بنك أسئلة اختبارات وامتحانات انجليزي ثاني عشر ف2 #2021 2022

بنك أسئلة اختبارات وامتحانات انجليزي ثاني عشر ف2 #2021 2022

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

VOCABULARY

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the following sentences

1. People thought that the use of robots would ................ boring factory jobs

a. do up

 b. make up

 c. do away with

 d. do without

2. The sports channel hosts football experts to give ................ on football matches

a. commentary

 b. ailment

 c. reverence

 d. vicinity

3. Restaurants and terrace cafés are a/an ................ part of the social life of the city

a. onerous

 b. integral

 c. drowsy

 d. geriatric

4. Gloves are usually made of ................ leather so that your fingers can move easily

a. supple

b. integral 

c. vigorous

 d. fatal

5. It is true that ................ in Europe has increased greatly in the 20th century

a. expectation 

b. vicinity

 c. commentary

 d. life expectancy

6. Islam teaches us to care for the elderly, so ......... homes are not common in the Arab world.

a. geriatric

b. chronic

c. drowsy 

d. shallow

7. We have to ................ both parents and teachers because they have given us a lot

a. cycle

 b. deserve

 c. honour

 d. conceal

8. My uncle is so ................ that he refuses to stop working despite being eighty years old.

a. vigorous

 b. integral

 c. geriatric

 d. supple

9. The criminal wanted to ................ his real identity by using a false ID, but he was arrested

a. deserve

 b. conceal

 c. bestow

 d. honour

10. You must wear a helmet when you ................ so you can protect your head

a. cycle

 b. deserve

 c. honour

 d. bestow

11. I can’t believe that my favourite team lost the game. That was not my ................ at all

a. reverence

 b. ailment

 c. expectation

 d. vicinity

Grade 12- Unit Seven - Vocabulary

12.Ali was still tired and ................ when I woke him up because he didn’t get enough sleep

a. drowsy

 b. restful

 c. shallow

 d. chronic

13. ................Some diseases and body shape are determined by a person’s

a. blizzard

b. commentary

c. admiration

d. genetic make-up

14.My grandfather suffers from ................ arthritis. He can barely walk on his own

a. chronic

 b. integral

 c. restful

 d. drowsy

15.There are many types of sleep: Deep and ................, or light and shallow

a. fatal

 b. restful

 c. cardiovascular

 d. chronic

16.The manager is doing his best to make the tasks less ................ for his fellow workers

a. onerous

 b. elderly

 c. centenarian

 d. cardiovascular

17.Children must stay in the ................ side of the swimming pool

a. chronic

 b. restful

 c. drowsy

 d. shallow

18.There are several hotels in the immediate ................ of the Kuwait Towers

a. excuse

 b. vicinity

 c. dispute

 d. centenarian

19.There is no mayonnaise left, so I'm afraid you will just have to ................ it

a. make up for

 b. do up

 c. do away with

 d. do without

20. My brother has the ability to ................ exciting stories that you could never get bored of

a. make up

 b. do up

 c. do away with

 d. make up for

21.The lawyers were able to settle the ................ between the men in court

a. admiration

 b. reverence

 c. dispute

 d. affection

22.You can’t always treat a/an ................ yourself. You must consult a doctor

a. ailment

 b. vicinity

 c. centenarian

 d. commentary

23.My ................ for that hard-working man grows every day. He really deserves it.

a. vicinity

b. admiration

c. centenarian

d. life-expectancy

24.................The airport officials announced that all the flights will be cancelled due to the 

a. blizzard

 b. affection

 c. reverence

 d. excuse

Grade 12- Unit Seven - Vocabulary

25.Doctors rank smoking as the number one cause of ................ and respiratory diseases

a. shallow

 b. geriatric

 c. drowsy

 d. cardiovascular

26. The company wants to ................ an award to honour the manager’s achievements

a. bestow

 b. deserve

 c. conceal 

d. cycle

27.Children are taught to show respect and ................ to their parents and teachers

a. vicinity

 b. reverence

 c. expectation

 d. commentary

28.Remember to finish your essay by next Saturday. It is ................ at 1:00 PM

a. due

 b. integral

 c. shallow

 d. cardiovascular

29.As I see it, we ................ a holiday after such a long scholastic semester

a. deserve

 b. bestow

 c. honour

 d. conceal

30.If you feel ................, it must mean that you need to have more sleep.

a. shallow

 b. geriatric

 c. drowsy

 d. cardiovascular

31.It's highly recommended to stretch before you do any ................ exercises

a. vigorous

 b. geriatric

 c. elderly

 d. chronic

B. Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(supple / do away with / fatal / do up / make up for / integral)

32. Obesity is the real cause of many ............................. diseases

33. Commitment and hard work are ............................. to the success of any project

34. Personal computers have helped us to ............................. a lot of paperwork

35. The little girl asked her mother to ............................. her school uniform’s zipper for her

36. My brother practises sports every day to keep himself ............................. and energetic

C. Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(admiration / do without / vicinity / make up / make up for / ailment)

37. They cannot ............................. Rashid because he is a valuable part of the team

38. The city council are planning to build the new stadium in the ....................... of the town

39. Doctors recommend that any kind of ........................ should be cured in the early stages

40. We might be behind schedule, but we are confident that we can .................... lost time

41. My brother gained the .................... of his partners because of his hard work and devotion

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

GRAMMAR

A – From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable answer

1. The patient asked the doctor ................ he could keep physically fit

a. how

 b. what

 c. who

 d. which

2. The journalist asked them ................ they were partners with

a. if

b. which

c. who

d. where

3. The teacher asked the students ................ they wanted to write about

a. what

 b. how

 c. which

 d. whether

4. The patient asked the doctor ................ the vaccine would be effective or not

a. what

b. which

c. whether

d. who

5. My teacher wanted to know why I ................ the research before I presented the project

a. am doing

 b. do

 c. haven’t done

 d. hadn’t done

6. My friends wanted to know ................ I had joined the new club last week

a. if

b. what

c. who

d. whose

7. He told me that both Ahmed ................ his brother joined the College of Medicine

a. or

b. whether

c. and

d. nor

8. ................ the father and his son took part in the clean-up operation on the beach

a. Both

 b. Nor

 c. Either

 d. Whether

9. ................ Jassem and Salim have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party

a. Nor

b. Both

c. Neither

d. Either

10. Hopefully, the insurance will make ................ the damage from the fire

a. up

b. away with 

c. up for

d. without

11. Many countries are doing their best to ................ illiteracy and poverty

a. do up

 b. do away with

 c. do with

 d. do without

12. The little boy made ................ a story out of imagination

a. up

b. without

c. up for

d. away with

Grade 12- Unit Seven - Grammar

B – From a, b, and c, choose the correct answer as required

13. "Where did you go yesterday?" (Change into reported speech)

a. My friend wanted to know where I go the day before.

b. My friend wanted to know where I had gone the day before.

c. My friend wanted to know where I would go the day before.

14. “We will test the new medication next month.” (Change into reported speech)

a. They said they tested the new medication the following month.

b. They said they test the new medication the following month.

c. They said they would test the new medication the following month.

15. “Where will you spend your summer vacation?” (Change into reported speech)

a. My cousin asked me where I spent my summer vacation.

b. My cousin asked me where I had spent my summer vacation.

c. My cousin asked me where I would spend my summer vacation.

16. “Are you doing research on the types of diets?” (Change into reported speech)

a. The journalist asked the experts if they did research on the types of diets.

b. The journalist asked the experts if they were doing research on the types of diets.

c. The journalist asked the experts if they had done research on the types of diets.

17. “Did they visit the zoo last year?” (Change into reported speech)

a. My cousin asked me if they have visited the zoo the year before.

b. My cousin asked me if they had visited the zoo the year before.

c. My cousin asked me if they will visit the zoo the year before.

18. Fahad is a smart student. Rashid is a smart student, too. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Both Fahad and Rashid are smart students.

b. Both Fahad and Rashid are smart students, too.

c. Both Fahad and Rashid is a smart student.

19. Ali is interested in English literature. Ahmed is interested in English literature, too. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Ali and Ahmed is both interested in English literature.

b. Both Ali and Ahmed are interested in English literature.

c. Both Ali and Ahmed are interested in English literature, too.

Grade 12- Unit Seven - Grammar

20. Sami practises tennis. Sami practises football, too. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Sami practises both tennis and football, too.

b. Sami both practises tennis and football.

c. Sami practises both tennis and football.

21. Hassan speaks Spanish. Hassan writes Spanish, too. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Hassan both speaks and writes Spanish, too.

b. Hassan both speaks or writes Spanish.

c. Hassan both speaks and writes Spanish.

22. The hotel was terrible. The service was also terrible. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Both the hotel and the service was terrible.

b. Both the hotel and the service were terrible.

c. Both the hotel and the service were terrible also.

23. “Where are you going to spend your spring vacation?” (Change into reported speech)

a. My friend asked me where I was going to spend my spring vacation.

b. My friend asked me where I am going to spend my spring vacation.

c. My friend asked me where I spent my spring vacation.

24. “Will you do research on unemployment?” (Change into reported speech)

a. The journalist asked the experts if they are doing research on unemployment.

b. The journalist asked the experts if they will be doing research on unemployment.

c. The journalist asked the experts if they would do research on unemployment.

25. Khaled is interested in reading books. Omar is interested in reading books, too. (Join using: Both... and)

a. Both Khaled is interested in reading books and Omar, too.

b. Both Khaled and Omar are interested in reading books, too.

c. Both Khaled and Omar are interested in reading books.

26. "Where did you go last week?" (Change into reported speech)

a. My friend wanted to know where I had gone the week before.

b. My friend wanted to know where I have gone the week before.

c. My friend wanted to know where I was going the week before.

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

A- From a, b, c, and d, choose the correct response

1. Your neighbour intends to leave school and get a job

a. I think proper education helps you have better living conditions.

? b. Why don’t you research the causes of childhood obesity

c. Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

d. I totally agree.
2. Your brother spends a lot of time playing computer games

 ?a. Why don’t we visit the library today

b. The main disadvantage is having back pain and vision problems.

c. I will be planning our summer vacation very soon.

d. Thank you for your help.

3. Your mother offered you a very valuable birthday present

 ? a. Can I help you with anything

b. I’m so sorry, I didn’t know about the accident.

c. You should walk to the bus stop where you’ll find the store.

d. Thank you for that nice present.

4. Your classmate needs some information about life in the past

a. I believe we must respect the elderly.

b. If I were you, I would avoid unhealthy foods. 

? c. Why don’t you surf the Internet for more information

d. You should probably save your money.

5. People nowadays prefer the Internet as a form of communication

a. I totally agree. It is fast, easy, and available any time.

b. Thank you for being so thoughtful. You are very kind.

? c. How about going to the shopping mall this weekend

d. I would like to be a doctor when I grow up.

6. Your cousin wants to go camping with his friends but his father refuses.

a. I would really like to read the new mystery novel series.

b. That’s a great idea, let’s read more about it.

c. If I were you, I would obey him.

d. I apologise. I hope you can understand my situation.

Grade 12- Unit Seven – Language Functions

7. Your friend wants to know why you want to study medicine

a. I agree with you.

b. I will study medicine because I want to help sick people.

c. Thank you for being a great friend. I will never forget it.

? d. Why don’t we do the research paper together

8. Your friend says it’s very easy to find a good job after graduation

a. I don’t think that’s a good idea. Let’s think of something else.

b. The latest iPhone was released last September.

c. We should probably plan the birthday party soon.

d. You must get a high degree to get a good job.

