AWG 1001 Diagnostic Test – Grammar and Wring Spring 2021

Name:____Mhasser Nasser______________________________
ID:_____104676_______________ Score:___________
Check(√) one of the following: □ I am a NEW student at AUI.
□ Last semester I was in Pre-Academic English.
□ Last semester I was in AWG 1001
PART 1: General English Comprehension [25 points]
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/for-schools/

For the questions below, choose the best sentence to complete the conversation.

1. Could you tell me your surname? C. I don't know if I can.

8. There's someone at the door.
A. Would you like me to spell it?
B. Do you like my family name? A. Can I help you?
C. How do I say that? B. Well, go and answer it then.
C. He's busy at the moment.
2. This plant looks dead.
9. How much butter do I need for this cake?
A. It's in the garden.
B. It only needs some water. A. I'd like one.
C. It's sleeping. B. I'll use some.
C. I'm not sure.
3. I hope it doesn't rain.
10. How long are you here for?
A. Of course not.
B. Will it be wet? A. Since last week.
C. So do I. B. Ten days ago.
C. Till tomorrow.
4. Are you going to come inside soon?
11. Have you guys had enough to eat?
A. For ever.
B. Not long. A. That's all right.
C. In a minute. B. Is there any more rice?
C. It's not the right time.
5. Who gave you this book, Lucy?
12. That's my coat over there.
A. I bought it.
B. For my birthday. A. Will you take it off?
C. My uncle was. B. No, you haven't!
C. Here you are.
6. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?
13. Let's go by bus.
A. I know that.
B. It's very good. A. The train was expensive.
C. I'm too tired. B. We'll buy a ticket.
C. It'll take too long.
7. Do you mind if I come too?
14. Do you know my brother Charlie?
A. That's fine!
B. I'd like to. A. Sorry, he's not here.
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 B. I don't think I do.
C. I know.
21. Is there ...... of food for everyone?
15. Would you like some ice in your drink or
A. adequate
not?
B. enough
A. I hope so. C. sufficient
B. Yes, I shall. D. plenty
C. I don't mind.
22. Lily says she's happy at school but she's ......
complaining.
For the questions below, choose the best word to
A. rarely
complete the sentence.
B. sometimes
C. always
16. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by
D. often
changing the arrangements.
A. put
B. caused 23. ...... the step when you go in.
C. made A. Consider
D. done B. Mind
C. Attend
17. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... ! D. Look
A. stoop
B. spill 24. ...... stay the night if it's too difficult to get
C. slip home.
D. spin
A. At all costs
B. By all means
18. When you come to my house, ...... your C. In all
camera with you. D. On the whole
A. take
B. show 25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think
C. fetch how many prizes she has won recently?
D. bring
A. surprise
B. problem
19. Paul arrived at the shop ....... as the manager C. question
was closing for the day. D. wonder
A. even
B. just
C. still
D. right

20. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a

change.
A. rather
B. better
C. prefer
D. enjoy

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PART 2: Writing [20 points]

Name:________Mhasser Nasser__________________________ ID:______104676___________

Score:___________

Marks will be given for grammar, good vocabulary and sentence structure, and accurate spelling and
punctuation.

Write a paragraph explaining what you did last year.

Last year was plan of many successful events. I have joined the university of my dreams after I got
my bac degree. I achieved and developed so many things that I will need in the future relevant to my
major. I tried to develop my communication skills and be more independent. I tried to regulate my sleep
time and tried to decrease it as much as possible. I did many things, but I still want to do more.

Write a paragraph about what you are doing this week.

This week is the first week of classes after one month of the holiday. I often wake up in the morning
to take my breakfast and start my morning classes. After I finish my classes I usually go to the caffe to
watch soccer with my friends. I sometimes go to the forest with a friend to relax and concentrate after the
whole day of classes. Sometimes when there are no morning classes, I go with my father to run. This
week is a little bit strange because I am not used to study remotely.
Write a paragraph about what you hope to do in the future.

I have so many goals to reach and achieve in the future. Firstly, I intend to practice sport more than
usual, and decrease my sleep hours. I hope to be more financially independent and start depending on
myself more. I want to learn different skills in different fields. I have the intention to enhance my
communication skills. I also want to start reading books in the future, as well as I want to be successful in
the future. I wish I could fulfill all these intentions.

Conditional Sentences. Write FIVE sentences about yourself.

If I have the ability to travel, I will do that immediately.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a cop in the future.

In the past, if I had chance to go to another university, I won’t do that.

In the future I hope I could travel around the world.

I wish I could get my bachelor degree, and travel to England.

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