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2nd Semester Practice Test 2017 - 2018

Model Answer

وزارة التعليم والتعليم العالي

للشهادة الثانوية التجريبي االختباراجابة

لدولة قطر

الثانيالفصل الدراسي 2017 - 2018

اللغة االنجليزية

التأسيسيالمستوى

Answer Key - Grade 12 F

Question Answer

1 D

2 C

3 D

4 C

5 B

6 D

7 C

8 A

9 NA

10 NA

11 NA

12 NA

13 D

14 C

15 A

16 C

17 NA

18 NA

19 A

20 B

21 B

22 D

23 NA

24 NA

25 NA

26 NA

27 NA

28 NA

Use of Language (Practice Test)

9. Change the following sentences into PASSIVE using the verbs in brackets.

A. They were developing a plan for the new project. (being) B. She convinced him to join in the military school. (was)

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* It is necessary that the answer provided has the same meaning of the original sentence.

Sample Answer:

A. A plan for the new project was being developed. / A plan was being developed for the new

project.

B. He was convinced to join in the military school.

Use of Language (Practice Test)

10. Rewrite the following sentences using the verbs in brackets.

A. “I’m sorry I dropped the litter on the beach,” said Amna. (apologized for) B. He said to the staff, “We should reduce paper consumption.” (advised)

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* It is necessary that the answer provided has the same meaning of the original sentence.

Sample Answer:

A. Amna apologized for dropping the litter on the beach.

B. He advised the staff to reduce paper consumption. / He advised the staff that they should reduce

paper consumption.

Use of Language (Practice Test)

11. Rewrite the following sentences using the MODAL in brackets.

A. It’s prohibited for motorists to go over the speed limit inside the city. (mustn’t)

B. B. It’s probable he has been sick for the last two weeks. (might have)

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* It is necessary that the answer provided has the same meaning of the original sentence.

Sample Answer:

A. Motorists mustn’t go over the speed limit inside the city.

B. He might have been sick for the last two weeks.

Use of Language (Practice Test)

12. Correct the verbs in brackets in the provided spaces. I dislike (do) violent sports. They make me (sleep) for longer hours.

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* No mixed conditionals accepted.

Sample Answer:

A. doing

B. sleep

Reading (1) - Informational (Practice Test)

17. Doing research generally includes a number of processes. Mention only TWO of these processes from the text.

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* Any two of the processes mentioned in paragraph (1).

Sample Answer:

Any two of the following:

• defining problems

• formulating hypothesis

• collecting and evaluating data

• reaching conclusions

• carefully testing these conclusions

Reading (1) - Informational (Practice Test)

18. Mention TWO details from the text that show the importance of research in

social sciences.

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he provides TWO correct answers.

1 Student gets 1 point if he provides only ONE correct answer.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* The two details are mentioned in paragraph (3).

Sample Answer:

Detail 1: Research provides a better understanding and prediction of human interactions.

Detail 2: Research offers a practical guidance in solving immediate problems of human relations.

(Practice Test)Persuasive –Reading (2)

23. Mention one feature of formal language from paragraph (1). Support your

answer with an example from the paragraph.

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he mentions a feature of formal language from paragraph 1 + a relevant example from the paragraph.

1 Student gets 1 point if he mentions Either a feature of formal language from paragraph 1 Or a relevant example from the paragraph.

0 Response is totally incorrect, off-topic, irrelevant, or written in a different language.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* Features of formal language in paragraph (1): formal introductory phrases – passive voice –

formal linkers – complex sentences – no contracted forms – facts

Sample Answer:

Feature of formal language:

• Formal introductory phrases / Passive voice / Formal linkers / Complex sentences / No contracted forms / Facts

Example:

• Formal introductory phrases: There is no doubt that…..

• Passive voice: Indeed, access to green areas such as parks and open playgrounds has

always been associated with ……. • Formal linkers:

Indeed, access to green areas such as parks and open playgrounds has

always been associated with ……. • Complex sentences:

This essay will cast light on why governments and city councils need to pay special attention to the fact that our cities need more green spaces for rest and play.

• No contracted forms: There is no doubt that public open spaces and parks have numerous

benefits. / This essay will cast light… (or any sentence that has no contraction)

• Facts: ….our cities need more green spaces for rest and play.

Reading (2) – Persuasive (Practice Test)

24. Mention ONE persuasive technique the writer has used in paragraph (2).

Support your answer with a piece of evidence from the paragraph.

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he mentions a technique supported with a relevant example from paragraph (3).

1 Student gets 1 point if he mentions EITHER a technique OR just a relevant example.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

Any of the following techniques supported with the right example:

✓ expert opinion / quotation ✓ facts / studies / research ✓ comparison ✓ cause and effect ✓ examples

Sample Answers:

1. technique expert opinion / quotation

evidence …..Dr. James Wolf from Watford University said that “people who use public open

spaces are three times more likely to…..

2. technique facts / studies / research

evidence physical inactivity is a major public health risk.

In a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly…..

Another study conducted by Dr. James Wolf from Watford University said that…

3. technique comparison

evidence “people who use public open spaces are three times more likely to achieve

recommended levels of physical activity than those who do not use the spaces.”

4. technique cause and effect

evidence ….fewer parks can lead to negative health effects…

5. technique examples

evidence …..negative health effects such as obesity, anxiety and depression.

Reading (2) – Persuasive (Practice Test)

25. According to WHO, what is the attitude of many Australians towards

exercising? How is that attitude likely to affect them?

Score

Scoring Guide

2 Student gets 2 points if he mentions the attitude from paragraph 2 + an expected effect.

1 Student gets 1 point if he mentions Either the attitude from paragraph 2 Or an expected effect.

0 Student gets a zero if there is no response or both answers are incorrect.

A No response

Scoring Notes:

* The attitude and the expected effect are both in paragraph (2).

Sample Answer:

Attitude: Nearly half of all Australians do not meet even the 30-minute daily physical activity

recommendations. (Or any paraphrasing that relays the same meaning)

Effect: negative health effects such as obesity, anxiety and depression