Language function

Sam : I have bought a new bike.

Ted : …………………………………………………………………………………

A- I don’t agree.
B- That’s too bad.
C- That’s good news.
D- It’s nothing much.

Sam : what does your brother look like?

Ted : …………………………………………………………………………………

A- He is tall and slim

B- He is friendly
C- He is bossy and shy
D- He is quick-tempered

Sam : what about going to the swimming pool?

Ted : …………………………………………………………………………………

A- Yes, Good idea

B- Yes, Sea is good
C- I like waves
D- I like rainy places

Sam : How was your voyage to the sea?

Ted : …………………………………………………………………………………

A- Beats me!
B- I'm sorry, I can't.
C- That's what I think
D- It was really amazing.
 Reading 1

1 -Read the passage, then answer the questions below :-

Schools in Qatar

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Before the discovery of oil, Qatar had only some schools in some parts of the country.
A few children learned to read and write. They were taught in the most popular places
such as mosques or private homes. Today, education is free of charge for all the people
in the country and every child has the chance to learn in modern schools.

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The government has realized the importance of learning for the young people of Qatar,
so it has built many new schools for all ages. In these schools you can find enough
facilities like playground, libraries and theaters. In public schools there are six years
of primary school, three years for intermediate school and three years of secondary
school .

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Students learn different subjects, like Arabic, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

The school day begins at 7:00 a. m. and usually ends at 2:00 p.m. and the school week

is generally Sunday to Thursday. Teaching in public schools is in Arabic, but some

private schools teach in other languages like English. Students study English from the

first year of primary school.

1. Where were the children taught before the discovery of oil?
A. theatres
B. mosques
C. parks
D. not mentioned in the text

2. The underlined pronoun They refers to ………………………

A. farmers
B. teachers
C. schools
D. children

3. What has the government done to the young people in Qatar?

A. It has built many houses
B. It has built centers
C. It has built many schools
D. It has built many towers

4. What do governments do to improve learning in Qatar?

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5. How is teaching in public schools?

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 Reading (2)

Directions:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

The Himalayas is the longest mountain range ever known in the world. It is also
called the land of snow. It is 2400 km long. This mountain range goes across five
countries in Asia. These countries are India, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Pakistan. Most
of the world's highest mountains, including Mountain Everest, are part of the
Himalayas. Some of the big rivers rise in the Himalayas such as the Ganges river and
the Indus river.

Extreme weather conditions, high altitudes and the rocky ground make life
very difficult for people who live in Himalayas. People living in the Himalayas use
simple hand tools and oxen to grow just enough food to live. Many animals and
plants cannot survive there because of the extreme weather conditions. Some
animals, however, have adapted to the harsh environment.

Like other mountain areas, the Himalayas attract many tourists. 729,550
tourists visited Kathmandu last year. Tourism in the Himalays is developing in a
remarkable way. This tourism provides money for locals, but it also causes many
problems as tourists destroy mountain paths and leave tons of rubbish behind.
1. What is the main PURPOSE of the text?
A. to informs us about cold climate
B. to describe animals on mountains
C. to talk about tourism in Kathmandu
D. to give information about the Himalayas
2. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the underlined word " snow " ?
A. air
B. ice
C. ocean
D. water
3. How many tourists visited Kathmandu last year?

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4. What is the longest mountain range in the world?

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9- How long is the Himalayas?

