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1 ~~.4il1I :ijl.od (S) :U1...'n.:t:.1... J. p...e...u 4c.L.. :~'I' c)ej,,:.l ~I r L c..,j~! !.Pd u...n~ ~jii J...iD ~ r "",;)lli ran l.t..~i..::l.i...llc>v-.~...waul.: ~~;;,II<k~l' ~i,:l:!!j&lt clp'il ~. ~:ill.l'~ i'j.lj lj~j,13ii'ji~lik;. ip-. ~:t;ili ~.,.,.. I. Reading (60 points) Part A. Reading 1 Read the fouowing selection and then answer the questions below. 1- Crocodiles are fascinating animals, They are large reptiles with long bodies and short legs. They have distinctive features such as.long jaws, protective armor, streamlined body and long tail They look like a huge. lizard. The average age of crocodiles is around 50 to 60 years. 2- Crocodiles are affected by cool weather. During cooler periods, their food intake is greatly reduced or stopped altogether. They can live for months at a time Without feeding as they carry extensive energy supplies in the form of fat. Smaller crocodiles eat smallllanimals such as crabs, prawns and frogs. Larger crocodiles take bigger preys including birds, turtles and even other small crocodiles. 3- Crocodiles are cold blooded and have a body temperature similar to the surrounding air, land or water. Since they lack a reptilian thermostat they seek a habitat with warm water all year round. Their natural habitat is the wetjand environment like rivers, lak ';and brackish water. 4- Crocodiles breed in the wet season. The female lays about 70 eggs inside the nest, which is usually located in grass along the banks of a watercourse. Pigs eat crocodile eg::~!;and floods destroy many nests. Therefore 001y25% of the eggs laid hatch. From those hv chlings that emerge, less than 1% survives to adulthood. Questions: Choose the mostsuitabje answer a, b, cor d. 1. The purpose of this selection is to ~ inform. b. instruct. c. advise. d.argue 2. The word "fascinating" in "Crocodiles are fascinating animals." is a/an a. noun b. verb c. adverb r;!}djective 3. Paragraph 1 is mainly about the of crocodiles a. habitat b. behavior 8physical characteristics 1food intake 1

2 ~,,-. _. -. w' _"._ _---_.,..> 4. The root of the word "protedive" in "They have protective anncn..., is eprotect b. protector. c. protective d. protection 5. Crocodiles can live as IoDLas years. a.25 \.hj60 c. 70 d The woi'd "a/feded" in-"crocodiks- are affected by cool weatker." meams a harmed (hjinfluenced c. warned d. related 7. In cooler p.eriods ereeediles eat a. only fats-and plants c. only larger- crocodiles b. a greater amount of ofj!ij.od Complete: the. following- table from paragral!h 2 "::-.f Crocodileslive'oD crabs 8,.p.-ca\IJ M ~~.L :!::\..1:.tX.\t.s Which statement about crotodi~ is NOT true? (paragraph 3) a. Tbeylive inwetland.environment. ffi They have a reptili~ thermostat c. Their- body temperature is like their surroundings d. They constantly look for a habitat near warm water 12. The suffix "-01"- in "Tbeir natural babitat is the wdlandenvironm4iilll'("means a. without b. full of. c. made of [;D.I relating to 13. The word "Iocatecl~ in "tbe nest, which is usually located in-_grass...'11(atercourse." means a. decreased ~situated c. stopped d..endangered 14~Only25% oftbeegg~ bid'batch because a. the female eats them before they batch b. they are.laidnearthe banksof'a eat them before they hatch d. they arelaid IDthe wet season ls~where- wou~ tlae. fo"owing:se_~te~ce best fit? "Crocodilesu$~the water,.-sliii ~~d'sbade to,:regnbte theil' body teoiperi':il,t IIIre" a. paragraph I b. 3,t :mragraph 4 2 :.:;..,. "\.",([:1iii~:;";. :',. _/'~..:::,, ":~,; ~i;;;;;;,:;j.;,i.c~"".":' ) ~?f~~ ~~~~~

