Department of English Language

Second Semester English Final Examination for Grade 11th

Academic year: 2014/22

Weight: 40%

Allowed time: One hour

Name: ________________________________________ Section: __________ No: ________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS:

 Make sure that the exam paper contains 07 pages including the cover page and answer
sheet.
 Read the instructions carefully for each part of the exam and attempt accordingly.
 Use of pencils and red pens are not allowed.
 Any action taken by exam invigilator during the exam will not be compromised.
 Put aside any materials on the instructor’s desk.
 Write your answers on the separate answer sheet provided only.
 Please write your name on both question paper and answer sheet.

Section One: Reading Comprehension (1-8)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions according to
the information there in. And, then write in the separate answer sheet provided.

Passage
Medical waste has been a growing concern because of recent incidents of public exposure to
discarded blood vials, needles (sharps), empty prescription bottles, and syringes. Medical waste can
typically include general refuse, human blood and blood products, cultures and stocks of infectious
agents, laboratory animal carcasses, contaminated bedding material, and pathological wastes.

Wastes are generally collected by gravity chutes, carts, or pneumatic tubes, each of which has its
own advantages and disadvantages. Chutes are limited to vertical transport, and there is some risk
of exhausting contaminants into hallways if a door is left open during use. Another disadvantage
of them is that the waste container may get jammed while dropping or it may be broken upon
hitting the bottom. Carts are primarily for horizontal transport of bagged or containerized wastes.
The main risk here is that bags may be broken or torn during transport, potentially exposing the
worker to the wastes. Using automated carts can reduce the potential for exposure. Pneumatic
tubes offer the best performance for waste transport in a large facility. Advantages include high-
speed movement, movement in any direction, and minimal intermediate storage of untreated
wastes. However, some objects cannot be conveyed pneumatically.

Off-site disposal of regulated medical wastes remains a viable option for smaller hospitals (those
with less than 150 beds). Some preliminary on-site processing, such as compaction or hydro
pulping, may be necessary prior to sending the waste off site. Compaction reduces the total volume
of solid wastes, often reducing transportation and disposal costs, but it does not change the
hazardous characteristics of the waste. Compaction may not be economical if transportation and
disposal costs are based on weight rather than volume.

Hydro pulping involves grinding the waste in the presence of an oxidizing fluid, such as
hypochlorite solution. The liquid is separated from the pulp and discharged directly into the sewer
unless local limits require additional pretreatment prior to discharge. The pulp can often be
disposed of at a landfill. One advantage is that waste can be rendered innocuous and reduced in
size within the same system. Disadvantages are the added operating burden, difficulty of
controlling fugitive emissions, and the difficulty of conducting microbiological tests to determine
whether all organic matters and infectious organisms have been destroyed from the waste.

On-site disposal is a feasible alternative for hospitals generating two tons or more per day of total
solid waste. Common treatment techniques include steam sterilization and incineration. Although
other options are available, incineration is currently the preferred method for on-site treatment of
hospital waste.

Steam sterilization is limited in the types of medical waste it can treat, but is appropriate for
laboratory cultures and/or substances contaminated with infectious organisms. The waste is
subjected to steam in a sealed, pressurized chamber. The liquid that may form is drained off to the
sewer or sent for processing. The unit is then reopened after a vapor release to the atmosphere, and
the solid waste is removed for further processing or disposal. One advantage of steam sterilization is
that it has been used for many years in hospitals to sterilize instruments and containers and to treat
small quantities of waste. However, since sterilization does not change the appearance of the waste,
there could be a problem in gaining acceptance of the waste for landfilling.
A properly designed, maintained, and operated incinerator achieves a relatively high level of
organism destruction. Incineration reduces the weight and volume of the waste as much as 95% and
is especially appropriate for pathological wastes and sharps. The most common incineration system
for medical waste is the controlled-air type. The principal advantage of this type of incinerator is
low particulate emissions. Rotary-kiln and grate-type units have been used, but use of grate-type
units has been discontinued because of high air emissions. The rotary kiln also puts out high
emissions, and the costs have been prohibitive for smaller units.

