UNIVERSITY OF ABOMEY-CALAVI

BENINESE CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENEAM ENGLISH PROGRAMM
2023-2024
REVISION SESSION
IG1/A & GRH1
READING AND WRITING SKILLS

PAPER 1

Task: Read the following text attentively.

My name’s Helen. I’m fourteen years old. I’m from Belfast. It’s the capital of Northern
Ireland.
My father’s from Dublin. My mother’s from New York. Daisy is my sister. She’s twenty.
She’s a singer in a pop band. David’s my brother. He’s six.
We all live in London, the capital of the United Kingdom.
I’m in Year 9 at St. Mary’s School. It is a big school. There are many teachers and they are
great. My favourite school subject is Physical Education. I’m not very good at Math. It’s
difficult! I am good at sport and I love skating. I want to be a famous skater and I practise
for three hours every day.
My favourite colour is yellow. My rucksack and my pencil case are yellow! They’re really
cool!

Part one: Mark the following sentences True or False and correct the False ones

SENTENCES True False

1. Helen is 40 years old.

2. Her mother is American.

3. David is Helen’s sister.

4. Helen is a student at St. Patrick’s School.

5. She is good at sport.

6. She is also good at Math.

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 Part two: Match the words and phrases 1 - 8 with words in the box with a similar meaning.

Sure – get information - many - show – photos - unusual - sent - maybe - visit

Example: Trip....visit........
1- Exhibition ……………………. 5- Certain………………………….
2- Lots of ………………………… 6- Emailed…………………………
3- Pictures…………………………. 7- Find out………………………….
4- Strange…………………………. 8- Perhaps………………………….

Part three

Read the article about elephants.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 1- 7, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

What do you know about elephants?

There are two kinds (1) ............ elephant- African elephants and Indian elephants. African
elephants, (2) .................are taller, also have bigger, rounder ears. An African elephant’s ears are
almost (3) ...........same size as sheets for a single bed! But elephants don’t only use (4) ..........ears
to hear with. They wave them around to make them look much (5) ...........dangerous than they
really are. Elephants stay together in groups called ‘herds and can live (6) ...............80 years. They
are very big and they never stop (7) ...................

1- A from B off C of

2- A what B which C who

3- A any Ba C the

4- A their B them C they

5- A more B many C most

6- A ago B since C for

7- A grows B growing C grow

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PAPER 2

PART ONE
Film review: Dinosaur Island
George

I went with my younger brother to see this film. I had a great time, but he didn’t. He had to close
his eyes in some parts because the dinosaurs looked so real and he didn’t laugh once. I thought the
story was really exciting and the clothes were amazing. I’d like to buy the DVD and watch it at
home. The beginning and the ending were excellent!

Cathy

I saw the advertisement for the film on TV and it looked great but it wasn’t as good as I hoped.
Loved the beginning but the second half was boring, I think. I wouldn’t go and see it again. I like
films about teenagers and their lives much more. I think those are further. I’ve bought a brilliant
book about film- making. I’d love to be a famous actress one day wear lots of wonderful clothes.

Andrew

I didn’t want this film to end because I liked it so much! I read this story before I saw the film. I
usually enjoy the books more, but this time it was the opposite! I enjoyed feeling afraid but I
laughed a lot in parts of the film too. I read all about how they made the dinosaurs on the internet
after I went to see it. I think most young people will love seeing this film.

Questions

1 – who thinks the film is ever better than the book?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2- Who enjoyed the Second part of the film less than the first?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3-Who liked the costumes that the actors wore?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4-Who found out about how the film was made?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5-Who went with someone who was afraid in some parts of the film?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6-Who thought parts of the film were very funny?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7 Who prefers films that are about young people?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8- Who would like to see the film again?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PART TWO

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 Which notice (A-J) says this (1-7)?

For the questions 1-7 mark the correct letter A-J on your answer sheet

1- …………. You can see who won the prize for taking the best picture here.
2- …………. Phone quickly to get lots of funny short stories to read.
3- …………. You should not put perfume while coming in the premises.
4- …………...Go online and get something great to play.
5- …………...When you pay for this, you’ll also get a free drink.
6- ……………. Go and secure your motorbike there
7- ……………. You can use these two ways to find out about meeting other writers.

