Subject: English

Grade: Fifth Primary

Term 1

Comprehensive Exam - Unit 1

( Life Along the Nile / Animals in the Desert / Koshari )

Time: 1.5 Hours

Total: 30 Marks

Year: 2026 / 2027

Name:
Class:
Seat No.:
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1. Listening (4 Marks)
Listen and write (T) True or (F) False.
  1. 1. The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
  2. 2. Crocodiles are weak and friendly animals.
  3. 3. Small fish in the Nile eat water weeds.
  4. 4. Birds eat small fish, insects, and plants near the river.
2. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d. (8 Marks)
  1. (1)
    Crocodiles .................... large animals in or near the water.
    a) hunt b) survive c) protect d) flow
  2. (2)
    Camels live in the .................... and eat plants to stay strong.
    a) river b) desert c) forest d) sea
  3. (3)
    Lizards eat insects to get .................... .
    a) shade b) energy c) water d) rocks
  4. (4)
    Tom was .................... because he didn't care for the apple tree.
    a) kind b) selfish c) helpful d) friendly
  5. (5)
    Koshari is a .................... Egyptian meal.
    a) traditional b) weak c) crispy d) spicy
  6. (6)
    Snakes .................... eat plants. They eat small animals.
    a) always b) usually c) never d) often
  7. (7)
    She is .................... late for school. She always arrives on time.
    a) sometimes b) rarely c) never d) often
  8. (8)
    We need to add crispy .................... on top of the Koshari.
    a) lentils b) onions c) rice d) pasta
3. Read and write the correct form of the word(s) between brackets. (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    My brother .................... (always / eat) breakfast before school.
  2. (2)
    They .................... (rarely / go) to the park on hot days.
  3. (3)
    The baby .................... (often / cry) at night.
  4. (4)
    I .................... (never / be) late for class.
4. Read the text and answer the questions. (6 Marks)
The Nile River is full of life and it is home to many different animals. Small colorful fish live in the water and eat plants called water weeds. Birds fly near the river and eat insects, plants, and small fish. Big fish eat smaller fish and insects to survive. Crocodiles also live in the Nile and eat fish, birds, and sometimes larger animals that come near the water. Every animal in the river has an important role. That is why people must protect the Nile River and keep its water clean.
A. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. (1)
    Big fish in the river eat .................... fish.
    a) larger b) smaller c) huge d) slow
  2. (2)
    Crocodiles sometimes eat .................... that come near the water.
    a) animals b) books c) trees d) clouds
B. Answer the following questions:
  1. (3)
    What are the plants in the water called?
    Answer:
  2. (4)
    What do birds near the Nile River eat?
    Answer:
  3. (5)
    Why must people protect the Nile River?
    Answer:
5. Punctuate the following sentences: (4 Marks)
  1. (1)
    what kinds of animals live in the nile river
  2. (2)
    each animal has an important role in nature
  3. (3)
    i like to eat koshari with my family on friday
  4. (4)
    how do we make the red sauce
6. Writing (4 Marks)
Write a paragraph of FORTY (40) words using the words below:
  1. "My favorite Egyptian dish"
    Koshari - ingredients - flavor - delicious
Listening Text (For Teacher Only) Teacher
Teacher reads: "The Nile River is the longest river in the world. It flows through Egypt from south to north. Many animals live in and near the Nile. Crocodiles are strong and scary. They eat fish, birds, and sometimes larger animals. Small fish eat water weeds. Birds eat insects and small fish. Every animal has an important role in nature."