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New Model Intermediate Questions

Based on New Specifications

Grades 7,8,9

Introduction:

The key to doing well on tests is being well prepared. This is true of many kind of test you have to take

but whatever the type of test it is, you must begin with a solid test-taking plan, so that you keep your

wits about you and reduce “test anxiety.”

The vital step in correctly handing a question – any question – is to read it more than once to make sure

that you know exactly what the examiner is asking.

Notes to be read Carefully first:

Number and Types of Items or Tasks

This section will contain a number of different types of authentic texts (reading for different purposes –

e.g., TV Guide, advertisement, note, longer information passage, creative work, letter,

newspaper/magazine article). The texts may be informational, narrative and/or creative (literary).

There will be a minimum of 4 testing items and a maximum of 6 testing items.

1. Questions will be in Multiple Choice format

2. Graphic Organizer

3. True/ False with justification

4. Comprehension Questions of 1 or 2 literal, 2 to 3 interpretive and 1 critical.

5. Paraphrase

6. Writing

Section One: Reading Comprehension

The reading comprehension section measures students’ abilities to carefully read, think about

what they have read, and fully understand literary and informational passages independently and

proficiently.

Students have approximately 50-55 minutes to complete the reading comprehension section.

A- Reading Selection

The following points should be considered in the reading passage:

Should be selected based on the themes and skills specified in the English Language Curriculum

of Grades 7,8, and 9

May be of different genres: fiction or nonfiction using literary or informational passages For

example, a short story, myth, biography, autobiography, news or feature article, essay,

report etc.

Prof Abed Reslan

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Can be authentic from sources such as magazines, journals, newspapers and books or adapted for

testing purposes

Can be one passage from a single source or a pair of related passages on a shared issue or theme;

one of the passages can support, oppose, complement, or in some way relate to the other

Should cover subjects from a wide range of academic content areas such as, natural sciences,

social studies and literature. It can be on a concrete or abstract topic.

Is followed by 4-6 sets of testing items; students will respond to questions on a single passage or

inter-textual questions on a pair of related passages.

Is preceded by a preview that introduces students to its content

Should range in length from 30-35 lines.

Challenging Level of the Reading selection

The reading passage is an important part of developing reading items for assessment. To ensure

that the passages used for assessment are appropriate for the level in question, different elements

should be considered. Appropriately challenging passages can be characterized by the following:

Multiple levels of meaning can be constructed.

Writer’s purpose is implicit.

Multiple themes or multiple perspectives are included.

Passage structure is unconventional or implicit. For example, more frequent use of

flashbacks, foreshadowing, multiple characters and different changes of scenes, time reference

and sequence of events.

Passage is at a challenging level in terms of semantics (vocabulary) and syntactic complexity

(sentence length).

Language conventionality relies on literary, academic or formal language rather than

conversational language; with frequent use of allusions and figurative language.

Knowledge demand for understanding the passage relies on academic and domain-specific

knowledge rather than on familiar knowledge.

Selection depends on experiences distinct from everyday experiences or simple situations

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The English Test Sheet in My Hand

When you receive your English Test Sheet, take a deep breath, turn on your mind engines, and

work deliberately beginning with:

A. Read the heading that is written above the title of the text at hand carefully, because it puts you

in the general atmosphere of the topic developed in the text below.

Example: Read the selection below about the damage that tornadoes might cause and then answer the

questions that follow.

B. Read each of the paragraphs of the text carefully, trying to take notes about the main idea each

paragraph expresses/shows. Write these notes on a draft paper in your booklet.

C. Read the text for the second time where both the main and the secondary ideas of each

paragraph will be understood much better.

D. Then go for the comprehension questions where you have to fully understand each question

before giving your final answer. Each of these questions will be based on definite paragraph(s),

which means that you have to refer back to specific paragraph(s), not to the whole text, to be read

carefully again, and then come up with a meaningful answer.

Example: According to paragraph 5, what relieves the pressure on a building during a tornado?

Explain how.

5. If windows are open in the building, some of the inside air will rush out through them.

This will balance the pressure inside and outside the building. But if the windows are shut

tightly, the enormous inside pressure may cause the building to burst.

