HARAMAYA IFA BORU SPECIAL

BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOL

2016 E.C E NGLISH ENTRANCE
WORKBOOK (2005-2010) FOR GRADE
12

Caamsa 2016/ May 2024

HARAMAYA SPECIAL BOARDING
2NDRY SCHOOL (MAYA CITY)

ADELE SUB CITY

 PART ONE
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM THE FOUR GIVEN ALTERNATIVES
SECTION ONE: Word order (1-5)
Directions: The following words are not in the proper order. When put in the right order, they
make correct English sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is correct.
1. She in do the what you evenings know does.
A) What she does do you know in the evenings?
B) In the evenings do you know what she does?
C) Do you in the evenings know what she does?
D) Do you know what she does in the evenings?

2. Looking have we over you all been for

A) We have been looking for you all over.
B) We all have been looking over for you .
C) You have been looking
D) All over you have been looking for we.

3. Him you like son like we and your seeing laugh.

A)You like your son and we like seeing laugh them.
B) You laugh like seeing your son and we like him.
C) We like him laugh and your son like seeing him.
D) We like seeing him laugh like you your son.

4. Get to at tea six up we o'clock drink.

A) To drink at six o'clock tea we get up.
B) We get up at six o'clock to drink tea.
C) We drink up tea to get at six o'clock.
D) We get up to drink tea at sis o'clock.

5. World I the sail to around want.

A)To sail around the world I want
B) I want around the world to sail.
C) I want to sail around the world.
D) Around the world I want to sail.

SECTION TWO: - PARAGRAPH COHERENCE (6-12)

DIRECTIONS: - When put in the correct order, sentences a-e in each of the questions from 6-12
make up a complete paragraph. From the alternatives A-D give in each case, choose the letter
that contains the correct order of the sentences.

6.
a. It saves time and reduces potential expense.
b. It also makes the communication easy and very quick.
c. Effective communication is vital to any business anywhere in the world.
d. For instance, mobile phones help to reduce travel and associated expenses.

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e. Information technology provides the tools for such communication
A) d e a b c
B) c e a d b
C) c d a b e
D) c a b e d

7.
a. I'm not very patient with people.
b. I am also good at mending things.
c. I don't really want to work with lots of people.
d. I help my neighbors when something is broken
e. I am not good at languages but I'm good at science.

A) a c d b e
B) e b d a c
C) d b a e c
D) b d c a e

8.
a. It has only one room.
b. Konjit's house is a hut.
c. The room is divided into three sections.
d. The three section are bedroom, kitchen and pantry.
e. A bed and a bigt wooden box are in bedroom section.

A) e b a d c
B) c a d b e
C) e a c d e
D) d e c b a

9.
a. The first thing I do is work out.
b. My morning ritual is the same every day.
c. After that I put on my make up and leave home.
d. When I have school, I have to do a lot of things.
e. When I finish working out, I take a shower, fix my hair and get dressed.
A) a d c e b
B) d e b c a
C) e a b d c
D) b d a e c

10.
a. One of my favourite things to do is wash my car.
b. People say they can tell about a person by their shoes.
c. Here is the thoughtful process I follow to wash my car.
d. A clean car says Iﾐm proud and I feel good about my self.
e. I say that you can tell about a person by how clean his car is.
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 A) b e d a c
B) c a b d e
C)ebcda
D) a d b e c

11.
a. Idir, in our society, has a long history.
b. The assistance includes material, financial and labour.
c. Members contribute certain amount of money every month.
d. Some Idirs, nowadays, are involved in even more useful activities.
e. Then they get assistance when the member or one of his family dies.
A) a d c e b
B) a c e b d
C) d a c e b
D) a c d e b

12.
a. But unfortunately, it got so furious.
b. Unlike we thought, it was a wild cat.
c. I was playing hide and seek with friends.
d. We were happy thinking we could take it home.
e. Then my cousin and I discovered an abandoned cat.
A) e a b d c
B) e d a b c
C) c e a b d
D) c e d a b

SECTION THREE: - READING COMPREHNSION (13-26)

DIRECTIONS:- Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions according to the
information there in. Each question has choices, A-D.
Choose the best alternative:
1. When I was in junior high school, my parents gave me a typewriter. My friends Amy Neff and
Carol stein often walked with me to my house after school. We closed my bedroom and spent the
afternoon giggling-or rolling on the carpet, howling with lunatic laughter as we tapped out silly
limericks and satirical stories on my typewriter. Once we even wrote a play.
2. Our after-school typing was not homework. We rambled wherever our teenage imaginations
took us; we explored words widely for the pure fun of it, with no exam or report cards in mind.
We practiced literacy risk taking and problem solving, honed our language skills and learning
perseverance, all with no fear of failure- because we were playing. Few children today have time
for this kind of after _school play. There is too much homework. Parentﾐs concerns about
overload have become a familiar story as schools all over the country pile on homework in a mis-
aimed response to criticism that they were teaching too little. Some elementary teachers
routinely assign time- consuming work in a each of three or four academic subjects every night.
3. Amy Neff, one of the friends who helped me enjoy my typewriter in junior high, learned at
school meeting in May that in fifth grade her 10 year-old daughter would have an hour and a
half to two hours of homework seven days a week, plus special projects. "The idea is that, under
avalanche of work, children should learn to organize their time efficiently," she wrote me in an e
_mail message. "Nobody has mentioned creativity; ideas and content of what is learned. Just
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doing LOTS,FAST!"
4. The parents and grandparents of today's children had time "playing around" with stamp
collections or model airplanes, writing a fairy-tale, selling lemonade or not realize is that these
kinds of interests and hobbies are just as important as academic learning.
5. Many successful adult have a childhood history of freewheel play. Louis Ignarro, a Nobel Prize
winning pharmacologist, had six successively complex chemistry sets and played with model
rockets. When Letty cottin Pogerbin, president of the authors Guid, an association of published
writers, was 9, she spent afternoon writing and drawing for a monthly magazine she printed on a
primitive press called hectograph. She charged friends and family 3 cents a copy and then mailed
each copy with a 3 cent stamp. She recalls now, " I never understood why the magazine did not
make a profit." But that is just the point: when kids play, they are fee to experiment and learn
from experiences, without worrying about how well they are performing.
6. Though homework has a clear benefit in high school, there is on research showing that any
amount of it advances the education of elementary school kids. They may be stuffing a great deal
of information in to their heads, but after an hour or two, children lose any eagerness or joy they
have in learning. Theat is important because research has show that when children enjoy it, their
learning is deeper, richer, and longer- lasting.
7. Parents do have some recourse. They can meet with principals and teachers, organize other
parents, and protests. Parents in several communities have prevailed upon school districts to
enact homework limits. For their children, at least, there may still be time to indulge in the
ancient and powerful medium for learning known as play.

13. In paragraph 2, the author maintains that children lean best when:
A)They are given a lot of homework.
B) They have time for play after school.
C) School do not give them homework.
D) They do homework with a typewriter.

14. As used in paragraph 2, which one can be the best definition of honed?
A) Knew
B) learned
C) improved
D) acquired

15. As implied in paragraph 2, what is the criticism directed to elementary teachers?

A) They are teaching too little.
B) They are not giving enough homework.
C) They teach children a familiar story.
D) They do not assign interesting work to children.

16. One major issue the author mentioned about the parents and grandparents of today's
children is that they:
A) Had no fear or failure at school.
B) Were not given home work to do after school
C) Had time for out of school interest and hobbies
D) Did not realize that after school play enhanced learning.

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17. Which of the following words did the author use in paragraph 2 to refer to the development
of their determined attitude through after school 1 play?
A) Literacy
B) Perseverance
C) Imagination
D) Risk-taking

18. The author her childhood experience to:

A) Show that she had good friends to play with.
B) Describe how she spent her after school hours.
C) Show how, through play, they were learning.
D) Tell us that she used a type writer to do her homework.

19. The tone of the author can best be describe as:

A) Dismissive
B) Argumentative
C) emphatic
D) compassionate

20. The author looks at the issue of homework and after-school play from:
A) Teachers' and parents' perspectives.
B) Her own and her friends' perspectives.
C) School principals' and parents' perspectives.
D) Her friends', teachers', and parents' perspectives.

21. Who sent the author an e-mail message?

A) Amy Neff
B) Louis Ignarro
C) Carol stein
D) Letty Cottin Pogrebin

22. Which one of the following is true about homework?

A) It may advance learning in high school.
B) It stuffs kids' head with useful information.
C) In enhances kids' imagination and creativity.
D) It helps elementary school kids' organize their time.

23. According to paragraph 7, which one is the recourse parents are reported to have?
A) Enacting homework limits.
B) Meeting with principals and teachers.
C) Protesting against childrenﾐs overload
D) Allowing their children to learn through play

24. Which one of the following is among the major issues raised by the author?

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 A) Exams and report cards are a threat to childrenﾐs learning
B) Too much play and too little homework advance kids learning
C) All successful adults have a childhood history of freewheeling play
D) Through play, children experiment and learn from their experiences

25. Elementary teachers responded to the criticism directed at them by:

A) Giving special projects
B) Telling kids familiar stories.
C) Giving too much homework
D) Teaching kids to organize their time efficiently

26. The idea is ... (paragraph 3) what does the word idea refer to?
A) Special projects
B) Too much homework
C) purpose of homework
D) Amy purpose for the e-mail

SECTION FOUR: VOCABULARY (25-57)

DIRECTIONS: Questions 27-46 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative
words/phrase, A-D, given below each question. Choose that one that best completes each
sentence.
27. Several students are _________ at the prospect of joining university next year.
A) incited
B) relaxed
C) surprised
D) excited

28. The _______ placed a sticker on each piece of cake she checked for quality.
A) Spectator
B) supervisor
C) inspector
D) director

29. The hotel _______ brought our luggage to our rooms.

A) Reporter
B) porter
C) supporter
D) importer

30. Linda ______ her request for a vacation to her boss.

A) Emitted
B) permitted
C) submitted
D) omitted

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31. Lensa, who is always worried about her weight, eats like a/an ______
A) Bird
B) ant
C) pig
D) elephant

32. Children are naturally _______ about the world around them.
A) Inquisitor
B) requisite
C) inquisitive
D) notorious

33. Many people have a/an ______ about flying and wonﾐt travel by plane.
A) Hysteria
B) nostalgia
C) phobia
D) accident

34. Laptop computer are ______ they allow work to be done in many different locations.
A) Potable
B) durable
C) portable
D) sizable

35. These people seem to be________ . They need additional protein and vitamins.
A) Hungry
B) malnourished
C) Starving
D) impoverished

36. I appreciate you for the enormous_________. I felt so moved and encouraged.
A) completion
B) supplement
C) complement
D) compliment

37. Children are supposed to__________their parents.

A) Obey
B) oblige
C) abide
C) obligate

38. This time round, we'll need to send out the police in_______ clothes to catch the criminals is.
A) simple

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 B) plaine
C) casual
D) uniform

39. There have been sporadic_________ in all comers of the city almost the whole year.
A) ritots
B) stalks
C) revellions
D) revolutions

40. Olantu was_________to go to her new school. She did not know any of the students in there.
A) resilent
B) reluctant
C) restless
D) repellent

41. He__________in bed the whole day. He had a terrible headache.

A) lie
B) lay
C) lied
D) laid

42. We cannot____________AIDS by eating hot pepper.

A) protect
B) spread
C) prevent
D) project

43. As a child, I sometimes lied to my mother. This led her to_____________me even today.
A) mistreat
B) mistake
C) mistrust
D) mishandle

44. This yearﾐs beauty is very stiff. It is difficult to predict the winner.
A) rivalry
B) contention
C) contest
D) competition

45. Ato Lema spent almost three years in prison for a crime he did not .
A) commit
B) commute
C) conduct
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46. Have you ever a situation or formed a wrong first impression?

A misjudged
B) disrespected
C) mislaid
D) disrupted

Substitution (47-57)
Directions: Question 47-57 each has an underlined work or phrase. There are four alternatives
A-D given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the
given sentence if substituted for the underlined word or phrase.

47. Please, hear with me until I finish this. It is very urgent.

A) tolerate
B) encourage
C) help
D) adise

48. This one here is faulty. If you need it badly, we can give you at a discount.
A) for less money
B) without counting
C) as it is
D) for free

49. It was just a shot in the dark. No wonder he got it all wrong.
A) a blind money
B) a bad proposal
C) a silly mistake
D) a deliberate attack

50. She had a hard time concealing her emotions.

A) hiding
B) conceiving
C) sharing
D) correcting

51. Have you seen his handwriting? It was so illegible everyone wondered what it meant.
A) ugly
B) invisible
C) untidy
D) unreadable

52. When the thief saw the police officers. It is face went as white as a sheet.
A) terrified
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C) motivated
D) annoyed

53. Stop shouting! I am trying to get a grasp of what is happening.

A) observe
B) absorb
C) report
D) understand

54. He is leaving. I think he has a bigger fish to fry.

A) Something bigger to eat.
B) Additional cooking to do.
C) Some more money to collect.
D) Something more important to do.

55. That was a concert where Teddy Afro stole the show but to many it wasn't surprising.
A) Sang others songs.
B) Cheated the audience.
C) Got attention and praise.
D) Took advantage undeservedly.

56. He is sure of himself that he can finish it in time.

A) confidant
B) confident
C) confidante
D) confidential

57. I couldn't still make up my mind about what to study at university.

A) limit
B) judge
C) plan
D) decide

SECTION FIVE: GRAMAR (58-85)

DIRECTION: Questions 58 _ 85 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words or
phrases. A _ D given below each question. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
58. I will see you when I____________back.
A) get
B) will got
C) got
D) would get

59. Jobs that call for strength and muscle no longer exist in the numbers that they
once____________.
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 A) do
B) were
C) did
D) exist

60. Rains cause soil erosion,_______________away millions of tones of precious top soil every
year.
A) carrying
B) have carried
C) carried
D) are carrying

61. Talent is like a plant that needs__________. Watered, and pruned.

A) feeding
B) to feed
C) food
D) to be fed

62. The rich aren't____________ the poor.

A) happier than
B) as happier than
C) as happier as
D) so happier than

63. Last night, I __________sleep well because I had been drinking too much coffee.
A) wouldn't
B) couldn't
C) can't
D) shouldn't

64. If I saw anyone cheating on this exam, I certainly _______________report the case to the
invigilator.
A) will
B) would
C) could
D) shall

65. When I heard the news, I ________________.

A) delighted
B) was delighted
C) was delighting
D) have been delighted

66. The suspect told the police officer that he____________the cash box.

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 A) takes
B) has taken
C) took
D) had taken

67. You _____________ to do your homework before you went out.

A) are supposing
B) were supposed
C) supposed
D) were supposing

68. Either of them____________to blame. They know the only key we have is with them.
A) is
B) has
C) are
D) have

69. Should the machine fail, everybody_______________to evacuate and report to the operator.
A) is
B) will
C) has
D) have

70. Most of the people I met were alert___________ the dangers of deforestation. They never
allow anyone to cut down a tree.
A) of
B) to
C) on
D) at

71. The movie was so ________________that everybody felt like they were in a different world.
A) thrilling
B) horrifying
C) confusing
D) instigating

72. He fell of his horse a month ago and now he is on a_______________ stick.
A) catching
B) supporting
C) walking
D) leaning

73. It is sad but ________________seems to care about the prisoners. Please make sure they have
lunch.

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 A) nobody
B) everybody
C) anybody
D) somebody

74. Sorry. You can't speak to Mahlet. She____________ a bath.

A) have
B) is having
C) does
D) has

75. I feel that______________ loves me from the group, so I have to join another one.
A) everyone
B) someone
C) anyone
D) no one

76. Whatever the discussion is about, no one________________pays attention to my suggestion.

A) never
B) forever
C) ever
D) yet

77. Her husband abuses her a lot and now she has decided to run . She says there cannot be
any______________life.
A) cheaper
B) happier
C) poorer
D) tougher

78. She came _____________ just to say hello. She was so kind.
A) by
B) on
C) in
D) for

79. If you see any unattended bag, you________________immediately report to us.

A) may
B) must
C) will
D) ought to

80. They started early ______________ get there before noon.

A) so as to

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C) so that
D) so that to

81. Application are accepted only if you submit them no ______________than the end of this
month. That is the deadline.
A) later
B) faster
C) after
D) sooner

82. Caffeine ____________ to cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache and irritability.
A) is known
B) has known
C) knows
D) know

83. I was with her for dinner. She _______________ the car which they claim disappeared
around 7 pm.
A) won't have stolen
B) would have stolen
C) couldn't steal
D) can probably steal

84. In my life, I ______________ had money counted in four digits. Poor me!
A) have never
B) haven't never
C) am never
D) am not have

85. Our departure is only a week away, but we haven't got our tickets_________________. Isn't
that something to worry about?
A) yet
B) still
C) now
D) still now

SECTION SIX: Communicative Activities (86-105)

DIRECTION: Questions 86-105 are presented in a form of dialogue. The part said by one of the
speakers is given, and a blank space is left for the other. For each of the blank spaces, four
alternatives answers, A-D , are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the
dialogue.
86. Tola: Let's go out for a drink.
Bereket: _____________.
A) who else is coming?

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 B) Why do you like drinks?
C) Drinks are means of socializing.
D) I would rather like going to the theatre.

87. Secretary: May I help you?

Visitor: ________________.
A) why do you ask?
B) What kind of help?
C) What do you mean?
D) Can I see the boss, please?

88. Brother: life is getting more and more expensive here. Shall we leave for another place?
Sister:_____________________.
A) how much do you earn now?
B) I guess it is the same everywhere.
C) How much do you need for your food?
D) True! Everybody is complaining these days.

89. Student:_______________. Friend: Certainly. Imagine he wasn't in our group!

A) Do they like Gebre?
B) Isn't Gebre so entertaining?
C) Isn't Gebre always laughing?
D) Is Gebre doing our assignment?

90. Nana: Dad is getting us a new TV set. I am excited.

Chala: _____________.
A) I can't believe that!
B) Is your dad rich enough?
C) How much is he going to pay?
D) Many people around do not have a TV set.

91. Belay: everybody should contribute. This is for the good of the community.
Kiros: ________________.
A) I can't agree more.
B) Can everybody offer it?
C) Health centres are important.
D) Each of us is to pay birr 5,000

92. Alem:_______________.
Thomas: No way! I'll need it tomorrow.
A) Do you need your money back soon?
B) When should I pay you back the money?
C) Can I pay you back the money next week?
D) Do you need your money back tomorrow?

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93. Kuku:________________
Lili: Delicious! The cook must be great.
A) Was the cook so good?
B) Did you enjoy the dinner?
C) What was the dinner like?
D) What does the dinner like?

94. Teacher: what are your favourite things to do at weekends?

Student: ________________.
A) I like sight _ seeing.
B) I don't quite like shopping.
C) I'm going swimming this weekend.
D) I'm not doing anything this weekend.

95. Teacher: What was the weather like here yesterday?

Student: ____________.
A) It rains everyday.
B) I think it is a lovely day.
C) It was sunny and warm.
D) I did not out yesterday.

96. Abebe: Why did you go to Gambella?

Kibret:______________.
A) It is very hot there.
B) To visit my birth place.
C) It is a rapidly growing town.
D. The people are very friendly.

97. Lilu: Hi Beza. Itﾐs me.

Beza: Hello, Lilu! Where __________________all day?
A) were you
B) are you
C) have you been
D) had you been

98. Teacher: How do you like your younger sister? Student:_________________.

A) she's a smart girl.
B) She's my favourite.
C) She's still at school.
D) She's not old enough for marriage.

99. Bontu: Did you know she took your camera?

Chaltu: _________________
A) I know she is very bad.
B) Cameras need care to handle.
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D) How dare she? She didnﾐt ask me for it.

100. Tamrat: well, let's go to the cinema.

Hailu: _________________.
A) Do we have time to study?
B) When did we go there last?
C) Ok. Which film do you want to see?
D) Sylvester Stallone is a very good actor.

