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1 Close up B1 Unit (1) Vocabulary Choose the correct word(s): 1- We were very sad when our aunt passed........... a) down b) away c) after d) up to 2- Many people haven't become..............on family get-togethers due to the internet and mobiles. a) fond b) interested c) keen d) honest 3- Jane is the most.............person I know. She never tells lies. a) reliable b) reasonable c) young d) honest 4- My grandfather says he feels as...................as a twenty-year-old man. a) young b) middle-aged c) elderly d) reasonable 5- Who do you............up to more than anyone else? a) bring b) grow c) look d) take 6- Do you...................if I sit here? a) matter b) mind c) resemble d) turn 7- You shouldn’t wear.............clothes to a formal meeting. a) scruffy b) arrogant c) elegant d) formal 8- My parents..............up when I was six. a) brought b) took c) broke d) passed 9- I have a lot of...............for those people who were injured in the accident. a) Fun of b) opinions c) families d) sympathy 10- I paid my sister a...................because she looked nice in her new dress. a) visit b) compliment c) diary d) secret

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Close up B1 Unit (1) Vocabulary

Choose the correct word(s):

1- We were very sad when our aunt passed...........

a) down b) away c) after d) up to

2- Many people haven't become..............on family get-togethers due to the

internet and mobiles.

a) fond b) interested c) keen d) honest

3- Jane is the most.............person I know. She never tells lies.

a) reliable b) reasonable c) young d) honest

4- My grandfather says he feels as...................as a twenty-year-old man.

a) young b) middle-aged c) elderly d) reasonable

5- Who do you............up to more than anyone else?

a) bring b) grow c) look d) take

6- Do you...................if I sit here?

a) matter b) mind c) resemble d) turn

7- You shouldn’t wear.............clothes to a formal meeting.

a) scruffy b) arrogant c) elegant d) formal

8- My parents..............up when I was six.

a) brought b) took c) broke d) passed

9- I have a lot of...............for those people who were injured in the accident.

a) Fun of b) opinions c) families d) sympathy

10- I paid my sister a...................because she looked nice in her new dress.

a) visit b) compliment c) diary d) secret

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Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets to give the

same meaning:

1- He has always admired his uncle for his achievements in life. (up)

........................................................................................................................

2- My sister is similar to our father in his love for horses. (after)

........................................................................................................................

3-There were portraits of his grandparents who lived a long time ago.

(ancestors)

........................................................................................................................

4-I have become interested in studying the history of my family.

(genealogy)

........................................................................................................................

5- He left Egypt in 1980 and travelled to Germany to settle there.

(immigrated)

........................................................................................................................

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Grammar Present Simple & Present Continuous

Choose the correct word(s):

1- Does water................at 0 C?

a) freezes b) freeze c) freezing d) freezed

2- We.............about moving to a bigger house next year.

a) are thinking b) think c) thought d) will think

3- Why are you...................interrupting me?

a) today b) at the moment c) always d) now

4- I...............the dentist at 6.30 pm.

a) see b) am seeing c) sees d) seeing

5- He......................gets up early.

a) doesn’t b) never c) hasn’t d) won’t

6- Jack......................a shower now.

a) is having b) has c) had d) having

7- I’m tired and I......................to go home now.

a) am wanting b) wants c) want d) wanted

8- Those trainers......................to me. Give them back!

a) are belonging b) belong c) belongs d) belonging

9- What are you cooking? It......................delicious!

a) smells b) is smelling c) has smelled d) smelled

10- Laila......................no idea what to buy.

a) is having b) has c) had d) having

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Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets to give the

same meaning:

1- The next session is scheduled to start at 11. (starts)

.....................................................................................................................

2- My sister usually plays the piano in the evening. (in the habit)

.....................................................................................................................

3- We visit our grandparents from time to time. (occasionally)

.....................................................................................................................

4- I have arranged to travel to London next month with my relatives. (am)

.....................................................................................................................

5- My little brother doesn't speak English. (never)

.....................................................................................................................

6- My father owns that expensive car. (belongs)

.....................................................................................................................

7- The sun is the source of most of our energy. (comes)

.....................................................................................................................

8- Rania always helps her friends in the time of need. (helpful)

.....................................................................................................................