The Answer: Opening the windows relieves the pressure because the air that goes out will make a

balance between the inside and outside pressure.

Note: Avoid copy-paste answers because this might cause losing marks. Write the answer in your

own words based on the meaning of the written words in that paragraph.

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VARIOUS QUESTIONS AROUND THE TEXT:

01. Titles:

- How does the title reflect the main idea of the above text?

- Do you find the writer of the above article successful in his choice of the title? Explain why.

- How is the title of the above text related to its thesis statement? Illustrate.

- Is the writer successful in his choice of the title? Explain.

Answer: The title of the above text is a condensed summary of the thesis statement. It reflects the main

idea of the text which focuses on… such an idea is fully elaborated (developed or discussed) in the body

paragraphs.

02. The Thesis Statement:

We should know first that thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the introductory paragraph

and that sometimes it can’t be in the text, we are responsible to skim through the text and supply our

own thesis statement.

- Which sentence reflects the thesis statement? Justify your answer.

- Identify the thesis statement in the opening paragraph. Why does the writer place it where

it is?

Answer: The last sentence of the text furnishes as a thesis statement since it introduces the main

idea of the text which is about …. Such an idea is fully elaborated in the body paragraphs.

- The opening paragraph of the above text doesn’t seem to contain a clear thesis

statement.

Reread the paragraph and skim through the text to supply your own thesis statement.

- The thesis statement in the above text is implied (not directly stated). Skim the text, and then

supply an appropriate thesis statement.

Answer: An appropriate thesis statement would be: …. This thesis statement reflects the main

idea of the whole text which focuses on … such an idea is fully elaborated in the body

paragraphs.

03. Copy the chart below and then complete it with the number of paragraph that corresponds

to each heading.

Paragraph Heading Paragraph Number

Causes 2

Suggestions 4

Problem 1

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1. Environmental issues caused by the harmful effects of human activities on the biophysical environment are

becoming increasingly more complicated worldwide, urging us to do something to protect the world we live in.

Yet, none of them can be compared to the problem of global warming. Global warming refers to the gradual

increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused

by increased levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. It is the greatest environmental challenge in the 21st

century that might lead to the ultimate end of the existence of life on earth. We all must realize the harsh reality of

this problem and take actions to stop it before it is too late. (Problem)

2. Research findings about global warming show that several greenhouse gases are responsible for warming the

earth. When these greenhouse gases pile up in the atmosphere, they trap some of the heat that comes from the

earth. Because the earth’s heat cannot escape, the planet warms up with serious consequences. The chief

contributor to these gases is carbon dioxide that forms a thickening blanket around the earth, trapping the heat and

raising the temperature of the earth. Other greenhouse gases include methane, generated by decaying refuse1 of

man and animals, and chloro-fluorocarbon (CFC) released from spraying cans. Unfortunately, some of the

modern technological applications, such as industrial processes of factories, vehicles exhaust fumes and many

other chemical malpractices have certainly increased the concentration of greenhouse gases. (Causes)

4. In fact, technology and materialistic gain have made us neglect our mother earth. It is time to reconsider our

attitudes towards the environment. We have to realize that we have much more in common with the plants,

animals, air and water than we have with the mechanical, chemical, and electronic world we have made around

us. We certainly have to make up our minds whether or not our future life should be based on the quantity of

harmful technology or the quality of natural environment we live in. What we need is a big step in the right

direction. Change only happens when individuals take actions. There’s no other way if it doesn’t start with

people. (Suggestions)

04- Sentence Completion Refer to the selection and then complete the following sentences.

1- Greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming because they ---------------------------.

2- The rise in sea levels that leads to coastal flooding is due to ------------------------------------.

Answer:

1- Greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming because when they add up in the atmosphere,

they trap some of the heat that comes from the earth.

2- The rise in sea levels that leads to coastal flooding is due to the melting of the ice cap at the poles.

05. EXTRACTS

Extract A

Extract B

The reading passage has 13 paragraphs (1 13). Each of the following extracts (A and B) is the

correct part that completes ONE paragraph in the passage. Read extracts A and B carefully and then

choose from paragraphs (1 13) the one that fits each extract.

