Final Examination Paper(A) Name o. L Matching: (20%) Directions: Read the essay below. The topic sentence of each paragraph is missing. Now look at the topic sentences a, b, c, d and e that followed the essay and match four of them with the paragraph (1) One view is that the elderly benefit from living in old people's homes. In the other hand, others believe that these homes are totally inappropriate for the elderly They ensure twenty-four hour care and if there is an emergency, doctors and nurses can quickly attend to a sick resident. As a result, the elderly feel confident that they are being looked after in a satisfactory way. Also, they get the chance to meet and become friends with other people ofthe same age and with similar interests These homes may not include all the necessary facilities and the rooms may be unhygienic. They mey not be cleaned frequently so that management can save money on cleaning staff. The food may not be suitable for everyone and the staff mey be unfriendly or unhelp ful. Also, some of the elderly may feel unwanted and lonely, thinking that they are being neglected and not treated with respect Old people and their families have to take many things into consideration before making a decision. Where the elderly will live is an important issue, as they would want to live in comfort and
1 Final Examination Paper (A) Class: ______ Name: ______ No. : ______ I. Matching: (20%) Task 1 Directions: Read the essay below. The topic sentence of each paragraph is missing. Now look at the topic sentences a, b, c, d and e that followed the essay and match four of them with the paragraphs. _______(1)_______ One view is that the elderly benefit from living in old people’s homes. In the other hand, others believe that these homes are totally inappropriate for the elderly. _______(2)______ They ensure twenty-four hour care and if there is an emergency, doctors and nurses can quickly attend to a sick resident. As a result, the elderly feel confident that they are being looked after in a satisfactory way. Also, they get the chance to meet and become friends with other people of the same age and with similar interests. ______(3)______ These homes may not include all the necessary facilities and the rooms may be unhygienic. They mey not be cleaned frequently so that management can save money on cleaning staff. The food may not be suitable for everyone and the staff mey be unfriendly or unhelpful. Also, some of the elderly may feel unwanted and lonely, thinking that they are being neglected and not treated with respect. ______(4)______ Old people and their families have to take many things into consideration before making a decision. Where the elderly will live is an important issue, as they would want to live in comfort and
security in their old age a. However, not all homes provide good living conditions nor do all the elderly like the idea of living in an old people s home b. As our population ages, one area of concern is accommodation for the elderly c. Nowadays, most people believe that old peoples homes are appropriate for theelderly d. On the whole, old peoples homes have advantages and disadvantages e. There are many homes which provide their residents wit warmth safety and comfort nite your answers here. Task 2 Directions: The paragraphs 1, ) Iy and In) below are the opening paragraphs of four different letters. Decide what type ofletter each one is, choosing from the options nen I)Dear Bob How are you all keep ing? Well, I'm writing to fill you in on a few last details about the house. Its amazing how we finally got organized to house-swap ID Hi Kelly Thanks for your letter. It was really nice to hear fror
2 security in their old age. a. However, not all homes provide good living conditions nor do all the elderly like the idea of living in an old people’s home. b. As our population ages, one area of concern is accommodation for the elderly. c. Nowadays, most people believe that old people’s homes are appropriate for the elderly. d. On the whole, old people’s homes have advantages and disadvantages. e. There are many homes which provide their residents wit warmth, safety and comfort. Write your answers here: (1) ______ (2) ______ (3) ______ (4) ______ Task 2 Directions: The paragraphs I), II), III) and IV) below are the opening paragraphs of four different letters. Decide what type of letter each one is, choosing from the options given. I) Dear Bob, How are you all keeping? Well, I’m writing to fill you in on a few last details about the house. It’s amazing how we finally got organized to house-swap. II) Hi Kelly, Thanks for your letter. It was really nice to hear from you
Ive been so excited ever since I got your letter. How could I say no? lID Dear Jill How are you keeping? I feel really bad about what happened and thats why I'm writing. I want to say sorry once IV Dear Jake I was glad to get a letter from you but sorry to hear that you ve got problems. Ive given your situation a lot of thought a--giving advice b-inviting c-refusing an invitation d-asking for advice e-explaining f giving directions g- apologizer h-accepting an invitation Write your answers here lD IL Cloze: (20%) Directions: Complete the blanks using the linking words or phrases given belo all the while. in fact. since. soon before however as soon as as a result Last summer I had an experience I'll never forget. I had gone camp ing with the boy scouts. One afternoon I decided to go for a walk by myself. "Ill be back( dinner is ready. I yelled out to no-one in
3 I’ve been so excited ever since I got your letter. How could I say no? III) Dear Jill, How are you keeping? I feel really bad about what happened and that’s why I’m writing. I want to say sorry once again. IV) Dear Jake, I was glad to get a letter from you but sorry to hear that you’ve got problems. I’ve given your situation a lot of thought. a -- giving advice b – inviting c – refusing an invitation d – asking for advice e – explaining f __ giving directions g – apologizing h – accepting an invitation Write your answers here: I) ______ II) ______ III) ______ IV) ______ II. Cloze: (20%) Directions: Complete the blanks using the linking words or phrases given below. all the while, in fact, since, soon, before, however, as soon as, as a result Last summer I had an experience I’ll never forget. I had gone camping with the boy scouts. One afternoon I decided to go for a walk by myself. “I’ll be back (1)______ dinner is ready.” I yelled out to no-one in
