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Q. 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully
Presidential Elections
This year Americans elect on a new president on November 4th. It's an important event
that happens once every four years. Currently, the president is always elected from one
of the two main parties in the United States: the Republicans and the Democrats. There
are other presidential candidates. However, it is unlikely that any of these "third party"
candidates will win. It certainly hasn't happened in the last one hundred years.
In order to become the presidential nominee of a party, the candidate must win the
primary election. Primary elections are held throughout each state in the United States
in the first half of any election year. Then, the delegates attend their party convention
in order to nominate their chosen candidate. Usually, as in this election, it's clear who
will be the nominee. However, in the past parties have been divided and choosing a
nominee has been a difficult process.
Once the nominees have been selected, they campaign throughout the country. A
number of debates are usually held in order to better understand the candidates' points
of view. These points of view often reflect their party's platform. A party platform is best
described as the general beliefs and policies a party holds. Candidates cross the
country by plane, bus, train or by car giving speeches. These speeches are often called
'stump speeches'. In the 19th century candidates would stand on tree stumps to deliver
their speeches. These stump speeches repeat the candidates' basic views and
aspirations for the country. They are repeated many hundreds of times by each
candidate.
Many people believe that campaigns in the United States have become too negative.
Each night you can see many attack ads on the television. These short ads contain
sound bites which often distort the truth, or something the other candidate has said or
done. Another recent problem has been voter turnout. There is often less than 60%
turnout for national elections. Some people don't register to vote, and some registered
voters don't show up at the voting booths. This angers many citizens who feel that
voting is the most important responsibility of any citizen. Others point out that not
voting is expressing an opinion that the system is broken.
A// Answer the following questions with information from the reading text above. [10 marks]
1-How often does the United States hold presidential elections?
2- How many times has a third party won in the last 100 years?
3- What must a person do to become a presidential nominee?
4- When are primaries held?
5- Where is the nominee chosen?

B// Choose the right option. [10marks]

1- What is the main purpose of the debates?
a) Raising money for the election
b) Helping to understand the candidates' points of view
c) To attract advertising
2- What is the party platform?
a) The belief of a specific presidential nominee
b) The general beliefs and policies of the party
c) The place where the party is held
3- What is a stump speech?

a) A special speech for a particular group

b) The standard speech given by a nominee many times
c) A speech about the forest
4- What do many people believe about the campaigns?
a) They are too positive.
b) They are too negative.
c) They are perfect.
5- What has recent voter turnout been?
a) More than 60%
b) Less than 60%
c) Less than 30%
Q. 2 GRAMMAR

A- Do as required: [10 marks]

1. Put the adverb of frequency [never] in its right place in the following sentence:
She would have told you a thing like that.
2. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
If I ________ [have] more money I would buy a car.
3. Join the following two sentences with [even though]:
He speaks French well. He has never been to France.
4. Put the following sentence into the passive voice.
An ambulance took the patient to a hospital.
5. Chang the following statement into wh- question asking about the italicized words.
Swimming exercises the arm and leg muscles.
6. Join the following two sentences using the relative pronoun [whom]:
That is the man. I spoke to you about him last week.
7. Join the following two sentences using the conjunction [not onlybut]:
He told me to leave. He told me never to call again.
8. Answer the following question with a complete sentence beginning with "I dont know"
When does the summer holiday begin?
9. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
I _____________ [not see] him since last year.
10. Make a negative statement that is the opposite of the following affirmative one:
The suitcase was very heavy.
B- Choose the right option. [10 marks]
1. The most important function of the Department of Agriculture is ________ for providing a sufficient
and wholesome supply of food for the nation's people.
A. when supplying the means
B. to supply the means
C. to have supplied the means
D. that to supply the means
2. Virtually all doctors agree ________ a second diagnosis in the event of a potentially major disease.
A. that patients should seek
B. patients should be sought
C. patients they seek
D. patients that should seek
3. Three responsibilities ________ are to search out, identify, and assess patentable inventions and
technologies.
A. to a patent manager
B. with a patent manager
C. on a patent manager

