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Grade 12 English Model Examination (EME)

Ginbot 1012/ May 2020
Section One: Word order (1-5)
DIRECTIONS: The following words are not in the correct order. When put in order, they make
correct sentences. From the given alternatives, choose the one that is correct and blacken the
letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
1. abroad he school had a before taught Bereded private in went
A. Bereded went abroad before he had taught in a private school.
B. Bereded had taught in a private school before he went abroad.
C. Before Bereded had taught in a private school, he went abroad.
D. Bereded taught in a private school before he had went abroad.
2. had party let Biritu to the didn’t her wanted but to father come
A. Biritu had wanted to come to the party, but her father didn’t let her.
B. Biritu had wanted her father to come to the party, but didn’t let her.
C. Her father had wanted to come to the party, Biritu didn’t let her.
D. Her father didn’t let her to come to the party, but Biritu had wanted.
3. around eating when cigarettes the were guests passed finished
A. Cigarettes were passed when the guests finished around eating.
B. When the guests finished eating cigarettes, were passed around.
C. When the guests finished eating, cigarettes were passed around.
D. Cigarettes were finished eating, when the guests passed around.
4. 70km p/h the crashed it travelling into car at school was when the
A. The car was travelling at 70km p/h when it crashed into the school.
B. The car crashed into the school, when it was travelling at 70km p/h.
C. When the car was travelling at 70km p/h it crashed into the school.
D. When the school crashed into the car, it was travelling at 70km p/h.
5. exams whole the were students year the preparing
A. The exams were preparing the whole year the students.
B. The students were preparing for the exams the whole year.
C. The exams were preparing the students the whole year.
D. The whole year, the exams were preparing for the students.
Section Two: Paragraph Coherence (6-10)
DIRECTIONS: When put in the correct order, sentences a-e in questions 6-10 make up a
complete paragraph. From the alternatives A-D given in each case, choose the letter that contains
the correct order of the sentences and blacken the corresponding letter on the separate answer
sheet provided.

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6. a. Before starting practicing, check the place and equipment you are doing on.
b. Stop performing when you are tired.
c. In order to prevent accident, follow the following safety procedures.
d. First do appropriate warm up activities.
e. Follow appropriate procedures of performing.
A. c d a e b B. a e d b c
C. c e a b d D. c e a d b
7. a . To stay home, especially when you are not feeling well is the second defense.
b. The first defense is washing your hands with pure water and soap.
c. Remember respiratory hygiene and cough/ sneeze antiqutte.
d. Here is how you can help prevent the spread of Corona Virus.
e. Finally, try to bring down your stress level.
A. d a c e b B. d b a c e
C. e c a b d D. b d a e c
8. a. Surrounding the nucleus, there is a region occupied by electrons.
b. The nucleus is a very small region located at the center of an atom.
c. It is made up of two kinds of particles, protons and neutrons.
d. This region is very large compared with the size of a nucleus.
e. All atoms have two regions.
A. e d a c b B. e d a b c
C. a b c d e D. e b c a d
9. a. As religion developed, priests appeared in early societies.
b. The priests began to play central roles in spiritual and administrative spheres of life.
c. Human beings introduced the concept of religion when they were living in caves.
d. There are different theories about the emergence of states.
e. One of these theories is related to religion.
A. b a d c e B. c a e d b
C. d e c a b D. a b e c d
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10. a. In the mid18 century, European geographers considered the relationship between
geography and philosophy.
b. Geography became a spatial science in the late 20th century.
c. In the 19th century, geographical societies and research groups formed.
d. In ancient times, geography was considered to be the mother of other sciences.
e. In the 16th century, geography began to emphasize location, focusing on question of where,
why and what.
A. d e a c b B. d e c b a
C. a e d b c D. a b d e c

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Section Three: Reading Comprehension (11-30)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions 11-30 according
to the information therein. Each question has four choices, A-D. Choose the best alternative and
blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.

PASSAGE I
1. Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but
it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There
are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to
focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s
why?
2. Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old,
their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them.
Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get
older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and
prevents these declines.
3. You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge.
Knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a powerful person. You can learn
to do new things by reading. Do you want to play video games? Do you want to design
clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading,
and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
4. Read everything that you can at school, regardless of whether you find it interesting.
Reading expands your vocabulary. Even a “boring” text can teach you new words.
Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. You will be able to
speak, write, and think more intelligently. What’s boring about that?
5. Do not just discount a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are
exposed to new ideas and perspectives. Reading can change the way that you understand
the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things. It can make you worldlier.
You can learn how people live in faraway places. You can learn about cultures different
from your own.
6. Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress
levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you
read, it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a
doofus. So do yourself a favour: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much
as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move
onto the next one.
11. Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Reading is exciting. C. Age affects the body in many ways.
B. Reading strengthens you mind. D. Working out keeps your body in shape.

