Test of English for grade 12 Name:

First semester-2020/2021

I- Read the following text and answer the questions below:

It’s no surprise that the more you help your body, the more you help your mind. Physical activity increases the flow of
oxygen to your brain. It’s not surprising that people who are in good physical shape also tend to enjoy a higher level of
mental agility.
Meditation, in conjunction with other methods, is an alternative way to strengthen your mind. Calming the mind
allows you to solve problems in a more relaxed way.

Choose the correct answer a, b or c: (8 marks)

1. Physical activity gives ………. oxygen to the brain.

a. less b. no c. more
2. Meditation ………. with other methods to strengthen the mind.
a. works b. conflicts c. competes
3. People in good physical shape ………. to enjoy a higher level of mental agility.
a. dislike b. refuse c. like
4. Calming the mind allows you to solve problems in a ………. way.
a. long b. difficult c. simple

Write the meaning of THREE of the following words: (6 marks)

- agility - meditate - proficiency - vitality
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Translate into Arabic or Kurdish: (3 marks)

8. Exercise is good for the brain and the body, and so is meditating.
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II- Explain ONE of the following proverbs: (3 marks)

- A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- Practice makes perfect.
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III- Correct the verbs in brackets: (10 marks)

10. At present, my brother is (wash) the car.

11. Suzan (buy) a new coat three days ago.
12. They (going) to zoo sometimes.
13. We didn’t (seen) the rainbow.
14. Ali (don’t) speak English, he speaks French.
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IV- Choose the correct answer in brackets: (8 marks)

15. Omar failed his test. He wishes he (had studied / studies) more.
16. Sidra has an exam tomorrow. I hope she (doesn’t / didn’t) fail her exam.
17. (In / on) Newroz Day, we celebrate with our family and friends.
18. I will buy (a / the) car I told you about yesterday.
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V- Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the following: (8 marks)
They him and Do Are

19. I like my friend Ferhad. I always visit ………. .

20. ………. work in a company in Dubai.
21. My mother went to the market. She bought vegetables ………. fruits.
22. ………. you studying chemistry in the university?
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VI- Write a paragraph about a visit you made to an interesting place. (Use past tense) (4 marks)
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