‫ســـم هللا الرحمن الرحيـــم‬

State Of Palestine ‫دولة فلسطين‬

Ministry of Education ‫وزارة التربية والتعليم‬
Directorate of Education / Tulkarm ‫طولكرم‬/ ‫مديرية التربية و التعليم‬
.School: Kuffer Jamal Sec Boys' School ‫ ذكور كفر جمال الثانوية‬:‫المدرسة‬
12th Grade (‫)العلمي‬ Midterm Exam 2019 - Date: 22/ 10 / 2019
Name : ..................................... English Language Time: 60 minutes

Part One : Reading ( 20 Points )

Text A “Read the following passage then answer the questions below : ( 15 Points )
(1) We often hear people say" It's a small world, isn't it? It's usually when they've just experienced one of
those strange coincidences that seem to happen in nearly everyone's lives. You know the kind of thing: you're
on holiday in another country and you run into a person you know from home, even though neither of you knew
that the other was going there too.
(2) People often think experiences like this are evidence of something mysterious happening, some kind of
hidden plan outside our knowledge. The scientific explanation is less exciting, and perhaps that's why some
people are reluctant to accept it. Coincidences are events that unexpectedly happen at the same time for no
clear reason, or finding an unexpected connection between seemingly random things or people A very common
example of the latter is talking to a complete stranger and finding that you have the same birthday. What are
the chances of that happening?
(3) Actually, the chances are better than you might think, and there’s a mathematical way to prove it. It has
been calculated that the number of people you need to have a 50% chance of two of them sharing a birthday is
23. And when there are 48 people in a room, the probability goes up to 95%. To put it another way, if there are
only 50 people reading these words (and I hope there are more!), one of them will almost certainly have the
same birthday as me. The other part of the scientific explanation for coincidences is simply that there are so
many events in people’s lives. Just think of the number of people that you have had any kind of connection
with during your life. Just think of the number of people that you have had any kind of connection with during
your life. There are probably over 10,000, and the older you get, the more there will be.
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1)-Match the titles with the suitable paragraph: ( 3 points)
1-How coincidences are seen (…) 2-A surprising fact about coincidences (…)
3-Coincidences and a common opinion (…) 4- Chances when coincidences might happen (…)
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2)-Answer the following questions: (4 points)
1- How does science define coincidences?
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2- According to the writer, what is the happening of coincidences based on?
1-………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2- …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3)- Complete the following from the text: (1 point)
1- The scientific explanation of coincidences isn’t accepted because it …………..………….…….…….
2- …………………………….…… is the example the writer used to explain how coincidences happen.
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4)- What does each of the following refer to ? ( 3 points)
1- "there" L. 4: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2- "chances " L. 10: ………………………………………………………………..………………
3-"95%" Line 13: …………………………..………………………………………………………..-
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5)-Choose the best answer to the questions. Circle A, B or C. ( 2 points)
1- People usually say " It's a small world" and this means…….
a- they meet other people by chance. b- they experience a strange coincidence.
c- they travel anywhere quickly and easily. d- their lives are more connected than before

2-If there are thirty people in a room, the probability that two of them have the same birthday is….
a. 55% or more b. 80% or more c. 50% or less d. exactly 80%
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6)- Say if each of the following sentences is True (T) /False ( F): ( 2 points)
) ( .The writer is sure that a reader somewhere shares him his birthday -1
) ( .The more people you meet and deal with, coincidences are more likely to happen -2
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Text B : Read the following paragraph then Answer the questions: ( 10 points)
From its title, you might expect this to be another one of those ‘self-help’ books about time
management, but people who read this book hoping for advice on how to change their lives
might be disappointed. For anyone interested in how people think and act, though, it will be an
..interesting and sometimes surprising read
The first part, which looks at the working methods of successful creative people like writers
and artists, does have some general tips. The one thing that most of them share, for example, is
having a regular working routine and keeping to it. Some perhaps take this a bit too far. Most of
..us, of course, don’t go that far but, as the author discusses later, we depend on routines
Research has shown that most people need some regular structure in their lives. Society in
general also needs routines, because without them transport wouldn’t be on time, schools and
offices wouldn’t work, and so on. But there’s also evidence that routine can be bad for us, and
that’s what the second part of the book looks at. Sometimes we need to break with our routines,
because doing something new and different increases happiness..
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)Decide whether sentences are True or False : (2pts) -)1
a. Everyone might find the book’s title misleading . T / F
b. Most of us need routines in our life . T/F
)Complete the following sentence: (1pt)-)2
The benefit of breaking our routines is .……………………………………………………