101. Abera: Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?
Bekele: ______________.
A) It's after breakfast.
B) There is no time around here.
C) I'm sorry. I don't have a watch.
D) Never mind. I don't have a watch.
102. Passenger 1: Excuse me; I think those seats facing the front are ours.
Passenger 2:_________________.
A) Oh, I'm sorry. We know they were reserved.
B) Oh, what a shame! I like seats facing the front.
C) I'm afraid the seats are not comfortable enough.
D) Oh, I'm sorry. We did not know they were reserved.
103. Father: I think you'll pass this examination with very good grades. You have been studying hard over the
last months.
Son:______________________________.
A) I haven't decided yet my field of study.
B) I can't tell you about my excitement, Dad.
C) I think I won't pass the exam. I did not study hard, actually.
D) I don't think I'll pass the exam. I did not study hard enough.
104. Teacher: _________________.
Student: I get out of bed.
A) What time do you get up?
B) Do you ever get up before six?
C) Who gets up first in your family?
D) What do you do first in the morning?
105. You: Good morning.______________.
Guest: No, thanks.
A) Can I help?
B) What is the matter?
C) How do you do?
D) Can I have coffee please?
SECTION SEVEN: Writing (106-120)
Direction: The following questions are related to different types of writing read each of them very carefully
and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D, given.
106. Once up on a time there was an emperor who loved to spend his money on expensive things. This is most
likely an introductory part of a writing that is:

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B) Descriptive
C) expository
D) argumentative
107. According to government records, the number of men working or looking for work fell to a record low in the
early part of 2012. But I don't think this reflects the realities of everyday life. This is most likely the introductory
part of a writing that is:
A) narrative
B) argumentative
C) expository
D) description
108. Walk along the road in front of the post office until you come to the football field. Behind the football field
there is a street with a vegetable market. There is a cafe opposite the vegetable market. I'm living in the villa
located just next to the market. This is most likely taken from a piece of writing that is:
A) descriptive
B) expository
C) narrative
D) argumentative
109. Love to you all! Which part of a letter does this line go in?
A) body
B) closing
C) salutation
D) introduction
110. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) "What is the population of Ethiopia?", the teacher asked.
B) "What is the population of Ethiopia, the teacher asked?
C) "What is the population of Ethiopia"? The teacher asked.
D) "What is the population of Ethiopia," the teacher asked.
111. One of the reservations that people have about this one is that it has radioactive elements in it. Very
important is, however, if it has these elements in the amount that could be harmful to the user. Personally, I
say this cannot be ?. This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) descriptive
B) argumentative
C) narrative
D) expository
112. Which one of the following sentences has correct punctuations?
A) Mamo said, "Every dog has its day;" however, I didn't understand what it meant.
B) Mamo said, " every dog has its day"; however, I didn't understand what it meant.
C) Mamo said, "Every dog has its day"; however, I didn't understand what it meant.
D) Mamo said, "every dog has its day;" however, I didn't understand what it meant.
113. Which one of the following is most likely an instruction on how to operate a camera?
A) Use flashlight only in daylight.
B) Remove battery when not in use.
C) Do not give your camera to anyone.
D) Keep cameras out of reach of children.
114. Not suitable for children under 18! This is most likely a warning:

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 A) in a movie
B) on a box of whisky
C) in an X-ray room
D) on a pack of cigarettes.
115. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) restaurant
B) extention
C) cafteria
D) vollyball
116. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) scent
B) conscent
C) omniscient
D) reminiscent
117. We then found bothy lying on the floor soaked in their own blood. There was no question that the shot
was from a short distance as something that looked like content of the head lay close to what used to be the
skull. The police officer stood thunderstruck. ... this is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) Narrative
B) Argumentative
C) Descriptive
D) Expository
118. The most appropriate closing to a memo you send to a colleague working in the same office with you
would be:
A) Bye,
B) Faithfully,
C) Good bye,
D) Truly yours,
119. We regret having to report delays in dispatching our order of .... This is a typical example of a line taken
from a letter of
A) dispatch
B) delivery
C) collection
D) complaint
120. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) We visit three places: Jimma; Oromia, Sheire; Tigray, and Dessie; Amhara.
B) We visit three places: Jimma, Oromia; Shire, Tigray; and Dessie, Amhara.
C) We visit three places, Jimma; Oromia, Shire; Tigray, and Dessie; Amhara.
D) We visit three places: Jimma, Oromia; Shire, Tigray; and, Dessie, Amhara

Answer Key
1.D 11.D 21.D 31.A 41.B 51.C 61.D 71.B 81.A 91.A 101.C 111.A
2.B 12.D 22.B 32.A 42.A 52.A 62.A 72.C 82.A 92.C 102.D 112.C
3.D 13.B 23.C 33.C 43.C 53.D 63.B 73.A 83.C 93.B 103.D 113.A
4.B 14.A 24.C 34.C 44.D 54.D 64.B 74.B 84.A 94.A 104.D 114.A
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5.C 15.A 25.C 35.B 45.A 55.C 65.B 75.D 85.A 95.C 105.A 115.A
6.C 16.D 26.B 36.D 46.A 56.B 66.C 76.D 86.D 96.B 106.A 116.A
7.A 17.C 27.D 37.A 47.C 57.D 67.C 77.D 87.D 97.C 107.C 117.C
8.C 18.C 28.C 38.C 48.A 58.A 68.A 78.C 88.B 98.B 108.A 118.B
9.D 19.B 29.B 39.A 49.A 59.C 69.C 79.B 89.D 99.D 109.B 119.B
10.A 20.B 30.C 40.B 50.A 60.A 70.A 80.A 90.A 100.C 110.A 120.D

PART TWO
SECTION ONE : Word order(1-5)
Directions: The following words are not in the proper order. When put in the right order, they make
correct English sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is correct. the correct order
of the sentences.
1. Us him and go up and pick
A) Let him go and pick up us.
B) Let him up and go pick us.
C) Let him go up and us pick.
D) Let us go and pick him up

2. Carefully work you did your check?

A) Did you work your check carefully?
B) Did carefully you check your work?
C) Did you carefully check you work?
D) Your work did you carefully check?

3. People going to many invite party are to your you?

A) Are you going to invite many people to your party?
B) Are your many people going to invite you to party?
C) Are your many party going to you people to invite?
D) Are you going to many party to invite your people?

4. Many got you how sisters have

A) How many got sisters do you have?
B) How many of you have sisters got?
C) How many sisters have you got?
D) How many have you got sisters?

5. For and join come us celebration the?

A) Come and join for us at the celebration.
B) For us, the celebration come and join.
C) Come and join the celebration for us.
D) Come and join us for the celebration.

SECTION TWO: Word order(6-10)<br>Directions: When put in the correct order, sentences a-e in
each of the questions from 6-10 make up a complete paragraph. From the alternatives A-D given in
each case, choose the letter that contains the correct order of the sentences.<br><br>6. a. This is the
planet Venus.<br> b. Venus is our nearest neighbor.<br> c. However, no plants or animals could
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exist on Venus.<br> d. There is no oxygen in the air and the planet is without water.<br> e. in
the evening just after sunset we see a bright object in the west.<br>
A) d e c a b
B) a e b c d
C) b c a d e
D) e a b c d

7. a. Dallol is found in the Afar Region of Ethiopia.

b. it is one of the lowest and hottest areas of the world.
c. Temperatures can reach as high as 145oc in the sun.
d. This makes the place very difficult for wild life to live and vegetation to grow
e. There is no rain for most of the year, and the highest annual rainfall is only 200mm

A) c e a d
B) b a b c e d
C) e c a b d
D) c a b e d

8. a. This may not be practical as it is at the expensive end.

b. segregation of was te should also be seriously considered.
c. cities must look at their waste economy and invest in re-use.
d. This helps to clean up relatively less toxic waste to irrigate fields.
e. For instance, Singapore uses membrane technology to clean up waste water.

A) c e a b d
B) c b e d a
C) c d e b a
D) c a b e d

9. a. Informative speech is meant to convey knowledge.

b. she/he should also organize her/ his speech coherently.
c. Its application in other spheres of life is also common.
d. This type of speech is mostly practiced in the academia.
e. The user of such speech should prepare her/himself very well.
A) a d c e b
B) a c d e b
C) a c e b d
D) a e d b c

10. a. Every year one million children die of malaria

b. Malaria is very common in many parts of the world
c. However, people must also cooperate to stop its spread.
d. Governments have special programmes to control malaria.
e. Many others cannot go to school or work because to malaria.
A) a b c e d
B) b a e d c

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D) a e b c d

SECTION THREE : reading comprehension [11- 24]

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Each
question has four choices. Choose the best alternative
1.If you suffer from shyness, you are not alone, for shyness is a universal phenomenon. According to
recent research,"close to 50 percent of the general population report that they currently experience
some degree of shyness in their lives. In addition, close to 80 percent to people report having felt shy,
at some point in their lives". As shyness is so prevalent in the world, it is not surprising that social
scientists are learning more about the cause. They have found that shyness in an individual can result
from both biological and environmental factors.
2. Recent research reveals that some individuals are genetically pre disposed to shyness. In other
words, some people are born shy. Researchers show signs of shyness: they are quieter and more
vigilant. Researchers have identified psychological differences between sociable and shy babies that
show up as early as two months. In one study, two-month-olds who were later identified as shy
children reacted with signs of stress to stimuli such as moving mobiles and tape recordings of human
voices: increased heart rates, jerky movements of arms and legs, and excessive crying. Further
evidence of the genetic basis of shyness is the fact that parents and grandparents of non-shy children
more often say they were shy as children than parents and grandparents of shy children.
3. However, environment can, at least in some cases, triumph over biology. A shy child may lose much
of his or her shyness. On the other hand, many people who were not shy as children become shy as
adults, a fact that points to environmental or experiential causes.
4. The environmental cause of shyness may be a child's home and family life. Children who grew up
with a difficult relationship with parents or a dominating older sibling are likely to be inhibited in
social interactions. Another factor is the fact that today's children are growing up in smaller and fewer
relatives living nearby. Growing up in single-parents homes or homes in which both parents work full
time , children may not have the socializing experience of frequent visits by neighbours and friends.
Because of their lack of social skills, they begin to feel socially inhibited, or shy, when they start
school.
5. A second environmental cause of shyness in an individual may be one's culture . In a large study
conducted in several nations, 40 percent of participants in the United states rated themselves as shy,
compared to 57 percent in Japan and 55 percent in Taiwan. Of the countries participating in the study,
the lowest percentage of shyness was found in Israel, where the rate was 31 percent.
6. Researchers Henderson and Zimbardo say, "One explanation of the cultural difference between
Japanese and Israelis lies in the way each culture deals with attributing credit for success and blame for
failure. In Japan, an individual's performance success is credited externally to parents, grandparents,
teachers, and others, while failure is entirely blamed on the person. 'Therefore, Japanese learn not to
take risks in public and rely instead on group-shared decisions. "In Israel, the situation is entirely
reversed," according to Henderson and Zimbardo. "Failure is extremely attributed parents,teachers,
coachs, freinds, and Anti semitism, and other sources while all performance success is credited to the
individual's enterprise." The consequence is that is realis are free to take since there is nothing to lose
by trying.
7. In addition to family and culture, technology may play a role as well. In the United states, the
number of young people who report being shy has risen from 40 percent to 50 percent in recent years.
The rising numbers of shy young people may be," due in part to the growing dependence on non-
human forms of communication, coming about as a result of our huge advance in technology.
Watching television, playing video games, and surfing the Web have displaced recreational activities
that involve social interaction for many young people. Adults, too, are becoming more isolated as a
result of technology. Face-to-face interactions with bank tellers,gas station attendants, and store clerks
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are no longer necessary because people can use machines to do their banking , fill their gas tanks, and
order merchandise. College students take online telecourses. Telecommuters work at home, giving up
daily contact with coworkers. Everyone texts, e-mails, and converses anonymously in online chat
rooms. As a result, people have less opportunity to socialize in person. Eventually , they increasingly
become awkward at it and start avoiding it altogether. Source: writing A Lademic English, 2006] in
short, they become shy.
11. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
A) Because of a lack of socializing experience, many children grow up in single-parent homes.
B) Children who get frequent visits from friends or neighbors are less likely to feel socially
inhibited
C) Children who grow up in homes in which both parents work full time have no relatives living
nearby
D)Children who grow in homes in which both parents work full time have a difficult relationship
with their parents.

12. Which of the following best summarizes the main cause of shyness?
A) Culture, home and family
B) family relatives and single-parents
C) genetics, environment and technology
D) television, video games and web pages

13.As used in paragraph 7, who does our "...coming about as a result of our huge technological
advances" refer to?
A) Shy adults
B) The society at large
C) Readers of the passage
D) Author of the passage

14. Which of the following does the author mention as evidence of the prevalence of shyness?
A) Shyness is a universal phenomenon.
B) Shyness can result from biological and environmental factors.
C) Research has found that some individuals are genetically predisposed to shyness.
D) Nearly half of the general population asked reported to have experienced some degree of
shyness.

15. As used in the text, which of the following does the author mention as evidence of the genetic basis
of shyness?
A) Parents of shy children are genetically predisposed to shyness.
B) More parents of shy children admitted they were shy as adults than parents of non-shy children.
C) More parents of shy children admitted they were shy as children than parents of non-shy
children.
D) Environment had more impact on the parents of non-shy children than it had on parents of shy
children

16. As used in paragrph 2, which of the following words has nearly the same meaning as quick sudden
movement_ ?

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 A) Vigilant
B) stimuli
C) stress
D) jerky

17. In paragraph 3, the purpose of the author in using the statement " Mnay people who were not shy as
children become shy as adults." is perhaps to show the:
A) genetic basis of shyness:
B) impact of the environment on human behavior.
C) Relationship between genetics and environment.
D) Role of genetics in determining human behavior.

18. As implied in paragraph 4, which of the following is the benefit of frequent neighbors' or friends'
visits to children?
A) It helps children not to become shy.
B) It helps children to grow up quickly.
C) It develops children's socializing skills.
D) It develops a good relationship between children and their parents.

19. According to the text, which one of the following best explains why children feel socially inhibited
when they start school?
A) Having few relatives.
B) Grew up in a small family.
C)Having inadequate social skills.
D) Growing up in a single-parent home.

20. Which of the following statement is true according to the information in passage?
A) Japanese learn to take risks in public.
B) In Israel, success is credited to parents.
C) In Japan, success is attributed to an individual.
D) In Israel, failure is externally attributed to parents.

21. Which of the following is an example of a human form of communication?

A) Surfing the Web in an office.
B) Talking to gas station attendants.
C) Playing video games after school.
D) Watching television in one's room.

22. As used in Paragraph 7, what does it in eventually, they increasingly become awkward at it.. refer
to?
A) Technology
B) Face-to-face interactions Anonymous conversation.
C) Anonymous conversation
D) Non-human form of communication

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23.Huge advances seen in technology have led to the growing dependence on non-human forms of
communication. This, according to the author, has resulted in
A) Watching television too much.
B) An increase in the number to shy people.
C) Making face-to-face communication necessary.
D) The difference between Japanese and Israelis cultures.

24. In which of the following countries has culture been reported to have the least effect on an
individual's shyness?
A) Japan
B) Taiwan
C. Israel
D. United States of America

A. Completion [25-41]
DIRECTIONS: questions 25-41 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words, A-D given
below each question. Choose the word that best completes the sentences
25. Let us____________the decision until next week. There could be unexpected changes.
A) Pass
B) by pass
C) defer
D) differ

26. Can you go to the___________ and ask her if they have a pen? I lost mine this morning.
A) Station
B) stationer
C) stationary
D) stationery

27. Is it true that your friend was____________ from hospital? That is really good news.
A) relieved
B) discharged
C) sent out
D) released

28. Writing a formal letter in English is not difficult, but you should follow certain_______________.
A) convictions
B) conversations
C) conversion
D) conventions

29. Newton was a great English scientist. He____________ the law of gravitation.
A) invented
B) discovered
C) created
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30. Ato Bisrat has been ______________chairman of the new committee.

A) apologized
B) appreciated
C) applauded
D) appointed

31. I____________ them that there had been financial problems earlier in the year.
A) told
B) explained
C) revealed
D) requested

32. It is a sad sight to see a child__________ with polio.

A) affected
B) afflicted
C) affiliated
D) affectionate

33. I was___________when I heard the news of her mother's death.

A) ashamed
B) impressed
C) surprised
D) shocked

34. Please ____________yourself from spitting in public places.

A) consign
B) restrain
C) restore
D) contradict

35. You can't go out after midnight in this town. A state of emergency has been_____________over
the last few days.
A) declined
B) dropped
C) declared
D) released

36. Many students in my class were__________for poor attendance.

A) praised
B) legalized
C) penalized
D) fined

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37. A witness was able to_____________my story that the accident was not my fault.
A) Sustain
B) suspect
C) supplement
D) substantiate

38. My parents will be _____________ if I get into trouble with the head teacher again.
A) serious
B) anxious
C) furious
D) curious

39. I passed all my exams. This made my mother______________

A) upset
B) proud
C) annoyed
D) anxious

40. He is a very kind person. He gets satisfaction by_____________other's burden.

A) lighting
B) slighting
C) lightening
D) enlightening

41. Do not think we are completely safe. Dangers are still ____________.
A) eminent
B) imminent
C) apparent
D) evident

B. Substitution [42-50]
DIRECTIONS: questions 42-50 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives A,
B, C and D given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the
given sentence if substituted for the underlined word or phrase
42. She waited on tables to earn money while she was in college.
A) Served meals
B) cleaned tables
C) painted tables
D) sold table

43. He turned an excellent essay in one American Civil War.

A) Submitted
B) narrated
C) read
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44. I don't know how we are going to cope with such an increasing cost of living this year.
A) Explained
B) win
C) manage
D) expect

45. It seems she turned down his idea of going out with her. What a shame!
A) hated
B) disclosed
C) rejected
D) postponed

46. I don't get along with most of my classmates.

A) go
B) meet
C) play
D) agree

47. Mary and her sister have been at odds with each other for five years. I feel it is time you
intervened.
A) in confusion
B) in unclear terms
C) in contrast
D) in disagreement

48. I saw the horse loose in the field. You should tell me who did that.
A) hungry
B) free
C) lost
D) tied

49. In most cultures, the marriage of a man to a woman is accompanied by some kind of transfer of
goods or services.
A) measured
B) known
C) followed
D) judged

50. it looks as if the whole building could come tumbling down at any movement.
A) crack
B) demolish
C) fall

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DIRECTIONS: Questions 51-80 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words or phrases,
A-D , given below each question. Choose the world that best completes the sentence.
51. I turned round to find a man__________ a knife at me.
A) point
B) pointed
C) points
D) pointing

52. It was agreed that the football match ______________.

A) be postponed
B) postpones
C) postponed
D) was postponed

53. All my friends wanted coffee so I_______________them some.

A) will make
B) make
C) could make
D) made

54. I have searched all over and______________could it be found. Someone must have thrown it out.
A) nowhere
B) everywhere
C) anywhere
D) somewhere

55. I hope you will visit us next summer?_______________

A) will you
B) won't you
C) don't you
D) are you

56. It is disheartening that the whole class is______________s coming for my birthday party.
A) anybody
B) everybody
C) nobody
D) somebody

57. Neither your relatives nor you_____________ allowed to leave at the moment. Things should clear
up.
A) is
B) are
C) be
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58. It has come to my attention that none of them________________died in the accident.

A) has
B) have
C) is
D) are

59. what they are doing is not relevant_______________the instructions in the book. Better tell them
to stop.
A) of
B) about
C) to
D) with

60. My holiday was never______________. I could use every minute for something enjoyable.
A) boring
B) worrying
C) annoying
D) thrilling

61. I haven't seen it, but I could imagine that the Renaissance Dam is_____________ than other dams
we have in the country.
A) very bigger
B) absolutely bigger
C) much bigger
D) more bigger

62. Has the plane landed __________? people are waiting outside to welcome him.
A) now
B) still
C) yet
D) till now

63. We have lived in this area since childhood but we _________________ seen anything like that
before.
A) have never
B) haven't never
C) have ever
D) haven't ever

64. I hope we _______________ our tenth round by June. We have already done seven now.
A) have completed
B) should complete
C) will complete
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65. I ______________hard for this exam since September and, I think, I did the right thing.
A) had really worked
B) have really worked
C) really worked
D) will have really worked

66. Unless you carefully________________the matter, you won't easily find out what is going on.
A) look at
B) look into
C) look up to
D) look upon

67. Rosa dropped _____________to collect her book. She was so cooperative.
A) by
B) on
C) about
D) around

68. We are putting up a notice three weeks in advance ____________ you have enough time to process
your travel.
A) so as
B) in order
C) so that
D) so as that

69. It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many of our tasks, especially
the more______________type of jobs.
A) repetitive
B) repeating
C) repetition
D) repeated

70. I think my father_____________in this college since 2000.

A) teaches
B) taught
C) is teaching
D) has taught

71. The telephone ________________. Can you answer it, please?

A) can ring
B) is ringing
C) rang

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72. My English teacher usually wears jeans, but today he_____________ a suit.
A) wears
B) wore
C) is wearing
D) has been wearing

73. My house_____________ into last night for the second time.

A) broke
B) broken
C) was broken
D) has been broken

74. This question is a little______________the next one.

A) less difficult as
B) difficult than
C) as difficult as
D) less difficult than

75. If I______________time, I will do some shopping.

A) had
B) have
C) will have
D) am having

76. Is all_______________ well, she should be here before it gets dark.

A) go
B) went
C) goes
D) had gone

77. What___________________ it actually like to wake up one day with more money than you can
imagine?
A) does
B) has
C) is
D) do

78. Do you find _________________difficult to meet new people?

A) them
B) it is
C) they are
D) it

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79. She spends hours in her room______________to music.
A) to listen
B) having to listen
C) listens
D) listening

80. A room _______________for you at Hilton Hotel.

A) has reserved
B) has been reserving
C) reserves
D) has been reserved

DIRECTIONS: Questions 81-100 are presented in a form of dialogue part said by one of the speakers
is given, and a blank space is left for the other. For each of the blank spaces, four alternative answers,
A-D, are given. Choose the alternative that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue.
81. Samson: How much coffee do you drink?
Tewodros:_______________.
A) at least five cups
B) only after lunch
C) I like coffee
D) I don't like strong coffee

82. You : How old are you?

Lidet: ___________________.
A) Twenty-two
B) My sister is 18
C) old enough for marriage
D) I'm the youngest in the family

83. Mother: I'm sick and tired of winter.

Daughter:__________________.
A) good idea.
B) Don't worry! It'll be spring soon.
C) Do you want to eat out this evening?
D) Don't you also like going to the cinema?

