Proverbs  

1  . “History is written by the winners.”

2  . “To one who does not know, a small garden is a forest.”

3  .  “There's no need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.”

4  . “The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends.”

5  . “The root of all health is in the brain. The trunk of it is in emotion. The branches and leaves are the body. The flower of health blooms when all parts work together.”

6  . “The nut doesn't reveal the tree it contains.”

7. “The eyes are the window of the soul.”

8 . “The anvil fears no blows.”

9  . “Patience is the key to paradise.”

10. “Love is like dew that falls on both nettles and lilies.”

11. “He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.”

12. “Don't think there are no crocodiles just because the water is calm.”

13. “Tell me who’s your friend and I’ll tell you who you are.”

14. “Good words are like a string of pearls.”

15. “Who is a wise man? He who learns of all men.”

16. “A small leak will sink a great ship.”

17. “A fool shines so long as he keeps silent.”

18. “God gives every bird a worm, but he does not throw it into the nest.”

19. “Don't wait for your ship to come; swim out to it.”

20. “The first and best victory is to conquer one’s self.”

21. “All roads lead to Rome.”

22. “Failure is not defeat until you stop trying.”

23. “The glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.”

24. “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade.”

25. “Epicures dig their graves with their teeth.”

26. “The dog that licks ashes is not to be trusted with flour.”

27. “Plant kindness and gather love.”

28. Friends are flowers in the garden of life.”

29. “A bird in the hand is worth ten in the bush.”

I – COMPOSITION : ( 8marks ).

A)Rearrange these sentences in sequence : ( 4 X ½   = 2 marks) .

1. Now I'm writing a letter to him .

2. I have a pen-friend in the UAE .

3. Last week I received a letter from him .

4. We always write to each other .

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

B) Write a short paragraph about " Reading " : ( 6 X 1 = 6 marks ) .

5. What's your favourite hobby ?

6. Where do you usually go to read ?

7. When do you go to the library ?
8. Who do you usually go with ?
9. What sort of books do you like to read ?

10.Do you enjoy reading English stories or not ?

Reading

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

II-READING  COMPREHENSION : ( 8 MARKS

* Read the following passage , then answer the questions below

       Mr. Salem is a tall and fat man . He has brown short hair and blue eyes . He usually wears black trousers and a white shirt . He also wears glasses . His favourite hobbies are reading and walking at the beach .Mr. Salem never speaks Arabic in the classroom  because he is our English teacher . When I grow up I want to be an English teacher like Mr. Salem . All the pupils love him because he is very kind and his jokes make us laugh .

A) Tick  (  / ) or  (  X  ) : (  4  X  ½    = 2 marks ) .

1. Mr. Salem wears glasses .                                                       (        )

2. Our English teacher speaks Arabic in the classroom .          (        )

3. Mr. Salem likes sitting at the beach .                                     (        )

4. He has blue eyes .                                                                      (        )

B) Choose the correct answer from a , b and c : ( 3  X  1 = 3 marks) .

5. When I …………………… up ,  want to be an English teacher.

     a. grow                                         b. speak                              c. learn

6. Mr. Salem is a tall and …………………… man .

     a. thin                                      b. small                           c. fat

7. We …………………… at his jokes .

     a. listen                                    b. laugh                           c. cry

C) Answer these questions : (  3  X  1 = 3 marks ) .

8. Why do all pupils love Mr. Salem ?

…………………………………………………………………………

9. What are his favourite hobbies ?

…………………………………………………………………………

10. What does he usually wear ?

…………………………………………………………………………

III- SPELLING : ( 10 marks ) .

A) Fill in the missing letters : ( 5  X  1  = 5 marks ) .

1. sm – l – s                  يبتسم                     2. – ddr – ss                  عنوان

3. h – n – st                   مخلص أمين            4. s – dd – nly               فجأة

5. inf – rm – tion           معلومات

B) Write the short / long forms of : (  5  X  1  =  5 marks ) .

6. I am  = ...................................                7. didn't  = .....................................

8. won't = ...................................                9. they  have = ..............................

10. that is = ...................................                

PAPER TWO :

I – COMPOSITION : (  5 marks )

* In five sentences , write a short paragraph on :

(A Bank Robbery )

* The following words may help you :

  Last Thursday  - saw  robber – entered – bank – holding a gun – tall – round face – eyes – large – straight hair – robbed – phoned  - police – at once – arrested – prison .

A Bank Robbery

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………...

II – READING COMPREHENSION : ( 10 marks )

  * Read the following passage , then answer the questions below :

                    Sami  likes the cinema very much . He always goes to the cinema on Wednesdays afternoon because he has no lessons or homework   . He prefers funny films . He usually goes with some of his friends  . They all sit together , eat nuts and laugh when something funny happens . They are always very happy at the  cinema  .

        Last week  Sami and his friends saw  an interesting film about a funny man who spent most of night outside . When he came back home at night , a huge dog ran after him and tore his trousers , so he lost his house key . He rang the bell many times but his wife was asleep . He tried to climb the ladder to get into the house through an open window but he fell off and made a terrible noise . His wife thought him a thief and phoned the police .

