إمتحان المستوى الرفيع لعام 2008

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1. b 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. b 6. b 7. d 8. d 9. b 10. c
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They spoke very politely to their teacher.
A lot of workers object to being sent away.
When you do something wrong you feel ashamed of yourself.
Everyone must take part in the campaign for fighting cancer.
We are all being encouraged to pick up any rubbish we see lying in the street.
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1. In no circumstances should you reply to this letter.
2. The meeting has been postponed till next week.
3. He has an interest …..
4. Silly questions arouse my anger / fill me with anger.
5. We were surprised when they suddenly decided to leave the country.
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People come from all over the world to view the volcanoes, the seacoast and the rain forests. They come to sunbathe or surf at the beaches, or they come just to relax in the warm, sweet air.
The wasters of the Hawaiian Islands are clean, clear and warm. They contain hundreds of kinds of colorful fish. The undersea world is made even more colorful by the coral reefs of red, gold, white and light purple. Among these reefs there may be large fish or sea turtles.
She became a doctor−the first woman doctor in Italy. With her brilliant medical studies and research, she proved that women could indeed think and work as well as men. Later, she became internationally famous as the inventor of the Montessori method of teaching. To this day, Montessori schools around the world follow her method.
She refused to accept that they were unteachable as other doctors said. Somehow, she felt it must be possible to reach these children. With the right kind of teaching, she believed that she could help them become human again.
Only the larger landowners can afford to make the necessary investments for maximum production of the new grains. With their profits, the large landowners then buy the land from the smaller farmers. This way, the large landowners become ever richer and the number of landless people increases. Social tensions naturally increased in this situation.
While birth rates have been declining in the industrial countries, life expectancy has been increasing. In almost all the industrialized countries, life expectancy is now over 70 years of age. This means that the percentage of older people in the population is increasing.
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You can ask in a direct way.
By writing down your views and desires. Say them to yourself in the mirror or record them on a cassette.
The writer's purpose is to show the best way for communicating thoughts and feelings and the various ways of improving communication kills.
We use our bodies when talking: direct eye contact, upright posture, emphasizing gestures and a lively tone of voice are signs of assertiveness.
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2009 Advanced Answers
A – Language Usage and Set Books ( 21 marks )
1- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d : ( 5 marks; half a mark each )
1- a) the others 6- c) take
2- c) put up with 7- d) by
3- b) all respects 8- d) frank
4- b) living 9- a) equally nice
5- a) Set 10- a) ago
2 – Find the mistakes, then correct the sentences : ( 5 marks, one mark each )
1. We are supposed to tell them to collect the rubbish.
2. Do a good act today ! Keep our street clean ! Don't be a litterbug.
3. The girl was dressed in blue from head to toe or head to foot.
4. You like chocolate and so do I.
5. We are eagerly expecting your arrival.
3 - Rewrite the following sentences using the word(s) in brackets to give the
same meaning:
(5 marks; one mark each )
1. On no account can we offer a discount for our services.
2. Hadn't it been for volunteers, many people would have died.
3. We realized, only then, what a mess we have got ourselves into.
4. You aren't supposed to walk on grass. / You aren't allowed to …... / You are forbidden to …...
5. Do you regret cheating in the exam ?
4 – Answer four only of the following questions :
1. They have a tropical climate, the average temperature is about 78 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and 85 in summer. Rain falls often. They are similar in their natural beauty. They all have volcanic mountains and waterfalls, rain forests and beautiful beaches.
2. You need to be a good swimmer. You have to have an excellent sense of balance.
3. Maria's mother supported all Maria's decisions and helped her through many difficult times. Her mother encouraged her to be optimist and gave her the ideals necessary for success.
4. That was where she began to attend anatomy classes. During that time, women were not used to looking or talking about people's body parts.
5. The environment is a global issue which affects not only people all around the world but also all other creatures .e.g. Water pollution and air pollution.
6. While birth rates have been declining in industrialized countries, life expectancy has been increasing.
A) Answer the following questions :- ( 4 marks; one mark each )
1. There are many merits of distance learning e.g. it is available all the time. It allows for an openness. It gives a good chance for the ill and the very busy people to complete their education.
2. Using the e-mails, video conferencing and messages connect learners with the staff.
3. Meeting with the staff every now and then ( any possible answer will be correct )
4. 'Cumbersome'.
B) Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d
1. (b) pay attention 2. (b) are used to sirens 3. (a) has lived in Tanta for a while 4. (c) surrounded
6 – Choose the best ending for the following passage : ( 2 marks )
( b ) " I often walk in my sleep and fall over chairs or tables without even noticing."