ADDIS KETEMA SUB-CITY ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION OFFICE

2016 E.C/2024 G.C GRADE 8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODEL

EXAMINATION

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 60 TIME ALLOWED: 1 hour

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

THIS MODEL EXAMINATION CONTAINS 60 MULTIPLE CHOICE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUESTIONS
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ANSWER FROM THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS AND BLACKEN THE LETTER OF YOUR
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DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION ONE: Speaking
Directions: Questions 1-7 are presented in a form of a dialogue. The part said by one of the
speakers is given, and a blank space is left for the other. Choose one that is the most
appropriate to complete the dialogue.

1. Abdi: _________________________I cross the road when the traffic lights turn green?

Mifta: of course, it's possible.

A. Had B. Have C. Am D. Can

2. Abel: What do you think is forbidden for drivers to do?

Tigist: ________________________, they must not drive beyond the speed limit.

A. To be against you B. To be against them C. In my opinion D. To think other way

3. Obang________________________did you see in the zoo yesterday?

Helen: I saw a big lion.

A. Who B. What C. How D. when

4. Your friend: We must work hand in hand to avoid cheating in exam. How do you feel about this?

You: with your idea. We are responsible to avoid it.

A. I strongly disagree B. I strongly agree C. I totally disagree D. I am no more with you

5. Abebe: To be knowledgeable, one has to be rich first. What is your opinion towards this?

Jihad: I am sorry, I____________________________. I believe that knowledge is the key to

everything that it should be obtained first.

A. do agree B. don't agree C. must agree D. will agree

6. Dentist: do you brush your teeth?

Patient: I brush it daily.

A. How day B. How often C. How long D. How far

7. Teacher: When was your birthday party?

Student: It was _________________________________.

A. funny B. in Hawassa C. yesterday D. what I like

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SECTION TWO: Reading
Directions: For questions (8- 20), read the following passage carefully and choose the
correct answer from the given alternatives A-D, and blacken the letter of your choice on
the separate answer sheet provided.

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that serves as the
political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. With a population of over 3 million people,
Addis Ababa is the largest city in Ethiopia and plays a crucial role in shaping the country's
development and growth. The city is located at an altitude of 2,355 meters above sea level,
making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

One of the most striking features of Addis Ababa is its rich cultural heritage and history. The city
is home to several museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions that showcase Ethiopia's
diverse traditions and customs. Visitors can explore the National Museum of Ethiopia, which
houses ancient artifacts such as the famous Lucy skeleton, or visit the Ethnological Museum to
learn about the country's different ethnic groups and their unique customs.

In addition to its cultural attractions, Addis Ababa is also a major economic center in East Africa.
The city is home to the headquarters of the African Union and various other international
organizations, making it a key diplomatic hub in the region. Addis Ababa is also known for its
bustling markets, where visitors can shop for traditional handicrafts, textiles, and spices. The
city's economy is driven by industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services, making it
a key player in Ethiopia's economic development.

Despite its rapid urbanization and modernization, Addis Ababa still retains its traditional charm
and character. The city is dotted with beautiful parks and green spaces, providing residents and
visitors with a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. One of the most popular
green areas in Addis Ababa is Entoto Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city and
surrounding countryside.

In conclusion, Addis Ababa is a dynamic and diverse city that offers a unique blend of culture,
history, and modernity. As the capital of Ethiopia, it plays a central role in shaping the country's
future and serves as a gateway to the rich heritage and traditions of East Africa. Whether
exploring its cultural landmarks, engaging with its vibrant markets, or enjoying its natural beauty,
Addis Ababa offers a truly unforgettable experience for visitors and residents alike.

This passage is slightly adapted from "https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ethiopia/addisababa".

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8. According to the passage, which one of the following features of Addis Ababa is the most
striking?

A. Its sufficient rain and agriculture C. Its rich cultural heritage and history

B. Its skyscrapers D. Its English speaking people

9. Which one of the following statements about Addis Ababa is wrong according to the
information given in the passage?

A. Addis Ababa is a minor economic center in East Africa.

B. Addis Ababa is a key diplomatic hub in the horn of Africa.

C. Addis Ababa's economy is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and services.

D. Addis Ababa is home to the headquarters of the African Union.

10. Which one of the following houses ancient artifacts?

A. Large building C. National Tourism Agency

B. National Museum of Ethiopia D. Nothing has been mentioned

11.____________________is one of the most popular green areas in Addis Ababa as mentioned
in the passage.