D. of a patent manager
4. __________ was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for his work on the photoelectric effect.
A. That Einstein
B. It was Einstein
C. Einstein who
D. Einstein
5. In recent months, the final mapping of the human genome ________ the range of medical treatments
and cures available to those suffering from various diseases.
A. has extended
B. extends
C. will extend
D. will have extended
6. Because of its warm tropical climate, Hawaii __________ subzero temperatures.
A. almost experiences never
B. experiences never almost
C. experiences almost never
D. almost never experiences
7. Broccoli _________ best in gardens having loose, well-composted soil, and full sunlight.
A. had grown
B. grows
C. growing
D. which grows
8. Egyptian pyramids were regularly robbed despite their intricate passageways, byzantine mazes, and
__________.
A. walls which were false
B. they had false walls
C. false walls
D. walls of falsity
9. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus
survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
A. and a
B. with its
C. nor a
D. or its
10. _______ he worked with the deaf for many years and patented many devices to help them, Alexander
Graham Bell will forever be remembered for inventing the telephone.
A. Even though
B. In spite of
C. Despite
D. Nevertheless
Q. 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
A- Respond to the following situations in ONE statement: [10 marks]
1. Your colleague prepared a report which you had already prepared. You say: [use
neednt have + past participle]
___________________________________________________________________
2. Your friend invited some of the people from work but not others. When the others
found out, they were upset with him. You say: [use should (not) have + past
participle]
_____________________________________________________________________
3. A woman has just come home from a business trip. She expected her husband to
water the plants while she was gone. Now, she sees that he hasnt. She says: [use be
(not) + supposed to]
___________________________________________________________________

4. You and your brother are driving to another city, but you got lost on the way. You
dont have a map with you. You criticize yourself by saying: [use should (not) have +
past participle]
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Your friend wants you to buy tickets for the cinema, but you dont have time and you
want him to buy the tickets. You show your preference by saying: [usewould rather
someone did something]
____________________________________________________________________
B- Choose the right option that expresses the right language function of the underlined. [10 marks]
1.Kristin: Hello, Vian, Happy New Year to you and your family!
Vian: Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.
To wish
(A)
(B)
To request
(C)
To welcome
(D)
to inform
2.Keane: The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it?
Clerk: That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in the field.
To inform
(A)
(B)
To greet
(C)
To request
(D)
To describe
3.Ronnie: Our team played badly, especially I.
Mat: It's all your fault. You have let the team down.
(A)
To advise
(B)

To blame

(C)
To warn
(D)
To protest
4.David: Hello, Sam. You look worried. Can I help you?
Sam: Could you lend me twenty dollars? I need it urgently.
(A)
To inform
(B)
To describe
(C)
To offer
(D)

To request

5.Billy: Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle?

Sarah: Her bicycle has a flat tyre.
(A)
To offer
(B)

To explain

(C)
To advise
(D)
To instruct
Q.4 CONVERSATION[20 marks]
Mr. Bean meets Mrs. Jones, one of his students from college, and her husband in the street.
Complete the conversation below with the following:
London Goodbye
Pleased Mr. Bean
Manchester English teacher
Thanks Not too bad
Evening
Morning Nice

Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mr. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Bean:

Good ___________, Mrs. Jones.

Good morning, Mr. Bean. How are you?
I'm fine ____________, and you?
__________ . Mr. Bean, this is my husband Michael, Michael this is Mr. Bean
my ____________.
Pleased to meet you _____________.
_____________ to meet you too. Are you from England, Mr. Jones?
Yes, from Manchester. Do you live in _____________?
No, I'm from _____________, but I live in Manchester while am teaching at
college.
Well, ___________ Mr. Bean, it was nice to see you.
Yes, it was __________ talking to you goodbye.

((1) )
Q.1: READING COMPREHENSION
A// Answer the following questions with information from the reading text above. [10 marks]
1- How often does the United States hold presidential elections?
The United States holds presidential elections every four years.
2- How many times has a third party won in the last 100 years?
It hasn't happened in the last 100 years.
3- What must a person do to become a presidential nominee?
A person must win the primary election to become a presidential nominee.
4- When are primaries held?
The primaries are held in the first half of any election year.
5- Where is the nominee chosen?
The nominee is chosen in the party convention.
B// Choose the right option.[10 marks]
1- What is the main purpose of the debates?
d) Raising money for the election
e) Helping to understand the candidates' points of view
f) To attract advertising
2- What is the party platform?
d) The belief of a specific presidential nominee
e) The general beliefs and policies of the party
f) The place where the party is held
3- What is a stump speech?
d) A special speech for a particular group
e) The standard speech given by a nominee many times
f) A speech about the forest
4- What do many people believe about the campaigns?
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d) They are too positive.

