HUSNBSS ETHIOPIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING ENGLISH EXAMINATION IN 2014/15UEE

COMPILED BY:
TAMIRAT BEYENE

APRIL, 2023
HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, ETHIOPIA

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 ETHIOPIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING ENGLISH EXAMINATION IN 2014/15UEE
GRAMMAR
1. I think I saw you coming out of the Director’s office. _____________did you go there?
A. What B. Who C. Why D. For how
2. Take your umbrella with you. It_______-rain in the afternoon.
A. Might B. must C. should D. has to
3. Bekalu: How_______do you watch television.
Dinku: Every evening.
A. Much B. often C. relaxed D. happy
4. I eat nearly all kinds of food. ________drinks, I only like soft drinks and fruit juices.
A. As far as B. For C. In spite of D. With respect to
5. Although the doctor has warned him several times, he hasn’t stopped _________yet.
A. Drinks B. to drink C. drinking D. to get drunk
6. I hate going out for a walk_________the rainy season.
A. During B. at C. while D. at the same time as
7. We remained idle yesterday; we________played football________watched television.
A. Both… and B. either…or C. haven’t ….and D. neither…nor
8. We didn’t like the talk show,_____________we switched to the movie channel.
A. Because B. as C. so D. so as
9. Members of the team sat down under a tree and rested because they were _________tired after the long
journey on foot.
A. Hardly B. extremely C. fast D. quickly
10. I like_________sugar in my tea. Do have some, please?
A. Any B. a little C. a few D. many
11. You have ____________to do at home this afternoon, so you cannot gout.
A. Anything B. nothing C. something D. not
12. I wish I ________a pilot so that I can travel to different parts of the world.
A. Am B. have been C. can be D. were
13. Many people do not _________it is easy to find jobs these days.
A. Think B. count C. dare D. mean
14. If you practice regularly, there is no doubt that your English____________much better.
A. Is B. will be C. was D. has been
15. The girl is __________to take care of herself.
A. Enough old B. young C. old D. old enough
16. All the participants of the meeting _________to express their opinions freely.
A. Were allowed B. allowed C. allow D. wre allow
17. Many more books __________for the school library next year.
A. Will buy B. buy C.will be bought D. are bought
18. My friend says that she__________all her assignments already.
A. Has done B. will be doing C. will do D. will be done
19. If he_________more carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident
A. Drove B. had driven C. has driven D. would drive
20. If you don’t want to be broke, you_______your money wisely.
A. Has used B. ought to do C. ought have saved D. ought to use
21. The new park is really __________. You should go and see it.
A. Fascinates B. fascinated C. fascination D. fascinating
22. You say your friend has not been around for sometime. ________did you last see him
A. Why B. who C. when D. wherever
23. He_________something at the roadside and started running as fast as he could.
A. saw B. sees C. has seen D. was seen
24. I think they _________the issue at the meeting.
A. Will be going to discuss B. are going to discuss C. going to discuss D. discussing
25. Our housemaid is really a nice woman. She _______a mother.

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 A. Is like B. is as C. looks D. acts
26. Next class you come to class don’t forget _________your textbook.
A. Bringing B. to bring C. bring D. having brought
27. There is a lot of dissatisfaction at present, but _________that things will improve in the coming years.
A. I am not sure B. I am looking C. I am worried D. I am certain
28. Girum: Let’s go to the theatre this afternoon. There is a new play at the National Theatre.
Mihiret: I wish I ____________the time. I have a lot of work to do today.
A. Have B. had C. will have D, have had
29. Students who came late this morning __________to report to the Unit Leader’s Office.
A. Told B. have told C. were told D. would tell
30. Tomorrow, Sofanit_________her assignments the whole day.
A. Does B. have been doing C. will be doing D. would have done
31. My younger brother is very much interested ________studying robotics.
A. In B. on C. at D. for
32. Muktar went to Jimma_________see his old friends.
A. Because B. for C. in order to D. as to
33. The country was able to register a significant economic growth__________the negative impacts of both
internal and external factors.
A. Although B. in spite C. even though D. despite
34. The place is a long way from here. I think we_______take a taxi.
A. Should have B. should C. had D. ought
35. My friend is sometimes hard to convince, but I like him _________.
A. Although B. even C. nonetheless D. likewise
36. My mobile phone is missing. I ________dropped it somewhere.
A. Might have B. would have C. haven’t dropped D. couldn’t have
37. They are working very hard on the project, and _________they will complete it in time.
A. Convinced B. I am sure that C. I have no point D. hesitate
38. Have all the committee members arrived? ___________the meeting.
A. It is not possible to conduct B. They have started
C. It is the chairman who called D. It is about time we started
VOCABULARY
A. Completion
39. At the meeting, the chairman allowed_________of opinions for participation.
A. Diversity B. description C. perception D. instability
40. The government_________a new program which will help to solve the problem of over flooding during the
rainy season.
A. Advanced B. reflected C. admitted D. launched
41. My friend took out a _______from a bank to buy a house, but he could not pay it back in time.
A. Saving B. profit C. loan D. payment
42. The newly married couple has just gone to Hawasa for their____________.
A. Tour B. visit C. lifestyle D. honeymoon
43. The leader of the party will soon _________that his party has won the recent national election.
A. Lead B. declare C. advance D. boast
44. Although we are facing many problems at present, we should not be _____________because I am sure that
things will become better in the future.
A. Hopeful B. pessimistic C. ridiculous D. optimistic
45. The scene of the plane crash where all the passengers on board the plane lost their lives was
really_____________.
A. Terrifying B. gigantic C. exhausting D. boring
46. I do not need to ____________the mobile numbers of my contacts because I have them all on my mobile
phone.
A. Familiarize B. embrace C. memorize D. illicit
B. Substitution
47. The patient who was in an accident remained immobile on the stretcher for about two hours.