A. Entoto Park C. Entoto Visitors

B. Entoto Mountain D. Entoto Tournament

12. Which one of the following statements about Addis Ababa is correct according to the
passage?

A. It is undergoing rapid urbanization and modernization.

B. It is not undergoing rapid urbanization and modernization.

C. Addis Ababa is hardly full of green areas.

D. Addis Ababa serves only as the capital city of Ethiopia.

13. Addis Ababa is located at an altitude of meters.

A. Two thousand thirty five C. Two thousand three hundred fifty five

B. Two hundred thirty five D. Twenty thousand three hundred fifty five

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14. How many people live in Addis Ababa according to the information given in the passage?

A. over 300,000 B. over 3,000,000 C. over 30,000 D. over 3000

15. In paragraph 1, the word crucial has nearly the same meaning as___________________.

A. Valueless B. unimportant C. important D. Financial

16. The word unforgettable, as it is used in paragraph 5, is antonymous to .

A. memorized B. forgettable C. remembered D. remain in unremembered

17. Hustle and bustle (paragraph 4) means______________________.

A. busy noisy activity of a lot of people C. forest covering area of the countryside

B. relaxing environment of rural area D. badly constructed houses of the region.

18. In paragraph 1, the word country's refers to ________________________.

A. Addis Ababa B. Ethiopia C. Entoto D. Parks

19. What does the pronoun their (paragraph 2) refer to?

A. the country's different ethnic groups

B. visitors C. foreigners D. museums

20. . ..."its"... in paragraph 3, refers to _______________________________.

A. Culture B. Attraction C. Addis Ababa D. Economy

SECTION THREE: Grammar

Directions: Questions 21-33 are incomplete sentences. Choose the word/phrase that best
completes the sentence from the choices A-D.

21. "I brush my teeth every morning." The passive voice form of this sentence is
.

A. My every morning brush my teeth. C. My teeth were brushed every morning.

B. My teeth was brushed every morning. D. My teeth are brushed every morning

22. My father is than my mother.

A. happy B. happiest C. happier D. as happy as

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23. This model examination is than that we took last month.

A. difficult B. least difficult C. most difficult D. less difficult

24. Students ____________to respect their teachers.

A. had better B. ought C. should D. can

25. You _________study hard in order to score high marks.

A. must to B. should C. must not D. should to

26. While I was studying in my room, my little sister __________me a cup of tea.

A. serves B. serve C. served D. has served

27. My English speaking skill _____________since I joined the Spoken English Club in our
school.

A. have improved B. has improved C. has improving D. well improve

28. Ethiopia fought and ____________Italy at the battle of Adwa.

A. defeats B. defeated C. defeat D. will defeat

29. We all desire to speak English, is the widely spoken language all over the
world.

A. that B. which C. who D. whom

30. Adugna Guade, books are very popular in our country, is a university
lecturer.

A. which B. that C. whose D. whom

31. When Burtukan started baking the cake, her brother ____________films.

A. were watching B. was watching C. is watching D. watches

32. Sileshi studies at night, but his friend doesn't.

A. yesterday B. often C. like D. never

33. Kebenne is rude to her friends. She is always polite to them.

A. never B. usually C. absolutely D. commonly

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SECTION FOUR: Vocabulary
Directions: For questions 34-43, Choose the word/phrase that best fits in the blank space
and make meaningful sentences.

34. Non-farm economic ____________are important for rural people.

A. activities B. urban C. cities D. countries

35. Her parents can afford to pay her school _____________.

A. outcomes B. loss C. fee D. Incomes

36. September 1 is the on which we celebrate Ethiopian New Year.

A. weeks B. months C. years D. date

37. One has to use to cross the road.

A. crossing-zebra B. Zebra -crossing C. Zebra -closing D. Closing-Zebra

38. Farmers _________cows to produce milk and meat.

A. rise B. grows C. raise D. develop

39. The was good, so the cattle could feed on it.

A. shear B. rooster C. dairy D. pasture

40. Every Friday, we discuss in groups on different topics. The is nice because
everyone exchanges ideas freely.

A. discussment B. discution C. discushion D. discussion

41. A soap may be harmful to be used for washing our bodies.

A. mild B. harsh C. good D. soft

42. Proper personal ____________prevents illness and makes you healthy.

A. high gene B. hey gene C. hygiene D. hi gene

43. You must wash fruits you buy from market before you eat it because ________fruits bring a
health problem.

A. washed B. unwashed C. cleaned D. fresh

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Directions: Questions 44-48 each have an underlined word/phrase. For each underlined
word/ phrase, choose the word/phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined one.