A) Answer the following questions : ( 3 X 1 = 3 marks )

1. What kind of film did Sami see last week ?

 …………………………………………………………………

2. Why do Sami and his friends laugh ?

…………………………………………………………………

3. What did his wife do when she heard  the noise ?

…………………………………………………………………

B) Choose the correct answer from a , b and c : ( 2 X 1 =2 M )

4. He rang the bell but his wife didn't hear because ………………….

a. she was ill               b. she was outside              c. she was asleep

5. Sami and his friends ………………………………….. at the cinema while watching the film .

a. eat nuts                    b. eat cucumber                   c. eat oranges

C) What do the underlined words refer to : ( 2 X 1 = 2 marks ) .

6. He = ……………………………               7. They = ……………………

D) Write in three sentences , what  happened  to the man in the film : ( 3 X 1 = 3 marks ) .

1. …………………………………………………………………

2. ………………………………………………………………...

3. ………………………………………………………………...

III _ SPELLING ( 6 marks )

A) Supply the missing letters :( 4  X ½ = 2 m ) .

1. exp – ns – ve غالي الثمن              2. r – sp – cts      يحترم

3. s – a – ch                  يبحث                  4. v – ll – y           وادي

B) Write the long / short forms of : ( 4 X ½ = 2 m )

5. let us = ............................      6. I will not = ...................

7. They're = ..........................     8. She can't = .................

C) Combine the following : ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

9. easy + ly = ..........................10. write + ing = ................

11. cut + er = .......................... 12. story + s + ..................

PAPER ONE :

IV – Language Exercises :  ( 22 marks )

A) Fill in the spaces with words from the list : ( 6 X ½ = 3 marks ) .

     ship - understand  - treasure  - exports  - dictionary - gravity - meeting

1. A: Kuwait is an important country .

    B: It ………………………… oil to different countries in Europe .

2. A: We use a ……………………………. to know the meanings of words .

    B: It is a useful book .

3. A: Newton discovered the force of ………………………………. .

    B: Yes , he is an English scientist .

4. A: The computer can ……………………………… human voice .

    B: I don't believe you .

5. A: The Arabian Gulf is a real …………………………………. .

    B: Some people earn their living by working there .

6. A: The camel is called the …………………………………. of the desert .

    B: It is a patient animal .

B) Choose the right words between brackets :( 4 X ½ =2 marks ).

7. A: Sindbad found a great (  home   -    dome   -  sum   ) on the island .

    B: Yes , it was a big one .

8. A: The computer (  shaves    -     saves     -    waves   )  our time .

    B: It is  a fantastic machine .

9. A: She is from Japan , she is (  Chinese  -   Japanese  -  British ) .

    B: Yes , her face says that .

10.A: The criminal has wavy (  fair   -   hair   -  air  ) .

     B: He is tall and thin .

C) Choose the correct answer from a , b and c : ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

11. A: When I came in he ……………………………… a film .

          B: It was about animals .

      a. watched                         b. was watching                     c. is watching

  12. A: The seven Emirates …………………………… together since 1971 .

      B: They are called the United Arab Emirates .

      a. have worked                 b. worked                                 c. work

13. A: These diamonds are ………………………… beautiful ones I've ever seen . B: They are very nice .

       a. more                             b. the most                              c. much

14. A: A bee ………………………………… to  the sweet flower .

      B: It collects its food for winter .

       a. attracts                        b. will attract                             c. is attracted

D) Do as shown in brackets : (  4  X  1  =  4 marks  ) .

15. He speaks French .                                               ( Make Negative )

…………………………………………………………………………

16. They will travel to Dubai tomorrow .                   ( Ask a question )

When ..……………………………………………………………… ?

17. He went to the park . He could see trees and flowers .

                                                                                       (Join with where )

…………………………………………………………………………

18. The man said : " Ali has a round face " .             ( Report )

The man said that ……………………………………………………

E) Match the following : ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

19. The criminal stole the bank .             (        ) Let's go to the classroom .

20. Kuwait is an interesting country .     (        ) He is a dangerous man .

21. These dates are very good .               (        ) I agree with you .

22. It's time for the computer lesson .    (        ) I think they are the best .

F) What would you do or say in the following situations : ( 2 X 1 = 2 m ).

23. Your little sister is ill .

…………………………………………………………………………

24. You saw a robber stealing a car .

…………………………………………………………………………

G) Complete the missing parts of the dialogue : ( 3 X 1 = 3 marks ) .

25. Hadi : Why can't we drink sea water ?

      Sami : ………………………………………………………………

26. Hadi : …………………………………………………………… ?

      Sami : Kuwait gets fresh water from rain , springs and wells .

27. Hadi : Thank you .

      Sami : ………………………………………………………………

H) Answer only FOUR of the following questions : ( 4 X 1 = 4 marks ) .

28. Where does Kuwait lie ?
…………………………………………………………………………

29.  Who invented water clocks ?

…………………………………………………………………………

30. What was the first plane made of ?

…………………………………………………………………………

31. When did the seven Emirates become one country ?

…………………………………………………………………………

32. What was the name of the first man who walked on the moon ?
…………………………………………………………………………

33. What does Kuwait export ?

…………………………………………………………………………

HANDWRITING , PUNCTUATION & TRANSLATION ( 7 marks ).

A) Copy the following sentence in good handwriting : ( 1 X 2 = 2 marks ).

1. During his life as a sailor , he wrote forty books .

…………………………………………………………………………

B) Punctuate the following sentence :  ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

2. will they go abdulla s house

…………………………………………………………………………

C) Translate the following into good Arabic : ( 1 X 3 = 3 marks ) .