84. Secretary: How can I help you?

Student: _____________.
A) What is the director doing?
B) Can I use the Director's office?
C) Can I talk to the director, please?
D) By showing me the Director's office.

85. Akalu: What was the party like?

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Lulu: ______________.
A) I think, it was OK.
B) It started earlier, didn't it?
C) Do you think people liked it?
D) About a thousand people were invited.

86. Bachere: ________________.

Galgalo: if I were you, I would go home and take a rest.
A) What a bad headache. It is like migraine
B) How about going home? I have a bad headache.
C) I have got a bad headache,. I have had it since morning.
D) What a bad headache. I have never had this kind before.

87. Bacha:_______________
Bachu: Sure, he is packing.
A) What job does your brother do?
B) Is it true he is moving back here?
C) Is it good for him to do a packing job?
D) What is your brother doing these days?

88. Benti: This is the Toyota car we bought last week. Isn't it beautiful?
Nani: _______________
A) Who bought it? You?
B) What? Is that really your car?
C) Oh no! I know you can't afford it.
D) What a great car! Really exciting!

89. Ujulu:_______________
Ariet: Just keep quiet. They say it is his headache again.
A) Getachew has been in bed all day. Anything wrong?
B) Getachew didn't greet me today. Did I do anything wrong?
C) Getachew is not his usual self today. He speaks angrily to everybody.
D) Have you seen Getachew today? Something seems to be upsetting him.

90. You:___________________
Yoseph: It is around Arat Kilo, next to Jolly Bar.
A) Is there a post office near here?
B) Where is the nearest post office?
C) Sorry. How can I get to the nearest post office?
D) Excuse me! Does it take long to the nearest post office?

91. Tolessa: would you like to eat out this evening?

Berhe:_______________
A) Have you been paid already?
B) Sorry. I would rather revise for exam
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D) Do you remember the meal we had last time?

92. Aleltu:________________?
Thomas: sorry. I am busy with my assignment.
A) Have you seen the report I compiled?
B) Could you help me organize the report?
C) Have you finished ding your assignment?
D) Would you read the report when you are ready?

93. Mother:_______________?
You: I put in just a little.
A) Did you put in salt
B) why did you put in salt
C) when did you put in salt
D) how much salt did you put in

94. Mother:______________?
Daughter: well, I placed the egg carefully in the jar.
A) What did you do next
B) who placed the egg in the jar
C) did you place the egg in the jar
D) when did you place the egg in the jar

95. Stranger: excuse me, _______________

You: I'm a stranger her myself
A)you tell me where the post office is
B) tell me where is the post office?
C) Do you tell me where the post office is?
D) Can you tell me where the post office is?

96. You: hello. Where do you live?

Stranger: _______________.
A) I'm from Jimma
B) Around Arat Kilo
C) I live with my sister
D) I come by bus

97. You: Are you married, Zahara?

Zahara:________________
A) Before three years
B) My husband's name is Jemal
C) I'm 30
D) No, I'm not

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98. Customer:______________?
Shop assistant: It's 1500 birr.
A) Whose is this camera
B) it this camera for sale
C) do you have a camera
D) how much is this camera

99. Lilu: Do you speak Italian?

You:_____________.
A) Just a little
B) I speak five languages
C) I speak Arabic, too
D) I've never been to Italy

100. Mulat:________________?
You: Not enough to pay my bills
A) Do you earn much
B) How much do you pay
C) How much do you earn
D) Is it enough to pay your bills?

DIRECTIONS:Then following questions are related to different tpes of writing. Read each of them
very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers.A-D given.
101. Many people are less prejudiced against foreigners than they used to be in the past. This is most
likely taken from a piece of writing that is
A) descriptive
B) argumentative
C) expository
D) narrative
102. Out in the office behind his house, Lemma is sweating over his newspaper column. His feet are
propped up on his desk, and his computer keyboard sits on his lap. This is most likely taken from a
piece of writing that is
A) descriptive
B) argumentative
C) expository
D) narrative
103. Coffee was originally used as a food and a medicine by the Arabs, ho cultivated it 1,400 years ago
in Yemen. Its use as the drink we know today began to spread after the year 1400. This is most likely
taken from a piece of writing that is
A) descriptive
B) argumentative
C) expository
D) narrative
104. Which one of the following sentence is most likely taken from a descriptive writing?
A) It is very tough to get to the tip of mount Kilimanjaro

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C) Many people think mount Kilimanjaro is in Kenya but it is not.
D) It took us longer than we expected to get to the tip of mount Kilimanjaro.
105. Which one of the following is a line mostly likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A) The cause of the uproar remains a mystery.
B) Quite a lot of them died suffocated in the crowd.
C) I don't know how many shops were burnt down that day.
D) When the clock struck even, people started yelling and shouting.
106. Dragged out of their hospital bed in Bangui, the patients were brutally kicked and beaten until
they fell unconscious. Crouched in a corner about 30 meters away from the scene, I was watching what
was going on. Then all of a sudden, a young man of about 23 pulled out a machete.. This is taken from
a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) narrative
B) argumentative
C) expository
D) descriptive
107. Why should the poor pay as much as the rich? First, the poor is already poor and nothing is to be
drawn out of poverty. Second, there is also a moral question of whether it would be just to add another
burden to this group already saddled with... This is taken a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) descriptive
B) expository
C) narrative
D) argumentative
108. Everybody was unusually punctual. There was, however, someone very important that was still
expected the driver. While everyone was eagerly waiting to leave the campus, Samuel's phone range. It
was the driver.....This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) narrative
B) expository
C) descriptive
D) augmentative
109. which one of the following of a line most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A) Altogether, he was extraordinarily eloquent.
B) Then the speaker stood up ask everyone for attention.
C) He was so simplistic in his approach and influential in his argument.
D) He had the art of disarming you of your opinion and making you join his bloc.
110. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from an argumentative piece of
writing?
A) Their price depends on their capacity
B) This is much faster than its predecessor
C) This one transports 500 of them every minute
D) This is a new version of the previous ABB machine
111. Which one of the following words is WRONGLY spelt?
A) Arguable
B) changeable
C) dyeing
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112. A note of greetings to an old school friend most likely ends in:
A) Sincerely
B) Faithfully
C) Love
D) With regards
113. The phrase I regret to inform you that ?.... Is a possible introduction used in a letter to someone
who:
A) should settle her/his bill.
B) Is advised do collect an item.
C) Is required to sign her/his contract.
D) Did not succeed in a job interview
114. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) Robert frost never finished college , but he became a celebrated poet
B) Robert frost never finished college but, he became a celebrated poet.
C) Robert frost, never finished college, but he became a celebrated poet.
D) Robert frost, never finished college but he became, a celebrated poet.
115. Take care and thanks again. This is most likely taken from
A) the ending of a formal letter
B) the beginning of a formal letter
C) the ending of letter to a friend
D) the beginning of a letter to a friend
116. We would love to come. This short extract is taken from a letter which
A) invites
B) gives news
C) accepts invitation
D) asks for further information
117. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) "The frog", states an African proverb" does not jump without a reason."
B) "The frong, "states an African proverb, "does not jump without a reason."
C) "The frog," states an African proverb," does not jump without a reason."
D) The frog," states an African proverb" does jump without a reason."
118. I hope you are well. This is most likely taken from
A) the body of a friendly letter
B) the ending of a formal letter
C) the beginning of a formal letter
D) the beginning of friendly letter
119. Which of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) Questionnaire
B) resemblance
C) extension
D) environmental
120. Tattoos are put in place by means of a tattoo gun, which has a cluster of needles which jab in and
out rapidly. This is most likely taken from a piece of writing that is

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B) argumentative
C) expository
D) narrative

Answer Key
1.D 11.B 21.B 31.C 41.B 51.D 61.B 71.B 81.A 91.B 101.C 111.B
2.C 12.C 22.A 32.A 42.A 52.A 62.C 72.C 82.A 92.B 102.A 112.D
3.A 13.B 23.B 33.D 43.A 53.D 63.A 73.C 83.B 93.D 103.D 113.D
4.C 14.B 24.C 34.B 44.C 54.A 64.D 74.D 84.C 94.A 104.B 114.A
5.D 15.C 25.C 35.C 45.C 55.B 65.B 75.B 85.A 95.D 105.D 115.C
6.D 16.D 26.D 36.C 46.D 56.C 66.B 76.B 86.C 96.B 106.D 116.C
7.B 17.B 27.B 37.D 47.D 57.B 67.A 77.C 87.B 97.D 107.D 117.C
8.B 18.C 28.D 38.C 48.B 58.B 68.C 78.D 88.D 98.D 108.A 118.D
9.A 19.C 29.A 39.B 49.C 59.C 69.A 79.D 89.A 99.A 109.B 119.B
10.B 20.D 30.D 40.C 50.C 60.A 70.D 80.D 90.B 100.D 110.B 120.C

PART THREE
SECTION ONE: Word Order (1-5)
DIRECTIONS: The following words are not in the proper order. When put in the right order, they
make correct English sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is correct. the correct
order of the sentences.
1. He around robbed that bank spread a easily
A) That he robbed a bank spread around easily.
B) Around that bank he easily robbed a spread.
C) He easily robbed a bank around that spread.
D) He easily robbed a bank that around spread.

2. Register at we college the now must?

A) Must register we at the college now?
B) Must we register at the college now?
C) Must we at the college register now?
D) Must we now at the college register?

3. To get a seat on the front row we arrived an hour early

A) we arrived and hour early to get a seat on the front row.
B) On the front row we arrived an hour early to get a seat.
C) We to get a seat on the front row arrived an hour early.
D) An hour early to get a seat we arrived on the front row

4. Immediately the police report to please

A) immediately report please to the police.
B) Please to the police report immediately.

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D) Please report immediately to the police.

5. Mammo dog the skinny killed

A) Mammo the skinny dog killed.
B) Skinny dog killed the Mammo.
C) Skinny the dog Mammo killed
D) The skinny dog killed Mammo.

SECTION TWO: Paragraph Coherence(6-8)

DIRECTIONS: When put in the correct order, sentences a-e in each of the questions from 6-8 make up
a complete paragraph. From the alternatives A-D given in each case, choose the letter that contains the
correct order of the sentences.
6. a) Form words do not always have meaning in themselves
b) When you study. You often need to make short notes.
c) Here are some useful suggestions to improve your study skill.
d) Such words are called form words.
e) To do this efficiently. You need to omit all unimportant words.
A) b c a e d
B) c e d a b
C) c b e d a
D) d e a c b

7. a) Unfortunately, space is being polluted by debris from these space filghts.

b) On 4 October 1957 the first satellite, Spuntnik, was launched.
c) More than 70,000 object have been left in space.
d) Since then, thousands of spacecraft have been sent into space.
e) Every few weeks new satellites are put into orbit.
A) c e a d b
B) b d e a c
C) a d c b e
D) d a e c b

8. a) The gadget is really special one.

b) It converts oral texts into written ones in seconds.
c) Technology provides mankind with amazing gifts.
d) Transcription is no more seen as an exhaustively boring job.
e) Just play a talk and the print out is there on your desk in no time.
A) c b e a d
B) c d a e b
C) c a b d e
D) c a d e b

SECTION THREE: Reading comprehension(9-22)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions according to the
information therein. Each question has four choices, A-D choose ythe best alternative. PASSAGE I
1. The middle school years (grades 7 and 8) are known to be the tough years. These are the years when
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the uneven pace of girls' and boys' physical, emotional, and cognitive development is most noticeable.
Girls are a head of boys on all counts and both suffer. Educators debate whether separating boys and
girls during these difficult years might improve students' academic performance. Separate classes are
now prohibited in public schools that receive federal funds, but a change in the federal law that
prohibits them is under consideration. Although some parents and parents and educators oppose same -
sex classes, there is some evidence that separating boys and girls in middle school yields positive
results.
2. opponents of single-sex education claim that test scores of students in all-girls or all-boys classed
are not higher than those of students in mixed classes. However, the research is inconclusive. Despite
the fact that some research shows no improvement in test scores, other research shows exactly opposite
results. More important, many psychologists believe that test scores are the wrong measuring sticks.
They believes that self-confidence and self-esteem issues are more important than test scores. In same-
sex classes, girls report increased confidence and improved attitudes towards math and science, for
example. These are results that cannot be calculated by test but that will help adolescents become
successful adults long after the difficult years of middle school are past.
3. New York University professor carol Gilligan is certain that girls are more likely to be creative
thinkers and risk-takers as adults if educated a part from boys in middle school. Boys, too, gain
confidence when they do not have to compete with girls, Boys at this age become angry and fight back
in middle school because they feel inferior when compared to girls, who literally "out-think" them.
With no girls in the classroom, they are more at ease with themselves and more receptive to learning.
4. Opponents also maintain that separate classes or separate schools send the message that males and
females cannot work together. Theysay that when students go into the work force, they will have to
work side-by-side with the opposite sex, and attending all-girls or all-boys school denies them the
opportunity to learn how to do so. However, such an argument completely ignores the fact that
children constantly interact with members of the opposite allowances, chores, and privileges with their
opposite-sex parent, children learn and practice on daily basis the skills they will need in their future
workplaces.
5. The final argument advanced by opponents of same-sex education is that is discriminatory and,
therefore, unconstitutional. However, research supports exactly the opposite conclusion: that
discrimination is widespread in mixed classes. Several studies have shown that boys dominate
discussions and receive more attention than girls and that teachers call on boys more often than they
call on girls, even when girls raise their hand. Clearly, this is discriminatory.
6.It should be evident that the arguments against same-sexclasses are not valid. On the contrary, many
people involved in middle-school education say that same-sex classes provide a better learning
environment. Boys and girls pay less attention to each other and more attention to their schoolwork.
Girls are more relaxed and ask more questions. They are also less disruptive and more focused. Girls
are less fearful of making mistakes and asking questions in math and science. Boys, on the other hand,
are less inhibited about sharing their ideas in language and literature. Furthermore, schoolchildren are
not disadvantaged by lack of content with the opposite sex because they have many opportunities
outside the school setting to interact with one another. Finally, discrimination occurs in mixed classes,
so discrimination is not a valid argument. Therefore, in my opinion, the law prohibiting same-sex
classes in public schools should be changed.
Source: Writing Academic English(4 Edition)(2006)
DIRECTIONS: Answer questions 9-15 according to the information in the above reading passage.
9. Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the information in the passage.
A) Psychologists believe that self-confidence and self-esteem can be measured by test.
B) Some research shows improvement in the test scores of students in single-sex classes.
C) There is research to show no improvement in the test scores of students in single-sex classes.
D) Positive adolescent attitude towards math and science helps them be successful later in life.

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A) Mixed-sex classes in middle-school education provide a better learning environment.
B) Separating middle school boys and girls does not lead to students' higher test scores,
C) the debate on whether same-sex or mixed-sex is a better learning environment is settled long
ago.
D) The debate on whether same-sex or mixed-sex class is a better learning environment is still
unresolved.

11. The author mentioned...... girls are more relaxed, and ask more questions....(paragraph6) to
illustrate
A) The discrimination that prevails in mixed-sex classes
B) The benefits girls obtain if they are taught apart from boys
C) that girls out-think boys if they learn in mixed-sex classes
D) the benefits girls obtain in they are taught together with boys

12. What does them as used in paragraph 1 refer to?

A) Federal funds
B) middle school
C) public schools
D) separate classes

13. As use in paragraph 3 , which one can be the best definition of out think?
A) Do less
B) do well
C) do worse
D) do better

14. According to the information in the passage, which statement shows discrimination in mixed-sex
classes?
A) Teachers call on boys to ask questions less often than they call on girls
B) teachers call on boys to answer questions more often than they call on girls.
C) Teachers call on girls to ask questions more often than they call on boys.
D) Teachers call on girls to ask questions more often than they call on boys.

15. What does.... learn how to do so...(paragraph 4) refer to?

A) Going into the work force
B) working with the opposite sex
C) children's interaction with parents
D) attending all-girls or all-boys schools

PASSAGE
1. In this era of the global community, more and more of us enjoy discussing different philosophies.
Presently, there are as many different philosophies as there are cultures. One philosophic-type topic of
unending interest is the question of whether or not animals have souls. Of course, most organized
religions and philosophies have opinions on this question. One way to maintain your balance when

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discussing it is to keep an open mind and heart. You never know when a new viewpoint will change
your thoughts around. Or at least, listening allows you to understand someone else's perspective.
2. A different approach to the question of whether or not animals have souls is found in the philosophy
of Taoism: a Chinese belief system which includes the concepts of the yin and the yang energies.
Taoism holds that embracing the natural flow of these energies, balanced and open to the path of life,
creates harmony. Instead of making a definite statement, about the existence of animal souls, the way
of Tao would look to the natural world for instruction.
3. There is story in the writing of Chuang Tzu, a spiritual leader in china, called "The Joy of Fishes"
which begins with two men walking along a river, where they see fish leaping in the water. One of the
men remarks on the happiness of the fish. The other man asks how, since the speaker is not a fish, he
can know the fish are happy. The first man answers this way: " I know the joy of fishes in the river
through my own joy, as I walk along the same river". The concept is that all beings truly share the walk
along life's river experiencing the same kinds of joys and sorrows even though they are different
beings.
4. A tale from the city of Edinburgh in Scotland, for example, illuminates this idea. Long ago in the
1850s, a little dog, Bobby by name, devoted himself to guarding the final resting place of his master-
this was a grave in Grey friairs Kirk graveyard. This he did for 14 years. The people of the city,
likewise, noticed the dog's devotion and felt a connection with the loss and sorrow the dog
experienced. They recognized the sorrow that comes to us all.
5. In the happier days of Bobby's life, he belonged to John Grey a policeman in the city of Edinburgh.
Bobby, a Skye terrier, was Jock's steady companion in the city walking up and down the cobbled
streets or standing at the policeman's post. Together, they braved the infamous Scottish weather, which
was often damp and freezing.
Source: Slightly adapted from cahsee language Arts, sample chapters
DIRECTIONS: Answer questions 16-22 according to the information in the preceding reading
passage,
16. what does Bobby's example in paragraph 4 imply? It implies that
A) animals have feelings like humans.
B) Dogs prefer quiet places like graveyard.
C) Dogs seem to be more loyal than humans,
D) animals can endure sorrow better than humans.

17. The first speaker in paragraph 3 says he knows the fish are happy because
A) they are leaping in the water.
B) All beings share the same feeling
C) he feels happy as he watches them leaping.
D) Animals and humans are the same in many ways.

18. How is harmony achieved, according to Taoism?

A) By making use of the yin.
B) By applying the concept of the yang.
C) By keeping the natural flow of the yin and the yang.
D) By manipulating the balance between the yin and the yang.

19. Which of the following is an idea implied by paragraph 1 of the passage?

A) Philosophy and culture mean roughly the same.
B) Today every culture seems to have its own philosophy.

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D) The source of understanding philosophical questions is an open mind and heart.

20. What is peculiar about Taoism in handling the question of whether or not animals have souls?
A) It has a sensibly magical answer to the question
B) It includes the correct the concepts of the yin and yang energies.
C) It is a Chinese belief system that hold a logical answer.
D) It relies on the natural world for an answer to the question

21. "...... the happier days of Bobby's life" (paragraph 5) refers to

A) the time when his master was alive.
B) The days he could walk in the streets of the city.
C) The days he could stand at the policeman's post.
D) The occasions he used to enjoy the Scottish weather.

22. In the example of "The Joy of fishes," what do you think is the view of the man referred to as the
other man?
A) It is not possible to gain true knowledge.
B) True knowledge is gained through experience.
C) One can gain true knowledge by asking others.
D) One can gain true knowledge through observation.

