The Holy Family School for Boys

English A.L 2nd Prep. Mid –Year Revision

Model Exam "1"
1]- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Sara is having an interview for a job.
Mr Samy : Sit down, please (1) Is this your first time to apply for a s a receptionist?
Sara : No, this is my second time to apply for a job as a receptionist.
Mr Samy : Why do you choose this job?
Sara : as I like it.
Mr Samy : … (2) What languages do you speak?
Sara : I speak English and French well.
Mr Samy : Have you got any experience?
Sara : Of course....(3)I have worked as a receptionist for 3 years.
Mr Samy : What skills do you have?
Sara : … (4) I have computer and communication skills.
Mr Samy : … (5) What salary do you think you will take?
Sara : I think I will take 3000 pounds a month.
2] - Choose the correct word in brackets:
1- Endangered species are protected in the (campaigns –sanctuaries –institutes –habitants).
2- It usually takes the elderly , a bit longer to get (away –on –over –back) the flu.
3- If you want to get any information aboutthat ancient museum , you can ask the (warden
– curator – mayor –librarian).
4- He was held (on – up – into –at) in traffic, and as a result he missed his plane!
5- Thousands of the sea life creatures died because of that Oil (stick – slick – strike –stuck).
6- The travelers have to put (away –out – off – up) their voyage because of the thick fog.
7- Put any (incredible – breakable – forgettable –traditional) items as cameras or
binoculars in your hand luggage.
8- A (mayor – curator – journalist –librarian) is a person who is in charge of a museum.
9- We will always remember (to win –winning –win –to winning) the cup in the final match.
10-I went on a (n) (cultural – sightseeing – adventurous –action packed) holiday in Luxor
and Aswan.
3] - Re-write the following sentences.
1. She didn’t go to the graduation ceremony. (regretted)
1- She regretted not going to the graduation ceremony.
2. He started to drive a year ago. (since)
2-She has been driving for a year.
3. They worked too hard; they earned a lot of money. (The….)
3-The harder they worked, the more money they earned.
4. sooner or later your office won't be a strange place for you. (used)
4-Sooner or later you will get used to your office.
5. I haven’t seen my uncle for ages. (It’s…. )
5-It's ages since I last saw my uncle.
4]-Read the passage and answer the questions below:
It was my birthday last Thursday when I decided to celebrate it by inviting a few friends
out to supper. I chose a restaurant in a quiet part of the town. It was one of my favourite
restaurants because the food was good and the waiters were friendly. It was hardly ever
crowded. However, because few people knew about it so, it was not usually necessary to
book a table. In any case, Thursday isn't a busy evening as a rule
When we went, I was surprised to find it full. There wasn't an empty place. One of the
waiters tried to explain, "A party of tourists came and it was like an invasion ". Then the
waiter pointed to a table in the corner and told us that they were about to leave. He was
right, the people paid their bill and left. We went and sat down. Unfortunately, our table
was almost out of sight. We tried to attract the waiter's attention, but in vain, because all
the waiters were busy with the tourists. They ordered enormous quantities of food. At last,
they finished their meal. At that time , the waiter who was very tired appeared at our table
I ordered some special dishes which I recommended to my friends.
A few moments later, the waiter came back and from the expression on his face, we could
tell that he was carrying some bad news. Full of apologies, he informed us that there was
no meat or fish left. "All we can offer you is an omelette," he said.
A ) Answer in complete sentences :
1. Why did the writer choose that restaurant in particular?
1-because the food was good and the waiters were friendly.
2. Was the writer's birthday a "happy" one? Explain
2- No, It wasn't because the restaurant was crowded, the waiters were busy with
the tourists and there was no food left for them.
3. Why were waiters very busy on that day?
3-Because a party of tourists came to it and they ordered enormous quantities of
food.
B ) Choose the correct answer :
1. The restaurant was hardly ever crowded means……………………..
a) it was usually busy b) it was completely full
c) it was not always crowded d) it was always open
2. The underlined word means ....................:
a) delicious b) different c) great d) strange
5]-write a paragraph of 7 sentences on the following
“Which do you prefer life in the city or life in the village? Why?”

6]- The Novel… (The MOONSTONE)

A)-Answer three only of the following questions.
1- How would Sergeant Cuff trap Miss. Rachel to know the truth?
2- How was Rachel completely different from other girls her age?
3- How did Lady Verinder get the Indian diamond? What happened to it?
4- Why didn’t Mr. Franklin Blake trust his uncle Herncastle?
B)-Answer two only of the following comments.
5- "All our servants are trustworthy."
 6- “Could this be coincidence?”
7- “The loss of the diamond doesn’t seem to be a mystery to her."