Extract (A): The way of nurturing our son has its positive consequences not only on his life but also

on his country with all its images.

Extract (B): Such feelings were too painful to me, since they were the main part of my life that ended

with no mercy.

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2- I had a son whose birth was truly a beautiful moment; our life became complete and we were so

happy. As years passed, my husband and I continued to work hard and provide our son with the best

possible education and comforts we could. Sam was growing up to be a very intelligent young man, who

highly respects his parents, cultures and religion. This was very important for us, and we felt all our

hard work paid off.

12- It has been over a year here now. Since then a few other Lebanese have arrived in the home. Sam

and Maria come and visit once a month with my grandson. I don’t know if this sounds bad but I would

rather they not visit. Every time they come and then leave, it’s like giving me that agony all over again.

Answer:

Extracts A confirms the idea of paragraph 2

Extracts B confirms the idea of paragraph 12

06. Pronoun References

What does each of the underlined pronouns refer to?

Read the sentence that includes the pronoun itself and the previous sentence carefully to guess the correct

reference of the indicated pronoun.

Example: This in paragraph 2 above.

Answer: Through reading the previous sentence, it’s become clear that the reference of the pronoun “This” is the

idea of respecting his parents, cultures, and religion.

07. Vocabulary Part

Select from the box below the ONE word that gives the exact definition of each underlined word

or phrase.

turbulent (IP.7) conformity (IP.7) chattering (IP.9)

harrumph (IP.9) spurred (IP.10)

1. The reward they received encouraged and boosted them to work harder. spurred

2. The recent period of her marriage was full of violence and disturbances. turbulent

3. I followed the indistinct rapid short sound to locate where they were hiding. chattering

4. Though she was living in a community whose members are of different religion, she had the

freedom to behave in agreement with her religious beliefs. conformity

07. PARAPHRASING

Paraphrase the following sentence.

“As I saw less and less of them, my depression and loneliness grew more and more.”

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Answer: The narrator in this sentence of paragraph 8 expresses that she rarely saw her son and

grandson, and this increases the level of sadness and despair in her heart and became more isolated.

08. SUMMARY

Below is a poor version of a one-sentence summary of paragraph 6. Rewrite it correctly.

The concept cars will be one of the main prime figures of the near future which is coming sooner or

later.

6. “Like most concept cars, the vehicles at CES are eye-catching platforms for the behind-the-scenes

technology that is still years away,” Hellwig said. But some of the technology isn’t so far off. The

Department of Transportation proposed rules that require all new cars on the road to digitally “speak” to

one another by 2020. This “vehicle-to-vehicle communication” allows cars to transmit data back and

forth so that each is aware when the other vehicle is rounding the corner or about to run a red

light.“Clearly the industry is moving in that direction. I don’t think that’s a question at all,” said Jeff

Schuster, an analyst at LMC Automotive. “I just think it’s a question of how quickly it becomes

mainstream and in the mass market.”

Corrected Summary: The writer in paragraph 6 of the text “Title…..” assures that although the

concept car will be one the main prime figures of the near future which is coming sooner or later, it has

its traces today with introducing vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

09. False Statements

The following statements are false because they misinterpret what is stated or implied in the selection.

Rewrite each correctly.

Example:

1- Today, university students are not allowed to choose the subjects they study.

2- Supporters of the traditional education believe that education which concentrates on humanities

and ignores scientific subjects produces robots.

Answer: 1- Today, university students are allowed to decide on the subjects they study.

2- Supporters of the traditional education believe that education which concentrates on

scientific subjects and ignores humanities produces robots.

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10. The Tone (Voice or Mode) of the writer:

By tone we mean the attitude that a writer takes toward his topic or probably toward his reading

audience. Three people can write on the same topic: one might be serious, the other skeptical, and the

third light and humorous. So to know the tone of the writer, we should look at words (+ve and –ve

connotations).

The tone may be either formal (impersonal) or informal (personal).

1. The writer is serious (dealing with a serious issue related to …), neutral and objective (no

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expression of the writer’s feeling but he depends only on examples …). He is totally formal and

impersonal.

