State of Kuwait — Ministry of Education

English Language — Grade 10

Unit 4 Examination

Citizenship · “Origin to Outlook” · Module 2

Time: 2 Hours Total: 100 Marks Model Answer Edition Auto-scored: 62 m

Name Class Date

Instructions to candidates

Answer ALL questions in Sections A – E. Read every passage carefully before answering.
Marks for each item are shown in chips like (2 m). Do not spend more than one minute per mark.
Sections A–D contain 62 automatically scored marks; the remaining 38 marks (short answers, rewrites, writing) are self-marked with the model answers and rubric.
Press Start on the timer above — the paper lasts exactly 2 hours.
Click an option to answer; type and press Check for gap-fill items; use Show model answer for rewrites and writing models.
At the end, open the full Answer Key — every answer carries a one-line justification.

Reading Comprehension

Two passages · 4 multiple-choice · 3 True / False / Not Given · 3 short answers

25 marks Auto: 14 m Self: 11 m

Read the two adapted passages from Unit 4 — Citizenship, then answer items A-1 → A-10. For short answers, write your own sentence first, then open the model and mark yourself honestly.

Passage 1 — “Timeless Growth”

Student’s Book p. 73≈ 180 words

Kuwait stands on the northern edge of the Arabian Gulf, and even its name tells a story: “Al-Kut” is said to mean a small fort built near the sea. From that modest beginning grew a remarkable nation. In the eighteenth century Kuwait became a busy trading port, and the Al Sabah family began its long leadership. Through the nineteenth century the sea sustained the country: pearl-diving and shipbuilding rapidly became basic parts of the economy.

Education arrived with the new century. In 1911 Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah established Al-Mubarakiya School, the beginning of formal education. The 1930s brought another turning point: the discovery of oil transformed Kuwait into a modern state with new schools, hospitals and transportation. Full independence came in 1961, and in 1962 Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem signed the Constitution, the written law of the land.

Today Kuwait has undergone a complete transformation: it acts in its capacity as a key peacemaker and regional mediator, tying its proud past to a hopeful future.

Passage 2 — “Law, Values, and Universal Citizenship”

Student’s Book p. 82≈ 170 words

The law touches almost every part of daily life: when we drive, rent a flat, go to school, or post on social media. Yet the law is more than a list of dos and don’ts imposed by the government — it is a social contract: citizens agree to follow the rules so that everyone stays safe. Behind every law stand the values a society holds dearest: justice, equality and freedom. These values create norms. Some norms are informal — folkways, like being polite to a teacher or waiting your turn in line.

In one South Pacific community, researchers studied a system of exchange: instead of fines, rule-breakers faced public embarrassment, which in a small community is a powerful punishment. Other laws are universal: a red traffic light means “stop” in every nation, allowing people everywhere to move safely. Interestingly, laws show what we value most. When we respect laws and customs, we grow as citizens of Kuwait — and as citizens of the world.

Part 1 · Multiple choice

4 × 2 m

A-12 mMCQ

What marked the beginning of formal education in Kuwait?

A-22 mMCQ

Who signed the Constitution in 1962?

A-32 mMCQ

According to Passage 2, which of these is a folkway (an informal norm)?

A-42 mMCQ

In the South Pacific community studied, people who broke the rules of exchange faced…

Part 2 · True / False / Not Given

3 × 2 m

A-52 mTF / NG

Kuwait gained full independence in 1961.

A-62 mTF / NG

Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah signed the Kuwaiti Constitution in 1962.

A-72 mTF / NG

The Constitution of 1962 was the first written law in the whole Arabian Gulf.

Part 3 · Short answers

3 + 3 + 5 m

A-83 mShort

According to Passage 1, what was the original meaning of the name “Al-Kut”?

Model · 3 m

“Al-Kut” is said to mean a small fort built near the sea.

Evidence: Passage 1, opening lines — “even its name tells a story: ‘Al-Kut’ is said to mean a small fort built near the sea.”

A-93 mShort

Why was 1962 a defining moment in Kuwait’s history?

Model · 3 m

Because Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem signed the Constitution — the document that contains the written law of Kuwait.

Evidence: “in 1962 Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem signed the Constitution, the written law of the land.”

A-105 mShort

From Passage 2, give TWO examples of rules or norms at different levels of formality and explain what they show about society.

Model · 5 m

Folkways are informal norms — for example, being polite to a teacher or waiting your turn in line. Laws are formal rules imposed by the government and backed by punishments, from fines to prison. Together they show that a society’s rules grow out of its deepest values — justice, equality and freedom — and that respecting both helps us become good citizens of Kuwait and of the world.

Marking: 1 m per correct example (folkway + formal law) · 1 m per explanation · 1 m for linking both to values / citizenship.

