NOVEL ACADEMY

University of Cambridge GCE A Level

Tel: 535629 Email: info@novel.edu.np
New Road, Pokhara, Nepal

A Level Entrance Examinations

2014

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES TIME: 1 HOUR (Science Applicants)

TIME: 1 HOUR 15 Minutes(Non-Science

Applicants)

Calculators will be permitted in the exam.

In the case of multiple choice questions, only pick one answer.
Please only write one answer, otherwise the answer wont be counted.

Directions:

There are three sections in this question set. The last section is
different for Science and Non-Science Applicants.

Pay attention to the time allotted to each section. Otherwise

you might not be able to solve problems in other sections.

Any rough working should be done in extra papers provided.

Examiners use only

Subjects Marks
Grade
Mathematics (Section 1)
English (Section
2)
Extra Section (Section 3)
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Total Points

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Section 1- Mathematics: 30 Minutes Total
Points: 15

1) If , where and are positive integers and , which of the

following could be the value of ?
A) 18 B) 36 C) 108 D) 162 E) 324
2) The eggs in a certain basket are either white or brown. If the ratio of the number
of white eggs
to the number of brown eggs is , each of the following could be the number of
eggs in the
basket EXCEPT,
A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 30 E) 60
3) What is the coordinate of the point on a number line that is halfway
between the points with coordinates 53 and 62?

In PQR in the figure, and , . What is the

4)
value of the fraction ?

Which of the following is the graph of a linear function

5) a negative slope and a positive y-intercept?
with

6) If is an integer greater than 1 and if which of the following must be

true?
I) III)
II) is an A) I only
integer B) III only
 D) I and III
only
C) I and II only E) I, II and III

7) The least integer of a set of consecutive integers is -25. If the sum of these
integers is 26, how many integers are in the set?
A) 2 C) 5 E) 52
5 0
B) 2 D) 5
6 1
8) At a coca-cola bottling company, machine A fills a bottle with coca cola and
machine B accepts
the bottle only if the amount of coca-cola ounces is between and . If
the machine B accepts a bottle containing n amount of coca-cola ounces,
which of the following describes all possible values of n?
A) | | C) | | E) | |
B) | | D) | |

9) If ( ) ( ) , which of the following must be true?

A) C) E)
B) D)
10) During a sale, a customer can buy one shirt for dollars. Each additional
shirt the customer buys
costs dollars less than the first shirt. For example, the cost of the second
shirt is dollars. Which of the following represents the customers cost, in
dollars, for n shirts bought during this sale?
( )
A) ( )( C) ( E) ( )
) )
B) ( ) ( )
D)
11) There are 75 more women than men enrolled in Novel Academy. If there
are men enrolled, then, in terms of , what percent of those enrolled are
men?
E
A) C
( )
)
B) D ( )

)
12) In the x-y coordinate plane, line is the reflection of line about the x-axis.
If the slope of line
is , what is the slope of line l?
A) E)

C)
B) D)
13) The price of tea leaves is r rupees for 8 ounces and each ounce makes c
cups of tea. In terms of c
and r, what is the ruppee cost of tea leaves required to make 1 cup of tea?
A) B) C) D) E)

14) In rectangle ABCD, point E is the midpoint of

. If the area of quadrilateral ABED is 2/3, what is the area of rectangle
ABCD?
A) C) E)
B) D) 1
15) A store charges Rs 28 for a certain type of pen. This price is 40 percent
more than the amount it costs to buy one of these special pens. At a sale
price, store staffs can purchase any remaining pens at 30 percent off the
stores cost. How much would it cost a staff to purchase a pen of this type at
this sale?
A) Rs C) Rs E) Rs 25.20
8.40 B) 19.60
Rs 14.00 D) Rs
20.00
Section 2- English : Total 20 Minutes Total Points: 15

Part I Grammar- 10 minutes 10 Points

The type of question below consists of a sentence with four or five underlined
words or phrases. You will select the one underlined word or phrase that must be
changed for the sentence to be correct.

1) For animals both humans, chewing helps

relieve tension. A B C D
2) An itch resulting when a nerve that can carry pain
is only slightly stimulated. A B C D
3) Americas first satellites exploded before it had risen
three and a half feet off the ground. A B C
D
4) Most babies will grow up to be as cleverer as
their parents. A B C D

5) It should not be assume that the lower the price, the happier the buyer.
A B C D
6) No matter where they came from or what their previous lifestyle is, the
Bhutanese refugees A B C
were grateful for having been granted political asylum in
Nepal. No error D E
7) Grishma and Samit were inspired to become a professional writer after hearing a
famous journalist
A B C
speak about the challenges of investigative
reporting. No Error D E
8) A talented and versatile artist, Samjhana has been a dancer,
choreographer, and A B C
collaborated on various productions.
No Error D E
9) Air pollution caused by the industrial fumes has been studied for years, but only
A B
recently has the harmful effects of noise pollution become
known. No Error C D E
10) Each time Pramila turns on her
computer she has to enter a company
code, then her initials, and A
then enters a password before she can begin
working. No error B C D
E

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 Part II- Comprehension 10 minutes 5 Points ( 1 point for all 4 points correct)
Questions below are based on the following
passages. Passage 1
The intelligence of dolphins is well documented by science. Studies show that dolphins
are able to understand sign language, solve puzzles, and use objects in their environment
as tools. Scientists also believe that dolphins posses a sophisticated language: numerous
instances have been recorded in which dolphins transmitted information from one
individual to another. A recent experiment proved that dolphins can even recognize
themselves in a mirror- something achieved by very few animals. This behavior
demonstrates that dolphins are aware of their own individuality, indicating a level of
intelligence that may be very near our own.
Passage 2
Are dolphins unusually intelligent? Dolphins have large brains, but we know that brain
size does not determine either the nature or extent of intelligence. Some researchers
have suggested that dolphins have big brains because they need them-for sonar and
sound processing and for social interactions. Others have argued that regardless of brain
size, dolphins have an intelligence level somewhere between that of a dog and a
chimpanzee. The fact is, we dont know, and comparisons may not be especially helpful.
Just as human intelligence is appropriate for human needs, dolphin intelligence is right for
the dolphins way of life. Until we know more, all we can say is that dolphin intelligence is
different.

1. In lines 1 to 6, the author of Passage 1 mentions activities that suggest dolphins :

A) Are unusually sensitive to their environment
B) Do not generally survive when under control
C) Have a unique type of intelligence
D) Are uncommonly playful animals
E) Have skills usually associated with humans

2. The author of Passage 2 would most likely respond to the last sentence of Passage 1 by
A) Suggesting that intelligence in animals is virtually impossible to measure
B) Observing that intelligence does not mean the same thing for every species
C) Questioning the objectivity of the studies already conducted.
D) Noting that dolphin activities do not require a high level of intelligence
E) Arguing that little is actually known about dolphin social behavior

3. The two passages differ in their views of dolphin intelligence in that Passage 1 states that
dolphins
A) share a sophisticated culture, while Passage 2 contends that dolphin intelligence is
roughly equal to human intelligence
B) are as intelligent as humans, while Passage 2 notes that dolphins outperform other
animals
C) are more intelligent than most other animals, while Passage 2 points out that dolphins
are less intelligent than other animals,
D) are highly intelligent, while Passage 2 suggest that there is not enough evidence
to understand dolphin intelligence fully
E) have large brains, while Passage 2 argues that brain size does not signify intelligence

4. Which generalization about dolphins is supported by both passages?

A) They display self-awareness.
B) They are more emotional than other animals.
C) They learn at a rapid rate.
D) They have a certain degree of intelligence.
E) They have shown the ability to use tools.