B- Write what you would say in the following situations

9. Your friend wants to know why you have joined voluntary work

.............................................................................................................................................................

10. Your brother is driving without fastening the seat belt

.............................................................................................................................................................

11. Your classmate helped you with the school final project

.............................................................................................................................................................

12. Your cousin says that computer games have harmful effects

.............................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

SET BOOK QUESTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer

1.?  How can the elderly stay mentally fit

a. They can run for long distances.

b. They need to improve their cardiovascular system.

c. They have to keep their muscles supple.

d. They can ensure mental fitness by exercising their minds.

2. ? How can we show gratitude and respect to the elderly

a. Without old people, Kuwait would never become the country we know and love today.

b. Old people deserve our admiration and compassion.

c. By helping them perform simple tasks and by listening to their advice.

d. Because it is rare to find geriatric homes in the Arab world.

3.?  Why are geriatric homes rare in the Arab world

a. Old people should ensure a long life by staying active both mentally and physically.

b. Life expectancy has reached an average of 78 years.

c. Islam teaches children to honour their parents and show them compassion.

d. Many ailments that used to be fatal can now be easily cured.

4.  ? Why is it important to get enough sleep

a. It is essential for health and wellbeing.

b. It hinders the brain retain new information.

c. It depends on the quality of sleep and age.

d. Chronic sleep deprivation helps the immune system.

5.?  In your opinion, how can we keep physically fit

a. Running for a long distance negatively affects the cardiovascular system.

b. We don’t have to get enough sleep.

c. Staying active and avoiding bad habits are good ways to keep fit.

d. Sitting down with a book or crossword puzzle exercises our minds.

6.?  How does sleep help students do better in tests

a. They might gain weight and become obese.

b. They can concentrate in the class, and it helps retain information.

c. It alters the immune system including the activity of the body’s killer cells.

d. They feel drowsy during the day and lose concentration.

Grade 12- Unit Seven – Set Book

B- Answer the following questions

7. ? Why do you think life expectancy has increased in Kuwait in the recent years

......................................................................................................................................................

8.  ? How can we be practical in showing respect to the elderly

......................................................................................................................................................

9. ?  Why should we treat the elderly with reverence

......................................................................................................................................................

10.  ? How could chronic sleep deprivation affect the human body

......................................................................................................................................................

11. ? What are the factors that affect how much sleep we need

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Write on the following topic

Being grateful to the elderly is among the most common characteristics of humanity all over the world, irrespective of cultural and social differences. Therefore, family values are a part of people’s lifestyles

Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words), about the ways and reasons of showing gratitude and respect to the elderly

Outline (20 Marks)

Grade 12- Unit Seven – Expository Writing

Topic (100 Marks)

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

READING COMPREHENSION

A. From a, b, c and d choose the correct answer

1.  ? Which of the following would be the best title of the passage

a) The Food Stylist

b) Bright Lights & Humidity

c) How to Take Photos

d) Fast Food Commercials

Grade 12- Unit Seven – Reading Comprehension

2. : The underlined word “soggy” in the 3 rd paragraph means

a) wet

b) ugly

c) attractive

d) tasteless

3.  ? What does the underlined word ‘they’ in the 2 nd paragraph refer to

a) questions

b) millions of people

c) commercials

d) fast food companies

4. According to the passage, the food stylist’s job is to

a) make food products look perfect.

b) make the most delicious products.

c) cook tasty hamburgers.

d) cook the inside and outside of the bun.

5. ? According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE

a) It takes a few hours to shoot photos to produce a commercial.

b) The sesame seeds are carefully rearranged by the stylist on the bun.

c) The meat will remain moist only if the inside of the meat is left raw.

d) Glycerin is used to make the lettuce leaf and tomato slice look fresh.

B. With reference to the passage, answer the following questions

6.  ? Why are the menu items that you see in fast food commercials not edible

......................................................................................................................................................

7. ?  Why is the bun sprayed with a waterproofing solution

......................................................................................................................................................

8.  ? Why does the food stylist only cook the outside of the meat

......................................................................................................................................................

9. ? How are the grill marks made on the fast-food commercial
......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

SUMMARY MAKING

In a paragraph of FOUR sentences ONLY, summarise and paraphrase the passage above in answer to the following question:

 ? What are the benefits of Festivals

GRADE 12- UNIT SEVEN

TRANSLATION

 : Translate the following into good English

GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

VOCABULARY

A -From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the following sentences

1.  --------------Many people leave the countryside for the city causing rural

a) depopulation

 b) overcrowding

 c) metropolis

 d) infrastructure

2. Wars leave behind famine, disease and many terribly -------------- areas

a) astounded

 b) embarrassed

 c) deserted

 d) tranquil

3. My brother intends to set up a/an -------------- and import company after graduation

a) unemployment

 b) export

 c) depopulation

 d) glamour

4. The story books that the children read are on -------------- scale of difficulty

a) graduated

 b) deserted

 c) vacant

 d) advantageous

5. Old people move to the countryside to escape from the -------------- of city life

a) depopulation

 b) overcrowding

 c) almond

 d) export

6. My family have chosen to live here where all -------------- are available and quite handy.

a) hustle and bustle

 b) public services

c) odds and ends

 d) residents’ parking

7. Some rich people -------------- the way they live as they move from the city to the country

a) bestow

 b) narrate

 c) conceal

 d) reverse

8. People leave -------------- areas to find some better job opportunities in the city

a) embarrassed

 b) graduated

 c) rural

 d) palatial

9. The phenomenon of deserting the countryside is a major -------------- problem nowadays

a) palatial

 b) socioeconomic

 c) leafy

 d) picturesque

10. The government is trying hard to solve the problem of -------------- among young people

a) metropolis

 b) unemployment

 c) glamour

 d) almond

11. The house on sale is almost --------------. The buyer can receive it right now

a) astounded

 b) embarrassed

 c) graduated

 d) vacant

12. People who work in a great -------------- like London would not prefer to live there

a) metropolis

 b) unemployment

 c) depopulation

 d) export

13. The child was admired by all the audience for her ability to ------------- wonderful stories

a) reverse

 b) narrate 

c) conceal 

d) deserve

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Vocabulary

14. India is a -------------- populated country. Too many people live there

a) vice versa

 b) frequently

 c) densely 

d) prohibitively

15. After fifty years of city life, my father has decided to lead a /an ------------life in the country

a) leafy

 b) tranquil

 c) astounded

 d) embarrassed

16. We were -------------- to know about the manager’s decision of early retirement

a) astounded

 b) advantageous

 c) palatial

 d) deserted

17. I was really surprised to ------------ an old friend while walking on the beach yesterday.

a) do without

 b) do up

 c) make up

d) bump into

18. My classmate apologised for the -------------- he caused to the rest of the class

a) depopulation

 b) disturbance

 c) unemployment

 d) glamour

19. Being very tired of walking, we sat in a /an -------------- shade for a while to rest

a) vacant

 b) leafy

 c) embarrassed

 d) palatial

20. It was difficult to find a/an -------------- room in the hotel during the holiday season.

a) leafy

 b) vacant

 c) astounded

 d) embarrassed

21. My father’s long experience placed him in a/an ------ position to get the job easily

a) advantageous

 b) rural

 c) deserted

 d) tranquil

22. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, -------------- has risen dramaticallyworldwide

a) reverence

b) unemployment

c) infrastructure

d) glamour

23. Late-night phone calls are the biggest -------------- for me; once I wake up, I can't get back to sleep again

a) disturbance

 b) depopulation

 c) metropolis

 d) infrastructure

24. My grandparents spent their last holiday in a / an-------------------village in the UK

a) embarrassed

 b) graduated

 c) picturesque

 d) fatal

25. --------------Coffee is one of Brazil’s main 

a) almonds

 b) glamours

 c) exports

 d) hubs

26. Migrants everywhere are expected to face some -------------- challenges

a) socioeconomic

 b) rural

 c) picturesque

 d) deserted

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Vocabulary

27. Investment in the railway network would reduce -------------- on the roads

a) glamour

 b) overcrowding

 c) infrastructure

 d) metropolis

28. Many teenagers worldwide are usually attracted by the -------------- of city life

a) disturbance

 b) export

 c) glamour

 d) almond

29. Everyone was -------------- at how well the players performed at the final match

a) astounded

 b) leafy

 c) palatial

 d) vacant

B) Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(odds and ends / public services / densely / far and wide / residents’ parking / vice versa)

30. Manila is the most .............................. populated city in the world.

31.We have taken just about everything, but probably left some ........................ behind.

32.......................... For better communication, when someone talks, you should listen and 

33............................... should always be kept in good conditions to serve everyone in town.

34.Volunteers came from .............................. to help after the earthquake had hit the city.

B) Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(narrate / make it your own / infrastructure / almond / pluck up the courage / reverse)

35.I’d love to do a parachute jump, but I can’t .............................. to do so.

36.A famous Hollywood actor will .............................. the story in an audio book format.

37.Nutrition experts recommend eating raw, not roasted, ..................for its health benefits.

38.It will probably take years to .............................. the damage caused by pollution.

39.The war has damaged the country's ..................; rebuilding needs money and efforts.

B) Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(hub / make it your own / embarrassed / residents’ parking / hustle and bustle / palatial)

40. You can reuse the old carpet and .............................. to fit into the living room.

41. If I were a millionaire, I would certainly live in a .....................house overlooking the sea.

42. Students shouldn’t be ........................ in front of the class when they give a presentation.

43. London is the .............................. of Britain's financial world.

44. Some people enjoy the .............................. of shopping in street markets.

45. ...............................We need to move to a larger house with a suitable 

GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

GRAMMAR

A - From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable answer

1. Never -------------- so excited about a movie.

a) I have been

 b) I was

 c) have I been

 d) I had been

2. Little -------------- to be a millionaire.

a) did she expect

 b) she expected

 c) she had expected

 d) she has expected

3. Scarcely -------------- the room when the phone rang.

a) he entered

 b) he had entered

 c) he has entered

 d) had he entered

4. Rarely -------------- fast food.

a) I ate

 b) do I eat

 c) I had eaten

 d) I eat

5. No sooner -------------- the noise than we rushed to the spot

a) we had heard

 b) we heard

 c) had we heard

 d) we have heard

6. The tallest buildings in London are small -------------- those in New York

a) instead of 

b) but

 c) however

 d) in comparison with

7. -------------- I am a vegetarian, my whole family eats meat.

a) Whereas

 b) Instead of 

c) But

 d) However

8. Mary likes horror movies, -------------- Sally prefers light comedies.

a) but

 b) while

 c) instead of 

d) in comparison with

9. The engineers said the bridge was safe. --------------, no one wanted to risk crossing it.

a) Instead of

 b) Whereas

 c) In comparison with

 d) However

10. He went shopping alone -------------- waiting for me.

a) but

 b) however

 c) instead of

 d) whereas

11. Never -------------- visited such a beautiful beach.

a) I have

 b) have I

 c) do I

 d) did I

12. other languages, Japanese is so difficult to learn. --------------

a) Whereas

 b) But

 c) While

 d) In comparison with

13.She is looking for a babysitter -------------- can take care of her child while she is at work.

a) whose

 b) which

 c) who

 d) where

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Grammar

14.I really loved the Turkish restaurant -------------- we had lunch last Friday

a) whose

 b) which

 c) who

 d) where

15.Hardly -------------- the e-mail when he got the approval

a) had he sent

 b) he had sent

 c) does he send

 d) he sends

16.The taxi, -------------- will take you to the airport, should be here at 7 a.m.

a) where

 b) who

 c) which

 d) when

17.Spring is the time of the year .................. the desert turns from yellow to green

a) where

 b) who

 c) which

 d) when

18.I am not going out tonight. --------------, we can meet tomorrow if you like

a) Whereas

 b) However

 c) Instead of 

d) In comparison with

B - From a, b, and c, choose the correct answer as required

19.Saad not only studies to be a pilot, but he is also a successful athlete. (Begin with: Not only)

a) Not only does Saad study to be a pilot, but he is also a successful athlete.

b) Not only did Saad study to be a pilot, but he is also a successful athlete.

c) Not only has Saad studied to be a pilot, but he is also a successful athlete.

