CHONPRATHANWITTAYA SCHOOL ENGLISH PROGRAM

Midterm Examination of Academic Year 2/2019

Date: ………………………… Time: ………………..
Level: Mathayomsuksa 2
Subject: Reading and Writing
Subject Code: EN22203
Instructor: Steven B. Balacdao 20
Name:……………………………………………………………………………
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Class: …………………. Seat Number: …………………..

Instructions:
 Use Blue or black pen only.
 Turn off any communication device during the exam.
 Any form of dictionary or Calculator is not allowed
 Write neatly and legibly.
 Anybody caught cheating will get Zero on the exam.

This Examination contains (ข้อสอบฉบับนี้ประกอบด้วย):

☐ Test Questions (โจทย์) Total Number Pages: 8

☐ Scrap paper (กระดาษทด)

☐ Teacher’s Answer Sheet (กระดาษคาตอบของครูประจาวิชา)

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Subject Teacher’s Signature Editor’s Signature
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CHONPRATHANWITTAYA SCHOOL ENGLISH PROGRAM

MIDTERM READING & WRITING EXAMINATION
December 2019
“Think different.” by

PART 1 TRUE OR FALSE (20 POINTS)

Direction: In the space provided after each number, write TRUE, if the statement is
correct, and FALSE, if otherwise.
1. __________ There are three types of paragraphs.
2. __________ Opinion paragraph is also named persuasive paragraph.
3. __________ Expository paragraph can also be called process paragraph.
4. __________ Descriptive paragraph is when a writer describes a person, a place,
or a thing.
5. __________ Narrative paragraph is when a writer expresses his or her feelings,
ideas, and opinions about a topic.
6. __________ Expository paragraph is when a writer tells a story.
7. __________ Opinion paragraph is when a writer explains how to do something.
8. __________ In formatting a paragraph, there are five elements to consider.
9. __________ Margin refers to the one inch or one and one-fourth inch distance
between the paragraph and the edge of the paper.
10. _________ A paragraph must be single-spaced to save space.
11. _________ The first sentence of a paragraph must be indented.
12. _________ The sentences in a paragraph should follow each other.

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13. _________ Title refers to one word or a group of words that tell/s what the
topic is.
14. _________ There are two parts of a paragraph.
15. _________ Concluding sentence introduces the topic and tells what the writer
will say about the topic.
16. _________ Topic sentence often repeats the information in the concluding
sentence in a different way.
17. _________ Supporting sentences are sentences that further explain and support
the topic sentence.
18. _________ Concluding sentences can be used to define, describe, explain, give
examples, give facts, and give reasons.
19. _________ A paragraph consists of group of sentences with one main topic.
20. _________ A paragraph is the same with essay.

PART 2 TOPIC SENTENCE ( 8 POINTS)

Direction: Choose the best topic for each of the following paragraphs
and put an “x” on the line next to it.
21-22.
_____ a. Korea has a great variety of plant life.
_____ b. Korea is great!
_____ c. Korea is a nice place to visit.

There's more to Korean plant life than just rice, apple trees, and pine trees. Because
of the diversity of Korean soil and environments, it has a wide variety of plants. A
drive around the countryside will show you what an interesting assortment of plants
there are.

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23-24.
_____ a. Flying in bad weather is difficult.
_____ b. Pilots do a lot of pre-flight preparation.
_____ c. Pilots make a lot of money and fly all over the world.

They check their plane to make sure that it is working properly. They also make sure
that baggage or cargo has been loaded correctly. They check the weather forecast to
see if they will run into any bad weather on their trip. Pilots then decide what route
they should take, and how high and fast they should fly.

25-26.
_____ a. Doctors work very hard.
_____ b. Doctors have an effect upon all our lives.
_____ c. Doctors know a lot about medicine.

When we are sick, they tell us what we have. They give us medicine and other kinds
of treatment. Doctors examine us and listen to us tell them how we feel. They tell us
what is good for us to eat and how we can have better hygiene.

