GCSE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

YEAR 9, 10 AND 11

ENGLISH

FAMILY NAME ........................... FIRST NAME ...........................

DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY) ..... / ..... / .........

Please read this information carefully before the exam starts

• This examination is 60 minutes long

• All questions should be attempted
 1. Use the following prepositions to complete the sentences: in, into, at,
on, onto, for, by, from.

a. The cat walked ______________ the kitchen __________the lounge.

b. I saw the film _______________ Monday.

c. I  will  see  you  ________  eight  o’clock.

d. He saw the programme ____________ television.

e. I bought the flowers _____________ my mother ___________the

flower shop.

f. Her computer is ____________ her room.

g. Jane Austen wrote this book. It was written _____________ her.

h. The dog jumped ______________ the chair.

2) Complete the following conditional sentences.

a. If you ____________ your exam you ___________________ a

certificate (pass, get).

b. If I ___________ you, I ________________ hard (be, study).

c. If I __________________________ to Britain when I was a child, I

_______________ fluent in English now. (move, be)

3) Complete the sentences using some or any.

a) Do you have _____________ tea?

b) There is ___________ in the cupboard.

c) Would you like _______________ milk in your tea?

d) No,  thank  you.  I  don’t  want  _____________  milk  in  my  tea.
4) Rewrite the sentences in indirect/reported form.

a) “I  am  a  doctor,”  he  said.

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b) She  said,  “I  met  my  mother  in  town.”

c) He  replied,  “I  have  not had lunch.”

d) “Can  they  come  tomorrow?”  she  asked.

e) “I  went  home  after  I had  seen  the  match,”  the  boy  said.
 5. Read the following text and answer the questions below:

discover seychelles

The Republic of Seychelles is a group of islands of rubbish such as toothpaste cartons and empty
truly striking beauty, lying in the Indian Ocean 1800 shampoo  bottles  should  be  taken  back  to  the  visitor’s  
km east of Kenya. Popular with tourists, Seychelles is country of origin.
also a natural sanctuary for an amazing diversity of
bird  and  animal  life,  such  as  the  world’s  smallest frog, Weather
the heaviest land tortoise and the only flightless bird
Seychelles enjoys a pleasant tropical climate with an
of the Indian Ocean.
average humidity of 75%. The islands lie outside the
cyclone belt and there are no extremes of weather.
When the south-east trade winds blow between May
Culture and cuisine and September, there is generally less rainfall, but
rougher seas. The north-west trade winds, which blow
The Seychellois, numbering around 80,000 people, from November to March, bring the wet season. From
are a colourful and harmonious blend of different March to May and September to November, the seas
races. People from almost every race on earth have at are calmest, with the best visibility and conditions.
one time or another contributed something of their
own customs and cultures to the islands. This Average max. temp. °C
diversity is clearly reflected in Seychellois cooking,
from Asian influences come delicious stir-fries and Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
fiery curries, while the European influence, especially 30 30 31 31 30 29
French, is apparent in the use of herbs and garlic. Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Some of the best fish in the world can be found here 29 28 29 29 30 30
– the  popular  red  snapper  or  ‘bourzwa’  is  a  favourite
with both locals and tourists. Average monthly rainfall (mm)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

379 271 169 178 101 51
Environment Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Unique plants and animals have evolved in Seychelles 63 101 117 210 217 283
to produce some of the rarest examples of flora and
fauna in the world. Seychelles also boasts two World Regulations for tourists
Heritage Sites: Aldabra Atoll and the Vallee de Mai,
where the magnificent coco de mer palm grows. The For immigration clearance, tourists need a valid
government has declared 46% of the total land mass passport, a return or onward ticket, proof of
(452 sq. km) as national parks, nature reserves or accommodation, and sufficient funds for the duration
protected areas. A further 228 sq. km have been of their stay. A valid yellow fever vaccination
designated as Marine National Park to safeguard certificate is also required from travellers who have
marine creatures and habitat. As land is scarce, waste recently come from an infected area.
disposal can be a problem. Where possible, therefore,
Questions:

a) What unique specimens of wildlife can be found on the islands? Give

two examples.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(1)
b) Why is the food eaten in Seychelles so varied?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(1)
c) What action has been taken to protect sea life?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(1)
d) What are visitors asked to do to avoid pollution on the islands?
........................................................................................................................(1)
e) What is the main influence on the climate?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………(1)
f) What are good times of the year for visitors interested in diving and
other water sports?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………(1)
g) Which are the two driest months of the year in Seychelles?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(1)
h) What evidence is required to prove that visitors from certain areas are
not infected by disease?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…(1)
6. Write an e-mail to a friend who lives in another city. Invite your friend to
spend some of next summer holiday with you. In your e-mail you should:

Suggest  a  date  for  your  friend’s  visit

Say what you plan to do together when they stay
Tell your friend what to bring with them.

You must write between 100 and 150 words.

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