e) They are too negative.
f) They are perfect.
5- What has recent voter turnout been?
d) More than 60%
e) Less than 60%
f) Less than 30%
Q. 2 GRAMMAR
A- Do as required:[10 marks]
1. Put the adverb of frequency [never] in its right place in the following sentence:
She would have told you a thing like that.
She would never have told you a thing like that.
2. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
If I had more money I would buy a car.
3. Join the following two sentences with [even though]:
He speaks French well. He has never been to France.
He speaks French well although he has never been to France.
4. Put the following sentence into the passive voice.
An ambulance took the patient to a hospital.
The patient was taken to the hospital by an ambulance.
5. Chang the following statement into wh- question asking about the italicized words.
Swimming exercises the arm and leg muscles.
Which muscles does swimming exercise?
6. Join the following two sentences using the relative pronoun:
That is the man. I spoke to you about him last week.
That is the man whom I spoke to you about last week.
7. Join the following two sentences using the conjunction [not onlybut]:
He told me to leave. He told me never to call again.
He told me not only to leave but never to call again.
8. Answer the following question with a complete sentence beginning with "I dont know"
When does the summer holiday begin?
I don't know when the summer holiday deigns.
9. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
I haven't seen him since last year.
10. Make a negative statement that is not the opposite of the following affirmative one:
The suitcase was very heavy.
The suitcase was not very light
B- Choose the right option.[10 marks]
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11. The most important function of the Department of Agriculture is __________ for
providing a sufficient and wholesome supply of food for the nation's people.
A. when supplying the means
B. to supply the means
C. to have supplied the means
D. that to supply the means
12. Virtually all doctors agree ________ a second diagnosis in the event of a potentially
major disease.
A. that patients should seek
B. patients should be sought
C. patients they seek
D. patients that should seek
13. Three responsibilities ________ are to search out, identify, and assess
patentable inventions and technologies.
A.
B.
C.
D.

to a patent manager
with a patent manager
on a patent manager
of a patent manager

14. __________ was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for his work on the photoelectric
effect.
A. That Einstein
B. It was Einstein
C. Einstein who
D. Einstein
15. In recent months, the final mapping of the human genome ________ the range of
medical treatments and cures available to those suffering from various diseases.
A. has extended
B. extends
C. will extend
D. will have extended
16. Because of its warm tropical climate, Hawaii __________ subzero temperatures.
A. almost experiences never
B. experiences never almost
C. experiences almost never
D. almost never experiences
17. Broccoli _________ best in gardens having loose, well-composted soil, and full sunlight.
A. had grown
B. grows
C. growing
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D. which grows
18. Egyptian pyramids were regularly robbed despite their intricate passageways,
byzantine mazes, and __________.
A. walls which were false
B. they had false walls
C. false walls
D. walls of falsity
19. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the
mimic octopus survives quite easily because of its natural adaptations.
A.
B.
C.
D.

and a
with its
nor a
or its

20. _______ he worked with the deaf for many years and patented many devices to help
them, Alexander Graham Bell will forever be remembered for inventing the telephone.
A. Even though
B. In spite of
C. Despite
D. Nevertheless
Q. 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
A- Respond to the following situations in ONE statement:[10 marks]
1. Your colleague prepared a report which you had already prepared. You say: [use neednt have +
past participle]
You needn't have prepared the report.
2. Your friend invited some of the people from work but not others. When the others found out, they
were upset with him. You say: [use should (not) have + past participle]
He should have invited everyone.
3. A woman has just come home from a business trip. She expected her husband to water the plants
while she was gone. Now, she sees that he hasnt. She says: [use be (not) + supposed to]
You were supposed to water the plants.
4. You and your brother are driving to another city, but you got lost on the way. You dont have a
map with you. You criticize yourself by saying: [use should (not) have + past participle]
I should have brought a map with me.

5. Your friend wants you to buy tickets for the cinema, but you dont have time and you want him to
buy the tickets. You show your preference by saying: [usewould rather someone did something]
I would rather you bought the tickets.
B- Choose the right option that expresses the right languagefunction of the underlined.[10
marks]
1.Kristin: Hello, Vian, Happy New Year to you and your family!
Vian: Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

To wish
To request
To welcome
to inform

2.Keane: The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it?

Clerk: That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in the field.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

To inform
To greet
To request
To describe

3.Ronnie: Our team played badly, especially I.

Mat: It's all your fault. You have let the team down.
(A)
To advise
(B)

To blame

(C)
(D)

To warn
To protest

4.David: Hello, Sam. You look worried. Can I help you?

