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G 12 English Unit 1 to 6 (100 marks)

I. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial words are given. (5 marks)
1. Note only officers but also the staff perform their assigned duties c_______.
2. If a person fails to get the amount of sleep that he needs, he may suffer from sleep d_______.
3. Economic d_______ generated high unemployment for the expanded urban class.
4. Many people uploaded messages of s______ to the victims of the earthquake on social media.
5. Leaders should demonstrate t_______ behaviour to earn the confidence of their staff.
6. Developing a clear marketing s______ is essential for business growth.
7. Autism is still a m_______ disorder, and we are not sure what causes it.
8. Some a_______ flowers look so real that it is hard to tell them apart from the real ones.
9. Apart from taking exercise, eating w_______ food is the best means to keep fit.
10. My new job is giving me anxiety, so I feel depressed and suffer from extreme f_______.

II. Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentence. (5 marks)
1. There’s no need to get _____ just because the Wifi is a bit show today.
(A) frustrate (B) frustrating (C) frustrated
2. After playing sports, I sometimes have _______ bruises on my knees.
(A) blue blood (B) black and blue (C) out of the red
3. CCTV was first used in industrial applications for observing various manufacturing operation and for
security ____ purposes.
(A) surveillance (B) protection (C) safety
4. _____ effects of food additives are digestive and nervous disorders.
(A) Suitable (B) Adverse (C) Positive
5. We were _______ that we could not go to the party because of bad weather.
(A) disappoint (B) disappointing (C) disappointed
6. They _______ have so many children if they are not able to support them.
(A) shouldn’t (B) cant’t (C) won’t
7. Having a poitive _______ to work promotes a positive working environment.
(A) feedback (B) attitude (C) mindset
8. Brightly-coloured fruits and vegetables could _______ against diseases like arthritis.
(A) avoid (B) prevent (C) protect
9. The parent asked the child_____ the toys after playing.
(A) clean up (B) cleaning up (C) to clean up
10. The garden was in full bloom with flowers swaying in the breeze _____ they were dancing.
(A) as if (B) though (B) because

III. Rewrite the sentence according to the instructions given in brackets. (10 marks)
1. Although it was dark, my mother went on working. (Join the sentences, using ‘In spite of the’)
2. She told me so many lies. Then I couldn't trust her anymore. (Join the sentences, using subordinating
conjunction ‘After I’)
3. My aunt is a brilliant woman. Everyone admires her. (Join the sentences, using ‘such ..... that’.)
4. Please don’t neglect any details even though they seem to be unimportant. (Change the sentence, using
‘no matter ..... ’ )
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5. Thadingyut is the Lighting Festival of Myanmar. It is the time many Myanmar people decirate the buildings
with colourful paper lanterns. (Join the sentences, using an appropriate relative pronoun or relative
adverb.)
6. She packed her umbrella. She would not get wet in case it started raining. (Join the sentences, using ‘ so
that’. )
7. Nancy Johnson invented the first ice-cream maker in 1843. ( Use ‘ It is / was ... who / that ..... ’ )
8. The students enjoy playing soccer. They also enjoy playing basketball.
( Join the sentences, using ‘ not only ..... but also’. )
9. I am interested in Environmental Science. It is a study of the interaction between the physical, chemical
and biological components of nature. ( Join the sentences, using ‘nouns in apposition’.)
10. Mary does not have a KBZPay account. She found it difficult to book an airline ticket online. ( Join the
sentence, using a participle phrase.)

IV(A) Write the appropriate words or phrases to complete the lines of verse. (5 marks)
1. Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few __________,
2. And __________, which most does please
With meditation.
3. Whose herds with milk, whose __________,
Whose flocks supply him with attire;
4. Made of stone and glass and marble,
Made of __________ .
5. But once inside you can ride
A __________ ,

IV(B) Answer the questions in complete sentence. (5 marks)

6. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2016 ), what is ‘happiness’?
7. What will happen to us when we are exposed to stressful situations?
8. What type of person is commonly referred to as a greenhorn?
9. What is one of the drawbacks of using AI-powered machines in mass production?
10. What do these lines mean?
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire;

