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English.
3rd Intermed. (French Section).
11th Sept. 64.
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2. (A) Rewrite the following sentences, including the verbs in their
appropriate forms.
a) up to that moment I ( to meet) never his sister.
b) In three days, the space ship ("to complete")- (perfect form
of verb required) her journey and (to be ), once again, back
on earth.
c) As I (to know) that he was ill, I (to decide) to pay him a visit.
d) For over ten years, no-one (to hear) a single word about them.
e) Since the beginning of the semester, you (to be absent) at least
on four occasions.
(15 marks).
(B) Correct, and re-write, the following:
a) When I shall have learnt English perfectly, I shall begin to
study Spanish.
b) We have learnt English since we are twelve years old.
c) I asked them what they have been doing all the morning.
d) They did not write to us once since they left England.
e) I already saw that film.
(15 marks)
3. Write ten sentences, using in each, one of the following subordinate
conjunctions to introduce a subordinate clause, and indicate what
type of clause it is:
(1) how; (2) not so....as; (3) lest; (4) so...-that;
(5) however; (6) "no sooner....than", (7) "seeing that....."
(8) since. (9) unless, (10) Even though.
(15 marks).
4. Write ten sentences, five of which contain adjective clauses
(non-defining) and five of which contains adjective clauses
(defining).
(10 marks)
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English.
3rd Intermed. (French Section). 11.9.64
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5. Complete each of these sentences, as you wish, but following the
underlined verb with an infinitive (with or without "to"), or with
a gerund, as required:
(a) Most people avoid................
b) He dreads .................
c) The students who find English fairly easy like............
d) At the party, she mentioned..............
e) They asked us if we would enjoy.............
(10 marks)
6. Explain, briefly, what is meant by" each of the following:-
1/ to peer; 2/ to grieve; 3/ every two years; 4/ stripped
to the waist; 5/ to denounce; 6/ inaudible; 7/ to come to
grief; 8/ to buy something over someone's head; 9/ to stick at
the price; 10/ to estimate.
(10 marks).
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English.
3rd Intermed. (French Section). 11th Sept.64.
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2. (A) Rewrite the following sentences, including the verbs in their
appropriate forms.
a) up to that moment I ( to meet) never his sister.
b) In three days, the space ship ("to complete)"- (perfect form
of verb required) her journey and (to be ), once again, back
on earth.
c) As I (to know) that he was ill, I (to decide) to pay him a visit.
d) For over ten years, no-one (to hear) a single word about them.
e) Since the beginning of the semester, you (to be absent) at least
on four occasions.
(15 marks).
(B) Correct,and re-write, the following:
a) When I shall have learnt English perfectly, I shall begin to
study Spanish.
b) We have learnt English since we are twelve years old.
c) I asked them what they have been doing all the morning.
d) They did not write to us once since they left England.
e) I already saw that film.
(15 marks)
3. Write ten sentences, using in each, one of the following subordinate
conjunctions to introduce a subordinate clause, and indicate what
type of clause it is:
(1) how; (2) not so....as; (3) lest; (4) so...-that;
(5) however; (6) "no sooner....than", (7) "seeing that....."
(8) since. (9) unless, (10) Even though.
(15 marks).
4. Write ten sentences, five of which contain adjective clauses
(non-defining) and five of which contains adjective clauses
(defining).
(10 marks)
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English.
3rd Intermed. (French Section). 11.9.64
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5. Complete each of these sentences, as you wish, but following the
underlined verb with an infinitive (with or without "to"), or with
a gerund, as required:
(a) Most people avoid...............
b) He dreads ................
c) The students who find English fairly easy like...............
d) At the party, she mentioned...............
e) They asked us if we would enjoy...............
(10 marks)
6. Explain, briefly, what is meant by" each of the following:-
1/ to peer; 2/ to grieve; 3/ every two years; 4/ stripped
to the waist; 5/ to denounce; 6/ ⟦inaudible⟧; 7/ to come to
grief; 8/ to buy something over someone's head; 9/ to stick at
the price; 10/ to estimate.
(10 marks).
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Shamash Secondary School
Entrance Exam. to the 4th Scientific Class
(Section A).
September 1964
Subject: English Language
Date: 11/9/1964
Class: Graduates of the 3rd Int. Year.
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Section A.
