English Exams For 3rd Year

Suggested Types of Tasks for Baccalaureate Paper
PART 1 : READING
A. COMPREHENSION / INTERPRETATION
Choosing (all streams) / giving the general idea of the text

(LLE)
Answering multiple choice questions
True / false statements
Locating the right paragraph
Filling the table with information from the text
Putting ideas in the right order according to their occurrence

in the text
Answering comprehension questions
Choosing (all streams) / giving a title to the text (LLE)
Identifying type of discourse
Identifying type of text

B. TEXT EXPLORATION
1. VOCABULARY / MORPHOLOGY
Matching words from the text with their definitions
Finding words in the text whose definitions are given
Forming words adding the right affixes
Deriving nouns, adjectives, verbs
Giving opposites keeping the same roots
Giving opposites, synonyms to words from the text

2. GRAMMAR
Combining statements with connectors provided
Asking questions to the underlined words
Paraphrasing with prompts given
Supplying the correct form(s) of the verbs in a given passage

3. SOUND SYSTEM
Matching pairs that rhyme
Classifying words according to final ed / s
Underlining the silent letters
Stress pattern
Weak and strong form

4. DISCOURSE
filling gaps with a number of words
re ordering scrambled sentences into a paragraph with or

without a distractor
matching statements from A with statements from B
dialogue completion
PART 2: Written Expression
BAREME - DUREE DE LEPREUVE - COEFFICIENT
STREAM
LE
PHILOLETTRES
MARKING
Part 1
14
(7+7)
TIME
COEFFICIENT
03
05
02
03
Part 2
06
15
05
(7+8)
SC / EXP
+ MATHS
15
02
05
02
02
( Sc/Exp)
(Maths)
(8+7)
TECH /
MATHS +
GE
15
02
05
(8+7)
02
02
(TM )
( GE)
Ancient Civilizations
LE
PART ONE: READING
Read the passage carefully then do the activities.
A.
COMPREHENSION
(07pts)
Ancient Babylon
(14 pts)
Babylon was the name of the main centre of agriculture in the region
known as Mesopotamia. The city of Babylon was considered the holy city of
the state Babylonia. Babylonia was comprised of two territories Sumer and
Akkad. The Sumerians were an ancient group of people that were known for
having one of the earliest forms of writing called cuneiform.
Hammurabi, the first king of the actual Babylonian Empire, once again
made Babylon the capital of the Empire in the region. Though the date of rule
for Hammurabi is unknown, it is believed that he inherited the throne from
his father, Sin-muballit, in 1792 B.C. and remained on the throne till his death
in 1750 B.C. At this time, the kingdom of Babylonia extended through nearly
the entire Mesopotamian region. Hammurabi was a successful ruler since he
was able to take all of the cities and territories south and north of Babylonia
under his rule. However, King Hammurabi was most famous for comprising a
set of laws for the people of Babylon to follow. These laws were known as the
Code of Hammurabi.
Some historians believe Babylon was the first modern Metropolis. It was
the biggest city in the region and became the home of many faithful followers
of Hammurabi. This wasnt just because Hammurabi believed in being a fair
ruler, but it was also because Babylon became the centre of agriculture in the
Middle East and beyond. Hammurabi helped to develop a process for
irrigation that would ensure the crops of the Fertile Crescent. The people
depended on the land for food, so successful irrigation methods were quite
important to the success of the crops in this otherwise arid region.
Once Hammurabi died, the city of Babylon was ruled by Nabopolassar in
the 7th century B.C. He was the first to begin the process of returning
Babylon to the empire it had been in the days of Hammurabi. Despite the
efforts of Nabopolassar to make Babylon a true empire again, he was unable
to achieve that glory. It was his son, Nebuchadnezzar II who would actually
make Babylon into a more popular and prosperous empire. He started this
process by making Babylon beautiful, so he created the Hanging Gardens of
Babylon which is now considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
After Nebuchadnezzar II had died, Babylon became a part of the Persian
Empire under the rule of Cyrus. This lasted until the ultimate takeover by the
most famous Macedonian King, Alexander the Great. Alexanders rule
extended into the East, making his empire the largest unified empire the
world has ever seen.
Today, the few remaining structures from the empirical period of
Babylonian rule exist. Located along the East bank of the Euphrates River,
which is where the main part of the city of Babylon was located, sit three
remaining structures. Throughout the years, war-torn Iraq has all but
destroyed what remains of one of the most intriguing and developed empires
the world has ever seen.
1.
Circle the letter (a, b or c ) that best completes statements A, and B.
A. The text is...