7]-Poetry. (The Hunting song)

Waken lords and ladies gay,
On the mountain dawns the day;
All the jolly chase in here
With hawk and horse and hunting-spear;
Hounds are in their couples yelling.
Hawks are whistling, horns are knelling,
Merrily, merrily mingle they,
Waken, lords and ladies gay!
1-Paraphrase the above lines.
2- Pick up figures of speech.
Model Exam "2"
1]- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Two friends are making arrangements to visit their friend Ramy who is in hospital.
Adel : Hello, Kamel. … (1) Are you busy today?
Kamel : No, I'm not busy today. What's the matter?
Adel : We should go and visit our friend Ramy who is in hospital.
Kamel : … (2) Why is he in the hospital?
Adel : Because he had a terrible accident.
Kamel : … (3) When did it happen?
Adel : Yesterday in front of the conference Hall.
Kamel : I think that we should pay him a visit.
Adel : Of course, you are right.
Kamel : Shall we take him something?
Adel : Yes. … (4) We can take him a bunch of flowers.
Kamel : That's a good idea … (5) When will we visit him?
Adel : Tomorrow morning.
2] - Choose the correct word in brackets:
1- He earned a good (repetition – reputation – audition –recommendation) by his great
efforts at work.
2-Soldiers are trained to carry (on –over –out –away) orders without a question.
3-My father always (apologises – complains – packs –insists –guests) about the noise we
make while playing together.
4- I have great (villains – ambitions – courageous –jealous) to join the faculty of medicine.
5-City life is exciting as all the (authorities – differences – facilities – varities) are close by.
6-He managed to catch a beautiful (scenery –eclipse –glimpse –collapse) of the Red Sea.
7-I couldn’t believe that I ran (into – out of – over –away) my old friend Jason in Paris.
8-All the girls stopped (talking –to talk –to talking –talk)when the manager went into
class.
9-I (think –thinking –thinks –am thinking) we should stop working now.
10-The location of the stolen money remains a (mystic – mysterious – mystery –mist).
3] - Re-write the following sentences.
1. She was in the habit of eating boiled food when she was on a diet. (used)
1-She was used to eating boiled food when she was on a diet.
2. I have never met such a handsome man. (ever)
2-This is the most handsome man I have ever met.
3. He said that he hadn’t taken the jewel. (denied)
3-He denied taking the jewel.
4. On my way home ,I met brother. (When)
4-When I met my brother, I was going home.
5. How long has he been working in this hospital? (When…?)
5-When did he start working in this hospital?
4]-Read the passage and answer the questions below:
I have believed for a while that mobiles are harmful to our health, due to the exposure of
radiation. Scientists think that mobile phones should be used as little as possible. A lot of
scientists believe they are harmful to your health. Mobile phones are particularly bad for
children. The phone companies will tell you that they are safe. But remember they are
selling a product so they are hardly going to put you off buying their product by telling
you it is unsafe. In fact, research claims mobile phones could kill more people than
smoking. Wireless (Wi-Fi) can cause headaches, nausea, tiredness and memory loss in
some people. We have so much technology now there is 24 hour television, computers,
phones and so on. Electrical gadgets in the bedroom can also cause sleep problems. But if
you can’t do without them, at least make sure you don’t have a computer, wireless phone
or mobile in your bedroom or at least make sure that they are turned off. Cordless phones
emit a high amount of radiation. So keep your technology use to a limited amount of time
each day. Mobile phones can cause brain cancer if they are used for a long period of time
over the years. Always remember that your health is very important as you might find you
are unable to return to good health once you have lost it.
A – Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1. What do the phone companies tell us about mobile phones?
a) They are safe b) They are expensive
c) They are dangerous d) They are terrifying
2. Who are most affected by using mobile phones?
a) Adults b) Workers c) Children d) Mobile companies
B – Answer the following questions:
3. Why do phone companies say mobile phone use is safe?
3-To encourage people to buy their product.
4. What may “wireless” cause in human beings?
4- It can cause headaches, nausea, tiredness and memory loss in some people.
5. Why does the writer advise us not to have turned on wireless gadgets in our bedrooms?
5- Because they can cause sleep problems and brain cancer.
5]-write a paragraph of 7 sentences on the following.
“Planet Earth is calling for help! What should we do to help it?”
6]- The Novel… (The MOONSTONE)
A)-Answer three only of the following questions.
1- What different letter did Mr. Blake receive from Herncastle one day?
 2- Why did Herncastle want to get revenge on Lady Verinder?
3- What was Gabriel’s suggestion for Franklin to keep the diamond safe?
4- What was Lady Verinder's reaction on reading Herncastle's will?