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 A. Restless B. helpless C. hopeless D. motionless
48. The police are still looking for the murderer who fatally shot three people and disappeared.
A. Killer B. contender C. loser D. burglar
49. They wasted some time at the beginning and now they are under pressure to complete the work in the time
given.
A. Struggle B. tension C. strength D. fever
50. The police should heighten the awareness of the community in order to put the rising criminal acts under
control.
A. Realize B. legalize C. raise D. materialize
51. His job is to guide invited guests to their seats in the hall.
A. Focus B. attention C. position D. responsibility
52. The man says that he can beat anybody in a fight, but actually he is a cowardly bully.
A. Confident B. brave C. timid D. dishonest
53. We need additional fuel to keep the machine in motion, or it will stop suddenly.
A. Movement B. effect C. travel D. control
54. A father, a mother and children who live together make up a family.
A. Start B. form C. join D. conserve
WRITING
CORRECT PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALIZATION
55. A. She went to the shop and bought, a kilo of sugar a litre of milk a kilo of bananas and some vegetables.
B. She went to the shop and bought, a kilo of sugar, a litre of milk, a kilo of bananas and some vegetables.
C. She went to the shop and bought a kilo of sugar, a litre of milk, a kilo of bananas and some vegetables.
D. She went to the shop and bought a kilo of sugar a litre of milk a kilo of bananas and some vegetables.
56. A. We are going to guba to see the Great Renaissance Dam in September.
B. We are going to guba to see the great renaissance Dam In September.
C. We are going to Guba to see the great renaissance Dam in September.
D. We are going to Guba to see the Great Renaissance Dam in September.
57. A. The teacher said, ‘’Answer the questions in complete sentences.’’
B. The teacher said, Answer the questions in complete sentences.
C. The teacher said, ‘’answer the questions in complete sentences.’’
D. The teacher said answer the questions in complete sentences.
58. A. He wanted to find out how the accident occurred?
B. He wanted to find out how the accident occurred.
C. He wanted to find out how the accident occurred
D. He wanted to find out how the accident occurred!
WORD ORDER
59. Read/notes/you/to/the/must/your/test/do
A. You must do read the test notes to your.
B. The test notes to read you must your do.
C. Read notes must to your do the test you.
D. You must read your notes to do the test.
60. They/home/are/today/early/coming
A. Are coming early home today they?
B. Are they coming home early today?
C. They are coming early home today?
D. Coming are they early today home?
61. If/they/have/us/phoned/we/joined/them/had/would
A. They would joined them have phoned if had we us.
B. We have if would them us had they joined phoned.
C. They would have joined us if we had phoned them.
D. If phoned them would they joined us have we had.
Identifying the topic sentences of a paragraph
There are several reasons why my father is in excellent health condition. First, he is very healthy because he
has stopped smoking cigarettes. He quit smoking because whenever he climbed stairs, he would stop several
times on his way and cough loudly. He also has good health as a result of stopping eating the wrong kinds of