Sam: Could you lend me twenty dollars? I need it urgently.
(A)
To inform
(B)
To describe
(C)
To offer
(D)

To request

5.Billy: Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle?

Sarah: Her bicycle has a flat tyre.
(A)
To offer
(B)

To explain

(C)
(D)

To advise
To instruct

Q.4 CONVERSATION[20 marks]

Mr. Bean meets Mrs. Jones, one of his students from college, and her husband in the street.
Complete the conversation below with the following:
London
English teacher
Thanks
Nice

Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mr. Jones:
Mr. Bean:
Mrs. Jones:
Mr. Bean:

Pleased
Goodbye
Not too bad
Evening

Manchester
Morning
Mr. Bean

Good morning, Mrs. Jones.

Good morning, Mr. Bean. How are you?
I'm fine thanks, and you?
Not too bad. Mr. Bean, this is my husband Michael, Michael this is Mr.
Bean my English teacher.
Pleased to meet you Mr. Bean.
Pleasedto meet you too. Are you from England, Mr. Jones?
Yes, from Manchester. Do you live in Manchester?
No, I'm from London, but I live in Manchester while am teaching at
college.
Well, goodbyeMr. Bean, it was nice to see you.
Yes, it was nicetalking to you, goodbye.

(2)
Q. 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully
Alfred B Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most
of his vast fortune as a fund from which annual prizes awarded to
individuals and organizations that had achieved through invention or
discovery that would have the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular
year. According to the legend, Nobels death had been erroneously
reported in a newspaper, and the focus of the obituary was the fact that
Nobel had invented dynamite. He rewrote his will in 1895, thereby
establishing, with original amount of nine million dollars, the Nobel
Foundation as the legal owner and administering agent of the funds, and
instituting the prizes that are named after him. Five years after Nobles
death, the first five prizes, worth about forty thousand dollars each, were
to be awarded.
Originally the five classifications for outstanding contributions designated
in Nobels will included chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine,
literature and international peace .These prizes have been administered
continually by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm since they were first
awarded in 1901.In 1969, a sixth prize, for accomplishments in the field of
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economics and endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden, was added.

Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by February 1 of
each year by a qualified and recognized authority in each of the fields of
competition. Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected
by the Royal Swedish Academy, whereas recipients in peace are chosen
by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by the Norways
parliament. With the King of Sweden officiating, the prizes are usually
presented in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of Nobels
death. The value, frame, and prestige of the Nobel Prize have continued
to grow. Today the prize includes a medal, a diploma , and a cash award of
about one million dollars.
A// Answer the following questions with information from the reading text above. [10
marks]

1- Who was Alfred Nobel?

2. Clarify what was the focus of the obituary on Nobels death?
3. State what did Nobel write in his will in 1895?
4. Who was the administering agent of Alfred Nobel?
5. Numerate what are the five classifications for outstanding contributions
designated in Nobels will?

B// Choose the right option. [10marks]

1- Nobel prizes have been administered continually by the Nobel
Foundation in Stockholm since .
a.1895
b. 1969
c. 1901
d.1900
2- The six prize for accomplishments in the field of and endowed by
the Central Bank of Sweden.
a. chemistry
b. economics
c. literature
d. medicine
3- The nominated recipients in physics, chemistry and economics are
selected by the . Academy.
a. Royal Swedish
b. Norwegian Nobel
c. King of Sweden
d.
Central Bank of Sweden
4- Today the Nobel prize includes . .
a.a medal
b.a diploma
c. a cash award
d.
all of the three choices
5- There are .. classifications for outstanding contributions originally
designate in Nobels will.
a. Three
b. five
c. four
d. six

Q. 2 GRAMMAR
A- Do as required: [10 marks]
1. Construct a sentence of a passive voice using the past tense were.
2. Give a sentence of future tense .Use" going to".
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3. Make a sentence of the past tense. Use the form of v.+ ed.
4. Combine two sentences by using in spite of.
5. Put has in a sentence of a present perfect with yet.
6. Give a sentence having the s- possessive form of the word committee.
7. Construct a sentence as the following form: sub. + base v. + adv.+
preposition.
8. Construct a question using a helping verb are.
9. Make a sentence having the reflexive pronoun herself as a confirmation.
10.Use as a result to show a combination of result sentence.