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12. Why does the author think that you should read books that are boring?
A. You will eventually grow to love them if you read them enough.
B. You will get better grades in reading class.
C. You will make your teacher very happy.
D. You will learn new words.
13. Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Reading can benefit you.
B. You can learn to program video games or design clothing by reading.
C. You can learn amazing things and become a better person by reading.
D. Knowledge is power.
14. Which one is not mentioned as a reason for students’ failure to complete reading
assignments?
A. Students may be bored. B. Students may be distracted.
C. Students may be unwilling to focus. D. Students may be tired.
15. Which of the following best expresses the author’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work.
B. He is teaching people how to become better readers.
C. He is explaining why people don’t do their reading work.
D. He is entertaining readers with facts about the mind and body.
16. Which one of the following best describes the author’s tone in the first three paragraphs?
A. surprised B. sarcastic
C. informative D. irate
17. Which one of the following is not the author’s argument in the fifth paragraph?
A. Reading gives you a broader perspective on the world.
B. Reading changes the way that you understand the world.
C. Reading helps you to prepare for your job in the real world.
D. Reading teaches you about distant lands and cultures.
18. Why does the author believe that reading is good for your mind state?
A. It has a distressing effect. C. It can help you relax.
B. It can strengthen your stress levels. D. It has no help at all.
19. The appropriate title for the passage is:
A. Reading Assignments C. Reading for Mind
B. Reading Benefits D. Reading and Knowledge
20. “There are many reasons for this,” (para.1, line 2) the word this refers to ____________.
A. reasons C. students’ failure to read
B. some students D. A and B
21. The word This (Para.3, line 3) doesn’t necessarily refer to one of the following. Which one?
A. video games C. dying
B. designing clothes D. dyeing

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22. … discount …(Para. 5, line 1) is contextually meant-

A. ignore C. underestimate
B. overestimate D. consider
23. … squeeze… (Para. 6, line 4) can be replaced by one of the following:
A. decompress C. decompose
B. depress D. exploit
PASSAGE II
Marie Curie was one of the most accomplished scientists in history. Together with her husband,
Pierre, she discovered radium, an element widely used for treating cancer, and studied uranium and
other radioactive substances. Pierre and Marie's amicable collaboration later helped to unlock the
secrets of the atom.

Marie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland, where her father was a professor of physics. At the early
age, she displayed a brilliant mind and a blithe personality. Her great exuberance for learning
prompted her to continue with her studies after high school. She became disgruntled, however, when
she learned that the university in Warsaw was closed to women. Determined to receive a higher
education, she defiantly left Poland and in 1891 entered the Sorbonne, a French university, where she
earned her master's degree and doctorate in physics.

Marie was fortunate to have studied at the Sorbonne with some of the greatest scientists of her day,
one of whom was Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre were married in 1895 and spent many productive
years working together in the physics laboratory. A short time after they discovered radium, Pierre
was killed by a horse-drawn wagon in 1906. Marie was stunned by this horrible misfortune and
endured heartbreaking anguish. Despondently she recalled their close relationship and the joy that
they had shared in scientific research. The fact that she had two young daughters to raise by herself
greatly increased her distress.

Curie's feeling of desolation finally began to fade when she was asked to succeed her husband as a
physics professor at the Sorbonne. She was the first woman to be given a professorship at the world-
famous university. In 1911 she received the Nobel Prize in chemistry for isolating radium. Although
Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposure to radium, she never became
disillusioned about her work. Regardless of the consequences, she had dedicated herself to science
and to revealing the mysteries of the physical world.
24. Pierre and Marie's amicable collaboration… amicable (Para1 Line3)means____________
A. inability B. memorable C. friendly D. unexpected
25. Marie defiantly left Poland and entered the Sorbonne, a French university at the age of_____.
A. 15 B. 17 C. 11 D.13
26. Her great exuberance for learning… exuberance (Para2 Line2)means________________
A. enthusiasm B. exhaustion C. disturbance D. failure

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27. Which of the following is true according to paragraph 3?

