Teacher : Hathemi Benhmida Mid-term test N°2 Menzel Bouzelfa Prep School
Sassi (February 2023)
Name : …………………………………………………………………..………….………
Class : 8th…….. /20
LISTENING COMPREHENSION : 8Ms
1- How old is the speaker? (1M)
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2- Listen and pick out from the text 2 reasons why kids (children) love birthday parties: (2Ms)
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3- Listen and tick [ √ ]the right function: (1M)
“I don’t believe I’ve ever had a bad birthday ” expresses:
a- obligation b- opinion c- ability
4- Listen and tick [ √ ]the right explanation: (1M)
« I’m not sure if I can blow out 100 candles» means:
I am not sure if I will live 100 years.
I am not sure if I will have 100 friends in my birthday .
I am not sure if I can buy 100 candles for my birthday.
5- Spelling: Listen and write: (1.5Ms)
A lot of my friends think I’m………………………………………. . They
…………………………………… their birthdays because it means they’re another year
…………………………………….
6- Pronunciation: Circle the stressed syllables: (1.5Ms)
tradition - musical - invitation
Language : 12Ms
[Link] in the blanks with the right words from the list . There are 2 extras : (3.5Ms)
The way we set the table together as well as respecting manners can create a pleasant
On
……………………………….. for eating. Besides, helping each other
manners
……………………………………. the table after meals strengthens family
looks
relationships. In fact, good………………………………………. show respect for
atmosphere
others. They improve family and friends interaction during the meal time. They also
at
affect appearance of the food……………………………… the table. They equally
munching
make it.......………………………….. different. Good manners differ from one
clear
[Link] the underlined utterances with the right functions. There’s an extra function: (2.5M)
Sarah: It’s our housewarming party next Saturday. You haven’t
forgotten, have you?
Graham: No, of course I haven’t. But you seem a bit nervous ,
a-Giving opinion
why?
Sarah: Absolutely! You know we invited many people and I b-Expressing doubt 1+
don’t know what to cook. c-offering help …….
Graham: I’ll call Pat. May be she can help you and of course I d- expressing agreement 2+
can lend a hand.
e- polite request …….
Sarah: Can you really?
f-describing mood and 3+
Graham: Why not? I did it last time if you remember when Dave,
William and Janet came round. appearance …….
Sarah: Yeah. I think you are the best cook 4+
Graham: I’ll help you plan the meal and make a list of things we need. …….
Sarah: Thanks. Can you do the shopping?
5+
Graham: Yes okay.
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[Link] the right alternative : ([Link])
Dear Miss Knight,
I’ve got an awful problem, and I hope you 1) (‘ll be unable – ‘ll be able – ability) to
help me. My parents are always telling me 2) (where – when – what) to do. When I go out
they say I must come home early. When I stay at home, they say I must work
hard to 3) (success – successful – succeed) and when I do my homework they say it’s not well - done!
They aren’t interested 4) (for – to – in) my education. When I ask them to help me 5) (of - by - with) my
homework they say that I must 6) (rely – buy – care) on myself! I cannot 7)
(to satisfy – satisfied – satisfy) them. Besides, my parents work and I have three young brothers. I have
to do everything for them: take them to school, cook their meals,... So I have no time for 8)(studying
/study/ studies). I feel alone and I’m really bored! Can you help me ?
.[Link] in the right tense and or form : ([Link])
Next Saturday is my brother’s birthday party. There (be) …………………………….. many guests present
at the party. We (invite) …………………………….all our cousins and friends. This morning, I went to
the supermarket with my friend, Liz. We bought a lot of (good) …………………………………… on the
shopping list.. We also remembered to buy some items for (decorate) …………………………………..
like balloons, flowers and napkins.
Downloadable From: [Link]
Birthdays are brilliant. I’m 62 years old and I still love them. I
don’t think I’ve ever had a bad birthday. In fact, I think
birthdays get better and better the older you become. Sure, kids
love birthdays because they get presents and get to eat cake.
But when you get older, birthdays make you feel special. It’s
your special day. Even if no one wishes you a happy birthday,
it’s still your special day. A lot of my friends think I’m mad. They
hate their birthdays because it means they’re another year
older. I hope I get to celebrate my hundredth birthday. I’m not
sure if I can blow out 100 candles though. When I look back at
all my birthdays, it’s difficult to choose the best. I’ll just say my
last birthday is always the best one.
