First unit exam _Muhammad Abu Al-Shabab
Vocabulary
1. The spread of postal services in the 19th century permitted families and friends to ____ messages to each other by letter.
- release
- convey
- write
- pass
4. How should the main part of the essay be structured?
- One paragraph for all ideas
- Each paragraph should explain one idea with supporting evidence
- Each paragraph should explain two ideas with supporting evidence
- Two paragraphs for each idea
3. Which of the following is a topic sentence?
- The government plans to set up regulations.
- However, some countries like Jordan are hoping to use AI.
- UNIDO reports about industries planning to use AI in Jordan.
- Jordan is in a good position for using AI.
9. ____ are presented in an analytical essay.
- Opinions
- Facts
- Fictional stories
- Random ideas
11. The phrase which can be used in an analytical essay to introduce someone else’s idea is...
- According to …
- I think …
- Maybe …
- Once upon a time …
2. Why is the number of UK adults who speak foreign languages low?
- Because of the difficulty of languages
- Because they prefer English
- Because of cultural reasons and past government policies
- Because schools do not allow language teaching
10. What did Jane discover about chimpanzees’ diet?
- They were vegetarian
- They only ate insects
- They were omnivores
- They ate only plants and fruit
13. Which other animals, besides chimpanzees, does the text mention as being able to communicate over long distances?
- Lions and tigers
- Dolphins and sharks
- Whales and elephants
- Dogs and cats
4. Landline telephones …….... less and less common these days.
- become
- becomes
- are become
- are becoming
2. The phrasal verb which means “to tell someone something you think they don’t know” is...
- take in
- spell out
- point out
- get across
15. The phrase which means the same as “I’m completely fed up” as in “I’m completely fed up with people gossiping behind my back” is....
- I’m walking on air
- I’ve had it up to here
- I’m really pleased
- I’m feeling blue
15. What does the pronoun “them” in “what we want them to do...”refer to?
- Intelligent animals
- Travellers
- Scientists
- Readers
14. What does the pronoun ‘This’ in “This was attributed…” refer to?
- Cultural reasons
- Past government policies
- The fact that only 25% of UK adults can hold a conversation in a foreign language
- English learning in schools
Q2: Choose the correct answer
1. The main purpose of an analytical essay is...
- To describe a topic briefly
- To look at a topic in detail and prove ideas about it
- To list facts without explanation
- To tell a story
8. What is the grammatical function of the following sentence: “I’ve written down everything she’s said so far.”?
- To describe a past habit
- To talk about an experience in the distant past
- To show a completed action with present relevance/result
- To describe actions and states which began in the past and continue until now
5.The sentence which has a similar meaning to “Abeer commented on how nice her shoes were.” is...
- Abeer made a joke about her shoes.
- Abeer paid her a compliment about her shoes
- Abeer came across as nice.
- Abeer pointed out that her shoes were nice.
9. What important discoveries did Jane make about chimpanzees?
- Chimpanzees use tools, have complex social behavior, and are omnivores.
- Chimpanzees could use sticks to get ants from trees and feed them to their young
- Chimpanzees could write and eat with sticks
- Chimpanzees could build and live in houses
4. What does the title “lingua franca” mean?
- A native language
- A difficult foreign language
- A universal language for trade only
- A common language used between speakers of different native languages
6. In what ways did the chimpanzees communicate with each other?
- Only by language
- By writing symbols
- By touch, sound, and sign language
- By whistling and dancing
4. Which of the following is a topic sentence?
- Students might end up with incorrect work when using AI.
- AI always provides correct information.
- AI search engines use reliable sources.
- Teachers should replace AI with books.
13. For days, the scientists and I felt ____as we had not found any of the animals we were looking for.
- ecstatic
- terrified
- exasperated
- bewildered
19.What happens to the /t/ sound at the end of the first word in some question tags during fast, natural speech?
- It gets louder and clearer
- It is stressed more
- It disappears or is omitted
- It is replaced by another sound
Question tags and echo questions
1. Choose a story, Halima, ______?
- will you
- should you
- won’t you
- don’t you
4. Actually, I find him a bit unfriendly, but don’t tell him, ______?
- will you
- won’t you
- do you
- don’t you
3. Everything went wrong, ______?
- did it
- wasn’t it
- didn’t it
- didn’t they
2. Which of the following is a topic sentence?
- AI is already used by many forms of social media
- AI can even identify children’s voices
- Net Positive reports that AI can recognize children online.
