اختبار اختيار من متعدد تفاعلي - Grade 12 English Core - MCQ with Answers

Question 1 (1)

Exercising reduces the ________ of having health problems.

أ change

ب risk

ج transfer

د delay

Exercising reduces the 'risk' or possibility of developing health issues.

Question 2 (1)

Although he was speaking Arabic, I could not understand his ________.

أ dialect

ب permission

ج tolerance

د posture

A 'dialect' is a particular form of a language; if it is unfamiliar, it may be hard to understand.

Question 3 (1)

Many companies ______________ events in schools at the end of the year.

أ articulate

ب sponsor

ج lend

د restore

Companies often 'sponsor' events by providing financial support in exchange for promotion.

Question 4 (1)

The police discovered that a faulty Air conditioner ______________ the fire in the house.

أ checked

ب estimated

ج monitored

د caused

A faulty appliance is the source or 'cause' of a fire.

Question 5 (1)

Nowadays, most countries are encouraging their citizens to use renewable ________ of energy.

أ traces

ب courses

ج challenges

د sources

'Sources' of energy refers to where energy is derived from, such as the sun or wind.

Question 6 (1)

Speaker A: I have been working here ________ fifteen years. Speaker B: So, are you enjoying it?

أ since

ب for

We use 'for' with a duration of time (fifteen years).

Question 7 (1)

Speaker B: So, are you ________ there now? Speaker A: Yes, I started a small business selling robotic assembly kits in 2007.

أ work

ب working

The present continuous 'are you working' is used for actions happening now.

Question 8 (1)

I used ________ them in shops, but now the local schools are my best customers.

أ to sell

ب sell

The phrase 'used to' is followed by the infinitive 'to sell' to describe past habits.

Question 9 (1)

Speaker A: Many schools ________ to buy them. Speaker B: That's interesting.

أ have

ب should

'Have to' indicates necessity or obligation, while 'should' would not be followed by 'to'.

Question 10 (1)

________ can schools in Oman get them? Speaker A: Well, they can purchase them through my website.

أ How

ب What

'How' is used to ask about the method or process of obtaining something.

Question 11 (1)

At the age of three, he lost his legs _______ of Polio, a disease that left him in a wheelchair for life.

أ because

ب so

ج and

د to

'Because of' is used to introduce the reason for something.

Question 12 (1)

Since then, he has hosted many travel _______ and sport programmes.

أ tactics

ب shifts

ج documentaries

د reefs

'Documentaries' refers to non-fictional television programmes about specific subjects like travel.

Question 13 (1)

In 2005, he became a presenter for Channel 4 and he was _______ asked to present the Paralympic Show.

أ also

ب if

ج but

د off

'Also' is used to add another piece of information about his career.

Question 14 (1)

_______ of his hard work and great efforts, he was awarded a gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup.

أ Perhaps

ب For example

ج However

د As a result

'As a result' indicates that the award was the outcome of his hard work.

Question 15 (1)

Currently, he is involved in _______ sports for disabled people.

أ lifting

ب reducing

ج promoting

د removing

'Promoting' means encouraging or advertising the progress of something, like sports for disabled people.

Question 16 (1)

All planes have a black box. It records everything that happens in the aircraft including accidents. It can withstand temperatures of 1,100 °C for 30 minutes and 250° C for 10 hours. Statement: The black box can tolerate extreme temperatures for several days.

أ True

ب False

The text states it can withstand 250°C for 10 hours, which is much less than several days.

Question 17 (1)

My dream is to participate in the Dakar Car Rally... I need to train with the Oman car rally team for at least six months. I do not believe I can win, but at least I can try. Statement: The writer thinks he can come first in the Dakar Car Rally Race.

أ True

ب False

The writer explicitly states, 'I do not believe I can win'.

Question 18 (1)

Dear Mr. Al Mahrooqi, I am a retired teacher... I have experience in photography and film editing. I can work for the last two weeks of July and the first week of August. Statement: Saif can work on the summer activity courses for three weeks.

أ True

ب False

Two weeks in July plus one week in August equals exactly three weeks.

