Part 2

Read the text carefully. For each question, choose the best answer. One has
been done for you.

In the past, life in Bahrain was completely different (0) our

present life. People (6) have a few jobs at that time, mainly

farming, fishing and diving for pearls. Moreover, only boys were allowed

to go to school. Girls had to stay at home and their mother would teach

them the housework instead. People also used to use boats and animals to

(7) from one place to another, such as donkeys and camels.

People didn’t use to have TVs or phones. (8) , all these has

changed within time. People can now be seen working in various jobs. In

addition, girls and boys receive excellent education. Furthermore, transport

has become (9) than before.

0. A of B for C from

6. A had to B used to C should

7. A travel B reside C change

8. A Thus B However C Moreover

9. A more useful B more complex C more advanced

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 Part 3
Read the story and answer the questions that follow.

One day, a poor farmer heard cries for help from a swampy pit while he was working on his
farm. He went to find out where the cries came from. Soon, he found a frightened boy in the
sinking mud which was up to his waist. Farmer Fleming quickly pulled him up and took him
home to give him a bath. After that, the boy went home.
The next day, a well-dressed gentleman came in a beautiful carriage to visit the farmer. He told
the farmer that he was the father of the boy whom he had saved the other day.
‘I want to repay you for saving my son’s life,’ said the gentleman.
‘No, I can’t accept your payment. Anybody could have done what I did,’ said the farmer.
Just then, the farmer’s son came out from the house.
‘Is that your son?’ asked the gentleman.
‘Yes,’ the farmer replied.
‘Let me take him with me and I’ll give him a good education. I will make him a man that you’ll
be proud of,’ said the gentleman.
Years later, Farmer Fleming’s son graduated from a medical school and became well known
throughout the world. He was known as Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, a
drug that cures many diseases.

10. What did the poor farmer hear while 13. What was Sir Alexander Fleming’s
he was working? achievement?
A A loud bang A He graduated from a medical
B Someone crying for help school.
C Someone crying out in pain B He discovered a drug that can cure
many diseases.
11. How did the gentleman reward the C He became well known for his
farmer? contribution to science.
A He gave the farmer a lot of money.
B He gave the farmer some work to 14. From this story, we lear n that
do. .
C He paid for the farmer’s son’s A we should make a wise choice
education. B we must not make hasty decisions
C doing good deeds not only helps
12. The word well known can best be others but also ourselves
replaced with .
A famous
B wonderful
C marvellous

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 Part 4
Read and match.

Habibah
My mum inspired me to learn classical music. I’ve developed a growing passion for it over the years
and decided to pursue it as my career. My piano idol is Frederic Chopin, a Polish composer. He gave
me the full emotional range of what a piano can express. I usually practise the piano after school on
weekdays for an hour, but I sometimes take a few days off.

Patrick
I was 10 when I started playing the violin. My parents are classical musicians, so they encouraged me
to play the violin when I was five. I have to attend violin lessons every day. I don’t really interested
in playing the violin because I think it’s boring. I just want to play football and go cycling with my
friends at the park.

Jamilah
I wanted to learn to play a musical instrument when I was seven. When I saw the school orchestra
playing in my school, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of, so I joined the Music Club.
My parents took me to the shop to buy a trumpet. I picked up the trumpet, put it to my lips, and
I couldn’t make a sound.

A Habibah
B Patrick
C Jamilah

15. Who has failed in her first attempt to play a musical instrument? ( )

16. Who can play the piano well? ( )

17. Who isn’t interested in playing the violin? ( )

18. Who likes to play outdoor games? ( )

19. Her favourite musician is Frederic Chopin. ( )

20. Whose parents are classical musicians? ( )

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 Part 5
Read the descriptions. What is the word for each one? Write your answer in the
space provided. One has been done for you.

It’s used for carrying someone who is

0. s t r e t c h e r
injured or who cannot walk.
A vehicle used for taking sick or injured
21. a
people to a hospital
A large vehicle that carries firefighters
22. f e
and equipment to a fire
A person who is employed at a beach to
23. l
rescue people who are in danger
An unexpected event, especially in a
24. a
vehicle, that causes injury or damage
A large wave caused by a violent
25. t
movement of the earth under the sea

Part 6
You want to join a school trip to the museum. Write a message to your parents.
Write your message between 30 and 50 words.
In your message:
• ask for permission and state your reasons

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