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Unit-5 (Colours)
Question No. I (10 marks) – Initial Word
Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given.
1. She looked at him with a very annoyed e-------------.
2. My school uniform is as white as s-------------.
3. We lost the instruction m-------------and could not put our bikes together.
4. He was unqualified and totally i------------- for this position.
5. A manager has the a------------- to revise employees’ work schedules based on the needs of the company.
6. The students are not a------------- to talk during the exam or the assembly.
7. I have a political attitude, but I am certainly not a p-------------.
8. The president of China is a c------------- leader who strictly controls his country and citizens.
9. I paid my d------------- with all the money that I made this month.
10. Companies that v------------- the environmental laws will be heavily fined by the government.
11. The d------------- man fell down the street, and as a result, he got a sprained ankle.
12. The cyber-c------------- have been increasing during these years due to addiction of social media.
13. As a t-------------, he formed a strong attachment to one of his friend.
14. I want to ask her out, but I don’t have the c-------------.
15. The National Flat and National Anthem are a s------------- of patriotism and solidarity.
16. Flags of all the participating countries are flying outside the s-------------.
17. Many minor ethnics groups are trying to maintain their cultural i-------------.
18. Discussion is the process of two or more people c------------- about an idea.
19. In the sunny afternoon, the sun is shining brightly in the s-------------.
20. A student gives her teacher a r------------- orchid every morning of the school days.
21. He remembers riding a y------------- school bus in every morning as a child.
22. The b -------------workers do not earn much money like white-collar workers.
23. Jon recovered from his surgery in less than 10 days, and is now in the p-------------of condition.
24. It is wonderful to see how she has g------------- as a person since going to college.
25. Most vegetables and fruits that we bought from local g------------- were local products.
26. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to g------------- effect.
27. The business c------------- is quite simple but it looks clean and professional.
28. The judges will a------------- a prize to the best speaker.
29. This a------------- is for the student who is the most outstanding in this class.
30. She was wearing a b------------- coat with a white collar.

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31. The problem with most garden books is that they are written by g-------------.
32. I e------------- listening to music when I feel stress and pressure about work.
33. We all need to obey the rules and r-------------of the company.
34. Sometimes, we should not buy u------------- things to save money.
35. The doctor wants to d------------- the surgery for a few weeks.
36. She often r------------- to her notes when giving a speech.
37. Cigarette smoking has been a------------- with lung cancer.
38. The general secretary may r------------- the present at official ceremonies.
39. He has work for me for some years and proven that he is both reliable and t-------------.
40. To make her sound better, she used the word with positive c-------------.
41. The hotel has s------------- facilities for welcoming disabled people.
42. The policemen can easily g------------- who the thieves are.
Question No. II (10 marks) – Multiple Choice
Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. I live alone but I never feel -------------.
A. lonely B. excited C. boring
2. The window often ------------- the bright afternoon sunlight.
A. appear B. reflect C. occur
3. ------------- workers can expect to earn attractive salary after working a few months.
A. Trustworthy B. Ambitious C. Skilled
4. She studied hard ------------- she could pass her exam with fly colours.
A. so that B. since C. because
5. Getting the green light means that someone ------------- to go ahead.
A. has allowed B. allows C. is allowed
6. If someone is young and -------------, he or she is a greenhorn.
A. unexperienced B. inexperienced C. experienced
7. He is spending all his money ------------- he were a billionaire.
A. as B. as if C. so that
8. His joy soon turned to ------------- when he found he was insulted.
A. anger B. anxiety C. sympathy
9. I went and saw her ------------- I heard her news.
A. until B. so that C. as soon as