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PART THREE

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Read the sentences about Samba and his bicycle. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 1- 10, mark or circle A, B, or C on your answer sheet

1- Samba’s Uncle ……………. a new bicycle for him last month.

A spent B cost C bought
2- When Samba saw it, he was very……………….!

A brilliant B pleasant C Surprised

3- There was a big picture of a ………………. dragon between the wheels.

A different B strange C foreign
4- He ………………his uncle for it very much.

A thanked B told C asked

5- Samba …………… the bicycle to school and showed it to all his friends.
A collected B took C held
6- It was a great day for Samba because cycling is his favourite…………………….
A sport B play C game
7- On Saturday, Samba came to ………….us.
A watch B see C view
8- ………………people were there.
A Lot of B A lots of C A lot of
9- He said ‘’ what……………going to cycling tomorrow?”
A about B if C around
10- Text me when you want……………. go!

A to B and C from

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 PAPER THREE
PART ONE:
Text: Starting at a new school
I’ve just finished my first week at a new school and I’d like to tell you about it. Like other
children in my country, I went to primary school until I was eleven and then I had to go to a
different school for older children. I loved my primary school but I was excited to move to a new
school. It was very strange on our first day. There were some kids from my primary school there,
but most of the children in my year group were from different schools. But I soon started talking
to the girl who was sitting beside me in maths. She lives near me so we walked home together.
We're best friends now. When I saw our timetable there were lots of subjects, some were quite
new to me! Lessons are harder now. They're longer and the subjects are more difficult, but the
teachers help us a lot. At primary school we had all our lessons in one classroom. Now each
subject is taught in a different room. It was difficult to find the classrooms at first because the
school is so big. But the teachers gave us each a map of the school, so it's getting easier now. The
worst thing is that I have lots more homework to do now. Some of it is fun but I need to get better
at remembering when I have to give different pieces of work to the teachers!
By Anna Gray, age 11

For each question, circle the correct answer.

1- How did Anna feel about moving to a new school?

A worried about being with lots of older children
B happy about the idea of doing something different
C pleased because she was bored at her primary school

2 -Who has become Anna’s best friend at her new school?

A someone from her primary school
B someone she knew from her home area
C someone she met in her new class

3- What does Anna say about the timetable at her new school?
A It includes subjects she didn't do at primary school.
B She has shorter lessons than she had at her old school.
C It is quite difficult to understand.

4- Why couldn't Anna find her classrooms?

A She couldn't read a map.
B There was little time between lessons.
C The school building was very large.

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 5- What does Anna say about the homework she has now?
A She gets more help from some teachers than others.
B She thinks it is the hardest part of school life.
C She remembers everything she's told to do.

Part Two

Read the article about elephants.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 1- 7, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

What do you know about elephants?

There are two kinds (1) ........ elephant- African elephants and Indian elephants. African elephants,
(2) ..........are taller, also have bigger, rounder ears. An African elephant’s ears are almost (3)
..........same size as sheets for a single bed! But elephants don’t only use (4) .......ears to hear with.
They wave them around to make them look much (5) ..........dangerous than they really are.
Elephants stay together in groups called ‘herds and can live (6) ..........80 years. They are very big
and they never stop (7) ..........They often eat for 20 hours each day because they have such big
bodies. African elephant is heavier (8) ...........six cars! The only animals that are (9) ..........than
elephants are whales.

1- A from B off C of
2- A what B which C who
3- A any Ba C the
4- A their B them C they
5- A more B many C most
6- A ago B since C for
7- A grows B growing C grow
8- A than B then C when
9- A large B larger C largest

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PART THREE: Which is the right answer for each of these short texts? Choose A, B, C.
Text: Diana had to sell her old bike because she didn’t have enough money to buy a better
one.
1- Diana sold her bike because
A she decided to get a faster one B she needed the money C it was too old
Text: The new bike cost £100. Diana got £75 for her old one and Diana’s parents gave her
£25.
2- How much did Diana sell her bike for?
A £25 B £75 C £100
Text: The shop shuts on Thursdays. Diana couldn’t go on Friday so she got the bike on
Saturday.
3- Which day did Diana buy her bike?
A Thursday B Friday C Saturday
Text: Its lights weren’t good enough, but the wheels were great and it had really good
brakes.
4- What else might Diana need to buy?
A better lights B better brakes C better wheels
Text: Diana told her best friend about her new bike. The two girls cycled round the lake
then went for a walk in the park.
5- Diana rode her new bike
A to the park B to her best friend’s house C round the lake

PART FOUR:. Complete the sentences with words from the box

Did Have were has is are was

Example: The clock ...was.... wrong so we arrived late!