Vocabulary

Matching · odd-one-out · gap-fill — every word from the Unit 4 glossary

20 marks Fully auto-graded

B1 · Match the word to its definition

5 × 2 m

Choose the letter (A–E) that matches each word, then press Check All.

1. transformation 2 m

2. safeguard 2 m

3. comply 2 m

4. skyline 2 m

5. altruism 2 m

A. to act according to an order, set of rules, or request B. a complete change in somebody / something C. the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people and being willing to help them, even if it brings no advantage to yourself D. a shape or pattern made against the sky, especially by buildings E. to protect somebody / something from loss, harm, or damage

B2 · Odd one out

4 × 1 m

In each group, click the ONE word that does not belong.

B-61 mOdd one out

freedom · equality · justice · ?

B-71 mOdd one out

monument · museum · skyline · ?

B-81 mOdd one out

children · people · feet · ?

B-91 mOdd one out

advice · news · homework · ?

B3 · Complete with words from the bank

6 × 1 m

Each word is used once only; three words are extra. Type the word and press Check.

volunteerloyaldownplayuniversalstableimposerespectrecordrare

B-101 mGap-fill

The charity depends on students who ______ their free time to help others.

B-111 mGap-fill

A ______ citizen supports the nation in good times and in hard times.

B-121 mGap-fill

It is dangerous to ______ the importance of serious news.

B-131 mGap-fill

A red traffic light is a ______ signal — it means “stop” in every nation.

B-141 mGap-fill

The government cannot ______ a new tax without an official decision.

B-151 mGap-fill

Your school behaviour today becomes part of your permanent ______.

Grammar

Reported speech · future forms (will / going to / present continuous) · countable & uncountable + much / many

25 marks Auto: 18 m Self: 7 m

C1 · Choose the correct option

10 × 1 m

C-11 mMCQ

He said, “I am tired.” → He said (that) he ______ tired.

C-21 mMCQ

They said, “We visited the museum yesterday.” → They said (that) they ______ visited the museum the day before.

C-31 mMCQ

“Sit down, please,” the teacher said to us. → The teacher told us ______ down.

C-41 mMCQ

He asked me, “Where do you live?” → He asked me where ______.

C-51 mMCQ

“I will help you tomorrow,” she said. → She said (that) she ______ help me the next day.

C-61 mMCQ

Look at those dark clouds! It ______ rain soon.

C-71 mMCQ

We ______ to Al-Khafji this weekend; everything is already planned.

C-81 mMCQ

I think the new airport ______ next year.

C-91 mMCQ

Which noun is UNCOUNTABLE?

C-101 mMCQ

______ students are there in your class?

C2 · Correct the verb in brackets

8 × 1 m

Type the correct form of the verb in brackets, then press Check.

C-111 mVerb form

She said (that) she ______ (be) a doctor.

C-121 mVerb form

They said (that) they ______ (visit) the museum the day before.

C-131 mVerb form

He said (that) he ______ (can) swim very well.

C-141 mVerb form

The teacher said (that) we ______ (must) comply with the exam regulations.

C-151 mVerb form

“I am meeting you tonight,” she said. → She told me she ______ (meet) me that night.

C-161 mVerb form

I think our country ______ (become) even greener in the future.

C-171 mVerb form

The news ______ (be) really exciting today. (Hint: “news” never takes a plural verb.)

C-181 mVerb form

There ______ (be) many children playing in the park now.

C3 · Rewrite in reported speech / the correct future form

7 × 1 m

Write your rewrite in the box first, then open the model and give yourself the mark.

C-191 mRewrite

Direct: “I play football every day.” (He said …)

Model · 1 m

He said (that) he played football every day.

Rule: present simple → past simple.

C-201 mRewrite

Direct: “I will help you tomorrow.” (She said …)

Model · 1 m

She said (that) she would help me the next day.

Rule: will → would; tomorrow → the next day; you → me.

C-211 mRewrite

Direct: “We visited Kuwait City yesterday.” (They said …)

Model · 1 m

They said (that) they had visited Kuwait City the day before.

Rule: past simple → past perfect; yesterday → the day before.

C-221 mRewrite

Direct: “Don’t be late for the ceremony.” (The teacher said to the students …)

Model · 1 m

The teacher told the students not to be late for the ceremony.

Rule: negative command → told + object + not to + base verb.

C-231 mRewrite

Direct: “Where is the National Museum?” (The tourist asked …)

Model · 1 m

The tourist asked where the National Museum was.

Rule: reported question → statement word order; is → was.

C-241 mRewrite

Rewrite with going to: “It will probably rain tomorrow — look at those black clouds!”

Model · 1 m

It is going to rain tomorrow.

Rule: a prediction you can see evidence for now → going to.