20. “Charity begins at home” is a proverb. It means we must help our relatives and family members first. (Join using: which)

a) “Charity begins at home” which is a proverb it means we must help our relatives and family members first.

b) “Charity begins at home” is a proverb which means we must help our relatives and family members first.

c) “Charity begins at home” is a proverb which it means we must help our relatives and family members first.

21.I sent an email to my lawyer. He lives in Kuwait City. (Join using: who)

a) I sent an email to my lawyer who he lives in Kuwait City.

b) I sent an email to my lawyer. He who lives in Kuwait City.

c) I sent an email to my lawyer who lives in Kuwait City.

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Grammar

22.She has never been to such a luxurious hotel. (Begin with Never)

a) Never has she been to such a luxurious hotel.

b) Never she has been to such a luxurious hotel.

c) Never she had been to such a luxurious hotel.

23.I like Italian food very much. My brother dislikes it. (Join using: whereas)

a) I like Italian food very much. My brother whereas dislikes it.

b) I like Italian food very much, whereas my brother dislikes it.

c) I whereas like Italian food very much my brother dislikes it.

24.We couldn’t go out because it was so cold. (Start with “So”)

a) So cold it was that we couldn’t go out.

b) So cold was it that we couldn’t go out.

c) So cold it was so we couldn’t go out.

25. English is written from the left. French is written from the left. (Start with “like”)

a) Like English, is French written from the left.

b) Like English, French is written from the left.

c) Like English, French is not written from the left.

GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

A. From a, b, c and d, choose the correct response

1. Your friend wants to know why your family have moved to a new area

a. Because they want to have some peace and quiet.

b. I think they are complaining about the noise in the new area.

c. The main reason is that it would take them more time to get to work

d. In comparison with the city centre, this area is horrible to live in.

2.Your uncle asks about your opinion of the house he’s built in the village.

a. I don’t think my brother has enough money to buy a new house.

b. Instead of staying at home, let’s go out and have fun.

c. Life in the city could be less stressful if there was less noise.

d. I think you’ve found the perfect place for you.

3.You believe that the location of your house has many advantages.

a. There is much traffic in the area we live in.

b. We have nearby supermarkets and perfect viewing.

c. I believe that you can use the GPS to find your destination.

d. In the end, you’ll be more successful if you work hard.

4. A friend argues that living in the country is not advantageous. You are against him.

a. I really think you should be happy for reusing old buildings.

b. You are right. Living in the city is not interesting at all.

c. You are mistaken. People enjoy fresh air and peace of mind there.

d. It is true as we can’t find any means of entertainment there.

5. Your teacher asks you to compare the city centre with the suburbs

! a. In comparison with the city centre, the suburbs are very quiet, sir

b. The flat is in a much more convenient location than the house

c. Never have I been so annoyed as when I lost my way to the city centre

d. In my opinion, it is better to change both the wall paint and the furniture

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Language Functions

Write what you would say in the following situations

6. You are stating the disadvantages of emigrating to the city.

...........................................................................................................................................................

7. You want to explain to a friend of yours why you prefer to live in a big villa.

...........................................................................................................................................................

8. Your teacher asked you to compare city life with village life.

...........................................................................................................................................................

9. An estate agent is showing you around a house you do not like.

...........................................................................................................................................................

10. A decorator has painted your kitchen the wrong colour.

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GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

SET BOOK QUESTIONS

From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer

1.  ?  Why do you think many people move from the village to the city

a) To find better paid jobs.

b) Because they can’t farm their land.

c) To buy their houses and make money out of them.

d) Because they wanted to leave their homes vacant.

2.  ? What’s meant by “rural depopulation

a) Buying holiday or weekend homes in the countryside.

b) A socioeconomic problem caused by unemployment in cities.

c) Moving from the city to the countryside to avoid overcrowding.

d) Emigrating to the city, leaving villages and farms vacant and deserted.

3.  ? Why do many people move from the city to the countryside

a) Because they can’t have their own holiday resorts there.

b) To find better business opportunities among villagers.

c) To escape from the overcrowding, pollution, and tension of city life.

d) Because farming in the countryside has become less and less profitable.

4. ? How could city life be made less stressful for the people who live there

a) By bearing all the disturbance caused by horn beeps.

b) By making the countryside an attractive place to live in.

c) By creating less employment opportunities for the youth.

d) By spending time in green spaces and walking or cycling to work.

5.  ? What advantages are there to living in a city

a) Lack of famous restaurants and shopping centres.

b) Job opportunities, attractions, entertainment and medical care.

c) More compact houses and more expensive urban areas to live in.

d) The overcrowding, pollution and tension everywhere.

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Set Book

Answer the following questions

6.  ? How would you describe life in big cities

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7.?  What makes life in big cities stressful for the people who live there

......................................................................................................................................................

8. ? Why do many people prefer to live in the countryside

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9.  ? What would you miss most about city life if you moved to a country area

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10.?  What attracts people to choose living in a certain house or flat

......................................................................................................................................................

11. ?  What is the negative impact of rural depopulation

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GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

: Write on the following topic

Some people believe that living in the countryside has no advantages. Others, however, find a lot of benefits in living in the countryside.
Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) presenting both views and stating your own position on the issue.

Outline (20 Marks)

Grade 12- Unit Eight  – Argumentative Writing

Topic (100 Marks)

GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

READING COMPREHENSION

Grade 12- Unit Eight – Reading Comprehension

 : From a, b, c and d choose the correct answer

1. The best title for the passage could be

a) Chicago World’s Fair

b) Ferris Wheel, a Relaxing Ride

c) The Thrill of a Roller Coaster

d) Santa Monica Pier

2. The underlined word " improved" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to 

a) published

b) stretched

c) developed

d) disturbed

3.  : The underlined word " it" in the 3 rd paragraph refers to

a) the fair

b) the size

c) the ride

d) Ferris wheel

4.  : The purpose of the writer is to

a) explain the history of Ferris wheels and why he likes them.

b) persuade the readers to ride the thrilling rollercoaster.

c) inform the readers about Chicago World Fair exhibits.

d) entertain the reader with a story about Singapore Flyer.

5. ?  Which of the following words best describes the writer’s feelings when he rides Ferris Wheel

a) thrilled

b) excited

c) relaxed

d) terrified

: B) With reference to the passage, answer the following questions

6.?  According to the 2 nd paragraph, when are Ferris wheels gorgeous to look at

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7. ?  Why does the writer describe The Ferris Wheel as “quite complex”

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8.  ? What does the writer enjoy doing at the top of The Ferris Wheel
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9. ?  How does the Singapore Flyer differ from the first Ferris Wheel
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GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

SUMMARY MAKING

In a paragraph of FOUR sentences ONLY, summarise and paraphrase the passage above in answer to the following question.

 ? How do some animals survive cold winter

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GRADE 12- UNIT EIGHT

TRANSLATION

Translate the following into proper English

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

VOCABULARY

 : A -From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the following sentences

1.  ................... .I am sorry! I can’t attend your graduation party right now. My car is still being repaired in the mechanic’s

a) workshop

 b) biography

 c) cookery

 d) pottery

2. Each person's genetic code is .................. except in the case of identical twins.

a) immobile

 b) unique

 c) ungentlemanly

 d) substandard

3. .................. .For more information about Shakespeare, I recommend you to read his 

a) biography

 b) workshop

 c) cookery

 d) pottery

4. A lot of luxurious ..................goods are manufactured by modern machines in our factory.

a) substandard

 b) immobile

 c) ungentlemanly

 d) mass-produced

5. Sara can't send the paper and she needs to .................. the fax machine first.

a) fix

 b) promote

 c) socialise

 d) appoint

6. New ..................books always offer various ways of making meals.

a) doctorate

 b) biography

 c) cookery

 d) degree

7.  .................. He feels sorry as the economic growth has been substantially

a) in parallel

 b) below par

 c) call the shots

 d) toe the line

8. Most schools have .................. new teachers of different subjects this year.

a) appointed

 b) resigned

 c) socialised

 d) fixed

9. His new job leaves him with little time to .................. with people and have fun.

a) fix

 b) appoint

 c) resign

 d) socialise

10. Rana got a .................. in history from Cairo University.

a) master's degree

 b) parliament

 c) bill

 d) snooker

11. She has got a .................. in Physics from Norwich University.

a) bill

 b) doctorate

 c) pottery

 d) snooker

12. When a ................. is passed in parliament, it becomes a law.

a) bill

b) biography

c) doctorate 

d) degree

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Vocabulary

13. The ................. members will vote for the new law about traffic rules before issuing it

a) biography

 b) parliament

 c) cookery

 d) pottery

14. Foods and beverages are ................. served in the Holy Month of Ramadan in all mosques.

a) vice versa

 b) seamlessly

 c) customarily 

d) densely

15.  ........... .Due to her outstanding education, Massouma Al Mubarak was given the health

a) portfolio 

b) snooker

 c) craftsman

 d) bill

16. In spite of his ................. performance, he was asked to plan for the next project!

a) call the shots

 b) below par

 c) toe the line

 d) neck and neck.

17. Last year, she decided to ................. and direct her own movies.

a) call the shots

 b) below par

 c) toe the line

 d) neck and neck.

18. In this company, a person should ................. if he or she wants to keep the job.

a) call the shots

 b) below par

 c) toe the line

 d) neck and neck.