- AI might direct children to advertising
7. An analytical essay should end...
- With a topic sentence
- With a new idea
- With a conclusion summarizing what you have said
- With a list of all paragraphs
10. The correct synonym of "bewildered" is...
- frightened
- thrilled
- annoyed
- confused
3. What event led Jane Goodall to begin working with chimpanzees?
- She read about chimpanzees in a book.
- She was asked by a scientist in Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild.
- She was studying animals at university.
- She joined the UN.
9. _____ a good question, isn’t it?
- That’s
- Those’re
- That isn’t
- It isn’t
3. The aim of the introduction of an analytical essay is...
- To summarize the main points of each paragraph
- To introduce the topic so readers know what will be discussed
- To provide evidence for your ideas
- To include all sources
9. The sentence which has a similar meaning to “You always have to be the last one to speak, don’t you?” is...
- You always insist on having the last word.
- You never let me get a word in edgeways.
- You always put me on the spot.
- You keep jumping down my throat.
9. What other benefit of learning a foreign language is mentioned besides careers, travel, and culture?
- It helps students become faster learners
- It improves memory
- It promotes global understanding
- It makes people more confident
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. Here she came across a scientist who asked Jane if she might want a job observing chimpanzees in the wild. She immediately said yes. She went with her mother to the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania to start her new job, and it was not long before she made out a group of chimpanzees in the trees around an area now called the Gombe Stream National Park.
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. Jane pointed out that the animals couldn’t communicate using language like people, but they could communicate by touch and sound. Amazingly, she also realised they could use sign language.
At this time, people believed that only humans could use tools, but Jane watched chimpanzees using sticks to take ants from a tree, and then used the sticks to feed the ants to their young. Through her work, Jane spelled out to the scientific community for the first time that animals, too, could use tools.
Jane went on to write a number of books about her work. As well as explaining chimpanzees’ highly developed social behaviour, she taught us that they are omnivores (people used to think they were vegetarian). In 2002, she became a UN Messenger for Peace.
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, who can pick up sounds made by other whales and elephants over large distances. I feel that we may well learn even more about animal communication in the future.
1. According to the text, what did people used to assume about communication between animals and humans?
- That it was advanced
- That animals could speak like humans
- That it was limited
- That animals could only use sign language
9. People ________ stories since the dawn of civilization
- have told
- are telling
- have been telling
- told
6. The idiom which means “To be unable to say anything because someone else is talking all the time” is...
- not get a word in edgeways
- fire questions at someone
- put somebody on the spot
- refuse to let something drop
2. Everybody likes chocolate, ______?
- aren’t they
- don’t they
- does he
- do they
15. What is the grammatical function of the following sentence?
“We were writing to each other regularly back then.”
- To describe an action that is still continuing from the past
- To describe a long activity interrupted by a short one
- To describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past
- To describe actions in progress at a specific time in the past
11. Why is Chinese not used as a global language according to the text?
- It has too few speakers
- It is only used for trade
- It is difficult and complex
- It is similar to English
4. The sentence which has a similar meaning to “I couldn’t process so much information.” is...
- I took in all the information.
- I couldn’t take in all the information.
- I took all the information in.
- I took up all the information
5. Let’s watch some sport, ______?
- won’t we
- will we
- don’t we
- shall we
Writing
1. We know that social media directs advertisements ___ its users.
- over
- on
- to
- about
17. The underlined word “should” in the sentence “We should take the possibility seriously that some animals can both take in what we are saying” is used to express:
- certainty
- a subtle opinion
- probability
- obligation
10. Why is it difficult to predict which languages will dominate the future?
- Because languages are constantly invented
- Because it depends on the context (business, travel, etc.)
- Because English is too strong
- Because Chinese is complex
3. What ___ you ___ about?
- Are/ thinking
- Do/ think
- Are/ think
- Do/ thinking
4. What childhood interest likely inspired Jane Goodall’s future career?
- Collecting insects
- Playing with pets
- Writing stories about chimpanzees
- Reading books about Dr Dolittle, who could talk to animals
11. I genuinely felt ___ for my friends who passed the exam.
- livid
- thrilled
- bewildered
- astonished
16. The best response to the following sentence is...
"I finally finished my geography project"
- That must be a weight off your mind
- What a pain!
