Welcome to your ENTRANCE ENGILSH 2015
I. COMPREHEINSION
Section One: Vocabulary : Substitution Directions: for question 1-8, each sentence has an underline word or phrase followed by alternatives A-D. Choose the word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the underlined word or phase.
1.
Thanks to the tangible measures the Ministry of Health has takes with regard to family health and planning, there has been a
2.
The world economy, according to projections from the world bank and IMF, might by 0.02% from where it was last year.
3.
I found the man's handwriting to be somehow . as a result, it had to return the text to him to rewrite it in a readable manner
4.
The moment he entered the compound, the stranger was by the dogs.
5.
In any nation building endeavor, being of the interests of a wide range of people, things, ideas etc. is believed to be the most crucial factor to lasting peace and harmony.
6.
As Ethiopians, the fact that we have never been colonized is among the many reasons that would make us feel very much of being Ethiopians.
7.
It is usually a nonsense gesture by some selfish - individuals to try hard to> the good image of others through false narratives.
8.
The man was found guilty and sentenced to a ten year of rigorous imprisonment and> of his rights participating in any election as both a voter and a candidate for 5 years after his release from jail.
B. Completion
Directions: Questions 9-16 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words or phrases, A-D, given below each question. Choose the word or phrases that best completes the sentence and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
9.
As is documented in historic archives, Ethiopian was at the of its development stage during the Axumite Empire. It is argument of many quarters at present that the major task of this generation is to take Ethiopia back to its place of hegemony.
10.
The president her speech unity to both houses on the joint meeting of the House of people Retentive and House of Federation last week.
11.
According to a recent report by the United Nations Development Agency , countries are expected to enhance their effort in reducing the gap in gender , should they like to witness a fair and inclusive development in all aspects of life.
12.
According to the Ethiopia Metro logical Agency's weather , Addis Ababa is expected to have a wet and cloudy weather condition in the coming couple of days.
13.
As is argued by many, one does not have to .........................himself/ herself with those individuals who do not have any role in adding value to what he/she does.
14.
There happened a terrible accident yesterday after a minibus taxi collided with a ‘Sino truck’ in the express way from Addis to Adama. In the accident while two of the passengers immediately died, around thirteen travelers were heavily..................................
15.
Kedir, though his are criticizing his plan of opening his own business with 10 branches in the coming six months as _____________ looks to be very much optimistic about the realization of his dream.
16.
Ato Kehede, as many friends of him witness, is known for accomplishing any task assigned to him efficiently and timely promise. He is a ____________ person whom everybody admires for such quality of him.
Section Two: Reading Passage I
1. Saying Tamara Blackmore experienced culture shock when she arrived in the USA last September is an understatement. It was more like culture trauma for this adventurous student who left Melbourne's Monash University to spend her junior year at Boston College (BC). Blackmore, 20, was joined at BC by 50 other exchange students who enroll in American colleges each year. Blackmore discovered firsthand that there is a sea of difference between reading about and experiencing America firsthand. She felt the difference as soon as she stepped off the plane.
2. As soon as she landed in Boston, Blackmore could feel the tension in the air. She was about to taste a lifestyle far more hectic than the one she left. "Driving in Boston is crazy," says Blackmore. "It took me a while to get used to the roads and the driving style here. I was always afraid someone was going to hit me. It was particularly tricky since the steering wheel was on the wrong side of the car. In Australia, it is on the right side."
3. The problem was, Blackmore said, it took a while to get used to so many people in one place, all of whom seemed like they were moving at warp speed. "There are only 18 million people in Australia spread out over an entire country," she says, compared to more than six million people in the state of Massachusetts alone. "We don't have the kind of congestion you have in Boston. There is a whole different perception of space."
4. The pressing problem for Blackmore was making a quick adjustment to the American lifestyle that felt like it was run by a stopwatch. For this easygoing Australian, Americans seemed like perpetual-motion machines. "Americans are very time-oriented," Blackmore says. "Everything is on a schedule. Australians, on the other hand, value their leisure time. The pace there is slower because we don't feel the need to always be busy. It's not that Australians are lazy, it's just that we have a different concept of how time should be spent. Back home, I used to spend a lot more time relaxing."
5. When Blackmore returns to Australia at the end of the school year, she will have plenty of memories, most of them good ones. BC, like most American colleges, has gone out of its way to create a memorable experience for Blackmore and its other exchange students.
17.
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
18.
Which of the following statements is False of the city of Boston?
19.
Which of the following organizational schemes is most prevalent in the passage?
20.
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
21.
