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In a field so green and bright,


Where flowers danced with pure delight,
Lived a little bird, feathers so light,
Singing songs from morn till night.

The sun smiled upon the land,


As the bird's song began.
Its voice, sweet like candy floss,
Flew through the air, soft as moss.

Its wings, like a rainbow so bright,


Shined with colors, a lovely sight.
It made the sky feel happy and new,
Like a painting that made hearts pursue.

With each note, the world came alive,


Streams whispered, trees began to thrive.
The wind danced with joyful glee,
As nature joined in harmony.

The bird's song filled hearts with cheer,


Chasing away worries and fear.
It brought hope and dreams to mind,
Inspiring thoughts, like stars aligned.
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the genre of the text?
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2. What is the main idea of the text?
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3. What is the tone of the poem?
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4. Identify one musical device used in the poem.
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6. Identify three different figures of speech used in the text.
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7. Can you describe the bird's wings in more detail?
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8. What effect does the bird's song have on the world in the poem?
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9. Can you find any words that sound the same at the end of the lines? (Rhyming
words)
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Vocabulary
Choose the correct answer from a, b, c, or d:
1- Many people were skeptical about the ……………… and refused to take it,
despite the evidence of its safety and effectiveness.
a- brick b- extension c- vaccine d- console
2- They donated their old ……………... to a charity that helped low-income
families.
a- appliances b- socket c- bracelets d- pianos
3- They built a/an ……………. to their house to create more space and comfort.
a- brick b- spare c- pottery d- extension
4- He …………… his sleeves and got ready to work.
a- put away b- put off c- picked up d- pushed up
5- He couldn’t ……………. anytime for his hobbies, he was too busy with work.
a- spade b- spare c- scare d- stare
6- They ………………… the remaining enemies, they had won the battle.
a- put away b- mopped up c- put up d- put off
7- She was ……………… by the electric current when she touched the wire, it
hurt a lot.
a- curious b- satisfied c- shocking d- shocked
8- He didn’t have time to hang out with his friends because he had to …………..
for the project.
a- hit the books c- fool around
b- cut class d- break up
9- She forgot to ………………. the dishes and left them on the counter.
a- put away b- put on c- put off d- put out
10- He regretted ………………. when he failed the test.
a- hitting the books
b- blowing the books
c- breaking up
d- cutting classes
Correct the mistakes in the sentences below:
1- He couldn’t blow the sight of blood, he fainted.
…………………………………………………..
2- She felt satisfied for hurting his feelings, she apologized.
………………………………………………….
3- She can’t stand getting a puppy, she begged her parents for one.
…………………………………………………………………
4- They built the walls with brakes and cement.
………………………………………………………………….
5- They struck the cat and it purred happily.
…………………………………………………………………
6- He used a cabin to connect his laptop to the TV.
………………………………………………………………….
7- He had a spam tire in his trunk in case he had a flat one.
………………………………………………………………….
8- He swat his shirt for a sweater, it was getting cold.
………………………………………………………………….
9- He seized his chance to impress her, he said something stupid.
………………………………………………………………….
10- They installed more blenders in their house to accommodate their electrical
needs.
…………………………………………………………………….
Grammar
Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1- We ……………………… any mails since we …………………….
a- haven’t received/ retired
b- haven’t received/ have retired
c- didn’t received/ have retired
d- hasn’t received/ retired
2- I …………………. four languages, but I love Italian above all.
a- speak b- speaks c- am speaking d- has spoken
3- A: “How many horses …………………………………...?
B: “She’s got three.”
a- have she got c- has she got
b- did she get d- she has got
4- My train …………………………… at 8:40 a.m., but there was a delay today.
a- doesn’t usually arrive
b- isn’t usually arriving
c- usually arrives
d- arrives usually
5- Aly is rich, he …………. three houses.
a- own b- is owning c- owned d- owns
6- If I ……………………. the job, I …………………… it.
a- were offered/ would take c- were offered/ will take
b- am offered/ would take d- was offered/ will take
7- Maria …………………. the house while mum was cooking.
a- cleaned b- was cleaning c- were cleaning d- has cleaned
8- A: “What time ……………………. Jane tonight?”
B: “Oh, not until 8:30 p.m.”
a- are you seeing
b- do you see
c- you see
d- you are seeing
9- My sister is two years ………………... than me.
a- youngest b- younger c- the youngest d- as young as
10- ……………………... have humans been on Earth compared to other species?
a- How long ago
b- How often
c- How much
d- How long
Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets:
1- If we don’t accept the changes, we will have problems. (unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………

2- I like travelling abroad, but I don’t have enough money to travel. (If)
………………………………………………………………………………………….

3- She finished ironing the clothes a few minutes ago. (just)


…………………………………………………………………………………………..