2. The writer is subjective, personal, and formal.

- What is the writer’s tone in paragraph 5 of the above text?

- What is the general tone of the above text?

- What is the dominant mood in paragraph 5?

The writer seems serious, objective, and neutral. He is totally formal and impersonal. The text in

hand is scientific in nature; it tackles a serious issue related to “a scientific discovery” in an

objective and scientific manner. The writer, furthermore, seems to be supportive, encouraging,

and hopeful …. Then we show how in related to the paragraph or the text (other tones:

optimistic, overjoyed, positive, critical, frustrated, disappointed, skeptical, doubtful, uncertain,

rather pessimistic, worried, alarmed, scared, cautious, panic, concerned, ironic, …)

- What mood does the following paragraph convey? Explain.

On Tuesday, motorized, three- wheeled rickshaws were flying white Buddhist flags of mourning. Naval

guards in blue uniforms guarded store- fronts against looters. Young men in shorts and T- shirts poked

absently through the debris. Near Kalutara, hundreds of homeless fishing families took refuge at a temple on

a hillside a mile or two from the sea. Most of them slept on mats in the temple and relied on food donated by

the Buddhists.

Answer: This paragraph conveys a mood of sadness, melancholy, and depression/ sorrow. Diction helps

in depicting that mood "… flags of mourning," " poked absently through the debris," …

11. Figures of Speech

Some of the most used figures of speech are:

1. Simile: it’s a comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison (as or like) is used.

(ex: Sweet as tropic winds at night)

2. Metaphor: it’s a comparison of two unlike tings in which no word of comparison (as or like) is

used. (ex: love is a rose)

3. Personification: it’s to describe an animal, object, or idea as if it were a human. (ex: Even his

words now danced in glee)

4. Irony: it’s to say something but mean the opposite.

- Verbal irony is a trope in which the intended meaning of a statement differs from the meaning

that the words appear to express. (ex: As pleasant and relaxed as a coiled rattlesnake)

- Situational irony involves an incongruity between what is expected or intended and what

actually occurs. (ex: Although he graduated from Cambridge with a degree as a minister in

1831, Charles Darwin could not suppress his passion for science.)

5. Antithesis: it’s a figure of speech used in literature to depict an opposition or contrast, of ideas. (ex:

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of

foolishness)

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Figures of speech have usually two purposes:

• To beautify.

• To convey the writer’s opinion.

- Select from paragraph 3 a figure of speech, identify it, and then state its function.

The writer uses a metaphor (half-baked ideas a decade ago) to show that research to discover

new effective drugs to face cancer are still incomplete.

The writer uses a metaphor (fantastic voyage into the heart of the cancer cell) to show that

scientists have gone too far in their discoveries of new drugs against cancer.

The writer uses personification (smart bombs for targeting deadly tumors). The smart bombs

refer to the newly discovered drugs to hit cancer cells, designate the target accurately.

The writer uses a metaphor (alphabet soup) to show how complex the human body is.

The writer uses a metaphor (we navigate the snow-covered side-covered sidewalks … he plows

straight ahead). Such a metaphor reinforces the swiftness and ease of movement with artificial

machines.

- There is an obvious touch of irony in sentence 3 of paragraph 2. What is ironical about it?

The writer uses irony in the following sentence: ‘’if this happens, global warming would,

ironically, produce global cooling-and bring on a deep freeze’’ in order to show that one of the

consequences of global warming is the ice melt at south and north poles which interrupts the

Gulf stream that warms north Europe thus resulting in global cooling.

Example:

"Suddenly, a 30 – feet wall of water raced inland," says the writer in the sixth paragraph.

What is the figurative language device used in the sentence above? Explain.

Answer: It is a metaphor. The writer is indirectly comparing the tsunami to an athlete/ runner. The

word "racing" implies that the high wave is compared to a person who is running fast OR It is a

personification. The huge wave is personified as a person who …

12. Types of Evidence

The writer in the above text relies heavily on live examples, facts, and statistical figures. Why does

he resort to this technique?

The writer uses live examples (or statistics, quoting experts … etc) to:

Achieve credibility.

Give his text a big touch of authenticity (realism).