What is the closest meaning of the underlined word understatement in the first paragraph?
22.
In the second paragraph of the passage, which of the following points of difference between the cities of Boston and Melbourne is mainly dealt white?
23.
The underlined word congest in paragraph three refers to
24.
In the first paragraph, the writer has used the expression a sea of difference to
25.
Blackmore would probably agree that
26.
In paragraph four the word ’they' in a heavy print refers to
Section Three: Reading Passage II
Creating The Africa We Want
Africa could be labeled as the supplier of mostly unprocessed products to the world. It is crystal clear that the continent is its every part has the potential to provide the most import resources to the globe. One cannot deny that Africa still has untapped natural resources and human resources even after he long and bloody experience of civilization. It is the argument of
the writer that the Africa we want can he
materialized through intra-continental trade integration. Such a move, according to many commentators, is believed to help continent to take the place it deserves.
Needless to say, continents, apart from Africa, especially those in the northern hemisphere, have developed a special type of system that unites one another and fosters their development in every aspect. These continents have exerted their efforts to achieve their goals though Africa could not achieve what the rest of the continents have accomplished; it is undeniable that Africa has sacrificed its opportunities for the sake of the rest to prosper
uninterruptedly, It was a chewy route for Africa to find its way to success. It is the fact that in order to change the course of the system, African nations have designed special strategies to achieve their vision to create Africa we want through the agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 of the African Union. In this long-term agenda, African nations through their leaders have signed multiple agreements to meet the desired goals.
3. Some of the notable measures that following those multiple agreements are the points of focus of this paragraph. In this respect, contrary to the previsions way of doing trade, the report noted that Africa has taken tangible actions to secure greater intra - continental trade include the adoption of an action plant to boost
intra-African trade and the agreement ratified
by the states. In addition the ratified agreement will open the door to eliminate 90% of tariffs in goods. It is also expected to liberalize trade in services gradually, and to create a single Africa market of one billion consumers with a total gross domestic product of more than 3 trillion. Such tangible actions will bring additional benefits to the people of Africa including job creation and economic growth. Again, the above benefits will unlock the long awaited continent's sustainable industrialization and development.
4. Moreover, in recent years, regional economic partnerships have been strengthened. Accordingly, the Tripartite Free Trade Area, which incorporates three regional economic, communities namely, COMESA, EAC and SADE, was officially launched in June 2015 in Sharm elsheik Egypt with the aim of fostering integration and helping member states to circumvent the challenges arising from overlapping memberships in regional economic communities. As of July 2022, there were 22 signatories to the Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement among the 29 states of the three regional communities, and 11 states had ratified it. There additional ratifications are required to operationalize the Tripartite Free Trade Area.
5. To achieve what has been planned and see the ”Africa we want' every stake holder coupled with the people of Africa must work for the unified goals. Organizations such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) confirmed that it will provide technical support and other necessary analysis in order to enhance the initiatives mentioned above. Source: Slightly adapted from The Ethiopian Herald, March 19, 2023 issue, Vol LXXIX No. 163.P6, By Daniel Alemayehu
27.
Which of the following would be the best replacement for the word chewy in paragraph 2 of this passage?
28.
The author's main purpose is to:
29.
The title "Creating the Africa We Want" implies:
30.
In paragraph 1 line 1 the writer says 'Africa could be labeled as the supplier of mostly unprocessed products to the world.” Which word do you think best decries the where about of Africa in the global economy?
31.
In the last paragraph of the passage, the writer says, ' to achieve what has been planned and ’Africa we want,' every stakeholder, coupled with the people of Africa, must work for the unified goals.” Which of the following statements would the above quotation most likely support?
32.
The underlined word "circumvent" in the fourth paragraph most nearly means:
33.
In paragraph 4, what expression has the writer used to show that he wants to add a point or information to what he has said in paragraph 3?
34.
In paragraph 1, line 6 , the phrase “such a move “ refers to
35.
The intra-continental trade implies
36.
In paragraph two the phrase These continents" refers to
Section Four : Sentence Comprehension
Directions: For items 37 and 38 from the four alternative given, choose the sentence with the closest meaning to the head sentence and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
37.
Dr. Getachew give us a good lecture yesterday, and I wish you had been present.
38.
All the students, but Shemsu, had already finalized the project by the time the instructor asked them to submit it.
II. Communicative Activities
Direction: Questions 39-64 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. Choose the alternative that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
39.
Zemzem: Do you have any idea as to why the yesterday's board of director's meeting was cancelled?
Dinato:__________________
40.
