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 Golden Rules for Written Exams
✓ Arrive in good time for the exam.
✓ Bring a spare pen and pencil.
✓ Look through the whole exam paper before you
start to answer the questions.
✓ Read and follow the instructions carefully.
✓ Divide your time sensibly between all
questions.
✓ If there is a choice of possible answers, consider
all the choices before making your decision.
✓ If you are writing an essay, keep to the point
and show the examiner what you know.
✓ Don’t Take Risks. If you are not sure of a
particular grammar point, try saying it in a
different way.
✓ Leave time at the end to revise your work.
✓ Write legibly and tidily

Good luck

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 Items Included in the
Mid-Year Exam 2023/2024

Study: Exam question

Elements of
Literature

✓ Skill: Forms of prose ✓ Selection vocabulary ✓ Discussion questions using

- Fish Cheeks ✓ Academic vocabulary GATE TO (essay form)
- Yeh-Shen ✓ Skill definition
- Amigo Brothers ✓ Main points (booklet) ✓ Extract (Skill) using TE
(Check the Website) (Paragraph form)
Study: ✓ Multiple choice questions
✓ Close-up ✓ Study the vocabulary in your
Voc.

- Units (1& 2) booklet.

(Check the Website)
Study: ✓ Rewrite transformation
✓ Present Simple & Cont. ✓ Enter the world of grammar ✓ Choose
Grammar

✓ Past Simple & Cont. ✓ Booklet

✓ Adjectives ✓ Exam clues in your grammar
✓ Adverbs copybook
(Check the Website)
Study: Quotations
✓ The highlighted parts in your novel Commentary questions(quotations) by
Novel

✓ Chapters (3- 4- 5) textbook. using 4 Which Spot (essay form)

- Quotations only ✓ The summary, main points and
commentary in your booklet.
(Check the Website)
Study: Day:
Poetry

✓ Study the detailed explanation in Paraphrase/figures of speech/rhyme

✓ Day
your booklet. scheme/sound devices
(Check the Website)
Study: On the G.C Check the tests uploaded
✓ Study the units in your booklet practice tests (w.B)
✓ O. L Units ✓ Study the extra sheets and the Check the tests & the revision sheets
O. L

- Unit (1,2,3,4,5,6) reader questions and answers. in your O.L. booklet

✓ Study the revision sheet.
(Check the Website)
Study: Write an essay of four paragraphs on
✓ Study the detailed explanation in ONE of the following topics:
Writing

✓ Compre and Contrast your revision sheet. - A compare and contrast essay
✓ Letter of giving advice ✓ The PowerPoint presentations on - A letter giving advice
your LMS.
✓ The models in your revision sheet.
(Check the Website)
Study: Comprehension: Skill and giving
Comprehension

✓ Practice the comprehension information/opinion questions.

✓ Plot & Setting passages in your revision sheet.
✓ Forms Prose (Check the Website) Define the type of prose
✓ Skiming & Scaning - To identify the rype of prose, its
genre and subgenre with giving
reasons
Study: Dialogue
✓ Study the expressions in your Complete the missing parts using
Dialogue

✓ Asking for Giving directions speaking skills booklet. suitable expressions.

✓ Expressing shock & sympathy

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 Unit (1)
Personally Speaking
➢ Idioms:

Idiom Meaning
in agony painful
on the edge of (ones) seat waiting in suspense
at a loss for words having nothing to say
under my skin (get) hate somebody
With regret Sorry
Out of curiosity an eager wish to know

➢ Phrasal verbs

Words Definition
• Bottle up Not express your feelings
• Burst into Show sudden emotion.
• Calm down Stop being angry or excited.
• Cheer up Feel better.
• Chicken out Be too scared to take risks or do dangerous things.
• Freak out Suddenly feel shocked/ afraid or become angry.

• Interested in To be excited in something

• Responsible for To be in charge of something
• Lead to To have something as a result
• Respond to Reply
• Concentrate on Give you attention to do something
• Responsible for Having duty of doing something
• Focus on Give attention, effort to one particular subject

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• Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

1. Please don’t ------------ of the race! You might win!

a. freak out c. bottle up
b. chicken out d. cheer up

2. You have to --------- on the positive aspects of the job rather than the negative ones.
a. evaluate c. respond
b. lead d. focus

3. When Sherry ------------ tears, it was clear that something was wrong.
a. carried out c. freaked out
b. calmed down d. burst into

4. Poor Julie was ------------ so much agony that we had to rush her to the hospital.
a. on c. with
b. in d. at

5. Just ------------ curiosity, do you know if he's going out with anyone?
a. at c. out of
b. in d. from

6. All this negative behaviour is going to ------------ to terrible consequences.

a. lead c. respond
b. connect d. have

7. It is ------------ deep regret that I bring you this sad news.

a. in c. out of
b. with d. under

8. Everyone here today will be responsible ------------ a different task.

a. for c. with
b. from d. to

9. I was------------ the edge of my seat throughout the horror movie!

a. at c. on
b. in d. under

10. The event was a complete disaster. I’m ------------ a loss for words to explain why.
a. with c. in
b. at d. from

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 Unit (2)
One World

Revision Tips:

Watch Unit two video before answering the exercises.

I. Phrases verbs:

requires
Call for:
e.g. It’s a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.
phone later
Call back:
e.g. If we’re not around she’ll call you back
get someone to come for a task / mission
Call in:
e.g. Call in an architect or surveyors to oversee the work.
cancel
Call off:
e.g. He has called off the trip
ask someone to do something officially/ formally
Call on: e.g. One of Kenya’s leading churchmen has called on the government
to resign
read aloud/ announce
Call out:
e.g. The names were called out before the trip
phone someone
Call up:
e.g. When I’m in Pittsburg, I call him up
come to visit someone
Call round:
e.g. I think we should call round and tell Kevin to turn his music down.

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II. Collocations and Expressions:
1. do (business/ Sb. good)
If two people or companies do business with each other, one sells goods or
Do business: services to the other
e.g. I am fascinated by the different people who do business with me.
If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit
them or improve them
Do someone good: e.g. The outing will do me good.
e.g. It’s probably done you good to get away for a few hours.
If you make a mistake, you do something which you did not intend to do, or
2. make → a which produces a result that you do not want.
mistake: e.g. I think it’s a serious mistake to confuse books with life.
e.g. He has been arrested by mistake.
3. Build (a reputation / Sb. good)
If you build a reputation, this means that you gain people’s trust and respect (in
business, organizations, productions… e.t.c) gradually through a series of
Build a reputation:
events.
e.g. It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.
form or establish a number of individual nations that are all controlled by the
Build an empire: government or ruler of one particular country in the 19th and 20th centuries.
e.g. England built an empire that stretched from Europe to Asia.
If you give your impression of a person or thing, this means you say what you
4. Give→ an think they are like, usually after having seen or heard them. When you give
impression: your impression of a situation this means you say what you think is going on.
e.g. Give me your first impression of college.
5. Play (a role/ a joke on)
If you play a role in a situation or in a society, you have a particular position
play a role: and function in it
e.g. Drugs play an important role in preventing more serious effects of
infection.
To say a joke or do something to make someone laugh.
play a joke on: e.g. No one played silly jokes on me than Ahmed.
have a word with someone: You have a short conversation with them.
e.g. I think it’s time you had a word with them.
6. Save (space / money)

not to misuse a place by putting unimportant things / to manage or make a

save space: good use of a place.
e.g. Mum saved space for the vegetables in the fridge.

save money: If you save something such as money, you prevent the loss or waste of it.
e.g. I’ll help him save money for the up‫ـ‬coming trip.
If you show control, you prevent yourself from behaving in an angry or
7. Show → control: emotional way.
e.g. Omar showed control when his younger brother provoked him.

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• Choose the correct answer:

1. I am a bit busy. Can I call you ……………….. later?

a. back b. on c. for d. to
2. The police have called ……… the search for the missing child until dawn tomorrow.
a. off b. on c.in d. under
3. My dad called me ……………….. to tell me the good news.
a. up b. for c. round d. off
4. It's the sort of work that calls ……………….. a high level of concentration.
a. for b. off c. on d. round
5. A new team of detectives were called ……………….. to conduct a fresh inquiry.
a. in b. for c. on d. back
6. They…………him…………. to continue his financial support of the institution through
his gift to the Annual Fund.
a. called in b. called on c. called off d. called out
7. We ……………….our aunt in the hospital because she had an accident.
a. called in b. called on c. called round d. called out
8. We ……………….. a television repairman to fix our set only 6 months after we bought.
a. called in b. called on c. called round d. called out
9. One of the ways which used by schools to inform parents with their children’s
grades is …………
a. calling up b. calling on c. calling off d. calling for
10. To our regret, we were obliged to ………………….. the trip, which we had been
looking forward to.
a. call in b. call on c. call off d. call for
11. We need to ……………… some money as a cushion for times when sales are low.
a. build b. save c. do d. safe
12. Our firm …………….. a lot of business with overseas customers.
a. builds b. saves c. does d. made
13. You can't work all the time - it .. you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes.
a. makes b. does c.do d. put
14. Education …….. an important role in the progress of nations and advancement
among the nations
a. makes b. does c. plays d. saves
15. You have to choose the suitable time to ……………jokes on people not to tease them.
a. make b. do c. play d. build

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 Elements of literature

Revision Tips:

✓ Watch How to answer essay questions(GATETO) before answering the exercises.

Notes:
➢ Use Academic vocabulary in your answer.
➢ Organize your answer in an essay form.
➢ Use the GATE TO pattern.
➢ Write at least two examples.

✓ Gate To”

Points that should be included Mark Total

Grabber (quotation, question, definition)/ ¼
G
Genre ¼
a Author/ title ¼
t Thesis Statement (the points in the body) ¼

3 Marks
e Examples 1
t Theme (the moral lesson) ½
o opinions ¼
2 vocabulary words ¼
layout + mark Evaluation ¼

Revision Tips:

✓ Watch How to answer extract question(TE) before answering the exercises.

