I.

Read the following passage carefully then choose the correct answer to
each question by circling letter a,b,c or d

Ever since humans have inhabited the Earth, they have made use of
various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and
feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier,
communication is accomplished through sign language, in which motions stand
for letters, words and ideas. Tourists, in foreign countries, the deaf and the mute
have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole
are very interesting and exact, many can be used internationally, however, some
can be confused for different requests or expressions.
Body language transmits ideas or thought by certain actions, either
intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that
the person is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the heads
indicates a negative reaction.
Another form of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (system of
raised dots on paper, reading with fingertips), signal flags, Morse code and
smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct
people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, there are
other systems and techniques which express human thoughts and feelings.

1. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage?

a. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
b. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
c. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
d. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
2. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
b. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
c. The deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication.
d. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
3. Which form of communication other than oral speech would be most
commonly used among blind people?
a. Picture signs b. Braille c. Body language d. Signal flags

II. Circle the correct letter

1. All medicine should be kept out of …………… of children.
a. hand b. touch c. contact d. reach
2. Our telephone has been ………………… for three weeks.
a. out of line b. out of touch c. out of order d. out of place
3. I have just ………………….. an account in the bank.
a. made b. opened c. entered d. registered
4. All those old houses are being pulled……………
a. Away b. off c. in d. down
5. What are you going to do when you …………….. school?
a. end b. complete c. leave d. go
6. ………….he connected the plug up properly, he still got an electric shock.
a. because b. however c. since d. although
7. There’s …………….. in trying to contact him.
a. no way b. nowhere c. no point d. no quarter
8. We were the …………….. students that could speak English.
a. one b. single c. only d. alone

III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets

1. In 1996, the Government………………… (introduce) special policies
……………..(provide) funding for environmentalists ………….. (continue) their
work.
2. In my life, I ……………… (live) in many places but I ………… (think) the
city lifestyle is best.
3. Next month, I ……………. (be) married for ten years.
4. When he ……..(come) yesterday, I still ………….(pack) my suitcase.

IV. Supply each blank with the correct form of the word given at the end of
each sentence
1. The house is big but it is very …………….. to live in. comfortable
2. John is still young but he is very ……………………… rely
3. He is ready to overcome any ……………………….. hard
4. His …………………..has been considered. complain
5. The ………………of the bridge was completed last year. build
6. The millionaire gave a lot of his …………… to schools. wealthy
7. The president is deeply …………. about the issue. concern
8. His mother has bought a very beautiful ………suit for him. jog

V. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one
suitable word (1pt)
In most countries of the world, the ………1…….is increasing alarmingly.
This is especially true……………2…………poor, underdeveloped countries.
Overpopulation……………3…………….considerable number of problems.
In poor countries, it is difficult to provide ……4……..food to feed even
present number of people. In ……5…….., education to limit the number of
children per family is not always successful. Poorer countries usually ………
6…….. a lot of unemployment too, and an increase…………7………population
simply makes the situation worse. The environment also suffers when ……
8…… are too many people living on the land.

VI. Fill in each space with one suitable preposition or adverb

1. Almost everyone is aware ………….. the internet nowadays.
2. My alarm clock goes …………… …..at seven o’clock every morning.
3. He has been …………….. many countries in Asia.
4. My brother was very confident ……….. his success.
5. I’m watching TV; I’ll phone you back ………. 9.30, ………….. the end of
the programme.
6. We’re going ……..holiday…….three weeks’ time.

VII. Each of the following sentences contains a mistake. Underline it and

write the correct word in the right hand column.
1. The Earth removes around the Sun. _________________
2. The book is such interesting that it sells fast. _________________
3. We have learned English since 2 years. _________________
4. How a beautiful day! _________________
5. The important of education is clear to everyone. _________________
6. It took us three hours getting there by train. _________________
8. Our master is very strictly. _________________

VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.
1. If we don’t leave now, we won’t catch the beginning of the film.
- It’s high time ……………………………………………………………….
2. Without your help, I would have never succeeded.
- Had ……………………………………………………………………………..
3. The unemployment rate has risen slowly over the last six months.
- There …………………………………………………………………………..
4. There is no one I like more than you!
- You …………………………………………………………………………….
5. It’s a pity my sister didn’t insure her motorbike.
- My sister wishes……………………………………………………………….
6. Her behaviour annoyed me.
- I found …………………………………………………………………………
7. Whose pullover is this?
- Who does ……………………………………………………………………..
8. As he behaved badly, he must be punished.
- Because of ………………………………………………………………………

IX. Complete the following sentences

1. It/be/unusual/weather/so warm/this time/year.
2. Although/she/happily/be/married/she/feel/bored/sometimes.
3. It/be/believe/that/actor/walk/out/because of/director.
4. He/not see/bear/until/he/walked/the room.
5. I/be/happy/hear/you/come/me/next/Friday.
6. It/be/kind/invite/us/dinner/this Saturday.
7. He/be/such/talented/man/everybody/admire.
8. I/write/say/how/happy/I /be/hear/you/pass/examination.