9- Why can’t you stand living in the city? (hate)

.....................................................................................................................

10- My brother is in the habit of studying with a loud voice. He really

disturbs me. (always)

.....................................................................................................................

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Answers Vocabulary Choose the correct word(s):

1- We were very sad when our aunt passed...........

a) down b) away c) after d) up to

2- Many people haven't become ..............on family get-togethers due to

mobiles and the internet.

a) fond b) interested c) keen d) honest

3- Jane is the most.............person I know. She never tells lies.

a) reliable b) reasonable c) young d) honest

4- My grandfather says he feels as...................as a twenty-year-old man.

a) young b) middle-aged c) elderly d) reasonable

5-Who do you............up to more than any one else?

a) bring b) grow c) look d) take

6-Do you...................if I sit here?

a) matter b) mind c) resemble d) turn

7-You shouldn’t wear.............clothes to a formal meeting.

a) scruffy b) arrogant c) elegant d) formal

8-My parents..............up when I was six.

a) brought b) took c) broke d) passed

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9-I have a lot of...............for those people who were injured in the accident.

a) fun of b) opinions c) families d) sympathy

10-I paid my sister a.................because she looked nice in her new dress.

a) visit b) compliment c) diary d) secret

Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets to give the

same meaning:

1- He has always admired his uncle for his achievements in life. (up)

He has always looked up to his uncle for his achievements in life.

2- My sister is similar to our father in his love for horses. (after)

My sister takes after our father in his love for horses.

3- There were portraits of his grandparents who lived a long time ago in his

room. (ancestors)

There were portraits of his ancestors in his room.

4- I have become interested in studying the history of my family.

(genealogy)

I have become interested in studying genealogy.

5- He left Egypt in 1980 and travelled to Germany to settle there.

(immigrated)

He immigrated to Germany in 1980.

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Present Simple &

Present Continuous Choose the correct answer:

1- Does water................at 0 C?

a) freezes b) freeze c) freezing d) freezed

2- We.............about moving to a bigger house next year.

a) are thinking b) think c) thought d) will think

3- Why are you...................interrupting me?

a) today b) at the moment c) always d) now

4- I...............the dentist at 6.30 pm.

a) see b) am seeing c) sees d) seeing

5-He......................gets up early.

a) doesn’t b) never c) hasn’t d) won’t

6- Jack......................a shower now.

a) is having b) has c) had d) having

7-I’m tired and I......................to go home now.

a) am wanting b) wants c) want d) wanted

8-Those trainers......................to me. Give them back!

a) are belonging b) belong c) belongs d) belonging

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9-What are you cooking? It......................delicious!

a) smells b) is smelling c) has smelled d) smelled

10-Laila......................no idea what to buy.

a) is having b) has c) had d) having

Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets to give the

same meaning:

1- The next session is scheduled to start at 11. (starts)

The next session starts at 11.

2- My sister usually plays the piano in the evening. (in the habit)

My sister is in the habit of playing the piano in the evening.

3- We visit our grandparents from time to time. (occasionally)

We occasionally visit our grandparents.

4- I have arranged to travel to London next month with my relatives. (am)

I am travelling to London next month with my relatives.

5- My little brother doesn't speak English . (never)

My little brother never speaks English.

6- My father owns that expensive car. (belongs)

That expensive car belongs to my father.

7- The sun is the source of most of our energy. (comes)

Most of our energy comes from the sun.

8- Rania always helps her friends in the time of need. (helpful)

Rania is always helpful to her friends.

9- Why can’t you stand living in the city? (hate)

Why do you hate living in the city?

10- My brother is in the habit of studying with a loud voice. He really

disturbs me. (always)

My brother is always studying with a loud voice.

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Unit (2) Vocabulary Choose the correct answers: -

1- As a nation, our (cultivation – consumption – harvest – ceremony) of

junk food is horrifying.

2- The supervisor (processed – scraped – reduced – enhanced) the exam to a

few simple questions.

3- She paused to (stir – grill – chop – chew) some milk into her coffee.

4- (Burnt – Grilled – Raw – Savoury) Food is healthier than fried food.

5- Sweets aren't very (nourishing – tasty – baked – trendy)

6- Do you know a good (starter – dessert – recipe – bowl) for whole meal

bread?