A. Marie met Pierre Curie at a Warsaw university.
B. Marie was married to Pierre Curie at the age of 28.
C. Marie Curie was killed by a horse-drawn wagon in 1906.
D. Marie was very impressed to raise her two daughters by herself.
28. Marie Curie was never ________ though she became very ill from long exposure to radium.
A. tired B. delighted C. disappointed D. disregarded
29. One of the following is the best reason for Marie Curie’s feeling of desolation to be faded.
A. That she was asked to succeed her husband as a physics professor at the Sorbonne.
B. That she became the first woman to be given a professorship at the world-famous
university.
C. That she received the Nobel Prize in chemistry for isolating radium in 1911.
D. That she recovered from fatal illness due to her long exposure to radium.
30. Marie moved from ____________________for further education as the university
in Warsaw was closed to women.
A. French to Poland B. French to Warsaw Poland to Warsaw D. Poland to French
Section Four: Vocabulary (31-50)
A. Completion (31-40)
DIRECTIONS: Questions 31-40 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative
words/phrases A-D, given below each question. Choose the one that best completes each
sentence and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet.
31. After the operation, the patient was in a _______________________________ condition.
A. critics B. critical C. critically D. criticize
32. The fire was not accidental. It was started by a _____________________________ act.
A. deliberate B. deliberately C. deliberative D. deliberation
33. Please, don’t do that. You are ____________________ her by asking about her private life.
A. embarrass B. embarrassed C. embarrassment D. embarrassing
34. Zulfa was _______________ in her ability and seldom asked for assistance.
A. confidential B. confidence C. confidently D. confident
35. Service providers must show ____________ when they deal with difficult people.
A. tolerate B. tolerated C. tolerance D. tolerating
36. A head nurse who is in charge of a hospital is called ______________.
A. madam B. matron C. patient D. manager
37. University students _______________ their time reading different books.
A. devote B. devotion C. devoting D. devotedly
38. They _____________ her application saying that she was too young for the job.
A. rejected B. accepted C. turned up D. congratulated
39. She kept asking him all difficult words instead of _____________ them in a dictionary.
A. looking to B. explaining C. founding D. looking up

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40. _____________ is a gathering of religious people in church, mosque, temple or other places
for worship. A. crowd B. audience C. congregation D. assembly
B. Substitution (41-50)
DIRECTIONS: Questions (41-50) each has an underlined word or phrase. There are four
alternatives, A-D given after each sentence. Choose one word or phrase that best keeps the
meaning of the given sentence if substituted for the underlined word or phrase and blacken the
letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
41. The system seems to be designed to punish the transgressor rather than help his victim.
A. wrong doer B. tax collector
C. drug owner D. child trafficker
42. "You have been working hard,” he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page.
A. appreciation B. irony
C. rebukes D. approval
43. The foreigners had to spend about fifteen days in quarantine when they reached Ethiopia.
A. prison B. jail
C. separation D. torture
44. In some parts of the world malaria is still nearly pandemic.
A. deadly B. endemic
C. rare D. epidemic
45. We know that sometimes we have to be able to write spontaneously.
A. randomly B. frequently
C. suddenly D. carefully
46. We believe that judges are too lenient with theft and murder suspects. That is why the
number of criminals is increasing from time to time.
A. tolerant B. suspicious
C. cruel D. strong
47. The people of the world must help and work with the governments to combat the deadly
virus, corona.
A. treat B. scold
C. vaccinate D. fight
48. Many businesses are moving out of New York because the overhead there is so high.
A. the competition among traders B. regular and necessary costs in operating business
C. business license D. the cost of living over the head
49. Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.
A. cease B. control
C. continue D. cut off
50. The hotel is surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens.
A. clipped B. affected
C. man-made D. measured

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Section Five: Grammar (51-80)

