Welcome to your English national exam 2014
- Grammar
Directions: Items 1- 38 are incomplete sentences. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence
1.
Take your umbrella with you. It rain in the afternoon.
2.
I think I saw you coming out of the Director's office. did you got there?
3.
I eat nearly all kinds of food.................... drinks, I only like soft drinks and fruit juices.
4.
Bekalu: How..................... do you watch television?
5.
He.............. something at the roadside and started running as fast as he could.
6.
You say your friend has not been around for some time...................... did you last see him?You say your friend has not been around for some time. did you last see him?
7.
We didn't like the talk show,...................... we switched to the movie channel.
8.
My friend is sometimes hard to convince, but I like him..............
9.
Tomorrow, Sofanit................... her assignments the whole day.
10.
I be...................... sugar in my tea. Do have some, please?
11.
Members of the team sat down under a tree and rested because they were...........................tired after the long journey on foot.
12.
The country was able to register a significant economic growth........................ the negative impacts of both internal and external factors.
13.
I hate going out for a walk..............the rainy season.
14.
Our housemaid is really a nice woman. She...................a mother.
15.
Many more books.................. for the school library next year.
16.
All the participants of the meeting.............. to express their opinions freely.
17.
I thin k they..................the issue at the next meeting.
18.
Although the doctor has warned him several times, he hasn't stopped..............yet.
19.
If he .....................more carefully, he wouldn't have had the accident.
20.
The place is a long way from here. I think we.................take a taxi.
21.
The new park is really..........................,You should go and see it.
22.
We remained idle yesterday we................played football ......................watched television.
23.
Many people do not..............it is easy to find jobs these days.
24.
My mobile phone is missing. I...................... dropped it somewhere.
25.
If you practice regularly, there is not doubt that your English......................... much better.
26.
Next time you come to class don't forget ..................... your textbook.
27.
There is a lot of dissatisfaction at present, but....................... that things will improve in the coming years.
28.
Girum: Let's go to the theatre this afternoon. There is a new play at the National Theatre.
Mihiret: I wish I the time. I have a
lot of work today
29.
You have................ to do at home this afternoon, so you can't go out
30.
Have all the committee members arrived? ..................... the meeting.
31.
My younger brother is very much interested .................. studying robotics.
32.
Muktar went to Jimma ...................... see his old friends.
33.
I wish I............................ a pilot so that I can travel to different parts of the world.
34.
If you don't want to be broke, you ........................ your money wisely.
35.
Students who came late this morning ................. to report to the Unit Leader's office.
36.
The girl is.................. to take care of herself.
37.
They are working very hard on the project, and........................ they will complete it in time.
38.
My friend says that she............. all her assignments already.
- Comprehension
Section On :: Understanding Sentences
DIRECTIONS: Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning
39.
Rapid population growth is likely to lead to high cost of living.
40.
I wish I had talked to him when I saw him yesterday.
41.
The fact that the composition of air is constant all over the world is an indicator of how
42.
Air pollutant is said to be present when
Section Two: Reading Passage I
1. Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, a drink or a life comfort, but unfortunately there is little choice for the air we breathe. All, what is there in the air is inhaled by one and all living in those surroundings.
2. Air pollutants is defined as a substance which is present while normally it is not there or present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. It could either be gaseous or a particulate matter. The major harmful polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. The common particulate pollutants are the dusts of various inorganic or organic origins. Although we of ten talk of the outdoor air pollution caused by industrial and vehicular exhausts, the indoor pollution may prove to be as or a more cause of health problems.
3. Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent. It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of ’suffocation' in a closed environment, which is often ascribed to the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however, the composition of air is remarkably constant all over the world There is about
79 per cent nitrogen and 21 per cent oxygen in the air, the other gases forming a very small fraction. It is true that carbon dioxide place. Bu such an increase is accumulate in a closed and overcrowded place. But such an increase is usually small and temporary unless the room is really airtight. Exposure to poisonous such as carbon monoxide may occur in a closed room, heated by burning coal inside. This may also prove to be fata.
4. What is more common in a poorly ventilated home is a vague constellation of symptoms described as the sick building syndrome. It is characterized by a general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation of mucous membranes. It may also be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches, pains and depression. Sick building syndrome is getting commoner in big cities with small houses, which are generally over-furnished Some of the major pollutants whose indoor concentrations exceed those of the outdoor include gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxide of nitrogen and organic substances like spores, formaldehydes, hydrocarbon aerosols and allergens.
The sources are attributed to a variety of construction materials, insulations, furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, house dusts, fungi and other indoor products.