a) argumentative.
b)
narrative.
c) prescriptive.
B. The aim of the passage is to... a) teach a moral lesson.
a course of events. c) entertain.
b) describe
2. Are the following statements true or false? Quote from the text to justify your choice about
the false
ones.
a. Babylon consisted of two territories: Sumer and Akkad.
b. King Hammurabi ruled Babylonia less than 40 years.
c. Nabopolassar succeeded in making Babylon a true empire.
d. Babylon was beautiful thanks to its Hanging Gardens.
3.
Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. What made King Hammurabi a successful ruler?

b. What is meant by the Code of Hammurabi?
c. Where was the main part of the city of Babylon located?
B. TEXT
EXPLORATION
(07pts)
1. Find words, phrases, or expressions in the text whose definitions follow.

a. connected with god, sacred
(.1)
b. made larger
(.2)
c. make sure
(.3)
d. flourishing, thriving
(.4)
2. Find words, phrases, or expressions in the text that are opposite in meaning to the
following words.
a. latest
(.1)
b. fertile
(.3)
c. could
(.4)
d. least
(.5)
3. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.
a. kingdom
b. historian
c. successful
d. unable
4. Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

a. The city of Babylon was considered the holy city of the state
Babylonia.
b. Nabopolassar ruled Babylon in the 7th century B.C.
c. Alexanders rule extended into the East.
5. Join the following pairs of sentences using the connectors given in brackets and make
any
necessary changes.
a. Hammurabi died. Nabopolassar ruled the city of Babylon. (after)
b. Nabopolassar made great efforts to make Babylon a true empire.

He was unable to achieve that glory. (although)
c. The English speak too fast. She doesnt understand them.
(so...that)
d. They bought the present. They went to the party. (as soon as)
6. Underline the silent letters in the following words.
knew
talked
honesty
night
7. Complete the following Dialogue.
A:.................................................................................
B: This time I have decided to visit Greece.
A: Why Greece in particular?
B:...................................................................................
A: But there are plenty of historical places in Algeria.
B:...................................................................................
A: Yes, you can go to....................................................
B: Well let's check on the net, compare and see which place is worth visiting!
PART TWO: Written Expression
( 6 pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1. Use the following notes to write a short paragraph of about 120 to
180 words on the following topic.
Most of the ancient civilizations fell because of some reasons:
wars
drought
natural disasters ...

Topic 2. Compared with your ancestors life style, yours has changed in
different ways. Write a paragraph of
120 to 180 words telling about the changes that have occurred in
your life style.
LE
PART ONE. Reading
(14 pts)
A)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Comprehension
(07pts)
Each of the civilizations of the past contributed in a way or another to

enhance the cultural and technical side of human communities. They all had
achievements that gradually transformed the destiny of nations and turn
them into highly organised groups having in their hands more efficient means
that enabled them to develop a better capacity in the fight for survival and
therefore to lead a more comfortable life.
The Chinese ,for example, were the first to show to the others how to
combine intelligence and discipline in order to construct a dynamic society
able to offer its inhabitants prosperity and security. The Egyptians in their
turn managed to bring considerable improvements in the branches of
farming, architecture, medicine, writing and religion. Despite the hostile
environment where they evolved, they succeeded to impose their will-power
and perseverance so as to gain their neighbours respect and immortalize
their name in history.
As for the Babylonians ,they devoted their skills to further the spheres
of astronomy ,law-making, building, cattle breeding and land-working .The
Phoenicians , too, helped in accomplishing exceptional advances in matters
connected to ship-building, international trade and sailing across seas. When
the Greeks arrived, they promoted mathematics, philosophy and democracy.
They also gave a strong impetus to scientific research, rational thinking,
mythology and artistic creations. In their wisdom, they went as far as using
sport as a channel through which to consolidate peace and harmony among
tribes and races. The Romans, as well, devoted themselves to elevate the
fate of the human race. They dedicated their talent for the pursuit of arts, the
construction of towns and public works, the laying of rules and political
bodies, the expansion of commerce and the introduction of more effective
strategies in the military field.
1 . Choose the answer that best completes each of the following
sentences.
A . The civilizations of the past raised humangreatly.
a. feelings
b. culture
c. race.
B . The Egyptians like the Chinese could create..nations.
a. secure
b. weak
c. trading
C . The Phoenicians were experts at ..
a. sciences
b. farming
c. ship building.
2 . Fill in the table below with information from the text.
Civilizations
The Fields of their Innovations
The Egyptian
..
The Babylonian
Astronomy,..
The Greek
..
3 . Reorder the following sentences according to their occurrence in the

