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GRADE 8 MODEL EXAMINATIONS

ENGLISH MODEL EXAM - 001

TIME ALLOWED: - MIN

GENERAL DIRECTION: THIS EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF 50 QUESTIONS. FOR EACH QUESTION FOUR ALTERNATIVES ARE GIVEN. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN ALTERNATIVES.

PASSAGE 1: Livestock Farming in Ethiopia

Ethiopia, often referred to as the "Land of Origins," boasts a rich history and diverse geography, making it conducive to various agricultural practices. Livestock farming holds a prominent place in the country's agriculture sector, playing a vital role in the livelihoods of millions of Ethiopians. The practice of rearing livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry, has deep cultural roots and economic significance in Ethiopia.

One of the key aspects of livestock farming in Ethiopia is the prevalence of traditional husbandry methods. Many farmers, particularly in rural areas, continue to employ age-old practices passed down through generations. Livestock, primarily cattle, are integral to Ethiopian agriculture, providing draft power for plowing fields, transportation, and acting as a source of milk, meat, and hides.

The diverse agro-ecological zones across Ethiopia contribute to the variety of livestock raised. In the highland regions, where conditions are suitable for grazing, farmers engage in extensive livestock farming, allowing their animals to roam freely and graze on natural pastures. In contrast, in arid and semi-arid lowland areas, where natural resources are scarce, livestock farming may involve more strategic management and supplementary feeding.

One of the challenges faced by Ethiopian livestock farmers is the impact of climate variability. Prolonged droughts and unpredictable rainfall patterns can lead to shortages of water and pasture, affecting the health and productivity of the animals. Efforts are being made to introduce sustainable and climate-resilient practices, including improved water management, selective breeding, and the cultivation of drought-resistant forage crops.

Livestock farming also plays a crucial role in the country's economy. The export of live animals and animal products, such as leather and hides, contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings. Additionally, the sale of livestock provides income for many rural households, supporting their economic well-being.

Despite the challenges, Ethiopia's livestock sector is witnessing positive developments. Various initiatives, both at the government and community levels, aim to enhance productivity through better breeding practices, improved veterinary services, and the introduction of modern management techniques. Sustainable practices are being promoted to ensure that the benefits of livestock farming can be enjoyed by future generations while preserving the delicate balance between human activities and the environment.

ANSWER THE QUESTION FROM 1-17 BASED ON THE ABOVE PASSAGE

1.

What is the significance of livestock farming in Ethiopia?

It has no cultural or economic importance.

It is only relevant in urban areas.

It plays a vital role in livelihoods and the economy.

Livestock farming is discouraged in Ethiopia.

2.

Which animals are commonly raised in Ethiopian livestock farming?

Camels and elephants

Cheetahs and giraffes

Cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry

Tigers and kangaroos

3.

What is the role of cattle in Ethiopian agriculture?

Strictly as a source of meat

Solely for cultural rituals

Providing draft power, milk, meat, and hides

Used only for transportation

4.

What characterizes livestock farming in Ethiopia's highland regions?

Indoor confinement of animals

Extensive farming with animals roaming freely

Strict feedlot practices

Exclusive reliance on supplementary feeding

5.

How does climate variability affect Ethiopian livestock farming?

It has no impact on livestock.

Promotes better animal health

Leads to shortages of water and pasture.

Enhances productivity without any challenges.

6.

What contributes to Ethiopia's foreign exchange earnings in the livestock sector?

Import of animal products

Export of live animals and animal products

Complete avoidance of livestock trade

Limited role of livestock in the economy

7.

What initiatives aim to enhance livestock farming in Ethiopia?

Ignoring modern management techniques

Discouraging sustainable practices

Introducing improved breeding practices and veterinary services

Focusing only on traditional husbandry methods

8.

What does "conducive" mean in the context of the passage?

Destructive

Unfavorable

Suitable

Limited

9.

In the phrase "age-old practices," what does "age-old" signify?

Recently developed

Modern

Long-established

Temporary

10.

What is the meaning of "integral" in the sentence "Livestock, primarily cattle, are integral to Ethiopian agriculture"?

Unnecessary

Irrelevant

Essential

Temporary

11.

In the phrase "agro-ecological zones," what does "agro-" refer to?

Air

Water

Soil

Plants

12.

What is the synonym for "arid" as used in the passage?

Humid

Dry

Wet

Moist

13.

What is the meaning of "resilient" in the phrase "climate-resilient practices"?

Fragile

Susceptible

Robust

Sensitive

14.

What does "enhance" mean in the sentence "Efforts are being made to enhance productivity"?

Reduce

Decrease

Improve

Maintain

15.

In the phrase "foreign exchange earnings," what does "earnings" refer to?

Expenditure

Income

Losses

Debts

16.

What is the synonym for "initiatives" in the sentence "Various initiatives aim to enhance productivity"?

Delays

Projects

Hindrances

Setbacks

17.

what does "preserving" mean in the phrase "preserving the delicate balance"?

Destroying

Maintaining

Ignoring

Disregarding

18.

When does the Ethiopian New Year typically begin in the Gregorian calendar?

january 1

September 11

April 13

July 4

19.

What is the Ethiopian calendar system based on?

Solar year

Lunar year

Gregorian year

Sidereal year

20.

How many months are there in the Ethiopian calendar?

10

12

13

14

21.

What is the unique feature of the Ethiopian calendar that sets it apart from the Gregorian calendar?

Leap years

Different months

Extra week

Changing the start of the year

22.

What is the name of the 13th month in the Ethiopian calendar?

Enkutatash

Meskerem

Pagumē

Puagumē

23.

Which historical event is associated with the Ethiopian calendar?