C-251 mRewrite

Rewrite in the present continuous as a fixed arrangement: “We will drive to Al-Khafji this weekend (the trip is already planned).”

Model · 1 m

We are driving to Al-Khafji this weekend.

Rule: fixed arrangements and planned events → present continuous.

Language Functions

Function ↔ expression matching · suitable responses in mini-dialogues

10 marks Fully auto-graded

D1 · Match the function to the expression

5 × 1 m

Choose the letter (A–E) of the expression that realises each function.

1. Giving advice 1 m

2. Expressing obligation 1 m

3. Expressing opinion 1 m

4. Making a suggestion 1 m

5. Comparing things 1 m

A. “In my opinion, laws show what a society values most.” B. “You should volunteer some of your time to help younger students.” C. “Why don’t we join the ‘Altruism in Action’ campaign?” D. “Folkways are less formal than laws.” E. “Every student must comply with the exam regulations.”

D2 · Choose the most suitable response

5 × 1 m

D-61 mDialogue

Classmate: “I’d love to help my community, but I don’t know where to start.”

D-71 mDialogue

Friend: “Is it OK to leave our rubbish on the beach after the picnic?”

D-81 mDialogue

Friend: “I believe the new traffic regulations make our roads much safer.”

D-91 mDialogue

Brother: “I keep forgetting our study-group sessions.”

D-101 mDialogue

Tourist: “Kuwait Towers are the most famous feature of your skyline.”

Writing

Guided article · plan box · linkers · live word counter · official-style rubric · two models

20 marks Self-marked with rubric

E20 mGuided article

Write an article for your school magazine under the title “Young Citizens, Real Change”. Describe TWO ways students can be active citizens at school or in the community, and explain why good citizenship matters for Kuwait’s future. Write 8–10 sentences (about 100 words).

Plan your article — one line per box

1 · Topic sentence — what does good citizenship mean?

2 · Idea 1 + example (e.g. volunteering, following rules)

3 · Idea 2 + example (e.g. protecting public places, respecting laws)

4 · Conclusion — why it matters for Kuwait’s future

First of allIn additionFor exampleMoreoverBecause of thisFinallyIn conclusionTo sum up

Write your article here — the counter turns mint inside the target band. 0 words

Target: 8–10 sentences · 90–110 words · use at least THREE linkers from the chips above.

Official-style rubric (20 marks)

Criterion	Marks	What examiners look for
Content & Organisation	6	Clear topic sentence, two developed ideas with examples, logical order, real conclusion.
Voice & Fluency	5	Sounds like a real writer; sentences flow with variety; engaging tone for a magazine.
Language Use	6	Unit-4 vocabulary (citizen, volunteer, comply, safeguard, values, record…) and accurate grammar.
Mechanics	3	Spelling, capitals, punctuation and correctly written linkers.
Total	20	Compare your article with the two models below, then award yourself honestly.

Model 1Strong · ≈ 105 words20 / 20 profile

Strong model

Citizenship is not a subject we study; it is a promise we keep every day. First of all, students can volunteer their free time to tutor younger classmates, and this builds trust and kindness across our school. In addition, we should comply with school rules cheerfully, because rules safeguard everyone and keep our days stable. For example, respecting the exam regulations protects our records and our character. Moreover, young citizens who protect public places today will guard Kuwait’s skyline tomorrow. Because of this, good citizenship keeps our society fair and our values alive. In conclusion, real change begins with us — small deeds now become the nation’s strength later.

Examiner comment (20 / 20): Content 6 — perfect plan: topic sentence → idea 1 + example → idea 2 + comment → conclusion. Voice 5 — confident magazine tone with varied sentences. Language 6 — Unit-4 words used naturally (volunteer, comply, safeguard, stable, records, skyline). Mechanics 3 — clean punctuation and capitals.

Model 2Weaker · ≈ 38 words≈ 7 / 20 profile

Weaker model

Citizenship mean you are good person. Students can help other students and they can clean the school. Also we must follow rules. I think citizenship is important because Kuwait need us. Finally we should be loyal and respect everyone.

Examiner comment (≈ 7 / 20): Content 2 — one idea repeated, no real examples. Voice 2 — list-like, no magazine feel. Language 2 — subject–verb errors (“Citizenship mean”, “Kuwait need”). Mechanics 1 — missing articles and capitals. To improve: write 8–10 sentences, follow the plan box, add two real examples, and check every verb ending.

Answer Key — Model Answer Edition

Every item numbered, with the answer and a one-line justification

Auto: 62 m Self: 38 m = 100 m

Marking map: 62 marks are scored automatically as you answer (50 items). The other 38 marks — A-8→A-10 (11 m), C-19→C-25 (7 m) and the writing task (20 m) — you award yourself with the models and rubric.