TEST Name: ……………………………… Grade: ……….

Reading (45 points)

A Read the article.

The Straight Story

§ On August 25, 1994, The New York Times reported a very unusual story. It
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was about a man from Iowa who went on a six-week journey on a lawnmower.
The 73-year-old man was determined to visit his sick brother in another state.
Alvin Straight, a quiet man who lived alone, found out that his 80-year-old
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brother Henry was very sick. Alvin and Henry used to be close as young men, but they
hadn’t contacted each other for a long time. In fact, they hadn’t spoken in ten years.
However, Alvin decided he had to travel the 390 kilometers to visit his brother in
Wisconsin. This trip would usually take about five hours in a car.
10 But Alvin was in an unusual situation. He didn’t see well and was no longer
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allowed to drive. He didn’t trust buses or trains, and he was too proud to ask anyone to
drive him. He decided the only solution was to get to Wisconsin using the only form of
transportation left to him, his old lawnmower. The lawnmower could only travel at a
top speed of ten kilometers an hour. On July 5, Alvin set off.
15 From the beginning, Alvin had many difficulties to deal with. His lawnmower
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broke down* after only four days. He bought another one, which also needed constant
repair. On some days, he had to stop his journey because of bad weather. After six
weeks, Alvin finally reached his brother’s home.
Alvin’s story became well known after it appeared on television and in the
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newspaper. Alvin didn’t want to be interviewed, even though many television shows
invited him. His unusual story was turned into a successful movie, The Straight Story,
in 1999. It shows the story of a man who was determined not to give up.

*broke down ‫ تعّطلت‬/ ‫התקלקלה‬

B Answer the questions about the article.

1 “Alvin and Henry used to be close” (line 5) means that Alvin (5 points)
and Henry … .
a. were always friendly
b. were friendly in the past
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c. used to live closer to each other

d. were not close in age

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2 Why was it important to Alvin to visit his brother? (paragraph 2) (6 points)

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3 Why did Alvin travel by lawnmower? (paragraph 3) (2 x 4 = 8 points)

Give TWO reasons.
1. ..............................................................................................................
2. ..............................................................................................................

4 Complete the sentences according to paragraphs 3 and 4. (2 x 4 = 8 points)

1. Alvin needed a way to visit his brother, so he ......................................

............................................................................................................ .
2. Alvin bought a new lawnmower because .............................................
............................................................................................................ .

5 a. Circle the correct answer, True or False. (paragraph 3) (2 x 3 = 6 points)

Alvin’s lawnmower was fast. TRUE / FALSE
b. Copy the words or the sentence from the article that helped you answer.
..............................................................................................................

6 Complete the sentences. (2 x 3 = 6 points)

1. From Alvin’s home, the journey to Wisconsin takes ............................
in a car. (paragraph 2)
2. Alvin’s journey took ..................................................... . (paragraph 4)

7 After Alvin’s visit to his brother, he … . (6 points)

a. wrote the story in a book
b. was interviewed on television
c. made a movie about his story
d. went back to his private life

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Vocabulary (20 points)

A Circle the correct answer in each sentence below. (10 x 1 = 10 points)

1. We received a warning to stay inside because of the bad air education /

advertising / pollution.
2. Does the blue jacket belong to / delay / go through you or to Joe?
3. The specific / local / equal school is very close to my house.
4. That lady can’t cross the street on her own / mainly / on the other hand.
She needs help.
5. Jean said that scuba diving was a very exciting perspective / experience / attitude.
6. The cat quickly feared / hugged / climbed the tree to escape from the dog.
7. The manager of the restaurant has to put up / deal with / give up customers who
are not happy.
8. Our risky / unlocked / final test of the year is tomorrow.
9. The invitation that you designed / doubted / gave up for the wedding looks great.
10. I felt comforted / lonely / strict during the summer vacation when all of my friends
were traveling.

B Complete the sentences with the words below. There are two (10 x 1 = 10 points)
extra words.

complained borrowed instead of register

license challenge permission supposed to
extremely courage no matter as a result of

1. Next Monday is the last day to .............................. for the swimming competition.
2. Ella ............................... that nobody helped her wash the dishes after dinner.
3. Idan is eating a salad .............................. a sandwich today.
4. Jack .............................. my math book two weeks ago and forgot to return it.
5. Our team never wins the game, .............................. how hard we try.
6. Her parents gave her .............................. to go on the end-of-year class trip.
7. Firefighters have a lot of ............................... . They work in dangerous situations.
8. You were .............................. call your parents an hour ago. They will be worried.
9. It was ............................... difficult to talk just after the dentist pulled out my tooth.
10. My sister is very excited about learning to drive. At the age of 17, she can get her
.............................. .

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Grammar (20 points)

A Circle the correct modal or semi-modal. (5 x 1 = 5 points)

1. You … go to bed so late. You don’t want to be tired tomorrow.

a. must b. aren’t able to c. shouldn’t
2. … make so much noise? I’m trying to study.
a. Do you have to b. Should you c. Can you
3. Tommy … join the team last year because he was too young.
a. may not b. couldn’t c. shouldn’t
4. By law, every child riding a bicycle in Israel … wear a helmet.
a. can b. might c. must
5. Olympic athletes … train hard.
a. have to b. may not c. could

B Complete the sentences about a hike with the modals and (5 x 1 = 5 points)
semi-modals below. Use each one once.

may mustn’t have to should can’t

1. You .............................. arrive by 7:00 so we can leave on time.
2. You .............................. leave the group because it’s dangerous.
3. Stay away from snakes. They .............................. be dangerous.
4. It is very hot. You .............................. wear a hat and drink a lot of water.
5. We will hike in places where you .............................. use your cellphones.

C Circle the correct relative pronoun. (5 x 1 = 5 points)

1. These are the shoes which / where I wanted to buy.

2. Noam bought a backpack who / that has room for a laptop.
3. I will wait for you at the corner which / where we met last week.
4. The researcher needs volunteers which / who are free on Tuesday afternoons.
5. I read my little sister a book that / where was scary.

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D Complete the sentences with a relative clause. (5 x 1 = 5 points)

Use who, which, that or where.

1. That is the person .................................................................................. .

2. Eilat is a city ........................................................................................... .
3. Tom is a performer ................................................................................. .
4. My friend wrote a song ........................................................................... .
5. This is the place ..................................................................................... .

Writing (15 points)

Some people say that the driving age should be lowered to 16.
What is your opinion? Write an opinion paragraph of at least 70 words.

Topic sentence: ....................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................
Supporting sentences: ..........................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................
Closing sentence: .................................................................................................
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