Adapted from: Learning Express, LLC

1. Which of the following organizational schemes is most prevalent in the passage?
A. chronological order C. order by topic
B. comparison-contrast D. hierarchical order

2. One disadvantage of the compaction method of waste disposal is that it

A. cannot reduce transportation costs.

B. reduces the volume of solid waste material.
C. does not allow hospitals to confirm that organic matter has been eliminated.
D. does not reduce the weight of solid waste material.

3. According to the passage, which of the following could be safely disposed of in a landfill but
might not be accepted by landfill facilities?

A. hydro-pulped material C. incinerated waste

B. sterilized waste D. laboratory culture

4. “Them” paragraph two line three refers to

A. chutes C. exhausting contaminants
B. Wastes D. hallways

5. Hospitals can minimize employee contact with dangerous waste by switching from
A. a manual cart to a gravity chute
B. an automated cart to a hydro-pulping machine
C. a gravity chute to a manual cart
D. a manual cart to an automated cart

6. The word exhausting, as it is used in the second paragraph, line two of the passage, nearly
means
A. debilitating C. detonating
B. disregarding D. discharging

7. The underlined phrase fugitive emissions in the fourth paragraph most nearly means
A. Contaminants those are extremely toxic.
B. Contaminants that are illegally discharged.
C. Contaminants that escape the disposal process.
D. Contaminants that come from micro-biological testing.

8. One disadvantage of the compaction method of waste disposal is that it

 A. cannot reduce transportation costs.
B. reduces the volume of solid waste material.
C. does not allow hospitals to confirm that organic matter has been eliminated.
D. does not reduce the weight of solid waste material.

Section Two: Grammar and Usage

DIRECTIONS: Question 9-33 are incomplete sentences. Choose the word/phrase that
best completes the sentence and write in the separate answer sheet provided.
9. The terrorist group blew up the bridge. The passengers have been suffering. The meaning of
the underlined word is:
A. constructed C. removed
B. demolished D. detached
10. Please stopped ______ much alcohol it is not good for your health.
A. to drink C. drinking
B. to drinking D. drink
11. Anyone ________ understand what she want to say. Her pronunciation is difficult to
understand.
A. can’t B. is not able to C. will be able to D. couldn’t
12. _________ it gets warm, she will take off an overcoat.
A. If B. As C. In case of D. When
13. He is _________ but he can perform difficult tasks that may not be done by elders.
A. eightyish C. younger
B. oldish D. midaged
14. Better forget her. She will have married and got baby_______ the time you graduate.
A. at B. by C. since D. until
15. ‘Seychelles’ is the smallest ISLAND in Africa. The silent letter of the underlined word is:
A. L B. I C. S D. N
16. He is going to be under police custody. He makes the employees ________ about the legal
principles of the business environment.
A. misinformed C. well-informed
B. preinformed D. informing
17. If I _______ enough money, I would have bought the beautifully car on sale in the market.
A. have had B. had had C. had D. have
18. Many children were injured __________ a heavy storm yesterday.
A. due toB. however C. because D. therefore
19. He can’t purchase anything for shop. He ________ his wallet at Megenagna.
A. stolen C. has been stolen B. has stolen D.
will stolen
20. The English teacher usually makes the students_______ the classwork.
A. did s B. does C. made D. do
21. She has a knee desire to study Astronomy ________ difficult to understand.
A. even though B. nevertheless C. despite D. accordingly
22. He was too careless and not attends class too. His mother wishes he ________ Medical
Science in a university. Now, he works as a driver.
 A. would join B. joined C. had joined D. hadn’t joined
23. Selamnehplays a Jazz _________ of all I taught Music.
A. more interestingly than C. as interesting as
B. the most interestingly D. more interestingly
24. She is 35. However, she speaks ___________. I even unexpected.
A. child B. childish C. childishly D. children
25. I can’t believe it. Jemal runs just ________ a wind.
A. like B. as C. as if D. even if
26. _________, I can’t agree with this idea. It may affect and abuse community standard. A.
personally B. personal C. person D. personalize
27. It isn’t still enough. The problem needs radical improvements. Our school is ________two
new employees.
A. taking on B. taking off C. setting on D. Setting off
28. The presidential election of Nigerian is put on until next month. There is on stable political
situation so as to administer it. “Put on” means:
A. cancelled B. postponed C. escaped D. removed
29. __________ bad headache, I would pass the entrance examination.
A. When B. If C. But for the fact that D. But for
30. Don’t _______ your promise. As you told me you would help me as possible.
A. go back off B. go back on C. call off D. call on
31. Surprising! Samson and Kassaneshhave bought bridal dresses. I am sure they ________
married.
A. are going to getC. would be
B. will be able togetD. get
32. There was flooding in many areas during heavy rain; ___________, many building were
demolished.
A. because C. although
B. consequently D. however
33. “Like your mother, I must help you.” Of the following sentences, which one has the nearest
meaning with the original one?
A. I am your mother and I must help you.
B. I am you mother but I can’t help you.
C. I am not your mother but I must help you.
D. I am not your mother and I can’t help you.

