Reading (10 points)

Read the following passage and then answer the following questions.
Human beings have always needed somewhere safe and comfortable to live – somewhere away from
the world outside. Our ancient ancestors often used caves. Later, they learned to build houses and they
designed them to keep out wild animals and bad weather.
The Masai people of East Africa began building their houses together in circles. They were very simple,
but each joined the next, and together they became a strong wall. At night, they brought their cows and
goats into the centre, safe from dangerous animals. Some Masai have continued living in communities
like this until today.
In the past, people also found natural ways to protect themselves from difficult climates. In cold, wet
places, traditional houses were often low with thick walls and small windows that faced away from the
wind and rain. In the hot, dry Middle East, the thick, white walls of traditional houses protected people
from the sun’s heat.
Today, most people have moved to live in modern buildings, but one thing has not changed. We still
need somewhere away from the outside world, a place to relax with family and friends. We want our
house to be a home – a safe, happy, comfortable place at the centre of our lives.
When we have known a happy family home, we never forget it. Even if life takes us far away, we
always remember that special place. In the words of the old saying: ‘East or west, home is best’.

A) Read and mark the sentences true ( ✔ ) or false ( ✘). (4points)

1. ( ) Long ago, our ancestors used to live in caves.
2. ( ) The Masai built their houses in circles to save themselves only from dangerous animals.
3. ( ) In cold, wet places, traditional houses were often low with thick walls and small
windows.
4. ( ) We still need a safe, comfortable place to live, away from the outside world.

B) Answer the following questions: (3 points)

1. Why are the walls of traditional houses in the Middle East white and thick?
………………………………..…………………………………..
2. Are all people still living in traditional houses nowadays?
……………………………………………………………………..
3. What does your home mean to you?
……………………………………………………………………...
C) Find in the text the meaning of each of the following words.(1 point)
1. Wanted:…………. 2. Homes:…………….

D) Find in the text the opposite of each of the following words.(1 points)
1. Dangerous:…………. 2. Modern:………………….

E) The underlined pronoun ‘they’ L: 4 refers to:……………………………….(1point)

Vocabulary ( 10 points)
Finish each of the following sentences with one of the words in the list.( 4 points)
(Note: There are more words than needed)
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1. We mustn’t be late for the meeting. We must be there ……………………………..

2. We sat on the _______________ to eat our picnic.
3. Don’t be afraid. Everything will be fine. Just _______________.
4. I have a busy _______________ for the next few days.
Complete the sentences. Use the prepositions in the list.(4points)
at - during - for - from … to - in - on
1- Don’t make noise ______________ the lesson.
2- Dad will arrive in Ramallah ______________ 7:00 am ______________ August 15th.
3- School starts ______________ September.
4- I am going to stay in Nablus ____________ three months , ___________ March ____________ May.
5- Mariam is holding some flowers ______________ her hand.

Complete the following table with suitable words as required. (2 points)

Verb Noun
Heat ……………………
……………………….. Sunny
Nature ……………………
……………………….. safe

Language: (10 points)

A) Add the verbs in brackets. Put them in the present simple or present continuous.(4 points)
During the trip to Jericho different things are happening in the bus.
1. Lubna _______________ (want) some chips, so she _______________ (ask) Malak.
2. Lamis _______________ ( like) listening to music . She _______________ (prefer ) to be alone.
3. Some students ______________ (play) different games , and they _______________ (enjoy) their
time
4. Two girls _______________(laugh) loudly . That _______________(mean) they are happy.
B) Form statements. Use the present perfect continuous and the present perfect with still …
not.( 2points)
1- Malak / join/ the university / four years , but / still / not finish
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2- Lamis / look for / a new flat / days, but / still / not buy / one
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
C) Correct the verbs between brackets.(4 points)
1. Mrs. Nabila ----------------------- ( already – check) the notes.
2. Basma ----------------- ( choose) a nice Skirt two days ago.
3. Abu Ali -------------------- ( buy) a villa overlooking the sea last year.
4. We still haven’t ------------------ (begin ) the second term.

Writing
Malak is going to have her birthday party tomorrow. Look at her to do list and write what she has
already done and what she still hasn’t done.
prepare the cakes and sweets 
make the sfeeha and pizza 
tidy up the hall 
put up the balloons 
buy a new dress 
invite her friends 
1. Malak has already prepared the cakes and sweets.
2. She still hasn’t made the sfeeha and pizza.
3. …………………………………………………………..
4. …………………………………………………………..
5. …………………………………………………………..
6. …………………………………………………………..

GOOD LUCK