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2025
MATRICULATION EXAMINATION
ENGLISH PILOT TEST (1) Time allowed: 3 hrs.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE ANSWER BOOKLET. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
I. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given. (10 marks)
1. Children suffering from m___________ often face stunted growth.
2. Factories release harmful p __________into the air and water.
3. D___________ contributes to the loss of wildlife habitats.
4. Many c___________ organizations depend on donations to operate.
5. This street is n__________ for traffic jams during rush hours.
6. A____________ advancements have made air travel safer and faster.
7. G___________ energy is a renewable source of power.
8. H____________often stems from misunderstanding and fear.
9. D___________ cars are expected to reduce road accidents.
10. Personal c___________ can often be resolved through communication.

II.Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentence. (10 marks)
1. You look at him with green eyes; please conceal your ________.
(A) envy (B) contentment (C) anger
2. Thet Naung practises English speaking patterns ------- he can get a good job.
(A) in order of (B) in order to (C) in order that
3. Good -------- with customers is important for a business man to succeed.
(A) interact (B) interaction (C) interactive
4. When people have no chance to do what they want, they may not put up with their -------- problem.
(A) physical (B) mental (C) emotional
5. The -------- of some posts on Facebook are unbelievable.
(A) describe (B) descriptive (C) description
6. Climate change can make glaciers -------- with the increasing temperature.
(A) dissolve (B) melt (C) absorb
7. Team members lost the match -------- not being united.
(A) as a consequence of (B) as a consequence (C)consequently
8. Are you concerned _______ your matriculation result as an examinee?
(A) about (B) in (C) with
9. We should leave early -------- we could avoid heavy traffic.
(A) in order to (B) in case (C) in order that
10. After working in the farm for long hours, the workers looked very --------.
(A) bored (B) tired (C) confused

III. Rewrite the sentence according to the instructions given in brackets. (10 marks)
(1)U Lawba does not have close friends because he is stingy. (Use the second conditional.)
(2) The woman was very old and became deaf. She couldn't hear anything. (Join the sentences, using a
participle phrase.)
(3) Smoking in non - smoking areas as well as spitting in public areas is a bad manner. (Rewrite the
sentence, using ' not only --- but also ' to put an extra emphasis.)
(4) A nightmare woke me up in the middle of the night. (Use ' It is / It was --- who / that ---- ' .)
(5) The teacher doesn't care if students are rich or poor.She teaches them kindly. (Join the sentences using, '
no matter ---- '.)
(6) I will never forget the day. It was the time I first met you.(Join the sentences, using an appropriate
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relative pronoun or relative adverb.)

(7) If you practise regularly, you will be skillful. (Use ' The more/ less / -er.)
(8) There is not much time enough for us to finish the work today. (Rewrite the sentence, using ' too --- to '.)
(9) Nobody told anything important about the news. (Change the sentence into the passive voice.)
(10) Father said, “Why did you leave my cupboard open last night?” (Change the sentence into the reported
speech.)

IV (A) Write the appropriate words or phrases to complete the lines of verse. (5 marks)
1. Blest, __________________
Hours, days, and years slide soft away
2. And having perhaps the better claim,
______________________;
3. _______________________,
Why does he gallop and gallop about?
4. And looked down one as far as I could
______________________;
5. See the moon, a sandy dune,
_______________.

IV (B) Answer the questions in complete sentence. (5 marks)

6. What are some sources of air pollution?
7. Why is nutrition said to be closely related to the environment?
8. When you have a misunderstanding caused by cultural differences, how will you handle it?
9. Why do parents need to talk with their children as often as possible?
10. What do these lines mean?
“Visit Rome, Siam or Nome,
Feel a hurricane”

V. Read the passage.

Water pollution is ' the addition of undesirable substances in water'. We use huge amounts of natural resources
and produce too much waste, like mining waste, agricultural and industrial runoff, and human and animal
waste. Water pollution occurs when these different types of waste are dumped into water bodies such as lakes,
rivers, seas and oceans. Polluted water includes toxic chemicals, bacteria and parasites, which can devastate
the ecosystem of aquatic life. Water pollutants also cause some harmful diseases such as dysentery, diarrhoea
and cholera. According to the United Nations Programme, nearly 4,000 children die every day from drinking
impure water. Soil pollution means ' the process of making the earth's topsoil contaminated with hazardous
substances, such as fertilisers, pesticides and waste'. The excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in
agriculture leads to soil degradation. Moreover, many factories are disposing of their chemical wastes, which
leak into soil layers. Consequently, the fertility of the earth's soil is being degraded gradually. These chemicals
also contaminate the underground water, which will pose a serious risk to human health. Digital wastes and
rubbish from landfills are other causes of soil pollution. Deforestation is another significant factor that causes
soil erosion. As a result of this, our planet loses millions of tons of topsoil each year. Trees keep the land
fertile, but with fewer and fewer trees, the soil will be blown away by the wind or washed away by rain. And,
unhealthy soil will intensify the existing threat of food and nutritional insecurity.
(A) Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
(1) -------- are added to pollute water.
(2) Water bodies -------- with agricultural and industrial runoff.
(3) The daily -------- rate of children from drinking impure water is nearly 4,000.
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(4) The process in which -------- make the earth's top soil contaminated causes soil pollution.
(5) It can -------- food and nutritional insecurity more because of unhealthy soil.
(B) Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
(6) How do we produce too much waste?
(7) Why can polluted water devastate the ecosystems of aquatic life?
(8) What are harmful diseases caused by water pollutants?
(9) When is the fertility of the earth's soil being gradually degraded?
(10) Why can we say that deforestation is a significant factor that causes soil erosion?