7- Her performance has taken the London critics by (storm – wind – luck –

shock)

8- When I lived in Spain, I used to eat (in – up – on – out) all the time.

9- Mom was (stirring – starving – pouring – chopping) onions when the

phone rang.

10- A traditional British main (course – dish – plate – dinner) consists of a

meat dish with potatoes and other vegetables.

Rewrite the following sentences giving the same meaning :-

1. We had many different problems on our journey, including a puncture.

(various)

2. Who told you the secret about her? (spilt)

3. I highly recommend this restaurant for you. (recommendation)

4. His novels existed for many years after his death. (spanned)

5. They assumed that he died as he disappeared 5 years ago. (assumption)

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Unit 2 Vocabulary

Answers Choose the correct answers: -

1- As a nation, our (cultivation – consumption – harvest – ceremony) of

junk food is horrifying.

2- The supervisor (processed – scraped – reduced – enhanced) the exam to

a few simple questions.

3- She paused to (stir – grill – chop – chew) some milk into her coffee.

4- (Burnt – Grilled – Raw – Savoury) food is healthier than fried food.

5- Sweets aren't very (nourishing – tasty – baked – trendy)

6- Do you know a good (starter – dessert – recipe – bowl) for whole meal

bread?

7- Her performance has taken the London critics by (storm – wind – luck –

shock)

8- When I lived in Spain, I used to eat (in – up – on – out) all the time.

9- Mom was (stirring – starving – pouring – chopping) onions when the

phone rang.

10- A traditional British main (course – dish – plate – dinner) consists of a

meat dish with potatoes and other vegetables.

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Rewrite the following sentences:-

1- We had many different problems on our journey, including a puncture.

(various)

We had various problems on our journey, including a puncture.

2- Who told you the secret about her? (spilt)

Who spilt you the beans about her?

3- I highly recommend this restaurant for you. (recommendation)

My recommendation to you is to visit this restaurant.

4- His novels existed for many years after his death. (spanned)

His novels spanned many years after his death.

5- They assumed that he died as he disappeared 5 years ago.

(assumption)

They had the assumption that he died as he ……. .

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Grammar Exercises

Past Simple and Past continuous

Used to/ Would 1- When I (was having – had – has – have had) an accident, I was crossing the

street.

2- While the teacher (wrote - was writing – were writing – was written) on the

board, Ali fell asleep.

3- Sue (smiled – smiles – was smiling – has smiled) as she was reading Mary's

letter.

4- Our dog ran away while I (talked – was talking – were talking – is talking) to

Sarah.

5- Just as I was writing an e-mail, the telephone (has rung – rings – rang –

rung).

6- I was reading a book (as – while – when – during) she phoned.

7- When I got to the party, my friend (was having – had – are having – have

had) a great time.

8- I was walking through the trees, when suddenly I (find – found – finding –

has found) a cave.

9- The manager (got – gets – get – has got) angry yesterday because we were

late.

10- I (used – am used to – would – get used to) visit my aunt every day when I

was living beside her.

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Rewrite the following sentences giving the same meaning: -

1- She was cleaning the house when her father arrived. (While)

2- As she was cutting meat, she cut her finger. (During)

3- It's my habit to get up early. (used)

4- She used to drive her car for long distances. (habit)

5- I was playing the piano when my cousin visited me. (As)

6- I did my homework yesterday. (From 6 to 8)

7- We played football. At that time, it rained. (when)

8- Phoning her friends on Friday was one of her habits. (used to)

9- My father read the newspaper. My mother watched T.V. (just as)

10- Didn't Mandy have a dog when he was nine? (use)

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Grammar Exercises

Answers Choose:

1- When I (was having – had – has – have had) an accident, I was crossing

the street.

2- While the teacher (wrote - was writing – were writing – was written) on

the board, Ali fell asleep.

3- Sue (smiled – smiles – was smiling – has smiled) as she was reading

Mary's letter.

4- Our dog ran away while I (talked – was talking – were talking – is

talking) to Sarah.

5- Just as I was writing an e-mail, the telephone (has rung – rings – rang –

rung).

6- I was reading a book (as – while – when – during) she phoned.

7- When I got to the party, my friend (was having – had – are having – have

had) a great time.

