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Practice Exam Version 2012 D

Part 1 – Grammar, Word Forms and Vocabulary ‫ مـعاوي النلمـاخ‬/‫ القــىاعـــــد‬- ‫الجــــــشء األوه‬ ‫الـتعليماخ‬

Instructions: You should spend about 45 minutes on this part of the test.

.‫ دقيقح‬45 ‫الىقد المحدد لهذا الجشء مه االمتحان هى‬

.‫ هي جمل غير تبمت‬58 ‫ إلى‬1 ‫إن األسئلت مه‬

Questions 1 – 58 are incomplete sentences.

.‫اختر الكلمت أو العببرة األفضل إلتمبم كل منهب‬

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Fill in the circle on your answer sheet corresponding to the letters A, B, C or D.

1.

You should try to avoid __________. A) B) C) D)

2.

works working work has been working

He showed me the area __________ they play football everyday. A) B) C) D)

5.

of at to from

My teacher __________ at this school for ten years. A) B) C) D)

4.

smoker smokes smoke smoking

We were surprised __________ how well the children danced. A) B) C) D)

3.

‫ على‬D ‫ أو‬C ،B ،A ‫املئ الدائرة التي تنبسب األحرف‬ .‫ورقت اإلجببت‬

where what which who

He __________ in his father‟s company since 1995. A) B) C) D)

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working worked has worked is working

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The sound __________ the sea helps me sleep. A) B) C) D)

7.

to know knows knowing know

I think __________ has taken my bag. A) B) C) D)

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A while ago her resignation she handed in. She handed in her resignation a while ago. She handed in a while ago her resignation. Her resignation she handed in a while ago.

I __________ how we can fix the problem. A) B) C) D)

13.

me they I we

Which sentence is correct English? A) B) C) D)

12.

could can will was

My friends went with __________ to the mall yesterday. A) B) C) D)

11.

are is there is there are

If you had told me about your problem I __________ have helped. A) B) C) D)

10.

don‟t doesn‟t isn‟t aren‟t

It‟s difficult to sleep when __________ a lot of noise on the street.. A) B) C) D)

9.

of at in on

We like films but we __________ go to the movies very often. A) B) C) D)

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anyone someone every they

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She was afraid of __________ her children in the busy shopping centre. A) B) C) D)

15.

herself himself itself yourself

I __________ like the way the teacher explained the lesson. I understood everything A) B) C) D)

21.

smaller small smallest more small

He blamed __________ for losing the game. A) B) C) D)

20.

tell told tells telling

The house was much __________ than I remembered. A) B) C) D)

19.

whose who which whom

Children are __________ to listen to their parents. A) B) C) D)

18.

mine my me our

That is the man __________ works for my father. A) B) C) D)

17.

lose losing to lose lost

Sultan‟s car is a Honda. __________ is a Nissan. A) B) C) D)

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more very really pretty

__________ can I find the answers to these questions? A) B) C) D)

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22.

It‟s sunny outside, __________ it feels cold in here. A) B) C) D)

23.

does do are has

If you have enough money, you can buy __________ of them. A) B) C) D)

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others other an another

Why __________ you like spending so much time in the library? A) B) C) D)

29.

in on to from

This exercise was too easy. Can we do __________ one? A) B) C) D)

28.

some any no none

Let‟s meet __________ the afternoon, after school. A) B) C) D)

27.

both or nor either

Mariam hasn‟t finished all her homework yet. She still has __________ more to do. A) B) C) D)

26.

a few few less both

Neither Ayesha __________ Layla can speak French. A) B) C) D)

25.

nor yet for so

We ought to spend __________ time watching TV. A) B) C) D)

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both neither nor no

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Please make sure __________ student has a copy of the exam paper. A) B) C) D)

31.

Do you ever get up early in the morning? Ever get up in the morning early do you? In the morning ever get up early do you? Early do you ever get up in the morning?

My mother won a prize for __________ a delicious cake. A) B) C) D)

37.

so that unless so however

Which sentence is correct English? A) B) C) D)

36.

whereas so that because moreover

They will get lost __________ someone shows them the way. A) B) C) D)

35.

to learn learning learned will learn

I stayed home __________ I was sick. A) B) C) D)

34.

none a lot a little all

I decided __________ French last year. A) B) C) D)

33.

both all every most

My friend can speak English well because she works with __________ of Canadians. A) B) C) D)

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baking bake bakes will bake

They are playing very well. I think they __________ to win. A) B) C) D)

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were going will be are going will

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I have known her __________ I was a little girl. A) B) C) D)

39.

belief believe believable believably

The word „karate‟ is probably Japanese in __________. A) B) C) D)

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imaginatively imagine imaginative imagination

Many years ago there was a __________ that thunder made milk go bad. A) B) C) D)

45.

destructive destructively destruction destroy

You need to have a good __________ if you want to be a writer. A) B) C) D)

44.

hateful hatred hate hatefully

Salt water can be very __________ to your car. A) B) C) D)

43.

