Grade 12 THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

I. Choose the word that has different stress:

1. A. education B. secondary C. economics D. regulation
2. A. culture B. reform C. effect D. promote
II. Choose the best option:
3. They said they had received over twenty……….for the position.
A. applications B. apply C. applicable D. applicants
4. Application forms for these examintions must be submitted before the ……….
A. deadline B. time C. timeline D. line
5. - “You have a good voice. You sang so beautifully!” – “……………It’s certainly encouraging.”
A. Thanks for your compliment. B. No problem.
C. I like it too. D. I think so
6. “Your dress is lovely. I like it.” – “ ……………………………”
A. Oh! It’s just an old dress. B. I’m sorry.
C. I think so. D. Just because you like it.
7. The man……..of the killing said that he was at the cinema at the time.
A. accuse B. accused C. accusing D. be accused
8. Kaye……….lunch when her friend called.
A. is having B. had been having C. has had D. was having
9. “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle.” - “…………..”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.
10. I’d better reserve a seat today………the train is full tomorrow.
A. without B. if C. unless D. in case
11. I……..able to sleep very well recently.
A. am not B. hadn’t been C. was not D. haven’t been
12. Last year, I visited ……..Mexico and………United States.
A. the- the B. x- the C. the- x D. x- x
13. Jane was very happy that her children………household chores and helped her.
A. picked B. cleaned C. looked D. shared
14. We may play football. It depends ……..the weather.
A. at B. to C. for D. on
15. Do you know the woman………was hurt in the accident?
A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
16. I got very wet in the rain………..I had an umbrella.
A. although B. in spite of C. though D. despite
17. “Sorry I haven’t finished my assigment,” said Tom.
A. Tom apologized for not finishing his assignment. B. Tom said he hadn’t finished his assignment.
C. Tom said sorry he hadn’t finished his assignment. D. Tom apologized he hasn’t finished his assignment.
III. Choose the underlined word that needs correcting:
18. This building (A)is being (B)build (C)by my community service group(D).
19. Jack said(A) that he will not (B)change (C)his mind(D).
20. When Michael is (A)a little (B)boy, he was shot (C)in his right (D)eye with a gun.
21. I wouldn’t (A)stay in (B)a hotel who (C)refused to accept (D)pets.
IV. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest :
22. A. photographs B. parents C. tasks D. kids
23. A. looked B. conducted C. missed D. developed
V. Rewrite the following sentences:
24. The zoo’s most famous giant panda has died. Its name was Chi Chi.( use relative clause)
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25. Despite the heat, Daisy wore her winter clothes.( use although)
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26. People say that he is the most experienced teacher of English.
He is ..........................................................................................................................................................................
27. You did not win the essay contest because you did not type your paper. ( conditional clause)
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VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
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If you manage to get an interview- do not waste the opportunity. The…(28)...is now seriously interested in
the picture you have given of your skills, …(29)...and potential commitment.
The interview is an opportunity to look more searchingly at that picture and to make a thorough...(30)...of
your suitability for the job in relation to others who are being interviewed.
Large organizations often use particular selection techniques to supplement their interviewing procedures.
These …(31)... the use of intelligence tests, critical thinking and other aptitude tests, personal preference
questionnaires, group discussions and group or…(32)...exercises to see how well you can cope with particular
problem. If such methods are used you are certain to have them clearly explained before you start. You are also
likely to be asked to assess how…(33)...you think you have done, so think about this in advance.
The…(34)...is also your chance to find out about the job at first hand, to discuss it with the employer, …(35)
… other people in the organization, look at the establishment, understand the product or service and its market,
discuss the training offered and the prospects of development and progression within the organization.
28. A. applicant B. employer C. employee D. employers
29. A. qualified B. qualify C. qualifications D. certifications
30 A. competition B. contest C. test D. examination
31 A. consist B. have C. include D. hold
32 A. team B. individual C. private D. personal
33 A. carefully B. good C. well D. right
34 A. interviews B. interviewer C. interview D. interviewee
35 A. see B. contact C. meet D. encounter
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
In the primary school, a child is in a comparatively simple setting and most of the time forms and
relationships with one familiar teacher. On entering secondary school, a new world opens up and frequently it is
much more difficult world. The pupil soon learns to be less free in the way he speaks to teachers and even to his
fellow pupils. He begins to lose gradually the free and easy ways of the primary school, for he senses the need for
a more cautious approach in the secondary school where there are older pupils. Secondary staff and pupils suffer
from the pressures of academic work and seem to have less time to stop and talk. Teachers with specialist roles
may see hundreds of children in a week, and a pupil may be able to form relationships with very few of the staff.
He has to decide which adults are approachable; good schools will make clear to every young person from the
first year what guidance and personal help is available- but whether the reality of life in the institution actually
encourages requests for help is another matter.
Adults often forget what a confusing picture school can offer to a child. He sees a great deal of movement, a
great number of people- often rather frightening- looking people- and realizes that an increasing number of
choices and decisions have to be made. As he progresses through the school the confusion may become less but
the choices and decisions required will increase. The school will rightly expect the pupil to take the first stepts to
obtain the help he needs, for this is the pattern of adult of life for which he has to be prepared, but all the time the
opportunities for personal and group advice must be presented in a way which makes them easy to understand and
within easy reach of pupils.
36. According to the passage one of the problems for pupils entering secondary schools is that………….
A. they do not attend in every subject. B. the teachers do not want to be friendly.
C. they are taught by many different teachers.
D. the teachers give most attention to the more academic pupils.
37. In secondary schools every pupil having problems should………………
A. be free from any pressure of academic work. B. be able to discuss his problems in class.
C. know how to ask for help. D. be able to discuss his problems with any teacher.
38. In this passage about secondary schools, the author is mainly concerned about…………..
A. the role of specialist teachers B. the personal development of pupils
C. academic standards D. the training of the individual teachers.
39. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Both teachers and pupils are under the pressure of heavy load of work.
B. Pupils cannot make friends with each other.
C. It’s hard for pupils to make decisions. D. Teachers do not offer their pupils adequate help.
40. What is the tone of the writer of this passage?
A. Ironical B. Critical C. Amusing D. Indifferent

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