‫الدرس الثامن‬ 7520249490 ‫ سامر سكيف الالذقية‬: ‫المدرس‬

Read the following text then choose the correct answer a, b, c or d: {60 m}
The human body is a wonderful machine which performs several functions without rest from birth. Our
body continues to work, without stopping for a second. The main organs of the human body are lungs,
heart, kidney, liver and brain. These organs work together and are controlled by the brain. Each system
such as digestive system, excretory system, circulatory system, endocrine system, nervous
system or muscular system carries out a major function. All of them are controlled by the brain which
gives us intelligence to use our physical and mental abilities. The body has more than 50,000 living cells of
two hundred different types. These cells include neurons (nerve cells) and glands (specialized cells). The
hormones and enzymes are produced and secreted by these glands that perform different functions.
The human body is covered by the skin, which is a flexible covering that protects the body and keeps
water and harmful germs out. The body’s strong internal framework (skeleton) is made of 206 bones,
connected at the joint, such as in legs. These joints help us to move. The backbone supports the head and
limbs and protects the spinal cord. Between the skeleton and the skin, there are about 500 muscles. Nerves
spread from the brain to all parts of the body, carrying signals in the form of tiny electrical impulses. The
sense organs namely eyes, nose, ears, tongue and skin pass the messages to the brain through nerves. They
take the instructions from the brain to the muscles. The brain automatically controls breathing, heartbeat,
digestion, etc.
Choose the right answer a, b, c or d
1 The ................. is the soldier of our body.
a immune system b blood c cells d bones
2 the human body is considered a great machine because it performs ……………………
a. one function b two functions c. no function d. a lot of functions
3 All the body organs are controlled by ……………………………….
a. the liver b the heart c. the skin d. the brain
Choose the right answer a, b, c, or d
4. the underlined word excretory means:
a. an acute inflammation of the lungs b. produced
c. an arm or leg d. having the function of getting rid of waste material from the body.
5. the underlined word endocrine means:
a. relating to the system in your body that produces hormones b. produced
c. an arm or leg d. having the function of getting rid of waste material from the body.
6. the underlined word secreted means:
a. relating to the system in your body that produces hormones b. produced
c. an arm or leg d. having the function of getting rid of waste material from the body.
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 ‫الدرس الثامن‬ 7520249490 ‫ سامر سكيف الالذقية‬: ‫المدرس‬
Read the following text then choose the correct answer a, b, c or d: {60 m}
The immune system has a vital role since it protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell
changes that could make you ill. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins. As long as your
immune system is running smoothly, you don’t notice that it’s there. But if it stops working properly –
because it’s weak or can't fight particularly aggressive germs – you get ill. Germs that your body
has never encountered before are also likely to make you ill. Some germs will only make you ill the first
time you come into contact with them. These include childhood diseases like chickenpox.
The task of the immune system
Without an immune system, we would have no way to fight harmful things that enter our body from the
outside or harmful changes that occur inside our body. The main tasks of the body’s immune system are:
• to fight disease-causing germs (pathogens) like bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, and to remove
them from the body.
• to recognize and neutralize harmful substances from the environment.
• to fight disease-causing changes in the body, such as cancer cells.
Choose the right answer a, b, c or d
7. The immune system has an important role since it protects from…………………………
a. cell changes b germs c. both a, b d. only heart
8. you feel ill , when the immune system………………………………
a. fails to work b works properly c. both a, b d. destroys
9. Without an immune system, we ………………………. harmful things
a. can fight b can kill c. can protect d. can not destroy
Choose the meaning / definition of the following words:
10. the underlined word aggressive means:
a. to make something happen very quickly b. simple type of plants that grow on the surface
c. to meet or experience something unpleasant d. behaving in an angry threatening way
11. the underlined word encountered means:
a. to make something happen very quickly b. simple type of plants that grow on the surface
c. to meet or experience something unpleasant d. behaving in an angry threatening way
12. the underlined word parasites means:
a. to make something happen very quickly b. simple type of plants that grow on the surface
c. to meet or experience something unpleasant
d. organisms that live on or in another organism of a different species