19. The two tennis school teams were ................. in the final competitions. They did well.

a) neck and neck

 b) below par

 c) call the shots

 d) toe the line

20. He likes to spend his time playing ................. or chess with his friends.

a) bill

 b) snooker

 c) pottery

 d) workshop

21. The old manager was asked to ................. due to his health problems.

a) resign

 b) appoint

 c) promote

 d) fix

22. The new ................. will arrive on Monday. We should all be there to meet him.

a) snooker

 b) parliament

 c) bill

 d) minister

23. She has recently obtained a ................. in philosophy from the United Kingdom.

a) degree

 b) bill

 c) pottery

 d) snooker

24. Some players are dismissed from the match for their ................. conduct.

a) unique

 b) immobile

 c) ungentlemanly

 d) mass-produced

25. My friend remained ................. and unable to move anywhere after the shock.

a) immobile

 b) ungentlemanly

 c) unique

 d) custom-made

26. .......……I requested some items online and they were sent to me by 

a) mail order

 b) pottery

 c) parliament

 d) biography

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Vocabulary

27. The cold has already made ................. living conditions even worse.

a) immobile

 b) custom-made

 c) contemporary

 d) substandard

28. People nowadays don't ................. with their neighbours as much as they used to.

a) socialise

 b) promote

 c) resign

 d) appoint

29............ . With this application, you can combine multiple pages into one document very 

a) customarily

 b) seamlessly

 c) frequently

 d) densely

30. The government should do more to ....................the sector of agriculture.

a) promote

 b) resign

 c) socialise

 d) put to

31. ................. .Last year, I visited museums in many countries that have a collection of clay 

a) degree

 b) workshop

 c) pottery 

d) doctorate

32. The man stood on the .................and began to speak to the huge crowd.

a) platform

 b) parliament

 c) bill

 d) snooker

33. Practising daily sports .................with going on diet can change your life.

a) call the shots

 b) below par

 c) in parallel

 d) toe the line

34. In the past, many people worked as ................. , building boats for example.

a) craftsmen

 b) biographies

 c) doctorates

 d) degrees

35. In some societies, the .................music is dominating the youths. They are fond of it.

a) immobile

 b) contemporary

 c) substandard 

d) ungentlemanly

36. ! This sweet dish has a/an .................mixture of tastes and flavours. It's strange

a) unusual

 b) immobile

 c) substandard

 d) ungentlemanly

37. My mother always buys .................clothes which are expensive and of high quality.

a) immobile

b) substandard

c) custom-made

 d) competent

38. In spite of being young, she is mentally .................and able to decide on her own.

a) competent

 b) ungentlemanly

 c) immobile

 d) substandard

39. The .............................shape of Nasser's new car made it different from other cars.

a) ungentlemanly

 b) immobile

 c) competent

 d) unusual

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Vocabulary

40. The singer who is standing on the .....................................is really a star.

a) platform

 b) craftsman

 c) workshop

 d) biography

41. .................I took most of the big things to the new house, but I forgot to take my lovely

a) craftsman 

b) parliament

 c) pottery 

d) bill

42. He .................from the company in order to take a more challenging job

a) resigned

 b) promoted 

c) fixed

 d) appointed

43. Unfortunately, our team's performance was .................in the world race. They lost it

a) unique

 b) immobile

 c) substandard

 d) mass-produced

B -Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(competent / workshop / unusual / cookery / customarily / seamlessly)

44. .................................. .The workers have already parted gold from silver in the 

45. They ................................ go camping side by side with their relatives every year

46. I need a/an ...................................... mechanic to fix my car brakes

47. Women in the past excelled at ................... as ordering food wasn’t an option on those days

48. All arrangements have been taken, so we can move ........................... from theory to practice

C -Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(biography / substandard / fix / resign / unique / bill)

49. There is a new .............................. about labour laws under discussion by the ministers

50. The ......................................... of great figures contains lessons for people to learn from

51. Our graduation party was ...................................... for all of us and our families as well 

52. The English teacher had to ..................... as he became too old to stand for hours in classes

53. Despite all attempts, no one could ........................... the network errors. The engineers had to ask for help from specialised companies

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

GRAMMAR

A- From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable answer

1  ? ................. Instead of buying a new bicycle, why don't you have your old one 

a) had fixed

 b) would fix

 c) fixing

 d) fixed

2. We had our house ................ last year

a) painting

 b) was painted

 c) painted

 d) paint

3. We need to have some work ................ on our car, and we're looking for a good mechanic.

a) had done

 b) doing

 c) done

 d) did

4. We need to have our computer ................ out for viruses.

a) checked

 b) had checked

 c) been checking

 d) been checked

5. I ................ my phone repaired after I had dropped it.

a) have

 b) had

 c) will have

 d) would have

6. Jane will have the curtains ................ at the dry cleaner tomorrow.

a) cleaned

 b) had cleaned

 c) been cleaning

 d) been cleaned

7. She had to have her phone number ...........................because she was receiving calls from a stranger.

a) was changed

 b) changes

 c) will change

 d) changed

8. Fatma always has her car .........................by car wash services.

a) washed

 b) will wash

 c) would wash

 d) washing

9. He had his suits ................ by the tailor.

a) make

 b) making

 c) made 

d) would make

10................... . Can I use your car? I’m having mine 

a) repaired

 b) repair

 c) repairing

 d) to repair

11. When I was a child, I ........................go swimming in the lake.

a) am used to

 b) use to

 c) used to

 d) get used to

12. I ....................... live near my school, but now I can’t go on foot.

a) used to

 b) am used to

 c) use to

 d) will use to

13.?  Did you ................ to play Dawwama when you were a child

a) use

 b) use to

 c) uses to 

d) used to

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Grammar

14. I ................ have few friends. Now I have too many.

a) use to

 b) used to

 c) am used to

 d) am used

15. In the past, people didn't ................ travel by plane.

a) use to

 b) used to

 c) using to

 d) get used to

16. I think people used to ................ their time listening to the radio.

a) spent

 b) spend

 c) spending 

d) have spent

17.  ? you use to eat many sweets when you were a child................ 

a) Do

 b) Did

 c) Are

 d) Will

18. We used to have our rooms ................ , but now we clean them ourselves.

a) cleaned

 b) clean

 c) cleaning

 d) to clean

19. Our ancestors used to ................ in pearl industry.

a) work

 b) have worked

 c) working

 d) worked

20. Let's help the needy in our neighbourhood; our grandfathers ................ do so in the past.

a) used to

b) were used to

c) are using to

d) have used to

21. I will have my laptop ................ next Friday.

a) fixing

 b) fixed

 c) had fixed 

d) been fixed

22. You should have your notebooks ................ before you start studying.

a) completing

 b) complete

 c) completed 

d) been completed

23. This lady used to ................ good pieces of advice on T.V.

a) give 

b) giving

 c) have given

 d) gave

B- From a, b, and c, choose the correct answer as required

24. Ali will repair his car tomorrow. (Change into causative)

a) Ali will have his car repaired tomorrow.

b) Ali will be repairing his car tomorrow.

c) Ali will have repaired his car tomorrow.

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Grammar

25. The mechanic checked the brakes of my car. (Change into causative)

a) I had checked the brakes of my car.

b) I had to check the brakes of my car.

c) I had the brakes of my car checked.

26. She used to make dress patterns when she was young. (Form a question)

? a) How did she use to dress when she was young

? b) When did she use to dress when she was young

? c) What did she use to make when she was young

27. He used to play the piano very well. (Make Negative)

a) He isn’t used to playing the piano very well.

b) He doesn’t use to play the piano very well.

c) He didn’t use to play the piano very well.

28. !He was ........................... about the details of the drawing. It was amazing

(Choose the correct word form)

! a) He was care about the details of the drawing. It was amazing

! b) He was careless about the details of the drawing. It was amazing

! c) He was careful about the details of the drawing. It was amazing

29. ! The movie was really ......................! I wouldn’t blink my eyes

(Choose the correct word form)

! a) The movie was really enjoy! I wouldn’t blink my eyes

! b) The movie was really enjoyable! I wouldn’t blink my eyes

! c) The movie was really enjoyment! I wouldn’t blink my eyes

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct response

1. A friend of yours says that life will change completely in the future.

a- I think it will be much easier.

b- I think you need to change your car.

c- I think life is not good without friends.

d- I think your words are completely changed.

2. You have the choice either to join a university or to start a business with your father.

a- I think I need to take a day off.

b- As I see it, business can make you wealthy.

c- It is better for my father to start a business.

d- My father can’t join any university.

3. One of your classmates thinks that global warming has no effect on the environment.

? a- That’s great! Can you show me where it took place

b- That’s totally unacceptable! You can choose your classmates.

c- That fuss about unemployment again! It has already been solved.

d- That sounds incorrect; it's a serious issue that needs urgent solutions.

4. A friend of yours asked you to describe your last trip to Japan.

a- It was a nice description of Japan.

b- It took me 10 days to return home.

c- It was amazing, and I got a lot of information.

d- It was my birthday, so I decided to go to Turkey.

5. Your brother wanted to know how to improve his listening skills.

a- Listening to music regularly calms your mind.

b- Listening to the elderly helps you gain experience.

c- You should first listen to native speakers regularly.

d- You should listen to this breaking news. Man landed on Mars.

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Language Functions

6. A report says that Old Kuwaiti houses are pulled down and replaced with modern buildings.

a- That's true. They cost a lot of money.

b- Old Kuwaitis worked in diving, pearling and building boats.

c- Old Kuwaitis used to drink Arabic coffee every day with guests.

!d- We should not pull down old houses as they are Kuwaiti heritage

7. Your teacher asked you how you did your last research.

? a- What about working on it together

b- My last research was about old healthy lifestyle.

c- I thought that the teacher had done some research about it.

d- I've read many books and looked over a lot of various websites.

B- Write what you would say in the following situations

8. A man wants to know how you could fix the defects of your computer.
...........................................................................................................................................................

9. Your classmate asks you which club you intend to join.
...........................................................................................................................................................

10. A friend of yours asks you to describe the new features of the new mobile phone.
...........................................................................................................................................................

11. You are describing your brother's graduation party to your friend.
...........................................................................................................................................................

12. A TV presenter wants you to compare recent games to games of old Kuwaitis.
...........................................................................................................................................................

13. Your teachers would like to know about your father’s past career and life.
...........................................................................................................................................................

14. Your family would like to know about your plans for study after graduation from High School.
...........................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

SET BOOK QUESTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer

1. ? Why do most people prefer restoring old buildings to building new ones

a) They are houses for workshops and arts.

b) They can be used for training the young people.

c) People can socialise and make groups.

d) They are part of the country’s heritage.

2. ? How did 'Bayt Lothan ' get its name

a) It was a place where ships could take refuge from storms.

b) It was a place for gathering and chatting.

c) People used to make it a place for training.

d) People in the past loved this name.

3. ?  What are the creative uses of home computers

a) Chatting over the net.

b) Designing magazines and producing posters.

c) Taking different photos.

d) Dealing with technical problems.

4. ? In what way do young people amuse themselves nowadays

a) They spend time playing computer games.

b) They can play Amber.

c) They play games using beads and shells.

d) They like learning about lifestyles.

5.?  What details may a biography of a person include

a) A number of people he or she knows.

b) Talents and desires.

c) Address and house description.

d) Career, personal details and achievements.

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Set Book

6. ?  What art lessons could one take in Bayt Lothan

a) Dancing ballet.

b) Building blocks.

c) Pottery, Photography and Arabic calligraphy.

d) Singing traditional songs.

7.?  How does Bayt Lothan help in reviving the art in Kuwait

a) It is new and shows different arts.

b) Lothan means the shelters.

c) It nurtures arts and exhibits artistic work.

d) Children can socialise in it.

8. ? How did people spend their leisure time in the past

a) They browsed the Internet and watched movies.

b) They travelled to different countries.

c) They visited the National Museums and the Scientific Centre.

d) They played traditional games and sat around the fires to tell stories.

B- Answer the following questions

9.?  How have traditional pastime and leisure activities changed in modern world/Kuwait

......................................................................................................................................................

10- ? How is Bayt Lothan, an old house, serving new purposes

......................................................................................................................................................

11-?  What kind of workshops and lessons are held in Bayt Lothan

......................................................................................................................................................

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Set Book

12-?  How is Dr. Massouma Al-Muabarak a walking example to follow

......................................................................................................................................................

13- ? What is the difference between a biography and autobiography

......................................................................................................................................................

14-?  What were the characteristics of games in the past of Kuwait

......................................................................................................................................................