3. The mountains on all sides were too high for me to climb .

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

I)Composition:  (80 Marks )

                Attempt ( ONE ) only of the following subjects:

A)                                                 A report

Travelling abroad is very useful , you can enjoy many things, study, work and get useful information.

In not more than ( 12 ) lines write about; Travelling Abroad

These guide words can help you:

visit  -  countries  -  new places  - meet  - new people   - learn languages  - work -  business – money … etc

B)                                       A Letter

Write a letter to your friend , Badr who lives in the Bahrain, telling him about Kuwait and inviting him to visit Kuwait next summer. Your Name is Ahmad and your address is P.O.Box 3672  Sabahiya , Kuwait

You can use these guide words:

Kuwait – beautiful – modern – country – hot  - humid – summer – see – visit  wonderful places Kuwait Towers-  zoo   - big malls  - shopping  - swimming  -  fishing  - sea …..

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

II)              Reading Comprehension: ( 110 Marks).

A)      First Passage

II- Reading Comprehension : (  110 marks ) .

Read the following passage , then answer the following questions :

           Today you can find fast food restaurant in almost every big city . In some places , you can stand in a line and get a beef burger in a paper bag in others you can pick up a tray of fish , chicken or pizza . In some fast food places you even drive your car up to a window and place your order , a few minutes later , a worker passes you your food through the window , so you can drive away and eat it in your car .

             In New York , Cairo , Paris , Tokyo , Kuwait and thousands of cities around the world , new fast food restaurants are opened every day . But why do people prefer fast food restaurants to more comfortable restaurants where they can sit quietly at a table and watch the world go by ?

          Two things make fast food restaurants popular . Speed and price . People’s time is valuable . They may have thirty minutes for lunch . They do not want to waste a lot of time eating or preparing food . The service is fast , so they can order what they want , eat and finish in less than 15 minutes. And prices are inexpensive .

               Because of the larger number of meals sold everyday in fast food restaurants , costs are kept low . Another thing people like is that  they are quite sure that the food will taste like in a fast food restaurants . Critics of  fast food such as beef burger , contain too much salt and fat . But people everywhere like fast foods because they find it a very convenient and economical way to eat .

A) From a , b and c choose the best  answer (3x10=30 m )    

1 .  In fast food restaurants you can buy …………………………….……

a) only beefburger                        b) paper bags

c) a tray of fish only                     d) many kinds of fast food

2 . Drivers drive their cars up to the window of a restaurant ………………….

a) to buy food                              b) to eat food

c) to deliver                                  d) to smell food

3 . People who do not like fast food restaurants  think that the food they serve is ……………………………….   

a) rich in food value                     b) good for health

c) less in food value                    d) convenient

B) Tick ( / ) or  (  X  ) :  beside these sentences : ( 3 x 10 = 30 m )

4 .People prefer fast food restaurants because they are expensive. (     )   

5 . Critics say that fast food restaurants have less value .               (      )

     6 . For saving time people prefer this kind of food .                        (     )

Read the following passage, then answer the questions below:

17- Oxford Street

London, S.W27   

England

Date: 12^th Nov. 2004

  Dear Hamad,

              Hello , I’m very sorry because I haven’t written to you before. I’ve been very busy and I haven’t much time for writing letters. I’ve been in England for three months. There are a lot of interesting places to see here and a lot of interesting things to do. I visited the zoo, Hyde Park, the Tower of London and the National Museum. Once I took the boat down the River Thames to Hampton Court.

             I shall be starting my studies at the university soon. So far, I’ve been learning about England and the British ways of living. The weather changes and is not always good. The British people talk about the weather all the time. People do not shake hands as we do in our country. Men raise their hats to women, but not to each other. When you go to a friend’s house for a meal, it’s not a custom to say ‘thanks’ at the end of the meal as we do. Here you wait until you leave, then say ‘ Thanks for the pleasant evening’ or ‘ it was very kind of you to invite me’. Many English men help their wives with the housework. Few English people have maids in their homes, so there’s always a lot of work. I’ll write again soon. Now, let me say bye.

Yours sincerely

                                                                                        Fahd

A)  Answer the following questions: ( 3 x 10 = 30 m ).

1.   What interesting places can you see in England ?

…………………………………………………………………………….......

2. How do English men help their wives ?

………………………………………………………………………………...

3.Why did Fahd go to England ?

………………………………………………………………………………...

B)  What do the underlined words refer to: ( 2 x 10 = 20 m ).

4. ‘You’ refers to = ……………………………....

5. ‘Here’ refers to = ……………………………....

Spelling & Punctuation: ( 30 Marks).

A) Rewrite the following correctly: ( 5 x 4 = 20 m ).

1. They are = …………………………..

2. won’t     = ……………………………

3. write + ing =………………………….

4. party + s =……………………………

5. sun + y  = …………………………..

B) Punctuate  and capitalize the following : ( 10 x 1 = 10 m ).

A:   did you visit dubai in the united arab emirates

B:   yes I went there last february

………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………

………………………….......………………………….......………………………

************************************************************************

IV) Translation: ( 30 marks).

A) Translate the following into good Arabic: ( 30 M ).

It was a big house with very big windows and wooden doors. Fingers knew the house well because he used to deliver vegetables there when he was a young boy at school.