V. Read the passage. (Seen Passage)

Then, do we know that we use colour to express a sense of group identity? We wear uniforms at
school, in the army or in the police force to show that we belong to a particular group. We also dress in our
favourite sports team colours to say the same thing. And, we will notice that flag colours vary from country to
country. The colours of a national flag represent the country’s history, beliefs and values, as well as its glorious
past and hopeful future. If we see a group of football fans waving their national flags at the stadium, we can
guess where they come from.
Are we aware that colour is used as a fast and powerful tool for sending out different messages? The
colours of the traffic lights – amber, red, and green – mean slow down, stop, and go respectively. In the world
of business, companies always select the colour of their brand very carefully. For instance, a bank uses a calm
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blue to show that it is trustworthy. Advertisers use bright and cheerful colours to say that we will have a brighter
future if we use their products.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. A sense of group identity can be ________by the use of colours.
2. Uniforms in settings like school, the army, or the police force indicate ________ to a specific group.
3. By observing football fans waving their national flags at the stadium, we can guess where they come from
based on the flags they ________.
4. In the business world, companies ________ select the colour of their brand to convey specific messages.
5. Advertisers pick lively colors to hint that ________ their products will bring a happier future.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. Why do we wear uniforms at school, in the army or in the police force?
7. Why do people dress in their favorite sports team colours?
8. What do the colours of a national flag represent?
9. Why is a calm blue used by a bank?
10. What colours do advertisers utilize to suggest a brighter future if consumers use their products?

VI. Read the passage. (Unseen Passage)

A zero-waste lifestyle is an eco-friendly lifestyle that aims to reduce the amount of waste an individual
creates daily and send as little waste to landfills as possible. While it is impossible to create zero waste, there
are many ways to reduce consumption that can benefit our planet. Much of the food waste we produce, like
eggshells or fruit peels, are biodegradable materials and they can become nutrient-rich soil, homegrown fertilizer,
for plants. Many common household items can be repurposed to reduce waste. For example, glass jars can be
handy for storing food or become lovely flower vases. An old bed sheet can be turned into a reusable bag for
grocery shopping. Use fabric bags to carry fresh produce, so we don’t have to use the store’s single-use
plastic bags. Buying second-hand clothing is a good way to reuse pre-existing materials, rather than purchasing
new, trendy, fast-fashion garments that are more likely to end up in a landfill. Recycling is the process by which
used materials are converted into new products. Recycling cuts down on our need to harvest resources,
minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces deforestation over time. When waste generation is decreased,
it has a positive impact on pollution linked to manufacturing, transportation, and disposal. Adopting a zero-
waste lifestyle can be challenging because we have to unlearn wasteful behaviours while learning to practise
mindful consumption.
(A) Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning in the following. (5 marks)
1. occurring, found, or done often ..........
2. paying close attention to ..........
3. agricultural and other natural products ..........
4. the action of causing something to exist ..........
5. the action of using up resource ..........
(B) Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)
6. What are the aims of a zero-waste lifestyle?
7. Give an example of repurposing an old thing to reduce waste.
8. How can recycling help the environment?
9. Why can adopting a zero-waste lifestyle be challenging?
10. What are your suggestions for changing to a zero-waste lifestyle?
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VII(A) Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
I just stayed at home Why don’t you take up something challenging? I don’t think so
I think it’s a good idea What have you been doing? What about you?

Thinzar : Hi, Su Mon. We haven’t seen each other since the beginning of the Thidingyut holiday. (1)
____ ?
Su Mon : I went on a trip to Bagan with my cousins. After the trip, I helped my mum with the housework.
(2) _____ ? Did you go anywhere?
Thinzar : No, I didn’t. (3) _______ , sitting in front of the TV right after meals for about four or five
hours every day, and now I’ve put on 5 pounds! If I go on like this, I’ll gain 10 pounds.
Su Mon : If it’s your real concern, (4) _____ ? Many people try to reduce weight by doing workouts or
doing sports. These will burn calories and make you more energetic.
Thinzar : (5) _____ . That will reduce my weight and I’ll also have a chance to go out.

(B) Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)

I’m very sorry, It’s nice to see you here again. Lucky you!
Ah, I agree with you. In my opinion, What a great idea!

6. A : I just found out I won a free trip to Hawaii!

B : ______. How did that happen?
7. A : I think spending time outdoors is the best way to relax.
B : ____ . The fresh air and nature really make a difference.
8. A : Hi, it’s been a long time we haven’t seen each other!
B : _____ . How have you been?
9. A : How about we have a picnic in the park this weekend?
B : _____ I love spending time outdoors.
10.A : The new policy is a step in the right direction.
B : _______ it still has some flaws that need to be addressed.

VIII. Choose a situation given below and a write a letter. Do not write more than 300 words. (10
marks)
You are Swe Zin, You live at No.6, Pyay Road, Yangon. Write a letter to you friend, Thandar, who
lives in Magway, telling her about an interesting English course you are attending and also asking her to
attend it. (OR)
You are Mya Thway. Your address in No. 23, Thitsar Street, Taunggyi. Write a letter to your aunt,
who lives in Japan, thanking her for the smartphone which she sent you, and telling her why you really
appreciate it and how it is useful in your academic and social lives.

IX. Write an essay of three paragraphs on ONE of the following. Do not write more than 500
words. (15 marks)
How to manage our stress (OR)
Causes and effects of climate change (OR)
AI technology has more advantages than disadvantages