Entrance 2

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Sekolah Sri Dasmesh

Entrance Evaluation YR 9 2013 Time: 45 mins

( Written Test)

A : Grammar ( 1 mark per question)

1. My parents ________ coffee but my sister _______ tea.

A. likes, likes B. likes, like C. like, likes

2. James _________ to go home early because he _________ a toothache.

A. want, is B. wants, has C. wanted, have

3. _________ European and_________ Indian visited our school last week.

A. an, an B. A, a C. An, a

4. I cannot agree ________ you that such a precaution is necessary.

A. from B. on C. with

5. Bacteria _________ the smallest known living things with a cellular structure.

A. is B. are C. was

6. The shop sells many ______________ decorations.

A. interest B. interesting C. interaction

7 . Plants _______ carbon dioxide and ________ oxygen to the surroundings.

A. absorbs, releasing B. absorbed, releases C. absorb, release



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8. I have visited many European countries, _____________ I have never been to Switzerland.

A. although B. so C. however

9. Tommy looked around ____________ in the dimmed lighted room.

A. nervous B. nervously C. nervousness

10. The teacher sent the boy to the principal because of his ____

A. distance B. rudeness C. gladness

( 10 marks)

Vocabulary

Sleeping properly is important for everyone. The actual (11)_______ of sleep you need depends

(12)_______ your age. Children (13))______ to sleep between ten to twelve hours, and teenagers about

nine hours. Adults differ a lot in their sleeping(14)_______. Normally, seven to eight hours of sleep a

night is (15)_______,however some people only need about four hours. Having a comfortable

(16)_______ to sleep in essential. There should also be (17)_______ of fresh air. If you are having

problems sleeping, a warm milky drink can help. It is not a good idea to drink coffee or it may keep you

up.(18)________you are travelling a long distance, try to go to bed earlier than usual the day (19 )the

(20)_______ as this will help you feel less tired when you arrive.



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11. A) size B) number C) amount D) sum

12.A) to B) at C) on D) in

13.A) need B) could C) should D) want

14.A) ways B) habits C) actions D) manners

25 .A) much B) many C) several D) plenty

16.A) point B) position C) place D) pillow

17.A) much B) many C) plenty D) several

18.A) before B) after C). between D)together

19.A) since B) should C) if D) after

20.A) journey B) voyage B) call D) visit



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C: Reading Comprehension

Fossils

Fossils are the remains or evidence of animals or plants which have been preserved naturally.

They range from the skeletons of huge dinosaurs to tiny plants and animals which can only be seen

under a microscope. Most fossils are formed from the hard parts of animals and plants such as shells,

bones, teeth or wood. They may be virtually unchanged from the originals, or be mineral

replacements. Animals and plants have also been preserved in peat, tar, ice and amber, the resin of

ancient trees. Eggs, footprints and burrows can be fossilized too.

The study of fossils, called paleontology, shows us that life originated on Earth at least 3,500

million years ago. Since then there has been a succession of animal and plant species. Most are now

extinct and only a tiny proportion have survived as fossils. By studying these survivors, we have a

fascinating glimpse of ancient life on Earth.

The process of changing from a living organism to a fossil takes place over millions of years.

Fossilization is an extremely chancy process. As soon as animals and plants die, they begin to

decompose, or rot. The hard parts, such as the shells, bones, and teeth of animals, or the wood of plants, last longer than soft tissue but they are often scattered by animals, wind or flowing water. In

order for something to be fossilized it must be buried quickly before it decomposes.

This is most likely to be done by sediment like sand or mud washed down by water. Some fossils

later dissolve; others may be changed chemically or be distorted due to high temperatures and

pressures. Only a tiny fraction will survive to be found.

21 What are most fossils formed from?

_______________________________________________________ ( 2 marks)

22 What does the study of fossils show us about the origin of life on Earth?



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_______________________________________________________ ( 2 marks)

23. Tick ( ) the best description of the text ‘Fossils’.

It contains only facts. ( )

It contains mostly facts.( )

It contains mostly opinions. ( )

It contains about half facts and half opinions ( )

( 2 marks)

24. Tick two boxes to show which materials are most likely to be involved in the formation of fossils.

concrete ( )

mud ( )

pebbles ( )

rocks ( )

sand ( ) ( 2 marks)

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25. R ead these sentences from the text ‘Fossils’.

Write other words or phrases that mean the same as the underlined words.

proportion: ___________________________________________

fascinating: ____________________________________________ ( 2 marks)

Most are now extinct and only a tiny proportion have survived as fossils.

By studying these survivors, we have a fascinating glimpse ofancient life

on Earth.



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( 10 marks)

D: Writing

You have just been to the town centre to spend some of your savings on a book. Write an emailto your English friend, Sam. In your email you should:

Say what kind of book you bought

Mention why you choose the book

Ask for suggestion when you will be able to show him the book

Write approximately about 50 words on your answer sheet.

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(20 marks)

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