PART IV: WRITING I. Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (5 marks) 1. It’s a pity that you didn’t participate in that game.
We would rather……………………………………………………...……………
2. It’s extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these day.
We find ………………………………………………………………..………….
3. He learnt the old lessons as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner ……………………………………………………………………….
4. I don’t really like her even though I admire her achievement.
Much as ………………………………………………………………………...…
5. It won’t help you worry about it.
There is no …………………………………………………………………...…
II. Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words provided. (5 marks) 1. I was never allowed to walk barefoot when I was a child. (let) …………………………………………………………………………………..
2. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early” John said. (apologized) ………………………………………………………..………………………...
3. They moved here in 1995. (living) …………………………………………………………………………………..
4. I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not. (mind) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
5. It is very probable that the meeting will be cancelled. (probability) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
III. Write a composition about the advantages and disadvantages of reading books. (20 marks) (120 – 150 words)
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PART I – PHONETIC Choose one word (A, B, C or D) whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest. 1. A. similarity B. resolution C. understand D. committee
2. A. Compare B. introduce C. Intelligent D. Collect
3. A. dramatist B. discovery C. anxiety D. computer
4. A. recognize B. explorer C. malaria D. equipment
5. A. biology B. require C. minority D. obvious