Say who or what words and pronouns refer to : (2pts)-)3(

……………………… :a- :them “ Line ………………………………. 2- b- :them Line 10
)Choose the correct answer : (2pts) -)5
1- .The book has some of useful and general ………………………………… .
a. warnings b. pieces of advice c. regulations
-People who read this book and search for advice to change their life might be 2 ..………
a. interested b. surprised c. disappointed
)What advice is given in the first part of the book ? (2pts)- ) 6
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)Why does society need routines in general ? (1pt)-)7
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 Part Two: Vocabulary ( 12 Points )
1: Match the words in the box with their meanings below :- ( 3 ps)
on show , patting , bald , excuse , fees , colleague
1: someone you work with …………………… 2: without hair ……………………….
3: untrue reason …………………………….. 4: hitting gently……………………………..
5: able to be seen …………………………….… 6: money you pay for a service………………
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2: Complete the sentences with the words in the box :- ( 2 ps)
co put up on duty mis force
1: You may have to…………………yourself to do something new, but you won’t be sorry.
2-Police officers only have to wear uniforms when they’re ………………………
3-He was visiting the town for a few days, so I………………… him ……………… in my flat.
4-She only gets angry when students…………behave in class.
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3: Match words from the two boxes to make word pairs to complete the sentences below :- ( 3 ps)
like , comfort , foundation zone ,course , minded
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1. It's a good idea to step out of your ……………………….. and learn new things.
2. Clubs and societies are the best places to meet ……………………….. people.
3. …………………….. is very important for everyone before starting university.

4: Choose the correct answer :- ( 4 points)

1: I was surprised when I ………………… such exciting information about Jericho .
a. ran into b. turn out c. came across d. put up
2: Not many people…………………………… how good he is at painting.
a. seem b. hope c. realise d. recognise
3: I caught up ………………… a lot of old friends at the party .
a. on b. in c. up d. with
4: There are various things that young people worry………………………………
a. about b. at c. for d. with
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Part Three: language ( 13 Points )
1-Circle the correct tense to complete the sentences. (4 points)
1- I ( think /am thinking) his suggestion is impractical . I disagree with it.
2- He (looks, is looking) depressed. Let’s go and try to calm him down
3- There's a message from my cousin. He ( is having / has had ) an accident ..
4- I only started this book yesterday and I’ve already read / been reading 150 pages.
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2:Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense( past or present tenses ) ( 4 points)
1- You should have a rest. You ………………………………………….. for hours. ( work)
1: I met an old friend who …………………..(be) in our class at school while I …………………….(shop).
1. 2: The guests …………………….(leave) when Samer ……….…….(arrive) . They didn’t want to see him.
3: After talking to my mother, I ………….. (run)to the bus stop, but the bus ……………..(already go)
4-You can’t see him now because he …………………………………….(have).his breakfast
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3-Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: to + infinitive / -ing form. ( 2 ps)
1- Children usually enjoy ……………………. with sand. ( play)
2-Yesterday, I had to turn back home when I remembered ……………the house door. (lock)
3- We were lost, so we stopped ……………………….. the way. (ask)
4- Hello. I’d like …………………………… to the manager, please. (speak)
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4-Find and correct mistakes in each of the following sentences(There's one mistake in each sentence) ( 1 pt)
1- What have you done last night? ……………………………………………
2- I must remember thanking Hassan next time I see him ………………………………………….
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5-Write the full questions for each of the following:. ( 2 ps)
?………………………………………….……………… ?What / you / do/ at the moment -1
?................................................................................................. ?you / ever / be/ to Paris -2
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Part Writing : Writing ( 15 Points )
Writ on one of the following topics :
Write your own story about your favourite school subject. Use the following information -1
.What subjects you are learning at school this year .1
Which ones you like best and more interested in-2
Why you like the subject .3
How long you have been studying this subject-4
Which are of the subject you find more interesting-5
What you would like to do with the subject in the future-6
?How will you join the story together and what tenses will you use .3
2-. Time management is the shortest route to success. To what extent do you agree?
?A. Why do we need to manage our time? B. How can we manage our time properly
?C. What benefits could we get from time management
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Good Luck
Principal: Adeeb Khalaf Teacher : Muhamad salman