5. Obviously, the spectrum of pollution is very wide and our options are limited Indoor pollution may be handled relatively easily by an
individual. Moreover, the good work must start from ones' own house.
Adapted from
https://www.learncbse.in/reading-comprehension
43.
The fact that the composition of air is constant all over the world is an indicator of how
44.
Air pollutant is said to be present when
45.
The writer of the passage thinks that
46.
A feeling of suffocation
47.
It is NOT stated in the passage that
48.
The accumulation of carbon dioxide exhaled from lungs
49.
An appropriate title for the passage could be
50.
Which one of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
51.
Which one of the following is mentioned as a source of indoor pollutants?
52.
Which one of the following is NOT characteristic of the sick building syndrome?
Section Three: Reading Passage II
1. Research suggests that our level of happiness depends partly on factors we cannot control-our genes and our life circumstances. But our level of happiness is also shaped by the choices we make. If you've been chasing wealth, fame, good looks, material things, and power, you may be looking for happiness n all the wrong places. According to psychologists, the following are some of the factors which make people happier.
2. To begin with, people who form close relationships tend to be hap pier than those do not. The number of friends we have is not important. What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually involve the sharing of feelings, mutual respect. acceptance, trust, fun and empathy. As well as forming intimate relationships, caring for the well being of others can be a source of happiness. This might involve volunteering for an organization or reaching out to support friends and family on a regular basis.
3. People who include spirituality in their daily life also tend to be happier. Practicing spirituality is a way of recognizing and trying to understand the wonder and beauty of existence. Some people do this by going to a place of worship or praying. Some people practice yoga or meditation. Some people go for long walks in nature.
4. In addition, people who think positively by being grateful, mindful, and optimistic are more likely to be happy. Being grateful means being thankful. Being mindful means being open to, focusing on, and enjoying the experiences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.
Adapted from
https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone
410/readingMappy-brain1
53.
As discussed in the passage, spirituality is about
54.
The writer believes that
55.
Which one of the following is NOT an aspect of thinking positively?
56.
According to the passage:
57.
Which of the following is NOT the writer's purpose in this passage?
58.
The writer of the passage believes that in order to be happy one
59.
Which one of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of happiness?
60.
Based on the passage, which one of the following is NOT a way of practicing spirituality?
61.
People who do NOT have close relationships are
62.
Volunteering is mentioned m the passage as a way of
Section Four: Vocabulary
A: Substitution
DIRECTION: Choose the alternative that best
substitutes the word in bold type in the sentence
63.
We need additional fuel to keep the machine in motion, or it will stop suddenly.
64.
The police are still looking for the murderer who fatally shot three people and disappeared.
65.
His job is to guide invited guests to their seats in the hall.
66.
The patient who was in an accident remained immobile on the stretcher for about two hours.
67.
A father, a mother and children who live together make up a family.
68.
They wasted some time at the beginning and now they are under pressure to complete the work in the time given.
69.
The man says that the can beat anybody in a fight, but actually he is a cowardly bully.
70.
The police should heighten the awareness of the community in order to put the rising criminal acts under control.
B.Completion
DIRECTIONS: Items 69-76 are incomplete
sentences. Each sentence is
Choose the alternative that best completes the sentence
71.
At the meeting, the Chairman allowed--—------ of opinions for participation.
72.
The government—--—--- a new program which will help to solve the problem of over flooding during the rainy season.
73.
My friend took out a——---- from a bank to buy a house, but he cloud not pay it back in time
74.
The newly married couple has just gone to Hawassa for their----------
75.
Although we are facing many problems at present, we should not be -----------because I am sure that things will become better in the future.
76.
The leader of the party will soon-------- that his party has won the recent national election.
77.
The scene of the plane crash where all the passengers on board the plane lost their lives was really---------
78.
I do not need to—---—--- the mobile numbers of my contacts because I have them all on my mobile phone.
Section One: Word Order
DIRECTIONS: Item 77- 94 are related to different aspects of writing.
from each of the of the questions carefully and
choose the best answer from the alternatives
79.
.read/notes you/to/the/must/your/test/do
80.
they/home/are/today/early/coming
81.
if/they/have/us/phoned/we/joined/them/had/ would
DIRECTIONS: For items 82and 83, choose the
word with the correct
spelling and blacken the letter of your choice on
the separate answer sheet.
Section Three: Punctuation and
Capitalization
DIRECTIONS: for items 82 85, choose the best alternative which is written with correct punctuation and capitalization.