Avoid bias or prejudice.

13. Draw a CHARACTER SKETCH of Mike’s mother.

Give at least three adjectives (confident, serious, ambitious) and explain each carefully in a

paragraph form.

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14. What is the MAIN IDEA of the following paragraph?

The present generation has grown up in a period of economic growth. As a result, teenagers appear to

believe much more in individualism and self-reliance than they did in the past. This has contributed to

their confidence in the fairness of life, and thus to a general peace within the family unit.

Answer: the paragraph shows that economic growth had many positive effects on the young

generation.

15. What is the WRITER’S PURPOSE in writing this selection?

Answer: The writer’s purpose is to prove that popular ideas about the relationships between teenagers

and their parents may not be true.

It could be also to: a- inform (in expository writing)

b. narrate (in narrative writing)

c. persuade and convince (persuasive writing)

d. entertain (in descriptive writing)

16-What is the THEME of the text? Explain.

Answer: The main idea of the text should be written in your answer.

17-Identify and explain the TYPE of the TEXT.

Answer: The type of writing should be answered here:

a- Narrative (narrating a story)

b- Expository (cause-effect /problem-solution/ comparison-contrast/ advantages and

disadvantages/ scientific facts …..)

c- Descriptive (describing an object/item/article/place ..etc.)

d- Persuasive (convincing and persuading the readers using facts, statistical figures, dates,

names, real-life examples, researches …etc)

1. Narrative: chronological order (sequencing events).

In this writing, the writer gives the story of someone.

- Biography.

- Autobiography.

- Historical documents.

- Short stories/Novels.

2. Expository writing: the aim or purpose of the writer is to explain, illustrate and inform.

- Problem-solution essay.

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- Comparison-contrast essay.

- Cause-effect essay.

- Definition essay.

- Process essay.

- Exemplification essay.

- Classification essay

3. Descriptive writing: Spatial order.

4. persuasive writing: the aim of the writer is to convince, adopt, and agree with.

- To what type of writing does this essay belong?

- What type of writing is the selection? Explain.

Answer: The above text is a cause-effect essay, a type of expository writing where the author gives

the readers ample information and evidence on global warming and its damaging effects.

18. Patterns of Organization of paragraphs:

- What pattern of organization does the writer use in paragraph X? Explain.

There are many patterns of organization:

• Exemplification/Illustration (for example, for instance, such as, the case of, etc.)

• Definition (means, etc) …. But it is very rare.

• comparison- contrast (comparison: like, as, similarly, likewise … etc or comparative

adjective: higher, biggest, etc. contrast: but, yet, however, nevertheless, though, even

though, whereas, while, etc.)

• Cause-effect (for the cause: because, since, as, due to, the outcome of …. Etc, for the effect:

accordingly, as a result, consequently, eventually, leads to, results in … etc.)

• Listing (at least three or more: 3 nouns or 3 verbs or 3 adjective and it can’t be 2 nouns with 1 verb

for example)

• Time order or chronological order (first, second, now, then, soon, next, after that, since then,

meanwhile, gradually …….)

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19. Chart / Table/ Graph

Chart:

The table below shows the yearly number of tornadoes per month in USA and Canada. Read the table

carefully and then answer the following question. The Yearly Number of Tornadoes per Month in USA and Canada

Month

Country

January

February

March

USA 35 39 56

Canada 4 6 9

How are USA and Canada similar and different in the occurrence of tornadoes?

Answer: In both USA and Canada, the number of tornadoes increases over the three months. In USA,

tornadoes increase from 35 in January to 56 in March; and in Canada from 4 in January to 9 in March.

Both countries have the highest number in March and the lowest in January. However, the total number

of tornadoes that occur in USA is higher than that in Canada in the three months.

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The Table: The table below shows the growth in telecommuting between 2012 and 2015 in Texas and

Michigan. Read the table carefully and then answer the following question.

Telecommuting Growth in Texas and Michigan between 2012 and 2015

State

Year

Texas

Michigan

2012 1.3% 1.3%

2013 1.5% 2.5%

2014 1.7% 3.%7

2015 1.8% 4.%8

What do the percentages indicate about the difference between Texas and Michigan in the rate of

telecommuting growth? Explain with evidence from the table.