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 Reading (3)

Read and answer the following questions:

A Day at the Beach

It was early summer, and the weather was really hot. Tyler’s mom had told him
that on Saturday they would be going to the beach. Tyler was excited. He couldn’t wait
to practice his swimming skills he learned at the local pool during the spring. Dad had
to work, so he was not going to be able to go along.
The drive to the beach was only an hour, but to Tyler it seemed forever. Mom said they
would spend the day swimming, and the big treat of eating dinner in a restaurant
would end their busy day.
They finally arrived at the beach. Tyler helped his mom unload the beach blankets,
his sand toys, and some snacks. “The waves look really high!” Tyler said to his Mom.
Mom found a good spot on the sand that was close to the water and put the blankets
down and set up some chairs. Sitting close by them was a boy about Tyler’s age. He
came over and said his name was Gary and asked Tyler if he wanted to build a
sandcastle with him. “Sure,” said Tyler. His mom began talking to Tyler’s mom about
school, work, and things moms usually talk about.
The boys built a great sandcastle. They decided to head for the water. “Be careful,”
shouted Gary’s mother. “We will,” Gary shouted back. The boys were running in and
out of the water and jumping through the waves laughing. They were having a great
time. Suddenly, they ran to jump in a big wave, but Tyler couldn’t find Gary. Tyler
looked around and finally saw him waving his hands yelling for help. Tyler sprang into
action and remembered the lifesaving skills he learned during his swimming class at
the local pool. I’ve got to get to Gary, thought Tyler. Tyler swam to where Gary was
and put his arm around him and told him to hold on tight. Just then the lifeguards
potted them. He rushed to the water and took over. He was able to get Gary from Tyler
and bring him safely back to shore.
Gary’s Mom was so scared, but she realized if it hadn’t been for Tyler’s quick action,
Gary may have drowned. Gary and his mom thanked Tyler for his fast thinking and
great swimming skills. That night Gary’s mom invited Tyler and his mom to go to dinner
with them. “It’s my thank you treat,” said Gary’s mom. Not only did the boys become
friends, but their moms did as well!
Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.

1. Who was going to the beach with Tyler?

A. His dad
B. His cousin
C. His brother
D. His mom

2. How long was the drive to the beach?

A. One hour
B. Two hours
C. Fifteen minutes
D. None of the above

3. What did Tyler unload from the car?

A. Beach blankets, sand toys, and snacks

B. Beach blankets, umbrella, and sunscreen
C. Towels, sunglasses, and sand toys
D. Chairs, a radio, and magazines

4. Why didn’t Tyler’s Dad go to the beach?

A. He had to work on Saturday.

B. He had to get the car fixed.
C. He doesn’t like the beach.
D. He was playing golf.
5. How would you describe Gary’s mom when Gary was yelling in the water?

A. Mad
B. Sad
C. Proud
D. Scared

6- How did Tyler rescue Gary?

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7- Why did Gary and his mom thank Tyler?

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 Grammar
Read the following sentences then choose the correct answer:
1) He has not used his computer…………….
a) since b) yet c) for d) just

2) Ahmed has …………. a paragraph about his country.

a) write b) wrote c) writes d) written

3) When did you…………………. your job?

a) leave b) leaves c) leaving d) left

4) My father …………. his career a month ago.

a) changes b) change c) changed d) changing

5) My father bought ………………………a new car.

a) myself b) himself c) ourselves d) itself

6) My friends ……………… the match yesterday.

a) watch b) watches c) watched d) watching

7) I have……………… travelled abroad before.

a) ago b) ever c) never d) since

8 ) Khalid is ……………. than Mohammed.

a) tall b) taller c) tallest d) more tall

9) While I was doing the vegetables, I cut……………………...

a) myself b) himself c) ourselves d) themselves

10) Ahmed ………………… me with my homework last week.

a) help b) helped c) helping d) helped

11) The plane is the …………… means of transport.

a) fast b) fastest c) faster d) more fast

12) Ahmed ……………… a new mobile for his birthday yesterday.

a) buy b) is buying c) buys d) bought

13) The lion is ………………... than the monkey.

a) danger b) dangerous c) more dangerous d) most dangerous

14) She is ……………. to Dubai next weekend.

a) travel b) travels c) travelled d) travelling

15) I like English very much. It is the ……………… subject to me.

a) best b) good c) better d) well

16) We have lived in this house ………………six months.