SECTION FOUR: Vocabulary(23-39)

A. Completion(23-32)
DIRECTIONS: Questions 23-32 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative word/phrase, A-
D, given below each question. Choose the one that best complete each sentences.
23. We are not sure of the number of casualties, but we heard there was_______________ on the way
to Gojjam.
A) Danger
B) collision
C) calamity
D) coalition

24. Didn't I tell you to____________________up the meaning of this word in the dictionary?
A) See
B) look
C) refer
D) check

25. You shouldn't have __________________such a nice offer

A) denied
B) rejected
C) requested
D) doubted

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26. I don't think I am very ______________________ but I'm not all that bad-looking either.
A) Plain
B) pretty
C) serious
D) modest

27. I saw the accident and phoned the police ______________________.

A) sadly
B) suddenly
C) immediately
D) unfortunately

28. What did you do about your aching tooth? Did you get it _____________________?
A) Pulled up
B) pulled out
C) pulled down
D) pulled round

29. I didn't find it fascinating. To me it was rather a bit ____________________.

A) boring
B) soothing
C) bouncing
D) compelling

30. There appears to be an amendment made to the investment policy. However, we are not sure of
who the major ____________________ is.
A) Benefit
B) beneficent
C) beneficial
D) beneficiary

31. Her _____________________ to climb Mount Batu surprised everyone. In fact, she used to get to
the top of Dashen very easily.
A) Inability
B) unability
C) disability
D) non-ability

32. Have you visited Billi? She is just ____________________ an illness.

A) Going over
B) getting over
C) getting under
D) getting out of

B. Substitution(33-39)
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DIRECTIONS: Questions 33-39 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives A-
D given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the given
sentence if substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
33. Chinese looks like Japanese, but actually the two language are dissimilar
A) related
B) difficult
C) different
D) distracting

34. We decided to call on and see for ourselves what is going on in the company. Report show that
productions are steadily on the decline.
A) Pay a visit
B) give a call
C) write back
D) send delegates

35. Anyone contravening these rules would be out of the game. So, make up your mind before you join
in.
A) breaking
B) doubting
C) distrusting
D) intervening

36. One main problem faced by national parks and game reserves in East Africa is poaching.
A) Illegal killing
B) game watching
C) wildlife coaching
D) unlawful catching

37. I often can't stand people who always complain. They get on my nerve.
A) See
B) tell
C) take
D) tolerate

38. I hear they have fallen out over who their daughter should marry.
A) Quarrelled
B) discussed
C) came to terms
D) remained undecided

39. I am going to tidy up this house tomorrow morning

A) paint
B) clean
C) renew
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SECTION FIVE: Grammar(40-65) are incomplete sentence. There are four alternative words or
phrases, A-D , given below each question. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
40. Melat has done this ______________ she was 20 . wouldn't it now be sensible to promote her to a
management position?
A) Yet
B) from
C) since
D) still now

41. Please ask if they haven't mailed the document . It should be here by Monday.
A) Yet
B) now
C) still
D) still now

42. He has secured his visa and everything necessary for his travel. They say he_____________move
to the USA.
A) May
B) will
C) might
D) is going to

43. They_________________ St.Gabriel church, Dire Dawa; for the last ten years. It seems they are
going to do the same this year too.
A) Visited
B) did visit
C) had visited
D) have visited

44. It would be embarrassing_________________ the truth. The good thing was that no one told her
what had happened.
A) Is she to find out
B) has she to find out
C) had she to find out
D) were she to find out

45. In my opinion, he has_________________come in contact with her. Listen! He could not have
raped her.
A) Just
B) ever
C) never
D) barely

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46. ____________________ in the country can you find people free of such bias. Better take it as a
norm and live with it.
A) Nowhere
B) Anywhere
C) Somewhere
D) Every where

47. I understand____________________ of us is responsible. We were out of town when it happened.

A) All
B) both
C) either
D) neither

48. When the king comes to visit, they allow_____________________ beggar on the streets of the
city. They want to appear as if they don't have one.
A) No
B) all
C) none
D) every

49. Now that Mom is gone, I don't have anyone _____________________ about my future plan.
A) Talk
B) talks
C) to talk to
D) talking to

50. She _________________ if that happened to her again

A) cries
B) will cry
C) would cry
D) would have cried

51. Listen to this great piece of music. You_______________ it.

A) Enjoy
B) will enjoy
C) are enjoying
D) are going to enjoy

52. By the year 2020, the cure for both HIV/AIDS and Ebola_________________.
A) was discovered
B) will be discovered
C) had been discovered
D) will Have been discovered

53. If I come late one more time, my teacher _______________ not let me in.
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B) does
C) will
D) must

54. Sara isn't_______________she used to be.

A) a good singer as
B) as a good singer
C) as good a singer as
D) so good a singer than

55. Had they sought assistance, we________________ sent out life savers. We don't understand why
they chose to keep silent.
A) had
B) have
C) will have
D) would have

56. They took her to the dentist____________________she could get some help
A) so
B) that
C) consequently
D) in order to

57. She started seeing him as soon as we left. This means:

A) she was seeing him shortly before we left.
B) She started seeing him shortly after we left.
C) She started seeing him long after we left.
D) She started seeing him just as we ere leaving.

58. _____________________ it rained heavily, we had to cancel out trip. The road was too muddy.
A) Since
B) However
C) As a result
D) Because of

59. I have been trying to give up smoking for years now: I wish I _____________in the first place.
A) never started
B) had never started
C) have never started
D) was never starting

60. I know I was______________ in the field, but not exactly where.

A) nowhere

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C) every where
D) somewhere

61. Not all the seats in the exam hall_______________ taken yet.
A) has
B) are
C) were
D) have

62. If disaster___________________, we must take action now to reduce the size of the world's
population.
A) avoided
B) is to be avoided
C) will be avoided
D) has been avoided

63. I wonder if we___________________ still be friends in 20 years' time.

A) may
B) will
C) should
D) could

64.____________________ receiving his B.A., he went to graduate school for tow years.
A) Since
B) after
C) when
D) while

65. The building collapsed________________three firefighters.

A) kill
B) kills
C) killed
D) killing

SECTION SIX: Communicative Activities(66-99)

DIRECTIONS: Questions 66-99 are presented in a form of a dialogue. The part said by one of the
speakers is given. And blank space is left for the other . For each of the bank spaces, four alternatives
answers, A-D, are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue.

66. Belay: My house has been broken into. I am thinking of hiring security.
Amare:_________________________.
A) when does that happen?
B) You may also report to the police.
C) Why do they do such a nasty thing?
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67. Lemlem: I won a DV lottery. I'm leaving.

Ayantu:
A) I hear so many people did.
B) You are lucky. All the best!
C) We should have tried it ourselves.
D) Several people have benefitted from it.

68. Shito: we're going to Lalibela for a tour Next week. Isn't that marvellous?
Aster: _
A) It might take a few days to get there.
B) When are you planning to come back?
C) Why do people spend money going around?
D) Brilliant. You may also consider seeing BahirDar.

69. Sosina:___________________
Nigisti: it may be good to see a doctor.
A) How about my back?
B) My back is aching. What shall I do?
C) My back seems to be improving a lot.
D) I have finished the tablets for my back.

70. Abebe: let us contribute to the building of the Renaissance Dam

You:_____________________
A) Splendid! I can't agree more.
B) I was really proud when I visited it.
C) What is the position of Egypt now?
D) How much if it has been completed?

71. Secretary: how do yo do, sir?

Vistor:______________
A) How do you do?
B) I am fine. How are you?
C) I am fine. How do you do?
D) Very well, how do you do?

72. Shop assistant: What can I help you?

Customer: ___________________
A) I am just looking.
B) I don't need any help.
C) You don't have to worry.
D) Can you give me a jacket?

73. Babi:___________________

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Helen: As a matter of fact, it is expensive
A) did you buy the jacket?
B) You have a new shirt on!
C) Look at this! Only 300 birr
D) clothes these days are fashionable

74. Ali:_____________________
Almaz: That sounds reasonable.
A) Shall we go for coffee?
B) Did she buy a new purse?
C) Is Mimi doing her homework?
D) Isn't Abera coming this evening?

75. Bulti: The enemy is approaching. We have to evacuate soon.

Gebrai:___________________
A) who else is evacuating?
B) This area is ideal for them.
C) Perhaps, we might need to do that.
D) I think, they have soldiers in excess of us.

76. Sori: iIt has been wet all day. We just couldn't go out.
Hori: ____________________
A) wet days can be freezing.
B) It was so boring, wasn't it?
C) I know. This is your holiday.
D) Did you want to go to work?

77. Biritu: The prime minister passed away. The news was on the radio.
Gelane: ________________
A) who said that he did?
B) It could be true, I know he was ill.
C) His supporters like him very much.
D) He was so popular with his people.

78. Teacher: what time do you go to bed?

Student: __________________
A) very late.
B) very early.
C) After dinner.
D) At ten o'clock.

79. Your Mom: whose are all these glasses?

You: they're ours, ______________
A) we're going for a walk soon.
B) We're having a party tonight.
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D) We're playing tennis this afternoon.

80. Kedija: we've got loads of homework tonight, haven't we?

Fayine: ________________
A) Yes, in three subjects.
B) No, they're all easy.
C) Ok. shall we start now?
D) Ok. let's start with maths.

81. Ojulu: would you join us for dinner? We are eating out.
Bereket: ___________________
A) why do you want that?
B) Of course, very happily
C) Restaurants are mushrooming
D) we went to the Hilton last time

82. Bontu: inflation is still on the rise in this country. Don't you think so?
Chaltu: ____________________
A) I am afraid, it is not.
B) Is that still a double digit?
C) What did you buy these days?
D) How about demand-supply balance?

83. Liu: we really enjoyed our stay with you. Good food, good hospitality!
Feven: _____________________
A) I am happy you did.
B) Thank you very much.
C) We also liked the food
D) we are so pleased to meet you.

84. Alemu: she has a bad headache. She always suffers.

Densamo: ____________________
A) I hate headaches.
B) Shall we give her pain killers?
C) Has she been working for long?
D) Headaches are sometimes so bad.

85. Stranger: how can I get to the nearest cash point?

Resident: _______________
A) why do you ask?
B) You will need to walk fast.
C) There is a bank around AratKilo.
D) Go straight and turn left before the light.

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Student: ___________________
A) 3kms.
B) 2hours.
C) I often arrive.
D) I always travel by bus.

87. You: ____________________

Your friend: In Gambella.
A) Where did your parents go?
B) Where do your parents live?
C) Do your parents live in Gambella?
D) How often do you see your parents?

88. Guest: Time for quick smoke,________________

You: no, thanks.
A) Do you want any?
B) Do you want one?
C) Do you have any?
D) Do you want some?

89. Boss: when will you be able to get back to work?

Employee: ________________
A) of course, I will.
B) In a week or two.
C) I'm going abroad.
D) Yeah, I will be back.

90. Tourist: excuse me, do you know where a coffee shop is?
Taxi driver: __________________
A) I actually like tea.
B) Sorry, I don't live around here.
C) No, thanks. I had my coffee after lunch.
D) Coffee shops around here are expensive.

91. Teacher:
Sara: As often as I can.
A) Do you go to the cinema?
B) Can you go to the cinema?
C) When did you go to the cinema?
D) How often do you go to the cinema?

92. Friend:
You: It's Ok. It's enough to live on
A) is it a good job?

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C) Do you like your job?
D) How much do you earn?

93. You: why did you leave the party early last night?
Rahel: __________________
A) I didn't feel well.
B) I left at 2 o'clock.
C) I left with my husband.
D) We had a great evening.

94. Uncle: when are you going to marry?

You: _______________
A) not until I'm 45.
B) I'll have only two children.
C) I'm going to college next year.
D) I don't actually live here after marriage.

95. Teacher: we're on page 50, aren't we?

Students: __________________
A) no, exercise 5.
B) yes, exercise 4.
C) yes, we've done the homework.
D) No, we haven't done the home work.

96. Son: dad, can you tell me the year I was born?
Dad: yes, ________________________
A) 2007.
B) February
C) you're 10 years old.
D) You're my first child.

97. You: I know your favourite pastime.

Your friend: _________________
A) no, you don't.
B) No, you aren't.
C) I like swimming.
D) I don't play tennis.

98. Teacher: _________________

Student: 50,000.
A) Do you know if this is a big town?
B) Do 50,000 people live in this town?
C) Do you know if this is a small town?
D) Do you know what the population of this town is?
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99. Teacher: how much time do you spend watching TV a day?
Student: ________________
A) I like sports news.
B) Two hours on average.
C) I like the Simpsons very much.
D) I don't watch most of the programs.

SECTION SEVEN; Writhing(100-120)

DIRECTIONS: The following question are related to different types of writing. Read each of them
very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternatives answers. A-D, given.
100. Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) Surveyer
B) likelihood
C) occurrence
D) unfortunately

101. which one of the following words is correctly spelt?

A) Plember
B) Acadamy
C) Summary
D) Sufficent
102. which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) Consience
B) conscience
C) conciousness
D) consiousness
103. we can easily see from these few examples the extent of foreign influences on our language, our
arts and our arts and our eating habits.
This is most likely taken from the _____________ section of an essay.
A) Body
B) details
C) conclusion
D) introduction
104. At least half of the first year students surveyed reported adopting writing strategies that involved
the use of their first language. This could be a typical example of a research report based on a research
topic entitled:
A) First Year Students' Writing Strategies.
B) First Year students' First Language Use.
C) First Year students' First Language in Writing
D) First Year students' Strategies of Using First Language
105. During the last century vaccination programs were introduced in most countries around the world.
Before this, thousands f people, especially children, used to die of infectious diseases every year.
This is most likely taken from the ______________ section of an essay.

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B) details
C) conclusion
D) introduction
106. which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A) That day, I didn't feel like joining the group.
B) The place was unusually crowded by strange people.
C) First, we had to get together right in front of the gate.
D) Everybody had their backpack stuffed with something.
107. We climbed the mountain and decided to rest for a while. The top of the mountain was all covered
with something that looked like clean "shema". Some of us were experiencing snow for the first time..
This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) narrative
B) expository
C) descriptive
D) argumentative
108. we crept down the hill and made sure there was no sign if ISIL. We congratulated each other
thinking we had eventually cleared the area. Then in no time.. this is taken from a piece of writing that
is most likely:
A) narrative
B) expository
C) descriptive
D) argumentative
109. Basketball is fast-paced and requires the body to run, turn, twist, pass, jump, aim and shoot, all at
high speeds and for long periods of time.
This is most likely part of a writing that is ______________ in nature
A) narrative
B) descriptive
C) expository
D) argumentative
110. However, these findings need to be treated with some caution since they are based on what the
respondents said they did.
This is most likely taken from the _____________ section of a research report.
A) discussion
B) limitations
C) introduction
D) research objective
111. which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) I can choose to study medicine or. I may join engineering science.
B) I can choose to study medicine: or I may join engineering science.
C) I can choose to study medicine, or I may join engineering science.
D) I can choose to study medicine: or I may join engineering science.
112. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) Not surprisingly, universities all over the world, follow similar rules.
B) Not surprisingly universities all over the world, follow similar rules
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D) Not surprisingly; universities all over the world follow similar rules
113. which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) The receptionist said, "The doctor is unavailable right now. Please wait"
B) The receptionist said "The doctor is unavailable right now. Please wait."
C) The receptionist said, " the doctor is unavailable right now, please wait."
D) The receptionist said, "The doctor is unavailable right now. Please wait."
114. which one of the following sentences is WRONGLY punctuated?
A) She goes to Axum University in Tigray.
B) We are from Samara Afar Regional state.
C) He comes from Jimma, Oromia Regional State.
D) They bought it from Azezo, a suburb in Gonder.
115. Which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A) Father said, " Abera keep quiet!"
B) Father said, Abera, "Keep quiet!"
C) Father said, "Abera, keep quiet!"
D) Father said, "Abera, keep quiet!"
116. which one of the following is most likely an opening to your application for a job?
A) Hello Sir
B) Greetings
C) Dear Sir
D) Dear Mr. Manager
117. which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from descriptive writing?
A) We were walking around the apartment
B) there were people who cleaned the apartment daily
C) the apartment was so attractive when seen from distance
D) they were renovating the apartment when we had our meeting.
118. We climbed the mountain and decided to rest for a while. In the meantime, we had some snack
and continued walking around---
This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A) narrative
B) argumentative
C) descriptive
D) expository
119. the most appropriate closing for a letter to your old college mate is:
A) sincerely
B) truly yours
C) bye for now
D) faithfully yours
120. I respectfully request you to consider making this a priority for our organization.
A) Social
B) informal
C) business
D) friendly

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1.A 11.B 21.A 31.A 41.A 51.B 61.B 71.A 81.B 91.D 101.C 111.C
2.B 12.D 22.A 32.B 42.D 52.D 62.B 72.A 82.A 92.D 102.B 112.C
3.A 13.D 23.B 33.C 43.D 53.C 63.D 73.C 83.A 93.A 103.C 113.D
4.D 14.B 24.B 34.A 44.D 54.C 64.B 74.A 84.B 94.A 104.A 114.B
5.D 15.B 25.B 35.A 45.C 55.D 65.D 75.C 85.D 95.C 105.D 115.D
6.C 16.A 26.B 36.A 46.A 56.A 66.B 76.B 86.A 96.A 106.C 116.C
7.B 17.B 27.C 37.D 47.D 57.B 67.B 77.B 87.B 97.A 107.C 117.C
8.C 18.C 28.B 38.A 48.A 58.A 68.D 78.D 88.A 98.D 108.A 118.A
9.A 19.B 29.A 39.B 49.C 59.B 69.B 79.B 89.B 99.B 109.C 119.C
10.D 20.D 30.D 40.C 50.C 60.D 70.A 80.A 90.B 100.B 110.A 120.C

PART Four
SECTION ONE: - Word order (1-5)
Direction: - The following words are NOT in the proper order. When put in the right order, they make
correct English sentences. From the give alternatives, choose the one that is correct.
1. To please what do tell you they
A) Please, they tell you to do what.
B) Please, you tell they what to do.
C) Please, do what they tell you to.
D) Please, you do tell to they what.

2. Breakfast to bread are have going for we.

A) We are going to have bread for breakfast.
B) We are going to have for breakfast bread.
C) We are for breakfast going to have bread.
D) We are going for bread to have breakfast.

3. Medicine take are then instructed you never more to.

A) Take more medicine than you are never instructed to.
B) Never take more medicine than you are interested to.
C) You are interacted never to take more than medicine.
D) You are never instructed to take more than medicine.

4. Way there similar co Way there similar cold apes in humans be no which to are.
A) There could be humans which no way are in similar to apes.
B) There are no humans which could be in way similar to apes.
C) There could be no way in which humans are similar to apes.
D) There are apes which could no way be in similar to humans.

5. Shume dog out little killed.

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B) Shume killed our little dog.
C) Dog killed our shume little.
D) Our little dog shume killed.

SECTION TWO:-Paragraph Coherence (6-8) Direction: - When put in the correct order sentence a-e in
each of questions 6-8 make up a complete paragraph. From the alternative A-D given for each
question, choose the letter that contains the correct order of the sentences.

6. A) Further, there are not as such any places for recreation.

B) This means you will have to endure physical hard ship.
C) Primary, it is often not easy to find a job that suits you.
D) Living in the countryside has a number of disadvantages.
E) You also have to walk to get somewhere, even long distance.

A. d b e c a
B. a d e b c
C. d c a e b
D. a d b c e

7. A. the most important of these is human creativity.

B. In fact, developing a workable technology requires resource.
C. Having a new technology makes life simple and comfortable.
D. Unfortunately, however, this is not something readily available.
E. People with such ability tremendously contribute to development.

A. c d b a e
B. c b e d a
C. b d c b a
D. c b d e a

8. A. Tourism in some countries has remained static.

B. This is because quality service is reportedly poor.
C. That left many things disorganized and unattractive.
D. What is more, the industry seems to lack effective leadership.
E. In others, however it is growing whilst markets are in decline.
A. a b d e c
B. a b c d e
C. a c b d e
D. a e b d c

SECTION THREE:-reading Comprehension (9-22)

Direction:-Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions 9-22 according to the
information there in. Each question has for choices, A-D
i) Oprah Winfrey is thought of as the "Queen to Talk"since the mid-1980’s.She is the first African
American Women to host a national week day talk show. In addition, opera is one of the richest and
most powerful African American women in American. Her life story makes her success notable.
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ii) Oprah was born January 29, 1954 on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi.She is the product of a brief
meeting between a 20 year old Vernon Winfry and an 18 year old Vernita Lee. Winfrey was in service
when Oprah was born. Winfrey, apparently learned of Oprah’s birth when he received a printed baby
announcement in the mail with a scribbled note:"send clothes!" Vernita, Orphans mother left
Mississippi soon after the birth of Oprah, leaving her young child with her material grandparents’.
Oprah stayed at her grandparents place until she was six years old.
iii) As a young child , oprah was raised on the farm in the rural tradition ,receiving whipping and harsh
chastisement as punishment for wrong doing .At the age of six she moved to milwauekee to live with
her mother ,who was working as a house cleaner .Rarely at home because of her work demands,vernita
had a difficult time providing for the emotional needs of the intelligent ,high –sprint Oprah.
iv) Several sources have relayed the creative ways Oprah tried to get her mother’s attention .Once, her
mother refused to buy her a new pair of eyeglasses-calming that she couldn’t afford it. Oprah then
staged a fake burglary at her home. She said that she had been knocked unconscious, and during the
ordeal her glasses had broken. Another time, she ran away from home. While on the street, she ran
away from home. While on the street, she approached Aretha Franklin’s limousine and convinced the
singer that she was an abandoned child. Franklin is said to have giving her $100.Oprah’s last antic
involved her frantic attempt to keep a broken puppy. She created a table about the brave puppy fending
off robbers. She even added a bit of realism to the "scene "by tossing her mother’s jewellery out of the
window.
v) At the age of nine, and for several years thereafter, Oprah was sexually abused by a teenage cousin
and then by other relatives and friends. She spoke openly about this on her talk shown in 1991.At the
time, she offered support and showed empathy to guests and viewers who had gone through similar
painful experiences. In an article for Essence, she admitted that she couldn’t free herself of the shame
she felt until 1990, when she finally admitted, "I was not responsible for the abuse.”The molestation
Oprah experienced in Milwaukee ended when, at the age of 14, she went to live with her father in
Nashville.
vi) While under the care of her father, she flourished and honed many of her communication skills.
Oprah’s life under her father’s care was purpose full a disciplined. Because of this, she credited her
father and time she spent with him and his wife Zelma. She often likes to say her father’s saved her
life. In an interview for Washington post magazine, she told Jill Nelson that if she hadn’t been sent to
her father, she would have gone in another direction.
vii) In January 1984, Oprah took over the ailing television talk show AM Chicago. She instantly turned
it into a smash hit. Her earthly and down –home style won her large audience. In September of 186, the
Oprah Winfrey show made its national debut. Within five months, it was the third –highest –rated
show on television behind the game shows of Wheel of Fortune and jeopardy. In the same year, her
show raced between 9 and 10 million people in 12 cities on a daily basis. Since then, Oprah and her
shows have received many Day time Emmy awards.
viii) Oprah’s talent and energy have brought her success in other areas as well .For example, she is a
successful publisher .In 2001, Book magazine named Oprah among the ten powerful people in
publishing.
Adapted from the skilled Reader (2010), Pearson Education, Inc.
9. From the word given below, which one did the author use to refer to sexual abuse in paragraph V?
A. empathy
B. shame
C. Molestation
D. painful

10. Why does the author narrate Oprahs childhood?

A. To tell that she overcame barriers to be successfully.

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C. To inform readers that she was raised on the farm.
D. To show that passed through a series of sufferings.