………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………

………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………………….......………………

Paper I ( 250 Marks )

I) Vocabulary ( 80 marks)

A) From(a ,b,c and  d) Choose the correct answer: ( 6 x5 = 30M )

1. A: Are you sure you’ll be with us today?

    B: Yes, I told my mother and she …………………………

a) squeaked                   b) agreed             c) flooded             d) glittered

2. A: Who is that man in black jacket?

    B: He is a ………………………….. of mine.

a) bench                        b) shelf                 c) suitcase  d) relative

3. A: Do you have a glass of water? I feel so ……………………….. .

    B: Here you are. Don’t drink too much.

a) friendly                       b) thoughtful         c) thirsty               d) strange

4. A: The marathon is the longest ……………….. in the Olympic games.

    B: That’s right. It’s about 40 km.

a) fable                          b) race                  c) flood                 d) adventure

5. A: Will you come to my birthday party?

    B: I’m not sure …………………………I will come.

a) probably                    b) suddenly c) carefully  d) cloudy

6. A: What can I do ? There’s a big dog in front of my house.

    B: ………………………. up the doors and ask for help.

a) Heat                           b) Look                 c) cool                  d) Lock

 B) Fill in the spaces with words from the list : ( 6 x 5 = 30 m )

( dictionary  - suitcase -  Chemistry  -  thirsty  - glitters -  bent – merchant )

7. A: DO you learn …………………… at school ?

    B: Yes, it’s a part of our science book.

8. A: Ali is a clever ………………………..

    B: Yes, he buys and sells a lot of things.

9. A: I feel ……………………………

    B: Let’s go to a good restaurant.

10. A: Look! Two pins are …………………………..

      B: Ah! That’s why there’s no connection.

11. A: “ Not all that …………………………………. is gold”.

      B: Yes, I like this proverb.

12. A: Let’s look up this word in the…………………………….

      B: I know its meaning.

C) Give the opposites of the following words: ( 5 x 4 = 20 M ).

13. expensive           #   ………………………

14. downstairs          #   ………………………

15. bottom                #   ………………………

16. to find                 # ………………………

17. interesting         # ………………………

II) Structure: ( 70 marks)

A) from ( a, b, c and d ) choose the correct answer: ( 5 x 5 = 25 M ).

18. A: I didn’t speak to ………………………….. at the party.

      B: I noticed that.

a) somebody                  b) nobody             c) something                  d) anybody

19. A:  ……………………………. did you pay for this lovely house?

      B: About 130,000 KD.

a) How much                  b) How many        c) How long                    d) How far

20. A: What’s a mouse used for?

      B: It’s used for…………………………………. the cursor.

a) move                          b) moving             c) moves                        d) moved

21. A: What do you think of this painting?

      B: I think it’s the ……………………… beautiful painting I’ve ever seen.

a) much                          b) more                 c) most                           d) many

22. A: Did you see the festival?

      B: No, I ……………………………..

a) didn’t                          b) don’t                 c) doesn’t                       d) can’t

B) Correct the verbs between brackets: ( 5 x 5 = 25 M ).

23. A: Look! The birds ( fly ) in the sky.

      B: Lovely.                                                                          23. ……………………

24. A: Where did you go yesterday evening?

      B: I ( go ) to the cinema.                                                    24. ……………………

25. A: We ( work ) together since 1998.

      B: Great!                                                                            25. ……………………

26. A:  My grandmother likes ( read ) the Quran very much.

      B: That’s good for her.                                                      26. ……………………

27. A: Ali always ( come ) to school late.

      B: yes, his house is far away.                                            27. ……………………

C) DO as shown in brackets: ( 5 x 4 = 20 M ).

28. A: Alan bought a new computer last week .                      ( Ask a question )

……………………………………………………………………………….

29. My teacher lives in Bahrain.                                              ( Make negative )

……………………………………………………………………………….

30. The judge: “ I’ll punish Fingers for his crime”.                             (  Reported speech )

The judge said ……………………………………………………………….

31. The pupils solved the problem yesterday.                         ( Passive )

The problem …………………………………………………..…………….

32. Shah Jahan was heartbroken. His wife died when she was young. ( Join )

……………………………………………………………………………….

III) Language Functions: ( 50 Marks )

A) Match the utterances in ( A) with their reactions in ( B ). ( 5 x 2 = 10 m ).

33. What a nice day!                                   (       ) Hello ! How do you do ?

34. I have a terrible headache.                            (       ) Thanks. That’s kind of you.

35. This is my friend, Tom.                         (       ) Let’s go on a picnic.

36. I’m sorry for being late.                         (       ) Hold on, please.

37. I’ll do my best to help you.                    (       ) You should go to the doctor.

                                                                   (       ) Never mind.

B) Read the dialogue and write the realizations of the functions below(4 x 4 = 16m)

A:    Hi, where’s Jassim?

B:    He is in his room busy with his computer.

A:    I think computers are the best in modern technology.

B:    I agree with you.

A:    Can you call him, please?

B:    I don’t think he’ll come, he spends hours chatting with his friends

A:    Why don’t you talk to him ?

B: May be he will listen to you. You should talk to him yourself.

C) What would you say in the following situations: ( 2 x 4 = 8 M )

42. You want to borrow your friend’s pen.

……………………………………………………………………………….

43. Your little brother is playing with a knife.

……………………………………………………………………………….

D) Complete the following with the realization of the functions between brackets: ( 4 x4 = 16 M )

44. A: I’m sorry for breaking your camera.                              ( Release of blame )

      B: ……………………………………………………………………….