Answer:

The percentages indicate that the rate of telecommuting growth between 2012 and 2015 was

higher in Michigan than in Texas. The percentage of telecommuters in Texas was 1.3% in 2012

and reached only 1.8% in 2015 while in Michigan the percentage was 1.3 % in 2012 and reached

4.8% in 2015.

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The Graph:

Study the graph below about the number of people who are aged over 65+ and who are sent to

nursing homes, then answer the question that follows.

Compare the number of old-aged residents in nursing homes from 2010 until 2014 by using the

comparative and superlative adjectives, and then draw a conclusion from your comparison.

Answer: - The number of residents in 2010 is 31,100 persons which is the highest number of the 3 years in this

graph. It decreases in 2012 to 21,200 persons. Then it increases again in 2014 to become 30,200 residents. The

number of residents which is 31,100 in 2010 is the highest in comparison to the other years (21,200 in 2012 and

30,200 in 2014). The number of residents which is 30,200 in 2014 is greater than the number of residents which

is 21,200 in 2012, while the number of residents which is 21,200 in 2012 is the least.

20. Genre Characteristics

Genre Characteristics Examples

Fiction *did not really happen (even if it seems real)

*a made up story

-narratives -fable

-realistic fiction

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*things happen that couldn’t really happen -science fiction -myth

Nonfiction *did happen

*contains true facts

*informs

*teaches or instructs

*persuades

-biographies

-autobiographies

-your science, social

studies, or math book

-newspapers

GRAMMAR PART

A. Rewrite the following sentences, starting each as indicated, without changing the meaning.

1- The heating of the atmosphere can cause many health problems.

Many health problems _____________________________________________.

2- Global warming raises the sea level and increases the intensity of hurricanes.

Not only ___________________________________________________________

3- The swimmer drowned because the sea was too rough.

If _________________________________________________________________

4- The scientist asked, “What has the researcher presented in the conference?”

The scientist asked ___________________________________________________

5- Farmers sell their organic products in Michigan and Orlando.

Organic ------------------------------------------------------

6- Peter asked Jane, "Did Charles clean the garage yesterday?"

Peter asked Jane ----------------------------------------------------

7- The patient came late, so he could not see the doctor.

If -------------------------------------------------------------

8- The new company has organized a wonderful festival for our event.

A wonderful ------------------------------------------------------------------------

9. The detective has followed different clues to discover the crime.

Different clues ……………………

10. The manager rarely calls for a meeting without informing the employees ahead of time.

Rarely………………………

11- I miss ringing my friends for a chin wag and sitting with Sam and chatting.

Ringing my friends ------------------------------------------------------------------

12- I saw less and less of them, so my depression and loneliness grew more and more.

If I ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

13- “I won’t be able to go with Sara because I have an appointment with the dentist,” Sam says.

Sam said that………………….…………………………………..…….

14- Hana had to add more wood to the fire because it was cold weather.

Due to…………………………………………………………………….

15. He didn’t shed a single tear and didn’t feel sorry for her.

Neither ……………………………………………………………………………

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Answer:

1- Many health problems can be caused by the heating of the atmosphere.

2- Not only does global warming raise sea level, but it also increases the intensity of hurricanes.

3- If the sea had not been too rough, the swimmer wouldn’t have drowned.

4- The scientist asked what the researcher had presented in the conference.

5- Organic products are sold in Michigan and Orlando by farmers.6

6- Peter asked Jane if Charles had cleaned the garage the day before.

7- If the patient had not come late, he could have seen the doctor.

8- A wonderful festival has been organized for our event by the new company.

9. Different clues have been followed to discover the crime. 10. Rarely does the manager call for a meeting without informing the employees ahead of time.

11. Ringing my friends for a chin wag and sitting with Sam and chatting are missed.

12. If I hadn’t seen less and less of them, my depression and loneliness wouldn’t have grown….

13- Sam said that he wouldn’t be able to go with Sara because he had an appointment with the dentist.

14- Due to cold weather, Hana had to add more wood to the fire. 15. Neither did he shed a single tear, nor did he feel sorry for her.

