Gantra High School Mid-term test (3)

May 2024 Name: __________________

I. Listening : (8marks)
A. Comprehension : (6marks)

1/ Tick the most appropriate title for the passage: (1mark)

 Changing careers

 School subjects

 Disadvantages of being a teacher

2/ Finish the table with information about John: (2marks)

John ________________________ ________________________

3/ Answer with Yes or No and justify your answer: (2marks) a/

John is a new teacher ___________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

b/ John loves learning new things ___________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

4/ Where does John want to teach? (1mark)

B. Spelling: (1mark)

Finish with the words you hear:

Sarah: Will you get a ___________________ when you finish?

John: you can get a certification in a field like math or science from any _____________________.

C. Pronunciation: (1mark)

Circle the words you hear:

 You can get a certificate that says you (passed/ paste) this course.

 And it's not only math or science, you can (shoes/ choose) any field you want.

II. Language: (12marks)

Exams can be stressful, but they are an important part of your education. However, if you get (poor /
good / grades) results, don't worry; you can learn from your mistakes and do better next time. To
(fail / pass / succeed) an exam, you need to study hard and get help from your teachers. Your parents
can also (supportive / supporter / support) you by providing a good place to study. Some students
try to cheat on exams, but this is (usually / never / always) a good idea. If you get caught cheating,
you will likely fail the exam. It's (better / good / well) to study and do your own work than put yourself
in such position. Even if you fail an exam, don't give up. Use it as motivation to work harder.
Remember, your (intelligence / intelligent / ideas) is not only shown by exam results. Your character,
hobbies, and activities also matter. Be sure to (truant / absent / attend) all your classes and avoid
skipping school, as this can hurt your chances of success. If you are shocked (for / by / of) your exam
results, take it as a learning experience and think about what you can do differently next time.

2/ Put the words in the correct tense/form: (4marks)

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing this letter to express my interest in the accountant position at your
company. I found the job offer in a newspaper (advertise) ____________________ , so I decided to
apply for it. Last year I (to graduate) ____________________ from the University of Finance with a
Diploma in Accounting, and I believe that I am (qualification) ____________________ for the job. In
fact, I am confident that my (educate) ____________________ and my passion for numbers make me
an ideal candidate for this job. I am extremely excited at the idea of (achieve)
____________________ my dream and becoming a successful accountant; I think it is the (good)
____________________ job ever. I believe that my love for this job will make me do it (proper)
____________________; I am sure I will not disappoint you. Thank you for considering my job (apply)
____________________; I look forward to the opportunity to have an interview with you.

3/ Finish with 8 words from the list. There are TWO extra words. (4marks)
manage / order / which / to / who / however / for / polite / respecting / disobedient
School discipline is essential for creating a harmonious learning environment. Students
__________________follow the rules contribute positively to the school community, while those who
choose to be __________________ may face consequences. Punishments, __________________
can range from suspensions to exclusions, are implemented to __________________ unruly
behaviour. Students are not allowed __________________swear or engage in illegal activities, and
those who do, must face the repercussions. It is crucial for students to understand the importance of
__________________ school rules and behaving responsibly. Those who are disciplined and adhere
to the guidelines set by the school help foster a culture of respect and __________________ within the
educational institution. __________________, disruptive students are conductive of disorder and
represent a challenge for the entire school staff. Good luck 

TRANSCRIPT:
Sarah: So John, you're an English teacher now. Is that right?

John: Yes. I've been an English teacher for six years now.

Sarah: Do you always want to be an English teacher?

John: Well actually, recently, I've been thinking about changing my job. I have been studying
math and science along with work. I hope in the future I can be a math teacher. I think math is
important because if we can understand math, we learn new ways to think about problems.

Sarah: What age student do you want to teach math to?

John: I think I would enjoy teaching high school students.

Sarah: how are you studying now?

John: I study online from various websites and these websites connect you to free online
courses from real universities around the world. So I signed up for a free algebra class from a
university in the United States.

Sarah: Will you get a degree when you finish?

John: Well you can. For every course you finish you can get a certificate that says you passed
this course. And if you sign up for a series of courses, you can get a certification in a field like
math or science from any university. And it's not only math or science, you can choose any
field you want. I've been thinking of studying Spanish language computer programming, history
or law.

Sarah: Interesting. Maybe I'll try it.