امتحان الوحده 6 / 2008 انجليزي - استاذ يوسف العمري

1. PART ONE: Reading Comprehension

   Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.

   Living small requires careful planning and who better to turn to for inspiration than the Japanese, the masters in the art of saving space. In densely populated cities like Tokyo, many people live in apartments smaller than ten square metres. They have managed to come up with ingenious space-saving solutions to make the apartments feel less cramped, such as the use of deep wardrobes and cupboards for storage. In this way, bedding can be folded and put away every day, allowing the room to be used for purposes other than sleeping. Another method is the use of sliding doors which can divide the room into different living areas when required.

     1- What is one space-saving solution mentioned in the text for small apartments?

   • Using large furniture to fill empty spaces.
   • Folding and storing bedding daily to free up space.
   • Keeping all items on display to avoid clutter.
   • Using only one room for all activities.

2.  2- Why are sliding doors mentioned in the text?

   • They provide better insulation for small spaces.
   • They allow the room to be divided into different living areas.
   • They are cheaper than traditional doors.
   • They are a traditional Japanese design element.

3. 3- Japanese space-saving solutions aim to make small apartments feel less cramped.

   • صحيح
   • خاطئ

4. Living in a compact home might work for one, or even two people, but what about when you are obliged to compete for space with several others? This is a question being investigated by a NASA-funded Mars simulation experiment. A ‘habitat’ has been located on the slopes of a volcano in the Paci c Ocean, and its goal is to understand how people can successfully live and work together on trips into space. Six crew members share a space which is 11 metres in diameter, i.e. the size of a medium-sized, one-bedroom apartment. They each have their own personal space, big enough for a tiny bed and chair.

   4- The main idea of the above paragraph is ______________________.

    

   • Living in small spaces is fun and exciting
   • NASA is studying how people live in small spaces
   • Volcanoes are dangerous places for humans
   • The Pacific Ocean is perfect for vacations

5. 5- What does the pronoun “they”, in the last paragraph, refer to?

   • The NASA scientists working on the project
   • The six crew members in the experiment.
   • The volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean.
   • The people living in small apartments

6. 6- Choose the word that is similar in meaning to “not having enough space”.

   • Compact
   • Habitat
   • Cramped
   • Simulation

7. 7- In the NASA experiment, the shared space is the size of a large house.

   • صحيح
   • خاطئ

8. Professor Ellen Pader from the University of Massachusetts, who has published research on the impact of space on relationships, believes a major benefit of sharing space with others is that you learn respect for other people, and you also learn to negotiate with people, instead of just withdrawing when things get difficult. In many western countries, there is an assumption that we all need privacy, but this is not a universally shared belief. In Mexico, for example, according to Pader’s research, people often prefer to share bedrooms and bathrooms because being alone feels like a punishment.

   8- What does the Professor believe is a major benefit of sharing space with others?

    

   • It helps people become more independent.
   • It teaches respect and negotiation skills.
   • It makes people more comfortable alone.
   • It increases the need for personal privacy.

9. 9- According to the text, what is a common assumption in many western countries?

    

   • People prefer to share bedrooms and bathrooms.
   • Everyone needs their own personal privacy.
   • Being alone is considered a punishment.
   • Sharing space improves relationships.

10. 10- What does the text suggest about being alone in Mexico?

    • It is seen as a positive and relaxing experience.
    • It is considered a form of punishment.
    • It is preferred over sharing space with others.
    • It is uncommon due to cultural traditions.

11.  11- Experts believe that Semester 2 of High Note 4 is significantly easier than Semester 1.

    • marginally
    • slightly
    • considerably
    • nearly

12. 12- _____ comparison with living in a large house, living small is more environmentally friendly.

    • By
    • With
    • On
    • From

13.  13- One of _____ that digital nomads miss is a permanent space to relax and unwind.

    • the home comforts
    • co-working spaces
    • putting down roots
    • the passive houses

14.  14- Most Japanese live in small, but arranged rooms or flats to save space and reduce living costs. The underlined phrase can best be replaced with _____.

    • compact
    • confined
    • excess
    • tied

15.  15- The fishermen worked together to untie the _____ ropes before setting sail.

    • shrunk
    • tangled
    • scratched
    • shattered

16.  16- My grandma advised me to _____ the stained shirt in cold water to remove the dirt.

    • sweep
    • settle
    • label
    • soak

17. 17-  Bisan should call the plumber to _____ the leaking pipe in her kitchen.

    • decorate
    • remove
    • populate
    • fix

18.  18- You ought to _____ your dishcloth every week as it gets full of bacteria.

    • replace
    • repair
    • do up
    • mend

19. 19- To make sure that you paint straight lines, use ____; it helps you achieve perfect results.