B:Choose the right option. [10 marks]

1. While I was cleaning the room, I found my glasses.

a. has
b. have
c. had
d. am
2. Both Hani and I working hard for the exam.
a. was
b. are
c. were
d. is
3. If I have money, I .. travel around the world.
a. may
b. will
c. might
d. shall
4. The football team usually ... in the national stadium .
a. is playing
b. played
c. is going to play
d. plays
5. The students spend the vacation in Berlin.
a. are going to
b. will
c. shall
d. can
6. He apologizes his being late.
a.to
b. for
c. in
d. of
7. This is the woman.. dog bite me.
a. which
b. who
c. whose
d. where
8. Look! the burglar .inside the house.
a.is getting
b. gets
c. get
d. got
9. Tomorrow is a holiday, I have to go to settle important project.
a. when
b. as soon as
c. yet
d. so
10. Yusuf is training he can win the match next week.
a. to
b. so that
c. for
d. in order

Q. 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
A- Respond to the following:

[10 marks]

1. Show the probability of your going to a party. Use might.

2. Construct a polite request using could.
3. Prevent your friend from smoking as he may hurt himself. Use the negation form of
do.
4. Use must to show an obligation of an action .
5. Apologize for keeping your friend waiting you for a while.

B- Choose the right option. [10 marks]

1. Why dont you read in the library? Its a calm place.
a. Polite request
b. suggestion
c. offer
warning
2. This type of questions differs from the former one.
a. difference
b. similarity
c. prevention
3.The infant is caught by fever . We ought to see a doctor.
a. certainty
b. probability
c. obligation

d.
d. blaming
d. offer
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4.The student is capable of solving all the problems in the sheet.

a. ability
b. advice
c. preference
d. persuasion
5. Well. I quite agree with you. The film was very interesting.
a. conclusion
b. request
c. stating opinion
d. agreeing to an
opinion

Q.4 CONVERSATION [20 marks]

Complete the following dialogue choosing the most suitable
word from the list below:
Appreciate , deadline , committee , willing , applying , candidate ,
selection , submitted , directly , the chair .
Scholar: Hello, professor Edwards. I m Betty Peterson . Im in your senior
seminar this semester.
Instructor: Oh, Yes, Betty. How are you?
Scholar: Just fine , thanks . I m here because I m for graduate
school, and I need three letters of recommendation. Would you be
to write me one?
Instructor: Yes, Betty. Id be happy to . I think you are an excellent ..
for graduate school. Are you applying here or to another university?
Scholar: Here thats why I think your letter is so important. Everyone in
the committee knows and respect you.
Instructor: Lets see. Dr. Warren is the of that committee. Isnt she?
Scholar: Yes, so . if you would just write the letter to her, that would be
great.
Instructor: Okay. And when do you need this? I dont recall the .. for
applications.
Scholar :The committee meets on April 30 , so all the materials must be
.. before then.
Instructor: All right . Ill send it .. to her office.
Scholar: Thank you. I really .. it.
Instructor: Youre welcome . Glad to do it.

((2) )

