Subject: English

Grade: Prep 3

Test 1 — First Term

English Test 1

Reading & Writing

Time: 1 hour

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)
    Too many .............. like phones or noise can make it hard to focus.
    a) distractions b) friends c) tasks d) books
  2. 2)
    Good .............. requires both speaking clearly and paying attention.
    a) silence b) noise c) disagreement d) communication
  3. 3)
    After a long silence, the family tried to .............. by sharing feelings.
    a) fight b) ignore c) reconnect d) leave
  4. 4)
    When a family sits together at the .............. , they often share daily stories.
    a) living room b) dinner table c) playground d) school
  5. 5)
    Match the word "Awkward" in Column (A) to its meaning in Column (B):
    a) Feeling annoyed or upset b) Having purpose or deep importance c) Uncomfortable or embarrassing d) To build a relationship again after distance
2. Read the following text, then answer the questions: (6 marks)
Omar noticed that dinner time had changed. Everyone ate in silence, looking at their phones or thinking about work and school. He missed the laughter they used to have. One evening, Omar told his parents he felt distant from them. They listened and agreed they should talk more often. That small conversation helped them reconnect and made dinner time warm again.
A) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. 1)
    What was the atmosphere like at dinner before Omar spoke?
    a) Loud and cheerful b) Silent and awkward c) Warm and friendly d) Busy and exciting
  2. 2)
    Why had Omar and his parents become distant?
    a) They moved to a new house. b) They didn't like the food. c) Because of stress, phones, and small arguments. d) Omar had too many friends.
B) Answer the following questions:
  1. 3)
    How did Omar's parents react when he spoke?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    What helped the family reconnect at the end?
    Answer:
  3. 5)
    Why do you think looking at phones during mealtime affects family relationships?
    Answer:
  4. 6)
    What lesson can we learn from Omar's initiative to talk to his parents?
    Answer:
Story (4 Marks)
3.a. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (2 marks)
  1. 1)
    Nancy thought that the empty playground was a little ..............
    a) exciting b) funny c) depressing d) cheerful
  2. 2)
    Nancy and Zeina were new .............. at a preparatory school.
    a) doctors b) engineers c) farmers d) students
3.b. Answer the following question: (2 marks)
  1. 3)
    How did Zeina show honesty?
    Answer:
B. Writing (15 Marks)
4. Rewrite the following sentences: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    If she (know) about the traffic, she would have left earlier. (Correct the verb)
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    They (win) the game if they had practiced more. (Correct the verb)
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    If I (know) you were coming, I would have baked a cake. (Correct the verb)
    Answer:
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word(s) in brackets: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    If I .............. (study) harder, I would have passed the test.
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    They .............. (not talk) for a week before they solved the problem.
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    He .............. (not be) so embarrassed if he hadn't forgotten her name.
    Answer:
6. Complete the following dialog: (4 marks)
  1. Omar is talking to his mother at the dinner table.

    Mother: Why aren't you eating your dinner, Omar?

    Omar (1):

    Mother (2): ?

    Omar: Because everyone is looking at their phones and eating in silence.

    Mother: You are right. What should we do to solve this problem?

    Omar (3):

    Mother (4): ! Let's put our phones away right now.

7. Write a PARAGRAPH of ONE HUNDRED & TEN (110) words on: (5 marks)
"The importance of family communication and reducing phone distractions"