Subject: English

Grade: Second Preparatory

First Term

Unit 4 Test: Art and Expression

( According to 2027 Exam Specifications )

Time: 2 Hours

Total: 33 Marks

Year: 2026 / 2027

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1. Listening (3 Marks)
Listen to the text and answer the following questions:
  1. (1)
    When did Mahmoud Mokhtar learn to sculpt?
    Answer:
  2. (2)
    What kind of schools did he go to?
    Answer:
  3. (3)
    What is his most famous work?
    Answer:
2. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    Many people in Egypt work in ......... They grow crops.
    a) tourism b) education c) agriculture d) industry
  2. (2)
    ......... are objects made by shaping materials like stone, wood, etc.
    a) Performances b) Experiments c) Sculptures d) Emotions
  3. (3)
    The synonym of the word "public" is "........."
    a) common b) pleased c) private d) unknown
  4. (4)
    To turn the adjective "creative" into a noun, we add the suffix "........."
    a) -ity b) -ly c) -y d) -ment
3. Read and complete the text with the words in the box (4 Marks)
artist discover paintings message recipe
You can see many different artworks in a gallery. Although some galleries are filled with amazing (1) , there are also lively places with exciting performances. Every artwork has a special (2) from the artist, like a hidden story or a strong feeling. It's fun to look closely and think about what the (3) wants to tell us, so there are always new and interesting things to (4) in the world of art!
4. Read the following text, then answer the questions (6.5 Marks)
Art is a powerful way to communicate without words. Artists can use bright, happy colors to show joy, or dark, gloomy colors to express their sadness. Sculptors can shape clay into figures that tell a story. An interactive artwork can make you feel like you are part of the artwork itself. You don't need to be an expert to enjoy art. You just need to open your mind and let the artworks speak to you. So, the next time you visit a gallery, look closely and ask yourself: What is the artist trying to tell me?
A. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. (1)
    The main idea of the text is that art is a form of ........
    a) business b) science c) communication d) history
  2. (2)
    The underlined word "joy" means "........"
    a) curiosity b) danger c) creativity d) happiness
  3. (3)
    The underlined word "their" refers to ........
    a) artists b) sculptors c) artworks d) galleries
  4. (4)
    The antonym of "bright" is ........
    a) happy b) dark c) colorful d) powerful
  5. (5)
    The synonym of "gloomy" is ........
    a) bright b) sad c) happy d) colorful
B. Answer the following questions:
  1. (6)
    How can an artist show joy or sadness in painting?
    Answer:
  2. (7)
    What do you need to do to enjoy art according to the text?
    Answer:
  3. (8)
    What can sculptors do with clay?
    Answer:
  4. (9)
    What does an interactive artwork make you feel?
    Answer:
5. Story: The Little Inventor (3 Marks)
A. Write True (T) or False (F):
  1. (1)
    Amal asked for permission before downloading anything. (      )
  2. (2)
    Yara wasn't a supportive friend. (      )
B. Answer the following question:
  1. (3)
    What did Amal's parents teach her?
    Answer:
6. Rewrite the following sentences using the word(s) in brackets (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    Ali always smiles although he is facing many problems.   (but)
    Answer:
  2. (2)
    I missed the bus because I woke up late.   (so)
    Answer:
  3. (3)
    I eat unhealthy food, so I gain weight.   (because)
    Answer:
  4. (4)
    I slept late, but I got up early.   (Although)
    Answer:
7. Complete the following dialogue (4 Marks)
Tamer is telling Ahmed about his visit to a museum.
Ahmed: Hello, Tamer, how are you?
Tamer: Hello, Ahmed. I'm (1) ...............................................................
Ahmed: (2) ............................................................... did you go last month?
Tamer: Last month, I visited the Egyptian Museum of Modern Art.
Ahmed: What did you (3) ...............................................................?
Tamer: I saw lots of statues and sculptures.
Ahmed: Did you enjoy your time there?
Tamer: (4) ..............................................................., I did.
8. Writing (4 Marks)
Write a paragraph of ONE HUNDRED (100) words on:
  1. "Your favorite type of art"
Listening Text (For Teacher Only) Teacher
Teacher reads: "Mahmoud Mokhtar was a very important Egyptian artist. He learned to sculpt when he was young. He went to French schools, where he learned a lot about art. He mixed old Egyptian art with new European styles. His most famous work is Nahdat Misr Statue. He became one of the most important artists in modern Egyptian history."