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I. Read this passage carefully and then answer the questions:-
In many villages throughout Scotland the triangular emblem of the
Scottish Youth Hostel Association is a welcome sight to the young walker
or rambler as he completes his day's tramp through the countryside. It
is astonishing how these emblems have multiplied. When the organisation
was founded in 1931 there were seven; now there are seventy, and the
demand for more hostels is far from satisfied. The idea behind this
movement, for which enthusiasts like the late Dr. Alan Fothergill
worked so hard in the early days, was a simple if inspired one. It was
to bring the glories of the Scottish countryside within the reach of all
young people, no matter how limited their means. The establishment,
especially in the more inacessible parts of the country, of comfortable
if not luxurious hostels, where young men and women could be accommodated
for the night led to a new kind of exploration. From the cities, on foot
or on bicycles, a great new band of wanderers took to the hills and the
moors, to find health and refreshment in the open air, and to experience
the joys of a new kind of companionship. The Association, for the first
time, has come before the public with an appeal for funds. To complete
its projects it requires £100,000. That is a large sum, but it would be
difficult to imagine a more deserving cause. Here is a body which has
spread happiness among scores of thousands of young people, and has
brought them health as well.... By encouraging young people to develop
a wide interest in the country and its associations, the hostel movement
could expand that liberal and informal education in the art and pleasures
of simple living which it has already done so much to foster.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the sign of the Scottish Youth Hostel Association ?
2. What are we told about the numbers of these signs, and what does
this prove ?
3. Explain in a few sentences what was the idea behind the movement,
indicating how the scheme actually worked.
4. Give in one short sentence the main idea in (a) paragraph I, and(b)
paragraph 2.
5. Give the meaning of the following words or phrases as they are used
in the passage: Association, multiplied, inspired, limited their
means, luxurious, inaccessible, projects, scores, liberal, informal,
foster.
6. (a) Give nouns corresponding to: complete, inspired, inaccessible,
develop, expand, informal, founded, multiplied.
(b) Give the adjectives corresponding to: emblem, satisfied, glories,
art.
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English Language. Entrance Exam to the 4th Scientific Class.
Section A. 11/9/1964
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2. Write about 15 lines on one of the following:-
a) There's no place like home.
b) The weather in England.
(10 marks)
3. Re-write the following sentences changing the words underlined into
subordinate clauses:-
1) In spite of the rain we went for a walk.
2) Is this question too difficult for you to answer ?
3) It is better for you to follow your father's advice.
4) He worked hard in the hope of succeeding.
5) Notwithstanding his efforts, they did not succeed.
( 5 marks)
4. a) Change into Indirect:-
"Where have you been and why are you late?" the father said to
his son. " Go at once to your room and remain there until I return".
b) Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets:-
(1) Last night while I (sit) at the window, I (hear) a loud crash
as if two motor-cars (collide) and immediately after people
(begin) to run in the direction of the crash.
(2) As soon as I (hear) that I (succeed) in this examination, I
(leave) for Basrah so that I (enjoy) myself and (forget) books
for a month.
(3) He (be) happier last year if he (succeed).
(15 marks)
5. Answer the following questions:-
1- By whom was "Robinson Crusoe" written ?
2- What did Robinson Crusoe make his table and chair out of ?
3- When Mr. Trelawney and his friends set sail for Treasure Island,
did they take Jim with them or did they say he was too young ?
4- Why was Bassanio often poor ?
5- Why is it useful to use a dictionary ?
6. Write about 20 lines on one of the following:-
1) Maxim de Winter.
2) Jack Favell.
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Shamash Secondary School
Entrance Exam. to the 4th Scientific Class
(Section A).
September 1964
Subject: English Language
Date: 11/9/1964
Class: Graduates of the 3rd Int. Year.
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Section A.
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I. Read this passage carefully and then answer the questions:-
In many villages throughout Scotland the triangular emblem of the
Scottish Youth Hostel Association is a welcome sight to the young walker
or rambler as he completes his day's tramp through the countryside. It
is astonishing how these emblems have multiplied. When the organisation
was founded in 1931 there were seven; now there are seventy, and the
demand for more hostels is far from satisfied. The idea behind this
movement, for which enthusiasts like the late Dr. Alan Fothergill
worked so hard in the early days, was a simple if inspired one. It was
to bring the glories of the Scottish countryside within the reach of all
young people, no matter how limited their means. The establishment,
especially in the more inaccessible parts of the country, of comfortable
if not luxurious hostels, where young men and women could be accommodated
for the night led to a new kind of exploration. From the cities, on foot
or on bicycles, a great new band of wanderers took to the hills and the
moors, to find health and refreshment in the open air, and to experience
the joys of a new kind of companionship. The Association, for the first
time, has come before the public with an appeal for funds. To complete
its projects it requires £100,000. That is a large sum, but it would be
difficult to imagine a more deserving cause. Here is a body which has
spread happiness among scores of thousands of young people, and has
brought them health as well.... By encouraging young people to develop
a wide interest in the country and its associations, the hostel movement
could expand that liberal and informal education in the art and pleasures
of simple living which it has already done so much to foster.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the sign of the Scottish Youth Hostel Association ?