✓ TE

Points that should be included Mark Total

T Topic Sentence = (author + title + Genre) 1

3 Marks

E Examples = about the point needed- at least 2 2

examples

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 Revision Tips:

1- Fish Cheeks
Author: written by Amy Tan
Genre: Nonfiction
Subgenre/ Form of Prose: Personal Essay
Theme: One must be proud of his own culture. / You should not be ashamed of
your own origin.

Why is "Fish Cheeks" a personal essay?

It is personal essay as it focuses on the author’s emotions and experiences and
describes only one incident in the author’s life. She wrote it to share experience and
teach her readers a lesson. It contains internal and external conflicts. It includes the
elements of a personal essay which are first person narration, an element of humor, a
moral lesson, and personal feelings.

Summary:
The story is set on Christmas Eve when Amy Tan was 14 years old. Her family had
invited their minister's family for a traditional Chinese dinner, however Amy is disgusted
and embarrassed by her family. She is horrified at the food they are serving to the other
family, especially as the family includes the boy Tan likes and her father offers her the
fish cheek. She is also embarrassed by her father belching after dinner and stating that it
is a Chinese tradition. After their guests leave Tan and her mother talk, where Tan learns
that the only shame is to have shame at all and that she should have pride in her own
heritage. And that’s what happened but after many years.

Vocabulary
Appalling = Very bad / awful

Clamor= loud noise

Bulging= sticking out

Astonished= shocked/ amazed

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 Plot diagram

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 2- Yeh-Shen
Author: retold By Ai-Ling Louie
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre/ Form of Prose: Folktale
Theme: Good people are rewarded, and wicked people are punished. / Good
always wins.

Summary:
Yeh-Shen was the orphan daughter in her stepmother’s home, but the stepmother favored
her own daughter. Yeh-Shen’s friend, the fish, would come out of the water, rest on the shore,
and she should feed it from her scarce resources. Her stepmother put on Yeh-Shen’s coat, lured
out the fish, and killed it. As Yeh-Shen grieved, an old man appeared and told her to retrieve the
bones, for they had power to grant wishes. Yen-Shen then wished on the bones for food. When
the spring festival arrived (where young men and women could find partners), Yeh-Shen was
not allowed to go. The bones of the fish made her an azure gown, a kingfisher feather cloak, and
shoes of solid gold. When it looked like her stepmother would recognize her, she fled, leaving
behind one gold slipper. In searching for his “bride”, the king noticed Yeh-Shen’s tiny feet, and
when she tried on the slipper, her spring festival clothes reappeared on her.

Why is "Yeh- Shen" a folktale?

It is a folktale as it is passed to generations by word of mouth and teaches a lesson. It
includes the elements of a folktale in which it has an unknown author. It usually has
many versions in different cultures. It usually shares the same motifs. It has a magical
element and unreal events.

• the festival / ball

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 Vocabulary
Vigil = overnight watch / to keep a close look

Glistening = sparkling / shining

Entranced = enchanted / charmed

Plot diagram

Yeh-Shen entranced The sister tries to

everyone with her force her
Yeh-Shen An old man
gave magic
beauty. While
tries to force her
leaving, she lost her Yeh-Shen.
to her fish
shoe which is found
bones. It
by the king.
gives her
Yeh-Shen
beautiful
shoes and Yeh-Shen and
and stepmother. The king
dress. the king gets
married.

Yeh-Shen
goes to the
festival.
He leaves it
in the
They kill her pavilion to
be tried.
pet fish.

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 Yeh- Shen & Cinderella Compare & Contrast

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 3- Amigo Brothers
Author: written By Piri Thomas
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre/ Form of prose: Short Story
Theme: Friendship is more important than winning. / The way of competing is
more important than winning or losing.

Summary:

Antonio Cruz and Felix Vargas, teenage best friends who live in the same neighborhood
and are big fans of the sport of boxing. They train together whenever they can and share
knowledge about the sport and its stars. Their passion for boxing is a positive element of their
lives that has kept them away from crimes and drugs. One day, Antonio and Felix learn that
they are set to fight each other in an final bout that determines which of them goes on to
compete in the Golden Gloves—the first step towards a real professional fighting career.
Initially, the two friends pretend that their upcoming fight changes nothing. However, they
soon agree that they should separate until the fight in order to train independently. In
addition to the physical training, both Antonio and Felix work to get into the right emotionally
state to fight their best friend. On the fight night, Tompkins Square Park is filled with cheering
fans. Because they know each other so well, Felix and Antonio are able to encounter each
other's every move throughout the fight. In Round 1, they are hesitant to hurt each other and
the audience is excited. In Round 2, they fight toe to toe with severe injuries and the audience
is frenzied. In Round 3, they give it all and fought ferociously turning the audience completely
silent. Both boys are battered and exhausted by the end of the fight, but when the final bell
sounds, they immediately embrace in shared triumph, and the crowd cheers. Before the
winner of the fight can be announced, Felix and Antonio walk away, arm in arm.

Why is “Amigo Brothers” a short story?

It is a short story as it is not more than 20 pages. It includes the elements of a short
story like having one main unreal plot, few main characters, few settings and it is
written to entertain. It contains internal and external conflicts.

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 Vocabulary
Bouts = matches / contests

Pensively = thoughtfully

Torrent = flood / rush

Dispelled = driven away / been got rid of

Frenzied = wild / out of control

Plot Diagram

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 Main Characters Compare & Contrast

Athletes / boxers

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 Academic Vocabulary

Interpret (v.) decide on the meaning of something

Example:
I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as
acceptance or refusal.
Impact (n.) powerful effect
Example:
His speech made a profound impact on everyone.

Insight (n.) power to understand

Example:
The book gives us fascinating insights into life in
Mexico.
Significance importance
(n.) Example:
The new medicine has great significance for
the treatment of the disease.

Don’t forget to use

any 2 vocabulary
words at least in your
answer.

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 Revision questions

Answer the following questions:

1. Interpret the following statement: Amy’s mother tells her that Amy can be an
American girl on the outside but must always be Chinese on the inside. Do you think
this is possible? Is it a good idea? Explain your answer.

2. How do you think Robert and his family reacted to the Christmas Eve dinner at the
Tan’s house? Discuss your ideas then use details from the essay to support your
response.
3. Illustrate how the title of “Fish Cheeks” is significant with reference to the moral
lesson.
4. Emotions and the type of narration are two prominent elements of a personal essay,
how this previous statement is proved in “Fish Cheeks”.

5. Analyze Cinderella tales from around the world share common features, or motifs,
but they also have strong cultural characteristics. From the evidence in this story,
what qualities might you infer the ancient Chinese valued in women?

6. Discuss two elements of the a folktale introduced in “Yeh-Shen.”

7. Interpret how did the lives of Yeh-Shen, her stepmother, and her stepsister change
throughout the story.

8. There are more than 15 versions of Cinderella tales around the world sharing the
same features. Elaborate referring to the similartities and the differences.

9. What insight did you discover about the way friends deal with a threat to their
friendship? Give details from the story that support your response.

10. Analyze Which do you think has the greatest impact on the story: the external
conflict (the fight itself) or the internal conflict (the feelings the boys struggle with
before and during the fight)? Why?

11. In “Amigo Brothers”, the last sentence refers to both boys as champions.
Interpret by identifying the part of the plot this sentence lie in.

12. Discuss two elements of the short story introduced in “Amigo Brothers”

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Topic Sentence
This (extract) is taken from (Author + title + Genre)
Examples
- Explaining the skill given in the extract In one paragraph.
The Extract Questions
Use (TE) Pattern

1. "You want to be the same as American girls on the outside. But inside you must
always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to
have shame.” Explain the previous extract and define the moral lesson in it.

2. “Amy, your favorite.” Explain the previous extract by showing the conflict he author
suffered from referring to the significance of the title.

3. Yeh-Shen was married to the king. But fate wasn’t gentle with her stepmother and
stepsister. Since they had been unkind to his beloved, the king wouldn’t permit
Yeh-Shen to bring them to his palace.” Explain the previous extract by showing the
moral lesson.

4. “That is not important, my child. All you must know is that I have been sent to
tell you of the wondrous powers of your fish.” Explain the previous extract and
mention the motifs revealed in this folk tale.

5. “The old man went on, “Let us not dwell on things that are past,” he said, “for I
have come bringing you a gift. Now you must listen carefully to this: The bones
of your fish are filled with a powerful spirit. Whenever you are in serious need,
you must kneel before them and let them know your heart’s desire. But do not
waste their gifts.” Illustrate the magical element represented in this extract.

6. “BONG! BONG! ROUND ONE. Felix and Antonio turned and faced each other
squarely in a fighting pose. Felix wasted no time.” What is the type of conflict
shown in the previous extract?

7. “BONG! BONG! BONG! Ladies and Gentlemen. Senores and Senoras. The winner
and representative to the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions is ……..”
Explain the previous extract and tell which part of the plot is that.
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Genre and Subgenre Revision:-
Directions: Choose the genre and subgenre in which the story most likely belongs. Then
explain how you got your answer.

