Bahasa Inggeris questions, unit 8

Nama / NameKelas / ClassTarikh / Date

Image

45 marks. Use Practice to check each answer as you go, or Exam to answer everything first. Section A has 12 multiple-choice questions on grammar, vocabulary and reading. Section B has written tasks on the causative, conditionals, wishes, advice letters and reports. Ask a parent or teacher to help you mark the longer answers.

Section A: multiple choice

12 marks

Choose the best answer.

Question 1

Mum her hair cut at the salon every month.

has
have
is having
had been

Show answerHide answer

Every month is a habit, so the Present Simple: has + object + past participle (cut). The subject Mum is third person singular.

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Grammar: causative form

Textbook p. 113

Question 2

Which sentence means the same as 'A plumber repaired our sink'?

We repaired our sink.
We had our sink repaired.
We had repaired our sink.
We were repaired our sink.

Show answerHide answer

The causative form have + object + past participle shows that someone else did the job. A and C say that we did it ourselves. D is not grammatical.

For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: causative form

Textbook p. 113

Question 3

Hana wrote 'Aishah' instead of 'Aisyah'. She my name.

dis-spelled
unspelled
misspelled
spelless

Show answerHide answer

The prefix mis- is used with verbs and means to do something wrongly or badly: spell, misspell.

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Vocabulary: prefixes dis- and mis-

Textbook p. 114

Question 4

The shop assistant promised that the bag is made of leather, not plastic.

fake
false
unreal
genuine

Show answerHide answer

Genuine means not a copy, so it is the opposite of plastic made to look like leather. Fake, false and unreal would suggest the bag is not real leather.

For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard Vocabulary: fake, false, unreal, genuine

Textbook p. 114

Question 5

If I the answer, I would have told you.

had known
knew
have known
would know

Show answerHide answer

Type 3 needs the Past Perfect in the if-clause (had known) and would have + past participle in the main clause.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: conditional type 3

Textbook p. 115

Question 6

It is raining heavily and Danial has no umbrella. He says, 'I wish .'

I have an umbrella
I had an umbrella
I would have had an umbrella
I will have an umbrella

Show answerHide answer

A wish about an unreal present situation takes the Past Simple: I wish I had an umbrella. Present Simple, would have and will are not used after wish here.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: wish + Past Simple

Textbook p. 119

Question 7

Sofia says, 'I wish I hadn't eaten so much.' What does she mean?

She is hungry now.
She will eat more later.
She regrets eating too much.
She did not eat anything.

Show answerHide answer

Wish + Past Perfect shows regret about the past: she did eat too much and now feels sorry.

For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: wish + Past Perfect

Textbook p. 119

Question 8

Kumar and Dev fell out last week, but they made up yesterday. Which is true?

They are still angry with each other.
They have never argued.
They have just met for the first time.
They argued and then became friends again.

Show answerHide answer

Fall out with means to have an argument; make up means to become friends again. So there was an argument and then they were friends again.

For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard Vocabulary: phrasal verbs

Textbook p. 116

Question 9

'Aini takes after her grandmother' means that Aini

looks or behaves like her grandmother.
admires her grandmother.
asks her grandmother for help.
has an argument with her grandmother.

Show answerHide answer

Take after means to look or behave like an older family member. B is look up to, C is turn to and D is fall out with.

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Vocabulary: phrasal verbs

Textbook p. 116

Question 10

Which sentence gives advice?

I need your advice about something.
If I were in your shoes, I'd talk to my teacher.
What can I do about it?
I don't know what to do.

Show answerHide answer

If I were in your shoes, I'd ... is a phrase for giving advice. The other three are ways of asking for advice or showing a problem.

For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard Speaking: giving advice

Textbook p. 116

Question 11

According to the text on photo manipulation, why have some celebrities posted unedited pictures of themselves on the Internet?

To become more famous.
To advertise photo editing software.
To show how much digital editing happens in the media.
To encourage girls to have plastic surgery.

Show answerHide answer

They want people to see how much manipulation takes place. The other options are not mentioned or are the opposite of the writer's concern.

