Subject: English

Grade: Prep 3

Full Curriculum Test (Form B)

Comprehensive English Exam (Form B)

First Term — Full Curriculum Assessment

Time: 1.5 hours

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)
    To keep your body and mind healthy, it is essential to .............. your screen time with physical activities.
    a) ignore b) balance c) increase d) double
  2. 2)
    Before testing solutions, designers must work together to .............. the exact problem they are addressing.
    a) confuse b) define c) neglect d) hide
  3. 3)
    The team realized that building a proper watering system .............. take some time, but it was necessary.
    a) might b) must c) mustn't d) should
  4. 4)
    Omar said that he .............. very calm during the intense class debate.
    a) feels b) felt c) will feel d) is feeling
  5. 5)
    Reading stories helps students gain wisdom and become more .............. of the world around them.
    a) greedy b) stuck c) aware d) distracted
2. Read the following text, then answer the questions: (6 marks)
Modern educational tools and digital devices help students solve complex problems efficiently, but managing daily habits remains critical. Spending too much uninterrupted time on screens can cause high levels of stress and poor sleep. On the other hand, engaging in hands-on group projects teaches young people key skills like empathy, critical thinking, and patience. When students take the initiative to improve their environment—whether by building a school garden or organizing welcome programs for new classmates—they develop true resilience. Experiencing setbacks along the way teaches them that true success comes from continuous trial, feedback, and collaboration.
A) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. 1)
    The main idea of the passage is ..............
    a) why technology should be banned in schools b) balancing screen habits with active, hands-on learning c) how to win student council elections d) the history of digital devices in education
  2. 2)
    The underlined word "resilience" in the passage means ..............
    a) giving up after the first mistake b) the ability to recover and adapt after difficulties c) feeling confused during exams d) judging other people's ideas unfairly
B) Answer the following questions:
  1. 3)
    What are two negative effects of spending too much time on screens?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    According to the text, what valuable skills do students gain from group projects?
    Answer:
  3. 5)
    How do setbacks contribute to a student's personal development?
    Answer:
  4. 6)
    Give an example from the text of a practical project students can start in school.
    Answer:
Story: "The School Garden Project" (4 Marks)
Zeina wanted to transform the school playground because it was large, empty, gray, and full of concrete and waste — a depressing space that needed change. After heavy rain killed their initial plants, the team didn't give up. Instead, they researched climate-suitable plants and used natural fertilizers to protect the new seedlings. Nancy, who had initially been unsure about the project, discovered a growing passion for agriculture as she learned how to care for the plants. The experience taught them all that a good leader must take responsibility for both successes and mistakes — because real growth comes from owning every part of the journey, not just the victories.
3.a. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (2 marks)
  1. 1)
    What was the main reason Zeina wanted to transform the school playground?
    a) She wanted to build a new sports stadium. b) It was large, empty, gray, and full of concrete and waste. c) Miss Huda ordered her to clean it as a punishment. d) Nancy asked her to plant commercial crops for sale.
  2. 2)
    What action did the team take after heavy rain killed their initial plants?
    a) They abandoned the project and quit the team. b) They researched climate-suitable plants and used natural fertilizers. c) They asked the principal to pave the remaining soil. d) They waited for the summer season without planting.
3.b. Answer the following questions: (2 marks)
  1. 3)
    How did Nancy's perspective on agriculture evolve throughout the project?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    Why is taking responsibility for both successes and mistakes essential for a good leader?
    Answer:
B. Writing (15 Marks)
4. Rewrite the following sentences: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    "I am researching climate-suitable plants today," Zeina said. (Zeina said that...)
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    You are forbidden from ignoring the exam safety rules. (mustn't)
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    Studying online is convenient, but maintaining focus at home requires discipline. (Although)
    Answer:
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word(s) in brackets: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    Doing research for school projects is an example of .............. (produce) screen time.
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    Malak said that she .............. (can) assist her team with the proposal.
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    Staying .............. (focus) during study hours leads to better academic performance.
    Answer:
6. Complete the following dialog: (4 marks)
  1. Kareem and Omar are discussing story elements and leadership.

    Kareem: Hi Omar! Did you finish reading the story assigned for English class?

    Omar (1):

    Kareem (2): ?

    Omar: The climax was when the team's first plants died after two weeks of heavy rain.

    Kareem: How did the main character react to that major obstacle?

    Omar (3):

    Kareem (4): ! That shows how real determination leads to success.

7. Write a PARAGRAPH of ONE HUNDRED & TEN (110) words on: (5 marks)
"How empathy and active problem-solving can improve life in our schools"