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10. ------------- you study hard, you will fail the exam.
A. When B. Unless C. If
11. She went to her work ------------- she was feeling unwell.
A. because B. while C. although
12. We will not leave ------------- you arrive here.
A. when B. if C. until
13. People use colours to express a/an ------------- of group identity.
A. sense B. feeling C. emotion
14. Please take your umbrella ------------- you won’t get wet
A. so B. in case C. so that
15. Should we bring umbrellas ------------- it rains during our outing?
A. if B. in case C. so that
16. Never be jealous ------------- others, as it can lead negative emotions.
A. of B. with C. for
17. The shop is closed ------------- for renovation, so please come back in a week.
A. temporarily B. immediately C. permanently
18. In a professional -------------, it’s essential to respect the opinions and ideas of your coworkers.
A. society B. environment C. surrounding
19. If we get up late, we will not ------------ the early train.
A. miss B. get C. catch
20. I have already paid off the bank ------------- , and I am now out of the red.
A. debt B. loan C. money
21. He is really a -------------. He is not experienced in any areas.
A. greenhorn B. greengrocer C. greenhouse
22. Due to the -------------, effect, the temperature of the world is higher and higher.
A. greenhorn B. greengrocer C. greenhouse
23. We cannot see him in the insufficient light. His complexion is as ------------- as coal.
A. white B. red C. black
24. We can drive our cars when the traffic light turns into -------------.
A. green B. red C. amber
25. The referee warned Harry Cane by showing a ------------ card.
A. yellow B. red C. green

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Question No. III (10 marks) - Grammar

Grade-12
Subordinating Conjunctions
Text-based Exercise
A. Choose an appropriate subordinating conjunction for each of the following sentences.
1. I waited at the bus stop (until, after, unless) my friend arrived.
2. He shouted at me (although, as if, so that) it were all my fault.
3. I am not as clever (so that, whereas, as) you are.
4. (Since, Although, Till) the price was low, she did not buy the scarf.
5. The flight was cancelled (because, while, where) the weather was bad.
6. We ran into an old friend (where, while, before) we were waiting for the ferry.
7. The driver stopped the bus (unless, though, so that) the old man could cross the road.
8. (As, Once, Where) my sister was busy, I washed all her clothes.
9. (Since, When, Although) she was not well, she prepared dinner for her son.
10. I came here (so that, as soon as, until) I heard the news about you.

B. Join the following sentences using appropriate subordinating conjunctions.

1. We had to stand all the way. All the seats on the bus were occupied.
2. My father devoted all his life to his work. He retired.
3. We left rather late. We arrived on time.
4. She is overweight. She never takes any exercise.
5. You trust yourself. You will know how to live.
6. Moe Moe decided not to buy the dress. The colour didn't suit her.
7. The film was boring. I changed the channel.
8. I visit my grandpa. I see him working in the garden.
9. He went to bed. He had finished his homework.
10. I broke my leg. I was playing football.
11. The maths questions are hard. I can only do one of them-12.
12. Mum will be happy. You arrive home early.
13. Don't go out. I get ready.
14. You listen to me. You will be in trouble.
15. I left home early. I wouldn't be caught in the heavy traffic.

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C. Finish each sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence that is given.
1. I like my new job even if it requires a lot of screen time.
Although ----------------------------------------------------------.
2. She plays tennis so well that she wins all the matches.
She is such ----------------------------------------------------------.
3. By the time we got to the bookshop, the books we wanted had been sold out.
When----------------------------------------------------------.
4. Ko Ko has lived in China for seven years, so he speaks Chinese fluently.
Since----------------------------------------------------------.
5. Every time I visit my native town, I donate some money to the Shwe Taung pagoda.
Whenever----------------------------------------------------------.
6. No sooner did the teacher come in than we stood up and greeted her.
As soon as ----------------------------------------------------------.
7. We must hurry, or we won't catch the train.
Unless----------------------------------------------------------.
8. I took a cooking course because I wanted to make special dishes for my parents,
As----------------------------------------------------------.
9. Ma Ma had a shower and then watched TV
After Ma Ma ----------------------------------------------------------.
10. They wanted to move to a new house, but they could not afford it.
Although----------------------------------------------------------.

D. Finish each sentence in a meaningful way.

1. I swept the floor after----------------------------------------------------------.
2. He says his prayers before----------------------------------------------------------.
3. Our group decided to participate in the contest although----------------------------------------------------.
4. You had better take a sweater so that----------------------------------------------------------.
5. His fans follow him wherever----------------------------------------------------------.
6. The lights went out while----------------------------------------------------------.
7. We do not have dinner until----------------------------------------------------------.
8. She passed the exam with flying colours because----------------------------------------------------------.

