Grade 11 Exam Unit 6
Grade 11 Exam Unit 6
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14. Dubai is expensive __________ comparison with many countries.
A) in B) by C) on D) A+B
15. Summer in Singapore is much hotter than in England but only a bit hotter than in Egypt.
The underlined word in the sentence above can be replaced by:
A) miles B) significantly C) slightly D) nothing like
16. My room is a bit small, but it’s only 400 JOD _______ month.
A) a B) an C) the D) zero article
17. Ali isn’t going to _______ university now.
A) a B) an C) the D) zero article
18. _______ Egyptian pyramids are a very popular tourist attraction
A) A B) An C) The D) zero article
19. I think Maths is slightly more difficult than Physics.
The sentence that has a similar meaning to the one above is:
A) I think Physics is marginally more difficult than Maths.
B) I think Physics is marginally less difficult than Maths.
C) I think Physics is significantly less difficult than Maths.
D) I think Physics is significantly more difficult than Maths.
20. The sentence that has the correct order is:
A) I came across it when I was vacuuming.
B) I came it across when I was vacuuming.
C) When vacuuming I came it across.
D) When I was vacuuming, I came it across.
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Question Number TWO ( 30 points)
Read the following texts then answer the questions that follow.
Living small requires careful planning and who better to turn to for inspiration than the Japanese, the
masters in the art of saving space. In densely populated cities like Tokyo, many people live in apartments
smaller than ten square metres. They have managed to come up with ingenious space-saving solutions to
make the apartments feel less cramped, such as the use of deep wardrobes and cupboards for storage. In
this way, bedding can be folded and put away every day, allowing the room to be used for purposes other
than sleeping. Another method is the use of sliding doors which can divide the room into different living
areas when required.
Living in a compact home might work for one, or even two people, but what about when you are obliged to
compete for space with several others? This is a question being investigated by a NASA-funded Mars
simulation experiment. A ‘habitat’ has been located on the slopes of a volcano in the Pacific Ocean, and its
goal is to understand how people can successfully live and work together on trips into space. Six crew
members share a space which is 11 metres in diameter, i.e. the size of a medium-sized, one-bedroom
apartment. They each have their own personal space, big enough for a tiny bed and chair. They are not
permitted to leave the capsule unless they are wearing a spacesuit. There have been five ‘missions’ so far,
lasting between six and 12 months. The experiment shows that although some privacy is essential, people in
confined spaces get on better when they spend more time together rather than retreating to their own
private or personal space.
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6. What is the main purpose of the NASA-funded Mars simulation experiment?
A) To test space travel equipment
B) To study how people can live and work together on space trips
C) To research the effects of long-term isolation on astronauts
D) To build a new space habitat for astronauts
7. What is each crew member's personal space like?
A) A tiny bed and chair B) A small private room with a bed and desk
C) A shared open area with no furniture D) A small bed, chair, and a desk
8. What does the experiment suggest about living in confined spaces?
A) People should avoid spending time together
B) Privacy is not necessary in confined spaces
C) Spending time together improves relationships in confined spaces
D) People need more space to get along
9. What is one rule for the crew members in the habitat?
A) They can leave the capsule anytime
B) They must wear a spacesuit if leaving the capsule
C) They are allowed to bring guests into the habitat
D) They cannot talk to each other
10. How large is the space shared by the six crew members in the experiment?
A) 20 meters in diameter B) 11 meters in diameter
C) 5 meters in diameter D) 15 meters in diameter
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