Patient: Hi Madam, I would like to see the physician. Can you help me please?
Receptionist:______________
41.
School principal: Dear teachers, what do you think should we do to help our students succeed in the upcoming national exam?
42.
Ousmane: What do you think could be the reason for the environmental degradation that we are witnessing these days?
43.
From the excerpts below A-D, identify the one stated in a formal register:
44.
Firtuna: Did you attend the 12 th anniversary of The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, celebrated at Guba last April?
45.
Physician: Your Blood pressure is becoming a bit higher than what is known to be normal
46.
Tadelech: I ook over there! Is that part of the plant that got crushed at Bishoftu some years back?
Nejat: No, it can't part of a plane. It
47.
Ezra: When are you planning to marry this year or next year?
48.
Asmerom: I am now just 17, and ready to seat for forthcoming National Exam.
49.
Estifanos: Sarah, what are you planning for the coming year?
50.
Andargachew: You are casually dressed. Your neck tie goes with suit. Where is it from?
51.
Interviewee: If in case I am employed can you tell me about some of the issues which I should know beforehand about my job?
52.
Dina: What you told me about man, saying that ”he spent his life hitch hiking” is not clear:-
53.
Molla: One of the disadvantages of staying unmarried is losing the love and comfort one may have to get the marital bond. What else?
54.
Jemal: where do you think Ethiopia will be within a decade when its giant water reservoir, The Great Renaissance Dam Project, become fully operational?
55.
Tourist: Can you tell me about the Ethiopian traditional costumes?
56.
Hailu: Do you that in the Gikiyu clan, somewhere in the Southern Part of Africa, the female is the figure head of her family?
57.
Venus: Have you been to Gambela, Meat? Melta: Not clear. I didn't get you
58.
Interviewer:
Interviewee: Given the employment opportunity, I want to be given scholarship opportunity having served for two years
59.
Wario: I wish you could tell me as to what I should do to be a successful entrepreneur.
60.
kiflom: in terms of size which one is bigger the Aswan or the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
61.
Samira: Do you think technology-led economy will take the upper hand in Ethiopia?
62.
Zakir:__________________
63.
Student: I was a bit sick. As a result, I missed the final exam.
64.
Journalist: Can you tell me what happened to your country in recent times?
Ambassador: Emm, there was coup d etat and
Writing
Direction: Questions 65-82 are related to different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully and choose the hast answer from the given alternatives. Then, blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet.
Section One: Word Order
Direction: The words in the following questions are NOT in the right order. When put in the right order, they make correct English sentences.
65.
Was who a theory scientist Big-Bang Stephen Hawkins the world the
66.
On have finished assignment your working project you?
67.
Were the is stage that it high the time on.
Section Two - Paragraph Coherence
Direction: When you put in the correct order, sentences a-d in each of the questions from 68 -71 make up a complete paragraph. From the alternatives given in each case, choose the one that contains the correct order the sentences
68.
a. As a result, the organization has lost sight of it to think strategically.
b. As most member states do not settle their contribution in time, it has also made it difficult to run its day activities.
c. One of the challenges of the African Union is the different conflicts that are ravaging the continent these days.
d. Since its establishment in 2001 , the African Union has had to grapple with lost of challenges
69.
a. Schooling requires fulfilling the basic materials for learning.
b. There are some reasons for students to
drop out of school.
c. One reason can be economic reason cause.
d. Sickness could he the other reason for students to take a leave of school.
70.
a.It is nearly over two decades since this great event began to take place.
b. As of the past five years, this run has been taking place in some regional capitals too.
c. The Great Ethiopian Run is among the ten great runs of our plant.
d. People in hundreds of thousands are expected to take part in the times to come.
71.
a.Once you feel relevant, gather ample information about the company.
b. Looking carefully at the vacancy and deciding whether you could fit in or not is to be your priority.
c. This would help you imagine how your expertise can bear fruit to the hiring hody.
d. If you want to succeed in a job interview, observing the points here after is so much helpful.
72.
Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
73.
Sections For: Letter Writing Direction: Item 74-76 are about letter writing. Choose the correct answer according to each question
Q: If you happen to read a formal letter having a salutation which reads as "Dear. Mrs. Fetiya," which one of the following could be the most appropriate closing?
74.
In a formal letter which of the following could be optional?
75.
In a formal letter the recipient's address will be
Section Five: Punctuation and Capitalization
Direction: Questions 77-80 are related to punctuation and capitalization. Read each of them carefully and choose the best answer from the given alternatives that is correctly punctuated and capitalized.