8- I was walking through the trees, when suddenly I (find – found – finding

– has found) a cave.

9- The manager (got – gets – get – has got) angry yesterday because we

were late.

10- I (used – am used to – would – get used to) visit my aunt every day

when I was living beside her.

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Rewrite the following sentences giving the same meaning : -

1. She was cleaning the house when her father arrived. (While)

While she was cleaning the house, her father arrived.

2. As she was cutting meat, she cut her finger. (During)

During cutting meat, she cut her finger.

3. It's my habit to get up early. (Used)

I'm used to getting up early.

4. She used to drive her car for long distances. (Habit)

It was her habit to drive her car for long distances.

5. I was playing the piano when my cousin visited me. (As)

As I was playing the piano, my cousin visited me.

6. I did my homework yesterday. (From 6 to 8)

From 6 to 8 , I was doing my homework.

7. We played football. At that time, it rained. (When)

When it rained, we were playing football.

8. Phoning her friends on Fridays was one of her habits. (Used to)

She used to phone her friends on Fridays..

9. My father read the newspaper. My mother watched T.V. (Just as)

My father was reading the newspaper just as my mother was

watching T.V.

10. Didn't Mandy have a dog when he was nine? (Use)

Didn't Mandy use to have a dog when he was nine?

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Reading Comprehension A. Read the text and then answer the questions.

Dressing up for the occasion

Before the 2008 Olympics, the Chinese government told Beijing residents

exactly what to wear during the 16 days of the Games. It gave leaflets

containing dress code instructions to around four million households. They

advised people to wear no more than three colour groups in their clothing

and prohibited people from visiting their neighbours in pyjamas and slippers.

They also recommended dark-coloured socks. The government’s Olympic

slogan for citizens was ‘I participate, I contribute, I enjoy’. It also employed

nearly a million volunteers to give tips for good manners at schools,

universities and government offices. The results of all this? People started to

dress more elegantly and began to queue at bus stops.

Answer:

1 What event happened in Beijing in 2008?

2 How many leaflets did the government distribute?

3 What did people sometimes wear to visit neighbours?

Choose the correct answers: 4 Volunteers taught people how to . . .

a dress. b behave. c smile.

5 Because of the government’s efforts, people started wearing . . .

clothes.

a cheaper b more casual c smarter

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Model Answers 1 The Olympic Games happened in Beijing in 2008.

2 The government distributed around four million leaflets.

3 People sometimes wore pyjamas and slippers.

Choose:

4 b 5 c

B. Read the text and then, answer the questions:

The Paralympic Games

The Paralympic Games are for athletes with physical and visual disabilities.

They happen every four years. Since 1988, the Paralympics have happened

in the same city as the Olympic Games. The first official Paralympic Games

were held in Rome in 1960. Four hundred athletes took part. Since then, the

event has grown in popularity. In Beijing in 2008, over 4,200 athletes

participated. The Norwegian skier Ragnhild Myklebust holds the record for

winning the most Paralympic medals. From 1988 to 2002 she competed in a

variety of events, winning 22 medals, including 17 golds. Ragnhild

Myklebust lost the use of her legs through polio, so she skis in a sitting

position.

Answer the questions with a complete sentence.

1 Who takes part in the Paralympic Games?

2 Where do the Paralympics happen?

3 How many athletes took part in the first Paralympics?

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Complete:

4 Ragnhild Myklebust comes from ________.

5 Her disability was caused by the illness ________.

Model answers:

1 Athletes with physical and visual disabilities take part in the

Paralympic Games.

2 They are held in the same city as the Olympic Games.

3 Four hundred athletes took part in the first Paralympics.

Complete:

4 Norway 5 polio

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Poetry

Day

Questions with model answers:-

1. What is the main idea of the poem

2. Who wrote the poem?

3. Speak about the structure of the poem

4. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

5. Paraphrase the first stanza?

6. Paraphrase the second stanza?

7. Paraphrase the fourth stanza?

8. Complete the following stanza!

'I am busy , ' said the rain .

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………

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Model Answer 1- The poet writes about some of the world’s most wonderful

workers and how busy they are. When we have finished our

task, they still be hard at work.

