Name: ………………... Date: …………….

March, 2025

Level: 201 Instructor: Iyad Khamis

Midterm
Units 1-2-3

Listening _____/10
1)Choose the correct answer. (5 points)
1 Where did Jasmine and her aunt go swimming?
A in the sea
B in the river
C in the lake
2 How did Jasmine feel about sleeping in a tent to start with?
A excited
B afraid
C unhappy
3 What did Jasmine’s aunt like cooking?
A omelet
B steak
C pasta
4 Jasmine’s aunt thought the campsite
A needed a shop.
B had good showers.
C was too small.
5 Which activity did Jasmine like best?
A cycling
B fishing
C running
2) Fill in the blanks with ONE word. (5 points)
1.Jasmine: Thank you for taking me ___________ with you last weekend, Aunt
Lizzie.
2.Jasmine: ____________ in a tent was new for me. I was worried about it on the
first.
3.Lizzie: ____________ was fun. Well, sometimes. It was difficult to cook the
omelet, but I loved grilling the steak on a barbecue. Did you like the pasta I made?
4.Jasmine: Well, running in the __________ was OK, but hard. But fishing was
amazing, even more fun than cycling!
5.I’m glad you had a _________time.
 The Advantages of Learning a New Language
Learning a new language is an important skill that can bring many benefits. It helps people
improve their communication skills, find better job opportunities, and understand different
cultures. Today, many people study foreign languages to improve their lives and have more
opportunities in the future.
One of the main advantages of learning a new language is better communication. When people
know more than one language, they can speak with more people from different countries. This is
helpful when traveling, studying, or working in a foreign country. It also helps people make new
friends and build stronger relationships with others.
Another benefit of learning a new language is the opportunity for a better job. Many companies
prefer employees who can speak more than one language. This is because businesses today work
with people from all over the world. Employees who know multiple languages can help
companies communicate with customers and partners in different countries. As a result, they
may receive better job offers and higher salaries.
In addition to communication and job opportunities, learning a new language helps people
understand different cultures. Language and culture are closely connected. When learning a new
language, people also learn about traditions, history, and customs from different countries. This
helps them become more open-minded and respectful toward others. It also allows them to enjoy
international books, movies, and music in their original language.
Finally, learning a new language improves brain function. Studies show that people who speak
more than one language have better memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration. This
means that learning a new language can help students perform better in school and keep their
minds sharp as they get older.
In conclusion, learning a new language has many advantages. It improves communication,
provides job opportunities, increases cultural understanding, and strengthens the brain. For these
reasons, everyone should consider learning a new language to improve their lives and open new
doors for the future.
1)Answer the following questions: (5 points)
1.How does learning a new language help with communication?
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2.Why do companies prefer employees who speak multiple languages?
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3.What is the relationship between language and culture?
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4.How does learning a new language improve brain function?
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5.What are some ways learning a new language can help people in their personal lives?
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2)Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. If false, explain why.
1.Learning a new language only helps when traveling.
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2.People who speak multiple languages do not have better problem-solving skills.
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3.Companies do not care if their employees speak more than one language.
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4.Learning a new language helps people understand different cultures.
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5.Knowing a second language does not help someone get a better job.
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Grammar _____/10
1)Write WH questions using the following yes/no questions. (5 points)
1.Do you go to work every day?
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2.Is your house 50 meters from the school?
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3.Do you like pizza? fettuccini? Spicy food?
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4.Would you prefer strawberry ice cream? Oreo? Chocolate?
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5.Do you go left or right for the supermarket?
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2) Which auxiliary verbs are used by the following tenses? (2 points)
Be-Do-Have
1.Simple present________
2.Sresent perfect simple___________
3.Present continuous__________
4.Simple past_________
3) Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Auxiliary Verb. (3 points)
She _______________ reading a book right now.
They _______________ not finished their homework yet.
_______________ you usually order coffee or tea?
He _______________ never been to Paris before.
She ____________ not eat anything yesterday.
What ________ she look like?
4)Exercise: Change the following active sentences into passive sentences. ( 5
points)
1.The author is writing a new novel.
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2.The kids will decorate the classroom for the event.
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3.The company delivered the packages yesterday.
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4.The police officer is investigating the crime.
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5.The students will complete the assignment by next week.
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Vocabulary ______/15
1.Complete the sentences using the adjectives in the box in the correct form. (5
points)

Bor- disappoint-
Relax- excit- -ed
Excit- relax- -ing

1.The movie was so _______________ that I fell asleep halfway through.

2.I was __________ when I heard the news about the surprise party!
3.The rollercoaster ride was absolutely _____________; I couldn’t stop smiling the
whole time.
4.After a long vacation, I feel completely ______________ and ready to get back
to work.
5.She was ______________ because she didn’t win the competition, even though
she had practiced for months.
2)Match the activities with the equipment. (5 points)
Activities Equipment
1-go jogging ________ a-a racket
2-go horse riding ________ b-a tent
3-play computer games ________ c-a screen
4-go camping ________ d-a saddle
5-play squash ________ f-trainers

3)Write 5 compound adjectives using the words in the box. (5 points)

Well- full- -aged -made
Brand- bad- -behaved -sick
Middle- home- -tempered -time
-new
1._________________ 4. _________________
2._________________ 5. _________________
3._________________
 Writing___________/50
Following the guidelines you learned during class, pick ONE topic and write a
paragraph:

1.Reasons why learning English is important.

2.Disadvantages of eating fast food.

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