWO reasons
from the text.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

5. According to the writer, why is training birds for falconry a hard job? Mention TWO
reasons from the text.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

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Read the following paragraph, and then answer questions

New Zealand, a country in the south-west of the Pacific Ocean, is a long way from any other country
and consists of two large islands. The closest country to the west, Australia, is about 2,000 kilometres
away. The native people of New Zealand, who were living there before the Europeans arrived, are
called Maoris. They arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia over 1 000 years before the Europeans.
Otherwise, the inhabitants are called New Zealanders, or sometimes ‘kiwis’. This is because the
national symbol of the country is a large bird called the kiwi. New Zealand is not a crowded country.
Its population is only just over 4 million, while Britain, for example, which is about the same size,
has a population of over 60 million. An interesting historical fact is that in 1893 it became the first
country in the world to give women the right to vote. What’s more, the islands have an excellent
climate for all sorts of outdoor activities, and many people go there to try ‘extreme sports’ such as
bungee jumping. Moreover, many people think that New Zealand’s famous national rugby team, the
‘All Blacks’, is the best in the world. The team gets its name from the fact that it plays in black shirts,
shorts and socks.

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A. to describe a famous bird in New Zealand
B. to list some popular sports in New Zealand
C. to inform the reader about the country of New Zealand
D. to tell the reader about outdoor activities in New Zealand

2. Read the following.

They arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia over 1000 years before the Europeans.
What does the underlined pronoun refer to?
A. the inhabitants of Australia
B. the native people of New Zealand
C. the first people who came from Europe
D. the inhabitants of the capital of New Zealand

3. How big is New Zealand?

A. It is smaller than Britain.
B. It is bigger than Australia.
C. It is nearly as big as Britain.
D. It is the same size as Australia.

4. Read the following.

What’s more, the islands have an excellent climate for all sorts of outdoor activities.
What is the function of the underlined phrase in the above sentence?
A. to add an extra detail
B. to introduce the main topic
C. to sum up the writer’s ideas
D. to show contrast in the writer’s ideas

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5. Why is the national rugby team of New Zealand called the ‘All Blacks’?

6. How is New Zealand a pioneer in promoting women’s rights?

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 Information Request Letter/ Email
To a Friend
Date: ‫التاريخ‬
‫بداية اإليميل‬

From: ‫الراسل‬
To: ‫المرسل إليه‬
Subject Information request ‫الموضوع‬

Dear …………‫ االسم‬+ ‫ عزيزتي‬/ ‫ عزيزي‬Hi ………………. / Hello ……………….. ‫تحية البداية‬

• How are you doing? I hope everything is OK. I wanted to tell you that ……..
and I’d like to ask you about some information.

• How’s life? I’ve just dropped you a line to tell you that ……. and I need your
help to get some information. ‫الغرض من‬
‫الخطاب‬
• How are you? I hope you’re doing great. It has been a long time since we
last contacted with each other. Guess what! ………..…… so I want your help
to get some information.

‫النقطة‬
• Firstly, I would very much like to know about + ‫اسم‬.
‫األولى‬

‫النقطة‬
• Secondly, I would be grateful if you could provide me with details on + ‫اسم‬
‫الثانية‬

‫النقطة‬
• Thirdly, could you tell me about + ‫?اسم‬
‫الثالثة‬

‫النقطة‬
• Finally, do you have any idea about + ‫?اسم‬
‫الرابعة‬

• Thank you very much my dear friend.

• Reply as soon as possible.

• Bye for now. ‫أشكر‬

‫واطلب الرد‬
• Write me back soon.

• See you soon

Yours
‫توقيع الراسل واسمه األول فقط‬ ‫تحية الخاتمة‬

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 You have been accepted to study at Clemson University. Your friend Adel has been
studying there for years.
Write an email to him asking about the following:
- The accommodation provided by the university
- the courses taught at university
- the cheapest means of transport
- the most exciting places near the university

Dear ………………………………
How are you doing? I hope everything is OK. I wanted to tell you that……………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………….….……….….……….………..

and I’d like to ask you about some information.