text
a. Games were used to set up friendly relations among tribes.
b. The accomplishments of the ancient civilizations helped in the
progress of
societies in various fields .

c. It is by being skillful and obedient to their laws that people
succeeded to turn into
powerful nations.
d. They brought to mankind logical reasoning.
e. Their contribution to the improvement of human affairs involves the
advances
they made in things connected with warfare.
f. Their strong determination to overcome the geological hardships of
nature
served as an example for the other nations.
4 . Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. What did the Chinese teach to other nations?
b. How did the Greeks improve the life of societies?
B)
Text exploration.
(07pts)
1.
Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.

a. build (2)
b. were able to (2)
c. in spite of (2)
d.
improvements (3 )
2.
Form nouns by adding the following suffix -ing or -ment

Agree feel manage mean achieve
3.
Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

After the Pharaohs ( succeed ) to unify Egypt, their nation
( become ) stable and
( gain ) respect from their neighbours
4.
Classify the words below according to the pronunciation of their
final s
Groups means advances seas branches .
5.
Complete the following dialogue.
A: ...............................................
B: Yes, I enjoy reading about ancient civilizations.
A: ..........................................................................
B: Well, I learn about their life style, their myths and their relations
A:
...................................................................................................
B: No, books are not the only source for me in this field. Museums, ruins
and even
the Internet supply useful facts to enrich my knowledge about
history.
A:
.....................................................................................................
.
B: The main thing that fascinates me about them is the success they
realised despite
the hardships they met.
PART TWO : Written Expression
( 06pts )
Choose one of the following topics
Topic 1.
In what ways can the study of ancient civilisations help human beings in
their present life?
The following notes can be used to help you: learning - strengths of a
nation- causes of collapse of
any civilization - avoid mistakes of past nations - build a strong nation
and keep it strong.
Topic 2.
Write a composition explaining in what way today s civilizations are
different from those of the past.
A Life of Adventure
PART 1. READING
(15 points)
A.
COMPREHENSION
(7points)
Read the text carefully and then do the activities.

A Life of Adventure
As a British child in India, I grew up in bright sunshine and with lots of space
around me. There was danger and excitement everywhere, and of course,
there were a lot rules. My brother and I had to be very careful. The sun was
so hot that our mother didnt let us play outside without our topees- or
jungle hats. All our clothes were very uncomfortable. We wanted to wear the
same clothes as the Indian children but we always had to look British.
Animals were a real problem. Our parents never let us go into the bathroom
on our own because snakes used to come in through a hole in the wall.
Because of rabies, our parents thought dogs were more dangerous than
snakes or scorpions and they didnt let us have a pet dog or even touch
someone elses dog. Ants were a problem too. There was so many that my
mother made us keep all our possessions on shelves. The ants used to eat
through everything they found on the ground- books, clothes and furniture!
I have some wonderful memories. In extremely hot weather our parents let us
sleep outside on the lawn. We loved it because the nights were so beautiful.
There were so many stars we could read by their light. The rain too was
wonderful. Sometimes it was so heavy that it came through the roof and we
used to go to bed with an umbrella over our heads! One year, my father gave
us permission to go with him on a tiger hunt. It was marvelous. We also
learned to ride ponies, elephants and camels!
I had so much fun that when I had to go to school in England, at the age of
ten, I found English life quite unexciting. I had nothing in common with the
other children at school. To me, India was a land of adventure, something I
wanted to go back to, something I would never forget.
Extract from Grace Cooks A Life of