DIRECTIONS: Questions 51-80 are incomplete sentences. There are four alternative words
phrases, A-D given below each question. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the
sentence and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
51. They buried him in an unmarked grave ___________________________ he had died.
A. before B. while C. after D. when
52. The committee gave Gebre the job _____________________ they didn’t have faith in him.
A. therefore B. although C. for instance D. furthermore
53. You may take ____________ the orange ___________ the banana but not both.
A. not only … but also B. either … or C. neither … nor D. both … and
54. He travelled 5000 kms _____________ air, sea and bus to see the Siemen Mountains, but he
had to do the last part _________________ foot to reach the mountain top.
A. on / by B. on / at C. at / by D. by / on
55. The government had hardly __________________ time these days because of the COVID-19
epidemic.
A. any B. some C. many D. a few
56. After the old man’s death, the relatives fell ___________________________ over his will.
A. off B. out C. in D. with
57. COVID-19 is different _______________________________ SARS in many different ways.
A. with B. from C. in D. about
58. The president will retire and hand ____________________ to her successor in a few years
time.
A. down B. up C. over D. in
59. The river is flowing __________________________________ than it did an hour ago.
A. the most slowly B. slowlier C. slowliest D. more slowly
60. I shall never forgive him __________________________________ he begs me on his knees.
A. as if B. as though C. even if D. no matter
61. He was so ill that he could ____________________ eat ___________________ drink.
A. either … or B. neither … nor C. both … and D. not only … but also
62. If you listened more carefully to your teachers, you _________________ so many mistakes.
A. won’t make B. wouldn’t make C. wouldn’t have made D. didn’t make
63. If I ____________________________ you were a vegetarian, I wouldn’t have bought meat.
A. knew B. had knew C. had known D. know
64. Unfortunately some children were brought _____ badly by their parents and don’t know
right from wrong.
A. in B. out C. on D. up
65. We all stayed indoors for several weeks ______________ we could avoid the risk of being
caught by Corona Virus.
A. in order to B. so that C. so as to D. to

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66. It is sometime difficult to shake the people we don’t know___________________ hand.

A. with B. on C. in D. by
67. They could___________gone to the party but they didn't have enough money to contribute.
A. had B. have C. have to D. had had
68.The students____________come to school today because it is a holiday at national level.
A. must not B. don't have C. don't have to D. shouldn’t
69._________________ he married that naughty girl, would his parents be very happy?
A. When B. For C. As D. If
70. My father never lets me go out at night on my own,_______________________________?
A. did he B. does he C. didn’t he D does he?
71. I wish I___________________________my boss at the concert with my old friend last night.
A. had not seen B. have not seen C. has seen D. did not see
72. The dog has eaten_______________________________in the kitchen except the garlic.
A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something
73. Had it not been for your help, I would not have passed the exam means________________.
A. I did not pass because you did not help me.
B. I passed because of your help.
C. I passed though you did not help me.
D. You helped me but I didn’t pass.
74. Aklilu spent a lot of money on his building. Now he only has______ money left to pay for
other expenses.
A. many B. a few C. a little D. much
75. My sister is keen____________ studying in Europe, especially in Britain.
A. of B. for C. at D. on
76. It is very difficult for you to_______________with some noisy students in dormitories
during freshman.
A. put up B. put away C. clear up D. bring up
77. I will have got my PhD degree by the time my daughter_____________her first degree.
A. getting B. gets C. will have got D. will get
78. We must study hard__________we become more confident before the national exam.
A. so that B. in order to C. so as to D. for
79. We must study hard__________ become more confident before the national exam.
A. so that B. in order C. so as D.to
80.There is no one in this word like a mother who is always nice _________her offspring.
A. for B. with C. to D. at
Section Six: Communicative Activities (81-105)
DIRECTIONS: Questions 81-105 are presented in the form of dialogue. The part said by one
part of the speaker is given, and a blank space is left for the other. For each of the blank spaces,
four alternative answers, A-D are given. Choose the one that is most appropriate to complete the
dialogue and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.

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81. Negash: How much money do you spend monthly for food?
Yared: _________________________________________.
A. It depends up on the willingness of the Ministry of Finance.
B. It depends up on the physical nature and condition of the air.
C. It is a matter of conscience and hospitality.
D. It depends up on the availability of food stuffs in the market.
82. Hawi: How often do you visit your uncle?
Munit: __________________________________________
A. I was always with him. B. Once a month.
C. I greeted him when I was free. D. He works in a big restaurant.
83. Jilalo: _________________________________________________?
Musa: Two hours on average.
A. How much time do you need to complete your homework
B. At what time do you complete your homework
C. Who does help you with your homework
D. When and where do you do your homework
84. Supervisor: How much money did the government allocate for the maintenance of the
school compound?
Finance Officer: _________________________________________
A. This will be the responsibility of the head master.
B. I hope the students will contribute some amount of money.
C. It is not yet officially announced.
D. What is our contribution for this purpose?
85. New comer: Excuse me, ______________________________________________?
Local person: Take number 6 bus from here and get down at the fourth terminal. The hotel
is on the left when you go down from Mexico.
A. is there Wabi Shebele Hotel around
B. how far is the Wabi Shebele Hotel
C. how much does it cost to go to Wabi Shebele Hotel
D. how do I get to Wabi Shebele Hotel
86. You: I’ve been reading since 8 o’clock.
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
A. You are very tired. B. You weren’t very busy.
C. You are not reading very much. D. You must be very tired.
87. Fasil: Look! There are black clouds in the sky.
Abel: ____________________________________________________________
A. It is raining here. B. It rains every day.
C. It is going to rain tonight. D. It will rain tomorrow.