Fiction: science fiction, historical fiction, and realistic fiction

Nonfiction: autobiographies, biographies, informational writing, and essays
Folklore: myth, fairytale, legend, tall tale, and fable

1. Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

The story of a German professor who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the
center of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans climb down a crater and
have many wild adventures, encountering dinosaurs and prehistoric man. They
eventually return to surface again in southern Italy.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________

Explain your Answer

2. Sleeping Beauty retold by Charles Perrault

A beautiful princess pricks her finger on a sewing needle, after being cursed by a wicked
fairy. The princess falls into a deep sleep. One hundred years later, a prince fights his way
through the enchanted forest and awakens the beautiful sleeping princess with a kiss.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _______________________________-__

Explain your Answer

3. The Reign of Attila the Hun by Ed Reaves

Attila the Hun was the scourge of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires in the
440s and 450s. . He invaded and conquered territory in what would now be considered
France and Italy, terrorizing the countryside along the way. This text tells the story of
Attila's life.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________

Explain your Answer

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 4. Why Are They Booing? by Mr. Morton
In this candid and gripping account, Mr. Morton describes his real life career as a
musician. After playing the trumpet in the school band for two years, Mr. Morton thinks
that he has what it takes to make it big as a musician. He then quits his job teaching and
starts making demo tapes in the studio, even though nobody has a cassette player
anymore. Will Mr. Morton strike it big as a musician or will he crawl back to his principal
begging for his old job? Find out in this compelling 940-page text written by Mr. Morton
and about Mr. Morton.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

5. uper Fun Science Book for Kids by Pam Orbison

Have you ever wondered why a submarine can stay underwater for so long? How a web
page shows up on a phone screen? Or how to build a robot that plays basketball? Science
doesn't have to be dusty and boring. This functional science textbook teaches the
fundamentals of science. It describes technologies in ways that are interesting and
relevant to young people. This text contains 32 experiments that students can try at
school or home. There is also a vocabulary practice activity for each section.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

6. From Athena to Zeus: The Greek Gods and Goddesses retold by Chris Reed
This book retells the epic stories of the gods, goddesses, and heroes in Ancient Greece.
All of the classic stories are in this text: the adventures of Perseus, the battles of Heracles,
Odysseus and the Trojan wars, and the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

7. Diary Wanted by Gail Labors

Katie Oaks is one of the most trusted girls in her class. Maybe they like how Katie listens,
or maybe they just feel comfortable around her, but all of the other girls tell their secrets
to Katie. When Katie gets a diary for her birthday, she can't help but to write down the
secrets that she learns, but when her diary goes missing, Katie finds herself in a tight
corner.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

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 8. Mr. Lincoln's Groceries by Curtis D. Davis
The year is 1835 and Bobby Pierce is working as a delivery boy at a local grocery store.
One of his duties is to deliver groceries to a young state politician named Abraham
Lincoln. The two get off to a rough start, but Soon Bobby learns the wisdom of Lincoln's
ways. They learn to respect one another and each offers the other advice when it is
needed most.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

9. Dog Soldiers: Warriors of the Cheyenne by M. D. Carroll

The Dog Soldiers were one of six elite military societies of the Cheyenne Indians. During
the 1830s they played a strong role in repelling and pushing back American expansion
in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. The Dog Soldiers were known for their
highly aggressive and effective attacks and their peculiar habit of "pinning down" their
long tails to the ground. Once "pinned down," Dog Soldiers fought to the death or until a
tribe mate "unpinned" the tail of the warrior. This text describes the Dog Soldiers' society
and role in history.
Genre: ___________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________
Explain your Answer

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 Day

Revision Tips:

✓ Watch introduction to poetry and Day before answering the questions.

'I am busy,' said the sea.

'I am busy, think of me.
Making continents to be.
I am busy,' said the sea.
________________________________________________________________________________

Paraphrase ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Figure of speech ________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Sound device ________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

'I am busy,' said the rain.

'When I fall it's not in vain.
Wait and you will see the grain.
I am busy,' said the rain.
I am busy,' said the sea.
________________________________________________________________________________

Paraphrase ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Figure of speech ________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Sound device ________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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 'I am busy,' said the air.
Blowing here and blowing there,
Up and down and everywhere.
'I am busy,' said the air.

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Figure of speech
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Sound device ________________________________________________________________________________

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'I am busy,' said the sun.

'All my planets, every one,
Know my work is never done.
'I am busy,' said the sun.

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Figure of speech ________________________________________________________________________________

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 Sea and rain and air and sun,
Here's a fellow toiler-one.
Whose task will soon be done.

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Paraphrase ________________________________________________________________________________
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Figure of speech ________________________________________________________________________________

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Sound device ________________________________________________________________________________

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Answer the following questions:

a. Pick out an example of internal music

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b. Pick out an example of external music

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c. What is the main theme of the poem/ the moral lesson delivered by the poet?
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d. What does the poet mean by “ a fellow toiler one”?

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 Revision Tips:

✓ Watch How answer novel questions using 4 Which spot before answering the
exercises.

Rubrics for correcting the Novel quotation

✓ 4 which Spot
Points that should be included Mark Total
Who ¼
To whom ¼
4which spot

When and where ¼

3 Marks
Situation 1
Characterization ¼
Theme ¼
Plot ¼
Opinion ¼
layout + mark Evaluation ¼

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 Chapter 3

Revision Tips:

The King Keeps his Appointment

Sapt and Fritz decide that Rassendyll should impersonate the King until King is well again.
They shave off his beard, dress him in the King’s uniform and take the King’s sword and
revolver. They hide the King in the cellar and order Josef to guard him. The old woman who
cooked for them is tied up to prevent her from spreading the news. Colonel Sapt instructs
Rassendyll on how to behave like a King. They board a special carriage at the railway station
and head for Strelsau. They arrive at Strelsau and are welcomed by government and army
officials. The crowds cheer the King. The coronation procession begins with bells ringing, bands
playing and people cheering. Everyone is in high spirits in the New Town but there is dislike of
the King in the old town. The people in the old town prefer Duke Michael as King. Rassendyll
rides alone through the crowd in the old town to show that the King trusts them. The cheering
grows as the King passes through the town. The coronation takes place at the Cathedral. The
impersonating King (Rassendyll) meets the beautiful Princess Flavia and the evil Duke Michael.
Rassendyll feels discomfort with Princess Flavia’s presence. She notices a slight difference in
the King. She warns him to be careful of Duke Michael. Rassendyll makes his presence in the
palace.
• Themes tackled in Chapter 3:
1. Wisdom is a real blessing. / Wisdom is necessary in battles.
2. Loyalty is due to strong relations. / Loyalty is the essence of patriotic men. / Loyalty verses
betrayal.
3. Knowledge is power. / Wisdom is due to knowledge and experience.
4. Conspiracy requires caution. / Making smart decisions can save lives.
5. Greed and jealousy lead to hatred. / Betrayal is due to hatred and jealousy.
✓ Watch Chapter (3) before answering the questions.

1. “Let those infornt ride on until they are fifty yards ahead you.” Comment
2. “Michael is sending a guard to go with the king.” Comment
3. “I know one thing he wants what I have got and he wants something
which I haven’t got, but hope to win someday.” Comment
4. “Do be careful! …you must keep a better watch on him.” Comment
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 Chapter 4

Revision Tips:

The Secret of a Cellar

Black Michael leaves for Zenda after reading a letter he has received. Both Sapt and
Rassendyll also leave for Zenda. They use a secret passage to leave the Palace. They ride towards
Zenda. Along the way, they see Duke Michael and Max Holf [Johann’s brother] ride towards the
Castle. At the lodge, Rassendyll and Sapt find the Johann’s mother as well as the king are missing,
and Josef is dead. Sapt realizes that Duke Michael has captured the King. Sapt tells Rassendyll
that he has to continue playing the role of the King until the King is saved. Eight of Black
Michael’s men arrive to bury Josef’s body. Sapt and Rassendyll attack and kill three of them. A
bullet hits Rassendyll’s hand injuring one of his fingers.

• Themes tackled in Chapter 4:

1. Wisdom is a real blessing. / Wisdom is due to knowledge.
2. Smart people can change a difficult situation into a victory. / Smartness can prevent
troubles./ Smartness can save lives.
3. Knowledge is power.
4. Look before you leap. / Conspiracy needs caution.
5. Jealousy leads to nothing but evil deeds. / Jealousy leads to hatred.
6.Responsible people can figure out their duties. / Making smart decisions can be due to
critical situations.
7. Honor is due to nobility.

✓ Watch Chapter (4) before answering the questions.

1. “If the door of this room is opened while we’re away, you’re not to be
alive to tell us about it”. Comment
2. “Yes, but they can’t speak. How can they tell the truth about you…. ?
Comment
3. “I fear a trap, If all is well why go to the lodge.” Comment.
4. Go away and keep the throne warm for him” Comment
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 Chapter 5

Revision Tips:

A Fair Cousin and a Dark Brother

Rassendyll returns to the Palace safely with Sapt at eight o’clock. They entered the King’s
bedroom by the secret door. When, Fritz saw Rassendyll, who he thinks that the King quickly
kissed his hand. When he knows that he was not the King, he quickly asked where is the King
and answered by Sapt. After they had breakfast, Rassendyll is given lessons on the duties of a
king by Sapt. Sapt, Fritz and Rassendyll decide that they cannot attack or imprison Duke Michael
without giving any reason to the people. This makes the situation to save the real King becomes
complicated. Fritz informs them that Duke Michael and the three of his Famous Six are in
Strelsau and the other three are guarding the King in Zenda. Rassendyll visits Princes Flavia
with Fritz to make himself more popular. He is in love with her. Black Duke shows up at Flavia’s
house and shows his hatred toward Rassendyll. Black Duke asks about the injury on
Rassendyll’s finger. The Black Duke introduces three of the famous six to Rassendyll: a Belgian,
a Frenchman and an Englishman. Flavia reminds Rassendyll to be extra careful as he is in
constant danger.

• Themes tackled in chapter 5:

1. Responsibility and honor are traits of real gentlemen.
2. Making smart decisions can save lives.
3. Wisdom is due to knowledge and experience.
4. Jealousy leads to hatred and betrayal.

✓ Watch Chapter (5) before answering the questions.

1. “If I had known you are here, I would not have kept you waiting for a
moment.”
2. “How can the king for no clear reason suddenly attack his dear brother?
The people would not accept it.” Comment
3. “It was part of my plan to make myself as popular as I could.” Comment.
4. "I was playing a game with a dog, it tried to bite me." Comment.

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 Extra Quotations

1. “God save them both, courage my friend.” Comment

2. “We must get back, and collect every soldier in Strelsau. Michael will have
to be caught” Comment
3. “Thank God, sire! Thank God you’re safe” Comment

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 Grammar
Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
Revision Tips:

✓ Watch Present tenses before answering the exercises.

1. Present Simple :

Affirmative Negative Questions

I I I
We We we
You + v.(inf.) You + don't + v.( inf.) Do + you + v.(inf.)?
They They they
Form
He He he
She +v.+ (s/es/ies) She + doesn't + v.(inf.) Does +she+ v.(inf.)?
It It it
I play tennis . I don't play tennis . Do you play tennis? Does
Examples
Sara works at school Sara does not work at school . Sara work at school ?
- usually – always – often – sometimes – rarely – never etc .
- every day / week etc . / all the time .
Time - in the morning / spring / summer etc .
Expressions - on Mondays / Monday morning , etc .
- once / twice / three times , etc .
- a week / day , etc .