B)-Answer two only of the following comments..

5- “Sometimes I think The Sands will be my grave."
6- "You are wrong because you can't be right."
7- "I think my wicked uncle may be trying to get revenge."

7]-Poetry.. (Bed In summer)

I have to go to bed and see.
The birds still hopping on the tree,
Or hear the grown –up people's feet
Still going past me in the street
1-Paraphrase the above lines.
2- Pick up figures of speech.
Good Luck

Model Exam "3"

1]- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
A:[1] What did you do last summer holiday?
B:I visited China in summer holiday.
A:[2] How did you travel there?
B:I travelled by plane.
A: [3] Was it the first time to go to China?
B:Yes, it was the first time to go to China.
A:[4]Where did you stay?
B:We stayed in a nice hotel.
A:How did you spend your time there?
B: [5]By going shopping.
2] - Choose the correct word in brackets:
1- She came (round – out – into –across) a fortune when her aunt died.
2-All good leaders should have special personal (quantities – qualities – equality-equally).
3-Don't forget to bring your (insect repellent – sunscreen – soap –torch) to protect your
skin from sunburn.
4-I can't get (over – on – up –back) with my new neighbors. They are very noisy.
5-The service of this hotel is excellent because of its wonderful (stuff – staff – stiff –sniff).
6-We'd better set (off – up – out –into) now before it's dark.
7-My little brother can't get (up – over – off –on) the shock of failing in the driving test.
8-He missed (to be –being –be –to being) with his family.
9-Don't forget (locking –lock –locked –to lock ) the door when you leave.
10-What's wrong with you? You (look –looks –are looking –has looked) sad.
 3] - Re-write the following sentences.
1. Mary is still doing her homework. [yet ]
1- Mary hasn't finished doing her homework yet.
2.I have never bought such an expensive mobile. [ever]
2-This is the most expensive mobile I have ever bought.
3.I last went to Alex when I was on holiday. [since]
3-I haven't been to Alex since I was on holiday.
4.The thief said that he hadn’t killed the boy. [denied]
4-The thief denied killing the boy.
5.As it gets dark, it gets frightening. [The….]
5- The darker it gets, The more frightening it gets.
4]-Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Yesterday I read the following story in the newspaper. The police got a message that a van
carrying large sums of money on its way to the bank had been robbed. Immediately some
police officers and soldiers hurried to the scene of the crime. After searching for about two
hours, they found the van. The driver and the guard were found in the van their hands were
tied behind their backs. After being freed the driver said, "I was stopped in the street by
people wearing police uniforms." One of them said, "If you shout we will shoot you". They
tied both of us and threw us into the back of the van. They took all the money and left in a
blue car. The police searched the place and the van very well. They also asked some people
who were around at that time. They asked all the employees of the bank and took the
numbers of the stolen bank notes. A few days later, the police arrested a man who was
trying to buy a new car. He paid the price of the car from the stolen money. He and five
followers were arrested and led to prison. The money was returned to the owner. I was
astonished when I read that the driver was one of the robbers.
A ) Answer these questions :
1. Why didn’t the drive shout for help?
1- Because he was the thief.
2. How many persons took part in the robbery?
2- Six men
3. How could the police arrest the robbers?
3- The police arrested a man who was trying to buy a new car. He paid the price of the
car from the stolen money.
B ) Choose the correct answer :
1. The stolen money belonged to ……….
a) the police b) the bank c) the robbers d) the soldiers
2. "He”, the underlined word in the fourth paragraph refers to ……… .
a) The robbers b) the police c) the driver d) the guard
3. The driver was tied with the guard in order to ……….
a) tell the truth b) help the police
c) deceive the police d) help the robbers
5]-write a paragraph of 7 sentences on the following.
“A character you admire most?”
6]- The Novel… (The MOONSTONE)
A)-Answer three only of the following questions.
1- Who did Superintendent Seegrave suspect? Why?
2-Why did Mr.Franklin think that Rosanna was mad?
3-What did Sergeant Cuff notice when he first arrived at the house?
4-What did both Seegrave and Sergeant Cuff think about the smear on the door?

B)-Answer two only of the following comments..

5-“They will never find the diamond or the person who took it.”
6-"You may have given us the clue to the mystery."
7-" The case is hopeless. The Indians are innocent."

