English Exam: COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES

Directions: Questions from 63 - 82 are presented in the form of conversations. The part said by one of the speakers is given, and a blank space is left for the other. Choose the alternative that is most appropriate to complete the dialogue and blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.

63. Neighbor: Today's youths have a much wider access to information than those who lived in the past.
Father: Yes, but __________

A. the trouble is they are indiscriminate in their choice of information
B. the main point is they do not read all that comes their way
C. it's good to remember those who lived in the past were less intelligent
D. we should appreciate the unlimited interest of today's youth

64. Ahmed: __________?
Samson: You know why? He is such a funny boy that he makes everyone laugh.

A. Where do many students like to sit in the classroom
B. Is Solomon a funny boy
C. Do you like to sit next to Solomon in the classroom
D. Why do many students like to sit next to Solomon

65. Kidist: __________?
Hana: With sugar, please.

A. How much sugar do you like in your coffee
B. Do you like your coffee with sugar
C. Would you prefer your coffee with or without sugar
D. Is it good to drink coffee without sugar

66. Student: Today, I'm interviewing Business Managers to give me some idea about the field. Let me begin by __________
Manager: To put it simply, I joined the department because I wanted to learn how to run my own business.

A. telling you the history of the field in our context
B. explaining job opportunities in the field
C. asking you how you decided to study business management
D. telling you a few important things about the field

67. Father: __________ ?
Mother: He did not get full mark on his English exam.

A. How is Zena crying
B. When is Zena crying
C. Why is Zena crying
D. Who is crying, Zena

68. Ararso: What is your opinion about the need for college education?
Jirata: __________

A. I feel certain that it's absolutely necessary.
B. I think I've a good idea about it.
C. What is the requirement to join college?
D. None of my children joined college.

69. Mother: Tell me why schools are closed in Kiremt in Ethiopia.
Daughter: __________

A. Nobody likes going to school.
B. I haven't any clue, Mom.
C. Did you learn year-long yourself?
D. I hate Kiremt, Mom.

70. Lilu: __________
Maria: I'm sorry: I'm a stranger too.

A. Hi, you know the director's office, don't you?
B. I am sorry to say that, but I got lost.
C. Could you tell me where the director's office is?
D. Where is the director's office, if I may ask?

71. Nuru: Well done, Daniel! You got an A grade on your Maths.
Daniel: Really? __________

A. Thank you for the good news.
B. Nice work, isn't it?
C. A good achievement, isn't it?
D. I'm glad you liked it.

72. Lensa: My spoken English is really horrible; __________ ?
Zemzem: Practice speaking every day in front of your friends.

A. do you like English
B. what should I do
C. why you learn English
D. what is yours like

73. Student: __________ I want to know their differences.
Teacher: Yes. This will be our tomorrow's lesson.

A. When do you teach us about active and passive voices?
B. You could teach active and passive voices.
C. Could you explain to me about active and passive voices?
D. Who knows about active and passive voices?

74. Friend: What do you think unemployment will be like in the future?
You: __________

A. I am sure today's children won't expect a job from the government
B. Think about today; tomorrow is another day
C. In my opinion, none of a working age will be unemployed
D. I think unemployment is a universal problem these days

75. Teacher: __________ ?
Parent: You are right; wearing a uniform should be compulsory for class attendance.

A. Is it very disappointing to see students in the classroom without their uniform
B. Why do we see students in the classroom without their uniform
C. Isn't it very disappointing to see students in the classroom without their uniform
D. When do we see students in the classroom without their uniform

76. Friend: __________ I'm almost blind in the dark.
You: Don't worry about it.

A. I shouldn't have stepped on your foot.
B. Did I step on your foot?
C. Will you forgive me for stepping on your foot?
D. Excuse me for stepping on your foot.

77. Daughter: I think brilliant students should be exempted from cost-sharing.
Mother: __________: money shouldn't be a reward for good work.

A. I am afraid I can't agree
B. Shut up!
C. No, I don't accept this foolish idea
D. This is stupid

78. Teacher: Tell me the reasons why learning English is important to you.
Student: __________

A. As a matter of fact, we learn English five days a week
B. Firstly, English is not my favorite school subject
C. To begin with, English is a compulsory school subject
D. Believe it or not, my written English is very good

79. Mother: Why are you going so early today?
Daughter: __________, Mom.

A. Mind your own business
B. It is not very early
C. Nobody said it is early
D. In order to get in a front seat

80. Husband: Where would you like us to go for dinner?
Wife: __________ I like their French toast.

A. I do not have enough money for dinner.
B. Is your sister going with us?
C. How about trying Haile Grand Hotel?
D. I do not care about dinner tonight.

81. Husband: Six people died and three were injured in a car accident today.
Wife: __________ Has the cause been known?

A. Never trust a car driver.
B. What a terrible news!
C. Look after yourself on the road.
D. I am sorry to say this.

82. Abeya: I think that education is the only way to live a better life?
Temesgen: True, but I should say __________

A. perhaps we need to learn further
B. going to college is simple
C. going to college is not mandatory
D. perhaps it is one among the few

III. COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES

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