Unit 2 Test: Our Nature

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1. Listening (3 Marks)

Listen to the text and complete the following sentences with ONE word:

(1)
A river is a source of .
(2)
Many different kinds of live in the river water.
(3)
Beautiful birds come to and find food near the river.

2. Vocabulary (4 Marks)

Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

(1)
Grandpa removes ......... to protect his plants.

a) flowers b) weeds c) herbs d) fruits
(2)
The guide ......... about Wadi El-Hitan at the moment.

a) explains b) is explaining c) explained d) explain
(3)
......... she washing the dishes now?

a) Are b) Do c) Is d) Does
(4)
We use ......... fertilizers which are good for the plants.

a) tasty b) natural c) harmful d) chemical

3. Read and complete the text with the words in the box (4 Marks)

animals water drink fish flows

A river is a source of life. It (1) through the land, bringing fresh water to people and (2) . Many different kinds of (3) live in its water, and beautiful birds come to (4) and find food near it.

4. Reading Comprehension (5 Marks)

Read the following text, then answer the questions:

The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is about 6,650 kilometers long. The Nile flows through Egypt from south to north. It goes through the desert and brings life to the country. Many animals live in and near the Nile. Big fish like Nile perch and tilapia swim in the water. Crocodiles live in the river too. They are dangerous animals. Many birds come to the river to drink and find food. You can see kingfishers, herons, and ducks near the Nile. The Nile is very important for Egyptian people. In the past, the river flooded and brought good soil.

A. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

(1)
The main idea of the text is about .........

a) birds b) the Nile River c) farmers d) crocodiles
(2)
The underlined word "fish" refers to animals that live in the .........

a) desert b) sea c) water d) mountains

B. Answer the following questions:

(3)
How long is the Nile River?

Answer:
(4)
Name two fish that live in the Nile.

Answer:
(5)
Why is the Nile very important for Egyptian people?

Answer:
(6)
In your opinion, why should we protect the Nile River? (Critical thinking)

Answer:

5. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences: (3 Marks)

(1)
plants – every – water – day – We.
(2)
garden – weeds – I – the – from – pull out.
(3)
grow – Farmers – fruits – many.

6. Rewrite the following sentences: (4 Marks)

(1)
The Nile is about 6,650 kilometers long. (How long)
(2)
He is watering the plants now. (every day)
(3)
Grandpa grows herbs like basil and mint. (What)
(4)
The Nile flows through Egypt from south to north. (Where)

7. Punctuate the following: (3 Marks)

(1)
the weather in Egypt is warm
(2)
What birds live near the Nile
(3)
where do farmers get water for their fields

8. Complete the following dialogue (3 Marks)

Habiba and her friend are talking about her grandfather's garden.

Friend: How do you spend your weekend, Habiba?

Habiba: I help my (1) ............................................................... in his garden.

Friend: What does your grandpa grow?

Habiba: He grows herbs like basil and (2) ...............................................................

Friend: That sounds great! Do you (3) ............................................................... the plants?

Habiba: Yes, I water them every day.

Friend: Can you make tea with mint?

Habiba: Yes! My grandpa makes delicious (4) ............................................................... tea.

9. Writing (4 Marks)

Write a paragraph of SIXTY (60) words using the words below:

"The Nile River"

Guiding elements: longest river — flows through Egypt — important for people and animals

Listening Text (For Teacher Only) Teacher

Teacher reads: "A river is a source of life. It flows through the land, bringing fresh water to people and animals. Many different kinds of fish live in its water, and beautiful birds come to drink and find food near it."