Q1:(A): Answer the following questions with information from the reading passage above.( 10
Marks).
1.Who was Alfred Nobel?
Alfred B Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his vast fortune as a fund
from which annual prizes awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved through
invention or discovery that would have the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year
2.Clarify what was the focus of the obituary on Nobels death? The focus of the obituary was the fact
that Nobel had invented dynamite.
3. State what did Nobel write in his will in 1895? Nobel rewrote his will in 1895, thereby
establishing, with original amount of nine million dollars, the Nobel Foundation as the legal owner
and administering agent of the funds, and instituting the prizes that are named after him.
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4. Who was the administering agent of Alfred Nobel? The Nobel Foundation was the legal owner and
administering agent of Nobels funds.
5. Numerate what are the five classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobels
will? Originally the five classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobels will
included chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace.
Q1:(B): Choose the right option from the following: (10 Marks).
1. Nobel prizes have been administered continually by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm since
1901 .
2. The six prize for accomplishments in the field of economics endowed by the Central Bank
of Sweden.
3. The nominated recipients in physics , chemistry and economics are selected by the Royal
Swedish . Academy.
4. Today the Nobel prize includes all of the three choices .
5. There are five.. classifications for outstanding contributions originally designate in Nobels
will.
Q2: (A):Do as required in each of the following : (10 Marks ).
1.The houses were destroyed yesterday.
2.I am going to travel to Cairo next week.
3. Hani wrote an excellent essay last lecture.
4.The student failed in the exam in spite of studying hard .
5. Sermed has not painted the house yet.
6. we have to carry out the committees decision soon.
7. Ramis played well in the stadium.
8. Are you ready for the trip?
9. The nurse herself has changed the bondage today.
10. It is raining , as a result ,I will stay at home.
Q2(B): Choose the right answer from the following: (10 Marks).
1. While I was cleaning the room, I had found my glasses.
2.Both Hani and I are working hard for the exam tomorrow .
3. If I have money, I will.. travel around the world.
4. The football team usually plays... in the national stadium .
5.The students are going to spend the vacation in Berlin.
6. He apologizes for being late.
7. This is the womanwhose dog bite me.
8. Look! the burglar is getting .inside the house.
9. Tomorrow is a holiday, yet I have to go to work.
10. Yusuf is training so that he can win the match next week.
Q3: (A): Respond to the following as required: ( 10 Marks).
1. I might go to the party.
2. Could you send me the books I need today?
3. Do not smoke. You may hurt yourself.
4. The doctor must check your case.
5. I apologize for keeping you wait for a while. I t was the traffic jam.
Q3:(B). Choose the right option and decide the kind of the following sentences: ( 10 Marks).
1. 1. Why dont you read in the library? Its a calm place.( b. suggestion )
2. This type of questions differs from the former one.( a. difference )
3.The infant caught a fever . We ought to see a doctor.( c. obligation )
4.The student is capable of solving all the problems in the sheet.(a.ability)
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5. Well. I quite agree with you. The film was very interesting.(d. agreeing to opinion)
Q4: Complete the following dialogue choosing the most suitable word from the list below:
Appreciate , deadline , committee , willing , applying , candidate , selection , submitted , directly ,
the chair .
Scholar: Hello, professor Edwards. I m Betty Peterson . Im in your senior seminar this semester.
Instructor: Oh, Yes, Betty. How are you?
Scholar: Just fine , thanks . I m here because I m applying for graduate school, and I need
three letters of recommendation. Would you be willing to write me one?
Instructor: Yes, Betty. Id be happy to . I think you are an excellent candidate.. for graduate
school. Are you applying here or to another university?
Scholar: Here thats why I think your letter is so important. Everyone in the selection
committee knows and respect you.
Instructor: Lets see. Dr. Warren is the chair of that committee. Isnt she?
Scholar: Yes, so . if you would just write the letter to her, that would be great.
Instructor: Okay. And when do you need this? I dont recall the deadline.. for applications.
Scholar :The committee meets on April 30 , so all the materials must be submitted..
before then.
Instructor: All right . Ill send it directly.. to her office.
Scholar: Thank you. I really appreciate.. it.
Instructor: Youre welcome . Glad to do it.

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Q. 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully
The human brain, with an average weight of 1.4 Kilograms, is the control
center of the body. It receives information from the senses , processes the
information , and rapidly sends out responses ;it also stores the
information that is the source of human thoughts and feelings . Each of
the three main parts of the brain cerebrum , and the brain stem-has its
own role in carrying out these functions.
The cerebrum is by far the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent
of the brain by weight. The outside layer of the cerebrum, the cerebral
cortex , Is a grooved and bumpy surface covering the nerve cells
beneath . The various sections of the cerebrum are the sensory cortex,
which is responsible for receiving and decoding sensory messages from
throughout the body; the motor cortex, which sends action instructions to
the skeletal muscles ; and the association cortex , which receives
,monitors , and processes information . It is in the association cortex that
the processes that allow humans to think take place.

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The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull,
is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells. It is the cerebellum that
controls human balance, coordination, and posture. The brain stem, which
connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body
processes such as breathing and heartbeat. It is the major motor and
sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum.

A-Answer the following questions with information from the

reading text above. [10 marks]
1. What are the functions of the brain? Explain.
2. List the main parts of the brain.
3. Define the cerebrum cortex.
4. State which section of the cerebrum is responsible for receiving and
decoding messages from throughout the whole body?
5. Clarify the cerebellum and its location.

B: Choose the right answer from the following: (10 Marks).

1. The function of the cerebellum is human balance .
a. coordinating
monitoring

b. keeping posture

c. controlling

d.

2.Such processes as breathing and heartbeat are controlled by the .. .

a.brain stem

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d. sensory cortex

3.The passage states that the most massive part of the brain is the
.
a. cerebrum
brain stem

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d.

4. The sensory cortex .

a. senses that messages should be sent out to the muscles.
b. provides a surface covering for nerve cells.
c. is where the human process of thinking occurs.
d. receives and processes information from senses.

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5. The . cortex that the processes that allow humans to think take
place.
a. motor
cerebral

b. association

c. sensory

d.