15-?  Why is it so important to keep in touch with our past
......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

Write on the following topic: (Argumentative)

Some people call for the restoration of old buildings while others are totally against the idea.
Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) discussing the arguments for and against restoring old buildings and showing your own opinion.
Outline (20 Marks)

Grade 12- Unit Nine  – Argumentative Writing

Topic (100 Marks)

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

READING COMPREHENSION

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Reading Comprehension

A- From a, b, c and d choose the correct answer
1. ?  Which of the following would be the best title of the passage

a) Headaches: Types and Treatments

b) Research About Headaches

c) Experimented Cures and Treatments

d) Dangerous and Fatal Headaches

2. The underlined word "analyse" in the 5 th paragraph is closest in meaning to

a) fight

b) shake

c) complete

d) diagnose

3. The underlined word "them” in the 1 st paragraph refers to

a) women

b) men

c) migraine headaches

d) white spots

4. One of the following statements could be understood from the 1 st paragraph

a) All headaches are of the same type and treatment.

b) All headaches start in the same place but need different treatment.

c) Headaches have various types and different treatments according to their types.

d) Headaches, that are called migraine headaches, could only be cured by sleep.

5.  ? What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage

a) To inform us about various types of headaches and their treatment.

b) To show us how migraine headaches are treated in women.

c) To warn us against the effects of tensions at work, school or home.

d) To advise us about the best ways to analyse our daily routines.

Grade 12- Unit Nine – Reading Comprehension

B- With reference to the passage, answer the following questions

6.  ? Why should patients realise that there is no magic cure for headaches

......................................................................................................................................................

7. What are the symptoms of Cluster headaches

......................................................................................................................................................
 

8. ? What should a person do if he/she has frequent headaches

......................................................................................................................................................

9. ? How do doctors diagnose the various types of headaches

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

SUMMARY MAKING

In a paragraph of FOUR sentences ONLY, summarise and paraphrase the previous text in answer to the following question

? What preventive measures should be taken during the COVID-19 pandemic
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GRADE 12- UNIT NINE

TRANSLATION

Translate the following sentences into good English

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

VOCABULARY

A- From a, b, c, and d, choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the following sentences

1. Zed Al Refai was able to ................. the highest peak in the Alps.

a) highlight

 b) assist

 c) ascend

 d) crave

2. We couldn't get anywhere in our ................. to convince my friend not to travel abroad.

a) attempt

 b) summit

 c) elite

 d) arson

3. Some mountain climbers reach some ................. heights and lose concentration.

a) unconscious

 b) dizzying

 c) alight 

d) austere

4. A surgeon from the ................ will perform a complex and critical surgery.

a) attempt

 b) summit

 c) elite 

d) arson

5. He had complained of ................. after his tough schedule over the past week.

a) exhaustion

 b) feat

 c) mountaineer

 d) arson

6. Under ................. weather, the mountain climbers were obliged to cancel their expedition.

a) extreme

 b) dizzying

 c) alight

 d) visible

7. .................If any white dots appear in your hands or feet, it's the first sign of 

a) attempt

 b) frost-bite

 c) mountaineer 

d) arson

8. Some studies ................. issues that need urgent attention and solutions.

a) highlight

 b) traverse

 c) ascend

 d) crave

9 ? .How did you expect us to go on such a/an ................. expeditions

a) perilous

 b) dizzying

 c) alight 

d) visible

10. The ................. of the road began immediately after the storm had destroyed it.
a) summit

b) reconstruction

c) mountaineer 

d) elite

11. Many people don't think it is dangerous to ................. the highest mountains.

a) scale

 b) entail

 c) highlight

 d) crave

12. Heavy clouds had gathered over the ................. of Mount Everest.

a) attempt

b) reconstruction

c) mountaineer 

d) summit

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Vocabulary

13. My friend is ................. with loss of appetite after having a fast-food meal.

a) afflicted 

b) extreme

 c) perilous 

d) visible

14. The heavy fire in the building was kept ................. all night.

a) austere

 b) extreme

 c) alight

 d) fatigued

15. Ten classrooms were burnt in the ................. attack, and three firefighters were injured.

a) attempt

 b) feat

 c) mountaineer

 d) arson

16. The explorers managed to complete their expedition in spite of the ................. weather.

a) fatigued

 b) dizzying 

c) alight

 d) austere

17. We've just ................. an old friend. We haven't seen him for ages.

a) come round

 b) come across

 c) come down

 d) come up

18. It was a disappointing display, and we were fortunate to ................. a point.

a) come over

 b) come across

 c) come down

 d) come away with

19. House prices have ................. in recent months because of COVID-19.

a) come round

 b) come across

 c) come down

 d) come away with

20. When I was young, my cousin used to ................. to our house.

a) come over

 b) come across

 c) come down

 d) come round

21. My sister’s husband hasn't yet ................. after the operation.

a) come down

 b) come across

 c) come round 

d) come away with

22. Never expect him to ................. with a brilliant idea.

a) come over

 b) come across

 c) come down

 d) come up

23. I felt ................. after a wonderful morning of skiing.

a) extreme

 b) exhilarated

 c) alight

 d) austere

24. The ................. travellers fell asleep after their cross-continent journey.

a) fatigued 

b) extreme

 c) alight

 d) austere

25. International trade routes ................. the seas, connecting all continents.

a) scale

 b) traverse

 c) highlight

 d) crave

26. When I got up this morning, the moon was still ................. in the sky.

a) extreme

 b) fatigued

 c) visible

 d) austere

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Vocabulary

27. I would like you to ................. me with my gardening as I’m not that good at it.

a) scale

 b) assist 

c) highlight

 d) crave

28. He focused his .............................. to see far-away things more clearly.

a) attempts

 b) feats

 c) mountaineers

 d) binoculars

29. She's struggling to ................. the heavy workload with the new job.

a) cope with

 b) come round

 c) come down

 d) come away with

30. I ................. having dinner in one of the Mediterranean restaurants.

a) scale

 b) traverse

 c) ascend

 d) crave

31. The lava coming out of the volcano will begin to ................. the city in six hours.

a) engulf

 b) entail

 c) highlight

 d) crave

32. The new project will ................. a lot of work to submit it on time.

a) engulf 

b) traverse

 c) entail 

d) crave

33. Volunteers showed an amazing ................. by saving many lives during the war.

a) attempt 

b) feat 

c) mountaineer

 d) summit

34. He had complained of exhaustion after his ................. schedule over the past week.

a) gruelling 

b) fatigued

 c) visible

 d) austere

35. The ................. broke his leg while climbing a cliff and was hospitalized for a month.

a) attempt

 b) feat

 c) mountaineer

 d) summit

36. She's a/an................. student. She decided to study abroad despite her financial problems.

a) extreme

 b) strong-willed

 c) fatigued

 d) unconscious

37. Her flight has just ................. on the arrivals board.

a) come round

 b) come over

 c) come across

 d) come up

38. My friend had been ................. for three days after the accident.

a) unconscious

 b) alight

 c) visible

 d) extreme

39. I have struggled under ................. difficulties for a long time.

a) exhilarated

 b) alight

 c) visible

 d) extreme

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Vocabulary

40.  .................The museum has reopened after nearly two years of

a) attempt

 b) summit

 c) reconstruction

 d) elite

B- Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

( come away with - mountaineers - cope with - perilous - alight - feats)

41. Many people find it hard to ................... change; they prefer familiarity.

42. Experienced ................... know that anything can happen on a mountain.

43. The country roads are quite ................... . We have to drive carefully.

44.  .................Any kind of open fire needs enough amount of fuel to keep it 

45. People who have taken similar tests have ......................... varying results.

C- Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

( assist – fatigued – austere – elite – crave – exhaustion )

46. My parents always ................... my sister with her homework.

47. Some workers felt great ................... after long hours of heavy work.

48. Our government took ................... economic measures to stop inflation.

49. My friends and I always ................... to eat homemade meals.

50. The player looked ................... after hard preparation for the competition.

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

GRAMMAR

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the most suitable answer

1. I had to have a break. I .................................... for so long.

a) am driving

 b) have driven

 c) had been driving

 d) drive

2. Before we parked our car, we ................................. the ticket.

a) collect

 b) have collected

 c) had collected 

d) are collecting

3. The roads were blocked in the morning. It ........................... all night.

a) had been raining

 b) rained

 c) rains

 d) is raining

4. They got to the beach after they .............................. for hours.

a) walked

 b) have walked

 c) had been walking

 d) walk

5. It was .............................. a wonderful expedition that I will never forget it.

a) so

 b) very 

c) too

 d) such

6. When we moved to the new town, our neighbours ................................ there for ages.

a) had been living

 b) have lived

 c) live 

d) lived

7. We ............................... the contract before the meeting ended.

a) had signed

 b) have signed 

c) sign

 d) signed

8. My cousin couldn't read the map because he ..................... his glasses at home.

a) was leaving

 b) left 

c) had been leaving

 d) had left

9. ................................By the time we got to the theatre, the play had already 

a) started

 b) been starting

 c) has started 

d) starting

10. When I got to her birthday party, my friends ....................... somewhere else

a) had gone

 b) have gone

 c) are going

 d) go

11................................ When we arrived at the cinema, the film 

a) starts

 b) had started

 c) starts 

d) has started

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Grammar

12. Mountaineers were fatigued because they .............................. for two days.

a) climb

 b) have climbed

 c) climbed

 d) had been climbing

13. I felt ill because I ................................. six cups of coffee.

a) have drunk

 b) had drunk

 c) drink

 d) have been drinking

14. Before my last exam, I ....................................... all day, so I was tired.

a) study

 b) had studied

 c) had been studying

 d) have been studying

B- From a, b and c, choose the correct answer as required between brackets

15. The restaurant was expensive. I decided not to go there anymore. (Use: so......that)

a. The restaurant so was expensive that I decided not to go there anymore.

b. The restaurant was so expensive that I decided not to go there anymore.

c. So the restaurant was expensive that I decided not to go there anymore.

16. When I arrived at the airport, I ............................................... (Complete the sentence)

a. I realised I have forgot my passport

b. I realised I forget my passport

c. I realised I had forgotten my passport

17. My sister (study) English for three years when she took the exam. (Correct the verb)

a. My sister is studying English for three years when she took the exam.

b. My sister had been studying English for three years when she took the exam.

c. My sister will be studying English for three years when she took the exam.

18. On her first flight, my mother was nervous because she had never (travel) before. (Correct the verb)

a. On her first flight, my mother was nervous because she had never travelled before.

b. On her first flight, my mother was nervous because she never travels before.

c. On her first flight, my mother was nervous because she is never travelling before.

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct response

1. Your friend asks you about the qualities needed to be a mountaineer.

a. You have to collect a lot of money and be famous.

b. You need to be in good health and have determination.

c. You should be well prepared for the expedition.

d. You have to highlight the importance of protecting the environment.

2. Your brother wants to know one of the difficulties that sportsmen face during competitions.

a. It's a difficult moment to have many friends.

b. Sportsmen enjoy the competitive atmosphere.

c. A major problem would be related to tough trainings.

d. I advise you to discover the difficulties they face.

3. Some people think that mountain climbing is a dangerous sport.

a. I think they are right.

b. It's an easy sport.

c. It's a winter sport.

d. You should go to snowy areas.

4. You discussed with your classmates the preparations for the camping.

a. I would prepare sandwiches and water.

b. The weather is hot and windy.

c. We can have nice moments.

d. It's not a good idea to go there.

5. Your English teacher wants to know the reason behind changing the school.

a. It's a good place to visit and relax.

b. There are a lot of good persons in the area.

c. I could have a lot of friends in my current school.

d. I would like to change school because I don't feel at ease.