2- Sir Cecil Spring.-Rice

3- The poem consists of five stanzas each stanza four lines

4- It’s aaaa, bbbb, cccc, dddd, and ddd

5- The poet looks at the work the sea does, building continents

that will exist in the future.

6- The poet looks at what the rain does. It doesn’t fall uselessly;

it does an important job helping the grain to grow to feed the

world.

7- The sun is not only busy with the earth but it also provides

light and heat to every single planet in the solar system, so

that the sun’s work is endless

8-

'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 .

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Novel

Chapter 1 – 3

The Man in the Iron Mask

Questions with model answers:

Chapter one

1. Why was Aramis grateful to Madame de Chevreuse ?

Aramis was grateful to her because she gave him a golden opportunity

to set up his plan to replace the arrogant king with his alienated

brother.

2. Why were Madame de Chevreuse‘s papers dangerous to Fouquet ?

The papers were dangerous to Fouquet because it would prove that he

had been stealing money from the state.

3. Why did the king decide to hide one of his sons?

He decided to hide one of them because he was concerned that having

two heirs to the throne would lead France into troubles.

Comments:

1. “And I am the only person who knows your secret, beside

Aramis”

Madame de Chevreuse said these words to the queen mother when

she was with her in the room after revealing her secret regarding the

twins.

2. “I should speak to the queen mother , I am sure I can persuade

her to help me out “

The Duchess said these words to Aramis after he refused to buy the

papers from her, she threatened him that she was going to tell the

queen mother.

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Chapter two

1. What were the response of Athos and Porthos to Aramis’ plan?

After telling them his plan to replace the King, Athos refused to help him

as he was no longer a musketeer.

As for Porthos he agreed to help him telling him that ‘All for one and one

for all’ is his rule in life.

2. How could Aramis entered the Bastille?

He told Baisemeaux, who was the governor of the Bastille, that he had

been sent to hear the confession of one of the prisoners.

Comment:

3. ‘I could never serve under a king as selfish and arrogant as Louis’

Athos said these words to Aramis and Porthos while dinning at Aramis'

house, they were discussing the terrible conditions of France and the

promotion of D’Artagnan.

4. “ It’s a tragic story indeed”

Aramis said these words to Philippe when he visited him in his cell and

Philippe started telling him how he discovered the identity of his mother

and how he entered the jail.

Chapter 3

1. What did Aramis do while having dinner with the governor of the

Bastille?

He secretly slipped a sleeping pill into his drink and then he gave him the

order of Seldon's release.

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2. What did Aramis tell Philippe about his brother?

He told him that his brother was a selfish, spoiled man and the leader

of a corrupted government.

Comment:

1. “ I feel it is my duty as a priest to remind you that this man has

suffered for many years”

Aramis said these words to Baisemeaux when Baisemeaux told him

that he wasn’t going to release the prisoner now. So Aramis reminded

him that the prisoner has suffered a lot.

2. “You’re still not convinced”

Aramis said these words to Philippe when he tried to persuade him to

accept his duty as a king and replace his brother to be the king.

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New Hello

Model Exam (1) 1- Complete the following dialogue:

Teacher : ………………......…(1)… ……………….…………?

Ahmed : I usually get up at 6 arm on a school day.

Teacher : …………………….(2)………………………. ?

Ahmed : I always walk to school with my brother.

Teacher : …………………….(3)……………………………..?

Ahmed : Yes. I do . My lessons are interesting and I see my friends.

Teacher : …………………….(4)……………………………..?

2-Supply the missing parts in the following mini-dialogues:

1- Father: which hobbies do you like, Selem?

- Selem : …………………………………………………………

2-Rana: Do you like listening to music?

-Heba : ……………………………………………………………….

3-Maher : How many lessons do you have every day?

-Basel : ……………………………………………………………….

3- Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Sally Adam is my best friend. She is 10 years old and her birthday is

on 3rd June. She is English. She is from York, in the north-east of

England. Sally is a student at Castle Road School in York. There are

twenty-five students in her class and her teacher is Mr. Taylor. Her

favorite subjects are science and music. Sally's favorite sports are tennis

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and swimming. Her favorite days are Saturday and Sunday. Sally is a

great friend. I like her because she is funny to be with.

