Subject: English

Grade: Prep 3

Full Curriculum Test

Comprehensive English Exam

First Term — Full Curriculum Assessment

Time: 1.5 hours

Total Marks: 30

Year: 2026/2027

Name:
Class:
Seat No.:
Mark:  _____ / 30
A. Reading (15 Marks)
1. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (5 marks)
  1. 1)
    A good leader shows .............. when facing difficulties and motivates the team to keep moving forward.
    a) apathy b) resilience c) weakness d) distraction
  2. 2)
    Doing homework or creating educational projects on a laptop is considered .............. screen time.
    a) useless b) productive c) harmful d) greedy
  3. 3)
    To avoid making quick and unfair decisions during brainstorming, designers learn to .............. empathy.
    a) practice b) ignore c) break d) hide
  4. 4)
    Zeina said that her team .............. built a new watering system to protect their plants.
    a) has b) had c) will d) is
  5. 5)
    Young people are full of ambition and potential; they are truly the .............. of Egypt.
    a) past b) problem c) future d) history
2. Read the following text, then answer the questions: (6 marks)
Positive change in any school or community often begins with a simple idea and a courageous initiative. When students identify a problem—such as an empty, gray playground or a lack of support for new classmates—they can apply design thinking to find effective solutions. By showing empathy, team members listen to each other's perspectives and define the challenge clearly before taking action. Despite encountering major obstacles like harsh weather or initial failures, maintaining resilience helps them overcome setbacks. Over time, taking collective responsibility not only transforms the physical environment but also fosters a deep sense of pride and ownership among all students.
A) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. 1)
    The main idea of the passage is ..............
    a) why students should avoid outdoor activities b) how teamwork and design thinking create positive change c) the negative effects of bad weather on schools d) how to win student council elections without effort
  2. 2)
    The underlined word "empathy" in the text means ..............
    a) ignoring other people's opinions b) understanding and sharing others' feelings c) feeling angry during debates d) judging ideas before testing them
B) Answer the following questions:
  1. 3)
    How do students begin the process of solving a school problem according to the text?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    Why is resilience important when facing unexpected obstacles?
    Answer:
  3. 5)
    What is the result of students taking collective responsibility for their school environment?
    Answer:
  4. 6)
    Mention two key steps in design thinking referred to in the passage.
    Answer:
Story: "The School Garden Project" (4 Marks)
After weeks of hard work, the students were thrilled to see new shoots poking through the soil and healthier plants appearing in the garden. This remarkable transformation inspired other students to stop throwing trash on the ground and to take pride in their school. Meanwhile, Zeina's vision continued to grow. After the successful completion of the garden project, she was elected student council president to serve the broader community. Amal, who had once felt frustrated when the first plants died, learned to overcome her frustration by focusing on the team's goal and helping replant with renewed determination. In the end, the story demonstrates that an honest leader is someone who takes responsibility, keeps promises, and inspires others through actions — not just words.
3.a. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (2 marks)
  1. 1)
    What initial transformation inspired other students to stop throwing trash on the ground?
    a) The school administration hired security guards. b) New shoots poked through the soil and healthier plants appeared. c) The playground was paved with new concrete. d) The students were forced to clean the school daily.
  2. 2)
    How did Zeina's vision grow after the successful completion of the garden project?
    a) She decided to leave the preparatory school. b) She was elected student council president to serve the broader community. c) She stopped working on environmental activities. d) She handed all leadership tasks over to Nancy.
3.b. Answer the following questions: (2 marks)
  1. 3)
    How did Amal overcome her feeling of frustration when the first plants died?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    What does the story demonstrate about the true qualities of an honest leader?
    Answer:
B. Writing (15 Marks)
4. Rewrite the following sentences: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    "I will present my proposal to Miss Huda tomorrow," Zeina said. (Zeina said that...)
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    You are not allowed to use your phone during the final exam. (mustn't)
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    It is possible that the design sprint takes more time than expected. (might)
    Answer:
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word(s) in brackets: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    Good study habits keep your body and mind .............. (health).
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    Nancy said that she .............. (discover) a deep passion for agriculture.
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    You .............. (should) balance your online study hours with daily physical exercise.
    Answer:
6. Complete the following dialog: (4 marks)
  1. Amal and Nancy are talking about their school environmental project.

    Amal: Hi Nancy! Our garden is finally blooming with colorful flowers and vegetables.

    Nancy (1):

    Amal: Do you remember when we almost gave up after the heavy rain killed our first shoots?

    Nancy (2):

    Amal: What key lesson did you learn from Zeina's leadership during that crisis?

    Nancy (3):

    Amal (4): ! Working together truly creates extraordinary changes.

7. Write a PARAGRAPH of ONE HUNDRED & TEN (110) words on: (5 marks)
"The role of determination, teamwork, and smart habits in achieving personal success"