English Department

Second Semester 2024/2025

First English Assessmenti

Student Name: ____________________ Grade/Section: 7 National A&B

Date: March 9th, 2025
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Instructions to Students:

 Write your full name in the space provided.

 Use a pen only.
 Write your answers in the spaces provided legibly.
 Revise your answers and make sure you have answered all the questions.
 Make sure to keep your paper and your handwriting neat and well-organized.
 This exam consists of (6) pages and (7) parts.

Part One Reading Comprehension /8

Part Two Vocabulary /6
Part Three Word Study /3
Part Four Grammar /10
Part Five Speaking /5
Part Six Listening /8
Part Seven Writing /10
Total ______ /50 = ______ * 20/50 /20

Date Rechecked by Signature

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 Part 1. Reading Comprehension [ / 7]

I. Read this excerpt from the reading text, “Changing Earth” then answer the questions that
follow:
This population growth is increasing the demand for Earth’s limited natural resources.
These resources1 include food, water, and fossil fuels. More fossil fuels are needed to power our
means of transportation. More food is needed to feed hungry people. And more trees are needed
for lumber and paper products. Society has had difficulty keeping up with the increased demand
for resources. When fossil fuels were first used as an energy source, people did not know that
burning them could affect the environment. This lack of knowledge, as well as limited
technologies, led to air and water pollution. Now, thanks to government regulations and industry
efforts, scientists have developed ways to reduce air and water pollution. Our natural resources
are extremely valuable, but they are being used up too quickly2. We must be careful not to run
out of these resources. The choices we make as individuals and as citizens of Earth all affect the
environment.

1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a limited natural resource in the text? /1
a. water
b. fossil fuels
c. gold
d. food
2. What was one reason fossil fuels caused pollution when they were first used? /1

a. People intentionally polluted the environment.

b. People did not know burning them affected the environment.
c. There were no trees to absorb pollution
d. Fossil fuels were not used for transportation.
3. Which part of speech are the words below: /2
resources: ___________________
quickly: __________________

4. Find in the text a word which means: “wood for construction and furniture”
/1

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 6. The undelined bolded pronpun “them” refers to:_______________________ /1

7. Critical thinking question: /2

The passage states, "Our natural resources are extremely valuable, but they are
being used up too quickly." Based on this, what might happen if society continues to
consume natural resources at the current rate? Use evidence from the text to explain
the possible consequences.

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Part 2: Vocabulary [ / 6] /6
I. Fill in the blanks with words from the box below. You have one extra word.

accommodate, fertilizers, alternative, microscopic, hybrid, solar power, regulation,

1. Farmers often rely on __________ to help improve soil quality and increase crop yields.

2. The new car model is a __________ vehicle, combining both gasoline and electric engines.

3._________________ is becoming a popular and sustainable energy source, especially for homes and

businesses.

4.Wind and water energy are considered __________ to fossil fuels in the search for greener options.

5. The government has implemented stricter __________ to ensure companies reduce their

environmental impact.

6. The new conference center was built to __________ a large number of attendees during

global events.

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Part 3: Word Study [ / 3]
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1-The teacher gave a clear __________ of the topic.
a) explain
b) explanation
c) explained

2-She was very __________ after running the marathon.

a) tiring
b) tired
c) tire

3-The dog loves to __________ the ball.

a) chase b) chased c) chaser

Part 4: Grammar [ / 10]

I. Form sentences by rearranging the words, using the present perfect tense and adding 'yet' or
already' as appropriate
/2
1. (yet / I / my homework / finish / haven’t)
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2. (already / the movie / they / watch)

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II. Fill the gaps with the correct verb using present perfect simple: /5

1. ____________ you ever __________ (visit) a foreign country?

2. ____________ she __________ (finish) her homework yet?
3. We ___________________ (live) here for five years.

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III. Combine the sentences with the conjunctive adverb between brackets:
/3

1. She missed the train. She was late for the meeting. (Therefore)
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2. John was tired. He continued working on his project. (However)
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3. The weather was bad. The event was postponed. (As a result)
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