11. Which one of the following was Oprahs reason to stage a fake robbery?
A. Running away from home
B. Keeping a broken puppy
C. Seeking attention
D. falling victim to sexual abuse

12. What does scene as used in..... added a bit of realism to the scene.....(Paragraph iv) refer to?
A. The puppy attacking the robbers
B. Oprah receives $100
C. Oprah tossing the jewellery
D. The robbers steeling jewellery

13. The tone of the author can best be described as

A. Compassionate
B. Appreciative
C. Apologetic
D. argumentative

14. As used in Paragraph i, Which word can be the best be described as:
A. surprising
B. Interesting
C. Remarkable
D. ambitious

15. According to Paragraph i, which one of the following sentences is true?

A. There are rich and powerful African American Women other than Oprah.
B. Oprah thought being a "Queen of Talk "in the 1980s.
C. Oprah is an African American who became a queen in the 1980s.
D. Oprah is the first women to host a national weekday talk in America.

16. What does the statement, she is the product of brief meeting between a 20 year old Vernon Winfrey
and 18 -year-old Vernita Lee(paragraph ii), imply?
A. Oprahs parents lived together for quite some time.
B. Oprahs parents had been intimate when she was conceived
C. Oprahs parents were not steadily going out together.
D. Oprahs parents were lining in different paces when she was born.

17. What does ordeal as used in.....during the order her.... (Paragraph IV) refer to?
A. Getting knocked unconscious
B. Sting a fake robbery

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D. Running away from home

18. Which one of the following was the cause of the shame referred to in paragraph v?
A. Having a busy mother
B. Falling victim to sexual abuse
C. Keeping a broken puppy
D. Running away from home

19. Which month can be inferred from Paragraph Vii as a month when Oprahs show was rated the
third highest on television?
A. August
B. September
C. January
D. February

20. What does fending off mean as used in ...the brave puppy fending off robbers (paragraph IV)?
A. Attacking
B. Barking
C. Attracting
D. Grunting

21. Which of the statements below best summarizes the central idea of the passage?
A. Oprah Winfrey is a successful African American woman.
B. Oprah Winfrey is a queen of talk show.
C. Oprah Winfrey is a rich and powerful woman.
D. Oprah Winfreys life and success are interesting.

22. Which two paragraphs disuses, in particular, the challenges Oprah faced and the attempts she made
to overcome them?
A. iii and vi
B. iv and v
C. ii and iii
D. iv and vii

SECTION FOURr: - Vocabulary (23 -39)

A. Completion (22-32)
Direction: - Question 23-32 are in complete sentences. There four alternative words/phrases, A-D,
given below each question. Choose the one that completes each sentence.
23. Some students develop a problem of____________________ to the university environment .They
should be properly counselled.
A. Maladjustment
B. Unadjustment
C. Inadjustent
D. misadjustment
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24. It is ________________for children to talk to adults the way that little girl did, she is rude.
A. Unproper
B. ill-proper
C. Improper
D. inproper

25. You did not show him any _________________. Dont forget he is the boss.
A. Respectance
B. Respection
C. Resectfulness
D. respect

26. They were engaged in the____________________of the city these days. Everything looks very
great now.
A. Beauty
B. Beautification
C. Beautifying
D. beautifulness

27. Haven't you_________________ anything yet? I guess that one is wonderful.

A. picked out
B. Picked down
C. Picked in
D. Picked up

28. I heard Shibiru____________________ an elderly gentleman and he is now under the police
custody.
A. Ran into
B. Ran along
C. Ran over
D. Ran behind

29. We _______________ all our complains to the person in charge, but he doesnt seem to care. We
dont understand what good governance means.
A. Put out
B. down
C. put up
D. put over

30. Everyone was so nervous and we had to leave hurriedly. There was no one_________________and
calm.
A. Gracious
B. Relaxed
C. Pleasant
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31. It was all tiring, but we had no other option. I really hate such __________________tasks.
A. Exhausting
B. Uninspiring
C. Boring
D. demanding

32. There is a lot of _________________ in the document the typed yesterday. You will need to
proofread it.
A. Unaccuracy
B. Misaccuracy
C. Inaccuracy
D. Unaccurateness

B. Substitution (33-39)
Directions: - Question 33 -39 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives A-D
given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the given
sentences if substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
33. Natural Calamity has become a challenge to most nations in developing countries. Mankind can no
more ignore the issue.
A. Drought
B. Problem
C. Danger
D. disaster

34. I know she is not very slim but she is not all that bulky either.
A. Huge
B. Pretty
C. Slender
D. tall

35. You came a little early for the appointment.

A. On time
B. In time
C. Late
D. exactly

36. DDT has been banned in many parts of the word, but it is still in use in Africa.
A. Banished
B. Disestablished
C. Prohibited
D. destroyed

37. You know this is a literate society.

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B. Intelligent
C. Skilled
D. educated

38. These people are so mean that they hardly give anything to charity. They are different from the
other village
A. Selfish
B. Rude
C. Unsociable
D. unfriendly

39. I was send you the documents to review them as quickly as you can. They expect our comment
early next week.
A. Go over
B. go into
C. get over
D. get into

SECTON FIVE: - Grammar (40-65)

Directions: - Question 40 -65 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternatives words or phrases,
A-D, given below each question. Choose the word /Phrase that best completes the sentences.
40. The purchasers should be accountable for what has happened.____________ piece is faulty.
A. All
B. Neither
C. Both
D. Every

41. It seems she wants me to do her a favour. You Know, she has never been as
nice________________me as she is.
A. On
B. With
C. To
D. for

42. I heard she became a________________ ambassador. Lucky her! She would tour countries in the
world.
A. Roaming
B. touring
C. visiting
D. walking

43. Visually impaired people usually use_______________ watches. That makes life easy for them.
A. Speaking
B. talking
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D. touching

44. Marijuana is sold _________________ in this country. You can even be jailed if you are found
with it.
A. Anywhere
B. somewhere
C. nowhere
D. everywhere

45. Some people_________________ set foot out of their local town. They live and die just there.
A. Always
B. never
C. ever
D. sometimes

46. it is claimed that air pollution caused by developed nations is affecting the lives of millions in
developing countries. I would, however, think this____________________
A. is not true
B. is the case
C. could be dangerous
D. is quite convincing

47. dad doesn't feel that globalization is just another way for rich countries to exploit the poor ones, he
always says______________
A. hey, globalization has left us poorer.
B. No son, globalization is a bad idea.
C. Son, globalization is a great idea.
D. Yes son, globalization is exploitative.

48. Genet: haven't I seen you somewhere around Ambo?

Almaz: what?__________________
A. no, I used to study in Ambo university.
B. Are you serious? You haven't
C. No, I come from Ambo originally.
D. Are you a tourist? How did you go there yourself

49______________you and your wife have concocted this. I have never said that.
A. Both
B. nor
C. all
D. either

50. They say George is selling his new car. I________________ him a call and ask.
A. Ought to give
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C. must give
D. will give

51. the police________________him in the area so many times and now they have him as a primary
suspect.
A. Have been
B. saw
C. see
D. had seen

52. unless we solve our internal problem, we_________________ not think of challenging the enemy.
A. Do
B. might
C. can
D. ought

53. I wonder if I _________________ still see alive. She has been ill for 10 years.
A. May
B. could
C. should
D. will

54. I have no doubt he would win the scholarship. He is the_______________ of all.

A. Very talented
B. more talented
C. most so talented
D. most talented

55. we studied together at college, but I________________her ever since.

A. Haven't seen
B. won't have seen
C. have seen
D. didn't see

56. my sister _________________ me a parcel two weeks ago, but I received it only yesterday.
A. Sent
B. had sent
C. has sent
D. had been sent

57. By the time you graduate , she___________________ someone else and has children. Better forget
her.
A. Would marry

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C. will have married
D. had married

58. If you were to be a teacher, you ____________________have to join a college of education and
take the necessary training. You can't jump into the profession from the street.
A. Would
B. will
C. shall
D. could

59. Kebede and Yeshi are looking for a house to buy. I think, they___________________soon.
A. Marry
B. are getting married
C. may be marrying
D. will marry

60. Press the button in front of you__________________ you hear the bell ring. If you could do it
before anyone, the money will be yours.
A. While
B. as soon as
C. as quickly
D. not too late

61. he sold his old house___________________ buy a new one. Unfortunately, however, it didn't work
out and now he has no house.
A. So that to
B. so as to
C. because of to
D. in order that to

62. They were all having lunch_________________you came. It was a bad time.
A. While
B. after
C. when
D. before

63. she is genuinely broke, ___________________we have to contribute some for her come on, she is
our friend.
A. Because of
B. so that
C. consequently
D. so

64. listen! She is the one sitting _________________Ail. Go and get her.
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B. behind to
C. next of
D. next to

65. Each one of us_____________________ help those affected by the drought. It is immoral to leave
them to starve.
A. Ought to
B. must
C. will
D. can

SECTION SIX:- communicative activities (66-99)

Directions:- Questions 66-69 are presented in a form of dialogue. The part said by one of the speakers
is given, and a blank space is left for the other. For each of the blank spaces, four alternative answers,
A-D, are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue.
66. Shuru: he stole his friend's bag. How come that we have this kind of student?
Helen: _________________
A. why does one steal a bag?
B. Not only that! He also stole a book.
C. No one in the class does that.
D. He comes from Dodoo school.

67. Alambo: he is really handsome.

Awando: __________________
A. He is Aster's boyfriend. Isn't he?
B. Are you saying he is handsome?
C. How do you know that? Look at him.
D. It is true. Many girls like him, don't they?

68. Shitu: ___________________

Bosen: they also like dorowot.
A. I am making kitfo for them.
B. Do they eat injera?
C. How about vegetables?
D. Is it true they don't eat shiro?

69. Biftu: Gutu doesn't like the idea of flying there.

Haile:______________________
A. flying is what many people don't like.
B. How much money do we have to spend if we fly?
C. I also think taking a bus would be uncomfortable.
D. I don't like it either. We can hire a four-wheel drive.

70. Tamiru: I think we've met before. Haven't we?

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Girum: ____________________
A. Glad meeting you. Of course, at Ayele's.
B. At Ayele's party? You're right.
C. Have we? Alright, nice to meet you.
D. Yes we have. How do you do these days?

71. Son:___________________
Dad: Nice to meet you, Mr. Alemu.
A. Dad. This is my teacher, Mr. Alemu.
B. This is my Dad, Mr. Alemu.
C. Dad. Mr. Alemu is my teacher.
D. Dad. That one is my teacher, Mr Alemu.

72. Sosina: Do you like that funky hairstyle?

Hirut: ______________
A. I see so many girls wearing it.
B. Mom always makes fun of such a style.
C. Gosh! It is so weird to me.
D. It is all over now! What fashion is that?

73. Mamo: Aren't those light trains so comfortable.

Friend: _______________________
A. Right. They surely solved transportation problems.
B. You can say that again. They are air-conditioned.
C. How much do they charge to use them?
D. Passenger complain in that they are too slow.

74. Alem: The report is not comprehensive.

Ululu: ____________________
A. Sure. The language is really terrible.
B. I know, it is not easy to understand.
C. That is true. It has no focus at all.
D. Certainly. Send it back to her.

75. Kuma: they want us to buy the book. Let us go and get it.
Halefom: ___________________________
A. Alright. It may not be as such useful.
B. How much does a book cost around here?
C. Sure. The book, I think, is interesting.
D. I think it is a book on modern management.

76. Yodit: Would you like to join us? We're having a trip to Harar.
Fraol: _________________
A. Is Harar so beautiful?
B. Who proposed that idea?
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D. I am afraid, you are driving.

77. Kuku: Are you she is arriving this weekend?

Eleni: _____________________
A. No doubt! She has her seat confirmed.
B. The weekend is going to be rainy.
C. I think she is taking a plane to change at Dubai.
D. They have prepared a lot of things to welcome her.

78. Student: are we having an exam next week?

Teacher:________________
A. How many units have we done?
B. In fact, exams are approaching.
C. Your result last time was so good.
D. I am not sure yet, but you might.

79. Wife: __________________

Husband: Did I hear on the radio that he is already back?
A. Sorry! What did you say?
B. The PM is planning to visit Arba -Minch.
C. They say the PM is out of country.
D. The PM will be leaving tomorrow.

80. Ayantu: I want to buy that skirt.

Sibilu: _______________
A. Is it made of cotton or wool?
B. Why not? Get the jumper as well.
C. Skirts are less expensive than trousers.
D. Are skirts more comfortable than trousers?

81. Molla: it is getting late. Let us go.

Yoru: ___________________
A. sure, they like punctually.
B. Yes, let us save our time.
C. Is the chairman coming as well?
D. It will be seven o'clock very soon.

82. Aberash: she has a bad backache. _________________

Nigist: of course, you should. Give it no time.
A. What shall we do?
B. Shall we see a doctor?
C. Should we ignore it?
D. What is the cause of it?

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83. Alene: the roof is leaking. What shall I do?
Nigusu: ______________________
A. I know. It will be raining soon.
B. No wonder. This is a very old house.
C. I thought it was also leaking last year.
D. May be, find someone who can fix it.

84. Elias: you should do your homework, son.

Ululu: ____________________
A. doing homework takes a lot of time.
B. That is fine, but let me have a snack first.
C. My friend can answer all the questions.
D. My friend doesn't like doing his homework.

85. Yonas: shall we lend her some money, please?

Wife: __________________
A. She can't be serious. She should be joking.
B. How much did they pay her for the painting?
C. That is ridiculous! She didn't pay back the last one.
D. A cooker would cost her no less than birr 10,000.

86. you: how can I get to the Ministry of Education?

Driver: __________________
A. you mean from here or......?
B. sorry, I am a stranger myself.
C. Lots of people ask this questions.
D. it could be in a walking distance.

87. Yodit: we're going out for lunch. Would you come?
Sara: ________________
A. I would rather do it for dinner.
B. I think, she will come?
C. Who is going for lunch now?
D. I am afraid, we have no money.

88. Adam: __________________

Mary: my pleasure. Just tell me what you want.
A. Shall I tell you a secret?
B. Can I use your camera, please?
C. Could you buy me a battery for my watch?
D. Could you do me a favour, please?

89. Yerom: may I give her my mobile phone?

Wirtu: ________________
A. No way! Are you crazy?

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C. She has lost everything.
D. Does she buy a mobile phone?

90. Gigiro: I won five million in a lottery.

Lomi: ___________________
A. lottery is for lucky people.
B. Five million! Are you kidding?
C. Did you also win one last year?
D. Girgiro! I also bought the ticket.

91. Jembere: sorry sir! We close at 5:00 pm.

Gashe: ___________________
A. Come on! It is only two minutes after 5:00.
B. my friend said you were open.
C. What time did you close today?
D. I need some money for my shopping.

92. Muse: have you heard that Belete was released?

Shoa: _________________
A. I know. He severely criticizes the system.
B. Is Belete a businessman by profession?
C. What good news! When was that?
D. Everybody likes Belete, I suppose.

93. Balemo: what would you do if you see friends eating junk?
Gedlu: __________________
A. come on, they shouldn't do that?
B. Perhaps take them home and feed them.
C. Why don't they eat what they can find?
D. The government should feed such people.

94. Yoyo: how long does it take to Dire Dawa?

Yaya:_________________________
A. it depends on your driving.
B. Dire Dawa is very far.
C. Not more than fifty birr.
D. It is around 500 kilometres.

95. Berhan: how come that you look older than your dad?
Micky: ______________________
A. I think my mum is also very young.
B. No, I don't look as old as you think.
C. Because he died when he was only 35.
D. you know he died only two years ago.
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96. Teacher:___________________
student: teacher, it is him talking.
A. Tell me, what is this boy doing?
B. Why don't you listen? That is really rude!
C. Why do students disturb the class?
D. Would you mind coping the notes?

97. Rahel: I received my computer back.

Cheru: ________________
A. computer are very useful
B. you want it for the assignment.
C. He has also taken my computer.
D. No! you now she wants it.

98. Mamush: she hasn't written the report, yet.

Tigist:_____________________
A. Why is a report important?
B. This is unacceptable. You should penalize her!
C. Why didn't you write it on time?
D. It should be our duty to take orders.

99. Receptionist: may I help you, sir?

Customer: ____________________
A. I am in Room 522.
B. All the rooms are occupied.
C. There is no water in my room.
D. My room is on the first floor.

SECTION SEVEN:- Writing(100-120)

Directions: Questions 100-120 are related to different types of writing .Read each of them very
carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D, given.

100. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A. He lives on BabileHarar.
B. He got it from Lelo his daughter.
C. Jol is from Juba South Sudan.
D. We saw Halu in ilu Ababor.

101. which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A. I will buy anew computer or, I will take yours.
B. I will buy a new computer or I will take yours.
C. I will buy a new computer, or I will take yours.
D. I will buy a new computer or; I will take yours.
102. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. Admittedly, Mr. Brown, a member of the new club is very rich.
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C. Admittedly, Mr. Brown, a member of the new club, is very rich.
D. Admittedly, Mr. Brown a member of the new club, is very rich.
103. How would Mimi most likely begin her letter to an intimate friend, Lili?
A. Hello, Lili
B. Hi, there
C. my beloved Lili
D. My dear friend, Lili
104. which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a descriptive piece of writing?
A. We got to the trip of the mountain around 11:30
B. I wouldn't say that it was too cold at the tip of the mountain.
C. Up at the tip of the mountain, it was too cold but it got warmer as we climbed down.
D. What they call a mountain in this country is just a hill elsewhere.
105. Everyone seemed hungry when we got Adama. So we suggested a stopover to which all agreed. Stranger as we
were, we didn't know which restaurant to go to...... What kind of writing is this most likely taken from?
A. Expository
B. narrative
C. descriptive
D. argumentative
106. Russian fighter jets had pounded the city for three days. Everything turned into rubbles and it was difficult to
image where those tall buildings were taken to. As I stood dumbstruck, I heard an agonized cry from an elderly
women caught in the debris... what kind of writing is this most likely taken from?
A. Descriptive
B. expository
C. narrative
D. argumentative
107. which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A. Having spoken for five minutes, I saw an old friend sitting among the audience.
B. To me, the meeting was useless and waste of time.
C. Almost all the attendees were elderly people of over 60.
D. the hall was full to the brim and all the seats were taken.
108. More than twenty years ago, two researchers went into middle class homes and studied the toys found in
children's rooms. What kind of writing is this most likely taken from?
A. Argumentative
B. expository
C. narrative
D. description
109. which one of the following sentences has a correct punctuation?
A. Shomo said, "batu, take it away!"
B. shomo said, "batu take it away!"
C. shomo said, batu, "take it away!"
D. shomo said, "batu, Take it away!"
110. "it is possible to see that parental influence has a significant impact on the academic performance and social
interaction of a child." Which section of a research report is this most likely taken from?
A. Conclusion
B. body

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D. introduction
111. altogether, majority of the students surveyed reported that the time they spent helping their family affected their
success in education. What is the
A. most likely research topic for the above study?
B. Factors enhancing students' academic success at high school.
C. The contribution of helping parents to students' academic success.
D. The relationship between students' time spent helping their family and their academic success.
112. The amount of time high school students spend helping their family. Which one of the following could be a
possible recommendation for a study investigating the challenges of living away from Home: the case of High school
students?
A. High school students should not be sent to schools away from home.
B. High schools should as much as possible be built at the minimum distance from each other.
C. High school should give special attention to students coming from different areas.
D. High school students should, as much as possible, not be exposed to any challenge.
113. Which one of the following is a possible summary of a research conducted on income as related to life style?
A. Income has no significant effect one's life style.
B. Income tremendously affected participants' life style
C. people have to plan themselves and live according to their income.
D. This study tried to see the effect of income on people's life style.
114. What could be the most appropriate closing to your application for an employment?
A. Yours with respect,
B. with respect,
C. yours truly
D. expecting your response,
115. my actions and the trouble I have caused..." this is likely taken from a letter of__________________
A. complaint
B. disappointment
C. enquiry
D. apology
116. which one of the following words Is correctly spelled?
A. Accommodation
B. ocurrence
C. occupastion
D. pereference
117. "stir well with abroad stirring stick," this is ____________
A. eating instruction
B. washing instruction
C. a cooking instruction
D. a mixing instruction
118. "George Washington Carver was born a slave in Missouri in 1864. In spite of his humble beginning, he managed
to obtain a degree in agricultural science in 1894.______________. his research showed that 300 products could be
derived from the peanut." which of the following sentences fills the blank in the paragraph?
A. As a farmhand, he obtained a high school education.
B. Carver never patented most of his many discoveries.
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119. "... it can be said that use of bamboo reinforcement is a better and economical alternative in view of overall
cost." this statement is likely taken from the ______________ section of a report.
A. Introduction
B. recommendation
C. conclusion
D. methodology
120. "The car was speeding down the deserted highway when the accident happened. The driver fell asleep at the
wheel and drove straight into a tree..." This text is likely taken from a/an__________piece of writing
A. argumentative
B. narrative
C. expository
D. descriptive

Answer Key
1.C 11.C 21.B 31.A 41.C 51.A 61.B 71.A 81.A 91.A 101.C 111.C
2.A 12.C 22.B 32.C 42.B 52.C 62.D 72.C 82.B 92.C 102.C 112.B
3.B 13.A 23.A 33.D 43.B 53.B 63.D 73.D 83.D 93.A 103.B 113.C
4.C 14.C 24.C 34.C 44.C 54.D 64.D 74.D 84.B 94.A 104.D 114.B
5.B 15.A 25.D 35.B 45.B 55.A 65.A 75.A 85.C 95.B 105.B 115.D
6.C 16.A 26.A 36.C 46.D 56.A 66.B 76.C 86.B 96.B 106.A 116.B
7.A 17.C 27.A 37.D 47.C 57.C 67.D 77.A 87.A 97.C 107.A 117.D
8.A 18.B 28.C 38.A 48.B 58.A 68.A 78.D 88.D 98.D 108.C 118.D
9.C 19.D 29.C 39.A 49.A 59.B 69.D 79.D 89.A 99.C 109.A 119.B
10.D 20.A 30.C 40.D 50.D 60.B 70.D 80.A 90.B 100.D 110.A 120.B

PART FIVE
SECTION ONE: Word Order ( 1 - 4 )
Directions: - the following words are not in the proper order. When put in the right order, they make
correct English sentences. From the given alternatives choose the one that is correct.
1. You I you say to for did want for all us thank.
A. I want to say thank you for all you did for us.
B. you want to say I thank you for all did for us.
C. I did want you for all for us to say thank you.
D. you say I want to thank you for all did for us.