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88. Blen: When do you drink coffee?

Lemma: _________________________________________________________
A. I like coffee. B. Only after lunch.
C. At least two cups a day. D. I like strong coffee.
89. Teacher: ________________________________________________________
Student: No, she doesn’t. She lives in a small town.
A. Why does your sister live in a small town? B. Where does your sister live?
C. Does your sister live in a big city? D. Who does your sister live with?
90. Ahmed: I don’t enjoy reading novels.
Kedir: ___________________________________________________________
A. I like reading fiction more than you.
B. Neither do I. I’m interested in watching movies.
C. It’s too expensive.
D. I was in the library reading newspapers.
91. Son: _______________________________________________________________
Father: I’m afraid I need it badly.
A. Could you please buy me a new dictionary?
B. Could you lend me your dictionary?
C. Would you borrow my dictionary, please?
D. How about giving you back your dictionary?
92. Waiter: What can I serve you?
Customer: __________________________________________________________
A. I had a girlfriend. B. I’m not okay.
C. A cup of coffee. D. I don’t bother about the price.
93. Mamo:___________________________________________________________
Nigat : Can you put me through Mohammed on extension 347?
A. Who did you want to speak to?
B. Do you want Mohammed, please?
C. Can you help me to speak to Mohammed?
D. Sorry, Mohammed is not around at the moment.
94. Doctor:__________________________________________________________
Sitina: About three days now.
A. What is tour problem?
B. How often do you see these symptoms?
C. Have you seen these symptoms for about three days?
D. How long have you had these symptoms?

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95. Dula: How can I help you?

Ojulu: ________________________________________________________________
A. Show me where the nearest public pharmacy is. I need some sanitizer.
B. I don’t want anyone’s help to know where the nearest public pharmacy is.
C. Well, I need to get some sanitizer and I don’t know where the nearest public pharmacy is.
D. I can tell you where the nearest public pharmacy is if you need some sanitizer.
96. Natan: How much will that be?
Shopkeeper: It is115 birr.___________________________________
Natan: Oh, yes! I almost forgot. I need a kilo of garlic, too.
A. What did you forget? B. Do you need anything else?
C. Are you happy with our price? D. Will you come again?
97. Student A: ___________________________________________________________
Student B: Sure! Come over around 9:00, after breakfast so that we can read together.
A. Can you come over around 9:00, after breakfast so that we can read together?
B. Is math your favorite subject?
C. Do you feel like studying tomorrow for our math exam?
D. I cannot study math on my own. Can you come and help me?
98. Mr. X: _____________________________________________________
Mr. Y: Let’s take a bus. It’s impossible to get a taxi during rush hour.
A. Which one is costly? A taxi or a bus?
B. Is a taxi more comfortable than a bus for shopping?
C. Should you take a taxi or a bus to the shopping?
D. Should we take a taxi or a bus to the shopping?
99. Temam: How old is your father?
Kasim: He’ll be 65 on May 14th .
Temam: _________________________________________________________________
A. I didn’t know that my dad was older - he’s going to be 57 on September 2nd
B. I didn’t know that my dad was older - he’s going to be 67 on September 2nd
C. I didn’t know that my dad was younger - he’s going to be 67 on September 2nd
D. I didn’t know that your dad was older – mine is going to be 67 on September 2nd
100. Aunt: Doesn’t the bride look beautiful in that wedding dress?
Uncle: ________________________________________________________
A. Yes. She looks amazing. So does the groom.
B. Yes. He looks amazing. So does the bride.
C. Yes. She looks amazing. So does the bride.
D. Yes. He looks amazing. So does the groom.
101. A: ____________________________________________________________
B: I don’t either.
A. I didn’t like big cats. B. I liked big cats.
C. I don’t like big cats. D. I like big cats.

