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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

GRADE NINE

Semester Two

First Session

Write your answers on the Test Paper

Time: 2 hours Pages: 10

TEST

SCORES

LISTENING 10

GRM/VCB 10

READING 10

WRITING 10

TOTAL 40

Name

School Class

ENGLISH, GRADE 9, SEMESTER TWO, 1st SESSION 2013/2014

1

LISTENING 1 (Items 1-5) [5 marks]

You are going to hear five people speaking. Who are they talking to?

Listen and for each item, shade in the bubble under the correct option.

a taxi driver a tour guide a student a receptionist an electrician a teacher

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


2

LISTENING 2 (Items 6-10) [5 marks]

You are going to hear a story about Nora and her husband in the hometown.

Listen and for each item, write a short answer (not more than FOUR WORDS).

6. With whom did the writer go to visit their hometown?

__________________________________________

7. What thing had changed most in the town?

___________________________________________

8. Who told them the news about their neighbours?

___________________________________________

9. How did the story-teller die?

___________________________________________

10. What did Nora and her husband want to buy in their hometown?

___________________________________________

LISTENING

SCORE

10


3

GRAMMAR/VOCABULARY 1 (Items 1-5) [2½ marks]

For each item, read the definition and the example.

Then complete the word in the space provided.

You are given the first letter(s) of the word. Make sure your spelling is correct.

Example: (noun) a room where food is prepared and cooked

e.g. They keep the fridge in the kit c h e n.

1. (adjective) having a high price

e.g. Houses are getting more expen _ _ _ _ in Muscat.

2. (noun ) a place where the airplanes can take off and land

e.g. There are many airplanes in this airp _ _ _

3. (verb) to become different.

e.g. The big towns of Oman cha _ _ _ a lot from one year to another.

4. ( noun) a journey during which you go to a place and return

e.g. My tr _ _ to Nakhal was very interesting and enjoyable.

5. (verb) to say words out loud

e.g. Raise your voice when you sp _ _ _.


4

GRAMMAR/VOCABULARY 2 (Items 6-10) [2½ marks]

For each item, shade in the bubble under the correct option.

(There are five extra words in the box.)

There (6) _________ deserts in many places in the world. Most of the desert areas are

near the equator. Deserts are (7) _________ dry areas with high daytime temperatures

and cool nights. There are (8) _________ plants or animals that can live there. Scientists

(9) _________ found that the world’s deserts are spreading (10) ________ new deserts

are appearing.

and any are few has have is little or very

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.


5

GRAMMAR/VOCABULARY 3 (Items 11-20) [5 marks]

Complete the unfinished words in the Text.

Make sure you spell each word correctly.

EXAMPLE:

“Goodododod_ morning! Myyyy____ name’s Ahmed Al-Zedjali andndndnd_ I’m a studentdentdentdent_ at a

schoolooloolool_ in Muscat. I’m in Gradeadeadeade_ Six. My favouriteuriteuriteurite_ subject is Maths.”

TEXT

People drink tea in most countries of the world. Britain is the (11)big______ importer

of tea. Every (12)ye______ British people drink (13)m______ than 180,000 tonnes of

tea. When the weather is (14)co______, British people usually drink hot tea with milk

and sugar (15)bec______ it helps them to stay warm. They drink tea at

(16)break______, lunch and dinner. They also (17)li______ to drink tea in the

(18)after______ at about four or five o'clock and they eat (19)so______ cake. This is

called "tea-time". British people drink their tea from big (20)cu______. These are called

"mugs".

GRM/VCB

SCORE

10


6

READING 1 (Items 1-4) [4 marks]

Match the texts with the pictures. For each text, shade in the bubble under the correct option.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Pictures

Texts A B C D E F

1. This great explorer came from Italy

and travelled a lot by sea. He started

his famous voyage from Spain to

discover America in 1492.

2. This great man designed many

buildings in Turkey. The Selimiya

Mosque is one of his greatest

achievements. It was built in 1575.

3. This man's invention has helped

people to keep food for a long time

and to have cool water in the hot

summer season.

4. Louis Pasteur was a famous French

scientist. He worked in laboratories

for many years and discovered

bacteria and germs in food in 1857.


7

READING 2 (Items 5–10) [6 marks]

Read the text. For each question, shade in the bubble under the correct option.

When tourists come to Oman, they bring money into the country. So tourism may

represent a large economic sector for the country and also this means that many Omani

people can find jobs in tourism.

Tourism in Oman has developed much for the last ten years. It has attracted more and

more tourists from different parts of the world because the Ministry of Tourism has

planned well for this sector. For example, many beautiful hotels and touristic resorts have

been built. So tourists feel very comfortable when they visit the country. They enjoy the

beautiful Oman's landscape and nature. For example, they go to Wahiba Sands in Al-

Sharqiya and spend enjoyable time there. They visit ancient sites such as Nizwa Fort and

Jibrin Palace in Al-Dakhiliya. They also visit local markets, such as Mutrah Sooq in

Muscat, where they can buy fabulous souvenirs such as Omani silver jewellery and

handicrafts.

During the summer season, the best region for tourists to visit is Dhofar in the south of

Oman. The weather becomes cool and many cultural and musical events are organised.

The season is called "Khareef Dhofar". That is why many local tourists and foreigners go

to Salalah to spend wonderful days there!