2. Present Progressive :
Affirmative Negative Questions
I → am + v- ing I → am not + v- ing Am + I + v- ing?
he
He He Is she + v- ing?
he is + v- ing She is not + v- ing it
Form It It you
Are + we + v- ing?
We We they
You are + v- ing You are not + v- ing
They They
I am reading. I am not reading. Am I reading?
Examples He is reading. He isn't reading. Is he reading ?
They are reading. They aren't reading. Are they reading?
Time now – at the moment – today – these days – this week / year – tonight –
Expressions tomorrow , etc . next week , year etc .

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 We use the present simple We use the present progressive
 for permanent states  for temporary states .
e.g. : Ben lives in London . e.g. : I'm taking driving lessons this month.
 for habits or actions that happen  for actions happening at the moment of
regularly speaking .
e.g. : We always have breakfast at eight . e.g. : Lucy is sleeping now.
 for general truths .  for future arrangements .
e.g. : The earth goes round the sun . e.g. : We're flying to Paris tonight.
 to talk about annoying action which happen
 to talk about future actions related to official
repeatedly (with the adverbs of frequency,
programmes and timetable.
constantly, continually).
e.g. : Our plane leaves at 10. 00 a.m tomorrow.
e.g. : You’re always interrupting me.
 to refer to a plot of a book, a film. etc.  to describe situations which are changing or
e.g. : Oliver Twist goes to the workhouse at developing at the present time.e.g. : Air
the age of nine. pollution is increasing in our city.
 in sports commentaries
e.g. : Taylor shoots and scores.
 in exclamatory sentences with:
Off…/Here…/There…/etc.
e.g. : Here she comes.

3. Stative verbs:
The following verbs are not normally used in progressive tenses.
1. Verbs of the senses: feel, hear, smell, taste, seem, look, etc. .
2. Verbs of emotion: like, dislike, love, hate, want, need, prefer, etc.
3. Verbs of perception and opinions : know , mean , think , understand , remember ,
forget , imagine , hope , believe , etc.
4. Other verbs: be, have, own, belong, cost, etc.

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Note: Some of these verbs can be used in continuous tenses, but with a difference
in meaning.

Meaning
Verb
Present Simple Present Continuous
They think he will be a good They are thinking about selling
1) think
teacher ( = believe ) their house. ( = are considering )
Mum has a long red dress. a) I am having a nice time
( = possesses , owns ) here ( = am experiencing )
b) Dan is having a shower.
2) have
( = is taking )
c) Mark is having lunch with Ann.
( = is eating )
a) I can see the park from Dad is seeing Mr Mark at eleven
my room .( = it is visible ) o'clock. ( = is meeting )
3) see
b) I see what you mean. (=
understand )
The meat tastes delicious. Mum is tasting the soup to see
4) taste
( = it is , has the flavour of ) if it needs more salt . ( = is testing )
Your perfume smells lovely. Your dog is smelling my shoes.
5) smell
( = has the aroma ) ( = is sniffing )
Sara appears to be absent today. My favourite actor is appearing
6) appear (= seems) in a new play next month.
(= is performing)
The pink dress fits her perfectly. The technician is fitting a new air
7) fit ( = is the right size ) conditioner on the wall.
( = is attaching )
to experience something physical or to touch something in order to
8) feel emotional discover something about it
I feel happy about living in a big city. I was feeling in my bag for the keys.

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 Exam Clues

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Example:
• He irritates me by reading my emails. (always)
Answer: He is always reading my emails.

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 Past tenses
Revision Tips:

Watch Past Tenses before answering the exercises

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 Past Simple

Form : second form of the verb Time Expressions

ago – yesterday – last – in 1998 , etc.

Usages :

* To describe a completed action in the past (the time is usually mentioned).

e.g. : I bought a CD player yesterday.

* To describe completed actions that happed one after the other in the past.
e.g. : I walked up to the till, paid the money and then left the shop.

* To describe past habits or repeated actions in the past (often used with adverbs of
frequency)
e.g. : When I was younger, I often went running in the park.

* To describe permanent situations is the past.

e.g. : Ali lived with his grandparents when he was young.

* To describe an action in the past that interrupted a longer action in progress.

e.g. : I was sleeping when the phone rang.

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 Past Progressive

Form : Was Time Expressions:

+ v + ing
when – while – as – just as
Were
Usages :
* To describe an action in progress at a certain time in the past.
e.g. : What were you doing at 10 o'clock last night?
* To describe actions that were happening at the same time in the past.
(usually with while or as )
e.g. : While Mary was cooking, John was sleeping.
* To describe background scenes of a story.
e.g. : There were a lot of people at the station. Some were talking on their mobiles.
* To describe temporary past states or actions.
e.g. : My father was writing a play in those days.
* To describe repetitive or annoying actions (with the adverbs of frequency: always,
continually, etc. )
e.g. : My brother was always taking my toys when we were young.
* To describe an action in progress in the past that was interrupted by another action.
e.g. : While I was driving, I saw a cat in the street.

while ( Past progressive ) ( Past progressive )

as / just as was / were + v + ing was / were + v + ing

e.g. : While John was sleeping, I was playing music.

while ( Past progressive ) ( Past simple )

as / just as was / were + v + ing V2

e.g. : While I was doing my homework, the light went out.

When (Past Simple) (Past progressive)

was / were + v+ ing

e.g. : When the light went out, I was doing my homework.

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 Past Simple vs Past Progressive

Time clauses (when , while , as )

• We use the Past Progressive and the Past Simple in the same sentence when one
action interrupted another in the past. We use the Past Progressive for the longer
action and the Past Simple for the shorter action. In this case we usually use while,
when or as.

E.g.: As / while I was driving, I saw a cat in the street.

I was sleeping when the telephone rang.

Used to :

Affirmative Negative Questions

S. + used to + v.(inf.) S.+ didn't used to + Did + S. + used to + v. (inf.)?
Form v.(inf.)
I used to cry a lot. I didn't use to play Did you use to play in the
Examples
computer games. street?
We use " used to ":
- to talk about something that happened regularly in the past , but no
Usage
longer does .
E.g.: We used to go skateboarding every afternoon when we were young.
-to describe permanent past tenses.
E.g.: I used to be overweight when I was young.
-to describe past habits.
E.g.: My father used to drive to work, but not anymore.

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Exam clues:
• In the habit of
• Habitually
• No longer /no more/ any more
He was in the habit of visiting his grandparents on Saturdays, but no he longer does
this. (used to)

Answer: He used to visit his grandparents on Saturdays.

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 Adjectives and adverbs
➢ Order of the adjectives:
No sash com p

N O S A SH C O M P
Number Opinion Size Age Shape Color Origin material purpose

Adverbs
Verbs: Do your homework perfectly

Adjectives: He is extremely exhausted

Adverbs describe
Other adverbs: He runs very quickly

Whole sentence: Apparently, he has committed the crime

How to form adverbs

1. Adjective + ly

2. By keeping the same form as the adjective

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 ➢ some words ending in -ly are adjectives and not adverbs:
( friendly/ deadly/lively/ lonely/lovely/ silly…)
➢ Some other words ending in-ly are both adjectives and adverbs:
(hourly/ daily/ early/ weekly/ monthly/ yearly…..)

➢ Pay attention

Some adjectives have two adverbs: one with the

same form as the adjective and another in –ly.
The meaning of these adverbs is different

near (adj.) close nearly (adv.) almost

hard (adj.) With a lot of effort hardly (adv.) scarcely
pretty (adj.) rather prettily (adv.) In a nice way
easy (adj.) Slowly, gently easily (adv.) Without difficulty
last (adj.) After all the others lastly (adv.) finally

➢ Types of adverbs

We have adverbs of

manner

degree frequency

place time

➢ Adverbs of frequency answer the question (How often?)

 We go to the club regularly.

➢ Adverbs of manner answer the question (How?)

 She plays the piano so beautifully.
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➢ Adverbs of time answer the question (when?)
 We travelled to Alex last year.

➢ Adverbs of place answer the question (where?)

 There is a school near my house.

➢ Adverbs of degree answer the question (to what extent?)

 It’s rater cold today.

Grammar
• Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets without changing
the meaning:
1. Harry rarely visits his uncle as he’s abroad. (doesn’t)
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2. It irritates us that she stays till late at night. (is)
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3. My dad made all the necessary arrangements to travel next week.(are)
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4. The clothes in that shop are very expensive. (cost)
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5. I’ve arranged for a meeting with him next week. (am)
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6. I rarely visit my nephews as they live so far. (often)
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7. She is considering to do her post graduate studies this year. (thinking)
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8. The fact that he speaks loud annoys me. (is)
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9. He usually grows vegetables in his garden. (nowadays )
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10. Mai is cooking dinner right now. (every Sunday)
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11. She isn’t knowing what to do. (Correct the mistake)
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12. She always does her homework carefully. (carelessly )
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13. Ali has an expensive car. (not)
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14. Peter and Nancy are going to the cinema tonight. (every week)
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15. I am liking this song .Who sings it? (Correct the mistake)
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16. There is smoke over there. (Smell)
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17. Sahar always sleeps late. (never)
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19. I’m sorry, I (not understand) (Correct the verbs between brackets)
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20. How much are these sunglasses? (cost)
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21. Liam avoids arrogant people. (rarely)
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22. They seldom go anywhere without their children. (often)
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23. My classmate never stops taking my tools. (is)
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24. My sister never stops borrowing my clothes. It’s really annoying. (always)
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25. He is a fast runner. (runs)
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26. She is a very hard worker, she works night and day. (works)
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27. She is a beautiful singer. (beautifully)
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28. My son is six years old. (have)
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Re-write the following sentences:

1. When I was a child; I was very shy whenever a stranger came in.(used to)
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2. I played football when I was young. (would)
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3. My brother and I were careless when we were little kids (didn’t)
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4. Mom always told us bedtime stories when we were young . (used)
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5. My friends and I used to send text messages. (would)
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6. Mum realizes that my little brother needs more time to depend on himself.
(in the past)
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7. When I was a child, I was in the habit of drinking too much milk. (used)
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8. During the match, the lights went out. (when)
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9. I waited for her. (last night from 7 to 8)
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10. My father doesn’t work in a bank anymore. (used)
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11. When Mark was a student, he was in the habit of forgetting his books. (used)
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12. They met in the station, he was booking a ticket. (when)
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13. I finished my H.W. yesterday. (yesterday at 10 p.m.)
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14. We o longer study so hard these days. (used)
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Choose the correct answer:

1. I never ______________________ to school on Saturdays.

a. go c. am going
b. going d. am go

2. He ______________________ at the moment.

a. runs c. is running
b. are running d. am running

3. She ______________________ football right now.

a. plays c. playing
b. is playing d. are playing

4. I normally ______________________ my homework in the evening.

a. does c. am doing
b. do d. is doing

5. He usually ______________________ his homework in the evening.

a. does c. is doing
b. do d. are doin

6. I usually ______________________ to work, but today I ______________________ the train.

a. walk, am taking c. am walking, am taking
b. walking, taking d. walk, take

7. Jack always ______________________ his meal.

a. is finishing c. finish
b. finishes d. are finishing
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8. While they were watching TV, their kids ______________________ (sleep)
a. sleep c. was sleeping
b. slept d. were sleeping

9. I was listening to the radio when you ______________________ (call) me.

a. called c. were calling
b. call d. was calling

10. Her plane didn't land yet when we______________________ (arrive) at the airport.
a. were arrived c. was arriving
b. arrived d. arrive

11. My dad usually ______________________ the bus to work.

a. are taking c. is taking
b. take d. takes

12. She missed the bus because she ___________________ (argue) with one of her friends.
a. were arguing c. argued
b. was arguing d. argued

13. Jamie ______________________ on the phone right now.

a. is talking c. am talking
b. talks d. are talking

14. I ______________________ my car when it ______________________ to rain.

a. was driving / started c. drove / started
b. drove / was starting d. was driving / was starting

15. 'He ___________________ (buy) at the supermarket when I ____________________ (see) him.
a. was buying / saw c. was buying / see
b. were buying / sees d. bought / was seeing

16. I __________________ (walk) down the street at that moment I realized I ________________
(not take) my keys.
a. was walking / didn't take c. walked / didn't take
b. walked / wasn't taking d. was walking / wasn't taking

17. Hello Anna, what _______ (you / do) when I called you last night?
a. do you do c. didn't do
b. did you do d. were you doing

18. What _____ he _____ (watch) on television when you arrived?

a. was / watching c. was/ watch
b. were / watching d. were / watch
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19. What were you doing when the earthquake hit?
a. I were sleeping when the earthquake hit.
b. you were sleeping when the earthquake hit.
c. I was sleeping when the earthquake hit.
d. you was sleeping when the earthquake hit.

20. Yesterday he __________ late at school.

a. listened c. arrived
b. walked d. started

21. How many people ___________(stand) in front of the company when she arrived?
a. were standing c. stood
b. was standing d. stand

22. While I was swimming in the river, I ___________(see) some frogs.

a. seen c. see
b. saw d. was seeing

23. The correct question in simple past

a. when did I said that ? c. where did she live?
b. where did you go? d. were I your friend?

24. Mum usually _______ milk in the morning, but today she _________ orange juice.
a. drinks, is drinking c. drinking, drinking
b. is drinking, drinks d. drinks, drinks

25. You need to wash your ____________ T-shirt!

a. dirty cotton white c. dirty white cotton
b. white dirty cotton d. white cotton dirty

26. When I was in Florida, I saw a _______ lizard.

a. tiny green b. green tiny

27. My aunt has a ____________ couch.

a. comfortable old-fashioned pink c. pink comfortable old-fashioned
b. old-fashioned comfortable pink d. pink old-fashioned comfortable

28. We wanted ________________________ (grey / a / metal) table.

a. a metal grey table b. a grey metal table

29. He is looking for ________________________ (leather / stylish / a /black) bag.

a. a stylish black leather b. a black stylish leather

30. The __________ kitten is named Fluffy.

a. tiny orange b. orange tiny
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31. They went on holiday to ____________________ (small / wooden / a / beautiful) cabin.
a. a wooden small beautiful c. a beautiful small wooden
b. a small beautiful wooden

32. Which Sentence is Correct?

a. The Large Wooden Chinese Cat
b. The metal Old Chair
c. The Beautiful Square Golden Treasure
d. The Ugly Canadian Medium Basketball

33. Which Sentence is Correct?

a. The Smart Small Greek Computer c. The Young Chinese Tall Student
b. The Large Brown Skinny Tree d. The Pink Tall Plastic Elephant

34. She wore a ___________ scarf.

a. silk green beautiful c. green beautiful silk
b. beautiful silk green d. beautiful green silk

35. Which sentence uses the correct order of adjectives?

a. I like that really big red old antique tractor in the museum.
b. I like that really big old red antique tractor in the museum.
c. I like that old, red, really big antique tractor in the museum.

36. I drive my car______________________ .

a. comfortable b. comfortably

37. Travelling in a rocket is a ______________________ experience.

a. Fright c. frightened
b. Frightening

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 Lesson (1)
Giving directions

Study the following expressions

Asking for directions

• Excuse me, can/could you please tell me how I get to …?
• Excuse me, is there a (shopping mall) near here?
• Excuse me, are there any (Chinese restaurants) in this street?
• What's the best way to …?
• Could you please tell me where the (nearest bank) is?

• OK, and then what?

• How far is (the train station) from here?
• Is it far (from here)?
Giving directions
• Go straight on (until you come to...).
• Turn left/right (into... Street).
• Go along... Cross.
• Take the first/second turning on the left/right.

• It's on the/your left/right.

• It's next to/between/opposite/ behind/in front of the (bank)
• It's on the corner of... Street and Street.
• It's at the end of Street No, it isn't far, it's

• It's about 10 minutes on foot.

• Don’t worry. It's 5 minutes by car.

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 Lesson (2)
Narrate an experience Express shock/sympathy

Study the following expressions

Narrating an experience
• It was a disaster.
• It was an awful / terrible/terrifying experience.
• You haven't heard anything yet
• To make things /matter/ worse
Expressing shock
• You're joking / kidding!
• That's unbelievable!
• That's hard to believe! No way!
Expressing sympathy.
• What a pity/shame!
• That's a pity/shame!
• Oh dear no!
• That's terrible/awful/too bad!
• I'm sorry to hear that

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 Dialogues
1. Complete the following dialogue :
Pay attention to
the ending marks
John: Linda, do you know how to get to Samson's and Co.? to decide the
needed type of
I've never been there before. sentence. .
(. / ! / ? )
Linda: (1) Yes. --------------------------------------------------------?
John: No, I am taking the subway.
Linda: SO, take the blue line from 14th Ave. and change to the gray line at Andrew
Square. Get off at 83rd street. Got it?
John: Yes, thanks. (2) -------------------------------------------------? An embedded
Linda: Once you are on 83rd street, (3) -------------------------------. question is a
question that is
John: Thanks, Linda. (4) ------------------------------------------------? included inside
another question.
Linda: It takes about half an hour. When is your meeting? It follows the
statement subject
John: It's at 10 a.m. I'll leave at 9:30. verb order.

Linda: That's a busy time. You should leave at 9.

John: OK. I’ve got that. (5) -------------------------------------------, Linda.
Linda: You are welcome.

2. Complete the following dialogue :

Mr. Anton : Good morning, teacher.

Mr. Grant : Good morning, Mr. Anton. Anita has been absent for the last two days.
(1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?
Mr. Anton : She had an accident.
Mr. Grant : (2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
Mr. Anton : It is bad. She was hit by a scooter while crossing the road. Her right leg
is fractured.
Mr. Grant : (3) -------------------------------------! (4) -----------------------------------------?
Mr. Anton : No, she’s at home. But she has to remain in bed for a month. So I came
to give her leave application.
Mr. Grant : Oh! (5) ------------------------------------------------! You must be really upset
about it. Please send her my love.
Mr. Anton : I’ll do that. Thank you, teacher.
Mr. Grant : You are welcome dear.

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3. Complete the following dialogue :

Tourist: Excuse me, can you help me? I'm lost!

Citizen: Certainly, where would you like to go?
Tourist: I'd like to go to the museum, but I can't find it. (1) -----------------------------------?
Citizen: No, not really. It's about a five-minute walk.
Tourist: Maybe I should call a taxi.
Citizen: No, It's very easy. Really. I can give you directions.
Tourist: Thank you. That's very kind of you.
Citizen: Not at all. Now, (2) ----------------------------------------------------------.
Tourist: Ah, right. The second street on my left.
Citizen: Right. (3) ------------------------------------------------.
Tourist: Great. (4) -----------------------------------------------.
Citizen: You are welcome. (5) ----------------------------------------.

4. Complete the following dialogue :

Student: (1) ------------------------------------------------------?

Teacher: I’m really upset, you know, my uncle passed away two days ago.
Student: (2) ------------------------------------------------------------!
Teacher: In fact, it was he who brought me up. He was my godfather too.
Student: (3) --------------------------------------------------------!
Teacher: (4) ------------------------------------------------. We’ll miss him a lot.
Student: Time is the best healer, Sir.
Teacher: (5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------.
Student: It was the least I could do.

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5. Complete the following dialogue :

Man: Excuse me. (1) ---------------------------------------------------?

You: Yes, sure. Turn left at the end of this street.
Man: At the traffic lights?
You: Yes. Then, (2) ----------------------------------------------------.
Man: And at the roundabout?
You: (3) -----------------------------------------------------------------------.
Man: OK. (4) ---------------------------------------------------------------.
You: You are welcome. (5) ---------------------------------------------.

6. Complete the following dialogue :

Susan: Why do you look upset?

