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State of Palestine

Ministry of Education & Higher Education Directorate of Education\Bethlehem English Language Humanities & Scientific Streams Grade 12 Time: 3:00 Hours Name:

Paper One

Total Marks ( 90 )

Date: 28\12\2015

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Section:

Section 1

Question Reading comprehension

2

Vocabulary

25

3

Language

25

4

Writing

10

Total

Points

Students points 30

90

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Section 1: Reading Comprehension

( 30 points)

Passage 1: Read the text about Comfort Zone and complete the tasks below: (10 points) A: Your comfort zone, is as the name suggests, the area where you feel comfortable. We all have one, whether we know it or not: it's the set of routines and known abilities that make you feel safe because we're confident that we can manage and are unlikely to be challenged by anything unexpected or worrying. Staying inside your comfort zone has many benefits, especially at the time when you're feeling under stress.

B: On the other hand, it's a good idea to do things that are outside your comfort zone. Many studies have shown that an important factor in helping people feel positive about themselves is the feeling that they are developing and making progress in their lives. You won’t reach your potentials if you only do what you are able to do.

C: Unfortunately, people often stuck in their comfort zones and don't feel able to try different things. There are various possible reasons for this. They may be afraid of failing or unsure how to begin. Whatever the reason may be, it's sometimes necessary to force yourself to do something you'd rather not do. Once you've made the effort, though, the door to new experiences will open and you'll probably wonder why you thought it was a problem.

A: Choose the best title for each paragraph: 1. One step forward to make change.

(3 points)

2. Reluctant to change

B:Answer the following questions:

3. Positive side of your comfort zone

( 5 points)

1. Why do you feel safe in your comfort zone?

2.Why are you advised to leave your comfort zone?

3. What advice does the writer give in paragraph three?

C: Replace the underlined parts of the sentences with words from the text: ( 2 points) 1. I'm not sure why she feels tired, but I think stress may be a part of the reason.

2. He isn't a great player yet, but he has great possibilities for the future.

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Passage 2 Read the text about Making friends and complete the tasks below: ( 10 points) As someone who has made a lot of friends via the internet, I'm tired of hearing that they're not 'real friends'. The argument seems to be that you can never really know someone unless you've actually met them. The fact is, though, that meeting someone is no guarantee that they're who they say they are. I've met lots of people whose real character and intensions turned out to be different from those first presented.

In fact, I regard some people I've met online as my closest friends. We actually have many interests in common, which is why we got together in the first place.

Compare this with people I met at school and haven't seen or contacted for nearly twenty years, or people I know at work, I'm supposed to think of these as 'real friends', and the one I really chat to nearly every day as just 'internet friends'. I'm told that these Internet friends are somehow less real, which doesn't make sense. In my experience, friendships made online are just as real as the ones we happened to make face to face.

A: Decide whether the statements are true or false. ( 4 points) 1. The writer in paragraph one agrees that it is actually important to meet a person to know who he is.

2. The writer suggests that online friendships are less real than the ones we meet face to face.

3. Sharing the same interests is the main reason for becoming close friends.

4. For the writer real friends are those you keep in touch with.

B: Find words in the text that have these meanings: 1. way to be sure : 3. initial:

( 3 points)

2. plan or arrange:

C: What do these words highlighted in the text refer to: 1. those (line 4):

Passage 3:

( 3 points)

2. these (line 8 ):

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Read the text and complete the tasks below: ( 10 points)

There is bad news for students who like to use their mobile phones while they study. New research shows that students do not learn very well when they are texting and checking their social media accounts.

Researchers looked at 145 American university students in the classroom. Some of the students used their mobile phones during class, while the others had their phones switched off. The head researcher, Dr Jeffrey Kuznekoff, said students who did not use their mobile phones while the teacher was talking got higher scores on tests they took at the end of the class.

Kuznekoff said that one of the biggest challenges teachers have in the classroom is the non-stop battle of keeping students working. He said many students felt they needed to be online and checking messages even when they had important work to do in class. The researchers said it is very common for students to be physically present in class, but mentally absent because they are using their mobiles. Kuznekoff said teachers were fighting a "losing battle" because students were more interested in social media than learning.

The London School of Economics did a study in England and found that test scores increased by six per cent after mobile phones were banned in class.

A:Select the correct answers.

(6points) 1: Research showed that using social media . a. increased test scores. b affected students' results badly. c. increased students' attention.

2: One of a teacher's biggest challenges is to . a. keep students working b. encourage students to stop the battle c. control students.

3: What do students check that stops them learning? a. social media accounts. b. test scores c. schedules and timetables.

4: What is it common for students to be in class? a. perfect b. absent-minded c. mentally present.