Firstly, I would very much like to know about ……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………

Secondly, I would be grateful if you could provide me with details on ………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Thirdly, could you tell me about …………………………………………………..…………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Finally, do you have any idea about …………………………………………..…….………………

………………………………………………………. ?

Thank you very much my dear friend.

Yours

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 You have read a job advertisement for a vacancy in Vodafone. Your friend Nizar works
there.
Write an email to your friend asking him about the following:
- the salary
- the working hours and holidays
- the dress code for the company
- the facilities provided by the company to the staff

Hi ………………………………
How’s life? I’ve just dropped you a line to tell you that ………………………….…………

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and I need your help to get some information.

Firstly, I would very much like to know about ……………………………………………………

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Secondly, I would be grateful if you could provide me with details on ………………………

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Thirdly, could you tell me about ……….……………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Finally, do you have any idea about …………………………………………..……………………

………………………………………………………. ?

Bye for now.

Yours

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You have just arrived to stay and study in the USA. You have many friends who have been
there before and you want to ask one of them for advice about some matters.

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1. In the first paragraph we write when, where the events happened. Who the people in
the story were, how the weather was and what happened first.

‫ والحدث‬.‫ كيف كان الطقس‬.‫ من هم األشخاص الذين كانوا في القصة‬.‫في الفقرة األولى نكتب متي وأين وقعت األحداث‬
‫الذي وقع أوال وأثار المشكلة مسبوقا ً بما يفيد الفجأة‬

2. In the second paragraph, we describe rising the events in the order they happened till
we reach the climax event.
)‫في الفقرة الثانية صف األحداث المتصاعدة وفق التسلسل الزمني للحدوث حتى تصل ألعلى حدث (الذروة‬

3. In the third paragraph, we describe the falling events in the order they happened till
we reach the resolution.
.‫في الفقرة الثالثة صف أحداث الهبوط وفق التسلسل الزمني للحدوث حتى تصل لحل الصراع أو المشكلة‬

4. In the last paragraph, we write what happened in the end and how the people in the
story felt.
.‫ اكتب ما حدث بعد انتهاء المشكلة ومشاعر الشخصيات الموجودين بالقصة‬.‫في الفقرة األخيرة‬

5. Start and end your story in an interesting way using (quotation/ addressing the reader
directly/asking a rhetorical question/ referring to moods and feelings/ using our senses).

‫ االشارة للمشاعر‬/ ‫ سؤال وهمي‬/ ‫ مخاطبة القارئ مباشرة‬/ ‫إبدأ و اختم قصتك بطريقة مثيرة باستخدام( مقتطف‬
)‫ استخدام الحواس‬/ ‫والمزاج‬
6. Start Or end your story with the exact words you are asked to use.
.‫إبدأ أو اختم قصتك بنفس الكلمات التي يطلب منك استخدامها‬

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 Catchy title ً
‫أكتب عنوانا‬
ً
“ A memorable Day” “ A lucky Escape” “ When Dreams Come True” ‫جذابا لقصتك‬

“Hurry up!” Jim shouted, as he ran down the stairs. “We are going to be late!”
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to escape for a day?
It was a bright, clear Sunday afternoon, and I was excited by the thought of the
adventure ahead.
The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing as Jim pulled on a light jacket
and ran out of the house
‫استخدم مقدمة‬
Little did I know that morning that I was about to have the greatest adventure of my ‫تثيراالهتمام وتمهد‬
life ‫للقصة‬

Whenever I look at that photograph, it takes me back to those early years when every
new experience was so important that it was almost unbearable.
Why is it that the most important things happen when we don’t expect them?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
How would you feel if you were in a boat in the middle of the ocean in a violent storm?