Q. 2 GRAMMAR
A- Do as required: [10 marks]
1. Construct a wh-question using whose.
2. Give a sentence of a past perfect tense.
3. Form a meaningful sentence as the following model: sub.+ v. to be
+adj. +noun.
4. Give a sentence of passive voice using is.
5. Make a sentence having the linking verb seem.
6. Combine two sentences by the relative pronoun where.
7. Combine two sentences using as .
8 .Construct a question using the helping verb did .
9. Put the adverb well in a good sentence.
10. Give a sentence having an uncountable noun .

B:Choose the right option. [10 marks]

1. There a winter in my life I well remember.
a. are
b. was
c. were
d.is
2. The woman agrees .what her husband says.
a.to
b. for
c. in
d. with
3. The nurse . changes the bondage today.
a. himself
b. herself
c. itself
d. themselves
4. The money been stolen in the bus.
a. have
b. had
c. has
d. was
5. The airplane flew . The Atlantic ocean.
a. on
b. at
c. upon
d. over
6. I will stay home it is still raining.
a. because of
b. in spite of
c. since
d. until
7. Royal family in England belongs to the noble blood.
a. a
b. the
c. an
d. none
8. This is the house I bought last week.
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a. that
b. where
c. who
d. what
9. Do you mind . The room before going out .
a. to clean
b. cleans
c. cleaning
d. cleaned
10. No one what was going on .
a. understand
b. understands
c. understanding
d.
understood

Q. 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
A- Respond to the following:
[10 marks]
1.Construct a sentence of obligation using have to.
2. Give a sentence of difference using different in.
3. Combine two sentences using although to show contrast.
4. Use may in a sentence to show probability.
5. Construct a preference sentence using I would rather.
B: Choose the most suitable answer from the following: (10
Marks)
1.The case is serous. We .. see a doctor.
a. will
b. shall
c. may
d. should
2. The company is overcome its financial problems .
a. capable of
b. able to
c. can d. could
3. Lets a walk in the open air.
a. have
b. has
c. had
d.to have
4.I have missed the bus. .you give me a lift?
a. may
b. could
c. would
d. can
5. She left early for the airport that she could not miss the airplane.
a.as
b.in order
c. so
d. for

Q.4 CONVERSATION [20 marks]

Complete the following dialogue choosing the most suitable
word from the list below:
Summarize , seems , conflict , interesting , attachment , spontaneously ,
phenomenon , carried out , included ,assumed .
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Dr. Jackson: Last class, I asked you to locate some articles about gang
activity. Lets just go around the table and share what we found. Tracy, will
you begin please?
Tracy: Okay. Actually, I did a search of sociological studies on gang
activity, and I found that gangs have been prevalent for much longer than
I had . I was so surprised. For some reason, I thought that gang
activity was a fairly recent , but actually , one of the largest studies
was ... by Thrasher in 1936.
Dr. Jackson: Good .I m pleased that you did that. Thrashers stud is a
classic research investigation. Can you . the findings?
Tracy: Sure. First, I should say that the study more than 1300 gangs
with more than 25.000 members. According to Thrasher, a gang is a
group that may form . , but after that , will integrate through .
and violence. Overtime, a spirit of solidarity and an to local territory
form. What is most interesting, besides the long history of gangs in the
United States, is the fact that not much has changed over the years. And,
oh yes, gang behavior .. pretty similar even across cultures.
Dr. Jackson. That is interesting.

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Q1(A): Answer the following questions with the information from the reading passage above.
(10 Marks).
1. What are the functions of the brain? Explain.
It receives information from the senses , processes the information , and
rapidly sends out responses ;it also stores the information that is the
source of human thoughts and feelings.
2. List the main parts of the brain.
It receives information from the senses , processes the information , and rapidly sends out
responses ;it also stores the information that is the source of human thoughts and feelings .
3. Define the cerebral cortex.
The outside layer of the cerebrum, the cerebral cortex , Is a grooved
and bumpy surface covering the nerve cells beneath.
4. State which section of the cerebrum is responsible for receiving and decoding
messages from throughout the whole body?
The cerebrum are the sensory cortex, which is responsible for
receiving and decoding sensory messages from throughout the body.
5. Clarify the cerebellum and its location.
The cerebellum ,is located below the cerebrum in the back part of the
skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells. It controls human
balance, coordination, and posture.
Q1:(B): Choose the right answer from the following: (10 Marks).
1. The function of the cerebellum is controlling human balance .
2. 2.Such processes as breathing and heartbeat are controlled by the
brain stem.
3. 3.The passage states that the most massive part of the brain is the
cerebellum .
4. 4. The sensory cortex receives and processes information from senses .
5. 5. The association.. cortex that the processes that allow humans to
think take place.
Q2:(A): Do as required to each of the following: (10 Marks).
1. Whose shirt is this?
2. Dan had finished writing his novel last month.
3. Rania is a smart student.
4. The statue is erected.
5. Nedeem seems tired.
6. This is the place where I saw him yesterday.
7. As I was having a nap , the phone rang.
8. Did you find your wallet?
9. I studied well.
10.
I passed him the sugar.
Q2:(B): Choose the most suitable answer from the following: (10
Marks).
1. There was a winter in my life I well remember.
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2. The woman agrees with.whatever her husband says.