Adventure
1.
What type of text is the reading passage? Choose the right answer.
a) descriptive
b) narrative
c) expository
2.
Say whether the following statements are true or false.
a.
Grace was ten when she went to live in India.
b.
The children had to follow rules.
c.
They were dressed like Indian children.
d.
They enjoyed playing with their pet dog.
e.
Grace prefers life in England.
f.
She missed her early childhood.
3.
In which paragraph is it mentioned that she keeps wonderful memories
from India?
4.
What do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a)
topees (1)
b) they (2)
c) their (3)
d) something (4)
5.
a.
Why were there a lot of rules?
b.
How did Grace feel when she went to England? Why?
B.
TEXT EXPLORATION
(8points)
1.
a) Find in the text a word closest in meaning to
b)
Find in the text a word opposite in meaning to
c)
Find in the text a word whose definition follows
souvenirs (3)
forbade us (3)
exciting and dangerous situation (4)
2.
Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb
Example:
excite
to
To endanger
Noun
excitement
Adjective
exciting
. ..
joyful
3.
Combine the following sentences with the connectors provided to you.
a.
Life in India was exciting. Grace would never forget it. ( so. That)
b.
Grace found life in England unexciting. It was her hometown. (although)
4.
Complete sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a.
a.
I strongly advise you to read A Life of Adventure. Its so thrilling!
b.
You
a.
You ought to express your feelings.
b.
If I were you,
5.
Match the pairs that rhyme.
Love
Sad
Mad
annoy
Assertive
aggressive
Enjoy
6.
Dove
A:
B: No, people who dont have affinities cant become friends.
A:
B: because everyone is attracted to a person that resembles him.
A: ...
B: according to me best friends are those who
PART 2: WRITTEN EXPRESSION

Choose ONE of the following topics.
Either topic 1.
(5points)
Most people keep fond memories of their childhood. Try to think back on the
happy days when you were a child and tell about some vivid recollections.
You can narrate about
-
the house where you were born,
your friends
your classmates
your school
your teachers.
Or topic 2.
Do you think youth is the best period in life? Write a paragraph relating real
examples from your own experience in life.
The Roman Empire
Part one: Reading