A- Answer the following questions:

1. How old is Sally?

2. When is her birthday?

3. Where is she from?

B- Choose the correct answer:

1. Sally's favorite sports are………………

a)tennis and football b)basketball and tennis

c)tennis and swimming d)hockey and swimming

2. Sally is a great friend because she is………………

a)bored b)sad c)funny d)naughty

3. How many students are there in Sally's class?

a)30 b)25 c)26 d)20

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

1- She is my best friend and ……………… hobby is tennis.

a) his b) her c) my d) your

2- We …………….. go to school on Fridays.

a) sometimes b) never c) often d) always

3- Do you ……………… swimming after school?

a) make b) do c) go d) play

4- At break, I play games with my friends in the …………….

a) classroom b) library c) bell d) playground

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5- Habiba lived in Italy for two years, so she …………. Speak Italian, too!

a) isn't b) can c) can't d) is

6- Their house is small, but ……….. house is big.

a) our b) we c) us d) ours

7- ……………..Aya's grandparents live in Mansoura?

a) Is b) Does c) Do d) Are

8- I ………………….every day to be fit.

a) watch b) eat c) take d) train

9-A ………………. is a place with lots of shops and houses.

a) attic b) city c) cinema d) park

10-We have three lessons ……………… the break.

a) on b) in c) after d) at

11- My brother likes drawing, so his favourite subject is ………………

a) drama b) art c) religion d) music

12- I visit my grandfather ……………….I do it everyday.

a) a day b) weekly c) day d) daily

13- We always ………………. school rules.

a) fellow b) fail c) follow d) fill

14- Student always ……………the school uniform.

a) put up b) wear c) where d) were

15- Are you good ……………….. English?

a) in b) for c) at d) to

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5- Read and correct the underlined words:

1- Arab is the language of Arab countries. (…………………..)

2- We learn about numbers in art lessons. (…………………..)

3- I usually hear to music in my free time. (…………………..)

6- Read and correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1- Does your brother plays football? (…………………..)

2- This is Ahmeds' shirt. (…………………..)

3- Gymnastics are a difficult sport. (…………………..)

7- Write a paragraph of six sentences on:

"Your favourite subject"

…………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………..

8-A-Translate into Arabic:

I haven't got any brothers or sisters. I'm an only child, , but I have got lots

of cousins. I can play with them.

B-Translate into English:

.صديقتي اسمها يارا وتعيش في فرنسا ولغتها الاولي الفرنسية

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Model Exam (1)

Model Answers (1) 1- Complete the following dialogue:

Teacher : What time do you get up Ahmed?

Ahmed : I usually get up at 6 arm on a school day.

Teacher : How do you go to school.

Ahmed : I always walk to school with my brother.

Teacher : Do you like school?

Ahmed : Yes. I do . My lessons are interesting and I see my friends.

Teacher : I do my home work and sometimes . I play football.

2-Supply the missing parts in the following mini-dialogues:

1- Father: which hobbies do you like, Selem?

- Selem : I like playing football and sometimes I go swimming.

2-Rana: Do you like listening to music?

-Heba : Yes I do / No d don't.

3-Maher : How many lessons do you have every day?

-Basel : I have seven lessons every day.

3- Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Sally Adam is my best friend. She is 10 years old and her birthday is

on 3rd June. She is English. She is from York, in the north-east of

England. Sally is a student at Castle Road School in York. There are

twenty-five students in her class and her teacher is Mr. Taylor. Her

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favorite subjects are science and music. Sally's favorite sports are tennis

and swimming. Her favorite days are Saturday and Sunday. Sally is a

great friend. I like her because she is funny to be with.

A- Answer the following questions:

1. How old is Sally?

She's ten years old.

2. When is her birthday?

Her birthday is on 3rd June.

3. Where is she from?

She is from York, in the north-east of England.

