Alexandria governorate Subject: English (A.

L)
El-Montazah Education Zone Junior: 6
Royalty Language School Mid- Year Exam (2020-2021)
The exam consists of 5 papers
A- Language Functions (4 Marks)
1- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Jane: Did you know that our friend Sara is in the hospital?
Jessica: ………………………………………….. I will visit her.
Jane: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Jessica: Our friends told me about her today.
Jane: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Jessica: May be I’ll visit her tonight.
Jane: What are you going to buy her?
Jessica: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

B- Vocabulary & Structure (15 Marks)

2- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c, or d: (10 Marks) (One mark each )
1- Scientists always wear …………..to protect their eyes from any danger during experiments.
a- aprons b- goggles c- gloves d- aprons
2- It’s much more difficult to balance on a …………….than it is on a two-wheeled bike.
a- bicycle b- stick c- unicycle d- parachute
3- This program is ………………….Shall I turn over MBC2?
a- boring b- bore c- boredom d- bored
4- My sister paid …………………….money to buy her new lap top.
a- many b- a few c- lots d- a lot of
5- My doctor tells me I am much better and I don’t need to ……………….the medicine anymore.
a- take b- takes c- taking d- took
6- My uncle lost his right eye at the war, and then he started wearing an …………..
a- eyelash b- eye patch c- eyebrow d- eye pitch
7- This is the bag ……………….I bought yesterday.
a- who b- which c- where d- when
8- I spilled coffee over my clothes and they were …………., I couldn’t keep them on.
a- pleasant b- nasty c- clean d- elegant
9- I have been waiting …………….ten minutes.
a- since b- just c- for d- ago
10- There is no plan for the next Christmas. I think I ………………stay home.
a-going to b- will c- is going d- am

3- Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets: (5 Marks)

1- I write a letter every morning. (already)
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2- That’s the bike. I bought it yesterday. (which)
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3- They had a party last week. (now)
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4- The wind blew hard yesterday. (I think)
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5- Your mother’s teeth hurt. (Use: need)
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 C- Reading Comprehension ( 7 Marks)
4- Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
The Amazing Woodpecker
The woodpecker is an interesting and amazing bird. It has a strong, pointed beak that
acts as a hammer to remove bark from trees and find insects to eat. It has a very long tongue,
up to four inches long, that is sticky on the top for catching insects.
Most birds have one toe pointing back and three pointing forward on each foot.
Woodpeckers are little bit different. They have two sharp claws pointing back and two sharp
claws pointing forwards on each foot to help them hold on to the sides of trees.
The life span of a woodpecker is 4-11 years. Their favourite foods are insects, fruit, acorns
and nuts. These awesome birds live in forests and wooden places with lots of trees.
Woodpeckers can be found all over the world, except in Australia.

beak hammer acorn tree bark

A: Answer the following questions: (Two marks each)

1- Why does a woodpecker have a strong pointed beak?
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2- Is the tongue sticky or not? Why?
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3- Why do they have two sharp laws pointing back and two sharp claws pointing forwards?
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B: Choose the correct answer: (Half a mark each)

4- The underlined word “awesome” means ………………

a- awful b- wonderful c- horrible d- terrible
5- The woodpecker has a long tongue to ………………..
a- catch insects b- remove bark from trees
c- move forwards d- smell insects.
 D) The Novel (5 Marks)
5- A) Answer the following questions: (3 marks)
1-What was Sherlock Holmes doing when Dr. Watson visited him?
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2- Why did Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson believe that Mr. Baker was innocent?

