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GRADE 9 Reading Writing - ANSWER KEY

A reading writing exam for grade 9 and answer key
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GRADE 9 Reading Writing - ANSWER KEY

A reading writing exam for grade 9 and answer key
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2024 – 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

_______________________________________ SCHOOLS
GRADE 9 1st TERM1st EXAM
READING & WRITING

Name & Surname: __________________________________ Class: _____________ Number: _______________

A. Read the text in the box and answer the following questions. (2pts for each = 2x5= 10 pts total)

. Olivia is twenty-one years old. She is young. She is of medium height and slim. She has long
wavy blonde hair. She is British. Olivia is a university student studying art at Kingston
University. She has a close-knit and caring family. She has one brother and a sister. Her
grandparents live with them as well. Olivia's family lives in a large apartment with a balcony.
Her father’s name is Robert. He is forty-six years old and works as a chef. He is tall and has
short curly hair and blue eyes. Olivia’s mother is Jennifer. She is forty-two years old and works
as a teacher. Olivia’s brother, Mark, is sixteen years old, and her sister, Lucy, is ten. They are
both students. Olivia’s grandmother is Margaret. She is seventy-one and is a retired librarian.
George, Olivia’s grandfather, is seventy-four. They are old and both have white hair.

1. What nationality is Olivia?


She is British.
2. How old are Olivia’s siblings?
Her brother is sixteen years old and her sister is ten years old.
3. What does Olivia’s father do for a living?
He is a chef.
4. Who lives with Olivia’s family?
Olivia’s grandparents live with her family.
5. Where is Olivia a student?
She is a student at Kingston University.

B. Look at the map below and complete the dialogues with correct phrases. (2pts for each = 2x5= 10 pts total)
1. A: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the hospital?
B: Go straight ahead and take the first left onto King’s Road.
The hospital will be on your left, next to the police station.

2. A: Excuse me, how can I get to the cinema?


B: Go straight on Bond Street and take the first left onto
Green Street. The cinema is on your right, just after the theatre.

3. A: Pardon me, where is the supermarket?


B: The supermarket is on King’s Road. Go straight ahead on
Bond Street, then turn right at the roundabout. The
supermarket will be on your right, next to the book shop.

4. A: Excuse me, is there a post office near here?


B: Yes, there is. Go straight ahead on Bond Street and turn left
at the traffic lights onto Green Street. The post office will be on
your left, next to the library.

5. A: Excuse me, how do I get to the underground station?


B: Go straight ahead on Bond Street and turn right at the
roundabout onto King’s Road. The underground station is on
the right, just past the shop.
C. Look at the pictures and write their names. (2pts for each = 2x5= 10 pts total)

1. washbasin 2. chair 3. mirror 4.cushions 5.bedside table

D. Complete the sentences using the correct form of comparative and superlative adjectives. (3pts for each =
3x10= 30 pts total)
1. I was born in 1990, my sister was born in 1999. I am older (old) than my sister.

2. Istanbul is the most crowded (crowded) city of Türkiye.

3. This is the most difficult (difficult) exam I have ever taken.

4. She bought a new phone which is more expensive (expensive) than the old one.

5. Which one is more important (important); wealth or health?

6. My new house is bigger (big) than my previous flat.

7. He tried to climb the highest (high) mountain of the world.

8. Reading requires a more quiet (quiet) atmosphere. Here is very noisy.

9. London was the most interesting (interesting) city I had ever visited.

10. She is more intelligent (intelligent) than her classmates

E. Think about two of your friends and write a short paragraph comparing them. In your paragraph, explain why
you like them, mentioning things like their personalities, what they enjoy doing, and how they are similar or
different. Use comparative adjectives to describe them, such as “taller,” “kinder,” or “more outgoing.” You can also
include details like their appearance, hobbies, or how they make you feel when you're together. Write at least 10
sentences. 40 points

Content (15 points): Relevance to the topic and addressing all aspects of the prompt. Quality of information
provided. Depth and detail in describing the topic.

Organization (5 points): Clear and logical structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use of
transitional phrases for coherence.

Grammar and Vocabulary (10 points): Correct use of grammar, including sentence structure and verb tenses. Varied
and appropriate vocabulary to express ideas.

Spelling and Punctuation (5 points): Correct spelling and appropriate use of punctuation marks.

Length (5 points): Meeting the requirement of at least ten sentences.

GOOD LUCK

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