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 food. Third, he is in good physical shape for he does a lot of exercise. He swims three times a week at the
local gym. In short, my father is in a better shape than some of his children.
62. A. First, he is very healthy because he has stopped smoking cigarettes
B. In short, my father is in a better shape than some of his children
C. He quit smoking because whenever he climbed stairs, he would stop several times on his way and cough
loudly.
D. There are several reasons why my father is in excellent health condition.
Electric cars are the future in the automobile industry. As climate change gets worse, governments are
going to start limiting the number of gasoline cars being produced. The cost of gas will continue to
rise, which will make it harder for people to afford to run gas powered cars. As battery technology
improves, electric cars will be able to travel longer distances and cost less to buy. Eventually most gas
powered cars will be replaced by electric cars.

63. A. As climate change gets worse, governments are going to start limiting the number of gasoline cars being
produced.
B. The cost of gas will continue to rise, which will make it harder for people to afford to run gas powered cars.
C. Electric cars are the future in the automobile industry.
D. Eventually most gas powered cars will be replaced by electric cars.
SPELLING
CHOOSE THE WORD WITH CORRECT SPELLING.
64. A. courageous B. playright C. imature D. approch
65. A.accomodate B. lisence C. forcast D. simultaneously
Letter writing
66. Which of the following is an appropriate opening salutation in an informal letter?
A. Dear Mr.Samuel B. Dear Dr. Jemal C. Dear Sarah D. Dear Mrs. Tsehay
67. The sentence,’’I am extremely delighted to hear that you are going to join the university next year’’ is possibly
taken from
A. The end of a formal letter
B. The beginning of an informal letter
C. The closing remarks of an informal letter
D. The body of a formal letter
68. The sender’s address in an informal letter appears
A. Near the left margin B. below the closing salutation C. below the date D. near the right margin
Paragraph coherence
69. A. similarly, smoking is linked to other lung diseases such as bronchitis.
B. The link between smoking and cancer is well known.
C. Furthermore, there is substantial research evidence that even passive smoking can have long term effects on
health.
D. In addition to lung diseases, smokers have a greater risk of heart disease later in life.
A. B d c a B. a c d b C. b a d c D. c a b d
70. A. One problem in relation to city buses is that a bus that should arrive at 7:30 in the morning may not arrive
until 8:00 or later.
B. Unfortunately, many people are often late for work or miss important appointments.
C. Poor public transportation system is a big problem in our city.
D. Moreover, bus drivers often pass up groups of people waiting for the bus stops.
A. C a d b B. a b c d C. a c d b D. b c d a
71. A. some people move to find better job.
B. Others want to move to a place with a lower cost of living.
C. There are many reasons why people go to other places to live.
D. Still others want to move to a place with less crime.
A. A d b c B. c a b d C. d a b c D. a b d c
72. A. At the beginning, my elder sister used to go to gymnastics lessons and showed me how to do some
gymnastics when she practiced at home.
B. Now, I take part in gymnastics practice every Saturday.
C. Thus, gymnastics is very special to me, especially because it is something I share with my
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 D. I started gymnastics when I was six years old and it has been my favorite hobby since then.
A. B c d a B. d b a c C. a d c b D. d a b c
READING COMPREHENSION
Passage one
Research suggests that our level of happiness depends partly on factors we cannot control- our genes and our life
circumstances. But our level of happiness is also shaped by the choices we make. If you have been chasing wealth,
fame, good looks, material things, and power, you may be looking for happiness in all the wrong places. According
to psychologists, the following are some of the factors which make people happier.
To begin with, people who form close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of friends
we have is not important. What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually
involve the sharing of feelings, mutual respect, acceptance, trust, fun and empathy. As well as forming intimate
relationships, caring for the wellbeing of others can be a source of happiness. This might involve volunteering for an
organization or reaching out to support friends and family on a regular basis.
People who include spirituality in their daily life also tend to be happier. Practicing spirituality is a way of recognizing
and trying to understand the wonder and beauty of existence. Some people do this by going to a place of worship or
praying. Some people practice yoga or mediation. Some people go for long walks in nature.
In addition, people who think positively by being grateful, mindful, and optimistic are more likely to be happy.
Being grateful means being thankful. Being mindful means being open to, focusing on, and enjoying the experiences
of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.
73. According to the passage:
A. Our genes do not influence our level of happiness.
B. The choice we make are partly responsible for our level of happiness.
C. We have control over the things that make us happy.
D. We have no control over the things that make us happy.
74. The writer believes that
A. Wealth, fame, and power are some of the factors that make us happy.
B. People always look for happiness in the wrong places.
C. The sources of happiness do not vary according to individuals.
D. Wealth, fame, and power are not necessary the right sources of happiness.
75. One of the following is not mentioned as a source of happiness?
A. Material things B. mutual respect C. Sharing of feelings D. helping
76. People who do not have close relationships are
A. Happier than those who have.
B. Not concerned about happiness in life.
C. Not as happy as those who have.
D. Care more about happiness in life.
77. The writer of the passage believes that in order to happy one
A. Should have as many friends as possible.
B. Should have deeper understanding of friends feeling.
C. Should give priority to the benefits of others.
D. Should be able to make others accept his/her thoughts.
78. Volunteering is mentioned in the passage as a way of
A. Getting happiness by helping others.
B. Getting fame by helping others.
C. Influencing others to be dependent.
D. Getting spiritual satisfaction.
79. As discussed in the passage, spirituality is about
A. How devotion to religion is the source of happiness.
B. How we can lead our life properly.
C. Recognizing and knowing more about the environment in which we live.
D. Getting happiness by understanding the beauty of nature.
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 A. Love to a partner B. engaging in meditation C. Political leadership D. Appreciating nature
81. Which one of the following is not an aspect of thinking positively?
A. Being concerned about your position.
B. Being thankful
C. Expecting good in the future
D. Enjoying the present experience
82. Which of the following is not the writer’s purpose in this passage?
A. Explain why people should be happy in life
B. Advise people that they need to form close relationships in order to be happy.
C. Inform people about the choices they have to make themselves happy.
D. Tell people that they have full control over their happiness.
Passage two
Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, a drink or a
life comfort, but unfortunately there is little choice for the air we breathe. All, what is there in the air is
inhaled by one and all living in those surroundings.

