ENGLISH EXAMINATION 2

Section 1: Vocabulary Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

1. She ___________ her homework every night.

a. completes

b. completed

c. completes

d. completing

2. I love the __________ of fresh flowers.

a. smell

b. smelt

c. smelling

d. smelly

3. The Great Barrier Reef is found in __________.

a. Europe

b. Asia

c. Africa

d. Australia

4. My friends and I made __________ to go to the beach this weekend.

a. plan

b. planning

c. planned

d. plans

5. The Earth's __________ protects us from harmful solar radiation.

a. atmosphere

b. oceans

c. mountains

d. forests

Section 2: Grammar Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

6. I __________ a cat and a dog as pets.

a. has

b. have

c. had
d. having

7. The baby __________ when she is hungry. a. cry

b. crying

c. cried

d. cries

8. The students in my class __________ studying English.

a. is

b. am

c. are

d. be

9. Birds __________ in the sky.

a. fly

b. flew

c. flies

d. flown

10. My brother __________ a big collection of toy cars.

a. have

b. has

c. had

d. having

Section 3: Reading Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The Great Pyramids of Egypt

The Great Pyramids of Egypt are some of the most impressive structures in the world. They were built more
than 4,000 years ago and are still standing today. The Pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their
queens. They were made of huge blocks of limestone and granite, and it took thousands of workers many
years to complete each pyramid.

11. What were the Great Pyramids of Egypt built for?

a. As homes for the pharaohs

b. As tombs for pharaohs and their queens

c. As temples for the gods

d. As schools for children

12. What were the Great Pyramids of Egypt made of?

a. Wood and clay

b. Mud and straw

c. Paintings and sculptures

d. Limestone and granite

13. Which of the following is the most accurate description of a typical Great Pyramid of Egypt?

a. A giant statue of a pharaoh

b. A landscape with a mountain and blue skies

c. A tall pyramid-shaped structure

d. A small tomb with a single room

14. What is a pharaoh?

a. A type of pyramid

b. A type of building material

c. A famous artist

d. A ruler of ancient Egypt

15. Why might someone want to learn more about the Great Pyramids of Egypt?

a. To learn about ancient Egyptian culture and history

b. To learn more about Van Gogh and his artwork

c. To become a skilled builder

d. To become a famous artist

Section 4: Writing Answer the following questions with complete sentences.

1. What is your favorite book?

2. What is the book about?

3. Who is your favorite character and why?

4. What did you learn from reading this book?

5. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

ANSWER KEY

Section 1: Vocabulary

1. a. completes

2. a. smell

3. d. Australia

4. c. planned

5. a. atmosphere

Section 2: Grammar

6. b. have

7. d. cries

8. c. are

9. a. fly

10. b. has

Section 3: Reading Comprehension

11. b. As tombs for pharaohs and their queens

12. d. Limestone and granite

13. c. A tall pyramid-shaped structure

14. d. A ruler of ancient Egypt

15. a. To learn about ancient Egyptian culture and history

Section 4: Writing

1. Answer will vary. OBSERVE PROPER GRAMMAR

2. Answer will vary. OBSERVE PROPER GRAMMAR

3. Answer will vary. OBSERVE PROPER GRAMMAR

4. Answer will vary. OBSERVE PROPER GRAMMAR

5. Answer will vary. OBSERVE PROPER GRAMMAR