Pre IG C& C2 Mid Term Exam Question Paper

Hinthar International School

Mid Term Exam Class: Pre IG-C & C2
Subject: English Time allowed: 1:45 hours
Section 1
Reading
A. Read the following passage.
The coconut is an unusual food for many reasons. It is technically a seed, produced by the coconut
palm tree, and as such is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also
make it unique in the seed world—the interior consists of both “meat” and “water.” The meat is the white
pith with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings; the coconut water
is a white liquid that is very sweet and thirst-quenching.
Portuguese explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco, meaning
“ghost” in their language. The three dimples and the hairy texture reminded them of a ghost’s face, and
the tree has retained that name ever since.
The coconut has many varied uses. It is used to make margarine, as well as various cooking oils,
and these cooking oils are used by fast-food restaurants around the world to make such diet staples as
French fries. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage
right off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks because of its isotonic
electrolyte properties. Even the shell itself has many uses, including cattle food and fertilizer.
Yet the coconut is also useful in many ways that have nothing to do with food. Coconut oil is used
for cosmetics, medicines, and can even be used in place of diesel fuel. Dried coconut shells are used in
many countries as a tool, such as a buffer for shining wood floors. The shells are also used for shirt buttons,
and are commonly found on Hawaiian clothing. They are even used for musical instruments and bird
houses!
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Pre IG- C & C2 Mid Term Exam
And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut palm tree, which
produces the nut, also produces countless useful items. It’s no wonder that the coconut palm has been
called “the tree of life.”
Choose the correct options. (12 Marks)
1. The underlined word pith, as used in the passage, most nearly means
a. helmet.
b. hairy material.
c. black.
d. meaty substance.
2. The coconut earned the nick name “ghost” because
a. of its pale color.
b. it resembles a face.
c. it is round.
d. of its smell
3. The coconut palm is sometimes called “the tree of life” because
a. the Portuguese thought it cured disease.
b. nearly every part of the tree is useful to mankind.
c. it grows near the Equator.
d. of its green color.
4. The passage implies that
a. coconut palms are a valuable plant.
b. coconut oil is the best way to cook.
c. Portuguese explorers loved coconuts.
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d. coconut palms are good shade trees
5. Which of the following is NOT a use for the coconut palm?
a. margarine
b. buttons
c. helium balloons
d. diesel fuel
6. The underlined word staples, as used in the passage, most nearly means
a. fasteners.
b. plans.
c. paperwork.
d. foods.
7. Paraphrase the 2nd paragraph from the passage above. (3 Marks)
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Section 2
Grammar and Use of English

A. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition: (5 Marks)
of for*2 about on
1. I was so pleased when the teacher congratulated me ------------ writing an excellent essay.
2. Forgive me ------------ interrupting but someone wants to speak to you.
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3. I don’t blame you ------------ falling asleep during that film. It was very long.
4. The Maths teacher complained ------------ the noise.
5. I was accused ------------ being late but it wasn’t my fault.
B. Choose the correct option. (5 Marks)
1. The key to success is confident/ confidence.
2. The changes in the timetable caused a lot of confused/ confusion in the first week.
3. I wasn’t hurt when I fell off the horse. I was just embarrassed/ embarrassment.
4. You need to calm down, your impatient/ impatience will get you into trouble one day.
5. It is often said that genius is close to insane/ insanity.
C. Rewrite the sentence by using reported speech. (10 Marks)
1. "We are working on the project together”
The director told Kelvin………………………………………………………………………………….
2. "I will be in London on Saturday"
She said ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Do you like chocolate?”
The boy asked Sue ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. "I drink five cups of coffee a day.”
He said ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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5. “Noah bought a new car.”
He told Liam……………………………………………………………………………………………
D. Rewrite the following passage in the Passive. (10 Marks)

Some people reported to polices seeing UFO in the sky. The army sent a helicopter to look at it closer.
The UFO shot the helicopter down and killed both men in it. People have given photographs of the UFO
to the police. Experts are looking at them now.
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E. Write sentences comparing the two things. (10 marks)
1. My room (apple green and baby pink) your room (bright red and pale blue)
(colorful)
My room is ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Plane ticket (120$) train ticket (80$) (expensive)
The train ticket is …………………………………………………………………………………
3. Planet Jupiter (61.42 billion km2) Mars (144.8 million km2) (large)
Planet Jupiter is ……………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Jack got 90% in the exam. Suzan got only 60%. (smart)
Suzan is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The iron box is the heaviest one among these boxes. The wooden box is not that heavy.
The wooden box is much…………………………………………………………………………...
F. Rewrite the following sentences by using the prompts. (10 Marks)

1. I forgot to check the email that you sent to me.
If only……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You didn’t try hard. So, you failed the exam.
You should………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. You were sleepy while the teacher was teaching.
You shouldn’t……………………………………………………………………………………...
4. I overslept this morning. So, I missed the bus.
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I didn’t bring my umbrella. Now I have to wait till the rain stops.
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Section 3
Descriptive Writing
Write a description about 150 -200 words of an ocean sunset on the picture. Describe the picture using at
least TWO of five senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste). (15 Marks)
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Section 4
Listening
A. Listen to the audio and circle the correct answers. (20 Marks)
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Subject: English Time allowed: 1:45 hours

Choose the correct options. (12 Marks)

2. The coconut earned the nick name “ghost” because

a. of its pale color.

3. The coconut palm is sometimes called “the tree of life” because

a. the Portuguese thought it cured disease.

b. nearly every part of the tree is useful to mankind.

c. it grows near the Equator.

d. of its green color.

4. The passage implies that

a. coconut palms are a valuable plant.

b. coconut oil is the best way to cook.

c. Portuguese explorers loved coconuts.

d. coconut palms are good shade trees

5. Which of the following is NOT a use for the coconut palm?

7. Paraphrase the 2nd paragraph from the passage above. (3 Marks)

Grammar and Use of English

B. Choose the correct option. (5 Marks)

1. The key to success is confident/ confidence.

5. It is often said that genius is close to insane/ insanity.

C. Rewrite the sentence by using reported speech. (10 Marks)

1. "We are working on the project together”

The director told Kelvin………………………………………………………………………………….

2. "I will be in London on Saturday"

She said ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. “Do you like chocolate?”

The boy asked Sue ……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. "I drink five cups of coffee a day.”

5. “Noah bought a new car.”

D. Rewrite the following passage in the Passive. (10 Marks)

to the police. Experts are looking at them now.

E. Write sentences comparing the two things. (10 marks)

2. Plane ticket (120$) train ticket (80$) (expensive)

The train ticket is …………………………………………………………………………………

Planet Jupiter is ……………………………………………………………………………………

The wooden box is much…………………………………………………………………………...

F. Rewrite the following sentences by using the prompts. (10 Marks)

2. You didn’t try hard. So, you failed the exam.

3. You were sleepy while the teacher was teaching.

4. I overslept this morning. So, I missed the bus.

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