Suwannaphumpittaypaisarn SchoolThe Secondary Educational Service Area Office 27The Final Examination for Mattayomsuksa 6Reading and Writing? English (30206)(?) Time 1 hour: Score 30 points

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Directions: X the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.1. Rose petals were ............. over the palace floor by the servants.a scattered c sprayedb spattered d spaced2. The staff meeting .......... when the manager arrived.a coercedc commandedb commencedd consoled3. Our vacation plans are still ........ -we'll decide where to go later.a on the air c out in the openb under wraps d up in the air4. The .................. from my boss set out the new office policy.a memoirc memoriab memorandumd memory5. The witness became ........ and upset while talking to the police.a active c agileb agitated d alertb agitated d alert6. The streets were .................. with lights.a adored c adornedb abhorred d implored7. His argument was obviously_______ .as he had misread the statistics.a fallacious c fakeb fallible d factual8. He .......... our conversation to tell us the news.a broke in c came afterb came into d broke in on9. He left me a written ............... of subjects to bring up at the meeting.a recollection c reminiscenceb reminder d remnant10. His plan to improve business was the only ............ alternative to shutting down the shop.a veritable c viableb vast d vital1 1. Will Buddy come to the movies?" No, he won't come and ..................... "a Tom neither won'tb won't Tom neitherc either will Tomd neither will Tom12.Do you know if we can go home early today because of the snow?"......... those people who already have permission, everyone has to stay a Except for c Despiteb Although d Apart13. How many bedrooms do you have?"0nly two, our bedroom and the ............. bedroom.a children c childrens'b child d children'sb child d children's14. Were you surprised to hear that the chairman had been in jail?"Yes, it was a ................ revelation.a startling c startlinglyb startle d startled15. This is my favouritefavorite perfume."I like it too because it _______ "a smelling so nicelyb smells so nicec smells so nicelyd is nicely smelling16. "What does Clare want to do?""She wants to travel around the world when _________ school."a she will finishb she finishedc she finishesd finishing17. "Is there a problem with the trains?""Most of them are delayed due to ................ "a a two-day's strikeb a strike of two daysc a two-days striked a two-day strike18. "Why did you leave the garage door open?""Because that's ................ you told me to do."a what c thatb howd which19. "What do you like to do?"I like sports ......... tennis and squash.a such c such asb as such d as20. "Why are you quitting your job?""Because the work is ...................... difficult that I can't do it."a too c suchb veryd so

Part 2 Reading 10 PointsQuestions 21 27 - Fashion: Fashion may be said to encompass any of four forms. First, there is a conscious manipulation of dress that (21) ____ for effect, a fashion statement or fad. Second, fashion may designate innovations in dress that are more (22) ____ than simple fads. Some of these changes occur abruptly, whether due to economic fluctuations or even the sudden (23) ____ of certain materials; other innovations may develop more deliberately. Third is the phenomenon (24) ____ styles in a particular area of dress change swiftly and repeatedly, with the new ones replacing the old in (25) ____ succession. Finally, fashion may refer specifically to the use of such adornments as cosmetics, fragrance and jewelry, whose primary purpose is to enhance a wearer's natural features.21a attempts b endeavoursc strives b endeavoursd seeks22a eternal b enduring c perpetual b enduring d continuing23a abundance b excess c overload b excess d crop24a whereas b whereabouts c whereupon b whereabouts d whereby25a prompt b fast c rapid c fast d briskQuestion 26 - 30

26 What is the writer trying to do in this text?a complain about her son's friendsb give advice to teenagers c describe her son's hobbyd compare herself with her parents27 Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted?a She wanted to reward him for working hard.b He already had too many computer games.c She knew he would use it sensibly.d He persuaded her it would be a good idea.28 Why do the band always practice at Ben's house?a It is difficult for Ben to move his drums.b The neighbors don't mind the noise.c Ben's parents enjoy listening to them.d They can leave their equipment there.29 What does the writer say about the band members?a Their influence on her son worries her.b Their taste in music is different from hers.c They play their instruments well.d They avoid any contact with her.3025 What might the writer say to her son?