3 4 Part B. Reading 2 Read the selection and then answer tbe questions below. 1-1 volunteered for 4 weeks in a children's home in Kathmandu. [A) I lived ia the orphanage with the children and [ think this is an excellent way to get to know the children and provide support as though I were a big brother: It also gives an opportunity to experience the real Nepal 2- The orphanage became my home and whenever I went out for the day I was always greeted with a warm welcome on my return. The children are so gratefull for the help and support of volunteers and love to engage in learning and interact with each olt::ter.[b) I found' it was such a worthwhile way to spend my time. 3- The children benefit so much from having a tutor, practicing their English and having that extra help with their homework. A volunteer can bring new skills. educatiolm and ideas to the children's home; (C) that will have a massive impact on the orphaned children of Nepal and will help towards the development of the country. 4- Volunteering is not only about contributing to a good cause, it can also be about you having a new experience and growing as a person. [DJ Questions: Choose tbe most suitable answer a, b, c or d. 16. This text would most probably appear in a lan a. science textbook b. history book c. encyclopedia 17. How long did the writer volunteer in the orphanage? fd:\ magazine. --I, one month b. two months c. three months d. foir months 18. The writer thinks that a wonderful means of knowing the children is 11:0 a. experience Nepal \6~\live with them c. go out for the day d. engage in learning 19. The word "provide" in "rthink tbis is an excellent way to.. provide SUIP]lort" means a. ask 'ij.'give c. harm d. rel use 20. The suffix -l!!!. in "The cbmren are se grateful Cor the belp and SUppCIIII't of volunteers" means a. without b. made of {C~1I of d. rehting to 21. The_J?~fix "inler-"in "The children love to _. interact with each otb,re~11',.means \ ~tween b. against c. opposite d. 2UI'C und 22. Which statement is NOT true? (paragraph 2) a. The children like to interact with each other b. The writer considers the orphanage his home c. The children are thankful for the help of volunteers The writer thinks that Volunteering is a useless way to spend time 23. Paragraph 3 is mainly about the a. positive impact of living in Nepal ~sitive impact of volunteering on children c. negative impact ofieaming in the orphanage cl. negative impact of living with the orphans 3

4 ....." ~-.-.. ~.- _ '. 24. The root 0' the word "edu~tion" in "A volunteer can bring educ:mtion and ideas" is a. educ.:'tional b. educator c. educated '~!~educate 25. What hull1lewritergained from volunteering? CL MOIlf.]l. b. Faine 18A new experience d. A new home 26. The word ';(I~erienCe" in "it can also be about you baving a new el[li)erience"is alao ~iloun. b. verb c. adjective.d. adverb COlilplete the' lil)liowiiig: sentences- C~m the text 27; Wlieilevert:]~~ter~ba~k home the cinldrc;n met him with a..\tjq:rm.\)k.'com(paragraph 2) 28. The children.benefitsemuch from-baving a. :t.ukqr (Paragraph 3) 29. Avoltmteer ~brlngnew... Ski.lt$.t.eJu.cat\.Itp.(lrvJ.ukas to the children's home (Paragraph 4) 30. When: WOlllldthe following sentence best fit? ~It can also make youl:stronger and more helpful" a. [AI b. [DJ c. [C) ~~:~I(Dl II.Writing (40 marks) (part A) : WriUIIg-Senfences. (IS arks) D.itections (5 se Ilfenc~ each; sentence worth 3 points - total of IS points) Lq-okat the twc: p'ictq~ below;, They show some events. Write 5 seateaces (3 simple and 2 compoulidldi::jcnbing:the events shown in the two pictures. You may 11I1;se counectives such as: and, bllit, so, yet ete, Cll:tUIt:.!. l. _ 2. _ _ _......_ _......~--- 4 :;.:~~rl,:~~;~~~f~~~:~i~..~ -,... ' :..: ~_. 1_._' j

5 " Part B Composition Writine. (25 marks) B. Write a composition of about 150 words on the following lopic. The bald eagle:~11 ~ (F I~ ~I Habitat - Nests - top oftall trees - North America food - carnivores (eat other animals) - fish, rats and insects length - 3 feet (1 meter) Wingspan- - 8 feet (2.4 meters) weight - 9 pounds (4kilograms) Character - great eyesight - head: white _. -- The End Best Wisbes 5.-