45. A: I will take you to Syria with me.                                     ( Gratitude )

      B: ……………………………...………………………………………….

46. A: I saw a horse flying in the sky.                                               ( Disbelief )

      B: ……………………………………………………………………….

47. A: Would you like fish or meat for lunch ?                         ( Preference )

      B: ……………………………………………………………………….

Set Books ( 50 Marks )

Answer only ( FIVE ) of the following questions: ( 5 x 10 = 50 m )

48. What does Ramadan bring to Muslims?

a. …………………………………………………………………………….

b. …………………………………………………………………………….

49. Mention two of the famous sports in old Olympic Games.

a………………………………………………………………………………

b…………………………………………………………………………….

50. What is the difference between an encyclopedia and a dictionary?

a. …………………………………………………………………………….

b. …………………………………………………………………………….

51. What do you do if you have a computer problem ?

……………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………….

52. why is cotton good for cleaning?

……………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………….

53. What does “ Crime doesn’t pay mean” mean ?

……………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………….

54. How is a dictionary arranged?

……………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………….

55. What is “ Pasteurization” ?

……………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………….

Paper II( 250 Marks)

I) Composition:  (80 Marks )

                Attempt (ONE) only of the following subjects:

A)                                            A Letter

Write a letter of ( 12-15 lines ) to your fat friend telling him about the best things to do to be fit and healthy. Your name is Ali and your address is P.O Box 57, Sabahiya, Kuwait.

You may use these guide words:

 ( taking exercises / early to bed / early to rise / balanced diet /a lot of food – dangerous – body  ………. )

B)                                            A Report

Write a report of ( 12-15 lines )  about modern means of transport and how they make travelling easy and comfortable.

You may use these guide words:

          {Cars- planes – ships – easy – short time – comfortable – sleep – eat –

                watch movies – listen to music }

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

II) Reading Comprehension : (  110 marks ) .

A) First Passage

Read the following passage , then answer the following questions

              Cities nowadays are not suitable for modern living because houses are close to each other. They are unhealthy because sun and air don't enter through the widows , the noise of the traffic and factories make the air polluted .Many accidents happen, that's why many people die .Some people think that cities of the future will be more pleasant and comfortable. People will live in blocks of flats in them . There will be no private villas or gardens. The wide roads and streets will be kept away from living areas. Shopping centers will be away from traffic areas , because in these living areas cars aren't important. Therefore, there will be no transport problems or accidents.

      So cities are always changing .Bus stop are moved ,new shops may open, old buildings are broken down and new ones built in their place. The number of people living in a city also changes. In many countries the cities are growing very fast .

          Sometimes the government think about building new cities in new places .These planned cities are built especially to be the capital .

A)Choose the best answers from a , b , c or d  below: ( 3 x 10 = 30 M )

1 ) Cities nowadays are not suitable for living because -----------------------------

    a ) The streets are very dirty .          b ) Houses are close to each other .

    c ) People go out all day .               

2 ) The more accidents we have , the    ---------------------------------------------  

   a ) more trouble there is .            b ) more money we gain .

    c )  more people will die .              

3 ) -----------------will be away from traffic areas .

   a ) School and streets                     b ) Shopping centers

   c ) Houses and villas                      

B ) Read the following sentences , then tick  ( / ) or ( x )  : ( 3 x 10 = 30 M ) 

4 ) In the future people will have villas and gardens .                            (      )

5 ) Cities are always changing quickly .                                                (      )

6 ) Some people think that cities of the future will be more comfortable. (      )

B) Second passage           

Read the following passage then answer the question below:

      Most of us lead unhealthy lives. First, we spend too much time sitting down.  Secondly, we are careless about our diets.  The result is that our bodies soon become  fat and week. There are many unhealthy things that we cannot  avoid such as pollution, noise, quick meals, and stress. But keeping fit is one way to minimize the consequences of such evils.

     The solution usually suggested to a person who wants to keep fit is to take up some sport or other.  It is true that every weekend you will find some people playing football , but those who are only watching them are greater in number.  Getting fit means playing the game not  watching it.  For those who do not like football, there is  cycling, walking, and swimming.  What often happens  is that people practise sport leisurely and by this they may not be doing themselves any good.  Any sport has to be rigorous and regular before we can  expect it to help us keep fit and healthy.

     Some experts say that sport alone is only half the answer to good health. According to them,  the other half is mental and physical relaxation. This can only be achieved through Yoga and meditation. In conclusion, good health means both physical effort and mental relaxation.

A ) Answer the following questions with reference to the passage: ( 3 x 10 = 30 M )

1. Why do our bodies become fat and weak?

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Name the four sports mentioned in the text:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. What should we do to have healthy lives?

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

B ) Write what the underlined words refer to: ( 2 x 10 = 20 M )

4) “them”   refers to --------------------------------------------

5) “who”    refers to -------------------------------------------

III) Spelling & Punctuation: ( 30 Marks).

A) Rewrite the following correctly: ( 5 x 4 = 20 m ).

1. thief + s = ………………………….…….………………………….

2. carry + ed = ………………………….………………………….

3.We’ve = ………………………….…………………….…………….

4. FV    = ………………………….…………………………………….

5. big + er  = ………………………….……………………………….

B) Punctuate  and capitalize the following : ( 10 x 1 = 10 m ).

6. A) did mona and nora travel to london 

    B) no  they didn t. they re waiting for the visa

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

IV) Translation: ( 30 marks).

