PART ONE: Reading and interpreting (14 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
The civilization of Ancient Egypt dates back to artound3000 BC when the first pharaoh was established as ruler for Upper Egypt. Many different dynasties ruled the country over almost 3000 years, but in 332 BC, it was conquered by Alexander the Great and so became part of the Greek world.
Ancient Egypt developed one of the earliest forms of writing; hieroglyphics, bur very few people could read and write. Only certain groups or people were allowed to be scribes.
Egyptian burial practices reveal information about religious beliefs, including the belief in afterlife. This required the body to be preserved. We call this process mummification.
Although Egypt was well resourced with raw materials and could produce crops in the fertile soil of the Nile Valley, it still needed trade with neighbouring countries to acquire things it needed, such as wood and metals.
The ancient Egyptians are well known for the large stone structures. Perhaps the most famous symbols of ancient Egypt are the pyramids, built as tombs for pharaohs over four thousands years ago. Pyramids are some of the most well known structures which survive from the ancient world. They have been the subject of fascination, exploration and study for hundreds of years, yet we are still not sure how they were built. The design, labour and construction involved with a project of size have baffled people trying to understand the pyramids.
1. Are the following statements true or false? (1.5pts)
a) Alexander the Great is an Egyptian emperor.
b) Writing was learnt by all people.
c) Pyramids were graves for pharaohs.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text: (2pts)
a. Were all people allowed to train to be scribes?
b. What types of raw materials did the Egyptians import?
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that: (1pt)
The Egyptians required doing commerce outside Egypt?
4. find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1.5pt)
governed (§1) permitted(§2) grave(§5)
5. Choose the most suitable title for the reading passage. (1pt)
a) Alexander the Great.
b) The ancient Egyptians
6. Fill in the table with the missing word category: (2pts)
Verb Noun Adjective
………….. belief …………..
To preserve ………….. …………..
7. Ask the question that the underlined words answer: (1pts)
Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for pharaohs four thousands years ago
8. Combine the pairs of sentences using the appropriate connector: after - although - before - until: (2pts)
a. Alexander the Great had conquered Egypt. Egypt became a part of the Greek world.
b. Ancient Egypt developed a form of writing. Few people could read and write.
9. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final ‘ed’: (1pts)
allowed needed required developed
10. Fill in the gaps with one word to make the paragraph meaningful: (2pts)
heritage these establishing developed
It is absolutely right that the understanding of the past gives us immense opportunities to enrich ourselves with the facts and encourage us to understand why our ancestors ……… various arts to succeed in ……….. their proper identity in very hard times. …….. arts represent a cultural………… that deserves respect.
SECTION TWO: WRITTEN EXPRESSION ( 5 points)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1:
Write a short essay about the following topic:
How people consolidate their culture. Use these notes:
-respect their customs
-organize exhibitions
-write books
-organize regular festivals in various arts
-remind children of the glorious past of their ancestors
Topic 2
Write a short essay about the rise and the fall of the Islamic civilization.
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
The civilization of Ancient Egypt dates back to artound3000 BC when the first pharaoh was established as ruler for Upper Egypt. Many different dynasties ruled the country over almost 3000 years, but in 332 BC, it was conquered by Alexander the Great and so became part of the Greek world.
Ancient Egypt developed one of the earliest forms of writing; hieroglyphics, bur very few people could read and write. Only certain groups or people were allowed to be scribes.
Egyptian burial practices reveal information about religious beliefs, including the belief in afterlife. This required the body to be preserved. We call this process mummification.
Although Egypt was well resourced with raw materials and could produce crops in the fertile soil of the Nile Valley, it still needed trade with neighbouring countries to acquire things it needed, such as wood and metals.
The ancient Egyptians are well known for the large stone structures. Perhaps the most famous symbols of ancient Egypt are the pyramids, built as tombs for pharaohs over four thousands years ago. Pyramids are some of the most well known structures which survive from the ancient world. They have been the subject of fascination, exploration and study for hundreds of years, yet we are still not sure how they were built. The design, labour and construction involved with a project of size have baffled people trying to understand the pyramids.
1. Are the following statements true or false? (1.5pts)
a) Alexander the Great is an Egyptian emperor.
b) Writing was learnt by all people.
c) Pyramids were graves for pharaohs.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text: (2pts)
a. Were all people allowed to train to be scribes?
b. What types of raw materials did the Egyptians import?
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that: (1pt)
The Egyptians required doing commerce outside Egypt?
4. find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1.5pt)
governed (§1) permitted(§2) grave(§5)
5. Choose the most suitable title for the reading passage. (1pt)
a) Alexander the Great.
b) The ancient Egyptians
6. Fill in the table with the missing word category: (2pts)
Verb Noun Adjective
………….. belief …………..
To preserve ………….. …………..
7. Ask the question that the underlined words answer: (1pts)
Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for pharaohs four thousands years ago
8. Combine the pairs of sentences using the appropriate connector: after - although - before - until: (2pts)
a. Alexander the Great had conquered Egypt. Egypt became a part of the Greek world.
b. Ancient Egypt developed a form of writing. Few people could read and write.
9. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final ‘ed’: (1pts)
allowed needed required developed
10. Fill in the gaps with one word to make the paragraph meaningful: (2pts)
heritage these establishing developed
It is absolutely right that the understanding of the past gives us immense opportunities to enrich ourselves with the facts and encourage us to understand why our ancestors ……… various arts to succeed in ……….. their proper identity in very hard times. …….. arts represent a cultural………… that deserves respect.
SECTION TWO: WRITTEN EXPRESSION ( 5 points)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1:
Write a short essay about the following topic:
How people consolidate their culture. Use these notes:
-respect their customs
-organize exhibitions
-write books
-organize regular festivals in various arts
-remind children of the glorious past of their ancestors
Topic 2
Write a short essay about the rise and the fall of the Islamic civilization.
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