For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard Reading: photo manipulation (Don't believe everything you see)

Textbook p. 112

Question 12

The installation Melting Men used small ice figures that melted. Its main aim was to

entertain the audience of a concert hall.
advertise a company that makes ice.
show visitors how the figures were made.
draw attention to the harmful effect of global warming.

Show answerHide answer

The text says the aim was to draw attention to the destructive impact of global warming, and the quick disappearance of the figures served as a warning.

For the teacher: Analysing, high difficulty, standard Reading: installation art (Melting Men)

Textbook p. 118

Section B: structured questions

33 marks

Answer all the questions.

Question 13

Rewrite each sentence using the causative form (have or get). Do not change the meaning.

[1 mark] (a)The man at the computer shop fixed Ray's computer. Ray ______

Show answerHide answer

Ray had his computer fixed by the man at the computer shop.

had his computer fixed (at the computer shop / by the man)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (b)A street artist is painting my portrait at the moment. I ______

Show answerHide answer

I am having my portrait painted by a street artist at the moment.

am having my portrait painted (by a street artist)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (c)Rita will ask a famous designer to make her a dress. Rita ______

Show answerHide answer

Rita will have a dress made by a famous designer.

will have a dress made (by a famous designer)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (d)The doctor didn't check my eyes. I ______

Show answerHide answer

I didn't have my eyes checked by the doctor.

didn't have my eyes checked (by the doctor)1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: causative form

Textbook p. 113

Question 14

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets to form conditional sentences type 3.

[1 mark] (a)If Elis ______ (know) that the dinner was formal, he ______ (wear) a suit.

Show answerHide answer

had known; would have worn

had known / would have worn (both needed)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (b)My brother ______ (not gain) weight if he ______ (not stop) exercising.

Show answerHide answer

would not have gained; had not stopped

would not have gained / had not stopped (both needed)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (c)If we ______ (not help) George, he ______ (never finish) on time.

Show answerHide answer

had not helped; would never have finished

had not helped / would never have finished (both needed)1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (d)Karen ______ (get) into serious trouble if she ______ (disobey) her parents.

Show answerHide answer

would have got(ten); had disobeyed

would have got(ten) / had disobeyed (both needed)1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: conditional type 3

Textbook p. 115

Question 15

Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given.

[1 mark] (a)I'd love to be able to buy that painting but I can't. I wish ______

Show answerHide answer

I wish I could buy that painting.

I could buy that painting1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (b)Unfortunately, I was ill last Saturday and I missed the concert. I wish ______

Show answerHide answer

I wish I hadn't been ill last Saturday and missed the concert.

I hadn't been ill (last Saturday) / I hadn't missed the concert1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (c)I hate it when my brother listens to music while I'm trying to sleep. I wish ______

Show answerHide answer

I wish my brother wouldn't listen to music while I'm trying to sleep.

my brother wouldn't listen to music while I'm trying to sleep1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Grammar: wish and if only

Textbook p. 119

Question 16

Choose the best meaning for each word as it is used in the text on photo manipulation.

[1 mark] (a)conform

Afollow other people's rules or ideasBfight against somethingCrecognise the value of something

Show answerHide answer

follow other people's rules or ideas

[1 mark] (b)bend the truth

Achange something so that it is not exactly trueBmake something illegalCshow or reveal something

Show answerHide answer

change something so that it is not exactly true

[1 mark] (c)rebel

Abecome successful suddenlyBfight against somethingCthink something is not good

Show answerHide answer

fight against something

[1 mark] (d)disapprove

Athink that somebody or something is not goodBfollow other people's ideasCrecognise somebody's value

Show answerHide answer

think that somebody or something is not good

For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard Vocabulary: words from the reading text

Textbook p. 112

Question 17

Read the summary of a text about installation art, then answer the questions.