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Subordinating Conjunctions
Join the following sentences using appropriate subordinating conjunctions.
1. The teacher let us listen to music. We worked on our papers.
2. I cannot find a good restaurant. I can eat for a good price.
3. She can’t visit her grandma. Her family travels to Dawei this summer.
4. Myo Lay wants to go to school. He can find a good job.
5. There is a lot to do. I leave for my vocation.
6. My brother wants to go to the lake. He loves to swim.
7. The truck driver ate a big meal. Later, he went to work.
8. The newspaper refused to say who gave her the secret information. She was arrested by the policed.
9. I have no money. I can’t go to the party.
10. Polar bears are cute. The mothers are dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.
11. Some university classes are challenging. Other classes are boring.
12. The typhoon ended on Wednesday. Everybody want to the beach to inspect the damage.
13. My pet has fleas. It needs a bath.
14. We drove to the mountains in the afternoon. We packed the car in the morning.
15. The government banned cell phones in cars. The plan won’t work without an enforcement program.
16. Some bananas are green. Other bananas are yellow.
17. We are happy. We received the first prize.
18. The people were listening eagerly. The leader was speaking.
19. He worked hard. He failed.
20. She is beautiful. She is not intelligent.
21. She began to cry. She has lost her golden chain.
22. You work hard. You will get the first prize.
23. My sister has many friends. She has not found a special one.
24. John is only eight years old. He can play the piano very well.
25. Yoon Yoon ate four hamburgers. She was very hungry.
Inversion: Full Verb before Subject.
Text-based Exercise
A. Rewrite the following sentences in inversion to make them more descriptive. The first one is done for you as
an example.
1. The school music band marched towards the main hall.
Towards the main hall marched the school music band.

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2. A delivery van came round the corner.

3. A cardboard box was on the doorstep.
4. A strange bird was on the branch of the Eucalyptus tree.
5. A drone flew just above the building.
6. A great castle stood directly in front of the park.
7. The patient recovered under the care of physicians.
8. A hidden tribe dwelled in the remote areas of the Amazonian rainforest.
9. The bridge collapsed without any warning.
10. Her big diamond necklace sparkled in the moonlight.

Rewrite the following sentences in inversion to make them more descriptive. The first one is done for you as an
example.
1. The clothes that you want are in the cabinet.
2. The town where you live lies beyond the mountain.
3. Some old desks were in the classroom.
4. A vast treasure of gems and jewels were in the cave.
5. The settlers will have to cross to the north of the stream.
6. The offices that you are trying to find are around the corner.
7. The spicy food can be enjoyed at the Thailand restaurant.
8. Such delicious fruits can’t be grown in the world.
9. The tents where we will be staying this week are around the recreation hall.
10. A man and a woman are in the apartment next to mine.
11. Earthquakes occur in the state of California.
12. A strange bird was on the branch of the Eucalyptus tree.
13. The patient recovered under the care of physicians.
14. A hidden tribe dwelled in the remote areas of the Amazonian rainforest.
15. Our school lies near the National Museum.

Omission of Relative Pronouns

Text-based Exercise
Rewrite the following sentences omitting the relative pronouns.
1. Some paintings that were stolen from the museum have not been found yet.
2. Some of the people who were invited to the party cannot come.

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3. Life must be very unpleasant for people who live near busy airports.
4. A few days after the interview, I received an email which offered me a job.
5. The waiting room was empty except for a young man who was reading by the window.
6. A number of suggestions which were made at the meeting were not practical.
7. Kyaw Kyaw has a brother who is working at ABC Bank and a sister who is studying, economics at the
university.
8. The boy who had been injured in the accident was sent to the hospital.
9. The train which she was about to take was late.
10. The roof of the shed which was damaged by the storm last night has now been repaired.
11. An ambulance came to take the climber whom I helped.
12. The man who was arrested by the police was a great gambler.
13. The dress that my aunt bought for me yesterday does not fit me.
14. The men who we saw in the woods were skillful hunters.
15. The man who I spoke to just now is really helpful.