Section Six: Conclusion of Paragraph
Direction: Questions 81-82 are based on the paragraphs given below. Read each paragraph carefully and from the alternatives given in each case, choose the one that contains the concluding idea
80.
Mr. Solomon is the most dedicated teacher I have ever known for three major reasons. To begin with, he rarely comes to class without a thorough preparation on the day's lesson. Moreover, he is humorous while teaching which, in my view; a quality is that a good teacher is expected to have. The face that he treats every student equally is the other feature of Mr. Solomon that we all admire.
81.
Sharing house hold chores between a husband and wife is becoming a necessity, not an option these day, The first and perhaps the most important reason is that it is through such modeling that children in the family would grow taking a good lesson from their parents on the importance of cooperation. The other pressing need is that most women these days, like their male counterparts, have got big responsibilities that stretch from home to office. Thus, sharing the burden on the men's part is quite indispensable. What sold he more is, by sharing the burden, the husband and wife would get time to share love and warmth.
IV Language Focus
Direction: Question 83-120 are incomplete sentences. Choose the word/ phrase that best completes the sentence .
82.
_______________Countries were ranked 1-10 as the most peaceful?
83.
I have prepared myself for national exam. Thus, it is my fim belief that I____________________
84.
Mekedes mostly finds it____________ to wake up early in the morning which leads her into unnecessary conflict with her school teachers.
85.
Had I studied very hard, I __________last year's exam with ease.
86.
my car had run out of petrol, I had to park it on the side road and go on foot.
87.
By this next year, we _______________ to university should we succeed in this exam.
88.
Unless a concerted effort is exerted in the fight against global warming, no need of being a foreteller that the earth ____________the most uncomfortable planet to live on.
89.
Zebiba has lived in Agaro _________ten years.
90.
No one should abuse his/her power____________corruption.
91.
By the time one of the strikers answer: B scored the last goal in the pers of the Ethiopian national football team sored the last goal in the penalty shootout, the cheers and applauds from the spectators ________________like a thunder.
92.
The number of student taking this year's national exam is ____________that of last year. The figure is constantly increasing every year.
93.
One of my favorite sports is__________
94.
The wall of Harar___________in the 16th century.
95.
you stop your being promiscuous, you chance of being affected by sexually transmitted diseases will be so high.
96.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
97.
_____________her being late for exam, the invigilator did not prevent her from taking it.
98.
Any student__________ misbehaves in class should be penalized
99.
Scientists are expected to ______________ researches in the all-out effort of combating fatal diseases in the times to come.
100.
It was _______________marvelous time that we spent with the visiting team last Sunday.
101.
If you have taken, in your previous institution, most of the courses that are given here you____________be exempted from taking them again though I am not quite sure.
102.
I have read ____________books on how to make life peaceful with a partner and have found them very useful.
103.
In his debut appearance to his club last week, Abdulkerim_______________score two goals.
104.
In which of the following sentences does the order which the adjectives have to appear look appropriate?
105.
_______________ the famous athlete Haile Gebrselassie
106.
It was announced yesterday that there would be a staff meeting tomorrow at 9000 an and we all have been urged that no one miss it. I think, we __________attend.
107.
By the time the thunder exploded
108.
The refugees from neighboring Somalia ____________temporarily __________________ at Dollo Ado refugee camp for a few months.
109.
Mr Gole looks usually presentable with his dressing style. As an instrance, the white shirts he casually wears make him______________
110.
what The time is now just 3:00 pm and if go now, you _________ her in her office.
111.
Last year at this time I __________hard for the exam that inn taking right now.
112.
Ms. Adanech strictly warned her students that missing without having due reason will be costly. She is of the opinion that everybody ____________attend class regularly.
113.
I have visited several countries in my twenty years of tenure as a civil servant. Nonetheless, no country have I come across like Ethiopia which has __________hospitable climate of all.
114.
People who are promiscuous must that they are in trouble. _____________ , what I want to advise them is that it is high time for them to drop such a bad habit.
115.
It is now just 4:30 pm. Most likely, by now the exam_________finalized.
116.
Ms. Letay _____________ with the ministry of Revenue for the last ten years.
117.
I remember quite well what the anti-Apartheid ion Nelson Mandela once said ” Africans are sinking the rest of the world's letting them sink, When some lets you sink, you must learn how to swim'
118.
our economy is showing tremendous progress the fact that there are millions whose livelihood is below the doldrums of poverty compels us to accelerate our fight against destination and wret accelerate
119.
Zerined had to leave the meeting early, __________ she had an already settled appointment with her physician.
