Exam: Units (1-6) Chapters: 1-2)

A / Vocabulary and Structure

1. – What did you choose this book ……………..? – Mainly because it is interesting.
a. with                   b. about              c. for                           d. why
2. It was ……………… difficult question that I couldn’t answer it.
a. such                b. a such                    c. such a                   d. such an
3. Is this dress ……………….. in larger sizes?
a. available              b. separated                 c. freelance               d. stressful
4. She said she was ill, ……..…….. she meant she didn’t want to attend the party.
a. at which               b. in which            c. which                 d. by which
5. Yesterday Maysa went to the bank to deposit some money into her …………………. .
a. account                  b. amount                c. contact                  d. connect
6. I’ll finish all the reports before I ……………….. home.
a. will go                  b. had gone                  c. went                        d. go
7. Hearing about the big number of victims in the last flood …………….. my heart.
a. took                   b. broke                         c. hit                           d. suffocated
8. This food isn’t ………………….. for you to eat.
a. so healthy              b. healthy enough           c. too healthy          d. such healthy
9. The speech the president gave was so …………… that a lot of people broke into tears.
a. challenging            b. moving          c. ruling                   d. licensed
10. …………….. thirteen years since I came to live here.
a. I have                   b. It has                   c. It been                     d. It is
11. Florence Nightingale was asked to be ………………… wounded soldiers abroad.
a. charged with             b. charge of            c. in charge           d. in charge of
12. Not …………….. woman in our society has a job.
a. neither          b. every                c. all                  d. both
13. What …………… do you have that what you say is true?
a. proof                  b. confirm           c. evident                      d. prove
14. The two players did badly in the match since ……… of them had trained well before playing.
a. both                        b. all                 c. either                    d. neither
15. Maria …………… her hair blonde. It looks nicer now.
a. soaked              b. pressed                c. bleached                  d. removed
16. Your opponent is ……………. powerful that he can easily knock you down.
a. such                b. so                  c. too                        d. such a
17. A/An ……………. is a work that contains information on all branches of knowledge.
a. mixture                b. encyclopedia                   c. papyrus              d. gadget
18. ……………… student in the class was given a task to finish before Monday.
a. Both                     b. Half                      c. Every                          d. All
19. My brother is a tennis ………………….. . He loves playing and watching it.
a. enthusiasm                 b. enthusiastic             c. enthusiastically           d. enthusiast
20. The people ……………….. next door to me are very noisy.
a. who living            b. living                  c. that living                   d. live
21. The ………………. of education seeks hard to develop the educational system.
a. culture                  b. ministry                  c . science                  d. lecture
22. I …………………… this car for four years now.
a. have been having              b. had had             c. am having            d. have had
23. Two of the guests had a fight and ……………… last night’s party.
a. silenced                     b. disciplined             c. spoiled                d. ached
24. …………….. had she finished cooking than she sat down to have some rest.
a. Having            b. Immediately on             c. No sooner               d. By the time
25. The little girl got …………….. while doing the math’s homework which was too difficult.
a. confused             b. impressive              c. fashionable             d. attached
26. I can’t see you tomorrow evening. I ………………… my uncle off at the airport.
a. am meeting               b. will meet          c. will be met          d. going to meet
27. Yehia Haqqi had a strong ……………….. in the power of books.
a. believer             b. belief                 c. believable                           d. believe
28. Where’s the book …………………. to you yesterday?
a. which I gave it                b. I gave it               c. that I gave it                   d. I gave
29. Note down all the findings of the survey you have just ………………….. .
a. made                         b. done                   c. paid                           d. given
30. When I was young, I usually ………………… to the club at the weekend.
a. used to go                 b. was going                  c. have gone                d. went

B Reading Comprehension

2- Read the following passage , then answer the questions:

Communication is a process of exchange data, information, ideas, thoughts, and emotions. It is a process that involves a sender, a receiver, a message and a channel. The information passes through different communication channels. There can be different types of communication. Based on communication channels, it can be divided into two types: verbal communication and non-verbal communication.
Verbal communication includes written and oral communication while non-verbal communication includes body language like gesture, pasture, nodding and expressions. Oral communication includes the spoken words. It can either be face-to-face or chatting with the people over the phone or over the internet. Here, conversations might be influenced by the voice tone and the level, speed and clearness of speaking. Written communication can be either by post, letter, fax, or email. The effectiveness of this communication can be affected by the writing style, grammar and vocabulary used and clearness and accuracy of language.
In non verbal communication, the facial expressions are very important as they show the mood of the person who is speaking. The gestures express the emotions like a handshake,
a smile or a hug.