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3-“Mrs. Oakashott can come and speak to me if she wants.” Comment
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B) Complete the following sentences: (2 marks)
1- Peterson’s wife had found a blue …………………inside the …………………….
2- The young man who was talking with Mr. Breckinridge seemed to be …………………..and
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E) Writing (9 Marks)
6- Choose between one of the following topics: (7 Marks)
1- Write an essay on “ Life in the future”
Or
2- Write a narrative essay on a strange situation that faced you one day. Follow the essay
structure, showing what happened, who the characters are , and when it happened.
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7- Write questions: (2 marks each)

1- Tim broke the new vase yesterday. (What)
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2- I go to the library once a week. (Ask)
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 Alexandria governorate Subject: English (A.L)
El-Montazah Education Zone Junior: 6
Royalty Language School Mid- Year Exam (2020-2021)
The exam consists of 5 papers

A- Language Functions (4 Marks)

1- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Jack: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………?
Mark: I’m reading an interesting book.
Jack: …………………………………………………………………………………………………..?
Mark: I bought it last week.
Jack: How much did it cost you?
Mark: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Jack: Can I borrow it?
Mark: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B- Vocabulary & Structure (15 Marks)
2- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c, or d: (10 Marks) (One mark each)
1- The sailor is sleeping in a …………….hanging between two trees.
a- bed b- hammock c- sofa d- couch
2- Jack jumped from the plane and opened his ……………
a- jet pack b- monorail c- suitcase d- parachute
3- This movie is …………………Shall I turn over MBC2?
a- boring b- bore c- boredom d- bored
4- My sister spent …………………….time on her homework.
a- many b- a few c- lots d- a lot of
5- There are no eggs in the fridge. We need to …………some today.
a- buy b- buys c- buying d- bought
6- James watched the horse race with his ……………….
a- goggles b- binoculars c- eye patch d- key
7- I don’t know the man ………….is wearing a brown cap on his head.
a- who b- which c- where d- when
8- I spilled coffee over my clothes and they were …………., I couldn’t keep them on.
a- pleasant b- nasty c- clean d- elegant
9- He has read a story ………………..two hours.
a-since b- just c- for d- ago
10- There is no plan for the next mid-year holiday. I think I ………………stay home.
a-going to b- will c- is going d- am

3- Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets: (5 Marks)

1- My father drank a cup of coffee an hour ago. (just)
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2- I don’t know the girl. She is wearing a red skirt. (who)
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3- My mum does the laundry every day. (now)
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4- He passed the exam last year. (I think)
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5- Your brother has a stomachache. (Use: need)
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 C- Reading Comprehension ( 7 Marks)
4- Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and emigrated to New York City when
she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was
nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many
letters seeking admission to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in
Philadelphia. So determined was she that she taught at school and gave music lessons to earn
money for her tuition.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in
Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to give up the idea.
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice
because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor , along with another
female doctor ,managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides
being the female physician and founding her own hospital, she also established the first
medical school for women.
A: Answer the following questions: (Two marks each)
4- How did Elizabeth Blackwell earn money for her tuition?
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5- Why couldn’t Elizabeth become a surgeon?
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6- When did Elizabeth Blackwell graduate from medical school?
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B: Choose the correct answer: (Half a mark each)

4- Elizabeth Blackwell emigrated to New York City in ……………

a- 1821 b- 1831 c- 1849 d- 1857
5- The best title for this passage is ………………..
a- Elizabeth’s job b- Elizabeth’s success
c- Elizabeth’s father d- Elizabeth’s failure
 D) The Novel (5 Marks)
5- A) Answer the following questions: (3 marks)
1- What did Dr. Watson suggest on Sherlock to find Mr. Henry Baker?
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2- Sherlock Holmes was very intelligent . Explain.

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3- “From The Alpha, a café owned by a dear friend” Comment
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B) Complete the following sentences: (2 marks)
1- Sherlock Holmes was examining an old……………….with his …………..…………….
2- Peterson’s wife had found a blue …………………inside the …………………….

E) Writing (9 Marks)
6- Choose between one of the following topics: (7 Marks)
1- Write an essay on “ Life in the future”
Or
2- Write a narrative essay about a strange situation that faced you one day. Follow the essay
structure, showing what happened, who the characters are , and when it happened.
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7- Write questions: (2 marks each)
1- Tim bought a new jacket yesterday . (What)
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2- I have been in USA for a year. (Ask)
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