- You’ve got to be kidding me
- I’m worried sick
10. A: I’m having a great time.
B: ___ I’m glad you could make it.
- Aren’t you?
- Are you?
- Have you?
- Were you?
16. He ______ on the road, so he didn’t hear it fall.
- concentrated
- concentrates
- had concentrated
- was concentrating
8. Which word in the text means “to brush and clean fur”?
- Groom
- Scratch
- Rival
- Omnivore
6. According to my phone, I’ve spent 67 minutes online _______.
- ever since
- since nine o’clock
- the day before yesterday
- earlier today
6. ____are included in each paragraph to support the writer’s ideas.
- opinions
- Facts without sources
- Evidence and sources from research
- Irrelevant examples
7. The phrase that completes the following sentence correctly: "I always try to strike up..." Is... a) a conversation when I meet someone new.
- a conversation when I meet someone new.
- a laugh when we get together.
- small talk and I often end up saying silly things.
- off, so I’m looking forward to our lessons together
Tenses
1. Once in a while, Zina ______ books.
- writing
- writes
- write
- wrote
7. Which word in the text means “a person or group that competes with others”?
- Groom
- Omnivore
- Predator
- Rival
6. I’m sure you felt stressed out, ______?
- did you
- didn’t you
- are I
- aren’t I
10. We ________ about ancient methods of communication at school recently
- learning
- 've been learning
- were learning
- learned
14. Which sentence suggests the author is hopeful about future discoveries in animal communication?
- “She saw that chimpanzees fought in rival groups.”
- “I feel that we may well learn even more about animal communication in the future.”
- “Chimpanzees could not communicate like humans.”
- “Only humans can use tools.”
18. He assumed that someone ____it.
- had stolen
- stole
- has stolen
- steals
3. Which languages are identified as most important for UK schools to prioritise?
- Arabic, Mandarin, and Russian
- French, Spanish, and German
- English, French, and Chinese
- Spanish, Italian, and Arabic
17. Researchers _____ the note 132 years earlier.
- has written
- had written
- wrote
- have been writing
8. Nothing ever changes, ______?
- do it
- does it
- don’t it
- doesn’t it
2. Which sentence shows that animals have impressive communication abilities?
- “Jane Goodall loved reading books about Dr Dolittle.”
- “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.”
- “Chimpanzees had battles with rival groups.”
- “Animals could not communicate like people.”
13. Which sentence suggests English will remain important internationally?
- “Fluency in English is highly important for a student’s future.”
- “So, English as a vehicle of international communication would seem to be here to stay.”
- “Perhaps students are wasting their time by learning English.”
- “Finally, students are learning about English culture too.”
7. These photos of gorillas come from a book, ______?
- don’t they
- aren’t they
- haven’t they
- doesn’t they
12. The phrase which is used to present information from a source is...
- X argues that…
- X reports that …
- X believes that …
- X explains that …
5. According to the text, how did Jane gain the trust of the chimpanzees?
- By feeding them every day
- By using sign language immediately
- By staying calm and relaxed around them
- By imitating their sounds
5. What is the grammatical function of the following sentence: “Young people are writing by hand less often these days.”?
- To describe a habit
- To describe a future arrangement
- situations which are changing during the present time
- To describe things happening now or around now
12. The word which means “unable to relax because you feel nervous” is....
- tense
- devastated
- ecstatic
- exasperated
7. Abbas hasn’t learnt_______.
- English for very long
- how to write in English yet
- English since very long
- how to write in English ever
8. Which of the following is true about content in an analytical essay?
- You should include only your ideas
- You can include other people’s ideas and explain why you agree or disagree
- You should ignore facts
- Sources are optional
11. Which sentence shows that Jane Goodall’s work had a global influence beyond science?
- “She became a UN Messenger for Peace in 2002.”
- “She used to read Dr Dolittle stories.”
- “She observed chimpanzees by Lake Tanganyika.”
- “She watched them use sticks for ants.”
8.Which sentence suggests that learning a language also teaches culture?
- “This was attributed to cultural reasons.”
- “Fluency in a foreign language is highly important for a student’s future.”
- “Finally, we shouldn’t forget that when students learn a foreign language, they are also learning about the culture of the country or countries where it is spoken.”
- “So, English as a vehicle of international communication would seem to be here to stay.”