(14pts)
A) Comprehension
pts)
(7
Read the text carefully and do the activities.
The Roman Empire included most of what would now be considered Western
Europe. The latter was conquered by the Roman army, and a Roman way of life
was established in these countries. The main countries conquered were England,
Wales, Spain, France, Greece, the Middle East and the North African coastal
region.
In Romes early years, the state lived in fear of its more powerful neighbour,
Carthage. The Carthaginians were great traders in the Mediterranean Sea, and
as the Romans wanted to expand into this trading zone, clash was inevitable. In
264 BC, the Romans and the Carthaginians had their first war .In a series of three
wars, known as the Punic wars, the Romans defeated the Carthaginians
.However ,this took over 100 years to accomplish ,and the wars eventually
ended in 146 BC. In the second Punic War , the Romans lost several important
battles .-The most famous being against the Carthaginian general Hannibal.
However, by 146 BC, the Romans were strong enough to capture the city of
Carthage in north Africa. Carthage was burned to the ground, and all signs of the
city were destroyed as a sign that the power of the Carthaginians had
disappeared forever.
When Carthage surrendered, the Romans became the most powerful
Mediterranean state .The victory over the Carthaginians gave the Romans all the
opportunity they needed to expand their power In the Mediterranean. The more
powerful and wealthy the Romans became, the more able they were to further
expand their empire .They were not content with conquering the neighbouring
lands . They realized that land further away might also have riches that would
make Rome even wealthier. Hence their drive to conquer Western Europe .At the
height of its power, around AD150, Rome controlled the greatest empire ever
seen in Europe at that time. Many of the conquered nations benefited from the
Roman rule. Water supplies, housing, etc all appeared in Western Europe though
many fell into disuse after the Romans retreated back to Rome.
Ironically, the sheer size of the empire, which many marveled at, was also a
major reason for the collapse of the power of the Romans. The Romans had
great difficulty in maintaining power in all of their empire. Supplying their army
was a major problem as their lines of communications were stretched to the
limit. The power of the empire rested on the success of the Roman army. When
their success started to weaken, the empire could only start to collapse.
1- Write the letter which corresponds to the right answer.
The text is:
a ) descriptive
b) expository
c) narrative
2- Are these statements true or false
a. The Romans and the Carthaginians were enemies.
b. After the Carthaginians' defeat, the Romans became the strongest nation
in the Mediterranean.
c. Rome didn`t invade other countries.
3- Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in
the text
a. The Romans were afraid of the Carthaginians.
b. At first, the Carthaginians gained victory over the Romans.
c. Many European countries were under the Roman rule.
d. Rome overcame the Carthaginians.
4-Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) What countries did the Romans conquer?
b) How did the big size of the Roman Empire lead to its collapse?
5- In which paragraph is it mentioned that
a. the conflict between the Romans and the Carthaginians was due to
economic reasons ?
b. Rome's rising power led to the colonization of other countries?
6-What / who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a)
their power (3)
b) that would make ( 3)
B) Text Exploration
pts)
(7
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
a) conflict (2)
b) damaged (2)
c) strong (3)
d) relyed
on : (4)
2- Complete the chart as shown in the example .
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
success
successful
successfully
strong
height
.
.
great
3-Join each pair of sentences with one of the appropriate connector. Make
changes where necessary.
although - consequently
- while - as
aThe Romans lived in fear of the Carthaginians. They were
economically powerful.
bThe Roman army started to weaken .The empire collapsed
4- Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a)
1- a) Many nations were conquered by the Romans
b) The Romans .
2- a) What does the Roman Empire include? he asked me.
b) He asked me what .
5-Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ed
conquered invaded --developed - reached.
/t/
/d/
/Id/
6. Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.

Learning about ancient civilizations is a .. important issue. It helps
me discover life in the . . It shows me how people were living, and
.. they used think and overcame their difficulties. I also understand
that these have had a great impact on our life in general.
Part two. Written Expression
(6pts)
Topic 1
You have been asked by a travel agency to take part in writing a tourist
brochure about the history of your country. Write an article on one of
Algerias dynasties or historical places.
The following ideas might prove helpful:
a)
. How this dynasty or historical place was founded (when / founder
. )
b)
. Its golden age ( how it flourished / life in that period
/achievements )
c)
. How it collapsed ( when / reasons )
Topic 2
You have attended a lecture by a history doctor about the ancient Arabs'
contribution to the world civilization. Write an article in which you summarize
the lecture. The article will be published in your school magazine.
Ethics In Business
PART 1: READING
(15 ps)
A. COMPREHENSION
(08pts)
Most people buying a fake handbag think they are doing an absolutely
reasonable thing. They are purchasing a luxury item bearing a worldfamous brand name. They will be able to show it off to colleagues and
friends. They are not bothered at all that everyone knows its a fake. A lot
of fake products look good.
Experts involved in cases considering intellectual property rights want
customers to realize the reverse of the coin. Lawyers and other specialists,
who deal with rising customers awareness about negative effects caused
by fake goods business, try to change the situation. They want shoppers to
change the way they think about counterfeit luxury goods. Customers have
to realize what kind of activities they involuntarily support. Citizens should
be socially responsible enough to give up shopping for counterfeit goods.
Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate
manufactures considerable loss in profits. As for retailers, they lose not
only in profits but also jobs, while the community doesnt receive proper
tax revenues. Moreover, what most people do not realize is the fact that
fake goods business is linked to bad working conditions, child labor and
crimes. Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all
industries, from wallets and DVDs to drugs.
1/ Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.