Bobby: You know, (1) --------------------------------------------------------.
Susan: Oh! (2) ----------------------------------. How much money did you have in it?
Bobby: I had $500 in it.
Susan: (3) --------------------------------------! Which places did you visit from the morning?
Bobby: I went to the restaurant for breakfast. And that’s not all! (4) ------------------------,
I had an important document in my wallet. I can’t imagine! I don’t know what to say to
my parents.
Susan: Why don’t you speak to the person in the cash counter?
Bobby: Yes, let me try.
Susan: (5) ---------------------------------------------------------.
Bobby: I hope so.

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 Compare and Contrast Essay

✓ What is comparison and contrast?

• Comparison shows how two or more things are similar
• Contrast shows how two or more things are different

➢ Pay attention
The two things to be compared must have enough in common to justify the
comparison.

➢ Compare and contrast lay-out

Introduction Grabber
Introduce the topic
(thesis statement)Points of comparison
Body 1 State the similarities
Body 2 State the differences
conclusion Restates the thesis statement
Mention your opinion

✓ TRANSITIONS
◼ In a comparison-and-contrast essay, use transitions to show the logical connections
between ideas.

To compare ideas, you can use the following structures.

Adverbs Similarly, likewise, in the same way, also

Phrases Like, alike, similar, equal, comparable

Verbs Compare to, resemble, fit, match, mirror, reinforce, reflect etc.

To express contrast, you can use the following

Adverbs and
transitional verbs In contrast, on the other hand,
however.

The conjunctions Though, although and but.

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 A Model on Compare and Contrast Essay

Dogs or cats can be good pets

Do you think having a pet at home is interesting? Most people Grabber

prefer having a dog or a cat. Both cats and dogs make excellent pets,
but an appropriate choice depends on the pet owner’s lifestyle, Introduce the topic
finances, and household accommodations.

Thesis
statement

Firstly, cats and dogs are similar in many ways. Both are very
friendly. Similarly They are not fierce or aggressive animals. Dogs
are like cats, as both are very loyal and smart. They understand
Similarities
what their owner wants from them using sign language. Similar to
cats, dogs help disabled people and can protect young children.

There are also some differences between cats and dogs. Cats
don’t have to be watched during the day. It is also easier to get care
of them if their owner travels. On the other hand dogs shouldn’t
be left alone or to be cared for if their owner is away. In addition,
Differences
cats are less expensive to own and care for because their food and
health care are usually less expensive. However, dogs’ food is more
expensive. Moreover, cats don’t take up much space, while dogs
often need a yard and a fence.

To sum up, When considering adopting a pet, a prospective Restate thesis

owner must consider the lifestyle, finances, and household
accommodations that the pet would require. In my opinion, Opinion
owners who neglect to compare these aspects will often not care
for their pet in a safe manner.

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 A Model on Compare and Contrast Essay

Home schooling or attending school

Grabber

Do you prefer learning online or learning at school? Most

students nowadays learn online and others prefer attending Introduce the topic
school. Both educational systems have similarities and differences
Thesis
statement

To begin with, there are many similarities between learning

online and attending school. Firstly, both are very essential for
students to learn and gain knowledge. Besides, in both systems we
Similarities
have qualified teachers who have the ability to deliver their lessons
in a successful and effective way. Moreover, both systems enrich
students with the cultural information about all countries all over
the world.

On the other hand, there are many differences between

learning online and attending school. To begin, learning online
saves a lot of time because you don’t have to get out of your house
and have a bus or a car to go to school, while attending school
wastes a lot of time going and returning. Learning online
Differences
diminishes (reduces/lessens) the social relations. However,
attending school gives us the chance to meet our friends and
communicate with them. Lastly, learning online considered to be
paperless, while going to school demands (requires) carrying a
heavy bag that contains an enormous number of books and
copybooks.

To sum up, learning online and attending school have many Restate thesis
differences and at the same time share many things in common. In
my opinion, attending school is better as I meet my beloved Opinion
teachers and my classmates.

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 A Letter of Giving Advice
The layout

Introduction • Greeting (dear-----,)

• Thanks for letter
• Express understanding of the problem.
Body (1) • Suggestion +reason
Body (2) • Suggestion +reason
Conclusion • Closing remarks
• Signature (Full name)

➢ Opening remarks:
Thank you for your letter asking me for advice concerning (about) ------
• I just got your letter and I think I can help you
• I was sorry to hear about your problem.
• Here’s what I think you should do.

➢ Suggestions can be introduced with expressions such as

• If I were you, I would +inf.
• Why don't you +inf.
• You should +inf.
• You ought to +inf.
• It would be a good idea to +inf.
• What you should do is ...
• How about + v + ing
• I think you should +inf.
• The best advice I can give you is

➢ Closing Remarks:
• Hope this has helped
• Let me know what happens

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 A Letter of Advice a “how to earn money”

Greeting

Dear Mary, Thanks for letter

Thanks very much for your letter, and of course I'd be

happy to help. Here are a few things you can try to earn all the Express
money you need. understanding
of the problem.

First of all, if I were you get a Saturday job. How about Suggestion +
trying to get one in a local shop so that you can be close to home? reason
This will mean that you won't have to travel so far on Saturdays.

Another good idea is that you could get a job babysitting.

Why don't you ask your neighbours? My only advice is not to get Suggestion +
very young children, because they need all your attention. reason

I hope my advice helps. Don't let it get you down if you

can't find a job immediately. Write and let me know how things Closing
go. remark

Love,
Lynn
Signature

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 Give Advice about “plans after high school”

Greeting

Dear Miss Pierson, Thanks for

letter

Thank you or your letter asking for my advice about what

should do now that you have finished school. I realise how Express
difficult this stage must be for you, but there are a range of understanding
of the problem.
options for you to choose from.

Firstly, If I were you, I would make a list of all the careers

which may interest you and then decide which one you feel you
are best suited to in terms of exam grades or subject interest. As Suggestion +
reason
a result, you can do something that you really love doing.

Moreover, I would also suggest that you see a careers

officer who would be able to give you professional advice. Suggestion
Furthermore, it would be a good idea to write to some + reason
universities and ask them to send you a prospectus; you may find
a course which really appeals to you.

Closing
I hope these suggestions will be of help to you. I wish you
remark
well in whatever course of actions you decide upon. Do let me
know what you decide to do; it is always good to hear from
former pupils. Signature

Yours sincerely,
Linda Steel

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 New Cairo Educational Administration
Manarat Al Farouk Islamic Language School
Subject: English / A. Level First Term (2022 / 2023)
st
1 Preparatory Time: 2 hours

Mi
A. Language Functions (5 Marks)
1) Complete the following dialogue between Craig and Kevin: (1 mark each)
Craig : Hi Kevin. How was your trip?
Kevin : (1) -------------------------------------------------------.
Craig : Oh, no! (2) ---------------------------------------------?

d-
Kevin : It rained for two days. Then the hotel flooded. It was a terrible experience.
Craig : (3)------------------------------------------------!
Kevin : And that’s not all, (4) --------------------------------------------, we were on the ground
floor, and the water got into the room while we were asleep!

Ye
Craig : I can’t imagine. (5)---------------------------------------------------------?
Kevin : Not really. Actually we weren’t in danger. But we had to find another hotel fast.
Craig : Oh, dear! I’m really sorry to hear that.

B. Vocabulary & Structure (15 Marks)

ar
2) Choose the correct word(s) in brackets: (10 Marks) (1 mark each)
1. He needs to speak to someone because if he keeps -------------- his feelings like that, he’s
going to explode one day.
a) calming down b) bottling up c) affecting d) cheering up
2. It was with -------------that the manager announced the closing of the shop.
a) pleasure b) curiosity c) regret d) mistake
3. I was supposed to go out tonight, but Nada is sick and ------------------- our dinner.
a) called off b) called out c) called for d) called up
4. I want to find out who’s responsible ----------------------- this mistake.
a) from b) to c) with d) for
5. By the end, however, readers are going to be waiting on the edge of their seats, to find what
happens next. The underlined idiom means that the readers are---------------.
a) excited b) unhappy c) bored d) responsible
6. While I ------------------- my homework, my friend Dalia came.
a) did b) was doing c) do d) am doing
7. It really annoys me that he ----------- my mobile without permission.
a) is always using b) uses c) used d) was using
8. Did you ------------ to play hide and seek when you were young?
a) used b) using c) were used d) use

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 9. In the mornings, I need a ----------------------- coffee.
a) large strong Italian b) strong large Italian
c) Italian strong large d) Italian large strong
10. He was dressed in a very ---------------- way.
a) casually b) casual c) cause d) caused
3) Rewrite the following sentences using the word(s) in brackets to give the same
meaning. (5marks)
1. He always forgets to take out the rubbish. (remember)
2. We’ve arranged to travel to Dubai next summer. (are)
3. When he was young, he went to the cinema every week. (used)
4. He is a fast reader. (reads)
5. What is the price of that skirt? (does)

C. Reading Comprehension (8 Marks)

4) Read the following passage then answer the questions below:
On Being Yourself
Everyone likes to feel that he or she is special. Unfortunately, many of us grow up believing
that we're not special at all. We wish that we could be better at sports or more attractive. We wish
we had nicer clothes or more money. Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion from
The Wizard of Oz, we believe we're not good enough just as we are. In the movie, the Scarecrow
wishes that he had a brain. The Tin Man wishes he had a heart, and the Lion wants courage. In the
end, each of them realizes that he already has what he needs.
Most parents want us to be the best we can be. They sometimes try to encourage us to do better
by comparing us to others. They mean well, but the message we often get is that we're not good
enough. We begin to believe that the only way we can be special is by being better than someone
else, but we are often disappointed. There will always be someone out there who is better than we
are at something. There are plenty of people around who may not be as smart as we are but who are
better at sports. Or they may not be as good-looking, but they have more money. It is impossible for
us to be better than everyone else all the time.
Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, we all want what we believe will
make us better people. What we don't realize is that often we already have inside us the very things
that we seek. Parents sometimes forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just as
we are. Maybe no one told them when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot. Either way,
it's up to us to remind them from time to time that each of us, in our own way, is special. What we
are is enough.
A) Answer the following questions: (2 marks each)
1. Why do you think the author uses examples from the Wizard of Oz in his essay?
2. What form of prose is the previous passage?
3. What do children feel when their parents compare them to others?