Complete each sentence using a participle phrase. The first one is done for you as an example.
1. A tribe lives on the island. They are very friendly.
The tribe livings on the island are very friendly.
2. Blood is stored in the blood bank. It has been tested for HIV and other infections.
The blood ________________________________________________________ .
3. A girl came and gave me some cakes last night. She lives next door.
The girl __________________________________________________________ .
4. The guest singer was pleased to see her fans. They were cheering and waving their scarves.
The guest singer was pleased to see her fans ______________________________________.
5. They were rowing in the stream. It flows into a river.
They were rowing in the stream _________________________________________________.
6. The students went on an excursion to a factory. They were led by their teachers.
The students _________________________________________________________________.
Rewrite the following sentences omitting the relative pronouns.
1. I have borrowed the books that you recommended.
2. The man who you see in the street is my new neighbor.
3. Would you recognize the person who stopped you?
4. We saw someone who looks like you.

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5. The picture which she has just finished is unique.

6. The man who appeared at the doorway was called U Cho.
7. The woman whom U Myint showed you in the theatre comes from Mandalay.
8. He is the man whom I told you about.
9. This is the car which I am thinking about buying.
10. The email that I sent didn’t reach everybody.
11. The flight which we were supposed to take was cancelled.
12. There is no one whom I trust more.
13. We need a doctor who looks after people’s health.
14. Where is the letter that is received this morning?
15. They use a calendar which tells them the date.
16. Strikers are soccer players who try to score goals for their team.
17. The Thames is a river which runs through London.
18. I gave you a book which had many pictures.
19. The sweets which were bought yesterday are delicious.
20. Some paintings that were stolen from the museum have not been found yet.

Used To
Text-based Exercise Rewrite the following sentences with the correct form of ‘used to’.
1. She (not like) vegetables when she was a child.
2. She can’t believe she has failed the exam. She (work) hard.
3. Su Su (not like) Maths. She was really bad at it.
4. What (you, do) in the summer when you lived in the country?
5. Zaw Zaw (not eat) carrots, but now, he eats it.
6. (You, play) tennis when you were at school.
7. Myintzu (like) chocolate, but now she does not like it.
8. We (live) in a flat when we were young.
9. My aunt (speak) Spanish, but she has forgotten it all.
10. They (go) to the beach every summer when they were young.

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Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous

Supply the present perfect or the present perfect continuous form (whichever is appropriated) of the verb given
in the brackets.
1. I’m not hungry. I (have) my lunch already.
2. Nyi Nyi doesn’t want to go to Bago. He (be) there twice already.
3. Soe Soe (study) Japanese for two years but she hasn’t mastered it yet.
4. How long (the children, sleep)?
5. Till now we (not receive) any message from Dar Dar.
6. We (build) this garage ourselves and hope to finish it within the next two days.
7. Hurry! Your school bus (arrive).
8. I think someone (take) my umbrella by mistake.
9. Ko Lay (paint) his room and it will look good when it is finished.
10. My favourite actor (not win) any academy award till now.
Supply the present perfect or the present perfect continuous form (whichever is appropriated) of the verb
given in the brackets.
1. I ------------ (cycle) and my legs are really tired now.
2. I’m sorry I’m late. ------------- (you, wait) for a long time?
3. How long ------------- (you, know) Phyu Phyu?
4. Somebody ------------- (eat) my cookies. There are none left.
5. How many books ------------- (she, write)?
6. She must be tired. She ------------- (write) all afternoon.
7. I ------------- (read) all afternoon. I ------------- 5 chapters.
8. I think I ------------- (like) chocolate since I was born.
9. They ------------- (travel) for months, and they ------------- (travel) three countries so far.
10. I ------------- (buy) a new pair of shoes.
11. ------------- (you, finish) reading that book yet?
12. They ------------- (eat) fruits all afternoon, ever since they came from school.
13. I ------------- (read) this book now, so you can have it back.
14. No wonder your eyes hurt. You ------------- (play) computer games ever since you had your breakfast.
15. I ------------- (see) you for ages.
16. They ------------- (dance) for an hour.
17. I ------------- (finish) my work now.
18. I ------------- (write) this letter for an hour.