Question 19 (1)

A beautiful flower shop in Muscat Mall is looking to hire a motivated, talented, and passionate florist... Application forms are available on our website: www.muscatflorist.com. Statement: Candidates must complete the application form at the flower shop.

أ True

ب False

The application forms are online on their website, not necessarily at the physical shop.

Question 20 (1)

The World School of Languages offers courses in a variety of languages, not just English. You can also study French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Statement: The school is suitable for students who want to learn English.

أ True

ب False

The text says 'not just English', implying English is one of the courses offered.

Question 21 (1)

I am a doctor in Australia. I own a small plane... Trevor, my pilot, has worked with me for almost ten years. I use a smartphone to diagnose patients so that I can help treat them... Statement: Trevor treats patients who live far away.

أ True

ب False

Trevor is the pilot; the writer (the doctor) is the one who treats the patients.

Question 22 (1)

Over 40,000 blood donations are needed every single day in America alone. Without the help of blood donor volunteers, it would be impossible to fill this need. Statement: More than 40,000 blood donor volunteers are needed in the world every day.

أ True

ب False

The text refers to the need in 'America alone', not the entire world.

Question 23 (1)

Online job interviews have become very popular since ________________.

أ 2020

ب 2021

ج 2022

According to the context of reading text about recruitment trends, 2020 was the starting year of high popularity.

Question 24 (1)

In Britain ________ of companies believed that online interviews improved the recruitment process.

أ 23%

ب 41%

ج 98%

The specific statistic for Britain mentioned in the reading passage was 23%.

Question 25 (1)

The main reason that German companies prefer to conduct online interviews is because they _______.

أ cost less

ب save time

ج create space

Reducing costs is often cited as a primary driver for shifting to online systems in German business reports.

Question 26 (1)

The CEO of a health company in Switzerland said that conducting face-to-face interviews is __________.

أ stressful

ب flexible

ج fast

The text indicates that the Swiss CEO found face-to-face interviews to be stressful compared to remote ones.

Question 27 (1)

According to Google reviews, most job seekers said __________ is simple to use and can be easily accessed.

أ Zoom

ب Skype

ج Breezy

Skype was highlighted in the passage as being user-friendly according to reviews.

Question 28 (1)

The 2016 Human Capital Report stated that one face-to-face interview costs around $ ____________.

أ 100

ب 1,140

ج 4,129

The specific financial figure provided in the report for one interview is $4,129.

Question 29 (1)

Job seekers reported that the main challenge they face when conducting online interviews is ___________.

أ the complex login process

ب evaluating interpersonal skills

ج the limited time available

The text mentions technical hurdles like complex login steps as a major challenge for candidates.

Question 30 (1)

The writer claims that from now on many recruitment companies will use ______ interviews.

أ face-to-face

ب both face-to-face & online

ج online

The text predicts a total shift towards exclusively online recruitment processes.

Question 31 (1)

The final windmill tower was ____________ feet tall.

أ 12

ب 15

ج 39

The reading passage specifies that the height of the final windmill tower was 39 feet.

Question 32 (1)

William used the money he received from ____________ to improve his village.

أ African businessmen

ب the government

ج his friends

William was supported financially by African businessmen.

Question 33 (1)

The new water pump has helped farmers grow _____________.

أ tobacco

ب maize

ج potatoes

According to the story, potatoes were the main crop grown with the help of the new pump.

Question 34 (1)

Since William built his windmill, __________ has become a popular school subject.

أ art

ب science

ج geography

His invention inspired more students to take an interest in science.

Question 35 (1)

The film is _________.

أ Grant’s first film

ب 30 minutes long

ج on YouTube

The duration of the film mentioned in the listening section was 30 minutes.

Question 36 (1)

Grant's award-winning film is about _________.

أ a boy and some dogs

ب an abandoned house

ج his sister

The plot of the winning film involves a boy and dogs.

Question 37 (1)

Grant was surprised that he won the competition because it was ________.

أ YouTube

ب in France

ج film

The film was initially just uploaded to YouTube, so he didn't expect it to win a competition.

Question 38 (1)

Grant will attend a famous film festival in ___________ .