VI. Read the passage.

Digital devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we communicate,
accessing information and entertainments ourselves. Digital devices encompass a wide range of portable
gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches. These devices have revolutionized the way
we connect with others and navigate the digital landscape. One of the key benefits of digital devices is their
ability to connect us to a vast amount of information through the internet. With a few taps or clicks, we can
access news, research, educational resources, and multimedia content from all around the world. Digital
devices have also transformed communication. Through messaging apps, social media platforms, and video
conferencing tools, we can instantly contact with friends, and colleagues, regardless of geographical
boundaries. The convenience and portability of digital devices have revolutionized entertainment. With a
smartphone or tablet, we can stream movies, listen to music, play games, and read books wherever we go.
However, the growing reliance on digital devices raises concerns about screen time and its impact on our well
- being. It is essential to strike a balance and practise healthy digital habits, such as taking breaks from screens,
engaging in physical activities, and maintaining social connections offline.

(A) Find the bold - faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning in the following. (5 marks)
(1) facts provided or learned about something or someone =
(2) small mechanical or electronic devices or tools =
(3) the ability to be easily carried or moved =
(4) dependence on or trust in someone or something =
(5) at once; immediately =

(B) Answer the following questions. Give completely answers (10 marks)
(6) What digital devices are mentioned as some examples in the passage?
(7) Why can we say that digital devices connect information with us through the internet?
(8) Where can we instantly contact with friends, and colleagues, regardless of geographical boundaries?
(9) How can we promote healthy digital habits?
(10) What does the impact of digital devices on our daily lives do?

VII (A) Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
You should have some time for leisure activities Hanging out with friends I’m interested in drawing
Why don’t you exercise regularly? Everything is going smooth to relax before it gets worse
Nilar: Oh, I see. You’re feeling stressed out. You ought to find some strategies _____(1)_____.
Thazin: I think you’re right. What should I do?
Nilar: _____(2)_____. For example, you should take up a hobby like drawing or cooking. A break from
study can refresh your mind and body.
Thazin: That’s true. I haven’t thought about it. Actually, _____(3)_____. Another problem is I want to be
alone, but this makes me feel depressed. What do you suggest?
Nilar: You’d better socialize more. What I mean is you should make time to see friends two to three
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evenings a week. _____(4)_____ is a good way to relax.

Thazin: I see your point, but my parents wouldn’t allow me to go out with my friends often.
Nilar: I see. _____(5)_____ Physical activity produces chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy.
Thazin: OK, I’ll do that. Thank you for your suggestions.

VII (B) Complete the exchange using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
What’s your dream job I make time for a short workout carry my own reusable ones
Why don’t you talk to your parents? It depends on how you use it What do you value most in a friend?
6. A: Do you think social media connects people or isolates them?
B:__________; balance is key.
7. A: __________, and why?
B: I want to be a travel writer because I enjoy exploring and sharing stories.
8. A: __________
B: Honesty and a good sense of humor make a great friend.
9. A: How do you stay healthy despite a busy schedule?
B: __________ and prepare meals at home.
10. A: What’s one small thing you do to help the environment?
B: I avoid using plastic bags and ___________.

VIII. Choose a situation given below and write a letter. Do not write more than 300 words. (10 marks)
You are Hnin Wutyi Thaung and you live at No. 55, Pagoda Road, Myingyan. Write a letter to your friend,
Wint Hmon Oo, telling her the importance of attending classes regularly.
(OR)
You are Pan Cherry and you live at No. 10, Main Road, Yenangyaung. Write a letter to your cousin, Wai
Lyan Tun, advising him how to take advantage of using the internet effectively as a student.

IX. Write an essay of three paragraphs on ONE of the following. Do not write more than 500 words.
(15 marks)
How Schools Can Promote Environmental Awareness
(OR)
The Impact of Modern Inventions on Youths
(OR)
Ways to Spend Leisure Hours Usefully