1- My grandma ..............always loved listening to the radio.
2- Our beautiful new table................. made of glass.
3- David and I ............... playing computer games at the moment.
4- ..................she take the ice cream out the freezer?
5- ..................you still got your video recorder?
6- We.............given a DVD player yesterday.

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 UNIVERSITY OF ABOMEY-CALAVI
BENINESE CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES
ENEAM ENGLISH PROGRAMM
2023-2024
REVISION SESSION
READING AND WRITING SKILLS

PAPER 1

PART ONE: Fill the gap with the appropriate words:

Great – teacher - way - meet – name’s - where - name

1- Sarah: Hi. I’m Sarah. What’s your ……………………?

2- Jackie: Hello. My ……………. ………...Jackie.
3- Sarah: Nice to ………… ……………you, Jackie. What class are you in?
4- Jackie: I’m in class 1B. And you?
5- Sarah: Me too. I’m in Class 1B too.
6- Jackie: Who’s our ………………...?
7- Sarah: Mr Samuel.
8- Jackie: And ……………….is our classroom?
9- Sarah: This ………………. Come with me.
10- Jackie: OK……………….

PART TWO: Complete the table

Numbers Letters Letters Numbers
12 ……………………………. Eleven …………………………..
20 ……………………………….. Fifty-four ……………………………….
17 ………………………………. Fifteen ………………………………
40 ………………………………. Thirty-eight ……………………………..
82 ………………………………. Sixty-seven ……………………………..

PART THREE: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb given
1-Charlie sometimes……………………….. his room (to tidy)
2-Christine …………………………… her homework (to do)
3-Tom and Charlie …………………….…..photos (to take)
4-Sarah often ……………………………..new dresses (to buy)
5-Mary always ………………………..…. her hair (to brush)
6-He ……………………………. English very much ( to like)

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PART FOUR: Order the words to form a correct sentence
1. Are/ Nasrine./ how/ hello,/ you/?/…………………………………………………
2. Thanks/ am/ I /you/ fine/ and/?/……………………………………………….
3. Your/ what/name/is/?/…………………………………………………………
4. Old/you/ are/ how/?/……………………………………………………..
5. Porto novo/ is/from/ she/…………………………………………….
6. Years/Harold/ nine/ old/ is/…………………………………………
7. English / father/ at/ learns/ my/ ENEAM………………………………

PART FIVE

Change the word in each bracket which Jackie and Dorothy used in their interview to form a word
which fits the gap

1- what subject are you (student) …………………………………at university?

2- What was (live)……………………………….... like in the 1970s?
3- Looking forward to (see)………………………you next week!
4- Could I (possible)…………………………….........have next Friday off?
5- I only wear this necklace on (especially) ………………………...occasions.
6- Iam the (younger)………………………. student in the class by three days.
7- What’s the (mostly)..........................you’ve ever paid for a holiday?
8- Everyone in my class is very (friends)...........................
9- What’s that big(builds).................................over there? It looks like a theatre.
10- Because we live near the sea, we get lots of (visit)............................in the summer
11- My boyfriend’s mother is very house-proud. She’s always (clean)..........................the
kitchen when I go round.
12- There are more (weeding)..................................than flowers in my garden!
13- Hurry! There’s no time to (wasting).............................!
14- His new girlfriend’s a (vegetables).......................................which is a bit difficult when we
have them over dinner.
15- This book’s really (interested)......................................you must read it after me.

PART SIX

Choose the word which best fits each space, and write it in the input box.
Use only one word for each space.

Hi,

My name is Rachel and I am eleven (1) old. I live in Scotland

(2) a small village near Edinburgh.

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When I grow (3) , I would like to (4) a vet because I love animals

and want (5) help them. My family thinks (6) is a great idea and

encourages me (7) much as they can.

I love travelling and have (8) to many countries with my family. What I really like is

meeting people (9) other countries and seeing how they live and trying the food they
eat. I love eating.

Please write back (10) and tell me all about your life.

Question

Look at the three pictures.

Write the story shown in the
pictures.

Task: Write the story on your answer sheet.

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

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