a) since b) for c) when d) ago

17) While we ………………..…tv, my father was reading newspaper.

a. watched b. was watching c. were watching d. watch

18) Tom has had this motor bike……………………five years.

a. for b. so far c. since c. just

19) I’ve been a teacher …………………2005.

a. for b. since c. before c. already

20) She …………………her grandmother last month.

a. visits b. visited c. has visited d. is visiting

21) He………………..his leg in a skiing accident last year.

a. broke b. breaks c. is breaking d. has broken

22) My mother ……… …………. cookies last week.

a. bakes b. is baking c. baked d. has baked

23) They ……………………. their homework yesterday.

a. finished b. are finishing c. finishes d. finish

24) Congratulations! You’ve all passed the exam, so you should be proud of …………..

a. myself b. you c. yourselves d. me

25) . Janet invited………………to her house for dinner.

a. me b. myself c. herself d. yourself

 vocabulary

24) I read a/an …………………………. book yesterday.

a) capital b) amazing c) camping d) difference

25)My father is a/an………………….he is always sure about what he does.

a) bossy b) outgoing c) kind d) confident

26) Hassan is a/an…………………….person he always cares about his friends.

a. selfish b. stubborn c. kind d. bossy

27) Before you go camping you should take a……………..with you.

a. tent b. camp c. rescue d. put out

28) I ……………………….Salim will win the gold medal in the race next week.

a. think b. imagine c. wonder d. realise

29) We had ………………party at the weekend.

a) glad b) barbecue c) airport d) diary

30) I would like to…………………….cycling tonight because I want to be fit.

a) go b) do c) take d) have

31) My brother wants to be a policeman when he……………..

a) grow b) grow up c) do well d) fail
32) My mother always ………………….cake on Fridays.

a. makes b. does c. do d. made

33) I didn’t……………… you! Have you changed your hairstyle?

a. imagine b. recognize c. understand d. forget

34) My father likes …………………………in winter in the jungle.

a. camping b. baking c. collecting d. surfing

Do as shown between the brackets.

1- I have played football since 5 years. (correct the mistake)

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2- We has finished our work since 10 years. (correct the underlined word)

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3- Ahmed ………… (help) me in my project yesterday. (correct the verb)

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4- My father was sleeping. We were playing video games. (use: while)

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5- When I visited Hassan, he was studying. (use: while)

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 Do as shown between the brackets.

5- I play football every day. (use: yesterday)

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6- This is Khalid which lent me his bike. (Correct the mistake)

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7- The woman whose lives next door, is a nurse

(correct the underlined word)

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8) I can see somewhere walking in the garden. (Correct the mistake)

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9) Something is waving from the window but I don’t know him.

(Correct the mistake)

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 Vocabulary part 2

Fill in the blank with words from the list below. There is an extra word.

information, brave, aim, amazing, skills

A. I bought a\an…………………….book yesterday .

B. We can get a lot of …………………………… from the internet.

C. Computer ………………………. are very important to find a job.

D. Ali is ……………….policeman because he saved my life.

tent, passed, turn down, cyclist, surprised

A. Can you ………………………… the radio, pleas?

B. You should take a\n……………………..with you in the camp, it’s too cold.

C. He seemed ……………………… when she heard the news.

D. My father is proud of me because I……………………..my exams.

 WRITING PROMPTS

-Write a story of about 8-10 sentences in 2 paragraphs about your last summer

holiday.

The following questions may help you.

Where did you go?

When did you go?

What did you do there?

What was your feeling there?

✓Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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2- Write an e mail of about 8-10 sentences in two paragraphs to your friend to tell

him about your last weekend.

- Dear…………
- Guess what!
- I’d like to tell you about…………
- Mention what happened with you…

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3- Write 2 paragraphs of about 8-10 sentences describing a city you like.

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4- Write a blog post of 8-10 sentences in 2 paragraphs about your hobbies and
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