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B) Choose the right answer: (1 mark each)
1. This essay was most likely written by a -------------------- .
a) young person. b)Teacher
c) parent. d) coach
2. The author of this essay believes that -------------------- .
a) only good looking people can be special.
b) smart people are more special than others.
c) the richer you are, the better you are.
d) we are all good enough just the way we are.
D. Writing (8marks)
5) Write an essay or letter of four (4) paragraphs on ONE of the following topics:
1. This is part of a letter from your friend, Angie asking for your advice:
Your name is Jonny.
I’m going to my cousin’s barbecue next week, but I don’t know any of his friends. I get
very nervous and afraid when I have to meet new people. Please help!

2. Write a compare and contrast discussing the similarities and differences between two
different sportsmen of your choice.
Don’t forget to include the following:
• A thesis statements.
• At least TWO similarities.
• At least TWO differences.
• At least 6 linking words.
• Conclusion including a summary and your opinion.

E. Literature (14 Marks)

6) The Novel
A) Comment on TWO only of the following quotations: (4 Marks) (2 marks each)
1. The Prisoner of Zenda: “I fear a trap. If all is well, why go to the lodge?”

2. The Prisoner of Zenda: “Didn’t Black Michael look blacker than ever when you and the
princess had so much to say to each other?”

3. The Prisoner of Zenda: “Not yet. We are waiting to see if his bite is harmful.”

B) Answer THREE only of the following questions: (6 Marks) (2 marks each)

1. “Felix wasted no time. He came in fast, head low, half-hunched toward his right shoulder, and
lashed out with a straight left. He missed a right cross as Antonio slipped the punch and
countered with one-two-three lefts that snapped Felix’s head back, sending a mild shock coursing
through him. If Felix had any small doubt about their friendship affecting their fight, it was being
neatly dispelled”.
In a paragraph, explain the previous extract mentioning the moral lesson of the story.
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2. In an essay, explain how Antonio and Felix resolved their internal conflicts differently.
3. Based on your reading of Yeh Shen, identify in an essay TWO elements of a folk tale.
4. In an essay, explain how Amy Tan’s mother helped her change her attitude towards her
Chinese heritage and family.

F. Poetry (4 Marks) (2 marks each)

7) Answer the following questions:
Day

I am busy,' said the air.

Blowing here and blowing there,

Up and down and everywhere.

I am busy,' said the air.

1. Paraphrase the above lines.

2. Pick out a figure of speech, write the line and explain it.

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 Manarat Al Farouk Islamic Language School
Cairo Educational Administration
Subject: English / A. Level (2022 / 2023)
1st Preparatory Time: 2 Hours
50 Name: ………………………………………

A- Vocabulary & Structure (15 Marks)

1) Choose the correct word(s) in brackets: (10 Marks) (1 mark each)

1. I’m afraid we’re going to have to call………………the trip. It’s just too expensive.
a. back b. in c. for d. off
2. The new school will………………him good, even if he doesn’t think so.
a. do b. get c. have d. make
3. It was so entertaining to………………a joke on, Joe! He had no idea what was going on!
a. play b. do c. put d. make
4. If you call ………………tomorrow afternoon, I can show you the map I’ve marked up.
a. on b. out c. round d. up
5. We might ………………space if we move the sofa to the corner next to the bookshelf.
a. profit b. get c. keep d. save
6. We need to ………………up some money as a cushion for times when sales are low.
a. build b. save c. do d. safe
7. Our firm …………….. a lot of business with overseas customers.
a. builds b. saves c. does d. made
8. You can't work all the time - it .. you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes.
a. makes b. does c.do d. put
9. Education …….. an important role in the progress of nations and advancement among the nations
a. makes b. does c. plays d. saves
10. You have to choose the suitable time to ……………jokes on people not to tease them.
a. make b. do c. play d. build

2) Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets so as to give the
same meaning: (5 Marks) (1 mark each)

1. He is working hard now. (usually)

2. I come home. Peter study. (while)
3. We are planning to travel tomorrow. (are)
4. She isn’t knowing what to do. (Correct the mistake)
5. My father doesn’t work in a bank anymore. (used)

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 B- Language Functions
(5 Marks)
3) Complete the following dialogue between Mark and Simon: (1 mark each)

Man: Excuse me. (1) -----------------------------------------------------------?

You: Yes, sure. Turn left at the end of this street.
Man: At the traffic lights?
You: Yes. Then, (2) ----------------------------------------------------------------.
Man: And at the roundabout?
You: (3) -----------------------------------------------------------------------.
Man: OK. (4) --------------------------------------------------------------------.
You: You are welcome. (5) -------------------------------------------------------.

C-Reading Comprehension (8 Marks)

4)
Chess
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the
questions that follow. Refer to the text to check your answers
when appropriate.
Chess is called the game of kings. It has been around for a long
time. People have been playing it for over 500 years. Chess is
based on an even older game from India. The chess we play today White Chess Pieces
is from Europe.
Chess is a two-player game. One player uses the white pieces. The other uses the
black pieces. Each piece moves in a special way. One piece is called the king. Each
player has one. The players take turns moving their pieces. If a player lands on a piece,
he or she takes it. The game ends when a player loses his or her king. There are a few
more rules, but those are the basics.
Some people think that chess is more than a game.They think that it makes the mind
stronger. Good chess players use their brains. They take their time. They think about what
will happen next. These skills are useful in life and in chess. Chess is kind of like a work out
for the mind.
You don't always have lots of time to think when playing chess. There is a type of chess
with short time limits. It's called blitz chess. In blitz chess, each player gets ten minutes to
use for the whole game. Your clock runs during your turn. You hit the time clock after
your move. This stops your clock. It also starts the other player's clock. If you run out of
time, you lose. Games of blitz chess are fast-paced.
Chess is not just for people. Computers have been playing chess since the 1970s. (3)At
first they did not play well. They made mistakes. As time went on they grew stronger. In
1997, a computer beat the best player in the world for the first time. It was a computer
called Deep Blue. Deep Blue was big. It took up a whole room. By 2006 a cell phone could
beat the best players in the world. Chess sure has come a long way. Don't you think so?
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A) Answer the following question:
1. What is the author's purpose in writing the second paragraph?
2. Which is not a reason that chess is a good workout for the mind according to the text?
3. How long have people been playing chess?

B) Choose the right answer:

4. Where did the game that chess is based on come from?
a. Europe b. America
c. India d. All of these

5. Which best describes the main idea in the fourth paragraph?

a. This paragraph argues that players should think less.
b. This paragraph explains how blitz chess is played.
c. This paragraph explains time clocks work.
d. This paragraph describes many different ways to play chess.

D- Writing (6 Marks)
5) Write of on one of the following topics:
1. Your brother would like some advice about what to look out for when buying a
new PS5.
2. Write a compare and contrast essay discussing the differences and similarities
between e-books and printed books.

E- Literature (16 Marks)

B) Answer only Two of the following quotations: (3 Marks) (1 ½ marks each)

1. “Go away and keep the throne warm for him” Comment
2. “I was playing with a dog, it tried to bite me.” Comment
3. “Thank God, sire! Thank God you’re safe” comment

6) A) Answer only Three of the following questions: (9Marks)

(3 marks each)
1) In an essay, interpret how did the lives of Yeh-Shen, her stepmother, and her
stepsister change throughout the story.

2) Friendship is more importance than winning. In an essay, explain the previous

statement with reference to two examples of internal conflicts.

3) “That is not important, my child. All you must know is that I have been sent to
tell you of the wondrous powers of your fish.”
In a paragraph, explain the previous extract and mention the motifs revealed in this
folk tale.

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 4) Yeh-Shen was married to the king. But fate wasn’t gentle with her stepmother
and stepsister. Since they had been unkind to his beloved, the king wouldn’t
permit Yeh-Shen to bring them to his palace.” In a paragraph, explain the previous
extract by showing the moral lesson.

F- Poetry (4Marks)

7) Answer the following questions: (2 marks each)

“I am busy”, said the rain

When I fall it’s not in Vain
Wait and you will see the grain
I’m busy said the rain

a) Pick out a figure of speech and an element of music.

b) What is the main theme (message) of the poem?

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 Manarat Al Farouk Islamic Language School
Cairo Educational Administration
Subject: English / A. Level (2021 / 2022)
1st Preparatory Time: 2 Hours
50
Name: ………………………………………

A. Vocabulary & Structure (15 Marks)

1) Choose the correct word(s) in brackets: (10 Marks) (1 mark each)
1. If you want people to understand how you feel you have to ----------------- your
emotions.
a affect b effect c convey d express
2. You have to----------------- on the positive aspects of the job rather than the
negative ones.
a evaluate b lead c respond d focus
3. When Sherry----------------- tears, it was clear that something was wrong.
a carried out c freaked out
b calmed down d burst into
4. All this negative behaviour is going to----------------- to terrible consequences.
a lead b connect c respond d focus
5. Poor Julie was----------------- so much agony that we had to rush her to the hospital.
a on b in c with d at
6. Just ----------------- curiosity, do you know if he's going out with anyone?
a at a b in a c out of d from
7. I'm on good terms with my cousin. I----------------- to him twice a week.
a am talking b talk c talks d are talking
8. ----------------- ghosts are scary?
a Are you thinking c You are thinking
b Do you think d You think
9. The neurosurgeon----------------- the patient at the moment.
a is examining c examines
b examine d are examining
10. ----------------- to the cinema to see that thriller tonight?'
a Is he going b Does he go c He is going d He goes

2) Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets so as to give the
same meaning: (5 Marks) (1 mark each)

1. The English session is at 6:00 am. (starts)

2. I arranged to leave tomorrow. (am)
3. As talking on the phone, I waited for her. (while)
4. My father doesn’t work in a bank anymore. (used)
5. I cooked dinner. The lights went out. (When)
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 B. Language Functions (5 Marks)

3) Complete the following dialogue between Mark and Simon: (1 mark each)

Student: (1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------?