2. the work for she twenty- two she company to when was started.
A. She for the company started to work when she was twenty two.
B. She when was twenty- two she started to work for the company.
C. She started to work for the company when she was twenty -two.
D. When she started to work for the company, she was twenty-two.

3. in my hospital sister a works.

A. in my hospital sister a works.

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C. My sister works in a hospital.
D. In a hospital works my sister.

4. any to don't us seem more understand they.

A. To understand us they don't seem any more.
B. They don't seem to understand us any more.
C. Any more they don't seem to understand us.
D. They seem to don't understand us any more.

Section Two: - Paragraph Coherence (5-7)

Directions: - When put in the correct order, sentence in question 5- 7 make up a complete paragraph.
From the alternative A - D given in each case, choose the letter that contains the correct order of the
sentences.
5. a. All of us are prone to the same fundamental human principles that cause these cases of scientific
denial.
b. Because it is not ignorance.
c. But if we really want to change how they think, we need to take an honest look at what is driving
those beliefs.
d. It is easy to dismiss people who believe things that are factually incorrect.
e. It is psychology.
f. Research has proven that humans are distinctly uncomfortable with events or phenomena without
clear cause, and when we do not know something, we tend to fill in the gaps ourselves.
A. a d b f c e
B. b a e f d c
C. f e b a c d
D. d c b e a f

6. a. Hundreds of millions of people can recognize a Coke bottle by its shape.

b. And the famous Coca- Cola logo is the most famous logo in the world.
c. Do you know the most recognizable object in the world?
d. Unlike any other famous commercial logos. It has not changed in 100 years.
e. The Coca- Cola bottle is the most recognized object in the world.
A. d b a c e
B. c e a b d
C. c d b e a
D. e a c d b

7. a. the country with highest life expectancy is Japan.

b. hence, nuns and philosophers often lived to great ages.
c. historically, women died in childbirth and men in wars.
d. now, childbearing is less risky and there are fewer wars.
e. there the average age for men is 76 and for women is 72
A. a e c d b
B. c b d a e
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Section Three: - reading Comprehension (8- 25)

Direction: - Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions 8 - 25 according to the
information threrein. Each question has four choices, A -D. Choose the best alternative.
Passage I
1. The state of the environment in the later part of the 21st century will be determined largely by one
factor: human population. If the species doubles its number by 2050 to nearly 11 billion, humanity may
complete the devastation that has been accelerating over the last few decades. Such unabated
expansion would continue to soak up poorer nations from making the necessary investments that might
deter continued population growth.
2. If the worst occurs, countless millions become environmental refugees, swamping the nations that
tried to conserve their soil, water and forests. The great- grand- children of today's young people would
have to share the planet with only a ragged cohort of the adaptable species dominated by rats,
cockroaches, weeds, microbes. The world in which they survived would consist largely of deserts,
patches of tropical forests, eroded mountains, barren oceans, all buffeted by extremes of weather.
3. The best hope for humanity and other life- forms would be to cut human propagation in half. So that
the world's number would not exceed 8 billion by mid- century. The only event in which the earth
would achieve zero population growth or even shrinkage would be some environmental or social
catastrophe. Donella Meadows, systems analyst, contends that the huge run- up in human numbers has
fore closed most options and shortened the amount of time available to come to grips with rising
threats to the environment. In the past Meadows argues, there were always new frontiers for exploding
population as well as for empty lands to accept wastes. This is no longer true. Most suitable areas have
been colonized. Many- easy - to find resources are already being exploited. Most dumping grounds
have also filled up. Meadows believers that much work is waiting ahead to make the world look better
than it does now.
4. For centuries humanity has confounded doomsayers by finding new supplies of food and energy. In
the early 1970s some environmentalists interpreted temporary rises in food and oil prices to mean
mankind was again pushing the earthly resources, yet surpluses returned in later years. This according
to Julian Simon, revealed a basic problem with the limits- to - growth argument. Price rises caused by
scarcities will always stimulate human ingenuity to improve efficiency and find new resources.
5. In the intervening years, however, there has been evidence that the market often fails to react as
quickly as problems demand. In addition, market often work perversely to hasten the demise of species
and resources. The increasing appetite for Bluefin tuna among sushi lovers and health conscious
dinersahs vastly increased the market price of the fish. Instead of dampening demand, the principal
effect came to be extended fishing. This led to a marked decrease in the number of fish in the Atlantic.
6. Demographers refer to such collisions between rising demand and diminishing resources as "train
wrecks". As the world adds new billions of people in even shorter periods, such potential conflicts
happen almost everywhere. With most of the world's good land already under the plow, a population of
11 billion human beings would probably have to make do with less than half the arable land per capital
that exists today. That would set the stage for disaster, as farmers stripped nutrients from the soil,
exacerbated erosion and gobbled up water and wild lands.
7. If population keeps building at the current rate, the most ominous effect is that millions of life -
forms become extinct. Humans, no matter how well behaved, cannot help crowding out natural
systems. A survey of 50 countries by environmental researchers showed that habitat loss, the most
important factor leading to extinction, rises in direct proportion to the density of the individuals that
make up various species. Big animals often range over hundreds of square miles and increasingly
collide with settlements. Smaller species, which make up most of nature's diversity, are badly affected
by human activities in countless ways.
8. The crucial question is whether humankind can afford to exterminate large numbers of other species
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without ruining the ecosystems that also sustain us. Whether or not humankind can afford to do this is
unknown. However, reducing the burden placed on the earth by rising human numbers and the lifestyle
of rich nations may have a promising end. To achieve this, the affluent nations must move their
economies toward patterns of production and consumption that recognize the limits of what the earth
can provide and what wastes it can accommodate. The poorer nations, on the other hand, require better
education and improved family planning to stabilize their numbers. Adopting coercive measures to
stabilize their family is also among the alternatives available to the poorer nations.
Adapted form: More Reading Power (1996):
Addison - Wesley Publishing Company

8. Which of the following has the potential to turn millions into environmental refugees?
A. allowing unchecked growth of human population
B. conserving soil, water and forests
C. changing the patterns of production and consumption
D. enabling the poor nations to slow down population growth.

9. From the following sentences, identify one potential consequence if population growth continues at
the current rate.
A. There will be a large number of new supplies of food and energy.
B. Humankind will be able to reduce the burden placed on the earth.
C. Humankind will exterminate the species and ruin the ecosystem.
D. There will be no collision between rising demand and diminishing resources.

10. What does they as used in ... the world in which they survived... (Paragraph 2) refer to?
A. millions who will become environmental refugees
B. today's young people
C. our great - grand - children
D. great-grand-children of today's young people

11. Whose principal effect is implied in ... the principal effect came to be ... (Paragraph 5)?
A. the increase in appetite for fish
B. the rise in quantities of encouraged fishing
C. the falling demand for fish
D. the mismatch between demand and supply

12. Which of the following statements is true according to the information in paragraph 3?
A. human population will not exceed 8 billion by 2050.
B. the time needed to respond to the rising environmental threats has now become short before.
C. making the world a better place for living requires more strenuous efforts now than ever before.
D. the world looks better if zero population growth is achieved through environmental catastrophe.

13. Which one of the following is not an example of rising threats to the environment?
A. cutting human propagation in half
B. exterminating species and the ecosystem
C. stripping nutrients from the soil.

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14. Which of the following words is close in meaning to soak up as used in paragraph 1?
A. stop
B. accelerate
C. absorb
D. extend

15. What does this in the statement? This is no longer true (Paragraph 3) refer to?
A. finding new frontiers and empty lands
B. finding exploding population
C. achieving zero population growth
D. gripping threats with environment

16. Form the words given below, which one shows the author's dissatisfaction with human activity, as
used in Paragraph 1?
A. expansion
B. devastation
C. soak up
D. prevent

17. Which word from the given alternatives can be the best substitute for demise as used in ... hasten
the demise of species and resources ... (paragraph 5)?
A. propagation
B. population
C. dampening
D. death

18. Which of the following words is close in meaning to doomsayers, as used in ... humanity had
confounded doomsayers ... (Paragraph 4)?
A. people who predict disaster
B. environmentalists who lived in the 1970s.
C. people who cause price rises that lead to Scarcity.
D. people who find new supplies of food and energy.

19. From the words given below, identify the one close in meaning to collision , as used in paragraph 6
A. coercion
B. influence
C. reaction
D. conflict

Passage II
when a company invests in a country, it asks: do we have the right people with the right capabilities?
This makes people think of new facilities, new jobs. Too often they forget the importance of
developing new skills.

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Most educational systems - in both developed and poorer markets are unprepared for the future skills
challenge brought on by digitalization. As a business, we could throw up our hands and do nothing.
But as optimists, we should instead double down on being part of the solution.
Focusing on training and 'up skilling' when the shovels go in the ground after an initial investment can
lead to even more jobs over time. In established facilities workers displaced by technology can learn to
operate robots and become comfortable with automation. Business can develop work study programs
based on company tailored study programs based on company tailored curricula or provide essential
machines to universities or vocational programs so that students can learn to use them. I know this is
possible - not because I am optimist but because I see it happening.
In this light, the goals of private companies and the public are the same: a business supports those
whose jobs are impacted by technology. It betters the training of those in developing markets. It creates
loyal relationships talent and pipeline of resilient workers with flexible skills - ones that it and other
companies will demand. More jobs are created. And everybody wins.
Source: John Rice, Vice Chairman of GE, TIMED December 12, 2016
20. "... and everybody wins," (the last paragraph, the last sentence) implies that
A. Businesses will face the challenges.
B. Both workers and businesses will satisfy their needs.
C. The public will be the beneficiary.
D. Businesses will establish high quality institutions of training.

21. One of following is an instance of a recommended industry university partnership.

A. Companies prepare their own study programs based on their own needs.
B. Universities generate modules of training for companies.
C. Workers get trainings during their day offs.
D. Companies give universities machines that their students can learn to use.

22. When is it proper, according to the passage, to focus on training and up skilling?
A. As soon as we start the business
B. When we decide to introduce digitalization.
C. After all arrangements for the establishment of the company have been made.
D. Before we secure the money for investment.

23. One of the following is NOT a mutual goal between private companies and the public regarding the
tasks of the business.
A. Providing employment to all citizens.
B. Supporting those whose jobs are affected by technology.
C. Enhancing the training of those in developing markets.
D. Pipelining resilient workers with flexible skills.

24. What do modern education set ups lack according to the above passage?
A. Facilities and skilled personnel
B. Preparation for future skills challenge
C. Digitalization
D. Optimism

25. Which one of the following titles best suits the above passage?

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B. The Validity of Education
C. Businesses as Models of Education
D. Building Workforces Business Need

26. People who live on an island in a sea will most probably need to ____________ their water.
Otherwise they cannot drink it.
A. Filter
B. Desalinate
C. Detoxify
D. Denitrify

27. I don't like people who beat around the bush. I want them to ___________
A. Stop blaming others for their own mistakes
B. Come to an agreement
C. Stop avoiding the issue
D. Look for the hidden point

28. ________________Your shoes or you will trip over and fall down.
A. Embrace
B. Lace up
C. Brace
D. Bump into

29. As mistake is to eraser so is constitution to ____________________

A. Revolution
B. Draft
C. Concise
D. Amendment

30. I understand it is taking them years to_________________ the shock of their son's death. I really
pity them.
A. Get over
B. Put over
C. Go over
D. Get down

31. For reasons unknown to us it is now the third month he stopped paying his contributions. So, we
can now ______________________ his name from the membership list.
A. Erase out
B. Cancel out
C. Rub out
D. Write out

32. The carpenter accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer and ___________________ in pain.
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B. Whistled
C. Winced
D. Wiped

33. It is assumed that free people are______________ to infringements of their rights.

A. Inimical
B. Imitative
C. Innocuous
D. Fragile

34. Many of my friends were in heated argument about which team would win the game last night; in
fact, i was ______________ and simply enjoyed watching the game.
A. Discouraged
B. Unwise
C. unfair
D. Indifferent

35. After waiting for two hours, mom grew ________________ with my sister and decided to call her.
A. Irresponsible
B. Unfriendly
C. unkind
D. Impatient

B. Substitution (36- 42)

Directions: - questions 36 - 42 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives A - D
given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that, if substituted for the underlined word or
phrase.
36. I didn't ring off until he said he didn't love me. Once i heard that, i forced myself to completely
erase him out of my mind.
A. Hang up
B. Hold on
C. Ring up
D. Shut down

37. It is believed that with experience my sister will be proficient at the task.
A. Adapt
B. Adopt
C. Adept
D. Novice

38. Old shanty parts of Addis Ababa are pulled down and new modern high rising buildings are
erected.
A. Repaired
B. Demolished
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D. Extracted

39. Heavy shellings in several cities of Syria have turned buildings into rubbles. It would obviously
take a lot of resource to reconstruct them
A. Debris
B. Rubbish
C. Desert
D. Wilderness

40. My sister is such a little nuisance; she often like to ask too many silly questions.
A. Annoying
B. Sad
C. Exciting
D. Stupid

41. The teacher asked us to hand in the homework this Friday.

A. Transmit
B. Transfer
C. Admit
D. Submit

42. We are going to put off our vacation until next year.
A. Cancel
B. Enjoy
C. Extend
D. Delay

Section Five:- Grammar (43 - 72)

Directions:- Questions 43 -73 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words or phrases, A-
D, given below each question. Choose the word/ phrase the best completes the sentence. 43.
You____________________ look like a gentleman nor speak like one.
A. Never
B. Ever
C. Either
D. Neither

44. Many children often enjoy listening to such an _____________ story of adventure.
A. Excited
B. Exciting
C. excitement
D. Amusement

45. Doctors__________________ help you unless you tell them what's worng.
A. Can't
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C. Shouldn't
D. Mustn't

46. I found the news from the doctors_________________; they said mom is in a good condition
today.
A. Initiating
B. Entertaining
C. Encouraging
D. Exciting

47. Had there been no trace of evidence for his involvement in the death of the old lady in the
neighborghood, the police ___________________ so serious about keeping him in custody.
A. Won't have been
B. Would have been
C. Wouldn't have been
D. Was not going to be

48. Don't say anything like that to me;__________________ again!

A. Forever
B. Whatever
C. Never
D. Ever

49.____________________ Was the bus that i was almost late for this exam.
A. Very slow
B. Too slow
C. So slow
D. As slow

50. I don't understand why he suspected us. _____________________ From among us would want his
money.
A. No one
B. Anyone
C. No anyone
D. Not someone

51. If the media reported that nobody died in the crash, then ______________________ of them
should be alive. You don't have to cry.
A. Either
B. Neither
C. Both
D. None

52. Classes begin only after you ___________________ registration.a

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B. Complete
C. Will complete
D. Had completed

53. Next week this time, I_________________ all my examinations.

A. I am finishing
B. Have finished
C. Will finish
D. Will have finished

54. ____________________ You come around, i see you making troubles. That is really intolerable.
A. Always
B. Sometimes
C. All time
D. Every time

55. None of the furniture we bought last week _________________ yet.

A. Has arrived
B. Arrived
C. Have arrived
D. Will have arrived

56. Did you know that Mary and Bedlu_________________ married next week?
A. Are going to get
B. Will be getting
C. Will get
D. Get

57. Experts agree that neither sex is more intelligent than the other: their brains
are__________________
A. Also different
B. Just the same
C. Just different
D. Also the same

58. If anything goes wrong with this plan you_______________ held responsible.
A. Would be
B. Would have been
C. Will be
D. Will have been

59. It is hard to imagine what life was like ____________________ there were no computers or mobile
phones.

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B. When
C. Where
D. During

60. I'm delighted _______________ you in such a good health.

A. I see
B. Seeing
C. To see
D. For i see

61. I just heard on the radio that the company is selling goods at a big discount.
I____________________ go and check if there is anything i might need.
A. Will
B. Would
C. may
D. am going to

62. She seems to be so much spoiled. She is rude ______________ everyone.

A. To
B. On
C. At
D. With

63. ________________Are so fallible as those who are sure they are always right.
A. Many
B. None
C. Some
D. Several

64. Zeritu worked really hard ___________________ she could pass her university entrance exam and
study medicine.
A. So as to
B. Because of
C. So that
D. In order to

65. Jorgo has a very old mum can hardly do anything. He ____________________ take care of her as
he is her only son.
A. May
B. Must
C. Shall
D. Ought to

66. According to a recent survey, young drivers are________________ likely to have an accident.
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B. The more
C. The worst
D. The most

67. I'm not good at mathematics, but I __________________any problem with my English.
A. Had never have
B. Have never had
C. Never have
D. Had never had

68. I'm sure you___________________ a good time staying here with me this coming summer.
A. Will have
B. Should have
C. Have
D. Will be having

69. I was very sad to hear that your mother_________________.

A. Had died
B. Had died
C. Dies
D. Would die

70. I was passing ___________________ when i saw her talk like someone mad. I don't think she is
stable and alright.
A. By
B. Along
C. To
D. On

71. I have now been admitted to the university of Mello and i am expected to be there in August. The
semester __________________ half way there by the time the academic year beings here.
A. Will be
B. Would be
C. Will have been
D. Would have been

72.____________________ Would i say about this exam later at home.

A. Not a word
B. Nothing word
C. None a word
D. Not word

Section Six:- communicative Activities ( 73- 107)

Direction:- Questions 73 - 107 are presented in a form of dialogue. The part said by one of the speakers
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A-D are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue.
73. Student: We went to Sodere for the weekend.
Teacher________________?
A. You went where
B. When did you go
C. Where did you go
D. What for

74. Lensa: Lilu loves pizza. She could eat the whole thing herself.
Lojo: ____________________
A. That's why she is gaining weight
B. That is why she's cutting down on junk food.
C. That is why she's very nice.
D. That's why she gets along with her friends very well.

75. Teacher: You haven't submitted your assignment have you?

Student:_____________________
A. Yes, I haven't I'm sorry teacher.
B. No, I have. I gave you in the morning.
C. When? I didn't know.
D. No i haven't

76. Abraham: You should really apologize to your parents.

Tizazu:________________________
A. Why? I don't care what they think!
B. Mistakes are inevitable.
C. It was a crowded classroom.
D. Yes, my parents apologized.

77. Mother: Get out her way. _________________

You:- what's chasing her?
A. She's doing her homework.
B. She's in a hurry.
C. She has been reading all morning.
D. She has a terrible headache.

78. Dessalegn: ______________________

Chaltu: Yes, you are.
A. I'm genuine, aren't I?
B. I'm working to help you, amn't i?
C. There are a number of solutions, aren't there?
D. You are trying to help me, aren't you?

79. Shashe:______________________

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Tollossa: How do you do?
A. How are you?
B. How do you do?
C. Can i speak to you?
D. Who are you?

80. Nurse: __________________

Patient: Do i have to ?
A. Sleep well. I wish you good dreams.
B. How do you feel now?
C. Don't disturb, please, be quiet.
D. Have you taken your medicine?

81. Teacher: Beka is one of the most intelligent and gentle students we have. Isn't he?
Director:___________________
A. I know his dad, Ato Borguda.
B. Intelligence is a quality we need.
C. He also a good footballer, isn't he?
D. He went to Nazareth last week, i was told.