12. According to the text, why are Spanish and French not ideal lingua francas?
- They are harder to learn than Chinese
- They are not as widely spoken or as simple to learn as English
- They are more difficult than English
- They are only spoken in Europe
10. All sources used in an essay should be noted ...
- Only in the introduction
- Only at the end of the essay
- Both within the essay and at the end
- Only in footnotes
8. People usually ___ to you, right?
- hit
- strike
- try
- take
14. The Illman family ____ on the beach in Perth in Australia, when they came across a bottle lying in the sand.
- walked
- were walking
- had walked
- had been walking
2. ______ how much credit you’ve got left on your phone?
- Did you know
- Are you knowing
- Do you know
- Does you know
5. How is the situation of language learning in other countries different from the UK?
- Few students learn languages
- Students mostly avoid English
- The majority of secondary school students learn a foreign language, often English
- Students only learn French
A recent study in the UK revealed that only about 25% of adults in the UK can hold a conversation in a foreign language. This was attributed to a mixture of cultural reasons and past government policies. However, language learning is now being prioritised in schools. French, Spanish and German are three of the languages identified as the most important.
On the other hand, the situation in other countries is different. The vast majority of students at secondary school learn a foreign language, which is often English. English is now a compulsory subject in many primary schools too. Fluency in a foreign language is highly important for a student’s future.
There are many reasons for this. Firstly, having a good command of a foreign language can help young people be successful in their chosen career. What’s more, proficiency in a different language also makes travelling less stressful and fun! Finally, we shouldn’t forget that when students learn a foreign language, they are also learning about the culture of the country or countries where it is spoken. This is a great way of promoting global understanding too.
However, is English really as crucial as the large number of students of English would suggest? India and China are considered to be the main emerging economies, so it would seem to make sense to study one of the main languages spoken in these countries. The question of which languages will dominate the future is a difficult one to answer. It really depends upon which future we are considering. Take the future of business. Perhaps students are wasting their time by learning French and German, and should be turning their attention to Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world. Reports also suggest Arabic and Spanish will be important languages to do business in.
As far as travel is concerned, Chinese is the most spoken language in the world but as it is complex, it isn’t the ideal lingua franca. It is easy to get your message across in a hotel or restaurant in Spanish and French, but neither is as widely spoken or as simple to learn as English. So, English as a vehicle of international communication would seem to be here to stay.
1. According to the text, what percentage of adults in the UK can hold a conversation in a foreign language?
- 10%
- 25%
- 40%
- 60%
12. Which word means “a living being that eats plants and animals”?
- Rival
- Groom
- Predator
- Omnivore
7. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being proficient in a foreign language according to the text?
- Achieving success in careers
- Making travel easier
- Learning about other cultures
- Improving mathematical ability
6. In many other countries, what subject has become compulsory in primary schools?
- French
- English
- German
- Mandarin
5. The topic sentence is...
- The last sentence in a paragraph
- A sentence that introduces a new topic at the end
- The first sentence in a paragraph that tells the main idea
- A sentence that only lists sources
11. A: Majeda and Malak have arrived!
B: ___ OK, I’ll be there in two minutes.
- Haven’t they?
- Are they?
- Have they?
- Do they?
2. Which of the following is the first step in organizing an analytical essay?
- Write the conclusion
- Plan what you want to write
- Research the topic using reliable sources
- Write the introduction
13. Members of an Australian family_____ the world’s oldest message in a bottle over 100 years after German researchers had thrown it into the Indian Ocean.
- find
- had found
- found
- were finding
12. A: Actually, I used to live in France.
B: ____? I bet it wasn’t too hot in the summer, was it?
- Did you
- Do you
- Didn’t you
- Don’t you
18. Which tag question omits the /t/ sound?
- Weren’t we?
- Can’t I?
- Wasn’t he?
- Hadn’t they?
14. I was really ___ while my friends who had passed felt like they were walking on air!
- excited
- delighted
- cheerful
- down in the dumps
12. He never found out what ____.
- had happened
- happened
- has happened
- a and b
11. What is the grammatical function of the following sentence: “Since the dawn of time, people have been using different ways of communicating at a distance.”?
- To describe action completed at a specific time in the past
- To describe an action that began in the past and continues to the present
- To describe an action in progress or repeated over a period of time up until now
- To describe a future planned action