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. THERE IS ONLY ONE BEST
ANSWER FOR EACH QUESTION. CHOOSE THE CORRECT
ANSWER FROM THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS AND BLACKEN THE
LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE ON THE ANSWER SHEET. USE ONLY
PENCIL TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS.YOUR ANSWER MARKS
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COMPLETELY INCLUDING ANSWERS YOU HAVE CHANGED
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SECTION ONE: Reading Directions: For questions (1- 14) 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.
The Impacts of Personal Computer
The first computers were very large and expensive, and they were only used by large organizations
like universities and governments. However, in the 1970s, personal computers began to be
developed. These computers were smaller and less expensive, and they were designed for individual
use. Personal computers quickly became popular, and they have had a major impact on society.
One of the most important impacts of personal computers has been on education. In the past,
students had to go to a library or a school to access information. However, with personal computers,
students can now access information from anywhere in the world. This has made it possible for
students to learn at their own pace and to explore topics that they are interested in.
Personal computers have also had a major impact on the way we communicate. In the past, we had
to write letters or make phone calls to communicate with people who were far away. However, with
personal computers, we can now communicate with people all over the world through email, instant
messaging, and social media. This has made it possible for us to stay connected with friends and
family who live far away.
Personal computers have also had a major impact on the way we work. In the past, most work was
done in offices. However, with personal computers, we can now work from anywhere in the world.
This has made it possible for us to have more flexible work schedules and to work from home.
Personal computers have also had a major impact on the way we entertain ourselves. In the past, we
had to watch TV or go to the movies to be entertained. However, with personal computers, we can
now watch movies, listen to music, and play games on our computers. This has made it possible for
us to have more choices when it comes to entertainment.
Overall, personal computers have had a major impact on society. They have made it possible for us
to learn, communicate, work, and entertain ourselves in new ways.
Source: Wikipedia
1. Which of the following is not an impact of personal computers on education?
(A) Students can now access information from anywhere in the world.
(B) Students can now learn at their own pace.
(C) Students can now explore topics that they are interested in.
(D) Students must go to library.
2. Which of the following is not an impact of personal computers on communication?
(A) We can now communicate with people all over the world.
(B) We can now stay connected with friends and family who live far away.
(C) We can now communicate through email, instant messaging, and social media.
(D) We must now communicate through letters.

3.Which of the following is not an impact of personal computers on work?

(A) We can now work from anywhere in the world. (C) We cannot now work effectively.
(B) We can now have more flexible work schedules. (D) We do not have to work in offices.

4. Which of the following is an impact of personal computers on entertainment?

(A) We can now watch movies, listen to music, and play games on our computers.
(B) We cannot now watch TV.
(C) We do not need to go to the movies.
(D) We cannot now read books.
5.Which of the following is the most important impact of personal computers on society?
(A) They have made it possible for us to learn, communicate, work, and entertain ourselves in new
ways.
(B) They have made it impossible for us to have more choices when it comes to education,
communication, work, and entertainment.
(C) They have made it possible for us to be less productive and efficient.
(D) They have made it impossible for us to have more control over our lives
6. The first computers were:____________________.
A. Very large B. not used in universities C. not used in office D. Very cheap
7. Personal computer developed in the year______________________.
A. 1980s B. 1970s C. 1960s D.1950s
8. Which one the following statements is true about personal computers?
A. They are bigger and more expensive B. They are smaller and less expensive
C. Personal computer doesn't have any impact on the way we communicate with people all over the
world. D. We don't need personal computer for entertainment.
9. Who is/are benefitted from the proper use of personal computer?
A. everyone who uses appropriately C. Office workers only
B. Students only D. Government officials only
10. With the coming of personal computer, _____________________
A. we don't have access to information B. we don't watch movies
C. we cannot work anywhere in the world D. we can work anywhere in the world.
11.The word impacts, as used in paragraph in paragraph 2, is similar in meaning
to___________________.
A. harm B. significances C. disadvantage D. useless
12. The pronoun "they"(paragraph 1) refers to____________________.
A. Personal computers B. The first computers C. The society D. Offices
13. In which paragraph is the comparison between the first computers and personal computers
made?
A. paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 6 C. Paragraph 7 D. Paragraph 8

14. The passage mainly focuses on _________________.

A. Tv B. Personal Computers C. Radio D. Internet

SECTION TWO: Speaking

Directions: Questions (15-24) 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.
15. Hirut:__________________time is it?
Husen:It is 3:20
 A. How B. When C. What D. Whose
16. Nuredin: Which colour do you prefer?
Roza: ___________________
A. Colours are good. B. Preference is good C. The big one D. The black one
17.Yonas: Which month of the year do you like most?
Tirfe:________________________.
A. Winter B. September C. Autumn D.Spring
18. Bona: We visit our relatives and friends in the winter, for we don't have anything to do. What
about you?
Chaltu: We ____________. We are busy harvesting coffee during winter season.
A. do B. don't C. doesn't D. are not
19. Amsalu: What______________I do to be successful in this coming national exam?
Almaz: I think you should study regularly.
A. shouldn't B. used to C. should D. Should have
20. Biniam: I am becoming fatter and fatter. How________I reduce my weight?
Abdu: You ought to do regular physical exercise.
A. can't B. can C. must D.mustn't
21. You: I am applying for the job I told you last week. What do you think is mandatory for
me to do?
Your friend: You____________gather all the necessary credentials first.
A. must B. should not C. must not D.might
22. Gelane: Planting trees is the best way to reduce air pollution. How do you see it?
Obse: ___________________! That's why we all Ethiopians plant trees every
year.
A. Absolutely not B. Definitely C. No D. Never
23. Ayesha: _____________________________________.
Tofik: I couldn't agree more. We all need to be educated regardless of
gender.
A. Females must get equal access to education as males
B. We need to go abroad in order to educate ourselves
C. Doctors must be strong enough to help women during delivery
D. We must get equal money as foreigners
24. Begna: What is the ____________________of personal hygiene?
Worku: It is used to keep oneself healthy.
A. import B. importance C. disadvantage D. limitation