particular and left However, I was(2) lost and I was beginning to feel very anxious. 3) it was getting dark. To make matters worse, I could hear peculiar noises and i knew there were wolves in the area. I pretended not to notice and kept walking.(4) hoping to find my way back to camp Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of smoke in the distance and I breathed a sigh of relief. I used my hands to get through the dense forest and(5) my hands bled but I didn tcare (6 I reached the campsite. I saw that the campers were not boy scouts. (7) I was lucky as they knew about the group I was with and they took me back to camp It felt like I had been wandering about for ages, buy ( 8) had only been lost for two hours. I don t know why I had panicked so Write your answers here (8) IlL. Read the letter below and then finish the tasks after it. (35 %) Dear sir or madam I am writing to you with regard to your advertisement published in the
4 particular and left. However, I was (2)______ lost and I was beginning to feel very anxious. (3)______ it was getting dark. To make matters worse, I could hear peculiar noises and I knew there were wolves in the area. I pretended not to notice and kept walking. (4)______ hoping to find my way back to camp. Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of smoke in the distance and I breathed a sigh of relief. I used my hands to get through the dense forest and (5)______ my hands bled, but I didn’t care. (6)______ I reached the campsite. I saw that the campers were not boy scouts. (7)______, I was lucky as they knew about the group I was with and they took me back to camp. It felt like I had been wandering about for ages, buy (8)______ I had only been lost for two hours. I don’t know why I had panicked so much! Write your answers here: (1) _________ (2) __________ (3) __________ (4) _________ (5) _________ (6) __________ (7) __________ (8) _________ III. Read the letter below and then finish the tasks after it.(35%) Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you with regard to your advertisement published in the
magazine "Panorama, I am interested in environmental issues and i am considering joining Greenplanet. I would appreciate it if you could give me some information about your organization To begin with, I would like to know how often the meetings are held and where they take place. I would also be interested in knowing whether the talks are given by experts in the field or by members ofyour association. In addition, I would be grateful if you could inform me whether there is any extra charge for the newsletters you publish. Finally, I would like to know if there is a reduced membership fee for students Thanking you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience Yours faithfully Anne Taylor Task 1: The letter above includes some formal words and phrases. Find the one w hich a. firstly b. b. let me know c. as soon as possible d. about e. help f beforehand
5 magazine “Panorama”. I am interested in environmental issues and I am considering joining Greenplanet. I would appreciate it if you could give me some information about your organization. To begin with, I would like to know how often the meetings are held and where they take place. I would also be interested in knowing whether the talks are given by experts in the field or by members of your association. In addition, I would be grateful if you could inform me whether there is any extra charge for the newsletters you publish. Finally, I would like to know if there is a reduced membership fee for students. Thanking you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Anne Taylor Task 1: The letter above includes some formal words and phrases. Find the one which means a. firstly __________________________________________________ b. b. let me know ___________________________________________ c. as soon as possible _________________________________________ d. about ___________________________________________________ e. help ____________________________________________________ f. beforehand _______________________________________________ g. also _____________________________________________________
Task 2: Answer these questions below a. Where did the author see the advertisement? b. What are the author s requests? IV Writing:(25%) Directions: The following is part of a letter you have received from a friend who has moved to a new suburb I'm writing to invite you to a house-warming party on the 20th of July. It should be good. I hope you can come as Id really like to see you. John Mary and alex are coming tool can you make it? Now complete the letter(120-180 words) to your friend, either accepting or refusing his/her invitation. Do not write any addresses Dear Thanks for your letter which I received today. I thought it best to let you know as soon as possible about coming to the house-warming party 6
6 Task 2: Answer these questions below. a. Where did the author see the advertisement? b. What are the author’s requests? IV. Writing: (25%) Directions: The following is part of a letter you have received from a friend who has moved to a new suburb. I’m writing to invite you to a house-warming party on the 20th of July. It should be good. I hope you can come as I’d really like to see you. John, Mary and Alex are coming tool can you make it? Now complete the letter (120~180 words) to your friend, either accepting or refusing his/her invitation. Do not write any addresses. Dear _______, Thanks for your letter which I received today. I thought it best to let you know as soon as possible about coming to the house-warming party. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
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