1- People who buy fake products are..that they are doing an
absolutely unreasonable thing.
a) aware
b) not aware
c) careless
2- The phrase the reverse of the coin means:
a) the other side of the coin.

b) the advantages of fake goods business.
c) the disadvantages of fake goods business.
3- One of the negative effects caused by fake goods business
is
a)
high revenues.
b)
unemployment.
c)
customers satisfaction.
4- Fake goods business should be by both the government
and citizens.
a) fought
c) neglected
b) encouraged
2/ In which paragraph is it mentioned that

a)
the government is trying to change peoples attitude about fake
products?
b)
fake goods business threatens society?
3/ Answer the following questions according to the text.
a)
Give an example of an unethical act from the text.
b)
How can citizens be socially responsible?
c)
What may happen if the community doesnt receive proper tax
revenues?
4/ Choose a suitable title to the text.
a)
Fake Goods Business.
b)
Customers Awareness about Fake Goods Business.
c)
The effects of Fake Goods Business.
B. TEXT
EXPLORATION
(07pts)
1/ Find in the text.
a) a word opposite in meaning to: genuine (1)
b) a word closest in meaning to : imitation (2)
c) a word whose definition follows: a sum of money turned over to the

authorities (3)
2/ Give opposites to the following words keeping the same root.
a) awareness
legitimate
b) involuntarily
c) responsible
d)
3/ Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in brackets.

a)
Citizens should be socially responsible enough to give up shopping

for counterfeit goods. (Its high time)
b)
Bad working conditions are related to fake goods business. Child
labor is related to fake goods business. (bothand)
c)
A lot of fake products look good. Many people purchase fake
products. (sothat)
d)
Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate
manufactures considerable loss in profits. ( due to)
4/ Choose the pairs that rhyme.
Lake- flag- find- fake- flame- handbag- name- kind.
5/ Fill in the blanks with words from the list below.
- detectors counterfeit bankers money The erosion of the boundaries between and genuine
currency was a day-to-day reality of everyone who handled . .
There was no better symbol of this than the ubiquitous counterfeit
. found on the desks and counters of merchants, ..and
storekeepers.
(05 points)
Either Topic 1:
A lawyer is talking to a fake goods businessman, write the conversation
using the following notes:
Fake product not real brand cheap cheating on customers - not bothered
showing off threaten business of real brands- business is businessunemployment- social problems- illegal- taxes- child labour- working
conditions- social responsibility.
Or Topic 2:
Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all industries,
from wallets and DVDs to drugs. How can this be done?
Child Labour
Part I: Reading
(14 pts)
A/Comprehension
(7pts)
Read the text carefully then do the
activities.
United Nations Global Compact
Advises:
Although children enjoy the same
human right as adults, their lack of
knowledge, experience and power
means that they also have distinct
rights by virtue of their age. These
right include protection from
economic exploitation and work that
may be dangerous to their health or
morals and that may hinder their
development Employers should not
use child labor in ways that are
socially unacceptable and that lead to
a child losing his or her educational
opportunities . Companies need to
address the issue sensitively.
A new report lunched today by
UNICEF UK estimated that one in
twelve of the words children (180
million young people below 18) are
involved in the worst forms of child
labor. 97% of these are in developing
countries. To eradicate the worst
forms of child exploitation, UNICEF is
calling for immediate action to tackle
the issue of child poverty. UNICEF
UKs Executive Director David Bull
explained, One way to put an end to
the exploitation of children is by
taking action to make poverty history
and ensuring a commitment to more
and better international aid One
billion children around the world are
still living in poverty and this an
unacceptable injustice By 2013,
still only half of Africas children will
forms of child labor was passed in

1999 and has been ratified at an
unprecedented pace, reaching 132
countries by the beginning of 2003.
the first countries to implement timebound programs include the
Dominican Republics, El Salvador,
Nepal, the Philippines and the United
Republics of Tanzania. In fact, the
program to eliminate child and forced
labor in West Africa cocoa
plantations is an example. In the
United States too, 55% of adult
consumers said they would pay more
for a product with a child labor-free
label. In addition to that, The U.S.
Customs Service prevents imports of
goods produced by bonded child
labor. Some governments in Asia and
Central America, including India,
Pakistan, Honduras, and Mexico, have
launched initiatives age, developing
programs to provide schooling and
enforcing child labor law. In 1997,
more than 50 sporting good brands,
including Adidas, Nike and Reebok
local manufactures (almost 100 by
mid-2002) and the Sialkot Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)
joined with several international
organizations to eliminate child labor
in Pakistans soccer industry.
On their part, child workers are
also acting to stop child labor. Groups
such as Child Workers in Asia, The
Concerned for Working Children
(CWC) and (Kids Can) Free the
Children have promoted the idea of
children as advocates for their rights
and the rights of other children. For
instance, CWC helped to create a
union, Bhima Sangha, of, by and for
working children in Karnataka, India.
According to expert, this unions of
13.000 working children has really
been a powerful advocate for the
complete primary school and one in