Not park Don‟t park Don‟t parking Not parking

I don‟t __________ my job, I just don‟t like it very much. A) B) C) D)

42.

drive was driven was driving driving

__________ your car there. It‟s not allowed. A) B) C) D)

41.

while since after before

I __________ when you rang so I couldn‟t answer my mobile. A) B) C) D)

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originate origin original originally

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Can you please take me to the __________? I need to change some money. A) B) C) D)

47.

tricked disagreed swelled wrapped

There are __________ three million people in this city. By next year there will be more. A) B) C) D)

53.

deceit calculator motherhood donkey

John __________ his sister into cleaning his room for him. A) B) C) D)

52.

Reputation Clock Empire Mineral

Can we use a __________ during the math exam? A) B) C) D)

51.

interference advice quantity plate

__________ water is good for your health. A) B) C) D)

50.

neatly essentially gratefully extremely

The TV picture is very bad, either due to __________ or a poor signal. A) B) C) D)

49.

army brother bank health

She was overjoyed that I offered to help, and __________ accepted. A) B) C) D)

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dangerously terribly nearly entirely

The lawyers arrived in __________ late. A) B) C) D)

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court train friend condition

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54.

I wanted to quit my job but my boss asked me to __________. A) B) C) D)

55.

comparison effectiveness decision homework

Some students are __________ by the rules of spelling in English. A) B) C) D)

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fry sharpen mend deceive

There is no __________ between a Patrol and a Sunny. Patrols are far better. A) B) C) D)

61.

cut happen inform deal

My mother will often __________ chicken for dinner. A) B) C) D)

60.

bite quarrel hesitate plow

Doctors __________ with difficult problems everyday. A) B) C) D)

59.

effort death letter society

My brothers often __________ over small things like toys or video games. A) B) C) D)

58.

wheel mistake fellow knife

For some cultures __________ is not a sad event, but rather celebrated as a part of life. A) B) C) D)

57.

reconsider disregard replay shorten

He is a very nice __________. He smiles at everyone he meets. A) B) C) D)

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spilled merciful stained puzzled

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Some gases are highly __________ so scientists have to be careful. A) B) C) D)

63.

immediate heavy black deep

The man and the woman walked __________ along the beach, looking out to sea. A) B) C) D)

69.

preference hatred poverty ladder

The truck turned over on the road because its load was too __________. A) B) C) D)

68.

spare absent earnest lonely

Families in __________ often cannot pay school costs. A) B) C) D)

67.

childhood charm sympathy skin

I was sick yesterday so I was __________ from class. A) B) C) D)

66.

ocean ceremony drum politician

Hamdan has been my friend since __________. A) B) C) D)

65.

loyal splendid explosive polite

There is usually a special __________ for students when they graduate from university. A) B) C) D)

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originally conveniently particularly lazily

__________ the picture high on the wall so we can all see it! A) B) C) D)

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Express Hang Drown Promise

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70.

Gold, silver, and__________ are all metals. A) B) C) D)

71.

station cold secretary space

Rasha sleeps with a light on because she is __________ of the dark. A) B) C) D)

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noticeably rightfully faithfully openly

I really need a __________ to help me with all this office work. A) B) C) D)

77.

ill extensive universal northern

The falcon __________ returned to his master‟s arm. A) B) C) D)

76.

shops reflects matches composes

Because Suhail was feeling __________, he missed the engagement party. A) B) C) D)

75.

low full active true

I think your jacket __________ your dress very well. A) B) C) D)

74.

secret extent bottom captain

Don‟t leave sharp objects on __________ shelves where small children can reach them. A) B) C) D)

73.

offense tin deer scent

Please sign your name at the __________ of the paper. A) B) C) D)

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afraid silent pleasant pale

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78.

After drinking the juice the baby‟s clothes were __________ red and blue. A) B) C) D)

79.

contain judge wish visit

It was cold and the clouds looked __________, like it might rain. A) B) C) D)

85.

shorten offend rot tighten

I __________ my sister would stop asking to borrow my clothes. A) B) C) D)

84.

Honesty Revenge Reproduction Goat

If you do not dress properly, it might __________ some people. A) B) C) D)

83.

untie examine frighten colonise

__________ is a very important part of a good student‟s character. A) B) C) D)

82.

song hitter defender mechanism

My brother tries to __________ me by telling me scary stories. A) B) C) D)

81.

stained merciful puzzled spilled

This is my favourite __________ on the whole CD. A) B) C) D)

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gray ordinary correct fresh

The waiter was very __________ so I asked to see the restaurant manager. A) B) C) D)

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heavenly grammatical rude everlasting

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Part 2 – Reading ‫القـــــزاءج‬- ‫الجــــــشء الثا وــــي‬ ‫التعليماخ‬

Instructions: You should spend about 45 minutes on the four texts in this part of the test.