2. What are we told about the numbers of these signs, and what does
this prove ?
3. Explain in a few sentences what was the idea behind the movement,
indicating how the scheme actually worked.
4. Give in one short sentence the main idea in (a) paragraph I, and(b)
paragraph 2.
5. Give the meaning of the following words or phrases as they are used
in the passage: Association, multiplied, inspired, limited their
means, luxurious, inaccessible, projects, scores, liberal, informal,
foster.
6. (a) Give nouns corresponding to: complete, inspired, inaccessible,
develop, expand, informal, founded, multiplied.
(b) Give the adjectives corresponding to: emblem, satisfied, glories,
art.
( cont'd.p.2)½.
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Shamash Secondary School
Entrance Examination to the 4th Scientific Class
September, 1964.
Subject: Mathematics
Date: 10/9/1964
Class: Graduates of the 3rd Intermediate
Time: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
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Attempt all questions.
ARITHMETIC
I. (a) When the value of theatre tickets were increased in the ratio 7:4,
the ticket for a seat became 24s. 6d. What was the original value
of the ticket.
(5 marks)
(b) A length is stated to be 20 inches when it really is 20½ inches.
Find the error per cent, Correct to two decimal places.
( 5 marks)
II. £7 11s. 8d. is paid for a job which three boys working separately can
do in 8, 10, and 15 days respectively. If all work together, how should
the payment be shared between them ?
(10 marks)
III. (a) What percentage is 13s. 6d. of £1 ?
(4 marks)
(b) A man buys 140 eggs at 3s. 3d. per score and 180 eggs at 2s. 1d. a
dozen, and sells the whole at 5 for 1s. Find his gain per cent.
( A score = 20).
( 6 marks)
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GEOMETRY
IV. Prove that in any triangle, the sum of the squares on two sides is equal
to twice the square on half the base plus twice the square on the median
which bisects the base.
(10 marks)
V. ABCD is a parallelogram; if the circles on AB and CD as diameters touch
each other, prove that ABCD is a rhombus.
(10 marks)
VI. Rewrite and complete the following statements, underlining the completed
phrases in your answers:
a- The centre of the circle circumscribed about a triangle is the
meeting point of the ..........
( 2 marks)
b- The centre of the circle inscribed in a triangle is the meeting
point of the ...........
( 2 marks)
c- The orthocentre of a triangle is the meeting point of the...
(2 marks)
d- The centroid of a triangle is the meeting point of .......
(2 marks)
e- State one important property of the centroid of any triangle. (2 marks)
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Shamash Secondary School
Entrance Examination to the 4th Scientific Class
September, 1964.
Subject:: Mathematics
Date:: 10/9/1964
Class:: Graduates of the 3rd Intermediate
Time:: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
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Attempt all questions.
ARITHMETIC
I. (a) When the value of theatre tickets were increased in the ratio 7:4,
the ticket for a seat became 24s. 6d. What was the original value
of the ticket.
(5 marks)
(b) A length is stated to be 20 inches when it really is 20½ inches.
Find the error per cent, Correct to two decimal places.
( 5 marks)
II. £7 11s. 8d. is paid for a job which three boys working separately can
do in 8, 10, and 15 days respectively. If all work together, how should
the payment be shared between them ?
(10 marks)
III. (a) What percentage is 13s. 6d. of £1 ?
(4 marks)
(b) A man buys 140 eggs at 3s. 3d. per score and 180 eggs at 2s. 1d. a
dozen, and sells the whole at 5 for 1s. Find his gain per cent.
( A score = 20).
( 6 marks)
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GEOMETRY
IV. Prove that in any triangle, the sum of the squares on two sides is equal
to twice the square on half the base plus twice the square on the median
which bisects the base.
(10 marks)
V. ABCD is a parallelogram; if the circles on AB and CD as diameters touch
each other, prove that ABCD is a rhombus.
(10 marks)
VI. Rewrite and complete the following statements, underlining the completed
phrases in your answers:
a- The centre of the circle circumscribed about a triangle is the
meeting point of the ..........
( 2 marks)
b- The centre of the circle inscribed in a triangle is the meeting
point of the .......... ( 2 marks)
c- The orthocentre of a triangle is the meeting point of the... (2 marks)
d- The centroid of a triangle is the meeting point of ....... (2 marks)
e- State one important property of the centroid of any triangle. (2 marks)
(Cont'd.) p.2..