Second exam -كامل البلوي
We know that some animals understand basic instructions, allowing travellers to control their horses or camels, for example. But although some of the more intelligent animals can figure out what we want them to do, we have long assumed that communication with – and between – animals must be limited. However, thanks to the work done by the naturalist Jane Goodall since the 1960s, we should take the possibility seriously that some animals can both take in what we are saying and get across complex ideas. As a child, Jane loved reading books about a fictional character called Dr Dolittle, who could talk to animals. Perhaps this is what inspired her to go to Africa when she was in her 20s.
1) The sentence which identifies the author's opinion is……………………………..
- However, thanks to the work done by the naturalist Jane Goodall since the 1960s
- We know that some animals understand basic instructions, allowing travellers to control their horses or camels, for example
- As a child, Jane loved reading books about a fictional character called Dr Dolittle, who could talk to animals
- But although some of the more intelligent animals can figure out what we want them to do, we have long assumed that communication with – and between – animals must be limited
In my opinion, Jane Goodall brought about a complete change in the way people understood how animals can communicate. Since her work in Tanzania, naturalists have continued to study different forms of communication between animals such as whales and elephants, which can pick up sounds made by other whales and elephants over large distances.
2) The underlined word "which" in the text refers to………
- whales
- elephants
- animals
- whales and elephants
How could a young English woman with no scientific training possibly make contact with a group of wild chimpanzees? At first, the animals ran away as soon as they saw her. But maybe because she knew very little about these wild animals, it is highly likely that her calmness gained their trust. It was only later that Jane would learn how dangerous they could be. She saw that different groups of chimpanzees had battles in which they tried to wipe out the rival group. But before this, her studies showed her that the chimpanzees could clearly communicate, allowing them to groom and help each other, share food as well as have arguments.
3- Find a word which means that '' a person or a group that competes with others''.
- touch
- groom
- rival
- wild
The tale begins over 2000 years ago in Egypt. When Pharaoh Ptolemy IV died, his six-yearold son became a ruler . This was the start of years of chaos as rival groups tried to influence him. Eventually, the boy-pharaoh grew up and, with the assistance of powerful priests, he took control. In 196 BC, like all the other pharaohs before him, he wished to announce to the world the importance of his role. The Rosetta Stone is one of 18 stones that were put in temples around Egypt; their purpose was both to point this message and to bring into law some very generous tax breaks for priests.
4- Who inherited the Pharaoh Ptolemy’s throne?
- the priests
- a six-year-old son
- powerful priests
- rival groups
However, as the museum guides explain, the Rosetta Stone is the star of an incredible story about figuring out how to communicate with the past. The tale begins over 2000 years ago in Egypt. When Pharaoh Ptolemy IV died, his six-year-old son became the ruler. This was the start of years of chaos as rival groups tried to influence him. Eventually, the boy-pharaoh grew up and, with the assistance of powerful priests, he took control. In 196 BCE, like all the other pharaohs before him, he wished to announce to the world the importance of his role. The Rosetta Stone is one of 18 stones that were put in temples around Egypt. Their purpose was both to point this message and to bring into law some very generous tax breaks for priests.
5- Which of the following is not an accurate summary of the author's description of the pharaoh's intentions with the Rosetta Stone?
- He wanted to show his power to the world
- He aimed to kill all the rival political groups
- He sought to establish legal tax reforms in favor of the priests
- He followed a tradition established by previous pharaohs
6- Sami often …………….touch with his colleagues.
- delivers
- passes
- establishes
- loses
7- The phrasal verb which means "to explain something very clearly " is………
- unearthed in
- according to
- spell out
- sure of
8- I always try to …………….when I meet someone new.
- strike up a conversation
- have a laugh
- hit it off
- come across as
9- He jumped down my throat. This means he……………
- embarrassed someone by forcing them to answer a difficult question
- did not stop talking about something
- reacted angrily to something
- asked someone a lot of questions quickly
10- When you find something incredibly frustrating, you could exclaim, "…………………."
- I am feeling a bit blue.
- I have had it up to here!
- Who would have thought of it?
- I can breathe a sigh of relief.
11- This device will …………. a signal from someone trapped under the snow after an avalanche.
- receive
- happen
- destroy
- cause
12- Saeed didn’t tell his friend how …………. he was by the final scene of the film they went to see.
- nervous
- confused
- thrilled
- frightened
13- If a person confides in you about a tough experience, and you want to express sympathy, you could say, "…………………..."
- I don’t blame you.
- I’m so sorry to hear that.
- I know, right?
- What’s the worst that could happen?
14- We …………… dinner with all the family this evening.
- are having
- have
- has
- had
15- The news …………….. quickly.
- is spreading
- has spreading
- are spreading
- were spreading
16- The phone …………… and I can’t find where I’ve put it.
- rang
- is ringing
- was ringing
- rings
17- I don’t see why you want to stay in touch with him. The underlined verb in the above sentence means
- go out with
- understand
- think
- look
18- He’s changed dramatically. This means………………………
- He looks very different now
- He doesn't look very different now
- He looks very difficult now
- He looks very usual now
19- Since the dawn of time, people ………… different ways of communicating at a distance.
- has used
- has been using
- have been using
- were using
20- In ancient times, people …………… smoke signals and after writing developed.
- use
- have used
- used
- were used
21- A telegram was sent to the London police, and they …………… for him when he arrived there.
- were waiting
- have waited
- waited
- had waited
22- I………….. already …………….. to that police officer about the burglary, so he knew I was innocent.
- have / talked
- had / talked
- did / talk
- has / talked
23- I usually take a break from my screen ……………… to rest my eyes.
- recently
- right now
- from time to time
- earlier today
24- Gas and oil prices……………… more and more expensive these days.
- got
- get
- are getting
- have got
25- Let’s go to the cinema, ……………?
- shall we
- Can we
- won't you
- will you
26- Nobody came to the presentation,………….?
- didn't he
- didn't they
- did they
- did he
27- A: I'm having a great time.
B: …………..? I'm glad you could make it.
- Do I
- Am I
- Are you
- Aren't you
28- A: I can't understand what he's saying.
B: ……………? Why don’t you ask him to speak more slowly?
- Can't I
- Can't you
- Can I
- Will you
29- Randa’s mother was absolutely ……………….when she found out that her daughter …………… in the exam again.
- livid / had cheated
- leved / cheated
- livaed/ had cheated
- livid/ cheats
30- A: I've just heard that I've got a place at my first choice of university. I'm walking on air!
B: That's a great ………………
The best response to above conversation is…………
- I don't blame you.
- I'm sorry to hear that.
- What's a pain!
- I'm really pleased for you.