Installation art became popular in the late 1960s. Its artists want to change the way viewers see a space, so they turn ordinary materials such as sticks, chairs and cars into something extraordinary. They also use hearing, touch and smell, not only sight. In The Traffic Light Tree, 75 sets of traffic lights blink on a tall tree-like structure in a London financial centre, to show the energy of the area.

[1 mark] (a)In which decade did installation art become popular?

Show answerHide answer

The late 1960s.

the late 1960s1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (b)Give one way in which installation art is different from traditional art.

Show answerHide answer

It uses senses such as hearing, touch and smell, not only sight.

Any 1 points

it uses other senses (hearing, touch, smell), not only sight1
it uses ordinary materials / it changes the viewer's perception of space1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Analysing, medium difficulty, standard Reading: installation art

Textbook p. 118

Question 18

A report is written in an impersonal, formal style. Rewrite each sentence in the passive voice.

[1 mark] (a)We should add more variety to the programme.

Show answerHide answer

More variety should be added to the programme.

More variety should be added to the programme.1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (b)We must carry out the suggestions.

Show answerHide answer

The suggestions must be carried out.

The suggestions must be carried out.1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (c)People have asked for more entertainment programmes.

Show answerHide answer

More entertainment programmes have been asked for.

More entertainment programmes have been asked for.1

Tick each point you got.

[1 mark] (d)We need to limit the commercial breaks.

Show answerHide answer

The commercial breaks need to be limited.

The commercial breaks need to be limited.1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard Writing: report, impersonal style (passive voice)

Textbook p. 123

Question 19

Nadia wrote to an advice column: 'I'm always tired because I stay up late playing games.' This is Zack's whole reply.

Nadia, you must stop playing games at once. Everybody knows that it is stupid to stay up late. Go to bed at ten o'clock. That is all.

[2 marks] (a)Give two ways in which Zack's reply does not follow the plan for an advice letter.

Show answerHide answer

There is no friendly opening or closing, and Zack gives orders and uses rude words instead of polite advice phrases. He also gives only one idea.

Any 2 points

No suitable greeting or opening that shows understanding (e.g. I was sorry to hear ...)1
Orders and rude words (must, stupid) instead of friendly advice phrases (Maybe you should, Why don't you)1
Only one piece of advice; no reasons or alternatives / no paragraphs1
No closing comment or signing off (e.g. Good luck!)1

Tick each point you got.

[2 marks] (b)Rewrite the reply as a better closing paragraph of two sentences.

Show answerHide answer

I hope my tips help you to feel less tired. Good luck, and let me know how everything turns out!

Encouraging comment or hope (e.g. I hope my tips help you)1
Friendly closing phrase and polite tone (e.g. Good luck! Let me know how it goes)1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Evaluating, high difficulty, standard Writing: letter giving advice

Textbook p. 117

Question 20

Your teacher has asked you to write a report on the school canteen and suggest ways of making it more pleasant. Write your report (about 100 words) in an impersonal, formal style. Use headings and the passive voice where suitable.

[8 marks] (a)Write your report.

Show answerHide answer

To: Puan Hasnah, Form teacher. From: Aina Sofea. Subject: Improving the school canteen. Introduction: The purpose of this report is to suggest ways of making the school canteen more pleasant. Cleanliness: The tables are often left dirty. More dustbins should be placed around the canteen and the tables should be wiped after recess. Healthy food: At present, mostly fried food is sold. More fruit and vegetables should be offered at lower prices. Seating: Pupils often have to eat standing up, so more benches ought to be provided. Conclusion: To sum up, if these suggestions are carried out, the canteen will be cleaner, healthier and more comfortable.

To / From / Subject lines at the top [1]1
Introduction that states the purpose of the report [1]1
At least two paragraphs on separate points with suitable headings (e.g. Cleanliness, Healthy food, Seating)2
Clear and sensible recommendations for each point2
Conclusion giving an overall opinion (e.g. To sum up ...) [1]1
Formal impersonal language, some passive forms and accurate grammar and spelling [1]1

Tick each point you got.

For the teacher: Creating, high difficulty, standard Writing: report suggesting ways to improve something

Textbook p. 122

Back to notes Model papers