Teacher: I’m really upset, you know, my uncle passed away two days ago.
Student: (2) --------------------------------------------------------------------------!
Teacher: In fact, it was he who brought me up. He was my godfather too.
Student: (3) --------------------------------------------------------------------------!
Teacher: (4) ------------------------------------------------. We’ll miss him a lot.
Student: Time is the best healer, Sir.
Teacher: (5) --------------------------------------------------------------------------.
Student: It was the least I could do.

C. Reading Comprehension (8 Marks)

4)
Churchill’s Speech: We Shall Fight on the Beaches
I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the
best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once
again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the
menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we
are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty’s Government - every man of
them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation. The British Empire and the French
Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their
native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even
though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into
the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and
oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall
defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight
on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the
hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this
Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the
seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s
good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the
liberation of the old.

A) Answer the following questions: (2 marks each)

1. According to Churchill, what are the requirements for protecting the country?
2. In your opinion, why does Churchill repeat the phrase “we shall fight” over and
over?
3. Get a word from the text that means “give up”.
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 B) Choose the right answer: (1 mark each)
4. What is the enemy country Churchill is talking about?
a. France b. England c. Spain d.Germany
5. The meaning of the underlined word is ………
a. weapon b. desert c. navy d. politics

D. Writing (6 Marks)

5) Write of on one of the following topics:

1. Your sister wants some advice to make friends and not be lonely.
2. A colleague at work has asked you to advice him to gain a promotion.

E. Literature (16 Marks)

6) A) Answer only Three of the following questions: (9Marks)

(3 marks each)
1) What insight did you discover about the way friends deal with a threat to their
friendship? Give details from the story that support your response.
2) How do you think Robert and his family reacted to the Christmas Eve dinner at the
Tan’s house? Discuss your ideas then use details from the essay to support your
response.
3) “That is not important, my child. All you must know is that I have been sent to
tell you of the wondrous powers of your fish.”
Explain the previous extract and mention the motifs revealed in this folk tale.
4) “BONG! BONG! BONG! Ladies and Gentlemen. Senores and Senoras. The winner
and representative to the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions is ……..”
Explain the previous extract and tell which part of the plot is that.

B) Answer only Two of the following quotations: (3 Marks) (1 ½ marks each)

1. “Do be careful! …you must keep a better watch on him” Comment
2. “I was playing a game with a dog, it tried to bite me” Comment.
3. “I fear a trap, if all is well why go to the lodge.” Comment.

A. Poetry (4Marks)

7) Answer the following questions: (2 marks each)

Sea and rain and air and sun,
Here's a fellow toiler-one.
Whose task will soon be done.

a. Pick out a figure of speech and an element of music.

b. Paraphrase the pervious stanza.

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 Reading
The Price of Experience
Nowadays, volunteer work and unpaid internships are becoming more and more
popular, as young people often choose to work for little or no wages at all in order to gain
essential skills or experience in their line of work. But have you ever heard of paying
your boss to work for him or her? For some professions, such as law, fashion or banking,
the number of applicants for each intern position used to be so great that companies
started to sell these positions to hopeful candidates. Internships sold for thousands at a
time; a week’s placement at a
Well-known bank sold for £1,500, and the price of working for a month at a major fashion
house reached as high as £10,000. Often the money raised was donated to charity.
Difficult economic times have helped this market expand and have led to the creation
of several companies which sell ‘internship packages’, often including accommodation
and meals. Now young people can ‘buy’ experience in any profession, at a variety of
companies across the world.
So is it worth it? A salesperson from one of these companies is certain that it is. ‘In today’s
difficult job market, young people need to have some advantage. The experience they
gain during an internship adds great value to their CV. They could even end up getting a
job at the firm where they were interns’, Peter Radcliff says.
However, student Helen Wright has a very different view. ‘The idea that these more
attractive jobs should go to the richest graduate – or, as is more likely, to the graduate
with the richest parents – is very worrying. We want companies to understand that this
is not beneficial for them either; the industry doesn’t necessarily get talented and
enthusiastic workers; they just get those that can pay. It sends the message that ability
does not matter’.
Although many interns gain valuable experience, that is sadly not always the case.
Valerie Fischer paid for a two-month internship at a well-known fashion magazine last
year and was left feeling that she had wasted her money. ‘I did a lot of useless data-entry’,
she complains. ‘I was responsible for getting my boss’s coffee every morning and running
around town taking back the clothes from photo shoots. While it may have been valuable
life experience, I don’t feel I learnt anything about the industry’. Career adviser Jane
Wilmot agrees that an internship sale is a risky business. ‘Ideally, students should be
given internships based on hard work alone. Paying is just not necessary; any career
service can point them in the direction of free internships. Anyone thinking of buying
their way into an internship should research it very carefully to make sure they are
indeed getting what they are paying for’.

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 A. True or false:

1. Companies started ‘selling’ internships to raise money for charity.( )

2. Buying an internship package guarantees a job at the specific firm. ( )

3. Helen Wright thinks that companies who sell internships will not always

get the best person for the job. ( )

4. Valerie Fischer was hoping for more from her internship. ( )

5. Nowadays, there are no free internships left. ( )

B. What’s the main idea of the last comprehension?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Tell one theme you can find in that text?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

D. Guess the meaning of the following words and choose the suitable synonym:
1. Accommodation ( dinner – breakfast–housing –donate)
2. Beneficial ( prevent – happy –useful – salary)
3. Internship ( after school detention – studying – training time – at school)

E. Give the antonym of (essential) (…………………….)

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 On the Trail of a Wind Developer
Whispering Willow, Pioneer Prairie, Crystal Lake. The Spirit, Lost Lakes, Buena
Vista, up on Buffalo Ridge. I have to double-check that I’m not looking at a map of healing
centers for yoga and hot stone massage. The chatty waitress in The Lost Spoon café in
the city of Iowa assures me that these are all names of wind farms in Minnesota and Iowa.
‘As I’m sure you’ve noticed,’ she says proudly, pointing at a small, blue rubbish bin
blowing down the street, ‘Iowa’s one of the windiest states in the US’. I watch the fast
progress of the rubbish bin while continuing to enjoy my baked apple pancake. I check
my Beaufort Wind Scale chart. ‘Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires.’ That
seems about right. Force 6, Strong Breeze. Coming from a state that only ever experiences
‘wind felt on face, leaves rustle’, which the chart calls Force 2, Light Breeze, I’m not
familiar with the concept of feeling proud about extreme weather conditions. However,
the
Iowans have reason to feel proud of their blowing gales as it is one of the leading
states in wind energy production in the US. More than 27% of the state’s electricity comes
from wind, the highest state percentage in the nation. I look at my watch. Nine fifty. It is
time to meet Scott Taylor, assistant wind developer for IOW, Iowa Wind.
Five minutes later, Scott, a tall, thin, pale-skinned man, whose appearance brings
wind turbines to mind, finds me at The Lost Spoon, as arranged. Scott has just had a
meeting with the mayor to negotiate an agreement to develop a wind power facility on a
local hilltop. After friendly introductions, we get into Scott’s SUV and drive up to the site.
The rosy-cheeked farmer, Jack Moore, is waiting for us and together we walk around the
fields. Scott asks lots of questions and makes a note of some rocky areas where it would
be too expensive to build. The farmer invites us into his home for some coffee and Scott
shows him some photos of wind turbines in Europe with cows grazing below. Scott
assures Jack that turbines have no negative effect on farmland or farm animals and Jack
looks satisfied.
Next stop is the hotel where Scott is staying. Scott participates in a conference call
with the engineers back in his office. IOW is an independent power company, so they
have to work out the approximate cost of connecting to the grid, the central electricity
system. During the conference, Scott receives a message from the specialist who has
carried out an archaeological study of the site. ‘All clear from Danielle!’ he announces to
the team. Scott turns to me to explain, ‘There are no remains of historical structures
anywhere on the land. It’s good news for the project, because if we found evidence of
historical structures, the town would probably refuse us a building permit’. I wonder
what kind of historical structures they might have expected to find under a hilltop in
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 The conference over, we drive to another farmer’s home in the next town. The
farmer had heard that IOW were planning on building nearby and he wanted to show
them a windy site. As we walk around the land, Scott points out the trees that are
permanently bent over because of strong one-direction winds. Despite my lack of
experience I say confidently, ‘This would make a great site for wind turbines’ ‘It might,’
says Scott, as his eyes circle the area. We would have to install a data tower and measure
wind speed for a year. High winds are good, but too many violent changes in the local
wind pattern damage the turbines, which mean high maintenance costs.’

**Scott tells the farmer that he will talk to the team about looking into the site in
greater depth and then it’s time to return to The Lost Spoon.(7)

A. Choose the correct answer:

1. What is the writer’s main purpose in the second paragraph?
a. to give a description of the weather that day
b.to explain why the writer is not used to that kind of weather
c. to illustrate why Iowa is so successful in wind energy production
d.to compare Iowa’s climate with that of the writer’s hometown
2. What does the word ‘gales’ mean?
a. wind farms
b.extreme conditions
c. trees
d.strong winds
3. Why does Scott show Jack Moore the photos?
a. to remove Jack’s concerns that his farm animals will be disturbed by
wind turbines
b.to show Jack that Europeans are in favor of wind turbines
c. to point out that their company has global success
d.to demonstrate that he is aware of farming
4. What does Scott mean when he says ‘All clear’?
a. The land has been cleared of any historical objects.
b.The results of the study are clear.
c. The project can proceed.
d.There is no physical danger to the inhabitants.

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 5. What do we learn about the writer in the fifth paragraph?
a. He hasn’t learnt anything about wind turbines.
b.He is enthusiastic about the project.
c. He is eager to share his knowledge experience.
d.He is confused by the information Scott gives him.

6. When Scott’s eyes ‘circle the area’, it shows that he is

a. Trying toimitate the movement of the wind turbines.
b.Taking everything into account.
c. Feeling anxious.
d. Not interested in what he is seeing

B. Which part of the plot is represented in the story?

1. Give antonym of the following :

- Permanently……………………….. – Progress:……………….
2. Give synonyms of the following:
- Windiest: ……………………….. – Maintenance: ………………..
3. Tell one theme of the story?
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