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19. He ------------- (visit) ten museums this week.

20. I’m very tired because I ------------- (travel) around Inn Lay Lake all day.

Question No. IV (5 marks) – Short question

Text questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Write three colour-based English expressions in the passage.
2. What colour is most commonly associated with sadness or loneliness?
3. What type of person is commonly referred to as a greenhorn?
4. What colour expression can you use to say “I’m in good health”?
5. What does ‘a red letter day’ mean?
6. Find the two colour expressions in the passage that indicate a company’s financial situations?
7. What do the colours of a national flag represent?
8. Why do advertisers choose bright and cheerful colours?
9. Have you ever had a yellow mood? If yes, where and when?

Additional questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. What does the term ‘blue-collar’ refer to?
2. What does it mean if someone is given the green light?
3. Who is a greengrocer?
4. What does the word ‘greenhouse effect’ refer to?
5. What does it mean when a business company is in the red?
6. Why is a red letter day an important or special day?

Question No. V (10 marks) - Read the passage (Text)

I. Read the passage.
What about green? If somebody has green fingers, he or she has the natural skill of growing plants
successfully. So if you do not have green fingers, don't ever think of taking up gardening as a hobby. And if
someone is young and inexperienced, he or she is a greenhorn, or we can say he or she is still green. If someone
is given the green light, it means he or she is allowed by someone in authority to go ahead with a certain project
or programme. A greengrocer is of course a person or a shopkeeper that sells fruit and vegetables. And a term
often heard these days is the greenhouse effect, which refers to the warming of the earth's surface as a result of
the trapping of long-wave radiation by carbon dioxide, ozone, and other gases in the earth's atmosphere.

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Now, let's go to politics. When we say someone is pink, we mean that he or she has mild left-wing views,
and therefore is a socialist. But to be in the pink is to be in the best of health. One very popular song of the mid-
fifties goes like this: Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink. By the
way, do you know that your little finger is called a pinkie? But if you're red instead of pink, then you're a true
leftist, a communist. But when you see red, it means you are very angry. When a business company is in the red
it means that the company is losing money and is in debt. When a footballer is shown a red card, he is sent off the
pitch for violating one of the rules of the game.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. People with green fingers can ------------- plants successfully. grow
2. You should not ------------- gardening as a hobby if you do not have green fingers. take up
3. If someone is still green, he or she is -------------. young and inexperienced
4. -------------- the green light means you get permission to do a certain project. Giving
5. As the song suggests, we should ------------- while we are still in good health. enjoy ourselves
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. Who has the natural skills of growing plants successfully?
7. What does a greenhorn mean?
8. What is the meaning of being given the green light?
9. What does the term ‘greenhouse effect’ refer to?
10. According to the passage, when is a footballer sent off the pitch?
II. Read the passage.
When someone is caught red-handed, he or she is caught in the act of committing a crime. And most
modern-day teenagers enjoy red hot music, which is music that is loud and quick in rhythm. A red letter day is an
important, or special day because something particularly good, or important happens on this day. And how we
hate all that red tape, which refers to all those unnecessary rules and regulations which result in delay.
Are you yellow? If so, you have no courage; you are cowardly. But when a footballer is shown a yellow
card, it means that he is warned for having broken a rule. And a yellow ribbon is a symbol of welcome – in the
USA – for those returning home after having undergone danger. For instance, a soldier returning home from battle
is quite likely to find yellow ribbons tied round a tree in his front yard.
Do you like to wear black clothes? You are not all alone if you say ‘yes’. Black is the most preferred colour
in today’s fashion world. And the highest belt awarded in martial arts is black. However, black is also associated
with mysterious or frightening things, as in black holes, black magic, black spirits, and so on. Like any other
colours, black has both positive and negative connotations. For instance, a company in the black has more money
than it owes. But, when someone is described as the black sheep of the family, he or she notoriously stands out
from the rest of the family.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. ------------- is loud and quick in rhythm.
2. All necessary rules and regulations ------------- as red tape.