C- Choose the correct answer:

1. Sally's favorite sports are……

a)tennis and football b)basketball and tennis

c)tennis and swimming d)hockey and swimming

2. Sally is a great friend because she is

a)bored b) sad c)funny d)naughty

3. How many students are there in Sally's class?

a)30 b)25 c)26 d)20

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

1- She is my best friend and ……………… hobby is tennis.

a) his b) her c) my d) your

2- We …………….. go to school on Fridays.

a) sometimes b) never c) often d) always

3- Do you ……………… swimming after school?

a) make b) do c) go d) play

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4- At break, I play games with my friends in the …………….

a) classroom b) library c) bell d) playground

5- Habiba lived in Italy for two years, so she …………. speak Italian, too!

a) isn't b) can c) can't d) is

6- Their house is small, but ……….. house is big.

a) our b) we c) us d) ours

7- ……………..Aya's grandparents live in Mansoura?

a) Is b) Does c) Do d) Are

8- I ………………….every day to be fit.

a) watch b) eat c) take d) train

9-A ………………. is a place with lots of shops and houses.

a) attic b) city c) cinema d) park

10-We have three lessons ……………… the break.

a) on b) in c) after d) at

11- My brother likes drawing, so his favourite subject is ………………

a) drama b) art c) religion d) music

12- I visit my grandfather ……………….I do it everyday.

a) a day b) weekly c) day d) daily

13- We always ………………. school rules.

a) fellow b) fail c) follow d) fill

14- Student always ……………the school uniform.

a) put up b) wear c) where d) were

15- Are you good ……………….. English?

a) in b) for c) at d) to

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5- Read and correct the underlined words:

1- Arab is the language of Arab countries. (Arabic)

2- We learn about numbers in art lessons. (Math)

3- I usually hear to music in my free time. (Listen)

6- Read and correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1- Does your brother plays football? (Play)

2- This is Ahmeds' shirt. (Agmed's)

3- Gymnastics are a difficult sport. (is)

7- Write a paragraph of eight sentences about:

" Your favourite hobby."

Student's own answer.

8-A-Translate into Arabic:

I haven't got any brothers nor sisters. I'm an only child, , but I have got lots

of cousins. I can play with them.

بعض الاشياء عندنا متطابقة بينما بعض الاشياء الاخري مختلفة ، ولكننا رائعين.

B-Translate into English:

.قتي اسمها يارا وتعيش في فرنسا ولغتها الاولي الفرنسيةصدي

My friend's name is Yara. She lives in France. Her first language is French.

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Model Exam (2)

1-Complete the following dialogue:

Eman : Hi Sarah. What's your best friend called?

Sarah: Hi Eman. She is called Rana.

Eman: ……………………………………………..?

…………………………………………………………………………..

Sarah: She's tall and thin.

Eman: ……………………………………………..?

Sarah: She's friendly and funny. What about you?

Eman: ……………………………………………..

2-supply the missing parts in the following two mini dialogues:

1) Nadia: ……………………………………………..

Dooa: Yes, she has got curly hair.

2) Ahmed: What do you like doing?

Mohamed: ……………………………………………..

3- Read the following passage and answer the questions: (4 marks)

Saad is interested in geography books. He has already read many

books about India, Japan, England and Egypt. Saad visits the school

library almost every day where he can read a lot of geography books.

The librarian is always ready to help him choose any book. Last week,

Saad wrote a very good essay in the school and the headmaster was very

happy to read that essay. He gave him some books as a present.

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A-Answer the following questions:

1- What is Saad’s hobby?

2- What countries did Saad read about?

3-What did the head master give saad as a present?

B-Choose the right answer:

4-The librarian always (ignore- assist- hate) Saad.

5-The head master gave Saad some (books- sweets- pens).

4- Choose the right answers: (2.5 marks)

1- Ababy dog is very …………………… It can't walk for many days.

a) weak b) poor c) strong d) kind

2- How ………………………… is the Cairo Tower? It is 187m.

a) long b) tall c) much d) many

3- Horses are very ……………………….. they can run for hundreds of

kilometers.

a) weak b) strong c) long d) tall

4- A plane is very …………………. It can go at 900 km/h.

a) long b) tall c) weak d) fast

5- Do you like …………………….. healthy food?

a) eat b) eats c) eating d) ate

6- Eman loves ……………………….sports.

a) does b) do c) doing d) did

7- I am not good at science, ……………………… I am good at Art.

a) and b) but c) so d) when

8- I failed in the exam ………………….. I didn't study.

a) because b)but c) so d) while

9- She doesn't ……………………. drawing.

a) likes b) liking c) like d) liked

10- A brave person is happy to do something …………………….

a) fun b) dangerous c) bad d) silly

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11-What does your father ……………….. like?

a) look b) love c) make d) do

12- Something scary makes you feel …………………..

a) sad b) bad c) funny d) frightened

13- I have got short hair ………………………. glasses.

a) as b) so c) and d) because

14) He is good at sports …………………… he won the game.

a) why b) so c) but d) when

15) I like reading novels …………………… Charls.

a) in b) for c) before d) into

5- Read and correct the underlined words:

1) I has got a lot of novels. (……………………….)