7]-Poetry.. (Bed in summer)

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle –light
In summer, quite the other way
I have to go to bed by day
1-Paraphrase the above lines.
2- Pick up figures of speech.
Good Luck

Model Exam "4"

1]- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Reciptionist :Welcome sir , How can I help you?
Tourist : I'd like a… [1]double room, please.
Reciptionist :Have you made a reservation before ,sir?
Tourist : No, … [2]I haven't.
Reciptionist :We only have single rooms left right now,sir.would you take one?
Tourist :… [3]O.k. No problem.
Reciptionist : How long are you going to stay, sir?
Tourist :… [4]Three days.
Reciptionist : Will you kindly fill in this form?
Tourist : Sure.
Reciptionist :… [5] Would you like a room overlooking the sea?
Tourist :Yes, I'd like a room overlooking the sea ,please.
2] - Choose the correct word in brackets:
1-At large shopping centers, you can see a (varied –various – variety – vary) of expensive
shops.
2- There is a pretty garden with lots of (ranches – bushes – woods –branches) in the
picture.
 3- I prefer living in the village, I can't put (on – up –off –in) with the constant noise of the
city.
4- During the holiday we went on a guided (tower – tire – tour – true) of an ancient place.
5-Are you a country lover or a city (sticker – slicker – slipper –slender)?
6- I'm fed (off – up – on –with). I have lost my passport at the airport.
7-I'm very angry. The hotel (stole – overcharged – packed –suggested) me during my
holiday.
8-His (fringe – fridge – fragile –forager) health prevented him from taking part in the
competition.
9-It is Omar’s habit (going –to go –to going –goes) for walks on Fridays.
10-My father (sleeps –sleeping –was sleeping –is sleeping) when the phone rang.
3] - Re-write the following sentences.
1-Ali has more money than his brother. (as……as)
1-Ali doesn't have as little money as his brother.
2-The plane is the fastest means of transport. (than)
2-No means of transport is faster than the plane.
3-We needn’t hurry. We have already missed the bus. (It’s no …)
3- It's no use hurrying. We have already missed the bus.
4-We haven’t eaten out together for ages. (since)
4- It's ages since we last ate out together.
5-While having dinner, his mobile rang. (During)
5- During dinner, his mobile rang.
4]-Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Doctors do not always know what causes high blood pressure medically called
hypertension. But we know a few things about this disease. For example, men's
hypertension rates are much greater than women's. Besides the disease usually begins in
middle or old age and it sometimes runs in families.
Many people have high blood pressure without knowing it because there are usually no
obvious symptoms. If you want to know if "you have blood pressure, you have to ask your
doctor to check it for you.
If you have high blood pressure, you have to look for a solution. If you are heavy, losing
weight can sometimes help. Some people's blood pressure goes down when they give up
salt. Others can improve by learning how to relax and make the fullest use of the right kind
of exercise. Fortunately, it is possible to control high blood pressure today with proper
medicine. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems such as heart diseases, so it is
very important to control it.
A) Answer the following questions:
1- What should a person do to keep his blood pressure normal?
1-A person should lose weight, give up salt, relax and do exercise to keep his blood
pressure normal.
2- Why is it very important to control high blood pressure?
2- Because it can lead to serious problems such as heart diseases.
3- Why is gaining weight dangerous?
3-Because it can cause high blood pressure.
 4- Which sex is higher in hypertension rates male or female?
4- Male
B) Choose the best answer from a, b, c or d:
5- Hypertension requires ……… salt in food.
a) more b) less c) most d) much
6- It is ……… for a person to discover he is suffering from hypertenstion.
a) easy b) obvious c) vague d) difficult
7- The underlined pronoun "it" means ………
a) a disease b) blood c) pressure d) hypertension
5]-write a paragraph of 7 sentences on the following.
“Places of interest in Egypt”
6]- The Novel… (The MOONSTONE)
A)-Answer 5 only of the following questions.
1- Why did the detective think that Rosanna was an accomplice?
2-How would Sergeant Cuff trap Miss. Rachel to know the truth?
3- How did the detective's third prediction come true?
4-How could the smear be the clue to solve the mystery?
B)-Answer two only of the following comments..
1-" Come and see me tomorrow. I have something to say to you."
2-"I think the safest thing to do is to take it to the bank."
3-" The smear wasn’t there then."
7]-Poetry.. (Hunting song)
Waken lords and ladies gay,
The mist has left the mountain grey,
Springlets in the dawn are steaming
Diamonds on the brake are gleaming,
And foresters have busy been,
To track the buck in the thickest green,
Now we come to chant our lay,
Waken lords and ladies gay.
1-Paraphrase the above lines.
2- Pick up figures of speech.
Good Luck