5: What did a researcher say students felt they needed to do? a. switch off their mobiles. b. study hard c. be online 6: The best title for the above passage is a. The positive role of social media in learning. b. Mobile Phones in the Classroom c. The importance of tests.

B : Complete the following sentences with words or phrases from the text. (4points) 1:Most students use their smart phones to and 2: In England , students have made much progress in their tests because 3: University students who got much better results in the tests scores had 4: Teachers are in a tough situation because

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Section 2: Vocabulary

( 25 points)

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1. Match the words in the box with their meanings below: ( 4 points) inflexible

persevere

reluctant

justified

1. not willing :

2. don't give up:

3. not wanting to change:

4. it is correct thing to do or believe:

2. Replace the underlined parts of the sentences with words from the box: ( 3 points) inevitable

addicted

optional

1. It was impossible to avoid the car crashing into the wall.

2. This part of the form is not compulsory. You don't have to fill it.

3. Ali can't stop playing computer games

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3. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. ( 7 points) priority

trends

patting

mistakes

knowledge

convince lasting

1. I hope this will you to change your mind.

2. Some people think coincidences are hidden plan outside our .

3. My first top is to pass the Tawjihi exam.

4. While I was my friend's cat, it bit me.

5. They didn't use a dictionary. That's why they made many spelling .

6. He enjoys reading the article which discussed new in language teaching.

7. The government works to find a solutions to poverty and injustice.

4. Select the correct answer:

( 1 point)

1. Someone who writes something together with one or more other people is a a. co-founder b. co-pilot c. co-writer 2. "The children misbehaved in the class", the underlined word means a. follow the rules b. break the rules c. respect the rules

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5. Complete the sentences using the words in the box: ( 4 points) on duty 1. I didn't do it

on purpose

on arrival

.. It was an accident.

3. You have to pay your bill 4.

on time

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2. Nurses only have to wear uniforms when they're

. .

at the hotel, please go to the reception.

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6. Match the verbs and particles from the box A&B to make phrasal verbs, then use them to complete the sentences. ( 6 points) A B aware

ran

hand

catch

stand

came

out

of

across

into

up

on

1. I my old school reports when I was clearing out my desk.

2. The conference will give me a chance to with all my old friends.

3. I an old friend on my way to work.

4. Take a copy for yourself and the others to the next person.

5. If she wants to get the job, she should from the crowed.

6. Most people are the dangers of smoking.

Section 3: Language

( 25 points)

1. Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets : ( present perfect simple , present perfect continuous, simple past, past continuous, past perfect) ( 6 points) 1. His eyes are tired because he computer games for three hours.( play ).

2. Amir the ladder while he the ceiling. ( fall / paint) 3. She the doctor three times this month. ( see ) 4. He got wet during his walk because it and he to take his umbrella. ( rain / forget )

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2. Circle the correct verb form: ( 7 points)

1. He promised not to come / coming late to class next time.

2. It's better to avoid travel / travelling during the rush hour.

3. Ann offered to look / looking after our children while we were out.

4.They are getting/ are going to get solar panels for their house.

5. Although there was little chance of rain, he insisted on take / taking his umbrella.

6. We are having/ are going to have a party next Friday. Would you like to come?

7. It's too late to post it, so I will take / am taking it there myself tomorrow.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: ( to infinitive or ing form). ( 3 points ) 1. Did you remember 2. There was a fire alarm, so I stopped 3. My father continued lot of noise. ( read)

your mother? 'Oh no, I completely forgot. ( phone) and went outside. ( eat ) his book even though the children were making a

4. Rewrite the sentences using reduced relative clauses. ( 2 points) 1. Anyone who finds my lost purse will get a reward.

2. The gate which was damaged in the storm, has been repaired.

3. The road which connects the two villages is very narrow.

4. Letters that are posted at the weekend may not arrive till next Tuesday.

5. Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

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(7 points)

1. I don't like that house., I would hate living there.

2. I'm thinking it would be a good idea to leave early.

3. I am not understanding you when you speak quickly.

4. Just try it. You will find that it's easier than you thought.

5. Scientists are worried about risen air temperature.

6. I'm sure Walid may get the job. He has a lot of experience.

7. Do you know where I can rent a furnishing apartment.

Section 4: Writing

( 10 points )

Choose one of the following: 1. Complete the application form for the Green Party Environmental Club.

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Name:

Age:

Please write your reasons for choosing this club , your experience, and things you would like to do.

Part one: ask about personal information. ( age, class )

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2. Plan a questionnaire about your school subjects.

Part One: ask about personal information ( age, class ) Part Two: ask four questions about school subjects using any questions format such as ( open questions, ordering, closed or multiple choice) Part One: Which --------------------- ------------------ do you fall into?

Class :

Part Two : 1.

2.

3.

4.

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