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3. In the USA, a yellow ribbon is used to ------------- a soldier who returns home from battle.
4. Most people ------------- the black colour most in today’s fashion world.
5. If a person notoriously stands out from the rest of the family, he will be a -------------.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. What is the meaning of ‘being caught red-handed’?
7. What kind of music is red hot music?
8. When someone is described as yellow, what does it mean?
9. How do people welcome soldiers returning home from battle in the USA?
10. What are the mysterious or frightening things related to the colour black?

III. Read the passage.

Then, do we know that we use colour to express a sense of group identity? We wear uniforms at school,
in the army or in the police force to show that we belong to a particular group. We also dress in our favourite
sports team colours to say the same thing. And, we will notice that flag colours vary from country to country. The
colours of a national flag represent the country's history, beliefs and values, as well as its glorious past and hopeful
future. If we see a group of football fans waving their national flags at the stadium, we can guess where they come
from.
Are we aware that colour is used as a fast and powerful tool for sending out different messages? The
colours of the traffic lights – amber, red, and green – mean slow down, stop, and go respectively. In the world of
business, companies always select the colour of their brand very carefully. For instance, a bank uses a calm blue
to show that it is trustworthy. Advertisers use bright and cheerful colours to say that we will have a brighter future
if we use their products.
All in all, we live our lives in colour from our earliest days. Colour has a big part in everything we do.
The language we use in daily life is full of colour-related expressions. We also use colour as a badge of identity
and as a way of communicating different messages. Thus, we can increase our understanding of the world around
us by learning about what colours represent. If there were no colour in the world, we would definitely live a dull
life.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. A sense of colour can ------------- by using colour. be expressed
2. The country's history, beliefs and values ------------- by the colours of a national flag.
3. To ------------- different massages, the colour can be used as a fast and powerful tool. send
4. Most companies always do a ------------- about the colour of their brand. careful selection
5. A bank usually uses a calm blue colour to show its -------------. trustworthiness
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. Why do people wear uniform in an organization?
7. What do the colours of a country’s national flat represent?

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8. Why do most advertisers use bright and cheerful colours?

9. How can you improve your understanding about the world around you?
10. What will happen to us if there is no colour in the world?
Question No. VI (10 marks) - Read the passage (Unseen)
I. Read the passage.
Today’s woman is a highly self-directed person, alive to the sense of her dignity and the importance of her
functions in the private domestic domain and the public domain of the world of work. Women are rational in
approach, careful in handling situations and want to do things as best as possible. The Fourth World Conference
of Women held in Beijing in September 2005 had emphasized that no enduring solution of society’s most
threatening social, economic and political problems could be found without the participation and empowerment
of the women. The 2005 World Summit for Social Development had also emphasized the pivotal role of women
in eradicating poverty and mending the social fabric.
The role of women in a society is very important. Women’s education can create a better society in the
future. A recent World Bank study says that educating girls is not a charity, it is good economics and if developing
nations are to eradicate poverty, they must educate the girls. The report says that the economic and social returns
on investment in education of the girls considerably affect the human development index of the nation. Society
would progress only if the status of women is respected and the presence of an educated woman in the family
would ensure education of the family itself. Education and empowerment of women are closely related.
A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5
marks)
1. authority or power given to someone to do something
2. of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something
3. under one’s own control
4. develop towards an improved or advanced condition
5. the state of being extremely poor abcde
B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)
1. Where is today’s woman alive to the sense of her dignity and the importance of her dignity?
2. What could be found without the participation and empowerment of the women?
3. According to a recent World Bank study, what must developing countries do if they would like to eradicate
poverty?
4. Why is the role of women in a society important?
5. What can have a considerable effect on the human development index of the nation?