Air pollutant is defined as a substance which is present while normally it is not there or present in an amount
exceeding the normal concentrations. It could either gaseous or a particulate matter. The major harmful
polluting gases are carbon monoxide, ozone and oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen. The common particulate
pollutants are the dusts of various inorganic or organic origins. Although we often talk of the outdoor air
pollution caused by industrial and vehicular exhausts, the indoor pollution may prove to be as or a more
serious cause of health problems.

Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent. It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of suffocation in
a closed environment, which is often ascribed to the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however, the com position
of air is remarkably constant all over the world. There is about 79 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen in
the air, the other gases forming a very small fraction. It is true that carbon dioxide exhaled out of lungs may
accumulate in a closed and overcrowded place. But such an increase is usually small and temporary unless
the room is really. Airtight. Exposure to poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide may occur in a closed
room, heated by burning coal inside. This may also prove to be fatal.

What is more common in a poorly ventilated home is a vague constellation of symptoms described as the
sick building syndrome. It is characterized by a general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation
of mucous membranes. It may also be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches, pains and depression. Sick
building syndrome is getting commoner in big cities with small houses, which are generally over-furnished.
Some of the major pollutants whose indoor concentrations exceed those of the outdoor include gases such as
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and organic substances like spores, formaldehydes,
hydrocarbon aerosols and allergens. The sources are attributed to a variety of construction materials,
insulations, furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, house dusts, fungi and other indoor products.

Obviously, the spectrum of pollution is very wide and our options are limited. Indoor pollution may be
handled relatively easily by an individual. Moreover, the good work must start from one’s own house.
83. It is not stated in the passage that
A. Air pollution affects us all in different ways.
B. Choosing what we eat or drink can give us life comfort.
C. We can choose or reject a food , a drink or a life comfort when we have the chance.
D. We have no role in the air we breathe.
84. Air pollutant is said to be present when
A. We feel suffocated during breathing
B. We release carbon dioxide
C. There is excess oxygen
D. There is excess nitrogen
85. Which one of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Industrial and vehicular exhausts are the main sources of indoor air pollution.
B. Our indoor activities contribute to air pollution.
C. Indoor pollution relatively less than outdoor pollution.

