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INSTRUCTIONS:
 All subjects are compulsory.
 All answers must be written on the answer sheet.
 There will be no granted points.
 Allotted time: 120 minutes.

SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION - 25 P

Archaeologists identify the mummy of a lost Egyptian queen - By Melissa Kong

Egyptian archaeologists announced on Wednesday that they have

identified a mummy discovered in 1903 as that of Queen Hatshepsut
(hat-shep-soot), Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. The mummy
was originally found in the Valley of the Kings, a sacred burial site for
kings and powerful nobles located on the west bank of the Nile River
in Egypt. Although the mummy was discovered more than a century
ago, it remained in a tomb until this past spring, when it was brought to
the Cairo Museum for testing.

A Powerful Ruler’s Legacy

Queen Hatshepsut was the only woman to rule ancient Egypt while the kingdom was at the height
of its wealth and power, from about 1502 to 1482 B.C. Of all the female pharaohs–including
Cleopatra and Nefertiti–Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful. While in power,
she established trade routes and built hundreds of monuments and temples throughout Egypt.
Despite her prosperous reign, both her mummy and her legacy were virtually erased from Egyptian
history. Many historians believe that Tuthmose III, Hatshepsut’s stepson, destroyed records and
monuments bearing her name. It may have been his revenge. It is believed that she stole the throne
from him. Finding the mummy of this powerful queen may provide details about an important part
of Egyptian history.

Source - EOI Comunidad de Arago

1. Read the text and say if the sentences are TRUE, FALSE, or NOT KNOWN? (8x1=8p)

1. The mummy was found in Egypt on Wednesday.

2. Hatshepsut’s mummy was found near the River Nile.
3. The mummy has been in a museum since it was discovered.
4. She was the only queen of Egypt.
5. She built all her temples in the Valley of the Kings.
6. Historians don’t know many things about her.
7. Tuthmose III killed the queen.
8. Her mummy may help historians to understand what happened.
2. Find the synonyms for the following words in the text above. (7x1=7p)

1. holy
2. funeral
3. vault
4. dynasty
5. successful
6. herritage
7. vengeance

3. Re-read the text and put the following sentences in the correct order, according to the text.
(10 x 1 = 10 p)

a) The mummy was brought to the Cairo Museum.

b) Archaeologists identified the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut.
c) Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful.
d) Tuthmose destroyed records bearing her name.
e) The mummy was found in the Valley of the Kings.
f) She established trade routes.
g) The mummy remained in a tomb until this past spring.
h) Her name was deleted from the Egyptian history.
i) The Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of the Nile River.
j) Tuthmose III was Hatshepsut’s stepson.

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH - 50 POINTS

4. Choose the correct answer. (10x1=10 p)

1. At eight o’clock this morning, they ………………….breakfast.

a) have been having b) were having c) have had
2. The lesson starts……………three o’clock this afternoon.
a) on b) at c) in
3. I bought………………..bread at the baker’s this morning.
a) an b) some c) a
4. James is by far…………………athlete in the school.
a) the good b) best c) the best
5. ………………….., they painted the ceiling, then they did the walls.
a) Finally b) First of all c) Then
6. This is the man……………….dog I look after sometimes.
a) whose b) who’s c) which
7. He’s a very…………………man.
a) interesting old b) old interesting c) old and more
interesting
 8. They can’t buy that house this year because they don’t have…………money.
a) few b) many c) enough
9. She ………………them that she was leaving the following day.
a) asked b) told c) said
10. I………………Adam to help me with the project.
a) said b) wondered c) asked

5. Find the mistakes in each of the sentences below and write the correct version. (10x1=10 p)

1. Karen lives at London Street.

2. I live here since the end of last year.
3. What time go you to bed on Sundays?
4. Stop teasing the dog, or it bites you.
5. If we will take a taxi, we’ll arrive sooner.
6. The boy of which bike I borrowed had forgotten about it.
7. Why do you look at me like that?
8. The chair’s leg is broken.
9. These information is not true.
10. He is one year bigger than me.

6. Write a question for each given answer. (10x1=10 p)

1. .......... get up?” / “At about 7.30 usually.”

2. .......... / “I went there to buy some food.”
3. .......... yesterday?” / “I felt absolutely awful.”
4. .......… / “I’m washing my hair.”
5. .......... my bike?” / “I left it outside the school.”
6. .......... your party?” / “All my friends are coming.”
7. .......... / “Mrs. Dawson teaches me Maths.”
8. .......… / “I usually eat a sandwich for lunch.”
9. ......… / “He has known his wife for twenty years.”
10. .......… with my project?” / “I’d love to, but I’m meeting someone at six, I’m afraid.”