6. You want to camp in the desert, but your parents refuse the idea.

a. Many people do not like the place.

b. Come on, please. It's a good opportunity to enjoy my holiday.

c. It's a little bit risky to spend the night in the desert.

d. You can go, but you should call us as soon as you arrive.

7. One of your friends does not know where he has to carry on his study.

a. I think it's better to study in England to improve your English.

b. It's a good place to enjoy yourself.

c. The book you chose can't help you to get high marks.

d. It's better to study medicine rather than engineering.

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Language Functions

8. Your cousin wants to watch a film after a long day of work.

a. Working for a long time is good for your health.

b. That's a good idea to enjoy oneself.

c. I advise you to stop working.

d. It could be better to carry on working.

9. Your brother wants to know why some people push themselves to extreme limits.

a. You need to be well prepared.

b. It's not a risky sport.

c. I think they like to be famous.

d. It's a good place to discover.

10. There's a heavy rain and your friend wants to go back home.

a. The rain is very useful.

b. People like rainy weather.

c. There are pros and cons.

d. It's better to stay until the rain stops.

B- Write what you would say in the following situations

11. Your teacher asks you about how to prepare yourself for an expedition.

...........................................................................................................................................................

12. Your classmates ask you about the difficulties you may face while climbing a mountain.

...........................................................................................................................................................

13. A friend of yours wants to start an extreme sport.

...........................................................................................................................................................

14. Your sister thinks that climbing mountains is a very perilous sport.

...........................................................................................................................................................

15. Your uncle wants to know your opinion about studying abroad.

...........................................................................................................................................................

16. A friend of yours says that climbing Mount Everest is an easy task.

...........................................................................................................................................................

17. Your cousin falls and injures himself after trying to climb a wall.

...........................................................................................................................................................

18. You want to join an expedition and need to persuade your father.

...........................................................................................................................................................

19. Someone says that extreme sports are more enjoyable than other sports.

...........................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

SET BOOK QUESTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer

1. ? What are the climbers’ aims in climbing the seven mountains

a) They want to inspire other Arabs to practise such sports.

b) One of their aims is to try harming themselves.

c) They like to feel the frost-bite.

d) They take the adventure to just take selfies on the top.

2. ? What qualities should a person have to survive expeditions or mountain climbing

a) A person should be overweighed.

b) A person should be impatient.

c) A person should lack determination.

d) A person should be fit and strong.

3. ? Mention some difficulties a person might face during expeditions

a) A person can have a lot of friends.

b) Exhaustion is a problem a person might face.

c) A person can prepare the necessary equipment.

d) A person might get excited.

4. ? What kind of preparations do people have to make before going on expeditions

a) They should call their classmates.

b) They should have no equipment.

c) They should go individually.

d) They should check everything very well in advance.

5.?  What equipment should we have when we go camping in the desert

a) first-aid-kit

b) fast food

c) fizzy drinks

d) a boat and swimming clothes

6. : Risky adventures might have advantages such as

a) Extreme danger might face them.

b) A person can be famous.

c) A person might get killed or lost.

d) People can lose contact with the world.

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Set Book

7. All the following are dangers of extreme sports EXCEPT

a) Getting lost

b) Extreme weather

c) Making new friends

d) Severe or fatal injuries

8. One of the following is NOT a reason why some people take up extreme sports

a) It is the only choice in their life.

b) They want to build self-confidence

c) They like to gain money and be famous.

d) They want to improve their physical health.

B- Answer the following questions

9. ? What are the necessary qualities to survive perilous situations

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10.?  What are the most probable problems that may face someone climbing a high mountain

......................................................................................................................................................

11.?  Why do some Arab sportsmen push themselves to extreme limits

......................................................................................................................................................

12.?  How can you prepare for an expedition

......................................................................................................................................................

13. ?  What safety measures should people take when they practise extreme sports

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GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Write on the following topic 

“You only know yourself when you go beyond your limits.” Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) showing the reasons behind trying to push oneself to extreme limits & the consequences of taking such risks.

Outline (20 Marks)

Grade 12- Unit  Ten – Expository Writing

Topic (100 Marks)

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

READING COMPREHENSION

A- From a, b, c and c choose the correct answer

1. The best title for the passage is

a) Without the Sun

b) Plants and Animals

c) The Earth, The Moon and The Sun

d) Living on the Moon.

Grade 12- Unit Ten – Reading Comprehension

2. The underlined word "rotates" in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to 

a) goes away

b) turns around

c) arrives at

d) travels to

3. The underlined word "They" in the 3rd paragraph refers to

a) animals

b) plants

c) astronauts

d) spaceships

4. The astronauts brought rocks back from the Moon

a) to learn more about the Moon.

b) to remember how the Moon looked.

c) to form holes on the moon.

d) to create the tides in seas and oceans.

5. According to the passage, all the following sentences are NOT TRUE EXCEPT

a) The Sun is a very big star.

b) During the night, the Earth faces the Sun.

c) Both the Sun and the Moon create the tides.

d) The burning gases from the Sun cool the Earth.

B- With reference to the passage, answer the following questions

6. ? Why can’t people visit the Moon without special suits

......................................................................................................................................................

7.?  How could the writer explain the phenomenon of having light and dark on Earth
......................................................................................................................................................

8. ? How long does it take to walk around the Earth

......................................................................................................................................................

9.  ? Why do the Sun and the Moon appear to be the same size in the sky

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

SUMMARY MAKING

In a paragraph of FOUR sentences ONLY, summarise and paraphrase the passage above in answer to the following question

 ? What are the benefits of wearing seat belts

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GRADE 12- UNIT TEN

TRANSLATION

Translate the following sentences into good English

GRADE 12- UNIT ELEVEN

GRAMMAR

A- From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable answer

1. You can submit your homework assignment ...................... today or tomorrow.

a) either

 b) both

 c) neither

 d) whether

2. We saw two different cars, but my mother liked ...................... the white nor the blue.

a) both

 b) either

 c) neither 

d) not only

3. my brother and my sister will study abroad next year. ......................

a) Both

 b) Either

 c) Neither

 d) Nor

4.  my uncle nor my father prefers watching football matches in the stadium. ......................

a) Neither

 b) Either

 c) Both

 d) And

5.my grandfather and my grandmother enjoy watching Kuwaiti serials. ......................

a) Neither

 b) Both

 c) Either

 d) Hardly

6. Unfortunately, ................ the red dress nor blue dress is my size.

a) either

 b) both

 c) neither

 d) not only

7. My brother is forgetful, so he ................... hangs his keys on the hook or keeps a copy with me.

a) either 

b) neither 

c) both

 d) scarcely

8.my cousin nor my brother knows the way to the restaurant, so I’ll be the one to show them the way. ......................

a) Either

 b) Both 

c) Neither

 d) No sooner

9. Omar is ill as he went out without wearing ................... a coat or a scarf in the freezing weather.

a) either

 b) both 

c) neither

 d) whether

10. Tomorrow, at 3 p.m., I ...................... the housework, so don’t call me. please.

a) will be doing

 b) will have done 

c) will be done

 d) will have be done

11. If you have a digital camera, so many pictures ...................... during our family gathering.

a) can take

 b) should take

 c) can be taken

 d) may take

12. Foreign languages ...................... in our schools because they’re so beneficial.

a) should be taught

 b) can teach

 c) must teach

 d) will teach

Grade 12- Unit Eleven – Grammar

13. My final project ...................... next week.

a) will submit

 b) submit

 c) has to be submitted

 d) is going to submit

14. The report ...................... in neat handwriting. Especially if you want a high mark.

a) written

 b) write

 c) should write

 d) should be written

15......................... The job interview will be so difficult that all the questions 

a) should rehearse

 b) will rehearse

 c) can rehearse

 d) should be rehearsed

16. All the exam instructions ...................... read carefully before starting to answer them.

a) have to be 

b) has to be 

c) can’t be

 d) shouldn’t be

17. You can’t simply hire anyone to build your home. It ..................... by an excellent architect.

a) has built

 b) has to be built

 c) building

 d) has been building

18. I don’t like eating any frozen food. I believe that it ................... fresh.

a) must be eaten

 b) would eat

 c) should eat

 d) must eat

19. For the art project to be successful, it ...................... with the right materials.

a) should make

 b) can make 

c) will make

 d) should be made

20. The teacher won’t accept the reports after the due date. They ............. early and sent on time.

a) have to be done

 b) can do

 c) have to do

 d) has to be done

21. My friend is not allowed to buy two dresses. She has to choose .......... the black or the white.

a) both 

b) either

 c) neither 

d) whether

22. This restaurant is famous for serving ...................... Japanese and Indian cuisines.

a) either

 b) neither

 c) both

 d) nor

23. The essay ...................... by the students themselves, so they should avoid plagiarism.

a) should write

 b) will write

 c) are written

 d) should be written

24. By the end of the week, we will have ....................... our final revision.

a) finished

 b) finishing

 c) been finished 

d) finish

25. If he sets his mind to a goal, he ....................... it.

a) would achieve

 b) achieve

 c) would have achieved 

d) will achieve

Grade 12- Unit Eleven – Grammar

26. We won't be on time, if we ....................... immediately.

a) didn't leave

 b) doesn't leave

 c) don't leave

 d) hadn't left

B- From a, b, and c, choose the correct answer as required

27. The boss wasn’t in the office. The secretary wasn’t in the office, either. (Join using: Neither...nor)

a) Neither the boss nor the secretary was in the office.

b) Neither the boss nor the secretary were in the office.

c) Neither the boss nor the secretary is in the office.

28. You have to pay the bill before leaving the restaurant. (Make passive)

a) The bill have to be paid before leaving the restaurant.

b) The bill has to be paid before leaving the restaurant.

c) The bill has paid before leaving the restaurant.

29. You are late. You can take the bus. You can take a taxi. (Join using: Either ... or)

a) You are late. You can take either the bus nor take a taxi.

b) You are late. You either can take the bus and you can take a taxi.

c ) You are late. You can take either the bus or a taxi.

30. The doctor could not save the patient because he bled for a long time. (Make passive)

a) The patient cannot be saved because he bled for a long time.

b) The patient was not saved because he bled for a long time.

c) The patient could not be saved because he bled for a long time.

31. The audience were not satisfied with the football players’ performance. (Begin with: None)

a) None of the audience was satisfied with the football players’ performance.

b) None of the audience are satisfied with the football players’ performance.

c) None of the audience has been satisfied with the football players’ performance.

32. If I'm not busy tomorrow, I ( give ) you a hand. (Correct the verb)

a) If I'm not busy tomorrow, I would have given you a hand.

b) If I'm not busy tomorrow, I will give you a hand.

c) If I'm not busy tomorrow, I would give you a hand.