4- It’s been so long since I last saw my friends. (for)


……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5- Come early, or you won’t find a seat. (If)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
6- We’ll have to cancel the show if we don’t sell more tickets. (unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
7- The teacher was explaining the lesson, and the head teacher entered the
classroom. (While)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8- He usually carries a heavy bag. (Look!)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
9- When did you start getting interested in astronomy? (Since when …?)
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10- How much time have you spent learning English? You are very fluent. (How
long ago …?
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Correct the verbs in the dialogue below:


Professor: Hello, students.
Students: Hello, professor.
Professor: Do you know that if we …………... (boil) the water, it …………… (turn) into
steam.
Student: Oh, really.
Professor: Of course it is a fact, but If you ………….. (put) oil in water, what
…………….. (happen)?
Student: We don’t know, sir.
Professor: If Nancy ………… (be) with us today, she ……………………. (answer)
this question.
Student: Nancy is sick today, but if she ……………… (feel) well tomorrow,
she ………………(come).
Professor: Who can try?
Student: I will try. Oil and water …………………… (not/mix).
Professor: Excellent!
Novel
Answer the following questions:
1- “In “Oliver Twist”, Dickens portrayed the corruption of the society
and the institutions. Discuss this statement by giving some examples
of the corrupt practices of the workhouse, the criminal underworld,
and the legal system.”
"Oliver Twist" is a novel by Charles Dickens that shows how bad
the society and the institutions were in his time. He gives some
examples of the corruption in different places. For example, in the
workhouse, the poor people were treated very badly and given very
little food. In the criminal underworld, the thieves and the gangsters
exploited the children and made them do illegal things. In the legal
system, the judges and the lawyers were unfair and dishonest.
Dickens wanted to show the readers how these corrupt practices
affected the lives of the innocent and the helpless. Dickens wanted
to show the readers how these corrupt practices affected the lives
of the innocent and the helpless.

2- Do the surroundings and environment affect the characters and


their actions in "Oliver Twist" Explain by giving examples from the
novel.
The place where the people in the story live and the things
that happen to them affect how they act and what they think. For
example, Oliver is born in a bad place where he does not get enough
food and people are mean to him. This makes him sad and lonely,
but also brave and strong. He runs away from there and goes to a
big city where he meets bad people who steal and lie. They want
him to be like them, but he does not want to. He is good and
honest, and does not want to hurt anyone. He meets a nice man
who lives in a nice house. He shows him love and care, and makes
him happy. He also finds out who his real family is. He sees a picture
of his mother, who looks like him. He also meets his aunt, who is
very kind and loving to him. He gets a lot of money and lives with
them. He is happy and peaceful. He is a good person in a bad world.
Comments
1-“I’m very hungry and tired”
These words were taken from Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist”. They were
said by Oliver to Jack Dawkins in the street after Oliver had walked for a week to
reach London. He was extremely tired and hungry. He wanted some food to eat and
a place to sleep. This shows that Oliver is weak scared and poor. It shows the theme
of poverty.
2-“Look, ………., what clever boys they are.”
These words were said by ……………………………………………………………..
3-“I’ve taken the picture away because it made you sad”
This extract is taken from Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist”. These words were
said by Mrs. Bedwin to Oliver in Mr. Brownlow`s house when Oliver looked
for the lady`s picture but he didn`t find it. It shows that Mrs. Bedwin is a caring
and merciful character because when she noticed that Oliver was sad because
of the picture, she moved away the picture. This was the first time that
someone cared about Oliver`s feelings. It reflects the theme of caring.
4-“Don’t tell me you’re going to send me away”
This extract is taken from Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist”. These words
were said by Oliver to Mr. Brownlow in Brownlow`s house when Mr. Brownlow
said that he wanted to speak with him. This shows that Mr. Brownlow is a kind
person, so Oliver was afraid that he would send him away. It was the first time
in Oliver`s life to feel happy and secure. It reflects the theme of goodness versus
evilness.
5-“I want to hear your story. Tell me the truth and don’t be afraid”
These words were said by Mr. Brownlow to Oliver. When they were in Mr.
Brownlow’s house. While Oliver was staying in his house. Mr. Brownlow wanted to
hear Oliver’s story. It reflects the theme of caring.
6-“He’ll tell you a pack of lies, or I’ll eat my hat”
These words were said by Mr. Grimwig to Mr. Brownlow. When they were in Mr.
Brownlow’s house. When Mr.Brownlow asked Oliver about his story. When Mr.
Brownlow sent Oliver to get back the books. ………………………………….
7-“If the boy comes back here tonight, I’ll eat my hat!”
These words were said by Mr. Grimwig to Mr. Brownlow. When they were in Mr.
Brownlow’s house. When Mr. Brownlow sent Oliver to get back the books. Mr.
Grimwig thought that Oliver is a thief and he will take the money and books and ran
away. It reflects the theme of
8-“Please send the books back to Mr. Brownlow! He’s waiting for me and he’ll
think I’ve stolen them!”
These words were said by Oliver to Fagin, Bill and Nancy. When they were in
Fagin’s house. When they kidnapped him. Oliver wanted to return back the books
and the money to Mr. Brownlow . he didn’t want to disappoint him . it reflects the
theme of goodness versus evilness.
9-“That’s right. He will think you’re a thief”.
These words were said by Fagin to Oliver. When they were in Fagin’s house. When
they kidnapped him. Oliver wanted to return back the books and the money to Mr.
Brownlow. He didn’t want to disappoint him. It reflects the theme of goodness
versus evilness.
10-“You’ve got the boy back,………., but I won’t let you hurt him!”’
These words were said by Nancy to Fagin in Fagin`s house when Oliver wanted
to escape to return the books to Mr. Brownlow, but Fagin didn`t permit this so
he wanted to hit Oliver but Nancy stopped Fagin from hitting Oliver. This shows
that Nancy is kind and merciful.

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