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102. Hddis: ________________________________________________________

Maru: Quite often, about twice a month.
A. How long do you go for swimming?
B. How often do you go for swimming?
C. How far do you go for swimming?
D. Have you ever gone go for swimming?
103.Employee:____________________________________________________________
Employer: It is an entry-level position.
A. Please, tell me a little bit about the position.
B. What is your position, Sir?
C. Can you tell me my right position, Sir?
D. Please, tell me about your profession.
104. Daniel: Can you send your children to help us uncle?
Uncle:_______________________________________________________________
A. We don’t send any child as all are idle.
B. We don’t want any of them to help you.
C. Can I send you your children to help?
D. We don’t have enough helping hands.
105. Dejen: Dr. Catherine Hamline died last week at the age of 96.
Dandi: ________________________________________________________________
A. Who is Dr. Catherine Hamline? I know she loved the people of Ethiopia.
B. Sorry to hear this bad news. How old was she when she died?
C. What a heartbreaking news are you telling me!
D. How about her husband? Is he an Ethiopian?
Section Seven: Writing (106-120)
DIRECTIONS: Questions 106-120 are related to different aspects of writing. Read each of them
very carefully and choose the best answer from the four alternative answers A-D, given. Then,
blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet.
106. One of the following is not directly related with the topic sentence.
Topic sentence: Freshman students encounter several problems in universities.
A. Social life is an enjoyable experience in universities.
B. Living with other students could be uncomfortable.
C. Identifying the right type of reference materials in libraries takes much of their time.
D. Missing close relatives could cause home sickness.
107. Which of the following is part of a formal letter that represents the main message of the
letter?
A. salutation B. closing C. subject line D. body
108. Which word or phrase is most appropriate to close a letter written to a boyfriend?
A. Love B. Yours faithfully C. Sincerely yours D. Yours truthfully

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109. “I look forward to hearing from you soon.” This is most likely taken from:
A. The introduction part of a letter to a close friend.
B. The closing section of an application letter.
C. The salutation section of an application letter.
D. The body of an invitation letter.
110. Which list indicates the correct order of a well composed formal letter?
A. Message, salutation, closing, writer’s name
B. Salutation, closing, message, writer’s name
C. Salutation, message, closing, writer’s name
D. Writer’s name, closing, salutation, message
111. “… Ato Kinfe is a short, thin man. He has oval shaped face. His eyes are small and crooked
nose. His mouth is wide and has long pointed chin. He is a hunchback person with bony
arms. …” This piece of writing is most likely taken from______________________.
A. expository writing B. descriptive writing
C. narrative writing D. argumentative writing
112. “… One day a strange thing happened in my village. It was summer and for some reason I
had been hot and irritable all morning. …”This piece of writing is most likely taken
from____________________________.
A. expository writing B. argumentative writing
C. narrative writing D. descriptive writing
113. Which one of the following is an example of expository writing?
A. The dodo was a very old-looking bird.
B. Explain how to repair a flat bicycle set.
C. I couldn’t agree with you due to your negative outlook.
D. The women are wearing beautiful and colorful beaded skins.
114. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. “I will tell you the truth,” he said, “if you come here.”
B. “I will tell you the truth, he said, if you come here.”
C. “I will tell you the truth,” he said, if you come here.
D. “I will tell you the truth, he said, if you come here”
115. Fifteen years ago my uncle and his wife were going to the nearby forest to fetch fire wood.
As they got in to the forest…This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely
_______________________writing.
A. descriptive B. narrative
C. expository D. argumentative
116. Which of the following word is correctly spelt?
A. grajuation B. restorant
C. semister D. contagious

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117. Simile is a figure of speech where two things are compared. Like or as is used in the direct
comparison. This is taken from a piece of writing that is most likely_____________writing.
A. descriptive B. narrative
C. expository D. argumentative
118. Which of the following sentences is wrongly punctuated?
A. He has got two A’s in the first term.
B. The dog wagged it’s tail as his master came in.
C. The childrens’ bags were stolen while they were playing outside.
D. The ladie’s bag was full of chewing gams.
119. I am writing to request replacements for the missing parts, and a copy of the full set of
assembly directions for the model I purchased.
This is possibly taken from ____________.
A. an informal letter B. a business letter
C. a friendly letter D. a semi-formal letter
120. Finally, all stakeholders should build a joint to work hard and help teachers and students
well aware of the principles and requirements of the inductive approach to achieve the
desired result, that is using grammar for communication.
This is possibly taken from the ____________part of a research.
A. introduction B. summary C. conclusion D. recommendation

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