2) No, they have got a bus. (……………………….)

3) She has got street hair. (……………………….)

6- Read and correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1) What is your brother look like? (……………………….)

2) Menna don't like swimming. (……………………….)

3) I like playing tennis, two. (……………………….)

6- Write a paragraph of six sentences on: (3 marks)

" A famous footballer "

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7-Tanslation: (2.5 marks)

A-Translate into Arabic:

Reading is my favorite hobby.

B-Translate into English:

*إن الرياضة مهمة جدا لجسم صحى.

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Model Exam (2) Model Answers (2)

1-Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:

Eman : Hi Sarah. What's your best friend called?

Sarah: Hi Eman. She is called Rana.

Eman: Can you describe her?

What does she look like?

Sarah: She's tall and thin.

Eman: Can you describe her personality?

Sarah: She's friendly and funny. What about you?

Eman: My best friend is kind and friendly.

2-supply the missing parts in the following two mini dialogues:

1) Nadia: Has Nour got curly hair?

Dooa: Yes, she has got curly hair.

2) Ahmed: What do you like doing?

Mohamed: I like playing football.

3- Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Saad is interested in geography books. He has already read many

books about India, Japan, England and Egypt. Saad visits the school

library almost every day where he can read a lot of geography books.

The librarian is always ready to help him choose any book. Last week,

Saad wrote a very good essay in the school and the headmaster was very

happy to read that essay. He gave him some books as a present.

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A-Answer the following questions:

1- What is Saad’s hobby?

*His favorite hobby is reading geography books.

2- What countries did Saad read about?

*Saad read about India, Japan, England and Egypt.

B-Choose the right answer:

1-The librarian always (ignore- assist- hate) Saad.

2-The head master gave Saad some (books- sweets- pens).

4- Choose the right answers: (2.5 marks)

1- Ababy dog is very …………………… It can't walk for many days.

a) weak b) poor c) strong d) kind

2- How ………………………… is the Cairo Tower? It is 187m.

a) long b) tall c) much d) many

3- Horses are very ……………………….. they can run for hundreds of

kilometers.

a) weak b) strong c) long d) tall

4- A plane is very …………………. It can go at 900 km/h.

a) long b) tall c) weak d) fast

5- Do you like …………………….. healthy food?

a) eat b) eats c) eating d) ate

6- Eman loves ……………………….sports.

a) does b) do c) doing d) did

7- I am not good at science, ……………………… I am good at Art.

a) and b) but c) so d) when

8- I failed in the exam ………………….. I didn't study.

a) because b)but c) so d) while

9- She doesn't ……………………. drawing.

a) likes b) liking c) like d) liked

10- A brave person is happy to do something …………………….

a) fun b) dangerous c) bad d) silly

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11-What does your father ……………….. like?

a) look b) love c) make d) do

12- Something scary makes you feel …………………..

a) sad b) bad c) funny d) frightened

13- I have got short hair ………………………. glasses.

a) as b) so c) and d) because

14) He is good at sports …………………… he won the game.

a) why b) so c) but d) when

15) I like reading novels …………………… Charls.

a) in b) for c) before d) into

5- Read and correct the underlined words:

1) I has got a lot of novels. (have)

2) No, they have got a bus. (haven't)

3) She has got street hair. (straight)

6- Read and correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1) What is your brother look like? (does)

2) Menna don't like swimming. (doesn't)

3) I like playing tennis, two. (too)

6- Write a paragraph of six sentences on: (3 marks)

" A famous footballer "

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7-Tanslation: A-Translate into Arabic:

Reading is my favorite hobby. * .المفضلة هوايتى هى القراءة

B-Translate into English: .صحى لجسم جدا مهمة الرياضة إن*

*Sport is very important for the sake of a healthy body