The Battle of Adwa

The Great Renaissance Dam construction

The Axumite Empire

The Red Terror

24.

What is the Ethiopian New Year called locally?

Christmas

Timket

Enkutatash

Meskel

25.

How many days are there in a standard month in the Ethiopian calendar?

28

7

30

31

26.

Which Gregorian month is equivalent to the Ethiopian month of Meskerem?

January

March

September

October

27.

In which religious tradition is the Ethiopian calendar particularly significant?

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

Buddhism

28.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Always pedestrians must cross at the designated crosswalk.

Pedestrians must always cross at the designated crosswalk

Pedestrians at the designated crosswalk must always cross.

Must cross always pedestrians at the designated crosswalk.

29.

Choose the correct sentence:

The speed limit for this area is 30 miles per hour.

The speed limit for this area are 30 miles per hour.

The speed limit for this area be 30 miles per hour.

The speed limit for this area am 30 miles per hour.

30.

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

You should use your indicators before turning.

Use your indicators before turning.

You use your indicators before turning.

Using your indicators before turning is a good practice.

31.

Identify the correct sentence:

Seat belts must be worn all passengers by.

Seat belts must be worn by all passengers.

All passengers must be worn seat belts.

Worn seat belts must be by all passengers.

32.

Which sentence is grammatically accurate?

Never drive under the influence of alcohol.

Don't never drive under the influence of alcohol.

Drive under the influence of alcohol never.

Drive never under the influence of alcohol.

33.

Select the correct sentence:

Yield to pedestrians when the light is red.

Yield when the light is red to pedestrians.

When the light is red, yield to pedestrians.

To pedestrians yield when the light is red.

34.

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

Always come to a complete stop at stop signs.

At stop signs, always come to a complete stop.

Come to a complete stop always at stop signs.

At always stop signs, come to a complete stop.

35.

Identify the correct sentence:

Turn right when is a clear path.

When is a clear path, turn right.

Turn right a clear path when is.

A clear path when is, turn right.

36.

Which sentence is grammatically accurate?

Pedestrians, use the crosswalk.

Use the crosswalk, pedestrians.

The crosswalk use, pedestrians.

Use, pedestrians, the crosswalk.

37.

Select the correct sentence:

Don't park in front of a fire hydrant.

In front of a fire hydrant, don't park.

Park don't in front of a fire hydrant.

In front of a fire hydrant, park don't.

38.

Choose the sentence with the correct reported speech:

The ranger said, "We must protect the endangered species."

The ranger says, "We must protect the endangered species."

The ranger is saying, "We must protect the endangered species."

The ranger says, "We must protect the endangered species," he declared.

39.

Select the accurate reported speech sentence:

The researcher exclaimed, "The cheetah population is decreasing!"

The researcher exclaimed, "The cheetah population is decreasing," she says.

The researcher exclaims, "The cheetah population is decreasing!"

. The researcher exclaims, "The cheetah population is decreasing," he exclaimed.

40.

identify the correct reported speech:

The biologist explained, "We are conducting a study on migratory patterns."

The biologist is explaining, "We are conducting a study on migratory patterns."

The biologist explained, "We are conducting a study on migratory patterns," she said.

41.

Which sentence uses the adjective correctly?

Ethiopian wildlife is very vast and conserving.

Ethiopia has a vast and conserving wildlife.

Ethiopia has a very vast and conserving wildlife.

Ethiopia's wildlife is very vast and conserving.

42.

Choose the sentence with the correct adjective:

The sanctuary is a serene and peaceful place for animals.

The sanctuary is a serene and disturb place for animals.

The sanctuary is a disturbing and peaceful place for animals.

The sanctuary is a disturbing and disturb place for animals.

43.

Select the sentence with the appropriate adjective usage:

The conservation efforts resulted in a small and significant increase in species.

The conservation efforts resulted in a small and insignificant increase in species.

The conservation efforts resulted in a big and significant decrease in species.

The conservation efforts resulted in a big and insignificant decrease in species.

44.

Identify the correct adjective in the sentence:

The animal rehabilitation center provides essential and helpful care

The animal rehabilitation center provides essential and unhelpful care.

The animal rehabilitation center provides detrimental and helpful care.

The animal rehabilitation center provides detrimental and unhelpful care.

45.

Which sentence combines reported speech and the correct adjective?

The wildlife expert exclaimed, "The situation is disastrous, and urgent action is required."

The wildlife expert exclaimed, "The situation is disastrous, and urgent action is required," he said.

The wildlife expert exclaims, "The situation is disastrous, and urgent action is required."

The wildlife expert exclaims, "The situation is disastrous, and urgent action is required," he declares.

46.

Choose the sentence with accurate reported speech and adjective usage:

The conservationist says, "The reserve is remarkably well-maintained."

The conservationist says, "The reserve is remarkably well-maintained," he praised.

The conservationist says, "The reserve is remarkably badly-maintained."

The conservationist says, "The reserve is remarkably badly-maintained," he scoffed.

47.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of reported speech and adjectives:

"The government should implement strict regulations," declared the activist.

. "The government should implement strict regulations," declared the activist angrily.

The activist declared, "The government should implement strict regulations."

The activist declared, "The government should implement strict regulations," he exclaimed.

48.

What is a common practice when providing directions in rural areas of Ethiopia where formal street names may be less common?

Use landmarks and natural features

Provide GPS coordinates

Use only cardinal directions

Specify the exact street names

49.

In Ethiopian cities, what might be a reference point commonly used when giving directions?

Coffee shop

Market

Church

All of the above

50.

Which landmark is commonly used as a reference point for giving directions in the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa?

Meskel Square

Axum Obelisk

Lake Tana

Simien Mountains