SECTION THREE: Vocabulary

Directions: Questions 25- 29 each have an underlined word/phrase/clause. For each underlined
word/ phrase/clause, choose the word/phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined
one.
25.Many Ethiopians contributed their money to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
contributed means:____________________________.
A. fought B. planned C. gave D. confused
26.We Ethiopians are known for warm welcome we offer people who come to visit
our cultural heritages. The underlined clause will best be replaced by___________.
A. doctors B. teachers C. tourists D. players

27. Please have contemporary grammar books to help you study for the national exam. What is
meant by contemporary?
A. modern B. useless C. worthless D. priceless
28. A large number of animals are becoming extinct because of the change in climate, hunting and
deforestation. Extinct means_____________________.
A. no longer in existence B. long living C. conserved D. useful
29. Homeless people must be given special attention, and we must help them in their times of need.
Homeless people means_____________________.
A. Those who have houses B. people who need help C. rich D. young
Directions: For questions ( 30-42), Choose the word/phrase that best fits in the blank space and
make meaningful sentences.30. Many people live a miserable life because they don't have
sufficient____________________.
A. income B. come C. go D. problem
31. I can see from the ____________that I study English on Monday and Friday.
A. time chart B. timetable C. program time D. time box
32. If you are a driver, please don't drive beyond______________________.
A. speed captain B. speed limit C. speed delim D. speed vast
33. Animals which are__________to our country are admired and visited commonly by foreigners.
We must take good care of them.
A. endemic B. medenic C. enemy D. hostile
34. As a driver, you have to abide by the traffic____________________
A. constitution B. chart C. night D. rules

35. Not all______________are willing to use the sidewalk.

A. asphalts B. buckles C. pedestrians D. belts
36. A lion's__________________is where a lion lives.
A. water B. den C.bag D. ocean
37.Our grandfather is doing an ________________________business; he is selling a lot of milk.
A. diary B.sheep shearing C. animal husbandry D. medical school
38. My mother and my brother like coffee; however, my father and my sister __________it.
A. unlike B. inlike C. irlike D. dislike
39. Don't take off all of your clothes in a public; it's immoral to get
completely___________________.
A. dressed B. undressed C. off dressed D.in dressed
40. Our school appreciated the company which_____________books to our school library.
A. donated B. dated C. set D. taken
41.______________person is likely to live shorter than a healthy person.
A. Healthy B. Unhealthy C. Fine D.Right
42.______________________is where an animal lives; where it finds food, shelter, water, etc.
A. Prey B. Predator C.Habitat D. Hunting
 SECTION FOUR:Grammar
Saint John Directions: Questions (43-53) are incomplete sentences. Choose the word/phrase
Baptist that best completes the sentence from the choices A-D.
Primary 43. 'Seifu Show' is a TV programme that______by many people.
School A. is watching B. watch C. are watching D. is watched
44.While I was _________ English, the light went off.
A. Studied B. study C. studying D. have studied
45. Ibrahim_______________ the classroom while the teacher was teaching.
A. has entered B. entering C .enters D. entered
46.I have ______my homework. I am free now.
A. did B. done C. do D. does
47. A month ago, she_____her finger while chopping onion.
A. cuts B. cut C. cutted D. has cut
48. The earth,_______________is one of the planets, is 150 million square kilometer meter far away
from the Sun.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
49. My uncle_______________lives in Arba Minch is a very rich man.
A. whose B. who C.which D. whom
50. While I was___________________, my brother _______________ a drop of water on my face.
A. sleep/poured B. slept/pours C.sleeping/poured D. sleeps/pours

51. What________________________you doing, when they began disturbing the class?

A. was B. were C. did D. are

52. We__________need oxygen to survive. It is a must for human life.

A. doesn't B. are not C. have D.always
53. They go to church________________________Sunday.
A. sometimes B. usually C. every D.never

SECTION FIVE: Writing

Directions: Questions 54-55 are based on the friendly letter written below. Look at the letter
critically and answer the questions by choosing the correct answer from the given alternatives.
54. Who wrote the letter?
A. Saint John Baptist School B. Woreda 14 C. Ayantu D. Hana
55. When was this letter written?
A. 25th April 2024 B. 14th April 2024 C. 15th April 2024 D.unknown
Directions: For questions 56-57, choose the word which is correctly spelt .
56. A. Conservation B. Conservasion C. Conservetion D. Conservashion
57. A. beleef B.beleaf C. belief D.bileef

Directions:Questions 58-59 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.58. Our/usually/us/to/advise/teachers/hard/study
A. Our usually teachers advise us to study hard. C. Advise our teachers usually hard study
to.
B. Our teachers usually advise us to study hard. D. Our teachers hard to study advise us
59. My father /me/to/become/wants/a/doctor
A. My father wants me to become a doctor. C. A doctor my father wants me become a doctor to
B. To become a doctor wants me my father. D. Me a doctor wants my father to become.
Directions: Question number 60 contains jumbled sentences that when rearranged make a
good coherent narrative paragraph. From the choices A-D, choose the one that holds the
correctly rearranged sentences to make a coherent and a good paragraph.
60. 1. Then she went to school.
2.She stayed at the library until late.
3. Kedija woke up early yesterday.
4. Finally, she returned home.
5. She ate a quick breakfast.
6. After school, she went to library to study.
A. 5,2,3,6,1,4. B. 2,3,5,6,1,4. C.3, 5, 1, 6, 2,4. D. 3,6,2,1,4,5