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Reading (45 points)

A Read the article.

THE LONGEST, THE LOWEST AND THE DRIEST

§ You might know that Mount Everest holds a record. It is the highest mountain in the
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world. But do you know about any other places in the world that hold records?
The longest river in the world is the Nile River. It starts in the center of Africa,
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of the people in Egypt2 live close to the Nile. They drink the water from the river and catch
fish. The Nile is full of fish and other animals. Farmers live next to the river because the
ground is good for growing food.
The lowest place on Earth is the Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan. It is 420 meters
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below sea level3. The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea but no water flows out. That is
why the Dead Sea is very salty. Fish cannot live in the water, people cannot drink the water,
and food does not grow nearby. Many tourists go there for a vacation because the weather is
warm most of the year. Another reason tourists visit the Dead Sea is that it helps them feel
better.
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The driest place in the world is the Atacama Desert4 in South America. Only one
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millimeter of rain falls each year in the center of the desert. Some places in the Atacama
Desert never get any rain at all.
Are you interested in finding out more about places in the world that hold records? You
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can read about these and other extreme places at guinnessworldrecords.com.
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flows ‫זורם‬ / ‫يجري‬ 3
sea level ‫גובה פני הים‬ / ‫مستوى سطح البحر‬
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Egypt ‫מצרים‬ / ‫مصر‬ 4
desert ‫מדבר‬ / ‫ صحراء‬،‫بادية‬

B Answer the questions about the article.

1 In paragraph 1 we learn that Mount Everest is … . (6 points)

a. a place that holds a record

b. a small mountain
c. a place in Africa
d. a mountain near the Nile River

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2 Which TWO facts do we learn about the Nile River? (paragraph 2) (2 x 4 = 8 points)

a. how wide the river is

b. how many countries the river flows through
c. why farmers live near the river
d. what food farmers grow there
e. where other people live in Egypt

3 How low is the Dead Sea? (paragraph 3) (5 points)

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4 Complete the sentence. (paragraph 3) (6 points)

The Dead Sea is salty because ............................................................. .

5 Why do tourists go to the Dead Sea on vacation? (2 x 4 = 8 points)

Give TWO reasons. (paragraph 3)
1. ...........................................................................................................
2. ...........................................................................................................

6 Write T (true) or F (false). (paragraph 4) (3 x 2 = 6 points)

…… 1. It often rains in the Atacama Desert.

…… 2. The Atacama Desert is the driest place in the world.
…… 3. Some parts of the desert are wetter than others.

7 Where can we read more about places that hold records? (paragraph 5) (6 points)

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Vocabulary (20 points)

A Choose the correct answer. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. Where do you feel like / spend time with your friends?

2. My favorite season is summer / winter because I like to go to the beach.
3. What is the park / capital of Scotland?
4. J. K. Rowling is famous / strange for the books she writes.
5. We need to set / solve many problems at school every day.
6. The longest sea / river in Israel is the Jordan.
7. I was surprised / dangerous to see Emily at school today.
8. What time do you wake up / stay in the morning?
9. We live in the ground / north of the country.
10. The teacher arrived / divided the students into two groups.

B Complete the sentences with the words below. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

can’t wait curly ice cream cone fall it depends on

wind shade temperature hope holds a record

1. On a hot day, it’s good to sit in the .............................................. of a tree.

2. Alex is very fast. He .............................................. at his school for running.
3. Dana has very .............................................. hair.
4. We want to have a picnic tomorrow, but .............................................. the weather.
5. I .............................................. for you. I will be late for school.
6. What is the .............................................. today? I hope it is not as cold as yesterday.
7. Be careful! You are going to .............................................. off the ladder.
8. It’s nice to eat an .............................................. on a hot day.
9. It’s my birthday next week. I .............................................. you can come to my party.
10. The .............................................. was very strong last night. A tree came down.

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Grammar (20 points)

A Choose the correct answer. (3 x 1 = 3 points)

1. My teacher arrive / arrives at 7:15 every morning.

2. It usually don’t rain / doesn’t rain in July at the Dead Sea.
3. Does / Do Sally play tennis once a week?

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs (6 x 1 = 6 points)
in brackets. Use the Present Simple.
1. We often .............................. (turn on) the fan in the summer.
2. Many birds .............................. (fly) south before the winter.
3. .............................. you .............................. (wake up) early on Sunday?
4. Mike and Kate .............................. (not work) in the evening.
5. Ice .............................. (not melt) at -30°C.
6. Sarah .............................. (live) near the sea.

C Circle the correct answer. (3 x 1 = 3 points)

1. Mark’s work is … Ron’s.

a. good
b. better than
c. the best
2. It’s so hot! This is a … day for the beach.
a. good
b. better than
c. the best
3. Don’t go too close to the river. The … crocodiles in the world live there.
a. most dangerous
b. more dangerous than
c. dangerous

D Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives. (4 x 2 = 8 points)
Use the comparative or superlative form.
1. The Antarctic is ............................................... (cold) place in the world.
2. I like my new coat because it is ............................................... (warm)
my old coat.
3. In the summer the swimming pool is ............................................... (busy)
place in town.
4. Tim is ............................................... (tall) Dan. Tim and Dan are both 180 cm tall.

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Writing (15 points)

A Circle the subject and underline the verb in each sentence. (4 x 1 = 4 points)

1. My scarf keeps me warm.

2. Paul lives in Berlin, Germany.

B Write the sentences, using pronouns for the words in bold. (3 x 1 = 3 points)

1. My parents and I go to Ashkelon in July.

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2. The weather is pleasant in Haifa right now.
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3. Dena and Cathy leave for school at 7:30.
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C How do you spend your time on the weekend? Write five or more (8 points)
sentences using the questions below to help you. Remember
to use capital letters and correct punctuation.
What do you do when the weather is nice?
What do you do when it rains?
Who do you spend time with?
What games do you play / sports do you do?
When do you go to bed?

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