Section Four: Identifying the topic sentence
of a paragraph
DIRECTIONS: For items 86 and 87, choose the correct topic sentence of the paragraph given There are several reasons why my father is in excellent health condition. First, he is very healthy because he as stopped smoking cigarettes. He quit smoking because whenever he climbed stairs, he would stop several times on his way and cough loudly.
He also has good health as a result of stopping
eating the wrong kinds of food Third, he is in good physical shape for he does a lot of exercise. He swims three times a week at the local gym. In short, my father is in a better shape than some of his children.
Section Five: Letter Writing
DIRECTIONS: Items 88-90 are about letter writing. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer according to the context.
90.
Which of the following is an appropriate opening salutation in an informal letter?
91.
The sentence, "I'm extremely delighted to hear that you are going to join the University next year” is possibly taken from
92.
The sender's address in an informal letter appears
Section Six: Paragraph Coherence
DIRECTIONS: When put in the correct order, the sentences in items 91 - 94 make complete and coherent paragraphs. From the alternatives A-D given in each case, choose the letter that shows the correct order of the sentences
93.
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A.One problem in relation to city buses is that a bus that should arrive
at 7:30 in the morning may not arrive until 8: 00 or later.
B.Unfortunately, many people are often late for work or miss important appointments.
C. Poor public transportation system is a big in our city.
D. More over, bus drivers often pass up groups of people waiting for
the bust at the bus stops.
94.
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A. At the beginning, my elder sister used to go to gymnastics lessons and showed me how to do some gymnastics when she practiced at home.
B. Now, I take part in gymnastics practice every Saturday.
C. Thus, gymnastics is very special to me, especially because its something I share with my sister.
D.I started gymnastics when I was six years old and it has been my favorite hobby since then.
95.
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A. Similarly, smoking is linked to other lung diseases such as bronchitis.
B. The link between smoking and cancer is
well known.
C. Furthermore, there is substantial research evidence that even passive smoking can have long term effects on health.
D. In addition to lung diseases, smokers have a
greater risk of heart
disease later in life.
96.
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A. Some people move to find better jobs.
B. Others want to move to a place with a lower cost of living.
C. There are many reasons why people go to other places to live.
D. Still others want to move to a place with less crime.
DIRECTIONS: Items 95 120 are presented in the
form of dialogues.
Choose the alternative that is the most appropriate to complete the dialogue and blacken the letter of your choice in the space provided on the answer sheet.
97.
Miriam: What sort of films do you like to watch during your free time?
98.
Teacher: .....................................
Student: Earthquake is one type of natural disaster.
99.
Tariku: ...............................
Barnabas: I think that is what we need in order to get rid of poverty.
100.
Seifu: Surely, the internet is not a perfect invention.
Biruk: What do you mean?
Seifu :
101.
Father: Please let me know that you have arrived there safely.
102.
Daughter: Are you ready, Mum?
103.
Gadissa: I'm very much in need of money but I don't know who I can ask.
104.
Journalist: Do you think there is enough fish for you to catch every day in this lake?
105.
Annan: Talking on the mobile phone is not free from problems.
Abdul: How?
Annan:...................................
106.
Dinku: Traffic accidents continue to he real problems in this city.
107.
Farmer 1: Why are we not able to get enough crops from the land recently?
Farmer 2: It is because we have been
farming the land for
years without making any changes on it.
108.
Mubarak: ................................
Semir: In my case, there were more primary
school teachers than in
the secondary school.
109.
Father: ..............................
Son: But Dad, I have agreed to study with my
friends on Saturday.
110.
Fikirte:....................................
Hilina: I am your friend and I am always ready to do anything that
makes you happy.
111.
Garoma:---—------——-----—-----—--
Alambo: I am against all kinds of
discrimination.
112.
Chairperson: Let us discuss how inflation in our country is affecting our work
Participant-------------------------
113.
Fekadu: Which radio station do you listen to?
Alemu:------------------------
114.
Tesfu: I think we are going to face serious social problems in our city.
Bereket: How?
Tesfu:---------------------
115.
ahmed: I was very hungry and actually ate a lot at lunch time.
116.
Foreigner:-----------------------
Wolde: Oh, sorry, I don't know. I don't live in this part of the city.
117.
The Chairman: People who live in this Wereda face a lot of problems
118.
Student: I am sorry but I haven't understood your last point.
119.
Temesgen: Modern health treatment has become far too expensive these days.
Dilamo:---------------------
120.
Duressa: Are you the eldest in your family?
121.
Bikila: Could you tell me where the Federal Ministry of Education building is?
122.
Ethan: How often do you read in the library?