أ February

ب March

ج May

The film festival takes place in the month of May.

Question 39 (1)

Grant is studying ____________ at university.

أ script writing

ب film production

ج law

Despite being a filmmaker, he is currently studying law.

Question 40 (1)

Grant said that short films _______________ .

أ are difficult to write

ب have more content

ج are cheap to make

Writing a short, concise film script is considered a difficult task.

Question 41 (1)

Grant advises inexperienced film makers to ___________ for their film first.

أ write the script

ب decide on camera

ج angles

His advice is to settle on the camera choice and technical setup first.

Question 42 (1)

Participants are expected to bring their own __________.

أ sun protection cream

ب towels

ج water bottles

Bringing sun protection cream is a mandatory requirement for participants.

Question 43 (1)

Participants must get a fitness certificate from ___________ before registering.

أ the organisers

ب a doctor

ج workers

A fitness certificate issued by a professional doctor is required.

Question 44 (1)

The Marathon must be completed within __________ hours.

أ six

ب eight

ج ten

The time limit for completing the marathon is eight hours.

Question 45 (1)

The Great Wall Marathon includes runs for __________.

أ very experienced

ب just for fun

ج runners only

The difficulty of the Great Wall Marathon makes it suitable for very experienced runners.

Question 46 (1)

People have to get permission from the government to _______ for a charity.

أ dedicate

ب support

ج fundraise

د eradicate

'Fundraise' means to collect money for a specific purpose, like a charity.

Question 47 (1)

I can't prove that he owes me money because there was only a ________ agreement between us.

أ manual

ب verbal

ج formal

د torrential

A 'verbal' agreement is spoken rather than written, making it hard to prove.

Question 48 (1)

The powerful earthquake which hit Indonesia resulted in the complete ___________ of its capital city, Jakarta.

أ destruction

ب obsession

ج inspiration

د obligation

Earthquakes cause damage and 'destruction' to infrastructure.

Question 49 (1)

“Please, don’t mention anything in front of my sister. She is very ______ and will insist on us telling her the whole story.

أ sedentary

ب amusing

ج curious

د practical

'Curious' means eager to know or learn something.

Question 50 (1)

To be a good role model, students must follow and _____ all the school’s rules and regulations.

أ obey

ب explode

ج reduce

د design

'Obey' means to carry out or fulfill a command, order, or law.

Question 51 (1)

Speaker A: Let's _______ the event this year. Speaker B: Good idea.

أ join

ب joining

The verb after 'Let's' is in the base form.

Question 52 (1)

________ is Earth Hour? Speaker A: It's a global event...

أ What

ب Where

'What' is used to ask for the definition or explanation of something.

Question 53 (1)

Earth Hour is held to _______ our planet.

أ saved

ب save

The infinitive 'to' is followed by the base form of the verb.

Question 54 (1)

We _______ switch off all electrical appliances like lights to help save our planet.

أ must

ب mustn't

'Must' indicates obligation or a strong recommendation.

Question 55 (1)

That is _______ excellent idea. Let's do that.

أ a

ب an

Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel sound (excellent).

Question 56 (1)

Many restaurants _______ freelance food stylists from time to time.

أ locate

ب play

ج hire

د practise

'Hire' means to employ someone for wages or a fee.

Question 57 (1)

_______ these photos would make one’s mouth water, the food may not be that tasty.

أ Although

ب Therefore

ج But

د Because

'Although' is used for contrast between how the food looks and how it tastes.

Question 58 (1)

Food stylists work to make food appear _______ .

أ average

ب attractive

ج accurate

د relevant

'Attractive' means pleasing or appealing to the eye.

Question 59 (1)

If you are interested in a career in food styling, you may also _______ to take additional courses.

أ must

ب carry

ج should

د need

'Need to' expresses necessity; the other modals do not take 'to' directly.

Question 60 (1)

The job also requires excellent _______ skills since you are going to work with different people.

أ beneficial

ب interpersonal

ج delicate

د numerical

'Interpersonal' skills are the skills used to communicate and interact with others.