B. Grammatical Errors

In each of the following sentences, there is ONE grammatical error. Identify the error and then

correct it.

1- By the end of next month, we have covered three chapters in the Math book.

2- The audience were excited when the players scored in the football match.

3- I have neither bought the ticket or travelled to Spain.

4- Two weeks are not enough to finish such a big project.

5. The audience were excited when the players scored in the football match.

6. I have neither bought the ticket or travelled to Spain.

7. The student has punished by the supervisor for arriving late to school.

8. The principal cause of his health problems were his refusal to take the medicine. 9- The mother wanted to know why did her son send her to a local home for the elderly.

10- Hardly Sam’s parents worked to provide him with a stable future.

11- Sam and his wife took their decision to send her away since the first day of their marriage.

12- They are talking for the last two hours, and I am not sure if they are done.

13- What kind of computer did they got from the store?

14- I wish I have one million dollars now.

15- The teacher told the students to not forget their books.

Answer:

1- have covered------------ will have covered

2- were ----------------------was

3- or-------------------------- nor

4- are------------------------- is

5. were -----------------------was

6.or -------------------------nor

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7. has punished ------------has been punished

8. were ---------------------was

9. why did her son sent -----------why her son sent

10. hardly Sam’s parents worked --------Hardly did Sam’s parents work

11. took ------------ have taken

12- are talking ------------- have been talking

13- got--------------------- get

14- have ------------------- had

15- to not -------------------- not to

WRITING PART

Read prompts A and B carefully, and then put a lay out to your essay even if a chart or an outline

is required.

Follow the required steps of each point asked in the prompt in order not to skip any of these

points. The following steps/points are labeled as (a), (b), (c) ..etc. and underlined in each prompt

below.

Examples A

Choose ONE of the following prompts:

Prompt (A): Read the following statement about the value of adventure.

Adventure is always worth the time and effort.

Based on the statement above, (a)write a narrative essay about an adventure you once had. (b)As you

develop your essay, describe what your adventure was about, who was involved, (c) what happened and

(d)how that adventure affected you positively. Copy and fill in the chart below and then write the essay.

Your essay should be between 150-200 words with an appropriate title. Revise and proofread your

essay.

1 Title

2 Setting

3 Characters

4 Events

5 Ending

Prompt (B): (a) Write an account about something mysterious you have experienced, watched on T.V.,

or heard about, such as strange events, dreams, ghosts, superstitions, etc. (b) Describe what exactly

happened. Copy and fill in the following graphic organizer into your booklet. Provide your composition

with a title, and use the ideas that you have filled to develop a well-organized essay of about 150 – 200

word.

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Title

Setting (time and place)

Characters involved

Events

Your impression

Your essay will be evaluated based on ideas and organization (Score: 03), language and style

(Score: 02), outline/chart and title (Score: 02), tidiness and legible handwriting (Score: 01).

Example B

Choose ONE of the following prompts:

Prompt (A): “A good teacher teaches from the heart, not from the book.”

Discuss the above quotation first(a), and then based on it,(b) focus on a case when you faced a problem

– other than an educational one- at school and (c)you were able to overcome it with the help of your

teacher.

Develop your essay, describe the problem faced, the help offered by the teacher, and how things ended

up. Copy and fill in the chart below and then write the essay. Your essay should be between 150-200

words with an appropriate title. Revise and proofread your essay.

A Teacher’s Positive Role

The problem

The help offered

Final situation

Your final impression

Prompt (B): “Education is turning mirrors into windows.” Based on the statement above, (a)write an essay in which you highlight the benefits of education and its

positive role in building-up the individual’s character, and (b)in having a healthy society as a whole.

Fill the chart below with proper information first, and develop your essay within the range of 150-200

words. In your essay, provide a thesis statement in the introduction, a topic sentence in each body

paragraph and support the main idea with relevant, specific and adequate details. Provide your essay

with an appropriate title. Revise and proofread your essay.

NOTE: Study carefully and thoughtfully each of the ESSAYS you have about each of the themes

discussed in your class throughout the academic year.

DO YOUR BEST AND GOOD LUCK

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