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 D. Human beings cannot manage air pollution.
86. A feeling of suffocation
A. Is a human nature.
B. Has nothing to do with pollution.
C. Is a rare occurrence.
D. Is indication of pollution.
87. The fact that the composition of air is constant all over the world is an indication of how
A. Nature is stagnant.
B. Nature is uniform.
C. Nature works.
D. We should change the nature.
88. The accumulation of carbon dioxide exhaled from lungs
A. Increases in an airtight room and could cause suffocation.
B. Is the same in all places.
C. Is smaller and temporary in airtight rooms.
D. Could result in series illness and death.
89. Which one of the following is not characteristics of the sick building syndrome?
A. It commonly occurs in homes with little or no ventilation.
B. It is the result of the combined effect of various diseases.
C. It is becoming more common in big cities with small but over-furnished houses.
D. It is an indistinct collection of symptoms.
90. Which one of the following is mentioned as a source of indoor pollutants?
A. Particulate matters B. industrial exhausts C. cosmetics D. car exhausts
91. The writer of the passage thinks that
A. The scale of pollution is too wide to handle in our present capacity.
B. We can fully control air pollution.
C. Individuals can contribute to handling indoor air pollution.
D. Our understanding of air pollution is low.
92. An appropriate title for the passage could be
A. How to tackle air pollution.
B. Human contribution to air pollution
C. Types of pollution
D. Causes and effects of air pollution.

COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES
93. Fikadu: Which radio station do you listen to?
Alemu:__________________________.
A. These days there are many radio programs to listen to.
B. Radio Fana Programs are my favorite.
C. I am not sure how many radio programs there are at present.
D. I didn’t listen to any radio programs these last two days.
94. Bikila: Could you tell me where the Federal Ministry of Education building is?
Olani:________________________.
A. It is at Arat Kilo, close to the Miazia 27 monument.
B. The ministry of education has many offices.
C. You mean the education bureau of Addis Ababa.
D. Why do you want to know the location?
95. Sihan: How often do you read in the library?
Shewit: ________________
A. I don’t like reading in the library.
B. I like reading at home.
C. The library is far from my dormitory.
D. I spend most of my evenings reading in the library.
96. Ahmed: I was very hungry and actually ate a lot at lunch time.
Muhaba:________________________________
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 B. I usually can’t find a good place to eat.
C. They say hunger is the best sauce.
D. I and my best friend eat lunch together frequently.
97. Garoma:_________________________
Alambo: I am against all kinds of discrimination.
A. Disability should not be a reason for discrimination.
B. People with disability could be moderate.
C. When did you first hear about discrimination?
D. There are people with disability all over the world.
98. The chairman: People who live in this Wereda face a lot of problems.
Participant:__________________________________.
A. The population of this wereda are hardworking.
B. The awful thing is nobody seems to be concerned about solving any of their problems.
C. The people of this wereda have respect for one another.
D. I feel that it is not best way of problem solving like this in the future, Mr. Chairman.
99. Teacher: ________________________________
Student: Earth quake is one type of natural disaster.
A. What do you meant by natural disaster?
B. Where do natural disasters occur in Ethiopia?
C. When natural disasters occur in Ethiopia?
D. Give an example of a natural disaster.
100. Journalist: Do you think there is enough fish for you to catch every day in this lake?
Fisherman: ___________________________________________
A. My livelihood depends on fishing, and I love fishing more than anything else.
B. The lake is home to different kinds of fish and other aquatic animals.
C. There are more fishermen nowadays and there aren’t enough for everyone.
D. Most of us who live around here do fishing both for food and sport.
101. Father: Please let me know that you have arrived there safely
Daughter:___________________________________
A. I am sure I will enjoy my flight.
B. I will call you as soon as I reach there.
C. It is going to be a long journey.
D. I am sure we will be there by this time tomorrow.
102. Student: I am sorry but I haven’t understood your last point.
Teacher:_______________________________
A. Ok. Let me rephrase what I just said.
B. I don’t think you understand.
C. You will have some point about it.
D. Do you have any other questions?
103. Duressa: Are you the eldest in your family?
Demitu: _____________________________
A. My brothers are all older than me.
B. My sister is older than me.
C. We are large family with four children.
D. I am the youngest of the children of my family.
104. Mubarak:______________________________
Semir: In my case, there were more primary school teachers than in the secondary school.
A. The number of teachers in my secondary school was greater than those in primary school.
B. The teachers in my primary school were more helpful than those in secondary school.
C. There were many more female teachers than male teachers in my primary school.
D. There are many differences between primary and secondary school teachers.
105. Temesgen:Modern health treatment has become far too expensive these days.
Dilamo:___________________________________________________
A. There are more medical doctors nowadays.
B. We need to get treatments when we become ill.
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 D. If you cannot afford to pay you better stay at home.
106. Fikirte: ______________________________
Hilina: I am your friend and I am always ready to do anything that makes you happy.
A. Is there anything I can do for you?
B. If you like me, you will go to my parents’ house with me tomorrow.
C. I have some good news to share with you, but don’t be in a hurry.
D. Can you guess what I want to do for you.
107. Daughter: Are you ready, Mum?
Mother:_________________________________
A. No, there is no one else coming.
B. Yes, we will ready to buy a lot of things.
C. What are you doing there?
D. Yes, I am coming.
108. Farmer 1: Why are we not able to get enough crops from the land recently?
Farmer 2: It is because we have been farming the land for many years without making any changes on it.
Farmer:_____________________________________________________
A. We always work hard but we do not produce enough.
B. Plus the fact that we have never used fertilizers is another cause.
C. We should continue to work as hard as we used to.
D. We may not even feed our families
109. Chairperson: Let us discuss how inflation in our country is affecting our work.
Participant:___________________________________-
A. There is inflation all over the world and there is a need for global solution to control it.
B. I think inflation is difficult to control.
C. There is no doubt that inflation affects the lives of our citizens in many ways.
D. Excuse me for interrupting but we should first discuss the problems in our organization.
110. Tesfu: I think we are going to face serious social problems in our city.
Bereket: Why?
Tesfu:______________________________________
A. To give you an idea, there are too many unemployed young people in the city.
B. All of us have responsibility to tackle our social problems.
C. The administration is doing its best to create jobs to reduce the number of unemployed people.
D. The solution to our problems is for us to sit together and work towards a common goal.
111. Seifu: Surely, the internet is not a perfect invention.
Biruk: What do you mean?
Seifu:______________________________
A. Using the internet speeds up our work.
B. To put it another way, it has many shortcomings.
C. The internet is the art of the technology.
D. If you want, I can show you how to use it.
112. Father: ________________________________
Son: But Dad, I have agreed to study with my friends on Saturday.
A. What are you going to do on Saturday?
B. The weekend is approaching and you must be looking forward to it.
C. I have decided that you will go and visit your grandmother on Saturday.
D. You know that your grandmother loves you and talks about you always.
113. Aman: Talikng on the mobile phone is not free from problems.
Abdul: How?
Aman:________________________________________________
A. Smart phones are expensive for many people.
B. There may be sudden connection problem.
C. I don’t pick up the phone if I don’t want to.
D. Everybody has a mobile phone these days.
114. Dinku: Traffic accidents continue to be real problems in this city.
Fikru:_________________________________________.
A. Many people use buses because they are cheaper.