Model Exam "5"

1]- Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Between Nabil and Adel about their future.
Adel : Hello , Nabil. I haven’t seen you for a long time. (1) What have you been doing?
Nabil : Trying to decide what to do with my future. (2) It's a very difficult decision.
Adel : Yes, I’m sure it must have been a very difficult decision to make.
(3) What have you decided to be? Or What is your decision?
Nabil : To become a civil engineer. First they are needed very much, not only in
Egypt but everywhere in the world. One would never be out of a job.
Adel : (4) What is second?
Nabil : Second, I like designing new buildings.
Adel : I wish you could achieve your goals in life.
Nabil : Thanks a lot. I hope the same to you.
2] - Choose the correct word in brackets:
1-My father is very interested in ancient (historical – history – historic – historian) of
Egypt.
2- How do you get (up – on – over –off) with the new boy in the neighborhood?
3-I can't get (up –over – off – on) with his bad behavior anymore.
4-It's important for everyone to have a/n (trusted –ambitious – stubborn –effective) friend
to tell him your secrets.
5-We all should do our best to save pandas from (extinct – extinction – excites –exception).
6-This town is familiar (to –with –for –of) me. I used to live here.
7-In the painting Elizabeth’s right hand is resting on a (globe –global –power –victory), this
symbolizes England’s mighty power.
8-The band stopped (to play –playing –play –played) and there was silence.
9-The (most –many –more –much) chocolate you eat, the fatter you'll get.
10The more he exercises, the (good –best –better –worst) he becomes
3] - Re-write the following sentences.
1-Janna didn’t finish her school work. (still)
1- Janna is still doing her school work.
2-I have studied English for two hours. (How long?)
2- How long have you been studying English?
3-They have played since 3 o'clock. (for)
3- The have played for two hours.
4-It is her habit to read in her spare time. (usually)
4-She usually reads in her spare time.
5-He hasn’t seen his brother for years. (ago)
5-He last saw his brother many years ago.
4]-Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Nothing we do in this world is done in isolation. It is now recognized that being able to
work successfully with other people is one of the major keys to success. In every situation
where you are in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all
successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders always break down.
Members of a leaderless group often begin to feel dissatisfied and frustrated .There are
often arguments between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear.
Some people are natural leaders. True leaders are born and you can spot them. They are
people who combine toughness, fairness and humour. Although a lot of people agree that
there are some natural- born leaders, most people now recognize that leadership can also
be taught in training courses which use activities and techniques to develop a range of
qualities which are necessary to be a good leader, such as self-confidence ,calmness and
intelligence. They also need to be able to work under pressure. Lastly, and probably
 most importantly, good leaders need to be sensitive, sociable and be able to get on with a
wide range of people. Good leadership is the ability to influence others and allow all
members of the group to contribute.
A ) Answer the following questions :
1- What are the qualities of good leaders ?
1- Self-confidence, calmness and intelligence and can work under pressure.
2-Why are people in a leaderless group often dissatisfied and frustrated ?
2- Becauste there are often arguments between them as there is nobody to keep the goals
clear.
3-Do you think that leadership is a natural born talent or learned skill? Write your opinion .
3-I think it is a natural born talent but it can also be taught in training courses.
4-A ccording to the passage What does a good Leadership mean?
4- It means the ability to influence others and allow all members of the group to
contribute.
B ) Choose the correct answer from a , b , c or d :
1- Successful leaders shouldn’t be ……… .
a) fair b) wise c) selfish d) experienced
2- Most people now recognize that they can ……leadership .
a) borrow b) offer c) export d) learn
3- the underlined word they refers to…….
a) true leaders b) arguments c) training courses d) leaders' work
5]-write a paragraph of 7 sentences on the following.
“What would you like to be in the future?”
6]- The Novel… (The MOONSTONE)
A)-Answer 5 only of the following questions.
1- What Did Rosanna ask the butcher to do for her? Why did she do that?
2-Why was Betteredge sure that Rosanna had killed herself?
3-Why did Penelope say the Indian men should be arrested?
4-How did Mr. Murthwaite frighten the jugglers?
B)-Answer two only of the following comments..
1-“The loss of the diamond doesn’t seem to be a mystery to her."
2-“That’s a long way round to get a letter to Cobb’s Hole.”
3-"If you tell her, I will give up the case and return to London."
7]-Poetry.. (Bed in Summer)
And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue
And I should like so much to play
To have to go to bed by day?
1-Paraphrase the above lines.
2- Pick up figures of speech.
Good Luck
Mrs.Ola Erian