A) Translate the following into good Arabic: ( 30 M ).

 1. Some people are fond of having pets at home. Some of them are interested in cats and dogs. Some other people keep dogs for guarding their houses, shops and farms. While most of them keep dogs just for fun.

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

Good Luck

www.englishothman.jeeran.com

Ministry of Education                       Grade ( 9  )       Second Term Exam

Al Ahmadi Educational Area                                                  June, 2005

Paper I ( 250 Marks )

I) Vocabulary ( 80 marks)

A) From(a ,b, and  c) choose the correct answer: ( 6 x5 = 30M ).

1. A-What would you like to study at university?  

    B-I’d like to study English …………………..

          a- signature                     b- furniture                        c- literature

2. A- People have used the telephone and the fax.

    B- But they can ………………….more easily with the internet.

          a- communicate               b- read                                c- invent  

3. A-Where is your baby brother?

    B-He is sleeping in his ……………………

          a- shape                             b- speed                             c- cradle   

4. A-When do you go to the club?

    B-I go ……………………… in summer.

          a- safely                             b- daily                            c- certainly          

5. A-I saw a cat flying last night. 

     B-…………………….You must be joking.

          a- Nonsense                       b- Great                        c- Well done

6. A-What are your favorite ……………………..  ?

     B- I like cats and dogs very much.

          a- bits                                 b- pets                             c- pots

B) Fill in the spaces with words from the list : ( 6 x 5 = 30 m ).

(   jetlag    -    grateful  -  speed  -  missed  -  balanced   -  absent  -  reduce  )

7. A-I’m very ----------------------- to you for your kind help. 

     B-Don’t mention it. 

8. A.  What is the best food I can take , doctor?

     B.  A ------------------------ diet is the most suitable to everybody .

9. A-Do you think I’m overweight, doctor?

     B-Yes, you should ……………………….. your weight.

10. A-Why did you return so quickly from London? 

    B-Well! I …………………..Kuwait so much. I can’t live away from it. 

11. A- Travelling by planes is very comfortable nowadays.

      B- But travelling for a long distance causes …………………………

 12. A- Give this book to Ali.

       B- He didn’t come today. He is ………………………. .

C) Give the opposites of the following words: ( 5 x 4 = 20 M ).

13. quickly      X       ………………………..

14. healthy      X      …………………………

15. young        X     …………………………

16. light           X     …………………………

17. different    X     …………………………

II) Structure: (70 marks)

A) from ( a, b, and c ) choose the correct answer: ( 5 x 5 = 25 M ).

18. A- Do you think your sister will pass the exam?

  B- Sure. She is the …………………..…………in the class.

          a- good               b- better                       c- best

19. A- I’m fond of ……………………………… poems.

      B- Lovely!

          a- reading           b- read                          c- reads

20. A- How …………………..…….pupils are there in the class?

      B- Thirty two.

          a- much              b- old                            c- many

21. A- This is the man ………………………… gave me the chocolates.

      B- Oh! He’s my father.

          a- which              b- who                          c- where

22. A- Thank you …………………………your help.

      B- You’re welcome.

          a- for                   b- on                             c- by

B) Correct the verbs between brackets: ( 5 x 5 = 25 M ).

23. A- Look! The boys ( play ) over there.

      B- Let’s join them.                                      23. ……………………………

24. A- Hamad always ( drink ) Pepsi in the morning.

      B- It’s not good for his health.                  24. …………………………..

25. A- Have you ( see ) the final show ?

      B- Not yet.

26. A- We ( stay ) in a nice hotel last weekend.

      B- What’s its name?                                   25. …………………………...

27. A- If you study hard, you ( succeed ).

      B- Sure.                                                        26. …………………………….

C) DO as shown in brackets: ( 5 x 4 = 20 M ).

28. Tom lives in London.                                           ( Ask a question )

………………………………………………………………………………..

29. We keep dairy products in a cold place. ( Change into passive )

Dairy products …………………………………………….………………..

30. I repaired my car yesterday.                     ( Make Negative )

………………………………………………………………………………..

31. Doctor: “Vitamins are very useful for human body.”       ( Report )

The doctor said ……………………………………………………………..

32. An astronaut is a scientist. An astronaut travels in a spaceship.

( Join by using “ who” )

………………………………………………………………………………..

III) Language Functions: ( 50 Marks )

A) Match the utterances in ( A) with their reactions in ( B ). ( 5 x 2 = 10 m ).

                   A                                                                         B

33. I’m very sorry for that.           (      ) Sorry, the mouse is broken.

34. Oil is very expensive nowadays.     (      ) Give him some mint leaves.

35. Let’s go swimming.                          (      ) Salim@hotmail.com

36. May I use your computer?              (      ) No, the sea is very rough.

37. Fahd has pain in his stomach.         (      ) Good news for Kuwait.

(      ) Never mind! It’s not your          

                                                                              mistake.

B) Read the dialogue and write the realizations of the functions below(4 x 4 = 16m)

A:     - Why don’t we go on a picnic today?

B:     - I’m sorry I can’t. I’m too busy.

A:     - It’s better for you to have a rest.

B:     - I agree with you, but I have much work to do .

A:     - Be careful! Much work is harmful to your health.

B:     -Unfortunately, I don't know how to finish this problem .

C) What would you say in the following situations: ( 2 x 4 = 8 M )

42- You came late to your friend’s birthday party.

………………………………………………………………………………

43- Some of your classmates write their names on their desks.