Tourists do not worry about transport when they want to visit the different areas of

Oman. The only reason is that there are modern roads and comfortable transport

facilities, such as powerful cars and modern buses. Besides, they feel even more

comfortable because Omani people are very friendly!


8

READING 2 (cont’d)

For each item, shade in the bubble next to the correct option.

5. Who brings money to Oman?

Omanis Tourists The Ministry

6. What has attracted tourists to Oman?

Jobs The world Tourism

7. What did the Ministry of Tourism build?

The hotels The landscape The country

8. What kind of old buildings do tourists visit in Al-Dakhiliya? Give one example.

The Ministry The forts The market

9. Why do tourists go to Salalah in summer time? Give one reason.

A big town Cool weather Hot summer

10. What or who makes tourists feel more comfortable when they come to Oman?

Friendly people Modern roads Powerful cars

READING

SCORE

10


9

WRITING 1 [4 marks]

Write a paragraph about Roads in Oman. Use ALL the information in the box. Your

writing should be correct and well-organized.

Roads in Oman

in 1970 roads / dusty

today roads / paved

big roads have lights

the journey past / present

difficult / easy

Marker A Marker B Average


10

WRITING 2 [6 marks]

Complete the following task. Write at least 75 words.

Situation: Imagine your friend Toshi/Takako from Japan is coming to Oman next week and

is staying in your home. Make a plan for his/her visit and write an email telling him/her

about the plan (Where to go? What to visit? Who to see? Etc…)

Your writing should be clear and well organised.

Marker A Marker B Average

WRITING

SCORE

GRADE NINE — ENGLISH LANGUAGE MARKING GUIDE

SEMESTER TWO, 2013/2014, FIRST SESSION TOTAL MARKS: 40

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LISTENING 1 (5 mks)

a taxi driver a tour guide a student a receptionist an electrician a teacher

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Notes: One mark each. Responses must be indicated clearly.

LISTENING 2 (5 mks) GRM/ VCB 1 (2.5 mks)

6. His wife Nora 1. expensive

7. The school 2. airport

8. Sami (did) 3. change

9. (Died) in a car accident 4. trip

10. (To buy) a (new) house 5. Speak / Spell

Notes: One mark each. Complete accuracy in grammar and spelling is not required, but answers must be clearly and convincingly correct.

Notes: Half-a-mark each. Spelling must be correct.

Grade 9, Sem. 2, 2013/14, 1st Session: Marking Guide page 2 of 4

GRM/ VCB 2 (2.5 mks)

and any are few has have is little or very

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Notes: Half-a-mark each. Responses must be indicated clearly.

GRM/ VCB 3 (5 mks)

11. biggest 16. breakfast

12. year 17. like

13. more 18. afternoon

14. cold/ cool 19. some

15. because 20. cups

Notes: Half-a-mark each. Spelling must be correct, including grammatical endings.

READING 1 (4 mks)

A B C D E F

1.

2.

3.

4.



READING 2 (6 mks)

5. Omanis Tourists The Ministry

6. Jobs The world Tourism

7. The hotels The landscape The country

8. The Ministry The forts The market

9. A big town Cool weather Hot summer

10. Friendly people Modern roads Powerful cars


WRITING 1 (4 mks)

4 – Presents all the information, fully and clearly.

– Writing is well-organised and coherent, with only minor language errors.

3 – Presents most of the information, clearly enough.

– Writing contains some noticeable language errors and sometimes lacks coherence.

2 – Manages to present only some of the information; important points are missing or unclear.

– Language contains frequent errors, some of which obscure meaning.

1 – A very feeble attempt at the task, presenting very little information.

– Language used is extremely limited and/or seriously distorted.

0

No attempt at the task: EITHER Irrelevant (Completely unrelated to the topic/ information

provided) OR Just copied from the Q-paper OR Hardly any writing at all, or not written in

English OR Complete nonsense


WRITING 2 (6 mks)

6

– Impact on intended reader(s) is very positive indeed.

– Writing clearly succeeds in achieving its purpose.

– Uses language which is very appropriate to reader and context.

– A good range of structures and vocabulary, with an excellent level of accuracy.

5

– Impact on intended reader(s) is positive.

– Writing succeeds to a large extent in achieving its purpose.

– Uses language which is appropriate to reader and context.

– A fair range of structures and vocabulary, with a good level of accuracy.

4

– Impact on intended reader(s) is fairly positive.

– Writing has reasonable success in achieving its purpose.

– There are clear attempts to use language appropriate to reader and context.

– Grammar and vocabulary are reasonably correct, though limited in range.

3

– Impact on intended reader(s) is mixed.

– Writing has partially achieved its main purpose, but:

– Some of the language used is inappropriate to reader and context.

– There is a noticeable lack of accuracy in the use of grammar and vocabulary.

2

– Impact on intended reader(s) is rather negative.

– Writing only has very limited success in achieving its purpose.

– There is little evidence of attempts to use appropriate language.

– Grammar/Vocabulary contain frequent serious errors.

1

– Impact on intended readers(s) is very negative.

– Writing clearly fails to achieve its intended purpose.

– There is no evidence of any attempt to use appropriate language.

– The language used is extremely limited and/or seriously distorted.

0

No attempt at the task: EITHER Irrelevant (Completely unrelated to the task/ instructions)

OR Just copied from the Q-paper OR Hardly any writing at all, or not written in English OR

Complete nonsense

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