Subject: English

Grade: Second Preparatory

First Term

Unit 6 Test: Young Innovators

( According to 2027 Exam Specifications )

Time: 2 Hours

Total: 33 Marks

Year: 2026 / 2027

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Class:
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Mark:    / 33
1. Listening (3 Marks)
Listen to the text and answer the following questions:
  1. (1)
    What did Malak invent?
    Answer:
  2. (2)
    Who helped Malak make the prototype?
    Answer:
  3. (3)
    How much time does the machine take to clean shoes?
    Answer:
2. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    The words "win" and "lose" are ............
    a) synonyms b) antonyms c) adverbs d) prefixes
  2. (2)
    His suggestion was based on a secret code. The word "secret" means something ............
    a) known b) famous c) silly d) unknown
  3. (3)
    To get the noun from the verb "differ", we add the suffix "............"
    a) -ence b) -less c) -ful d) -ness
  4. (4)
    ............ is a strong effect that something has on someone or something.
    a) Form b) Thought c) Impact d) Stem
3. Read and complete the text with the words in the box (4 Marks)
problem thought Inventors Sailors steps
Many inventions start with a simple thought. To turn that (1) into something real and useful takes some work and a few easy (2) . First, you need to find a problem. (3) look at the world and ask, "What could be better?" Once they find a (4) , they start thinking of ways to solve it.
4. Read the following text, then answer the questions (6.5 Marks)
Ahmed Zewail was one of the most important Egyptian scientists in modern history. He loved learning and showed great interest in science. He worked very hard and became a professor of chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. He discovered femtochemistry. This invention changed the world of chemistry. Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999. Zewail inspired a lot of young scientists and inventors. He made Egypt proud with his great achievements. He is a true role model for all young people.
A. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. (1)
    The main idea of the text is about ........
    a) Egyptian history b) a great Egyptian scientist c) chemistry lessons d) the Nobel Prize
  2. (2)
    Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in ........
    a) 1990 b) 1999 c) 2009 d) 2010
  3. (3)
    The underlined word "inspired" means ........
    a) encouraged b) stopped c) forgot d) missed
  4. (4)
    The antonym of "modern" is ........
    a) new b) ancient c) complex d) real
  5. (5)
    The synonym of "achievements" is ........
    a) failures b) successes c) mistakes d) problems
B. Answer the following questions:
  1. (6)
    What was Ahmed Zewail's most famous discovery?
    Answer:
  2. (7)
    Where did Ahmed Zewail work as a professor?
    Answer:
  3. (8)
    Why is Ahmed Zewail considered a role model?
    Answer:
  4. (9)
    What does the underlined word "This invention" refer to?
    Answer:
5. Story: The Little Inventor (3 Marks)
A. Write True (T) or False (F):
  1. (1)
    Amal decided not to participate in the Creative Fair. (      )
  2. (2)
    In the end, Amal succeeded in making her robot work. (      )
B. Answer the following question:
  1. (3)
    What did Amal decide to build for the fair?
    Answer:
6. Rewrite the following sentences using the word(s) in brackets (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    When you help me, I will be happy.   (If)
    Answer:
  2. (2)
    I don't have wings, so I don't fly.   (If)
    Answer:
  3. (3)
    You should study well for the final exam.   (If I)
    Answer:
  4. (4)
    If you play well, you will win the cup.   (When)
    Answer:
7. Complete the following dialogue (4 Marks)
Atef is reading a report about an initiative.
Ahmed: What is this report about?
Atef: It is about an (1) ...............................................................
Ahmed: (2) ............................................................... was this initiative set up?
Atef: It was set up in 2007.
Ahmed: (3) ............................................................... does it aim to do?
Atef: It aims to help local communities.
Ahmed: What will it supply people with?
Atef: It will supply youth with (4) ............................................................... in many careers.
8. Writing (4 Marks)
Write a biography of ONE HUNDRED (100) words on:
  1. "Dr. Ahmed Zewail"
Listening Text (For Teacher Only) Teacher
Teacher reads: "Malak is 13 years old. She invented the Clean Shoes Machine. Every day at school, many students walk in with dirty shoes. This makes the floors messy. Malak's machine cleans shoes in only 10 seconds. She made a prototype of the invention with her dad. It works well, but she might add a dryer, so the shoes don't stay wet. This invention will help schools stay clean."