    • dustpan and brush
    • tiny pieces
    • a puddle of water
    • masking tape

20. 20- The lawn mower _____ last week - try to overhaul it.

    • made out
    • wiped out
    • broke down
    • carried out

21.           21- I used a damp dishcloth to remove the stain.

              All I ___________________________________.

    • did is to use a damp dishcloth to remove the stain
    • used to remove the stain is a damp dishcloth
    • did was use a damp dishcloth to remove the stain
    • do was use a damp dishcloth to remove the stain

22. 22- Ghaliyah is really good at painting.

              What Ghaliyah ________________.

    • is really good at is painting
    • is really good at was painting
    • did is really good at painting
    • does is really good at painting

23.  23- Smartphones are marginally more expensive than smart TVs.

              Smart TVs are _____________________________ smartphones.

    • marginally cheaper than
    • significantly cheaper than
    • slightly more expensive than
    • significantly less expensive than

24.  24- There could be life on other planets.

              Choose the sentence that has the same meaning.

    • There can be life on other planets
    • There might be life on other planets
    • There must be life on other planets
    • There managed to be life on other planets

25. 25- Choose the cluster of sounds that represents the /ʤ/ sound.  

    • In no way did he arrive on time
    • At no time could you make it
    • I asked you to help me
    • She will hate you

26.  26- Masa really should finish her homework before going out with her friends.

    The function of the underlined phrase is _____.

    • permission
    • prohibition
    • necessity
    • advising

27. 27- Mahmud _____ his laptop to the meeting because it’s not necessary for the discussion.

    • needn’t bring
    • mustn’t bring
    • mightn’t bring
    • couldn’t bring

28. 28-  You must study harder, Layth.

    The underlined phrase indicates ____________.

    • an external obligation
    • a strict prohibition
    • an internal obligation
    • an uncertain intention

29. 29-  (Airport Notice) Liquids _____ be 100 ml containers and in a closed plastic bag.

    • are required to
    • forbidden
    • succeeded in
    • supposed to

30. 30-  Fadi _____ solve the math problem at first, but after reviewing the notes, he_____ figure it out before the deadline.

    • couldn’t/ managed to
    • managed to/ couldn’t
    • wasn’t able to/ could
    • could/ managed to

31.  31- Choose the sentence whose function is duty.

    • You mustn’t take your room keys out of the hotel
    • I could swim like a fish at the age of four
    • You have to make your bed at a youth hostel
    • You must use the stairs not the lift if there’s a fire.

32. 32-  Choose the sentence that is more emphatic.

    • You operate the machine by pressing the red button.
    • The way to operate the machine is by pressing the red button.
    • A+B
    • None of the above

33. 33- Smoking is completely _____ in this area to ensure the safety and health of everyone.

    • forbidden
    • supposed
    • allowed
    • required

34. 34-  Tourists may take photos in all of these areas.

    Choose the sentence that has the opposite meaning.

    • Tourists can’t take photos in all of these areas
    • Tourists are allowed to take photos in all of these areas
    • Tourists must take photos in all of these areas
    • Tourists haven’t managed to take photos in all of these areas.

35. 35- She _____ in solving the complex puzzle, demonstrating her exceptional problem-solving skills.

    • was able
    • succeeded
    • permitted
    • oughtn’t

36.  36- Students in Jordan start _____ school earlier than students in England.

    • the
    • X
    • a
    • an

37. 37- Scientists say that passive houses are ___ best way to save energy and live comfortably.

    • the
    • X
    • a
    • an

38.  38- Julnar got the highest mark, and Sami was in _____ second place.

    • the
    • X
    • a
    • an

39. 39-  This new car can go around 220 Km _____ hour.  

    • the
    • X
    • a
    • an

40. 40-  Husayn:         Where did you get this old photo?

     Amr: I actually ____ while cleaning the attic

    • came it across
    • came that across
    • came across it
    • came them across

41. 41-  Choose the INCORRECT sentence.

     

    • Will you please switch on the lights?
    • Will you please switch the lights on?
    • Will you please switch on them?
    • Will you please switch them on?

42. 42- The teacher said that _____ in this library were published 300 years ago.

    • most the books
    • few of books
    • all the books
    • all of books

43. 43- A significant number _____ started adopting energy-saving habits, like turning off lights and unplugging devices when not in use.

    • students have
    • of students has
    • of students have
    • students has

44. 44- With huge houses, people no longer _____ with each other.

    • interact
    • interactive
    • interaction
    • interactively

45. 45- The need for some privacy is not a _____ shared concept or concern.

    • universally
    • universalise
    • universe
    • universal