II. Read the passage.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognize the signs, of
stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that
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so you need to be able to recognize your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept
competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on
comparing marks sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever
there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions,
it leads to stress. When a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others and there is an
imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psychosocial stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from
the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails an examination may feel as if everything
has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional
failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)
1. young one or teenager
2. be better than
3. of or for a particular person
4. occur suddenly and have harmful effects on
5. atmospheric moisture
B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)
1. Why do you need to able to recognize your limit?
2. According to the passage, what does the word “stress” refer to?
3. What leads to stress?
4. When does psychological stress occur?
5. If an adolescent fails an examination, how can he feel?

Question No. VII (10 marks) – Dialogue and Exchange

Grade-11 (Unit 7: Systems and Organs of the Human Body)
I. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
after meals for about four or five hours now I've put on haven't seen each other
make you more energetic I helped my mum always eat some snacks

Thinzar: Hi, Su Mon. We -------(1)-------since the beginning of the Thidingyut holiday. What have you
been doing?
Su Mon: I went on a trip to Bagan with my cousins. After the trip, -------(2)-------with the housework. What
about you? Did you go anywhere?
Thinzar: No, I didn't. I just stayed at home, sitting in front of the TV right -------(3)------- every
day, and -------(4)------- 5 pounds! If I go on like this, I'll gain 10 pounds by the end of this month!

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Su Mon: If it's your real concern, why don't you take up something challenging? Many people try to
reduce weight by doing workouts or doing sports. These will burn calories and -------(5)-------.
II. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
you usually use It doesn't cost me much before you put on much weight
a chance to go out you can take up you can develop
Thinzar: I think it's a good idea. That will reduce my weight and I'll also have -------(1)-------.
What sports would you recommend?
Su Mon: Well, -------(2)------- either team sports or individual sports. Both are good for health. With team
sports -------(3)-------- a sense of fair play and social skills. Some of my classmates are doing team sports
like basketball, volleyball and football
Thinzar: For me, I prefer individual sports.
Su Mon: If so, choose the sports like swimming, gymnastics or kickboxing.
Thinzar: I'll definitely choose swimming.-------(4)--------.
Su Mon: OK, then. You'd better start going swimming soon -------(5)--------.
Thinzar: Thanks for your advice.

Unseen Exchange
I. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
I just got a new computer. I can’t see nothing. Wow, it's a magical sight.
Can I try them on? They are such majestic creatures. I'll bring some snacks and drinks.
A: -------(6)------- It's superfast and powerful.
B: That's awesome! What brand and model did you get?
A: The weather is perfect for a picnic this weekend. Want to join?
B: Absolutely! -------(7)------- Where should we go?
A: Look outside! It's snowing in the morning. It's so beautiful.
B: -------(8)------- Let's enjoy the winter wonderland.
A: Let's go to the zoo and see the elephants. They're fascinating.
B: I love elephants! -------(9)------- Count me in.
A: I found these amazing shoes. -------(10)-------
B: Of course! Let's see how they look and if they're comfortable.

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II. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
I'm feeling so lazy and lonely today. Are you participating in the essay competition?
Let's head to the market and get what we need. It's amazing.
Sure, what time should I be there? I like this book.

A: Can you pick me up from school today? I have a project.

B: -------(6)------- I'll be happy to help.
A: -------(7)------- What should I do?
B: How about we watch a movie together? It might cheer you up.
A: We need to buy some fresh vegetables from the market.
B: Great idea! -------(8)-------
A: Have you heard about the water festival in Myanmar? -------(9)-------
B: Yes, I have! It's a vibrant celebration where everyone participates.
A: -------(10)-------
B: Yes, I'm excited to showcase my writing skills and learn from others' perspectives.

Question No. VIII (10 marks) – Letter Writing

(4) Informing
You are Nanda Ko and you live at No.77, Inya-myaing Road, Yangon. Write to your father in Japan,
informing him about your grandmother’s successful operation and her present state of health.
Question No. IX (15 marks) – Essay Writing
Writing an expository essay
• The advantages and disadvantages of online shopping
Writing an argumentative essay
• Online school is better than in-person school
Writing an opinion essay
• Parents should limit screen time for kids

Writing a cause and effect essay

• Causes and effects of online game addition
• Effects of social media on teenagers
Writing a persuasive essay
• Why schools should have strict rules

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