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

VOCABULARY

A- From a, b, c, and d, choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the following sentences:

1. Our teacher has designed a useful online ............... to exchange ideas and points of view.

a. sponsor

 b. reactor

 c. forum

 d. eternity

2. All the holiday resorts were ............................. priced. We couldn’t afford them.

a. extravagantly

 b. arbitrarily 

c. randomly

 d. densely

3. The famous actor ................. all the false rumours that were spread about him.

a. agonised

 b. repudiated

 c. acquired

 d. traversed

4. Using recycled water from an air conditioner to water the plants is a/an ............ idea.

a. aligned 

b. precocious

 c. unprecedented 

d. molecular

5. The members of the team were ................. chosen to play for the championship.

a. arbitrarily

 b. seamlessly 

c. extravagantly

 d. densely

6. No evidence to support the ................. has ever been presented in court.

a. season

 b. nomination

 c. accolade

 d. accusation

7. My uncle is used to ......................., but he never forgets to help the poor.

a. attire

 b. prodigy

 c. high-living 

d. digit

8. My daughter was a gold ...............at the University basketball competition in 2019.

a. audience

 b. medallist

 c. researcher

 d. reactor

9.tumour is one of the worst types that surgeons are trying to cure nowadays. .................. 

a. Eternity

 b. Accolade

 c. Recipient

 d. Bladder

10. ..................  We were keen to learn about DNA, which is one of the merits of

a. forum 

b. season

 c. genetics

 d. accusation

11. The ................. fell off the horseback, and he was rushed to the hospital immediately.

a. attire

 b. audience

 c. reactor 

d. jockey

12. Although he was a .................................... , he had to work hard to earn his living.

a. digit

 b. genius

 c. season

 d. bladder

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Vocabulary

13.People were ................. chosen for the interview. There was no specific choice.

a. extravagantly 

b. randomly

 c. customarily 

d. frequently

14. My brother was a/an ............... engineer who participated in building the new city.

a. non-invasive

 b. aligned

 c. outstanding

 d. abstract

15. A new type of ............................ cell battery will be sold in the market soon.

a. abstract 

b. electrochemical

 c. precocious

 d. non-invasive

16. Mozart was a child ............... . He had a great natural ability in musical skills.

a. reactor

 b. digit

 c. forum

 d. prodigy

17. The child is ............ as he shows an extraordinary talent in solving Math problems.

a. aligned

 b. precocious

 c. electrochemical

 d. abstract

18. Untreated................... is being pumped into the sea causing water pollution.

a. attire

 b. reactor 

c. sewage

 d. deputy

19. It is difficult for children under the age of five to understand .................words.

a. electrochemical

 b. abstract 

c. outstanding 

d. precocious

20. Most school systems offer special programmes for...................... students.

a. gifted 

b. molecular 

c. abstract 

d. non-invasive

21. The college I am planning to join has .............. a reputation for very high standards.

a. agonised

 b. repudiated 

c. acquired

 d. toured

22.In the team’s first ......................... , they won almost all the matches.

a. talent

 b. season

 c. forum 

d. sponsor

23. The government decided to shut down the nuclear ............... for safety reasons.

a. season

 b. recipient 

c. eternity

 d. reactor

24. The manager delegated his responsibilities to his .......... before he travelled abroad.

a. audience

 b. deputy

 c. attire

 d. jockey

25. ...............After his first album, the young artist gained a reputation as a remarkable 

a. digit

 b. accolade

 c. nomination

 d. virtuoso

26. Jeans are not considered appropriate ............for attending business meetings.

a. jockey

 b. attire 

c. genius

 d. forum

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Vocabulary

27. Our newly appointed director gave an/a.... ..................speech to all employees.

a. outstanding

 b. electrochemical

 c. precocious 

d. non-invasive

28.To have a healthy mindset, you should not ..................... over your decisions.

a. tour

 b. acquire 

c. agonise

 d. repudiate

29. The selection of the leader was ................. done. There were no specific rules.

a. densely

 b. extravagantly

 c. seamlessly

 d. arbitrarily

30. The ....................... for the Academy Awards were announced last Tuesday.

a. nominations

 b. bladders 

c. seasons

 d. reactors

31............................. This restaurant is the only one in the area to receive the five-star 

a. jockey

 b. accolade

 c. abstract

 d. prodigy

32. In his early 20s, my uncle ........................... many European countries.

a. toured 

b. acquired

 c. agonised 

d. repudiated

33. My sister's artistic .............................. has been obvious ever since she was a child.

a. sponsor

 b. reactor

 c. talent

 d. eternity

34. Unless we find a .........................................., we'll be forced to cancel the campaign.

a. nomination

 b. bladder

 c. genetics

 d. sponsor

35. The ................................. left the theatre early because the actors weren’t well prepared.

a. attire

 b. audience

 c. digit 

d. forum

B- Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(researchers / outstanding/ aligned / digits/ repudiated/ toured)

36. He was careful with making the shelf ................................. with the top of the cupboard.

37.The judge ................................. the accusation as there was no proof against the accused.

38. My project about environmental issues was so ................................. that everyone liked it.

39........................... Finding cures for fatal diseases is one of the challenges facing medical 

40. ..........................Your password should contain a mixture of not less than four letters and four

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Vocabulary

C- Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below

(non-invasive/ recipient/ acquire/ molecular/ eternity / agonise)

41. Scientists are still learning new things about ................................. biology.

42. If the ................................. does not pick up the parcel, it will be returned to its sender.

43. Adults must behave well so young people can ................................. the good habits easily.

44................................... I waited for the results of the interview for what seemed like a/an 

45. Modern technology has enabled surgeons to carry out ................................. operations.

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

GRAMMAR

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the most suitable answer
1. Oil, the most important source of energy, is as precious .......... gold.

a. such

 b. as

 c. so

 d. such as

2. Managers usually expect the best .......................... their employees.

a. from

 b. as

 c. so 

d. such as

3. My brother is now a PhD student in London ................ he is doing high level research.

a. who 

b. whom

 c. which

 d. where

4. One ................. my classmates has won the ‘Student of the year’ award.

a. over

 b.to 

c. with

 d. of

5. I am really grateful to all my teachers ..........their help and constant follow-up.

a. in

 b. for

 c. on

 d. by

6. The tourists, who are sitting .......... the front row, will enjoy the gorgeous views.

a. under 

b. throughout 

c. for 

d. in

7. The young boy could beat adults in memory games .............................. digits.

a. involves

 b. was involving

 c. involving

 d. has involved

8. Many unsolved mysteries have been ...................... by dedicated researchers.

a. revealing

 b. revealed

 c. reveal

 d. reveals

9. “I have cleaned your gums with a special solution.” The dentist told me that he ............my gums with a special solution.

a. had cleaned

 b. has cleaned

 c. will clean

 d. was cleaned

10.Many scientists gained a lot of fame because of working hard ........................ their lives.

a. at

 b. by

 c. with

 d. throughout

11. My cousin finished her studies ................... the youngest doctor in our family.

a. becomes

 b. becoming

 c. became

 d. become

12.  ?You were ..................... the conference of science yesterday, weren’t you

a. to

 b. from

 c. of 

d. at

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Grammar

13. It was midnight ........................... the first rescue team arrived at the scene.

a. where

 b. who 

c. when

 d. which

14. Modern farming is usually carried out .................. advanced machinery.

a. with

 b. at

 c. by 

d. for

15. It is said that ........................... adulthood, some young prodigies lose their talents.

a. by

 b. at

 c. with

 d. for

16. The device, ..................................... broke down last week, is working again now.

a. who

 b. where

 c. when

 d. which

17. My son can play music ............... different instruments. His music teacher is proud of him.

a. from

 b. for

 c. on

 d. in

18. The school provided all the students ............................ new books and notes.

a. for

 b. on

 c. at 

d. with

19. We stayed at the hotel ........................ my friends had recommended.

a. where

 b. who

 c. which 

d. when

20. .......... 2014, Kuwait hosted the international forum for humanitarian action.

a. By

 b. At 

c. In

 d. On

21. The manager was impressed with the efficiency of the employees .......... the company.

a. in

 b. for 

c. with

 d. about

22. The psychologist conducted a survey about sleeping habits ...........important results.

a. reaches

 b. reaching

 c. reached

 d. reach

23. My doctor has a 17-year-old son ................... ambition is to be a photographer.

a. where

 b. that 

c. which

 d. whose

24. Some good progress ................................ by my brother lately.

a. has been made

 b. will be made

 c. has made 

d. had made

25. My classmate gave an excellent presentation which was .................climate change.

a. over

 b. around 

c. under

 d. about

26. All the villagers were ...... the use of chemical substances as they destroy their crops.

a. against

 b. for 

c. with

 d. from

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Grammar

27.His promotion in the company is due to his ability to work .................... pressure.

a. over

 b. for

 c. from 

d. under

B- From a, b and c, choose the correct answer as required

28. China is an Asian country. Its population has increased dramatically. (Join using: whose)

a. China is an Asian country whose its population has increased dramatically.

b. China whose is an Asian country its population has increased dramatically.

c. China, whose population has increased dramatically, is an Asian country.

29. He lent me a book. It was exactly the one I needed. (Join using a relative pronoun)

a. He lent me a book where was exactly the one I needed.

b. He lent me a book which was exactly the one I needed.

c. He lent me a book who was exactly the one I needed.

30. The drivers were arrested for passing the traffic light. They paid a fine. (Join using: who)

a. The drivers were arrested for passing the traffic light who paid a fine.

b. The drivers who were arrested for passing the traffic light they paid a fine.

c. The drivers, who were arrested for passing the traffic light, paid a fine.

31. The Wembley Stadium is spacious. So is The Globe Theatre in London. (Join using: as...as)

a. The Wembley Stadium is as spacious so as is The Globe Theatre in London.

b. The Wembley Stadium is as spacious as The Globe Theatre in London.

c. The Wembley Stadium is as spacious as is The Globe Theatre in London.

32. Sara and Amal are equally talented in mental Mathematics. (Join using: as...as)

a. Sara is as equally as Amal talented in mental Mathematics.

b. Sara is as talented as Amal in mental Mathematics.

c. Sara as is talented as Amal in mental mathematics.

33. My brother won the race (beat) all his rivals. (Correct the verb)

a. My brother won the race beat all his rivals.

b. My brother won the race beating all his rivals.

c. My brother won the race beaten all his rivals.

34. My sister was cautious about her diet (eat) only healthy food. (Correct the verb)

a. My sister was cautious about her diet ate only healthy food.

b. My sister was cautious about her diet eaten only healthy food.

c. My sister was cautious about her diet eating only healthy food.

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Grammar

35. Parents and teachers have supported talented children. (Change into passive)

a. Talented children had been supported by parents and teachers

b. Talented children are being supported by parents and teachers.

c. Talented children have been supported by parents and teachers.

36. The government has provided all the village with fresh water. (Change into passive)

a. All the village had been provided with fresh water.

b. All the village has been provided with fresh water.

c. All the village will be provided with fresh water.

37. “We have devoted our time to finding cures for diseases.” (Report the sentence)

a. The doctors said that they are devoting their time to finding cures for diseases.

b. The doctors said that they had devoted their time to finding cures for diseases.

c. The doctors said that they have devoted their time to finding cures for diseases.

38. “The government has provided all the poor people with flats.” (Report the sentence)

a. It is said that the government will provide all the poor people with flats.

b. It is said that the government has provided all the poor people with flats.

c. It is said that the government had provided all the poor people with flats.

39. If you do not respect the rules of the school, you will be punished. (Join using: unless)

a. Unless you respect the rules of the school, you will be punished.

b. Unless you do not respect the rules of the school, you will be punished.

c. Unless if you don’t respect the rules of the school, you will be punished.

40. If all the students do not come, we will delay the match. (Join using: unless)

a. Unless all the students come, we will delay the match.

b. Unless if all the students come, we will delay the match.

c. Unless all the students do not come, we will delay the match.

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct response

1. One of your friends wants to study abroad but he/she doesn’t have a clue where to go.

a. I am so sorry to know about that incident. I can’t help you.

b. In my opinion Europe is the most popular tourist destination.

c. I recommend joining one of the famous colleges in England.

d. You should go straight, then take left and the university will be on your right.