‫الىقد المحدد للىصىص األرتعح في هذا الجشء مه االمتحان‬ .‫ دقيقح‬45 ‫هى‬

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D according to the information in the text.

‫ بنبءً على‬D ‫ أو‬C ،B ، A ‫اختر اإلجببت األفضل‬

Fill in the circle on your answer sheet corresponding to the letters, A, B, C or D.

.‫المعلىمبث الىاردة في النص‬ ‫ على‬D ‫ أو‬C ،B ،A ‫املئ الدائرة التي تنبسب األحرف‬ .‫ورقت اإلجببت‬

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Muscat International Bank Banking Trainee Program This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic bank to gain banking experience during your summer break!

Muscat International has several branches in the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. We are looking for suitable candidates to join our Banking Trainee program for the summer (July 1st to August 31st). Trainees will work in the Dubai branch during the summer training period, so you should have your own means of transport. Our office hours are 8.00 - 4.00 daily, Saturday to Thursday. Salary will be in the region of Dh9,000 for the period of training.

Skills Required      

Good command of English and Arabic, both spoken and written Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Access Ability to work as part of a team or independently Good time management Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility and confidence

Students over the age of 18 with a valid residence visa may apply. Trainees who successfully complete training over 2 summer periods could be promoted to the position of Bank Clerk with future prospects for advancement within the bank. Attractive salary packages will be offered to permanent fulltime employees. If you are interested in working for a world-class international bank, please complete the online application form before 5.00 pm on March 21st. Interviews will be held on April 22nd. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks prior to the interview date and will be advised of the time and place. www.muscatbankinternational.com [email protected] © NAPO 2011

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86.

Trainees will work in the __________ branch during the summer training program. A) B) C) D)

87.

Team working skills Computer competencies Language ability Work experience

Trainees can be promoted to Bank Clerks if they A) B) C) D)

92.

learn to speak English open a bank account work in Muscat join a training program

Which of the following is not one of the skills required for the job? A) B) C) D)

91.

in September at the beginning of July at the end of August on 31st September

This advertisement is for people who want to __________. A) B) C) D)

90.

contact the bank two weeks before the interview complete an online application form travel to Muscat for an interview live in Dubai

The training period ends __________. A) B) C) D)

89.

Dubai Muscat Abu Dhabi Sharjah

To work as a banking trainee you must __________. A) B) C) D)

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are not yet 18 years old spend two summers training have attractive salary packages lack a valid residence visa

The phrase in the region of probably means __________. A) B) C) D)

about or around in the middle a kind of money in the Gulf area

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Text 2 The largest desert in the world, the Sahara, covers most of North Africa and is about the size of the United States. From east to west it is about 4,800 kilometers, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Red Sea. The Sahara Desert is so wide that it divides Africa into two parts, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Many people think that the Sahara always stays the same, but this is not true. It is sometimes shrinking and sometimes growing, sometimes wet and sometimes dry. In fact at one time it was a place of rain and greenery. Around 20,000 years ago the desert was hot and dry and even larger than it is today, but then, about 10,000 years ago, the monsoons began. Because of these heavy rains, lakes and rivers formed. Additionally, trees and plants began to grow. As a consequence, animals such as the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros and crocodile started to live in the Sahara, and there were over thirty types of fish, some more than two meters in length. The first people to move into this area may have come from Egypt‟s Nile Valley. They moved to the Sahara and set up small villages where they raised animals such as sheep and goats. Life in the Sahara was in full swing. However, about 7,000 years ago the rains slowed, the Sahara became a desert again, and the people moved back to the Nile Valley. Today the Sahara Desert has temperatures as high as 57.7 Celsius. The Sahara‟s average rainfall is less than 7.6 centimeters per year and some parts of the desert do not get any rain for years. Although the Sahara is very hot and dry there are some people who live there. Most of these are nomads, people who move from place to place. These nomads eat rice, dates and other foods that are easy to carry, and for meat they have camel and goat. There are also a few Berber people, most of whom live in Morocco and Algeria. The Berbers raise sheep and cattle and live in small straw houses, clay huts or tents. Because of the harsh weather there are not a lot of people living in the Sahara now. But who knows, maybe someday the heavy rain will return, once again transforming it into a lush, green place filled with people, animals, trees and plants.

93.

The Sahara is about how many kilometers wide? A) B) C) D)

94.

The word monsoon in paragraph 2 means __________. A) B) C) D)

95.

Nearly seven thousand kilometers Just under five thousand kilometers Roughly ten thousand kilometers Approximately twenty thousand kilometers

growth heat animals rain

Who settled in the Sahara Desert 10,000 years ago? A) B) C) D)

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Moroccans Berbers Egyptians Algerians

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96.

