QALAM EDUCATION CENTER

FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER

SEMESTER 2, MARCH-MAY 2020 SESSION

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER BOOKLET

PROGRAM : INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

PROGRAM CODE : LEVEL 5,UPPER- INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
STUDENT’S NAME : ………………………………………………………………………….
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PHONE NO : ………………………………………………………………………….
18th MAY 2020
DATE OF EXAM :
DAY AND TIME : MONDAY, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
SUBJECT (SKILLS) : GRAMMAR, READING, VOCABULARY & WRITING

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO

INSTRUCTION(S) TO CANDIDATES

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

ANY FORM OF CHEATING OR ATTEMPT TO CHEAT IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE WHICH

MAY LEAD TO DISMISSAL
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VOCABULARY & READING (30 MARKS)

QUESTION-1 (1 * 5 = 5 marks)
Complete the sentences with the words below. You won’t need all the words.
dangerous spectacular touristy arty historic romantic

polluted cosmopolitan peaceful

Example: Some parts of London are quite dangerous, so I don’t go out at night on my own.

1. The centre of Barcelona is very                                                                           with lots of attractions to

visit and souvenirs to buy.

2. In the summer Beijing is so                                                                           that it’s difficult to breathe.

3. The football match was _______________________ although my team lost.

4. If you go to the                                                                         area, you will see lots of ancient ruins.

5. New York is a                                                                           city with people from all over the world.

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QUESTION-2(1 * 5 = 5 marks)
Choose the odd one out.
Example: canal lake waterfall forest

1. cathedral factory mosque temple

2. skyscraper bay beach cliff

3. ancient ruins monument festival museum

4. docks harbour factory view

5. market farmland shopping mall skyscraper

QUESTION- 3 (2.5 * 8 = 20 marks)

Read the passage below and then answer the questions (1-8).

Jack returns to his hometown

I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years. So many

things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small pond on the
right as you left town. They have filled in this pond and they have built a large shopping mall
there. A new post office has also been built near my old school which has also undergone few
changes.
There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek which has been changed
completely. They have now added a new stand where probably a few thousand people could
sit. It looks really great. The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. They
have pedestrianised the centre and you can't drive there anymore. A European-style fountain
has been built and some benches have also been added along with a grassy area and a new
street cafe.
My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built in the next
street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut down all the trees which is
a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it's not the same as when the
park was there. Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in
Wilson Creek. A Chinese and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town centre and a
Mexican restaurant has opened near my home. Which is where I am going tonight!
Write FALSE if the statement if false or TRUE if the statement is true or NOT GIVEN
if the information is not given in the passage. If false, write the correct statement.
Example-1: Jack has returned to his hometown after 15 years.
FALSE. Jack has returned to his hometown after 10 years.
Example-2: Jack’s hometown is very large.

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NOT GIVEN.
1. Jake's school doesn't exist anymore.

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2. They have improved the baseball stadium.

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3. Jake likes the new-look baseball stadium.

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4. It's only possible to reach the downtown area on foot.

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5. The buildings in the centre of the town look European.

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6. Jake's street hasn't changed much.

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7. He is sad about the park being ruined.

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8. Jake is going to eat Italian food tonight.

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WRITING (30 MARKS)

Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 200 words about it.

1. An extended family has more advantages than a small family. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this statement?
Or,
2. Governments around the world should offer free Internet for students. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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