2. Your mother is refusing to buy you a new laptop although you need it.

a. How long will you stay in the mall

b. I plan to buy the grocery from the store today.

c. I want to buy this laptop because it is fast and advanced.

d. I wish to become a computer instructor in the nearest future.

3. You are so satisfied with the service of the resort where you stayed for the weekend.

a. I wish to have one tomorrow.

b. I’d like to visit the outstanding movie theatre in the mall.

c. The service contradicts with the information mentioned in the booklet.

d. The quality of both service and food meets the standards of five-star hotels.

4. It is your sister’s birthday, and your grandmother is keeping a big, sealed box in her room.

a. I will make it up to her.

b. I can’t go to her birthday party.

c. My grandmother is a talented person.

d. It could be a new smart TV for my sister.

5. Your cousin plans to start his business at a young age.

a. Probably you will need to save some money to start.

b. I believe that shopping will make you change your mind.

c. I apologise, but I think you should understand my reasons.

d. The reason is that I want to invite our friends for a party this weekend.

6. Your classmate has an amazing talent in taking photographs.

a. He is an incredibly gifted person.

b. I think I will watch my favourite programme.

c. My camera doesn’t work! Let’s buy a new one.

?d. How about going to the nearest shopping mall

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Language Functions

B- Write what you would say in the following situations

7. Your teacher wants to know why you think child prodigies should be supported.
...........................................................................................................................................................

8. Your friend thinks that people may live in space in the near future.
...........................................................................................................................................................

9. One of your classmates stays up late to practise piano.
...........................................................................................................................................................

10. You are amazed with your little sister's drawing talent.
...........................................................................................................................................................

11. Your neighbour invited you to his graduation ceremony, but you have an appointment.
...........................................................................................................................................................

12. Your little brother is struggling with math and is asking for your recommendation.
...........................................................................................................................................................

13. A friend of yours wants to be a professional jokey.
...........................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

SET BOOK QUESTIONS

A- From a, b, c, and d, choose the correct answer

1. One of the advantages of being a child prodigy is

a. being ignored by others.

b. being treated as a special case.

c. being admired and supported.

d. being under pressure all the time.

2.? What does it take to create an intelligent inventor

a. Training, encouragement and financial support.

b. Talent shows and programmes.

c. Lack of support and motivation.

d. Fame and fortune.

3. ? How can the government encourage young people to be creative

a. By building scientific clubs to encourage them.

b. By giving them expensive gifts and a lot of money.

c. By forcing them to take part in local competitions.

d. By helping them to live an easy and comfortable life.

4. ? How can a person fulfil his dreams

a. By being idle.

b. By asking for help.

c. By being overly dependent on parents.

d. By having a strong will and being realistic.

5. One of the ways parents can support their children to achieve success is by

a. overpraising them.

b. pushing them too hard.

c. being overprotective and strict

d. encouraging them to choose a suitable career.

B- Answer the following questions

6. What’s a child prodigy

......................................................................................................................................................

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Set Book

7. ? How should child prodigies be treated

......................................................................................................................................................

8.  ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a child prodigy

......................................................................................................................................................

9.  ? How can governments nurture and develop the talented minds

......................................................................................................................................................

10. ?  What are the characteristics of gifted children

......................................................................................................................................................

11.  ? How do geniuses affect the society

......................................................................................................................................................

12.  ? How is parent's support essential in helping children to achieve success

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

Write on the following topic
Some people think that being a child prodigy is a blessing and has many advantages. Others believe that, without proper nurture and support, growing up as a child prodigy can be stressful and frustrating. Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) presenting both views and stating your own position on the issue.

Outline (20 Marks)

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Argumentative Writing

Topic (100 Marks)

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

READING COMPREHENSION

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Reading Comprehension

A- From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer

1.  ? Which of the following would be the best title of the passage

a. The Dangers of Radiation

? b. Can Plants Grow on Mars

c. Life on Mars: Possible or Impossible

d. Experiments on the International Space Station

2. The underlined word ‘intense’ in the 5th paragraph is closest in meaning to

a. strong

b. normal

c. recorded

d. controlled

3. ? What does the underlined word ‘them’ in the 3rd paragraph refer to

a. plants

b. periods

c. travellers

d. necessities

4. One of the following statements could be understood from the 3rd paragraph

a. Mars’ gravity helps plants to grow.

b. Earth’s gravity is weaker than Mars’.

c. Earth’s gravity is stronger than Mars’.

d. Mars’ gravity is as strong as the Earth’s.

5. ? Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the plant experiments on the ISS

a. Scientists photograph plants.

b. Plants are exposed to radiation.

c. Scientists send samples back to Earth.

d. Plants are being grown in greenhouses.

Grade 12- Unit Twelve – Reading Comprehension

B- With reference to the passage, answer the following questions

6.  ? How big is Mars in comparison with Earth

......................................................................................................................................................
 

7.  ? What would be the two main necessities for human life on Mars

......................................................................................................................................................

8. ? According to paragraph 4, why do space station crews grow plants in a controlled environment on Mars

......................................................................................................................................................

9. ? How do researchers on the ISS carefully watch radiation levels

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

SUMMARY MAKING

? How does the human body get rid of viruses

......................................................................................................................................................

GRADE 12- UNIT TWELVE

TRANSLATION

Translate the following into good English

GRADE 12

MOCK EXAM 2021- 2022

2nd Term

.

Mark (560 Marks)

I. VOCABULARY (100 Marks)

A -From a, b, c and d choose the most suitable word that best completes each of the

following sentences: (5 x 10 = 50 Marks)

1. My grandparents ................... for lunch yesterday. We had a family gathering.

a. put to

 b. came over 

c. came round

 d. bumped into

2. The government has a promising plan to solve the............problem of unemployment.

a. palatial

 b. chronic

 c. dizzying

 d. astounded

3. Every child is......... in a different area; we must support them all to develop their abilities.

a. integral

 b. substandard

 c. perilous

 d. gifted

4.  ..........After the mechanic had repaired my car, he advised me to check the engine more

a. frequently 

b. arbitrarily

 c. seamlessly 

d. densely

5. A lot of people have complained about the ........ caused by the endless work on the roads.

a. frost-bite 

b. ailment 

c. pottery

 d. overcrowding

B -Fill in the spaces with the most suitable words from the list below:( 5 x 10 = 50 Marks)

( conceal /cookery / vice versa /acquire /customarily / reconstruction )

6. ...................When we go on holiday, our neighbours take care of our house and .

7. ...................The old museum has been reopened after nearly two years of 

8. To maintain strong family ties, Kuwaiti people ................... have weekly gatherings.

9. To .........and master foreign languages fast, you need to communicate with native speakers.

10. My kittens are afraid of strangers; they .......... themselves under the bed when we have visitors.

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022-2021

II- GRAMMAR (60 Marks)

A) From a, b, c and d, choose the correct answer that best completes each of the following sentences: (4x10=40 Marks)

11. I have...................... time nor money to start my own business.

a. either

 b. neither
c. both

 d. and

12. Shakespeare is an exceptional dramatist as he wrote thirty-eight plays..........his life.

a. of 

b. with
c. on

 d. throughout

13. I always have my car .............at that garage. They provide a really good service.

a. repair

 b. was repaired
c. repaired 

d. to repair

14. Doctors and nurses, ............. look after COVID-19 patients, deserve our appreciation.

a. who

 b. which
c. where 

d. when

B) From a, b, and c, choose the correct answer as required: (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

15. "Where have you been?" (Change into reported speech)

a. My mother asked where had I been.

b. My mother asked where I had been.

c. My mother asked where I have been.

16. The artist rarely paid attention to his agent's advice. (Begin with: Rarely)

a. Rarely the artist paid attention to his agent's advice.

b. Rarely the artist did pay attention to his agent's advice.

c. Rarely did the artist pay attention to his agent's advice.

17. The family (prepare) the food for the party when the guests started arriving. (Correct the verb)

a. The family prepares the food for the party when the guests started arriving.

b. The family had prepared the food for the party when the guests started arriving.

c. The family has prepared the food for the party when the guests started arriving.

18. You should save some money for a rainy day. (Change into passive)

a. Some money should save for a rainy day.

b. Some money should be saved for a rainy day.

c. Some money should have been saved for a rainy day.

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2021-2022

III- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (40 Marks)

Write what you would say in the following situations:(4x10= 40 Marks)

19. Your brother wants to continue his studies abroad.

...................................................................................................................

20. You couldn’t hand over your project because your computer got a virus.

...................................................................................................................

21. Your parents don’t allow you to use your mobile phone because you use it too much.

...................................................................................................................

22. Your friend is fully convinced that talented children should be treated in a special way.

...................................................................................................................

IV- SET BOOK (40 Marks)

Answer ONLY FOUR of the following questions: (4x10 =40 Marks)

23.  ? How can we show respect to the elderly
...................................................................................................................

24 ? .Why do some people like to settle down in a city

...................................................................................................................

25. ?  What are the disadvantages of being a child prodigy

 ...........................................................................................................

26.?  Why do some people push themselves to the extreme

...................................................................................................................

27. ? How did people use to spend their free time in the past

..............................................................................................................

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022/2021

V- WRITING (120 Marks)

 ( Write on the following topic:  ( Expository
“Life expectancy can be an indicator to the country’s health system and people’s lifestyle." Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) about how a healthy lifestyle and the advancements in healthcare can affect people’s life expectancy.

Outline (20 Marks)

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022/2021

V- WRITING (120 Marks)

( Write on the following topic: ( Argumentative 
Some people prefer the country life where it is quiet and calm. Others prefer big cities where it is lively and convenient.
Plan and write an essay of 14 sentences (160 words) presenting both views and stating your own position on the issue.

Outline (20 Marks)

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022/2021

The Topic (100 Marks)

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022/2021

VI- READING COMPREHENSION (110 Marks)

From a, b, c and d choose the correct answer: (5 X 10 = 50 Marks)

28. ? What is the best title for the passage

a) Civil Engineers

b) Bridge Collapses

c) Means of Transportation

d) Devastating Earthquakes

29. The underlined word “infrequent” in the 3 rd paragraph is closest in meaning to

a) unreal

b) invisible

c) uncommon

d) incorrect

30. The underlined pronoun “they” in the 1 st paragraph refers to

a) bridges

b) mountains

c) other roads

d) trucks and trains

31. According to the passage, when engineers understand why bridges fall down, they can

a) stop using boats and trains.

b) create expensive transportation projects.

c) stop designing bridges in earthquake zones.

d) make changes in the designs, construction and safety of future bridges.

32. According to the passage, all the following sentences are NOT TRUE EXCEPT

a) All bridges are made of wood.

b) Boat and train crashes never cause bridge collapses.

c) Bridges are frequently damaged by earthquakes.

d) Good planning is important to avoid bridge failures.

B) With reference to the passage, answer the following questions: (4 x 15 = 60 marks)

33.  ? In what way are bridges important
..............................................................................................................

34. ? Why must bridge engineers, designers and builders take their job seriously

..............................................................................................................

35. ? How could engineers avoid a bridge collapse due to earthquakes

..............................................................................................................

36. ? How can modern technology help reduce bridge accidents
..............................................................................................................

الامتحان التجريبي - الصف الثاني عشر - نهاية الفترة الدراسية الثانية 2022/2021

VII - SUMMARY MAKING (60 Marks)

In a paragraph of FOUR sentences ONLY, summarise and paraphrase the previous passage in answer to the following question: (60 Marks)

? What are the benefits of strength training

..............................................................................................................

( VIII – TRANSLATION (30 Marks 

Translate the following into good English: (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)