The First English Exam

Text:

In the past, the way people lived was very different from the way in
which we live nowadays.

In old times people commonly used to live in simple dwelling with less
electric appliances, most of the chores were done by hand. But now there are
more fancy items, robots and facilities.

In the past people used to dress up in simple ways. Now they have
developed a trend and stylish clothes.

People, in the past, consumed fresh, natural and healthy food yet today
they eat Burgers, Shawarmas, Pizza and Pies.

Ways of entertainment changed a lot. Children amused to play with rag

dolls, marbles hopscotch today they play video games, chess, monopoly and
draughts.

Part one: (14pts)

I) READING COMPREHENSION:(7pts)

A) Read the textcarefully then answer the following questions:

(3pts)
1- how did people use to live in old times?
2- What does people eat today?
3- Did children amuse to play with ragdolls, marbles..?
B) Read the text again and say if these sentences: True or False:
(3pts)
1- We use more electric appliance today.
2- Nowadays, people wear simple clothes.
3- People consumed fast food, in the past.
C) Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following:
(1pts)
The present≠……………. unhealthy≠…….
II) MASTERY OF LANGUAGE: (7pts)
A) Supply the right punctuation and capital letters where
necessary: (2pts)
my grandma elizabeth lives with her dog max
B) write the correct form of the verbs using the semi-model verb
"used to": (3pts)
1- In the past, doctors (to prescribe) penicillin only.
2- I (not/ to play) video games when I was 5.
4- In the past, all teachers (to write) on blackboard with a chalk.
C) Classify these words according to its pronunciation: (2pts)
Alone- learn- ago_ bird
/Ə/ /3:/

Part two: (6pts)

Written expression: I read my partner questionnaire about my
first year at primary school and write true, personal answers

My partner: which primary school did you use to go to?

Me: ……………………………………………………….
My partner: who used to be your teacher?
Me: …………………………………………………….
My partner: who used to be your best classmate?
Me: ……………………………………………………….
My partner: what was your favourite subject?
Me: ………………………………………………………..
My partner: what did you use to do in your free time?
Me: ……………………………………………………..
My partner: what did you use to do in weekends?
Me: ………………………………………………….

Good Luck