Ibn Charaf Prep.

School Mock Test Teacher : Mr Saber

School Year :2020-2021 Classes  : 9 th form

I-READING COMPREHENSION: (6 marks)

1/ The following statements are false. Correct them with details from the
text. (2mks).
a- The writer, Peter and John never have lunch in the countryside.
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b- According to the writer. It was normal that Jane goes with him and his
friends to the countryside.
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2/ Answer the following questions. ( 2mks)
a- Why should the boys accept Jane with them?
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b- How old was Jane at that time?
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4/What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (1mk)
we : ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
us : ………………………………………………………………………………………………
5/Find in paragraph 2 a word that means nearly the same as: (1mk)
exciting and dangerous experiences = ……………………………………………………
II- Language ( 8 Mks )
⒈Circle the correct alternatives. (3 mks)
Once upon a time, there was a girl called little red riding hood who lived in a big forest. One
day, her mother ( tells / was telling / told ) her to take a basket with a cake in it to ( your /
her / his ) grandma. Her house isn’t too far from ( theirs / themselves / ours ). ( Besides /
Because / But ), in the forest she met a bad wolf. The wolf asked her : ‶ ( Where / Whose /
What ) basket is this ?″‶It’s mine.I am taking a cake to my grandma who lives by ( himself /
ourselves / herself ) in a little cottage. ″answered little red riding hood. ‶Why don’t you pick
up some flowers for her ? ″ asked the wolf. ‶ That ‘s a good idea.″ said little red riding hood.
⒉Fill in the blanks with words from the list. There are 2 extra words.
Outgoing / because / company / with / however / strike / save / fight
In my opinion, it is important to have people around me because they make my life a lot of
fun. In fact, I have got lots of friends and they are dear to me …………………….. they keep
me …………………….. It is really very easy for me to …………………….. new
friendships . Unlike my brother Steve, I am …………………….. and cheerful . Whenever
someone talks with him his face becomes red. Steve is unable to get on well

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…………………….. his classmates and they think that he is thoughtless. He rarely lends
them a hand. At home, we usually …………………….. over watching TV.
⒊Match the underlined utterances with their functions .(2 mks)
Utterances Functions Answers
Mum : Tom, I think it’s time to wake up ! (1) a. Giving advice 1 + ……
Tom : I don’t want to go to school, I’m still sleepy.
I couldn’t sleep last night. (2) b. Suggestion 2 + ……
Mum : Hurry up or you will be late. I’ll get your
Schoolbag ready. c. Expressing opinion 3 + ……
Tom : Could I keep on sleeping ? (3) I’m really tired.
Mum : You can’t. Your dad is already waiting for you. d. Inability in the past 4 + ……
You could sleep when you come back from school.(4)
Tom : Ok. Life is hard living. e. Polite request

III – Writing : ( 6 Mks )

Write an e-mail to your penfriend James to describe your best friend to him . Use linkers as :
Besides / In addition , But , however / yet ….
The following hints may help you :
- Name / age / physical features ( tall / short / eyes / hair )
- Personality ( kind / cheerful / hard-working …. )
- Why you like him / her .

Dear James ,
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Love ,

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The Text :

I was 12 years old at that time. In my free time, I enjoyed walking for long

distances into the countryside, outside our little town. I usually went with my

best friends, Peter and John. They were my age, and we went to the same

school. During the school holidays, we always took our sandwiches and drinks and

went to spend a whole day in the countryside where we could go around, playing

funny games for long hours.

One day, a girl called Jane came with us. She was Peter’s cousin. In the

beginning, we didn’t like her but we had to accept her, because Peter’s mother

said so. It was difficult for us. We thought that a girl should not go with us on

our adventures. She should stay at home where there are many things for a girl

to do. She could do her homework, or help her mother with the housework. Jane

was two years younger than us. She was slim with long brown hair, a round face

and big eyes. She wore jean trousers, a shirt and a sweater just like the rest of

us, boys. But what could we do with her ? We had just to accept her in our

group, to please Peter’s mother.