The main topic of paragraph 2 is the __________. A) B) C) D)

97.

nomads places foods animals

According to the text, common food for the nomads includes __________. A) B) C) D)

101.

nomads who move from place to place Berbers who raise cattle and sheep Saharans of Algeria and Morocco Egyptians who sometimes return to the Nile

The word they in paragraph 3 refers to __________. A) B) C) D)

100.

better jobs elsewhere lack of food and water heavy monsoon seasons disease and war

Today, most of the people who live in the Sahara are __________. A) B) C) D)

99.

size of the Sahara Sahara weather patterns changes in the Sahara future of the Sahara

What is the main reason why many people left the Sahara long ago? A) B) C) D)

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rice and vegetables fish and crocodile sheep and cattle camel and goat

The topic of the text is __________. A) B) C) D)

the effects of climate changes in the Sahara a history of the Berber people deserts and how they change human life plants and animals of the ancient days

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Text 3 Many people today have heard of Botox. It is a popular chemical substance that treatment centers around the world use to make people look younger and less tired by temporarily removing lines from their faces. However, few people know that Botox is one of the most poisonous natural substances in the world, and in large quantities it can kill people. Commercially called Botox or Dysport today, its official name is “botulinum toxin.” In the early 1800s, a German doctor, Justinus Kerner, named botulinum “sausage poison” and “fatty poison” because it often appears in meat. Although botulinum is a poison, when injected under the skin in small doses it relaxes muscles and makes faces appear younger. It is often used to lessen the lines around people‟s eyes (called crow’s feet), between their eyebrows, and on their foreheads. In 1988, the Allergan Company gave this substance the name Botox and began to sell it as a beauty product. Now there are thousands of treatment centers around the world where you can go to get a Botox treatment. The Dubai Cosmetic Surgery Center, for example, offers these treatments, and says that they will make you look younger and less tired, and make you feel better about yourself. Some people, however, are not so sure about Botox treatments. For example, Botox is now approved for use in Canada, yet some Canadians want more research done on it. They worry that because Botox is a poison, if it spreads from the face to other parts of the body it could cause injury or even death. Other people, however, say this is not true. The Allergan Company claims that no one has ever died from Botox treatments, and treatment centers say that Botox is very safe. Because Botox is a poison, it‟s very likely that people will continue to argue about how safe it is to use for beauty treatments. But it appears that many people around the world, both men and women, are willing to risk possible harm from Botox in order to achieve a more youthful look.

102.

What is Botox‟s official name? A) B) C) D)

103.

Botox makes the face look younger by __________. A) B) C) D)

104.

Dysport Botulinum toxin fatty poison Allergan

energizing the face tightening the skin clearing the color relaxing muscles

The phrase crow’s feet in paragraph 3 refers to lines __________. A) B) C) D)

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near the eyes on the forehead under the nose between the eyebrows

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105.

Who gave this chemical the name Botox? A) B) C) D)

106.

end of paragraph 5 beginning of paragraph 2 middle of paragraph 5 end of paragraph 3

From the text, which of the following is true? A) B) C) D)

110.

the Allergan Company Botox injuries in Dubai Canadian Botox research possible dangers of Botox

Where in the text is the best place for the sentence, “They say that people will be very happy with their Botox treatments”? A) B) C) D)

109.

Canadians offers surgery treatments

What is the main topic of paragraph 4? A) B) C) D)

108.

Canadian researchers the Allergan Company the Dubai Cosmetic Surgery Company Justinus Kerner

The word they in paragraph 3 refers to __________. A) B) C) D)

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Botox treatments are perfectly safe. The safety of Botox is still being debated. A few people have been injured by Botox treatments. Botox is not allowed in Canada.

Where would you be most likely to find this text? A) B) C) D)

a geography book a travel magazine a health magazine an English novel

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Part 3 Writing Instructions: You should spend about 30 minutes on this part of the test. Write your essay on the back of the bubble sheet. The essay should be 150 to 200 words long and may not exceed one page. Write about the following topic:

Should the government control the content of public media? Write about your opinion and support it with reasons.

Please write in English

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:‫التعليماخ‬ 30 ‫الىقد المحدد لهذا الجشء مه االمتحان هى‬ .‫دقيقح‬ .‫امتة مىضىعل خلف ورقح اإلجاتح‬ 200 ‫ إلى‬150 ‫يجة أن يتألف المىضىع مه‬ ‫ على أن ال يتجاوس‬،‫ملمح عه المىضىع التالي‬ .‫الصفحح الىاحدج‬

‫هل ينبغي على الحكىمت السيطرة على وسبئل‬ ‫االعالم؟‬ .‫ادعم وجهح وظزك تنتاتح األسثاب‬

‫يُزجى النتاتح تاللغح اإلوجليشيح‬

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