And suddenly
All of a sudden
Suddenly, I realised that
Out of the blue, ‫استخدم تعبيرات‬
‫تفيد التحول‬
It was amazing! Time passed and suddenly the sky became dark grey and a strong wind
‫املفاجئ لألحداث‬
started blowing.
It was a nice day and we were enjoying it. Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky and the
weather turned stormy.

big: massive, enormous, huge

small: tiny, miniature, short, microscopic
beautiful: handsome, lovely, attractive, charming
ugly: disgusting, hideous, nasty ‫استخدم صفات‬
‫لوصف الشكل‬
very: rather, extremely, amazingly, absolutely
‫واملشاعروإبداء‬
good/nice: lovely, superb, wonderful, fabulous, pleasant ‫الرأي‬
bad: nasty, evil, wicked, terrible, awful, blazing, freezing
Feelings: worried, amazed, curious, annoyed, excited, anxious, proud, ashamed, brave,
frightened, eager, bored, delighted, annoyed, embarrassed, relieved, exhausted

victoriously, politely, cautiously, quickly, happily, wearily, fortunately, softly, sternly,

seriously, proudly. ‫استخدم ظروف‬
‫تعبرعن طريقة‬
‫الكالم أو التصرف‬
Luckily, Unluckily, Surprisingly, Unsurprisingly, Fortunately, Unfortunately, Amazingly ‫أو التعليق‬

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 ‫استخدم أفعال‬
groaned, mumbled, stared at, peered at, exclaimed, shouted, assured, whispered, ‫تحويل الكالم‬
‫املعبرة عن‬
explained, screamed
‫مضمونه ومشاعر‬
‫املتكلم‬
was as quick as a flash
was as fresh as a daisy
was as pleased as punch
was as right as rain ‫استخدم التشبيه‬
ran like the wind ‫البالغي‬
was as white as a sheet
cried like a baby
had a memory like a sieve

It was an experience I would never forget and within weeks of arriving home I was
planning my next big adventure. Nothing could stop me now! ‫استخدم خاتمة‬
They were exhausted but were relieved to be alive. ‫تصف مشاعر‬
‫الشخصيات وتترك‬
It had definitely been a horrifying experience and I was lucky to be alive in the end. ً
‫أثرا أعمق في نفس‬
I’m sure you would have done the same thing in my place. ‫القارئ‬
I was glad that I saved my dad. but it was the most frightening moment in my life.

To show the sequence of events in a story we can use linking words such as: ‫استخدم رو ابط‬
when – while – as soon as – after – before – at that moment – by the time – first – next – ‫لترتيب تسلسل‬
soon – then – eventually – meanwhile –after a while – suddenly – at first – finally – as. ‫وقوع األحداث‬

• past simple, to describe actions which started and ended in the past, or actions which
happened one after the other in the past. She woke up, got dressed and ate
breakfast.
• past continuous, to set the scene or to describe events/actions in progress at a ‫استخدم أزمنة تعبر‬
certain time in the past. The sun was shining and the birds were singing ‫عن ترتيب أو‬
when I got out of the house ‫تداخل األحداث‬

• past perfect, for actions which happened before other past actions, or to give the
background of the story. He had already gone home by the time the film
started.

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 A school magazine has asked students to write a story about a frightening or dangerous experience they had.

Your teacher has asked you to write a story ENDING with this sentence: “They were so relieved and happy to be back
with their families.” / " I was exhausted but relieved that I wasn’t hurt."

Your teacher has asked you to write a short story about a travel experience you had.

Your teacher has asked you to write a story ENTITLED ‫بعنوان‬ ‘A day to remember’. / ' A lucky escape'

Your teacher has asked you to write a story that BEGINS with the sentence ‘Little did I know that morning that I was
about to have the greatest adventure of my life’.

Write a story that ENDS with the sentence ‘We were both very glad to be safe and sound.’

The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing as I pulled on a light
jacket and ran out of the house to join my father. We headed to the harbor
where we took our small boat and went on a voyage.

We sailed for about two hours before we reached our favorite bay. Dad let
the anchor down and tied the boat to a large rock on the shore using a long
rope. We put on our masks and fins and dived into the warm water. There were
fish everywhere. It was amazing! Time passed and suddenly the sky became
dark grey and a strong wind started blowing. We were swimming back to the
boat when suddenly a large wave came our way and threw my dad against a
rock.

I swam towards him and saw that he was fainted. I grabbed him under the
arms and pulled him to the boat. I was afraid but I knew I had to save my dad.
I used the boat’s radio to call for help. Within minutes a rescue boat arrived
and took us to the shore where an ambulance was waiting.