………………………………………………………………………………

D) Complete the missing parts of the following dialogue: (4 x4 = 16 M)

44. Reporter: ………………………………………………………………?

      Dr. Faisal: Good evening. I’m very well. Thank you.

45. Reporter: ………………………………………………………………?

      Dr. Faisal: Thank you very much. I’m very happy to be here.

46. Reporter: ………………………………………………………………?

      Dr. Faisal: Well. I studied Medicine at Kuwait University.

47. Reporter: ………………………………………………………………?

      Dr. Faisal: Now I’m working at Al-Adan Hospital.

      Reporter: Thank you very much Dr. Faisal. Good bye.

Set Books ( 50 Marks )

Answer only ( FIVE ) of the following questions: ( 5 x 10 = 50 m )

48. Why do poachers kill elephants?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

49. What are the best exercises to keep fit and healthy?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

50. What are the main inventions in the nineteenth century?

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

51. When do people usually need their passports?

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

52. What does a nightguard do?

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

53. What is a thermometer?

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

54. Why can people relax when they are on a holiday?

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

55. Why doctors and nurses sometimes work in other countries?

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

I- COMPOSITION ( 8 MARKS )

* In eight sentences , write a short paragraph about :  AL Haj

These guide words can help you :                            ( 8 x 1 = 8 marks )

Mecca – Madinah – holy – places – Muslims – travel – cars – buses - planes  

go round  - Al Ka'ba  -  stand  -  Arafat   -  pray  -  mosque   -   visit  - Prophet

read  -   Quran   - come back   -   home  -  pleased

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

II- Reading COMPREHENSION ( 10 MARKS ).

Read the following passage , then answer the questions below  :

                 Naser likes photography . It is his favourite hobby . He is interested in coloured photographs because they are more beautiful than black and white ones .

Hamad and Fahed are Naser's friends . They gave him an expensive camera on his birthday as a present . Naser was very pleased with this camera .Naser always keeps a coloured film in his camera . He goes to parks to take photographs of flowers , trees and children . He hates photographing children because it is a difficult job . Children  are always active . They move here and there very quickly . It is very difficult for him to make them smile when they cry . Naser's friend and relatives always invite him to photograph their birthdays  . Most of his photos are fantastic but he doesn't show all his photos to his friends because some of them are not good .

A) Tick (  √ ) or ( X ) : (  4   x  1  =   4marks ) .

1 . Naser was not pleased with his camera .                                     (         )

2 . Coloured photographs are more beautiful than black and white ones .(         )

3 . Naser shows all his photos to his friends .                                            (         )

4 . Children are active and move quickly .                                        (         )

B) Choose the right answer from a , b and c : (   3  x 1   =   3 marks ) .

5 .  Photographing children is ………………………………… .

a. a difficult job                       b. an interesting job       2c. an easy job

6 .  Naser always keeps  ………………………………… in his camera .

a.  a white and black film         b. a coloured film           c. an expensive film

7 . It's difficult for Naser to make children smile …………………………… 

a. when they move                  b. when they play           c. when they cry

C) Answer the following questions : ( 3 x 1  =  3  marks ) .

8 . What's Naser's favourite hobby ?

………………………………………………………………………

9 . What did Hamad and Fahed give him  ?

………………………………………………………………………

10. Why does Naser go to parks ?

………………………………………………………………………

SPELLING  ( 6 Marks ) .

A) Fill in the missing letters : (  4   x ½ = 2 marks ) .

1 . pr – bl – m       = مشكلة                  2 . w –  – ghs        =  يزن

3 . h – rm f – l       =ضار                    4 . alth –  – gh      = مع أن

B) Give the long / short forms of : (  4  x ½  =  2 marks ) .

5 . eighth = …………………………      6 . January = …………………

7 . won't      =…………………………    8 . I'd = …………………….

C) Combine the following : (  4  x ½   =  2  marks ) .

9 . use + full = ………………………..    10. shelf + s = ………………..

11. sun + y = …………………….....       12. ride + ing = …………...

PAPER TWO :

I – COMPOSITION : (  5 marks)

* In five sentences , write a short paragraph on :

LIFE IN THE CITY

These  guide words can help you :

Life – city – very interesting   /   go  -  shopping  - modern  -  malls  /

play   - games  -  fun city   /  read  -  books   -  public   - library  /

watch   -  plays   -  theatre   /

…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………

II – READING COMPREHENSION : ( 10 marks )

·       Read the following passage , then answer the questions below :

              Salim is a fisherman . He goes fishing every day . except Fridays . He gets up early in the morning  and  goes to the beach where he keeps his boat . It is an old boat but Salim always checks everything on it . He is careful and he knows that the sea is dangerous .

     One morning Salim went out early . He hoped to catch a lot of fish .  The sky was grey and it was cold but Salim  was happy . He was wearing heavy clothes and he had some hot coffee  with him .There were lots of fish fro him to catch .

     Two hours later the weather suddenly changed . A strong wind began to blow . "  There 's going to be a storm ,"  said Salim to himself . " I should go home quickly , but I want to catch more fish " . The storm got worse and worse . The angry sea threw the little boat right and left , up and down .

  Soon the boat was full of water and there was nothing to do  Salim prayed to God to save and protect him from the dangers of the sea .