Question 61 (1)

The Gates Foundation was established in 2000... About 53.8 billion dollars has been spent... the number of children who die each year has dropped to 50%. The foundation is now aiming to reduce this number to 70%. Statement: The foundation has succeeded in reducing the number of children who die every year to 70%.

أ True

ب False

The text says they are 'aiming' to reach 70%, but have currently reached a 50% drop.

Question 62 (1)

Gerg Mortenson reached the summit of K2... He built two schools, one for boys and one for girls. Statement: Gerg Mortenson contributed to educating people in Pakistan.

أ True

ب False

Building schools in Pakistan is a direct contribution to education.

Question 63 (1)

Yesterday afternoon, thieves stole £500 from a post office... The only information that the police have... came from an 11-year-old boy, called Charlie. Statement: Charlie saw the robbery at the post office.

أ True

ب False

The boy, Charlie, provided the information to the police about the car, implying he saw the event.

Question 64 (1)

I bought 3 horror novels and my friends bought dictionaries and reference books. Statement: All the students bought novels.

أ True

ب False

Some students bought dictionaries and reference books, not novels.

Question 65 (1)

About 80% of the caffeine content in tea is extracted during the first minute... So, if you want to cut down on caffeine... throw away the first cup of tea and then make another using the same tea leaves. Statement: Drink the first cup of tea if you want to reduce your intake of caffeine.

أ True

ب False

The suggestion is to throw away the first cup, not drink it.

Question 66 (1)

Nahad wrote: 'I will send you the gym's location once I reach home tonight.' Statement: Both friends know where the gym is located.

أ True

ب False

The sender needs to send the location because the recipient does not know it yet.

Question 67 (1)

Susan saw her house on fire... Suddenly, Susan saw her brave dog coming out of the house holding the baby in its mouth. Statement: The baby was rescued by his mother.

أ True

ب False

The baby was rescued by the dog, not the mother.

Question 68 (1)

In 2015, a study proved that three quarters of the world's children between the ages of five to fifteen had _________.

أ smartphones

ب tablets

ج E-books

The study mentioned in the text highlighted tablet ownership among children.

Question 69 (1)

E-book users generally like to read ______________.

أ study guides

ب story books

ج reference books

Most E-book users prefer narrative-based content like story books.

Question 70 (1)

In ___________, a study indicated that E-book users can gain weight.

أ 2012

ب 2015

ج 2017

The 2012 study linked excessive electronic reading to a more sedentary lifestyle and weight gain.

Question 71 (1)

Students who prefer printed books are aged from _______years old.

أ 7-10

ب 12-15

ج 18-24

The text identifies the 18-24 age bracket as the group most likely to prefer physical books.

Question 72 (1)

According to the Californian study, only 12% of students bought E-books because of ______ issues.

أ time related

ب financial

ج health

The cost of devices and digital versions was a barrier for 12% of students.

Question 73 (1)

The study discovered that using E-books helped ___________ reading scores improve within four months.

أ boys'

ب girls'

ج both boys' and girls'

The study specifically noted improvement in boys' reading metrics.

Question 74 (1)

According to the writer, there are not many E-books that cater for people who __________.

أ have financial problems

ب find it difficult to read

ج have health issues

Accessibility for those with reading difficulties is a gap in the E-book market.

Question 75 (1)

In 2017, the market for printed books was _________ E-books.

أ lower than

ب the same as

ج higher than

Physical book sales remained dominant over E-books in the 2017 market analysis.

Question 76 (1)

Katherine's husband died in ________.

أ 1938

ب 1963

ج 1970

The biography of Katherine states her husband passed away in 1963.

Question 77 (1)

After her husband’s death, Katherine decided to _________.

أ do a business course

ب manage the company

ج stay at home

She took over leadership of the family company following his death.

Question 78 (1)

She supported women by offering them opportunities to work in __________.

أ the media

ب law companies

ج universities

Katherine Graham was a pioneer in the media industry and advocated for women's inclusion.

Question 79 (1)

She travelled around America to ___________.

أ find editors

ب write stories

ج make speeches

Her tours across America were primarily for public speaking and making speeches.

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