Title: Default for Basic English 7th, 3rd Trimester Evaluation.
Course: 2024 Basic English 7

Q: A Scientist from the Cradle

Alice Fraser was born on February 23, 1986. Her parents were scientists who spent most of the day in the laboratory. When Alice was a baby, everyone could tell that she was very interested in nature. She wanted to learn everything there was to know about plants and animals, from their color, size, and shape, to what they eat and where they live.

When she was young, Alice loved listening to her parents’ stories. They used to share every detail of their work with her. From an early age, she discovered a passion for germinating seeds and growing vegetables. Her future profession was clear to her parents right from the start. They even thought that her love for nature was in her DNA!

When she started school, Alice loved doing experiments. Her parents used to say that she was like a baby Einstein. Alice used to wear a white apron and fake glasses and pretend to be a scientist. When she was at school, she was always waiting for her science lesson.

Before graduating from school, Alice’s science teacher invited her to become her class assistant. At first, she was scared, but she decided to give it a try. After a few lessons, Alice discovered she loved working with children in the lab. It was where she felt at home.

At university, Alice studied Genetic Engineering. None of the subjects on the course were easy, but she managed to pass because she was so dedicated. While studying, Alice continued her work as a lab assistant at her old school. Whenever she learned about how genetics is applied to agriculture or everyday life, she prepared unique educational material for the students at her former high school. She wanted to pass on her passion to other students.

One day, when Alice was 25, her phone rang. It was her high school’s headmistress. She told Alice that the school was planning a school project about genetic engineering in animals. She asked if Alice wanted to help, confident that it would inspire the children. Alice offered to come to a class to explain her subject to the children.

What is the main purpose of the text?
- To inform readers about the real-life application of genetics
- To describe the success story of a student who is fond of science
- To compare a new scientist to another famous one from the past
- To highlight the importance of parental influence on children
A: To describe the success story of a student who is fond of science

Q: Social Networks: Sources of Information or Sources of Fake News?

Nowadays, social networks have become almost essential to modern life because they provide fast communication and a useful news source. However, they have recently been criticized for not allowing users to develop strong personal connections with others and also because they may manipulate users' political opinions.

On the one hand, social networks provide people with lots of benefits. Users can keep up with friends and family more easily. Users also have the whole world at their fingertips. People had to read the newspaper to stay in touch with the news in the past, but today things are much simpler. With a good internet connection, everyone can keep up to date more easily.

On the other hand, social networks have changed the way people communicate with their friends and family. These days, we often learn about family news, such as births and marriages, through posts on social media. It is sad that receiving good news face to face is becoming a thing of the past.

Social networks have also been attacked for sharing so-called "fake news." Unfortunately, some people find it difficult to recognize what is real and what is not when they read a news story online. Many people share articles without checking their authenticity. This means that people with power and money can use social media to change public opinion on elections and wars for their own political agendas.

In conclusion, social networks are an excellent tool for communication and staying up to date. It is important, however, to remember to use them responsibly. In the social media era, correctly interpreting what you read online is an essential skill.

The main purpose of the text is?
- to consider the pros and cons of social networking.
- to highlight the benefits of social networking.
- to criticize the impact of social networking.
- to summarize the history of social networks.
A: to consider the pros and cons of social networking.

Q: Read the sentences and decide if they are grammatically correct or incorrect.

A. The British builded their railways in Africa and Asia to transport goods there. [...]

B. The railway didn’t reached parts of Europe until the end of the nineteenth century.[...]

C. We didn’t invite them to our party, so they decided to have their own. [...]

D. The police stopped me on my way home last night.[...]
A: Incorrect; Incorrect; Correct; Correct
Gap 1 offers: Incorrect; Correct
Gap 2 offers: Incorrect; Correct
Gap 3 offers: Correct; Incorrect
Gap 4 offers: Correct; Incorrect

Q: Read the sentences and decide which paragraph correctly combines the events.

1. The door was open for a long time.

2. The mouse entered the house.

3. My parents went out.

4. The mouse came out looking for food.

5. My parents returned home.

6. They saw the mouse in the kitchen.

- [...] One day my parents saw a mouse in the kitchen. It had entered the house because the door had been open for a long time. They noticed the mouse after they had returned home.
- [...]One day my parents had seen a mouse in the kitchen. It entered the house because the door was open for a long time. They had noticed the mouse after they returned home.
A: Yes; No
Gap 1 offers: Yes; No
Gap 2 offers: No; Yes

Q: Complete the following sentences with the correct option.

1. When you arrived, [...] they already finished breakfast?

2. They [...] heard the news yet. They were shocked when I told them about it.

3. Had the teacher [...] over before you made the phone call?

4. I [...] never been to a concert before last night. It was amazing!
A: had; hadn't; come; had
Gap 1 offers: had; did
Gap 2 offers: hadn't; had
Gap 3 offers: come; e
Gap 4 offers: had; hadn't

Q: Listen to the track and select the option that does NOT describe either of the products.

One of the products
- is made by the Roberto Bonini company.
- is aimed at women who are looking for a life change.
- is directed at children as well as adults.
- is being offered at half price.
A: is made by the Roberto Bonini company.

Q: Listen to the track and select the option that contains the correct sequence for asking for a student loan in the US.
- Go to the tax office and fill in a form, pay a small fee, wait for two or three months, and get a refund.
- Pay a small fee, wait for two or three months, go to the tax office and fill in a form, and get a refund.
- Wait for two or three months, go to the tax office and fill in a form, pay a small fee, and get a refund.
- Get a refund, pay a small fee, go to the tax office and fill in a form, and wait for two or three months.
A: Go to the tax office and fill in a form, pay a small fee, wait for two or three months, and get a refund.