82. Abel: she still doesn't want to give me the camera back.
You:___________________
A. Cameras are very expensive. The cost a fortune.
B. What kind of camera does she like? Like this one?
C. So disappointing! After all she knows it is not hers.
D. She has two very sophisticated cameras, doesn't she?

83. Son: books are a thing of the past. The future is in online publications.
Father: _________________
A. that's utterly rubbish.
B. I don't like online publications.
C. Children watch too much TV these days.
D. We don't like to read on the screen.

84. Husband:____________________
Wife: love means never having to say you're sorry.
A. You never learn to make apologies
B. I don't accept your apologies.
C. You know i love you.
D. I kept you waiting for so long.

85. Alemu: can you play the violin?

Zewdu: ______________________
A. Yes, i can play.
B. No, i wish i could.
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D. Musical instruments are usually.

86. You: i always have trouble with my English. What do you advise me to do?
Friend: _________________________
A. I wish i could help.
B. You shouldn't bother about it.
C. Have you thought about seeing a doctor?
D. English is an international language.

87. Bontu: _________________________

Chaltu: Sorry, i am not going to the post office.
A. What are you going to do after class?
B. Do you go to the post office every day?
C. Could you mail these letters for me, please?
D. Would you perhaps go to the post office today?

88. Adugna: They asked us to submit the documents on time. What else is there?
Kiros__________________
A. What do they do with documents?
B. How much time did they give us to do that?
C. They also want us to pay the whole amount now.
D. They come up with new requirements every year.

89. Mekbib: Excuse me, can you lend me a pencil?

Zeritu: __________________
A. Here you are.
B. I've a pen.
C. Can you borrow?
D. Which one?

90. Gennet: Yuk! How disgusting!

Lilly: _____________________
A. Let me have a look. I'll try to fix it.
B. Of course, help yourself.
C. Isn't your drink very nice?
D. I'm glad you like it.

91. Receptionist: _______________

Guest: do you have a room with double bed, please?
A. Why are you here, Madam?
B. What can i do for you, madam?
C. Are you looking for someone, madam?
D. Do you want to pass a night here, madam?

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92. Ali: Can i make an appointment to see the doctor?
Sori: _______________________
A. The doctor is available any time.
B. No, you can't make.
C. What's wrong?
D. Yes, you can make.

93. Friend: Globalization is just another way for rich countries to exploit poor countries.
You: ________________
A. You may be right, but i see it that way.
B. Rich countries help the poor ones in many ways.
C. Do you remember the beginning of globalization?
D. You may be right, but i don't see it that away.

94. Smoker: I think somkers deserve the right to smoke in public.

Non-Smoker:___________________________
A. no, I'm not sure about that.
B. I'd say that is not always the case.
C. I'd say the exact opposite.
D. yes, I'm sure about that.

95. Leto: where is the nearest cash point?

Bereket:_______________________
A. do you want to change money or cash a traveller's cheque?
B. as a matter of fact, we don't have the nearest cash point around?
C. walk down the street and it is on your left before the traffic light.
D. take bus number 48 from here and then I actually don't know after that.

96. You: I lost another opportunity again.

Friend:_____________________
A. good luck
B. I don't care
C. hard luck
D. take it easy

97. Tutu: Oh, one lasting thing: Solan and I are getting married.
Dimberu:______________________
A. congratulations! When is the happy day?
B. of course! Solan'll make a good husband.
C. yes, but in my opinion, isn't Solan much younger?
D. I'd say Sunday is the best day for the wedding.

98. Policeman: You have seen her killing the man. Haven;t you?
Ujulu: _________________________
A. what was the man doing then?

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C. who is she? Hasn't she gone away?
D. I was, in fact, somewhere in the scene.

99. Nuru: I didn't like their food. The taste was so odd.
Bancho: ______________________
A. what was the injera make of?
B. did they have a party or what?
C. it was too much. We couldn't finish it.
D. even the look was somewhat unattractive.

100. Tourist: ___________________

Officer: My advice is that you hire a four-whee- drive.
A. should we take a bus to get to the site, sir?
B. is the road to the area somewhat bumpy, sir?
C. can we find a four -wheel- drive to the site, sir?
D. which one is cheaper, a bus or a four -wheel-drive, sir?

101. Nana: We have to leave early morning. Otherwise, It will be congested.

Gutiye: _________________
A. which car are you going to drive?
B. hwo long does it take us to get there?
C. how many vehicles use the road per day?
D. good idea! Wake me up at 5 o'clock, please.
102. Mother: it's hot inside.__________________
Daughter: Sure, where is the key?
A. will you open the window?
B. shall I open the window?
C. open the window.
D. may I shut the door?
103. Sister: mom! Hirut failed her exam again.
Mother: ____________________
A. I know she is very good.
B. so disappointing! Are you sure?
C. it should be very difficult, I suppose.
D. exams do not measure one's real ability.
104. Passenger 1: the weather looks nice, doesn't it?
Passenger 2: ___________________
A. yeah, but too unpredictable.
B. it is too hot this time of the year.
C. it is like Bahir Dar, where we are going.
D. would it be the same in Bahir Dar also?
105. Eldana: it is time we left. It is going to rain later.
Friend:________________i_ don 't want to get my hair wet.
A. I couldn't agree more.
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C. what do you tell me?
D. we've been here for long.
106. Hanna: _______________________
Kedija: Kind of, I soppose.
A. where is your boyfriend?
B. here comes your boyfriend.
C. do you love your boyfriend?
D. what does your boyfriend do for living?
107. Teacher: how much string does it take to reach the moon?
Student:__________________
A. never ending piece.
B. countless pieces.
C. one hundred million pieces.
D. just one, but a very long piece.
Section Seven: Writing (108 - 120)
Directions: Questions 108 - 120 are related to different types of writing. Read each of them very
carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D given.
108. Which one of the following sentences has correct punctiuation?
A. we said, "Don't push us around;" however, that didn't mean anything to them.
B. we said, "Don't push us around"; however, that didn't mean anything to them.
C. we said, " don't push us around"; however, that didn't mean anything to them.
D. we said, " Don't push us around," however, that didn't mean anything to them.
109. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a narrative piece of writing?
A. everybody ordered a meal and started waiting.
B. the food in the restaurant was popular for its taste.
C. of all things, I liked the picture hanging from the center.
D. the meals weren't as such expensive compared to other places.
110. Which one of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. send me Ketema, the headmaster, Jira, the unit leader; and Desta, the guard.
B. send me Ketema; the headmaster; Jira; the unit leader, and Desta; the guard.
C. send me; Ketema, the headmaster; Jira, the unit leader; and Desta, the guard.
D. send me Ketema- the headmaster, Jira - the unit leader, and Desta- the guard.
111. We interviewing 10 managers of different branches in the city to see if what they think about the
problem conforms with the information we secured from the customers. Which section of a study have
the above lines been taken from?
A. objective
B. methodology
C. introduction
D. data analysis
112. We met at the back of the building and started looking for a quiet place where we could sit down
and enjoy the presence of one another. The area was a bit dark and we were sure no noel would come
there in the mid of the night. We found a corner to sit and these lines are taken from a piece of writing
that is most likely:
A. descriptive

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C. narrative
D. expository
113. New situations always made me nervous. Which sentences is like to come next?
A. after a couple of minutes the teacher came over.
B. my first swimming lesson was no exception.
C. I stood timidly by the side of the changing room.
D. I changed into my bathing suit.
114. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalizations?
A. the United States has a Democratic form of Government just as Great Britain does.
B. the United States has a democratic form of Government just as Great Britain does.
C. the United States has a democratic form of Government Justas Great Britain does.
D. the United States has a Democratic form of government just as Great Britain does.
115. Which sentence is appropriately punctuated to avoid any ambiguity in meaning?
A. the doctor's wife said her friend is not well.
B. the doctors' wife said, her friend is not well.
C. the doctor's wife, said her friend is not well.
D. the doctors' wife said, her friend is not well.
116. Which one of the following sentences is most likely taken from a descriptive writing?
A. unlike what they thought, we managed to get there early morning.
B. the whole area was wet and smoggy making driving extremely difficult.
C. In fact, it is good to start early morning if you want to drive long distance.
D. at 9 o'clock, some of the people started appearing form different directions.
117. She made me remember Mona Lisa. Her smiles and beauty were indescribable and as she came
straight looking into my eyes, all I could do was stand dumbfounded. She got closer and closer and her
eyes shone unbearably brighter, this is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. expository
B. argumentative
C. narrative
D. descriptive
118. In conclusion, students from the rural areas seem to have spent a significant portion of their time
helping their parents whereas those from the urban centers hardly did anything of that kind. What is the
most likely research topic from which the preceding lines were taken?
A. an investigation into how rural and urban students help their parents
B. residential area as a factor affecting the assistance students give to parents
C. a survey of responsibilities of students from rural and urban areas inn helping their parents?
D. students from the rural an urban centuries; how much time do they spend helping parents?
119. When I looked up from the foot of the hill, I saw someone who was making almost to the tip and I
know it was Tesfay. In no later than five minutes he stood on the top and started shouting down to
those of us crawling up . This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely:
A. narrative
B. argumentative
C. descriptive
D. expository

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120. I have a proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives."
This is most likely taken from.
A. a letter of application
B. an informal letter
C. a business letter
D. a letter of enquiry

Answer Key
1.A 11.D 21.A 31.C 41.D 51.C 61.A 71.C 81.C 91.B 101.D 111.D
2.C 12.C 22.A 32.C 42.C 52.B 62.A 72.A 82.C 92.A 102.A 112.A
3.C 13.A 23.A 33.C 43.D 53.D 63.B 73.D 83.D 93.D 103.B 113.B
4.B 14.C 24.B 34.D 44.B 54.D 64.C 74.A 84.A 94.C 104.A 114.C
5.D 15.A 25.D 35.D 45.A 55.A 65.B 75.D 85.B 95.C 105.A 115.A
6.B 16.D 26.B 36.A 46.C 56.A 66.D 76.A 86.A 96.D 106.C 116.B
7.A 17.D 27.C 37.C 47.C 57.D 67.B 77.B 87.C 97.A 107.B 117.D
8.A 18.A 28.B 38.B 48.C 58.C 68.D 78.A 88.C 98.D 108.D 118.D
9.C 19.D 29.D 39.A 49.C 59.B 69.B 79.B 89.A 99.D 109.A 119.A
10.D 20.B 30.A 40.A 50.A 60.C 70.A 80.D 90.C 100.D 110.D 120.A

PART SIX
SECTION ONE: word order (1-5)
Directions: the following words are NOT in the proper order. When put in the right order, they make
correct English sentences. From the given alternative, choose the one that is correct.
1. It to wanted you today me do.
A. you wanted me to do it today.

B. today you wanted it me to do.

C. it wanted me today you to do.

D. me wanted you to do it today.

2. In got has house all money new the her she.
A. she has got her money all in the new house.

B. she has all here new money got in the house.

C. she has got all her money in the new house.

D. All her money she has got in the new house.

3. Planet could no our how that have beyond implications understanding life go far started Earth.
A. understanding how life started on Earth could have implications that go far beyond our planet.

B. how life started on our Earth could have implications beyond planet that go far.

C. Earth could have understanding implications that go far beyond planet that go far.

D. our planet could have implications how life go far started beyond that understanding on Earth.
4. That anything me don't to like again say.
A. don't again say like that anything to me.
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C. don't say anything like that to me again.

D. don't say anything to me like that again.

5. Lung pollution is causes why air obvious cancer.
A. why lung cancer causes air pollution is obvious.

B. why air pollution causes lung cancer is obvious.

C. lung cancer causes why air pollution is obvious.

D. why causes lung cancer air pollution is obvious.

SECTION TWO: paragraph coherence (6-9)
Directions: When put in the correct order, sentences a - e/f in each of the questions 6-9 make up a
complete paragraph. From the given alternatives A-D given for each question, choose the letter that
contains the correct order of the sentences.
6. a. such people do it more for pleasure than necessity.
b. weekend is the best time for those who buy essential things for life.
c. very few people can avoid shopping at least once a week.
d. for some people, however, shopping has become a daily routine.
e. shopping is a necessary part of life."
A. e d b c a

B. c d b a e

C. e c d a b

D. b d c e a
7. a. in 1991, the country launched an early- warning system- the first in the world and one that has
been emulated by countries like Japan.
b. mexico's recent quake occurred 32 years after the city's 1985 shock, which killed about 10,000
people and destroyed 3,000 buildings.
c. since then, mexico has worked to shore up its earthquake preparedness.
d. some had a minute to duck and cover, to grab go bags, to locate their loved ones.
e. thanks to sirens and smart phones, thousands of individuals were alerted to the impending quake
f. those seconds can mean the difference between life and death."
A. a e b c f d

B. b c a e d f

C. c a b d f e

D. f a e b d c
8. a. I knew the journey could be tough but not as bitter.
b. something more unbearable! My visa application was denied.
c. I migrated to Egypt in December 2005 dreaming to travel to Australia.
d. in fact, you have to experience it yourself to see how severe things could be.
e. the weather was indescribably harsh and the police were brutally unfriendly."
A. c a b e d

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C. c e a b d

D. d e c a b
9. a. it is about cultivating one's mind.
b. I believe in the power of education
c. I migrated to Egypt in December 2005 dreaming to travel to Australia.
d. in fact, you have to experience it yourself to see how severe things could be.
e. the weather was indescribably harsh and the police were brutally unfriendly."
A. b d e c a

B. d a e c a

C. b a e d c

D. c a e d b
Section Three: Reading comprehension (10-23)
Directions: Read the following two passages carefully and answer the questions according to the
information therein. Each question has four choices, A-D. choose the best alternative.
Passage 1
The Shrinking Earth: Ecological Threats
1. In 1977, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNESCO jointly published an alarming
map of the spread of deserts across the world. Shaded in orange, pink and red were all the areas in
danger of desertification. The coloured patches a major part of the developing world outside the rainy
equatorial belt. In Latin America they covered north east Brazil, central and northern Mexico and
stretched right down the Andes as far as Chili. They ate in to the Horn of Africa and much of the south
west of the continent. And without interruption they reached half way round the globe in a broad swath
from the Atlantic coast of the Sahara, right across North Africa and the Sahel, through the Middle East
and Persia to Pakistan and north west India.
2. There could be no more graphic expression of the ecological dangers that threaten so much food
production, so many livelihoods in the developing countries. The world is losing precious agriculture
land at twice the rate that new land is being broken for farming. An area greater than great Britain is
disappearing every year. Soil is being exhausted, eroded, and blown away at the rate of two and a half
billion tons per year. By the end of the century, the world may have to support one and a half times its
present population on only three quarters of its present cultivated area.
3. In this report on the state of the environment in 1977, United Nations Environment Programme
Director, Mostafa Tolba, warned that, if present trends continue, there would by only 0.15 hectares of
farm land per person by the year 2000, half the 1975 level. Productivity would have to double merely
to allow people to get the same amount of food as today, these are the figures on which he based that
cultivation: in 1975 there were 1240 million hectares under cultivation. Over the next 25 years,
perhaps another 300 million new hectares may be opened up but over the same period 600 million
hectares half the entire 1975 cultivated area may be lost of these, half will probably disappear under
the ink - blot spread of cities, which are expanding horizontally twice as fast as the populations are
growing and over some of the best agriculture land. The other 300 million will be the toll of soil
degradation.
4. At least half of the total erosion will be in the world's 45 million square kilometres of potentially
productive but ecologically precarious dry lands, which stretch through a hundred nations. About 700
million people live in this zone, almost all of them in developing countries, and 18 million live in areas
that are currently undergoing rapid desertification.

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5. Everywhere the deserts are advancing. In Sudan, the southern edge of the Sahara moved south by
100 kms between 1958 and 1957. The deserts do not march forward on a solid font, like an army.
Patches appear, like those at Aorema in Burkina Faso, around centers of population or watering holes,
then spread, link up with others, and finally merge into the desert itself.
6. The chief agent of what has been called leprosy of the soil is man, the impart of his activates on
highly sensitive and delicately balanced ecosystems. The prime factor in the process is population
increase. The number of people in the Sahel, for example, is doubling every 25 to 30 years. We can see
everywhere the consequences of this among settled farmers: the cutting down of fallow periods,
progressive decline in the vegetation cover, increasing erosion. As population goes on growing
cultivation is pushed into areas that are entirely unsuitable for agriculture, and there the process
progresses even more rapidly.
Taken from English four, ETC, department of English
10. According to paragraph 2, how much of our soil is getting out of use every six months?
A. 1.75 billion tons

B. 2.50 billion tons

C. 1.50 billion tons

D. 1.25 billion tons

11. Which paragraph could be cited as a good example to show that the continent of Africa has been
seriously affected by desertification?
A. paragraph 1

B. paragraph 5

C. paragraph 4

D. paragraph 6
12. In relative terms, which one of the following factors contributes more to desertification?
A. cultivation of land unsuitable for farming

B. increase in the amount of erosion

C. decrease in land left uncultivated

D. decline in vegetation covering the areas

13. Which one of the following sentences best summarizes paragraph 2?
A. the world is losing its precious agricultural and at an alarming rate.

B. the amount of cultivable land is decreasing while population remains constant.

C. soil degradation is a serious problem threatening people in developing countries

D. the amount of cultivable land population growth are inversely proportional.

14. What does the phrase, the ink blot spread of cities (paragraph 3) mean?
A. spread of cities along the main roads.

B. establishment of a city to be followed by another in short distance

C. establishment of mega cities on farmlands

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15. How many Africa countries have specifically been mentioned as those in danger of desertification?
A. 2

B. 5

C. 4

D. 3
16. What is the main idea conveyed in paragraph 1
A. deserts affected developing countries more than they did the developed ones.

B. Africa has been more seriously affected by desert than Latin America.

C. the areas outside the rainy equatorial belt have not been affected by deserts.

D. FAO and UNESCO have shown a serious concern about desertification problems.
Passage 2
1. UNITED NATIONS - nearly 60 million people have been driven from their homes by war and
persecution an unprecedented global exodus that has burdened fragile countries with waves of new
comers and littered deserts and seas with the bodies of those who died trying to reach safety. The new
figures, released recently by the United Nations refugee agency, paint a staggering picture of a world
where new conflicts are erupting and old ones are refusing to subside, driving up the total number
displaced people to a record 59.5 million by the end of 2014, the most recent year tallied.
2. Half of the displaced are children. Nearly 14 million people were newly displaced in 2014,
according to the annual report by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to
other words, tens of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes every day and seek
protection elsewhere ""last year, the report found. Tens of millions of others fled in previous years and
remain stuck, sometimes for decades, unable to go home of find a permanent new one, according to the
refugee agency. The include the more than 2.5 million displaced is the Darfur region of Sudan, and the
1.5 million Afghans still living in Pakistan.
3. When refugees flee their own countries, most of them wind up in the worlds less developed nations,
with Turkey, Iran and Pakistan hosting the largest numbers. One in for refugees now finds shelter in
the world's poorest countries, with Ethiopia and Kenya taking many more refugees than, say Britain
and France . As the report states. ""the global distribution of refugees remains heavily skewed away
from wealthier nation and towards the less wealthy."" Even so, there has been a sharp backlash in
European capitals against the waves of people coming across the Mediterranean Sea, including many
who are fleeing conflict and repression in countries like Syria and Eritrea. For now, the European
Union has shelved its plans to get approval from the Unite Nations Security Council to target human
smugglers who operate in lawless Libya and to destroy the shops they use to bring migrants across the
sea. Instead, the European Union is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss whether it will start
military operations in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, for which it does not need the
council's blessings.
4. European Union leaders are still squabbling with one another over how to split up at least 40,000
asylum seekers across their 28 member states. And they have stepped up search and rescue operation
after intense public pressure stemming from a sharp increase in the deaths of migrants crossing the
Mediterranean this year. Australia has felt no such compaction. Its prime minister, Tony Abbott, has
pledged to turn around migrate boats before they enter Australian territorial water, including those with
minority Rohingyas fleeing persecution in Myanmar. His administration faces scrutiny over allegations
that it paid smugglers to turn a boat back to Indonesia after it was intercepted on the high seas.
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5. ""For an age of unprecedented mass displacement, we need an unprecedented humanitarian response
and a renewed global commitment to tolerance and protection for people fleeing conflict an
persecution."" Antonio Guterres, the high commissioner for refugees, said in a statement
accompanying the annual report.""
6. Amnesty international in a report issued this week, accused governments and smugglers alike of
pursuing"" selfish political interest instead of showing basic human compassion."" The United States
offers permanent resettlement to roughly 70,000 refugees each year, though its plants too admit 2,000
Syrian refugees this year have drawn scrutiny from Republican lawmakers who worry that some
among them might be terrorists. The war in Syria is the largest source of displacement. By the end of
2014, 7.6 million Syrians were displaced within the country itself, and nearly another 3.9 million were
refugees living outside the war torn nation.
Source: United National English Language Programme
17. Which of the following sentences reflects Antonio Guterres view towards refugees?"
A. people are being persecuted at an unprecedented rate.