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 B. The new roads that are being built in different parts of the city are very wide.
C. Both drivers and pedestrians must be much more careful on the road.
D. The population of the city is growing fast and the city is expanding in all directions.
115. Foreigner: _____________________________________
Wolde: Oh, sorry, I don’t know. I don’t live in this part of the city.
A. Excuse me. Do you live near here, if I may ask?
B. Can I talk to you for a minute, please?
C. How long have you been living here?
D. Can you tell me where the Capital Hotel is?
116. Miriam: What sort of films do you like to watch during your free time?
Sara: ___________________________________.
A. I sometimes watch science fiction but I love romantic films.
B. Films are a good pass-time entertainment.
C. I haven’t watched any films for a couple of weeks.
D. My favourite actress is Mulualem
117. Gadisa: I am very much in need of money but I don’t know who I can ask.
Gemechu:_______________________________
A. Why do you need the money?
B. I asked my elder brother to give some money but he refused.
C. I think we need to save some of the money that we earn every month.
D. Our father might give you some money if you ask him.
118. Tariku:__________________________________
Barnabas: I think that is what we need in order to get rid of poverty.
A. There are a lot of challenges that our country is facing.
B. We must prevent conflicts and live together peacefully.
C. Many young people are in need of jobs.
D. I do not understand why some people like to cause trouble to others.
UNDERSTANDING SENTENCES
CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING TO THE SENTENCE GIVEN.
119. Rapid population growth is likely to lead to high cost of living.
A. Rapid population growth is a threat to our survival.
B. It is important to control population growth.
C. High cost of living may result from rapid population growth
D. It is important to control cost of living.
120. I wish I had talked to him when I saw him yesterday.
A. I talked to him when I saw him yesterday.
B. When I saw him yesterday I should have talked to him.
C. I saw him yesterday and was not interested to talk to him.
D. I saw him yesterday and I avoided speaking to him.
THE END

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