Section Three: Communicative Activities

Directions: Question 34-40 are presented in a form of dialogue. The part said by one of the
speaker is given, and blank space is left for the other. Choose the one that is most appropriate
to complete the following dialogue.

34. Librarian: What can I do for you?

Student: _____________________________
Librarian: Did you check our database to see.
A. Thanks. I really appreciate that.
 B. Thank you. I have already got a book.
C. Would you get another copy on the shelf?
D. I was looking for a book, but I couldn’t find it.
35. Aderaw: Do you speak Ge’ez?
Giredew: ________________________________.
A. I speak Gee’ze, too C. Just a little
B. I speak five languages D. I have never been to Ge’ez
36. Teacher: Haven’t you submitted your essay, have you?
Student: ___________________________________
A. No, I haven’t. C. When? I didn’t know.
B. No, I have. I gave you in the morning. D. Yes, I haven’t. I’m sorry.
37. Son: ______________________________________
Mam: Nice to meet you, Miss. Muna.
A. Mam. Miss. Muna is my teacher. C. This is my Mam, Miss. Muna.
B. Mam. This is my teacher, Miss. Muna. D. Mam. They one is my teacher, Miss.
Muna.
38. Gashaw: Would you join us for dinner? We are eating out.
Belachew: _______________________________________________
A. Restaurants are burgeoning. C. Why do you want that? I have
eating.
B. We went to the Sheraton hotel yesterday. D. Of course, very gladly.
39. Receiver: ______________________________________________
Caller: This is Balcha. Can I speak with Dr. Fasil?
Receiver: He isn’t here for the time being. Could you leave a message, please?
A. I am Balcha. Can I make a contact with Dr. Fasil?
B. This is Balcha. What is for calling?
C. No matter how, I will call back later.
D. Hello, Who is calling, please?
40. Buyer: _______________________________________
Seller: Nothing today, but a big sale by next weekend.
A. Don’t forget to bring your credit card. C. You can exchange it with the same price.
B. Are there any sales today? D. What’s going to be on sales?

Department of English Language

KokebeTsibah Secondary School

Department of English Language

 Second Semester English Final Examination for Grade 11th

Answer Sheet

Academic year: 2014/22 Weight: 40% Allowed time: One hour

Name: ______________________________________ Section: __________ No: ________

No Answer No Answer No Answer No Answer

1 11 21 31
2 12 22 32
3 13 23 33
4 14 24 34
5 15 25 35
6 16 26 36
7 17 27 37
8 18 28 38
9 19 29 39
10 20 30 40