The first term test 2010 - 2011 - Code: 794

Name: The first term test 2010-2011 
Class: Time allowed : 45 minutes Code : 794
 I- Pronunciation.(1.5point) 
 1- Write 5 words containing the sound /kw/ ..................................................................................................................
 2- Write 5 words containing the sound /kl/ :..................................................................................................................
 3- Underline the syllablet that receive the main stress: campaign, participate , award, celebration, difficulty
II- Give the correct form of the words in brackets (2 points ) 
1. I hope to be asked to take part in the English Speaking ................................... (competitive)
 2. If the earth suddenly (stop).................................... spinning we all would fly off it.
3. She is in a hurry. She has a train (catch).
4.They had made good preparation before they (take) their final examination yesterday.	
5. Everyone likes (congratulate) .......................................when they have got some success
III- Find an error in each sentence below and correct.(1.5point) 
1. I caught him to climb over my wall.
2.If you don't stop to talk , you won't understand the lesson.
3.No one can prevent him from attend the meeting.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning of them don’t change.(2.points)
 1.After he had spent a week in the cottage, he decided to return to London.
- Having..............................................................................................................................................................
2.'Let's break for lunch,' said Mathew.
-Mathew suggested .........................................................................................................................
3.Martin failed his driving test last week because he was very nervous.
- If.........................................................................................................................................................................
4. 'If we had a calculator, we could work this out a lot quicker,' they said.
- They............................................................................................................................................
5. 'All right. We will meet the student representatives.'
 -The teachers agreed ...................................................................................................................................
V- Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.(2 points)
Completing a marathon is considered very difficult, but many coaches believe that it is possible for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Obviously, most participants do not run a marathon to win. More important for most runners is their personal finish time and their placement within their specific age group and gender. Another very important goal is to break certain time barriers. For most runners, the marathon is the longest run they have ever attempted. Many coaches believe that the most important element in marathon training is the long run. During marathon training, ad-equate recovery time crucial. If fatigue or pain is felt, it is recommended to take a break for a couple of days or more to let the body heal.
Question 36: A marathon completion is ..
Question 37: One of an important goals in a marathon competition is ..
Question 38: In marathon training, the most important element is .
Question 39: If a marathon runner feels tired or have a pains, .
VI- Write a thank-you letter your friend who gave you an English grammar book for your birthday last Saturday. .(1 point)	
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