27-28.
_____ a. Nepal has many colorful celebrations.
_____ b. Anyone can be a relative in Nepal.
_____ c. A day of festive in Nepal.

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One in particular is the celebration called Tihar. This is a day when "sisters"
honor their "brothers" by giving tikka (a red powder mark on the forehead, which is
a blessing). Quotes are around "sister" and "brother" because in Nepal these words
can mean any relative in the same age range: cousins, children of in-laws, and so
forth. During Tihar, special food is prepared and eaten, and everybody gets new
clothes.

PART 3 SUPPORTING SENTENCES ( 8 POINTS)

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ทีไม่ ่ อง to the topic? On the space next to each sentence, write R, if the
sentence is relevant to the topic sentences, and I, if the sentence is irrelevant to the
topic sentence.
Example:
Topic Sentence: Seoul is a great town to visit on vacation.
R 1. There are many museums and art galleries to see.
R 2. The city is well-known for its many fine restaurants.
I 3. The traffic jams in the city are terrible.
R 4. It is an easy city to fly into from outside the country.

29-30. Topic Sentence: Learning English is not always difficult.

_____ a. Some teachers know how to make learning English fun.

_____ b. Visiting English speaking countries can help you learn English faster
and easier.
_____ c. No matter where you learn English, it is expensive to study.
_____ d. Watching English language movies can be a lot of fun and very
helpful.

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31-32. Topic Sentence: Football is my favorite sport.

_____ a. Football is exciting to watch.

_____ b. The game is easy to learn.
_____ c. Football doesn’t require expensive equipment.
_____ d. Many people get hurt playing football.

33-34. Topic Sentence: I love to watch science fiction movies.

_____ a. Science fiction can tell us a lot about what tomorrow’s world may be
like.
_____ b. Science fiction movies can teach us about science sometimes.
_____ c. It is exciting to see the new ideas the writers come up with.
_____ d. Movies are too expensive nowadays.

35-36. Topic Sentence: Drunk driving should be punished severely.

_____ a. It’s okay to drive if you drink just a little bit.

_____ b. Many people are hurt and killed by drunk drivers.
_____ c. Drunk driving causes many accidents.
_____ d. The accidents caused by drunk drivers increase the cost of insurance
for all of us.

PART 3 CONCLUDING SENTENCE ( 4 POINTS)

Direction: Below are two paragraphs with three different concluding sentences.
Encircle the letter of the best concluding sentence.

37-38.
Playing outside has many benefits. First, playing outside gives you sun
exposure, which is scientifically proven to cure seasonal depression. Second,
playing active games, such as basketball and tag, gets you moving, which will

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benefit your physical health. Lastly, playing or running around outdoors can
help relieve built up stress and frustration.

A. Playing outdoors makes you happier.

B. Anyone can benefit, physically and emotionally, from outdoor activity.
C. Playing outdoors is better than playing inside because you can run around.

39-40.
Pizza has become one of American’s favorite foods. Pizza is ordered for
many various holidays and events, including Halloween, the Super Bowl, and
the night before Thanksgiving. Children ages 3 to 11 usually prefer pizza over
any other food for lunch and dinner. Each person in America eats about 46
slices of pizza per year; that is almost 2 million pizzas consumed per year!

A. Americans eat a lot of pizza, especially around the holidays.

B. Everyone loves pizza.
C. Pizza is preferred by many and is commonly ordered for celebrations and
gatherings.

PART 4 PARAGRAPH WRITING (10 POINTS)

Direction: Write a 100-word paragraph about ANY TOPIC YOU
LIKE. Make sure you follow the correct format of a paragraph. It can be a descriptive,
expository, narrative, or opinion.
CRITERIA: ORGANIZATION AND CLARITY 5 pts GRAMMAR AND TECHNICALITIES 2 pts

SMOOTH FLOW OF IDEAS 3 pts

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“Now, go on and recheck you answers. Make sure you followed the instructions carefully. When you
finally made sure that everything is correct, put your pen and paper down. Now, relax and get ready
for the next test. Good luck! P.S. ----- Don’t you make noise! Okay?
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