My dad had a broken shoulder and lots of cuts but he recovered quickly. I
was glad that I saved my dad. but it was the most frightening moment in my
life.

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 Mid of First Term
Enrichment worksheets

Answers

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Topic: Language Functions, Quiz 1 Name: …………………………………………………………………….

Date: /9/2019 Class: 10/…….

1. Which of the following BEST expresses DISAGREEMENT with somebody’s opinion?

A. I’m not able.
B. I agree with you.
C. I’m patient to hear that.
D. I am not sure about that.

2. Which of the following BEST expresses AGREEMENT with somebody’s opinion?

A. I’m not able.
B. I agree with you.
C. I’m patient to hear that.
D. I am not sure about that.

3. Read the following sentence:

“ I have had a terrible accident”
Which of the following is the BEST reply to the sentence above?
A. Oh dear!
B. I think so, too.
C. You’re right about that.
D. Wow, that’s great news.

4. Which of the following is the BEST response to bad news showing concern?
A. Really? That’s terrible!
B. How wonderful!
C. It is a good idea.
D. Let’s do it.

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Present simple VS Present
Topic: Name: …………………………………………………………………….
progressive, Quiz 2
Date: /9/2019 Class: 10/…….

A: Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d:

1. I always …………………….to Aspire Park on Friday.
a. go
b. goes
C went
d. am going

2. They ……………………on a science project currently.

a. work
b. working
C are working
d. worked

3. My brother …………………….London every year.

a. visit
b. visits
C is visiting
d. visited

4. We ……………………… the final match now.

a. watch
b. watches
C are watching
d. is watching

5. I ………………….. Qatar is the best country in the world.

a. think
b. thinks
C am thinking
d. is thinking
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B: Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form:
1. She (studies) English everyday.

2. The boys (are cleaning) their rooms at the moment.

3. Ali usually (watches) TV in the evening.

4. Look, the man (is washing) his car with a hose.

5. My car broke down so I (am using) a rented car these days.

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 English Department AY 2019-2020
Past simple VS past
Topic: Name: …………………………………………………………………….
progressive, Quiz 3
Date: /10/2019 Class: 10/…….

A: Choose the correct answer from a,b,c or d:

1. While I was driving back home, I ……………………..an accident.
a. see
b. saw
C had seen
d. was seeing

2. I was sleeping when suddenly my phone………………………….

a. ring
b. rang
C was ringing
d. had rung

3. This time last year, we ……………………………on a volcano.

a. stand
b. stood
C were standing
d. had stood

4. I ………………………….to the cinema last week.

a. go
b. went
C was going
d. had gone

5. While she ………………………..a book, the phone rang.

a. read
b. was reading
C is reading
d. had read
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B: Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form:
1. This time yesterday, we ( were swimming) in the sea.
2. I (was cleaning) room when my mother came.
3. While Hamad (was reading) his book, his friend dropped by.
4. Last summer, Salim (visited) London.
5. I (bought) my car 5 years ago.
C: Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form:
1. We were walking down the street. An ambulance sped by us. (While)
While we were walking down the street, an ambulance sped by us.

2. I was getting off the bus. I saw Peter. (As)

As I was getting off the bus, I saw Peter.

3. They were sitting in the park. They heard a loud noise. (While)
While they were sitting in the park, they heard a loud noise.

4. She was walking down the street. She found a bracelet. (When)
She was walking down the street when she found a bracelet.

5. We were leaving. Amanda and her friends arrived. (as)

As we were leaving, Amanda and her friends arrived.

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will read two passages then answer questions
based on each. Read the following, and then answer the questions.

1. The sport of falconry was introduced to Qatar through Bedouin tribes who used the birds
as one of the tools for hunting preys. They discovered that it was much easier to allow the
falcons to take down birds migrating across the Arabian Peninsula than it was to shoot them
down themselves. This Bedouin method of falconry set the basis for the modern version of
the sport practiced in Qatar.

2. Although, over the centuries, falconry has virtually vanished from the European continent,
the sport lives on in the Middle East. In Qatar, you can still purchase falcons in downtown
Doha at falcon souqs or through private dealers. The best falcons can cost thousands of
dollars. They may even have their own Qatari passports to ensure they are not stolen. This
also guarantees that the falcons cannot be taken out of the country without the owner’s
permission.