A) Answer the following questions : ( 3 X 1 = 3 marks )

1. What was the weather like when Salim left in the morning ?

…………………………………………………………………………

2. Why did Salim pray to God ?

…………………………………………………………………………

3. Where does Salim keep his boat ?

…………………………………………………………………………

B) Choose the correct answer from a , b and c : ( 2 X 1 =2 M )

4. Salim goes fishing ……………………………………. .                                a. every day              b. every week               c. every month

5. Salim  was ………………………………………  .

a. swimming in the sea                   b. wearing heavy clothes      b. very angry

C) What do the underlined words in the passage refer to : ( 2 x q = 2 m ) .

6. He = ……………………………               7. It = ……………………

D) In three sentences of your own write: "  What does Salim do every morning  ? (  3 X 1  = 3 marks )

8.  ……………………………………………………………………

9.  ……………………………………………………………………

10. ……………………………………………………………………

III _ SPELLING ( 6 marks )

A) Supply the missing letters :( 4  X ½ = 2 m ) .

1. t – ck – t              تذكرة                  2. p – e f – r            يفضل

3. m – m – r y          ذاكرة                  4. po – erf – l          قوي

B) Write the long / short forms of : ( 4 X ½ = 2 m )

5. I've = ……………………….          6. They're = ………………. 6. kilogram = ………………….       7. April  = ………………...

C) Combine the following : ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

8. dive + ing = …………………       9. wife + s = ………………

10. happy + est = ………………..    10.smile + ed = ………   

PAPER ONE :

IV – Language Exercises :  ( 22 marks )

A) Fill in the spaces with words from the list : ( 6 X ½ = 3 marks ) .

fold  -   advertisement  - hatch -  wooden   - observer  -  trick – Bacteria

1. A. There's a ……………………………. table in front of the board .

    B . It's a good one .

2. A. ……………………………….  are harmful .

    B. Yes , but some of them are useful .

3. A. I can't …………………………………. the carpet .

    B. You're right . It's very big .

4. A. A good scientist must be a good ………………………………… .

    B. Yes , and he must put up with the bad smell of things .

5. A. Have you read the …………………………………. in the magazine ?

    B. It was about a big sale .

6. A. The eggs will …………………………….. under the hen .

    B. Good , we'll have new chickens .

B) Match these opposites :  ( 4  X  ½ = 2 marks ) .

7. single                  (         ) reveal

8. true                     (         ) villagers

9. hide                     (         ) check out

10.check in             (         ) double

                                (         ) false

C) Choose the correct answer from a , b and c :( 4 X ½ =2 marks)

11.A. Who ………………………….. your car yesterday ?

     B. A good mechanic .

a. repair                                 b. repairs                              c. repaired

12. A. ……………………… this vacuum cleaner remove dusts ?

      B. Yes, it can .

a. did                                      b. Can                                     c. is

13. A. A fax is used for …………………………….  messages .

      B. I agree with you .

a. sending                     b. send                                   c. sent

14. A. My car is very old . It moves …………………………… .

      B. Buy a new one .

a. slow                                    b. slowly                                 c. slowest

D) Do as shown in brackets : (  4  X  1  =  4 marks  ) .

15. Tom lives in Dubai .                                                         ( Negative )

…………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Ali : " The film is very interesting "                                ( Report )

Ali said ……………………………………………………………………………….

17. The mountain was low . He could climb it .                            (Join with :so )

…………………………………………………………………………………………

18. I (  travel  ) to London , tomorrow .                                ( Correct )

…………………………………………………………………………………………

E) Match the following : ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

19. I'd like a kilo of beef .                (        ) Can it talk like people ?

20. May I use your computer ?      (        ) Well done .

21. A microscope is useful .           (        ) Sure , but it needs a mouse .

22. I have a lovely parrot .              (        ) Sorry , I have mutton only .

                                                          (        ) I agree with you .

F) What would you do or say in the following situations : ( 2 X 1 = 2 m ).

23. Your father gave you a fishing line .

…………………………………………………………………………………………

24. Your friend wants to go to the park .

…………………………………………………………………………………………

G) Complete the missing parts of the dialogue : ( 3 X 1 = 3 marks ) .

25. Hamad : What do you do ?

      Jassim :………………………………………………………………………….

26. Hamad : I wish you the best of luck .

      Jassim : …………………………………………………………………………

 27. Majid    : I'd like to reserve a room , please .

      Lucy     : …………………………………………………………………………

H) Answer only FOUR of the following questions : ( 4 X 1 = 4 marks ) .

28. Why do Muslims love Mecca ?

………………………………………………………………………………..

29. Where does a computer store its data ?

………………………………………………………………………………..

30. What can you do in a theatre ?

………………………………………………………………………………..

31. How can you solve the traffic problem in your town ?

………………………………………………………………………………..

32. How many feet are there in a yard ?

………………………………………………………………………………..

33. When can you buy things at low prices ?
………………………………………………………………………………..

HANDWRITING , PUNCTUATION & TRANSLATION ( 7 marks ).

A) Copy the following sentence in good handwriting : ( 1 X 2 = 2 marks ).

1. My hands were shaking when I opened the box .

………………………………………………………………………………..

B) Punctuate the following sentence :  ( 4 X ½ = 2 marks ) .

2. ali s  favourite hobbies are reading  swimming and camping

………………………………………………………………………………..

C) Translate the following into good Arabic : ( 1 X 3 = 3 marks ) .

3. When Edison grew up he built a bigger laboratory and he used to work there day and night .

………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………..