3. The nurse herself. changes the bondage today.
4. The money has been stolen in the bus.
5. The airplane flew over. The Nile river.
6. I will stay home since it is still raining.
7. The.. Royal family in England belongs to the noble blood.
8. This is the house that I bought last week.
9. Do you mind cleaning. The room before going out .
10. No one understands what was going on .
Q3:(A) Respond to the following: (10 Marks).
1. You have to have dreams.
2. The two boxes are different in size.
3. Although I left home early, I have missed the bus.
4. The new lecturer may come at any minute.
5. I would rather have coffee.
Q3:( B): Choose the most suitable answer from the following: (10 Marks).
1.The case is serous. We should.. see a doctor.
2. The company is able to overcome its financial problems .
3. Lets have a walk in the open air.
4.I have missed the bus. could.you give me a lift?
5. She left early for the airport so that she could not miss the airplane.
Q4: Complete the following dialogue from the list below :(20 Marks).
Summarize , seems , conflict , interesting , attachment , spontaneously , phenomenon , carried out ,
included ,assumed, articles .
Dr. Jackson: Last class, I asked you to locate some articlesabout gang activity. Lets just go
around the table and share what we found. Tracy, will you begin please?
Tracy: Okay. Actually, I did a search of sociological studies on gang activity, and I found that gangs
have been prevalent for much longer than I had assumed. I was so surprised. For some reason, I
thought that gang activity was a fairly recent phenomenon , but actually , one of the largest
studies was carried out... by Thrasher in 1936.
Dr. Jackson: Good .I m pleased that you did that. Thrashers stud is a classic research investigation.
Can you summarize. the findings?
Tracy: Sure. First, I should say that the study included more than 1300 gangs with more than
25.000 members. According to Thrasher, a gang is a group that may form spontaneously. , but
after that , will integrate through conflict. and violence. Overtime, a spirit of solidarity and an
attachment to local territory form. What is most interesting ., besides the long history of
gangs in the United States, is the fact that not much has changed over the years. And, oh yes, gang
behavior seems
.. pretty similar even across cultures.
Dr. Jackson. That is interesting.

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Write an assay of approximately 250 words about one of the following topics:
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a- Process design in chemical engineering

b- Petroleum refining
c- New and renewable energy
d- Environmental pollution and control

-2
Answer one question only
A/ Write an essay about the Optical Fiber using the following words to help.
(Refractive index, step index fiber, attenuation, dispersion, Application, communications, grade
index fiber).
B/ Write an essay about the Laser System and its Applications using the following words to help.
(Acronym laser, cavity, active medium, types of pumping, types of lasers, monochromatic light,
medical, industrial).

-3
A/ MSc/ Write a well-organized composition (essay) of around 200-250 words about ONE of the
following topics:
1- A manufacturing process of your choice
2- casting process
3- production systems and types
B/ PhD/ Write a well-organized composition (essay) of around 200-250 words about ONE of the
following topics:1-metal forming
2- mechanical properties of materials
3- industrial plant location

Write a well-organized essay of no less than 200-250 words about one of the
following topics:
a) "from your point of view, why do you think that studying a postgraduate in
civil engineering is important?"
You can include the following information:
- Describe your PhD (or MSc) area of study.
- The reasons for choosing your particular area of study.
- What will your postgraduate study enable you to do in the future.
b) "Civil engineering have to know the best and most economical materials to
use."
You can include the following information:
- The reasons for taking type and cost of materials into consideration.
- The importance of the properties of those materials when choosing them.
- According to your opinion, do you think that type and cost of materials
can affect on the quality of the civil engineering structure.

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