3. Once you have purchased, caught or trained your falcon, you proceed to enter a very
competitive sport. Many Qataris spend much money on their falconry equipment, which can
include radio monitors, 4x4 trucks, communication devices, and other high priced items. The
reason for the high-tech equipment is to allow the hunters to arrive at the right time, so they
may separate the animals and kill the prey according to the Islamic way.

4. But if you are considering participating in this ancient sport, remember that training birds
takes a large amount of time, especially the ones that are caught in the wild. You also need
to remember that keeping the bird on one’s arm for several hours a day is certainly very
painful.
5. The most popular prey is the Houbara, a large fast bird, which lives throughout the Middle
East. That being said, the bird has been hunted to the point of being endangered in Qatar. So
falconers must constantly travel the globe to search for new hunting grounds. It is said that
the best hunting grounds are found in the Iraqi desert.

1. What is the MAIN IDEA of the text?

A. The sport of falconry preys
B. The life of falcons
C. The habitat of falcons
D. The falconry enemies

2. What does the underlined pronoun “they” in paragraph (1) refer to?
A. birds
B. preys
C. tribes
D. tools

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3. Which of the following is TRUE about falconry equipment?
A. It is risky.
B. It is illegal.
C. It is unusual.
D. It is expensive.

4. Based on the text, why are falcons issued Qatari passports? Mention TWO reasons
from the text.

They may even have their own Qatari passports to ensure they are not
Reason 1:
stolen.

This also guarantees that the falcons cannot be taken out of the country
Reason 2:
without the owner’s permission.

5. According to the writer, why is training birds for falconry a hard job? Mention TWO
reasons from the text.

training birds takes a large amount of time, especially the ones that are
Reason 1:
caught in the wild.

You also need to remember that keeping the bird on one’s arm for several
Reason 2:
hours a day is certainly very painful.

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Read the following paragraph, and then answer questions

New Zealand, a country in the south-west of the Pacific Ocean, is a long way from any other country
and consists of two large islands. The closest country to the west, Australia, is about 2,000 kilometres
away. The native people of New Zealand, who were living there before the Europeans arrived, are
called Maoris. They arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia over 1 000 years before the Europeans.
Otherwise, the inhabitants are called New Zealanders, or sometimes ‘kiwis’. This is because the
national symbol of the country is a large bird called the kiwi. New Zealand is not a crowded country.
Its population is only just over 4 million, while Britain, for example, which is about the same size,
has a population of over 60 million. An interesting historical fact is that in 1893 it became the first
country in the world to give women the right to vote. What’s more, the islands have an excellent
climate for all sorts of outdoor activities, and many people go there to try ‘extreme sports’ such as
bungee jumping. Moreover, many people think that New Zealand’s famous national rugby team, the
‘All Blacks’, is the best in the world. The team gets its name from the fact that it plays in black shirts,
shorts and socks.

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A. to describe a famous bird in New Zealand
B. to list some popular sports in New Zealand
C. to inform the reader about the country of New Zealand
D. to tell the reader about outdoor activities in New Zealand

2. Read the following.

They arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia over 1000 years before the Europeans.
What does the underlined pronoun refer to?
A. the inhabitants of Australia
B. the native people of New Zealand
C. the first people who came from Europe
D. the inhabitants of the capital of New Zealand

3. How big is New Zealand?

A. It is smaller than Britain.
B. It is bigger than Australia.
C. It is nearly as big as Britain.
D. It is the same size as Australia.

4. Read the following.

What’s more, the islands have an excellent climate for all sorts of outdoor activities.
What is the function of the underlined phrase in the above sentence?
A. to add an extra detail
B. to introduce the main topic
C. to sum up the writer’s ideas
D. to show contrast in the writer’s ideas

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5. Why is the national rugby team of New Zealand called the ‘All Blacks’?

The team gets its name from the fact that it plays in black shirts, shorts and socks.

6. How is New Zealand a pioneer in promoting women’s rights?

In 1893 it became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote.

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