B. the world should be more tolerant to those displaced from their homes.

C. people who flee conflict and persecution need to be more tolerant.

D. we need to be aware that there is an unprecedented humanitarian response today.

18. Why is the Unites States reluctant to admit Syrian refugees?
A. because it runs own political interest.

B. because there are terrorists mixed with the refugees.

C. because it is possible for the refugees to settle with in Syria.

D. because Republican lawmakers do not trust the refugees.

19. According to paragraph 2, which one of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. compared to the adolescent or the elderly emigrant, children are larger in number.

B. the 1.5 million Afghans living in Pakistan do not seem to want to go back home.

C. newly dislocated people in 2014 make up nearly a quarter of the total number of dis placed people.

D. relatively a significant number of those who flee their countries fail to find permanent homes.
20. What is the paradox that one can see in paragraph 3?
A. poor countries take more refugees than the wealthy ones.

B. wealthy countries take more refugees than the poor ones.

C. wealthy countries were supposed to take more refugees than the poor ones.

D. people who flee their own countries eventually land in less developed nations.
21. Which countries in paragraph 3 are among those that should take the blame with regard to creating
refugees?
A. Syria and Eritrea

B. Ethiopia and Kenya

C. Britain and France

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22. What made the European Union intensify its search and rescue operations?
A. the sharp increase in death of migrants

B. the serious demand put to them by the public

C. the increasing number of asylum seekers

D. their intention to send back new arrivals

23. What does the phrase 'fragile countries' (paragraph 1) refer to?
A. countries located around deserts and seas

B. countries form where people are persecuted for some reason

C. countries that had to host emigrants from other places

D. countries form where people leave their homes because of war

Section four vocabulary (24-40)
Completion (24-36)
Directions: Questions 24-36 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative word/ phrases, A-D
given below each question choose the one that best completes each sentence.
24. Underprivileged or _________________ children deserve special consideration. We need to make
decisions on how to assist them."
A. disadvantaged

B. uneducated

C. inaccessible

D. disabled
25. I know she is lying, but it is hard to _______________ her story.
A. disclose

B. dismantle

C. disprove

D. discourage
26. I'm meeting Sara at three o'clock to discuss our class schedule. After that, I am playing chess. Oh,
________________--, I may want something to eat when I get home.
A. after all

B. by the way

C. whereas

D. besides
27. No translation; students need to learn to _____________ what words mean form the way they are
used.
A. reduce
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C. deduce

D. induce
28. Physical labor can exhaust the body; __________________. excessive reading can reduce mental
power.
A. equally

B. incidentally

C. regrettably

D. sadly
29. The ceremony did not take long; I___________________ the statue soon after the coordinator's
briefs speech.
A. unwrapped

B. unsealed

C. unrevealed

D. unveiled
30. Children using the swimming pool must be _________________ by an adult at all times.
A. accompanied

B. accorded

C. adapted

D. accustomed
31. I usually get nervous at the beginning of interview sessions but as time goes, I
become__________________ and get back to normal.
A. stable

B. settle

C. healthy

D. calm
32. An increase in the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS incidence reveals that some people are still
_____________________ to their sexual partners.
A. ungrateful

B. unfaithful

C. unkind

D. unthankful
33. As docile is to tamed so is awesome to _________________
A. grand
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C. blunt

D. distasteful
34. They were two loving sisters. Nobody could tell why they fell ________________
A. through

B. out

C. In

D. apart
35. Adamu was given enough time to his assignment; however, as usual, he came _________________
several excuses for failing to do his work.
A. across to

B. through

C. up with

D. in
36. We were not happy with the hotel room we stayed in. contrary to their advertisement, it was noisy
and the views were not nice. We have ____________________ a claim to be at least partially
refunded.
A. put out

B. put in

C. put up

D. put through
B. substitution (37-40)
Directions: Question 37-40 each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four alternatives. A-D,
given after each sentences. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the given
sentence if substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
37. Actually, she takes after her mother, not her father."
A. care for

B. resembles

C. remembers

D. follows
38. The dog went for me when I knocked at their door this morning.
A. attached

B. barked

C. growled

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39. We heard the news and called off the meeting.
A. postponed

B. cancelled

C. held

D. chaired
40. I always believe it is healthy for everyone to repress their emotions.
A. kick out

B. throw out

C. throw away

D. hold back
Section Five: Grammar (41-66)
Directions: Quotations 41-66 are incomplete sentences. Thee are four alternative words or phrases, A-
D given below each question. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
41. We all should learn to be more kind____________each other."
A. with

B. for

C. to

D. at
42. Let's get going I have _____________ heard such nonsense.
A. ever

B. never

C. forever

D. wherever
43. The money we collected is _______________near enough to cover our expresses, much more is
needed still.
A. anywhere

B. everywhere

C. nowhere

D. somewhere
44. How ________________a three -year-old child be expected tie his shoelaces without any help?
A. can

B. may

C. must
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45. I don't choose teaching as my profession,________________I know teachers have long vacations.
A. therefore

B. but

C. and

D. so
46. I don't understand why she wouldn't lend us one if she_______________ two books.
A. has

B. has had

C. had had

D. had
47. I completely _______________ with you; taxi drivers and waiters shouldn't expect tips.
A. disagree

B. have agreement

C. disagreed

D. have disagreed
48. Everyone knew about the change in the exam schedule, but ________________ of them told me
about it.
A. some

B. few

C. none

D. any
49. I _________________ any good films for the last six months.
A. had not seen

B. have not seen

C. did not see

D. I don't see
50. __________________ You score an A on this exam, you will not choose to study English in the
university.
A. unless

B. if not

C. except

D. because
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51. My mother caught the knife carefully ____________________ not to cut herself.
A. so that

B. to

C. because

D. in order
52. The meeting had not begun ________________ when we arrived.
A. already

B. yet

C. since

D. for
53. We have known each other_______________childhood.
A. when

B. while

C. as

D. since
54. Guess how long you ________________at school by the end of this year.
A. will have been

B. have been

C. had been

D. will be
55. I'm not being superstitious, but you _________________something earlier that brought you this
bad luck.
A. should have to do

B. must have done

C. might have been doing

D. would have done

56. There are many occasions when seat belts save life, yet only _______________ drivers often wear
them.
A. few

B. a lot of

C. a few

D. many
57. We must hard _______________ to extricate our country from poverty.
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B. in order

C. such that

D. because
58. ____________________ We grow older, we care more about what other people think about us.
A. while

B. because

C. as

D. in case of
59. I was hoping to find some funny stories on you shelf, but I did not see___________________
A. many

B. any

C. a few

D. some
60. Which of the three deserves the school's prize __________________?
A. best

B. well

C. most

D. better
61. Nobody would like to go with a____________________
A. team loose

B. lost team

C. team lost

D. losing team
62. The decision of the committee was fair; they offered the scholarship ot all ___________________
students.
A. deserving

B. deserved

C. deserve

D. deserver
63. What an awful thing I thought the weather would be ____________________ in April, but it
actually got
A. worse/ better
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C. good/ better

D. good/ worse
64. We_________________ at the scene when the alarm went off.
A. had just arrived

B. were just arriving

C. have just arrived

D. arrived
65. By the end of August, we __________________ our placement in universities.
A. will know

B. will have been known

C. will have known

D. will be knowing
66. The jury had no choice, but to return a verdict of guilty ____________________with all the
evidence.
A. after they presented

B. when presented

C. as they presented

D. while they were presenting

Section Six: Communicative activities (67-98)
Directions: Questions 67-89 are pres ented in a form of dialogue. The part said by one of the speakers
is given, and a blank space is left for the other. For each of the black spaces, four alternative answers,
A-D are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue.
67. Tamrat: do you know who is standing over there?
Lema___________________
A. he is very tall, isn't he?

B. who is he talking to?

C. no, I don't

D. I met him yesterday.

68. Chaltu: What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it
Genet: ________________
A. tea party

B. teapot

C. tinted pot

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69. Aunt: ________________
Lojo: sure
A. give me the bread.

B. you will give me the bread.

C. I want the bread.

D. pass me the bread, will you?

70. Jemal: what do you make of this painting, Jemila?
Kedija: __________________
A. everything

B. nothing

C. something

D. anything
71. Getahun: what was your hliday like?
Fetiha: ___________________
A. we liked it very much.

B. Kedija came to our house.

C. rarely so!

D. it was nice but the weather was not good.

72. Azeb: have ou heard about the MDGS?
Haben: yes. I have.
Azeb: do you think they can be achieved?
Haben: ____________________
A. I'm not sure they are based on practical experiences.

B. there is abundant research on MDGs.

C. developed countries are excluded

D. there are people who accept or reject the MDGs.

73. Temesgen: there is an exhibitioin at the stadium.
Abera: what's it on?
Temesgen: charity
Abera: it may be interesting. Are you planning to go?
Temesgen________________
A. how do you know?

B. many people are going.

C. it will surely be interesting.

D. I have a tight schedule, but I may try

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74. Samrawit: do you know how to make pizza?
Konjit: __________________
A. it is easy.

B. no, I don't

D. I don't like pizza.

C. yes, I can
75. Husband: there is someone at the door.
Wife: wait, you had better put your shoes___________________
A. on after you open it.

B. off before you open it

C. on before you open it.

D. off after you open it.

76. Daniel: I got the job told you about.
you:__________________
A. I don't care

B. congratulations!

C. that's good news

D. jobs are not easy to get these days.

77. Father: ________________ Son: but it's good for health.
A. physical exercise is good.

B. do you like physical exercise?

C. is physical exercise good?

D. physical exercise is tiring.

78. Friend:__________________
You: you should loosen you belt.
A. I have got stomach-ache

B. I ate too much

C. I am terribly hungry

D. I am starved to death
79. Receptionist: I get mad when someone rings me up late at night.
Guest: _________________
A. yes, that can be annoying but you should try to let it upset you.

B. no, that can be annoying, but you should try to let it upset you.

C. yes, that can be annoying, but you should try not to let it upset you.

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80. Amir: they took my money, my credit cards, my passport, everything.
Dano: ______________
A. you should see a doctor.

B. why are you here now?

C. why not? Go to the police.

D. oh dear! What are you going to do now?

81. You: how can I get to the nearest pharmacy, please?
Ahmed: _________________
A. why do you ask?

B. go straight and turn right

C. how long have you had this headache?

D. do you want to see a doctor?

82. Nardos: I heard you were the only person to get the job. Well done!
Girma: _______________
A. thank you.

B. sure, I did

C. why expected I would not?

D. I knew I did well

83. Fetle: can we practices solving riddles?
Kassech: ok, you start.
Fetle: I come once in a year and twice in a week. Who am i?
Kassech: but this is illogical. In a week once, in a year twice!
Fetle: not all riddles follow logic for their solution. Some encourage you to look for other means.
Kassech: I cannot solve your riddle.
Fetle:____________________
A. what's logic?

B. my father used logic in all his activities.

C. sometimes it is possible.

D. the letter 'e' now prove that.

84. Fasil: are you scared of girls?
Ibrahim: yes, Fasil.
A. there are many things to say.

B. I can't think of anything to say.

C. I know what to do.

D. I have four sisters.

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85. Mother: may I ask who can take part in your' protect yourself programs?
Daughter: anyone who wants, but ______________________-
A. rarely it is young women

B. interested individuals

C. mostly it is young women

D. You aren't a girl

86. Friend: your cousin has just told me he's getting married next week are you very pleased?
you: ____________________, but he could have told me earlier.
A. I'm absolutely delighted

B. no, actually

C. I'm not

D. where is the wedding to be held

87. Gennet: our class is planning for a picnic next week, will you join us?
Chaltu: well, I don't know I have to get permission from my parents.
Gennet: but try hard. Don't miss it.
Chaltu:________________
A. I don't miss it

B. I may come.

C. my parents like it very much

D. I miss it.
88. Dandir: is Addis Ababa getting more and more dangerous? People say there are gangs everywhere.
Gemechu: No, no.
A. it's simply an exaggeration

B. this kind of behaviour simply won't be tolerated.

C. it simply a misunderstanding

D. that's simply the best city can afford

89. Son: oh no! _____________________
Father: I will bring you a mob.
A. has the bathroom flooded?

B. what has happened?

C. the window is open

D. the bathroom has flooded

90. Daughter: ____________________
Mother: you should go on a diet.
A. tell me the best restaurant here.

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C. I am putting on a lot weight.

D. I am losing weight.
91. Agaredech: global warming and extreme pollution ae interconnected.
Behailu: but some argue that the earth is getting aged.
Agaredech: while this may have some truth, pollution may have hastened the process.
Behailu: certainly, but there are global efforts to curb pollution.
Agaredech: _______________
A. there is no pollution in backward countries.

B. true. But the link between the two should be unequivocally established.

C. global warming is inevitable.

D. environmentalists tried to influence big international organizations.

92. Guest: the kitchen handle has come off.
You: don't worry.______________________
A. it has never been like that

B. you will buy a replacement

C. it's none of your business

D. it often does
93. Mother: don't you ever run out into the road like that. You could have been knocked over.
Daughter:______________________
A. how come that this ever happens to me?

B. oh no! Thank you, Mom.

C. what? You could have told me that earlier.

D. have I ever been knocked over?

94. Sara: I have such a bad headache that I can't even open my eyes
Hana: ___________________
A. where is the nearest clinic?

B. do you often have it?

C. I hate headaches.

D. perhaps you need some break.

95. Teacher: you did not attend class yesterday, did you?
Student:________________________
A. no, I didn't

B. no, you did

C. no, I did
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96. Student 1: virus attacks are common and the spread of antivirus might tip the balance towards
treating them seriously.
Student 2: I cannot follow you. Can you please paraphrase it?
Student 1______________
A. there is always an antivirus available to protect you compute.

B. how does the virus steal your documents?

C. in other words, attention would be given to arresting the effects of the virus.

D. wanna cry is a virus that steals document in your computer.

97. Deboch: national exams should not continue.
Teklu: probably, you may be right.
Deboch: since we cannot do away with exams, regions may need to set their own.
Teklu: this may be good idea, but there is the issue of standard.
Deboch: the federal ministry may set the basic standards.
Teklu:
A. I hate exams.

B. exams. Set standards.

C. there are ways and methods.

D. well, I may agree with you.

98. Guest: what a room service! There is no towel in the bathroom. Could you please bring me one?
Host: yes, madam. I will bring me soon.
Guest: _____________ the shower does not function, can you please fix it?
Host: we're sorry, madam, the plumber is on leave. If you don't mind, could you use the common
shower next door?
A. oh my god! What a curse.

B. alas!

C. terrible! I don't understand.

D. where's the plumber?

SECTION SEVEN: Writing (99-120)
Directions: Questions 99-120 are related to different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully
and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers, A-D given.
99. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. I have never been to England; in fact, I have never been outside this country.

B. I have never been to England; in fact; I have never been outside this country.

C. I have never been to England; in fact I have never been outside this country.

D. I have never been to England, in fact, I have never been outside this country.
100. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalizations?
A. The language I wanted to learn was arabic, not French.
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 B. The language I wanted to learn was arabic, not french.

C. The language I wanted to learn was Arabic, not French.

D. the language I wanted to learn was Arabic, not french.

101. "in the meantime, it is necessary to find other ways of disciplining drug offenders."
The above line was taken from the recommendation section of a survey on drug conviction. Which of
the following is true about the recommendation?
A. it is a recommendation forwarded until better actions can be taken.

B. this is the major point recommended in the study

C. it is one of the two recommendations in the study.

D. this is recommended to take place immediately.

102. "Of late, drugs have changed American people practice."
The above line was taken from the introduction section of a study carried out on drug offenders in
America which of the following sentences should come next to the quoted sentence?
A. nations with different penal prctices have experienced different crime rates.

B. people were rightly fearful of what cocaine was doing to their children when they demanded action.

C. it needs to be pointed out that there are no easy prison solutions to drug convictions.

D. In 1987, for example, only about 8 percent of state prison inmates were serving time on drug convictions.
103. "You may not need to write your name." where do you find this statement in a survey study?
A. it is a reminder written in questionnaire covering letter.

B. it can be one of the items in the questionnaire.

C. it is taken form respondents personal information.

D. it is taken form a 'thank you' letter written to respondents.

104. "Dressed purposely to confuse her friends in the first week of school, Samrawit wears clothes she
would normally never wear. With her new haircut, she really looks like a completely different person."
These sentences are taken form a piece of writing that is most likely
A. argumentative

B. expository

C. description

D. narrative
105. Which one of the following is taken form a formal letter of application?
A. thank you for your letter dated 5th April which I received this morning.

B. I am writing in response to the position it assistant advertised in the monitor.

C. I would be grateful if you could confirm your reservation in writing.

D. sadly, I am not available on the date you suggested. May suggest the 8th of April?

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106. Which of the following contains errors in capitalization, mechanics and punctuation?
A. Peter, my elder brother received medals for his contributions Astronomy, chemistry and Mathematics.

B. The fire, although it had been burning for several hours, was still blazing fiercely.

C. you should, indeed you must report the matter to the police.

D. "When the judge said, 'Not guilty,' I could have hugged him."
107. Which one of the following is taken form an informal letter?
A. I would like to apply for the positon of assistant secretary.

B. wish me good luck for my math exam.

C. I enclose my curriculum vitae for your attention.

D. I am writing to complain about the following damages.

108. "... He couldn't understand where he had gone wrong. When he had set out that morning the
weather had been fine..." The preceding text is possibly taken from a(n)
A. descriptive

B. expository

C. argumentative

D. narrative
109. She crosses the road, trying to figure out how to navigate the town she has been away from for
some fifteen years. This text is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely _________________
A. narrative

B. expository

C. argumentative

D. description
110. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. I have tried to sing dozens of times, she says, "but I can't."

B. "I have tried to sing dozens of times," she says, "but I can't."

C. "I have tried to sing dozens of time, "she say"but I can't."

D. "I have tried to sing dozens of times" she say, "but I can't."
111. "your responses will be held confidentially." Which of the following might be good reason for
writing the receding sentence in the first few lines of a survey questionnaire?
A. Appreciating respondents participation

B. limiting sample size

C. increasing response rate

D. requesting for permission

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112. Which one of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. the meeting ended at dawn, nothing had been decided.

B. the meeting ended at dawn nothing had been decided

C. the meeting at dawn nothing had been decided.

D. the meeting ended at dawn; nothing had been decided.

113. Which one of the following sentences has correct capitalization?
A. Sara and Hana first met at a school called Learning to Learn.

B. Sara and Hana first met at a school called learning to Learn.

C. Sara and Hana first met at a school called Learning to Learn.

D. Sara and Hana first met at a School called Learning to Learn.

114. " in his eyes, I could see his desire to redeem himself, a need to hit me more times that I hit him,
just for the sake of it." This text istaken from a piece of writing that is mot
A. expository

B. narrative

C. argumentative

D. description
115. "My coat was no the seat next to me. I took my passport out my pocket and put it in my bag in the
luggage rack." These lines are taken from a piece of writing that is most likely
A. narrative

B. description

C. argumentative

D. expository
Direction: Question 116-120 are based on the information in the table below. Read the questions
carefully and answer them.
A survey was carried out to determine first year university students' essay writing strategies. The
survey, in particular, focused on the students'' language use strategies. Below is the summary of the
data obtained in response to the questions asked.<br
Strategies Percentages
Borrow phrases from books 15
Write in the local language (L 1) & translate 30
Write directly in English 25
Outline in L 1 and write in English 25
Other strategies 5

116. What is the most useful instrument used to gather the survey data displayed in the table?"</br

A. questionnaire

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 B. observation

C. classroom observation

D. interview
117. How many instances of use of L 1 can be observed from the data reported in the table?
A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4
118. From the data in the above table, what proportion of first year university students considered in
the survey wrote their essays directly In English?
A. a quarter

B. three- fourths

C. two-thirds

D. half
119. "Until future study finds a better solution, English teachers should work on how students can be
helped to develop their outlines in English into essays."
Which section of the above survey is the most likely appropriate place for the preceding statement?"
A. conclusion

B. data analysis

C. recommendation

D. methodology
120. Which of the following is the likely title of the survey form which the data displayed in the above
table were extracted?
A. a survey of essays written by first year university students'.

B. essay writing strategies as surveyed by first year university students.

C. essay writing as surveyed by strategies of first year university students.

D. a survey of first year university students' essay writing strategies.

Answer Key
1.A 11.A 21.A 31.D 41.C 51.D 61.D 71.D 81.B 91.C 101.B 111.C
2.C 12.B 22.D 32.B 42.B 52.B 62.B 72.A 82.A 92.D 102.D 112.D
3.A 13.A 23.C 33.A 43.C 53.D 63.B 73.D 83.D 93.B 103.C 113.A
4.D 14.D 24.D 34.B 44.A 54.A 64.A 74.B 84.B 94.D 104.D 114.D
5.B 15.C 25.C 35.C 45.C 55.B 65.C 75.C 85.C 95.A 105.B 115.A
6.A 16.A 26.A 36.B 46.D 56.C 66.A 76.B 86.A 96.C 106.B 116.D
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7.B 17.B 27.C 37.B 47.A 57.B 67.C 77.D 87.B 97.D 107.B 117.B
8.C 18.D 28.A 38.A 48.C 58.C 68.B 78.B 88.A 98.A 108.D 118.A
9.C 19.B 29.D 39.B 49.B 59.B 69.D 79.C 89.D 99.A 109.A 119.C
10.B 20.A 30.A 40.D 50.A 60.A 70.B 80.C 90.C 100.C 110.B 120.D

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