7. Use the word in capital letters at the end of each sentence to form another word that fits in
each gap. ( 5x1=5p)

1. It is not a very interesting ……………… and I get bored. (OCCUPY)

2. Perhaps I should give you an ………………… for my choice. (EXPLAIN)
3. Now I am quite a …………………. word-worker. (SUCCESS)
4. I’m working on the ………………….. of some furniture at the moment. (CONSTRUCT)
5. Jack had never wanted to be a ………………….. (POLITICS)

8. Rewrite the sentences using the word given in bold letters. Use between 2-4 words for each
gap. (5x1=5p)

1. I’ve never met such a pretty girl.

 the It’s …… I have ever met.
2. If we don’t go now, we’ll miss the train.
unless We’ll miss the train ……. now.
3. He has painted a beautiful picture.
most It’s …… he has ever painted.
4. My car was less cheap than Dan’s.
than Dan’s car …… mine.
5. A dog doesn’t run as fast as a cheetah.
faster The cheetah …… a dog.

9. Insert the correct article, a/an/ the or zero article (x), in the gaps below. (5x1=5p)

1. He became…………………financial manager.

2. Soon after……………………lunch, they left.

3. Have you ever been to ……………….USA?

4. When I was ……………….child, I used to cry a lot.

5. Both girls speak……………French well.

10. Add suitable question tags for the following sentences. (5x1=5p)

1. Don’t leave anything behind, ……………?

2. David is bringing some cakes, ……………?

3. Sarah worked in Bristol, ……………?

4. Nobody knows who invented the wheel, ……………?

5. Let’s have a drink,……………?

SUBJECT III. WRITING - 25 POINTS

11. Write a 120-150 word composition using the following beginning:

“Last year I had the most unforgettable holiday of my life…..”
SUBJECT I. READING COMPREHENSION (25POINTS)

Exercise 1. ( 8x1=8p)
1.F, 2.T, 3.F, 4.F, 5.F, 6.T, 7.NK, 8.T

Exercise 2. (7x1=7p)
1 - sacred, 2- burial, 3 - tomb, 4 - reign, 5 - prosperous, 6 - legacy, 7 - revenge

Exercise 3. ( 10x1=10p)
1. b - Archaeologists identified the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut.
2. e - The mummy was found in the Valley of the Kings.
3. i - The Valley of the Kings is on the west bank of the Nile River.
4. a - The mummy was brought to the Cairo Museum.
5. g - The mummy remained in a tomb until this past spring.
6. c - Hatshepsut’s reign was the longest and most successful.
7. f - She established trade routes.
8. h - Her name was deleted from the Egyptian history.
9. d - Tuthmose destroyed records bearing her name.
10. j - Tuthmose III was Hatshepsut’s stepson.

SUBJECT II. USE OF ENGLISH (50 POINTS)

Exercise 4. ( 10x1=10p)
1. b) were having
2. b) at
3. b) some
4. c) the best
5. b) First of all
6. a) whose
7. a) interesting old
8. c) enough
9. b) told
10. c) asked
Exercise 5. ( 10x1=10p) Suggested ansers:
1. at – in/ on
2. live – have lived
3. What time you go – What time do you go…?
4. it bites – it will bite
5. If we will take – If we take
6. of which – whose
7. do you look at – are you looking at…?
8. The chair’s leg – The leg of the chair
9. These – This
10. bigger – older

Exercise 6. (10x1=10p) Suggested answers.

1. What time do you…..?
2. Why did you go there…?
3. How did you feel…?
4. What are you doing?
5. Where is…? / Where have you left…?
6. Who is coming to….? / Why would I go to …?
7. What does Mrs. Dawson do? / Who teaches you Maths?
8. What do you (usually) eat for lunch? / What do you (usually) have for lunch?
9. How long has he known his wife?
10. Could you help me ……….. ?

Exercise 7. (5x1=5p)
1 - occupation, 2 - explanation, 3 - successful, 4 - construction, 5 - politician

Exercise 8. (5x1=5p)
1. … the prettiest girl…
2. … unless we go…
3. … the most beautiful picture…
4. … was more expensive than…
5. … runs faster than…

Exercise 9. (5x1=5p)
1 - a, 2 - x, 3 - the, 4 - a, 5 - x

Exercise 10. (5x1=5p)

1 - will you, 2 - isn’t he, 3 - didn’t she, 4 - do they, 5 - shall we?

SUBJECT III. WRITING (25 POINTS)