44. Minilik's bushbacks predominantly live in dense bush, usually near water. Predominantly
means:

A. endangered B. hunted C. mainly D. unwillingly

45. The shopkeeper asked me to pay too much money. The underlined phrase has nearly the
same meaning as______________________________.

A. under charged B. uncharged C. overcharged D. not charged

46. What you told me yesterday was unusual. I haven't ever heard it before. Unusual means…...

A. strange B. old C. known D. popular

47. Last summer, I took part in volunteerism building houses for the poor. Took part means
____________________.

A. stopped B. started C. participated D. broke into

48. People should be generous to give their things to others. Generous is opposite
to___________.

A. Selfish B. unselfish C. kind D. kind-hearted

Section five: Writing

Directions: For questions 49-53, choose the sentence which has NO capitalization error.

49. A. We shall meet on monday.

B. They were on summer vacation.

C. Addis ababa and Adama are beautiful cities.

D. my dog punch likes to play with me.

50. A. We study mathematics and General Science on Friday.

B. English is my favourite subject.

C. ethiopia and kenya are neighbours.

D. She is from arba Minch.

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51. A. Our teacher said, "do your homework."

B. I like coffee. however, my brother likes tea.

C. "Black is my favorite color," said dawit.

D. The police shouted, "Show me your driving license."

52. A. Nile River flows through khartoum, Sudan

B. Nile river flows through khartoum, Sudan.

C. Nile River flows through Khartoum, sudan.

D. Nile River flows through Khartoum, Sudan.

53. A. USA is the richest country. C. My father works in an Ngo.

B. Unesco is an international organization. D. The man was born in 1990 g.c.

Directions: For Questions 54- 55, choose the sentence which is written with the correct
punctuation mark.

54. A. When does she start to teach. C. What you said is correct.

B. What if I invite you. D. I live in Asosa?

55. A. While the young were playing, the old were watching.

B. While the young were playing. the old were watching,

C. The old were watching, while the young were watching.

D. While the young were playing? The old were watching,

Directions: Questions 56-58 contain words that are NOT in the proper order. When put in
the right order, they make correct English Sentences. From the given alternatives, choose
the one that is correct.

56. Ate/ the /man/ on/ banana /table/ the.

A. The banana ate the man on the table.

B. The ate banana man on the table.

C. The man ate the table on the banana.

D. The man ate the banana on the table.

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57. Two or three /day/ a /milked /are/ cows/ times.

A. Cows are milked a day two or three times.

B. Cows are milked two or three times a day.

C. Two or three are milked cows a day times.

D. Milked are cows two or three times a day.

58. Aster/ born/ up/ Adama/ in /was/, /she/ in /Bishoftu/ but/ grew.

A. Aster born up in Adama, but was grew in Bishoftu she.

B. Aster was grew in Adama , but she born up in Bishoftu.

C. Aster was born in Adama, but she grew up in Bishoftu.

D. Aster was Adama in born, but she grew up in Bishoftu.

Directions: Questions 59-60 each contain jumbled sentences that when rearranged make a
good coherent paragraph. From the choices A-D, choose the one that holds the correctly
rearranged sentences to make a coherent and a good paragraph.

59. 1.The monkey was an excellent driver that it admired me.

2. I saw something admiring yesterday.

3. It could drive the car as well as human being.

4. It was a monkey driving a car.

5. From this I learned that almost everything can be done if we practice continuously.

A. 1,3,5,2,4 B.5,4,1,3,2 C. 2,4,1,3,5 D. 1,3,5,4,2

60. 1.Doing reading comprehension questions follows a number of steps.

2. Finally, make sure that you did them all.

3. First, read the passage carefully.

4. After you read it, go to the questions and read all of them.

5. Check if there are some challenging questions.

6. After you find out them, read the paragraphs from which the questions are taken.

A. 6,2,1,4,5,3 B. 1,3,4,5,6,2 C.1,2,5,4,6,3 D. 2,6,4,3,1,5