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 ‫الدرس الثامن‬ 7520249490 ‫ سامر سكيف الالذقية‬: ‫المدرس‬
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d: (130 marks)

13. Writing long essays on uninteresting topics is a pain in the neck.

a boring b easy c annoying d. hard
14. I regret that I started smoking. I wish I ………………………smoking.
a. would not start b. did not start c. have not started d. had not started
15. I can't watch the match tonight. I wish I ……………………watch the match.
a. would b. could not c. weren't d. could
16. Hani turned up late ……………………………………wasn't unusual
a. who b. where c. whom d. which
17. She has very strong opinions and she’s not afraid to speak her mind.
a to say exactly what she thinks b to say what she feels c to say what she doubts
c to say something useless
18. That is the village …………………………………… my grandparents live in..
a. who b. where c. whom d. which
19. What ………………. be doing this time tomorrow?
a were you b have you c will you d would you
20. 4 The doorbell made him jump out of his skin.
a excited b shocked c relaxed d. happy
21. I didn't go shipping last week. I wish I ………………………… ………….. shopping.
a. had gone b. went c. would go d. go
22. I don't know how to dance. I wish I …………………….. ……….. how to dance.
a. had known b. knew c. would know d. know
23. That is the doctor……………………………………….. patients always talks highly about him..
a. whose b. where c. whom d. who
24. If only they …………….. you for help before they started.
a would ask b had asked c asked d ask
25. He wishes he ………….. back and see the Norias in Hama.
a would travel b could have travelled c could to travel d was
26. Joe has inherited a lot of money. He …… …………………. …… a new villa next month.
a had bought b will buy c is buying d buys
27. At 8:30 this evening I ………… ………………. ……… my friend Tom at Yooooj Café.
a had met b am about to meet c will meet d am going to meet
28. By the end of this year I …… ………………………… ……… more than 1000 km. with my car.
a had driven b am about to drive c will have driven d am going to drive
29. If I had enough money, I ……………………………………a car.
a buy b bought c will buy d would buy

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 ‫الدرس الثامن‬ 7520249490 ‫ سامر سكيف الالذقية‬: ‫المدرس‬
30 Being late for the final exam, Kamel was very angry and ………………………… his temper.
a raised b made c lost d broke
31 Having ………………………. the law, that 32-year-old man was sentenced for two months.
a raised b beaten c lost d broken
32. My car is broken; could you ……………………………… me a lift to the nearest bus stop?
a raise b make c meet d give
33. Uncooked meat is an ……………………….. type of food for so many people in my society.
a infamiliar b unfamiliar c disfamiliar d defamiliar
34. Asking people to leave their mobile phones at home when they leave is something ………………..
a unlogical b dislogical c illogical d logical
35. When doing something ………………………………., this means that it is a pain in the neck.
a easy b annoying c boring d shocking
36. To jump out of your skin means that you are …………………………………………
a raised b made c relaxed d shocked
37. You’re at a restaurant. You order pizza but it is salty. (Express complaint to the waiter.)
A. I am afraid I have a complaint to make . B. that isn’t an excuse!
C. You’re always coming late to work D. I’d hurt your feelings
38. You have a birthday party tomorrow and there are a lot of things to do. (Ask for help.)
A. promise it won’t happen again B. could you help me , please?
C. You’re always coming late to work D. I’d never hurt your feelings

Ask about the underlined words in each sentence {12}

39 A………………………………………………………
B. I always watched the TV news when I lived abroad
40 A………………………………………………………
B. She says that she could speak five languages
41 A………………………………………………………
B. Tomas Edison invented the electric bulb
42 A………………………………………………………
B. The bridge will be built over the river

There are four mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out, correct them then write the paragraph
again. {8m}
The human body are divided into many different parts called organs. All of the parts are controlled in an
organ called the brain, who is located in the head. the brain weighs about 2. 75 pounds.

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