1. The document appears to be an English exam for 8th grade students covering a unit on various grammar and reading comprehension topics. 2. It contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank grammar questions, a reading passage on what makes people beautiful and attractiveness, and an essay prompt to write a letter of advice. 3. The exam tests students on topics like verb tenses, parts of speech, reading comprehension and writing a formal letter.

1. Grade: 8 Subject: English
Upstream Book A Model Exam on Unit (1) Date: - - 201
Student's Name: …………………………………………… Class: ……..………………
Choose the correct answer: (10 Marks)
1- My train …………... at 2 pm.
a. leaves b. will leave c. is leaving
2- She's got beautiful……………… eyes.
a. almond-shaped b. round c. crooked
3- How do you often get ………… your neighbors?
a. on b. with c. on with
4- Claire is very ………. She always tells the truth.
a. polite b. honest c. friendly
5- They failed because they did not have …………..
a. team spirit b. team c. group
6- Mr. Jones……………… on the phone.
a. is talking b. talks c. talking
7- Her ………… and collar are of the same colour.
a. cuffs b. silk c. fur
8- Mr Hany ……………… us this week because our teacher is ill.
a. teaches b. is teaching c. will teach
9- When entering university, you have to show your ……………
a. identity b. passion c. books
10- How much .............………..?
a. does the heart weigh b. is the heart weighing c. the heart weighs
Rewrite the following: (5 Marks)
1- She is going to get married soon. (next week)
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2. Model Exam on (Unit 1)
2- He's having an important meeting on next Wednesday. (Wednesdays)
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3- He works at Natural History Museum in the city centre. (What)
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4- No, I am studying for my science exam. (Are?)
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5- We're getting up before 6 am tomorrow. (always)
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Complete the following dialogue: (5 Marks)
A: …………………………………………………………!
B: Hi! Nice to see you!
A: I've not seen you for ages! You've changed a lot!
B: Yeah! But you ……………………………………………! How are you?
A: …………………………….. How about you?
B: …………………………………
A: Where have you been?!
B: ………………………………………………………………….
A: Let's get together tomorrow.
B: OK. Great idea. See you tomorrow.
A: Goodbye.
Read and answer: (8 Marks)
Have you ever wondered what makes the people beautiful? Why do we find some people more
attractive than others? They say that beauty is in the eye of beholder, but is that really true?
According to researches, the friends, employees and role models that we choose depends on their
facial symmetry. That is, on how alike the two sides of their face are. Scientists say that human
beings have developed these characteristics in order to make sure that the healthiest and smartest
humans survive. However, having a more symmetrical face does not make one person better than
another. Other human characteristics, such as being kind, generous, caring and thoughtful are all
important for the survival of our species. It is therefore inaccurate and unfair to ignore these traits in
favour of physical beauty.
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3. Model Exam on (Unit 1)
Answer:
1- Give a title to the passage:
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2- What do scientists say about the human characteristics?
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3- Beauty is in the eye of beholder means:
a. Beauty is a point of view.
b. You can see beauty with your eyes only.
c. Beauty is a physical matter.
4- According to the passage, beauty is of ……….. kind(s).
a. one b. two c. not mentioned
5- The underlined (these) refers to
a. physical traits b. character traits c. both
6- Write a letter of advice to your cousin helping him study better before exams. (7 Marks)
Pay due attention to the form of the letter.
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