Based on style and purpose, there are two types of communication; formal and informal.Formal communication usually relates to a large or small group speaking. It is mostly strict and bound to rules. All sort of business or corporate communication is formal. Conferences, meetings, written memos and corporate letters are also formal. It can occur between two strangers when they meet for the first time. This kind of communication should be straightforward and precise. Informal communication is a type in which people talk to each other freely. It can be between friends, family and relatives. It does not have any rigid rules and guidelines. It does not restrict with the time limit, place and events or subjects. It is a more emotional form of communication with less emphasis on non-verbal communication and more emphasis on real feelings.

Answer the following questions:
1. What are the two types of communication according to the channel?
a. Personal and interpersonal.               b. Verbal and non-verbal.
c. Formal and Informal.                          d. Written and emotional.
2. Facial expressions are important because ………………………………………. .
a. They show the mind of the speaker.             b. They show the speaker’s feelings.
c. They show the body of the speaker.               d. They show the speaker’s relations.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Verbal communication occurs through body language.
b. Informal communication is not bound to rules.
c. Business communications are usually informal.
d. Oral communication includes written words.
4. What does the communication process involve?
a. A channel, a message and a receiver.

b. A sender, a receiver, a message and a channel.
c. A sender, a receiver and a message.

d. A sender, a receiver, a message and a chance.
5. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
a. The channel           b. Communication        c . The message       d. The information
6. The word “rigid” is close in meaning to ………………………. .
a. strict                    b. free           c. combined                           d. delicate
7. What two ways in which oral communication takes place?
8. What type of communication happens freely between friends?
9. What do people exchange through communication?
10. Informal communication is more emotional than formal communication. Explain.

The Novel (The Prisoner of Zenda )

3- a. Choose the correct answer :( 4 Marks )

1. Rose was annoyed with Rassendyll when …………………………………………….. .
a. he spoke about his rich family.           b. he said opportunities are responsibilities.
c. he spoke about his brother.               d. he said he would work in a terrible embassy.
2. What did Johann say to justify his looking surprised on seeing Rassendyll?
a. Rassendyll looked exactly like the King.                  b. Rassendyll’s hair was red.
c. He didn’t expect to see guests in the inn.             d. Rassendyll’s nose was straight.
3. How was the King affected by eating the cakes?
a. His face was white.                                 b. He was breathing quickly.

c. He was lying on the bed.                       d. His pulse was weak and slow.

4. What pushed the Duke to poison his brother?
a. To inherit his palace.                       b. To take the throne.

c. To steal his money.                         d. To restore the hunting lodge.

B . Answer TWO (2) of the following questions :( 3Marks)

1. The King of Ruritania was generous. Do you agree? Why / Why not?

2. If you were Fritz, would you agree that Rassendyll should attend the coronation with the King? Why or why not?
3. The King’s love for food could have killed him. Illustrate.

C / Writing

4 - Finish the following dialogue :(6 Marks )

Between Soha and a salesman in a clothes shop.

Salesman: Can I help you?
Soha : Yes, …………………………………………………………………………………….. (1). Salesman: I’m sorry, the manager is not available now……………………………. (2)?

Soha : …………………………………………………………………………………………... (3). Salesman: A complaint. About what?
Soha : …………………………………………………………………………………………... (4).
Salesman: What’s wrong with it?
Soha : It shrank after I had washed it. Salesman: No problem, madam. …………………………………………………………………. (5).

Soha : But I don’t want another dress. I want my money back.

Salesman: OK. ……………………………………………………………………………………… (6). Soha : Thank you. Here’s the receipt

Write a paragraph of ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) words on ONE(1) of the following :(7Marks)

. a. The importance of poetry.                         b. Teachers’ role in building society.

6- A. Translate into Arabic :( 3Marks)

1. There are many things to be said in favour of technological advancement which undoubtedly makes people's lives easier.

2. Reducing stress is something that we should all try to do through some form of exercise.

B. Translate ONE (1) sentence only in English :(2Marks)- 
 

1- من حق المرأة أن تتولى أعلى المناصب في الدولة لأنها نصف المجتمع .

2- علينا أن ندرك أن الدور الحقيقي للمال هو خدمة الحق لا أن تُسخر كل أنشظة الحياة لخدمته .