rights of working children
six will every month that passes
without faster increases in aid, we
drift further and further from
achieving the Millennium
Development Goals.
Adapted from: worldrevolution.org
Company attempts to eliminate child
2005 &
labor have increased greatly in the
Businessforsocialresponsibility.org
past decade. International Labor
2007
Organization (ILO) Convention 182
which addresses the worst
1/ The text is about (choose the most appropriate).
Child workers in developing countries.
UNICEFs program to stop child Labor.
The worlds positive response to UNICEFs call.
2/ Say if the following statements are true, false or not mentioned.
a- Children have made associations to stop child labor.
b- The richest countries in the world are already helping poor countries to
stop child labor.
c- UNICEF believes that all countries should be committed to fighting child
labor.
d- Most child workers live in the developed nations.
3/ In which paragraph does the writer mention.
a) the facts about governments measure to stop child labor?
b) the United Nations advice to businessmen?
c) the child workers attempts to solve their problems?
d) the UNICEFs call to save poor working children in the world?
4/ Read and complete the chart below
Place
West Africa
USA
India
Pakistan
Actions to stop child labor

.............................................................
..............
.............................................................
..............
.............................................................
..............
.............................................................
..............

a. Are children adults equal in rights according to the UNO? Justify your
answer.
b. Do child workers accept their situation? Explain.

B/TextExploration: (7pts)
1/ Find in the words closest in meaning to the following.
a)
Work =
b) products =
help =
c)
2/ Find in the words apposite in meaning to the following.

a)
Underdeveloped
b) best
encourage
c)
3/ Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

On February 6th 2007, SDC (host) a meeting of corruption specialists.
What sort of obstacles we (face)? What strategies we (should adopt)? These
(be) the main questions raised at the meeting. Participants (share) their
opinions and experiences.
4/ Give an advice for each of the following situations.
Child labor is a big obstacle to poor countries development.
Many factories employ young children to do hard work.
Child workers generally come from families where the parents cant
earn a living.
5/ Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
Children young poverty developing - this justice
6/ Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
Fill in the children living 1 poverty day to day, education . 2. Far
from a reality. Globally, an estimated 114 million 3 of primary school
age are not enrolled in school. . 4. become exposed to exploitation and
abuse and miss out on developing the knowledge and employable skills
could lift .5. and their own children out of the poverty cycle.
Part 2: Written
Expression
(6pts)
Topic One: Imagine you are Algerian child invited to attend UNICEFs world
meeting about child labor. Complete your interview with UNICEFs reporter.
Focus on Algerian child workers, social life, education, associations, national
development programs.
Reporter: Hello and welcome to UNICEFs world meeting to discuss the issue
of child labor.
.......................
: .................................................................................................................
Reporter: You are Algerians representative of children. Can you tell us about
Algerian child workers?
....................... : .................................................................................................
.................
Topics Two: As an African child, you are chosen by the UNICEF to tell the world
about childrens harsh life in most African countries. What would you say in
your speech?
The Bank Note

Part1.
Reading.
(15pts)
A. COMPREHENSION
(8pts)
My parents have a business and I help them out sometimes when I have
free time. One of the jobs I do for them is to go to the bank and deposit the
takings. One day about a month ago, when I went to the bank, I got more
than I bargained for. I went as usual, with the money. I filled out a deposit slip
and stood in the queue reading my book I always take a book with me as I
get bored while waiting in long queues. When my turn finally came, I handed
the cashier the money and the deposit slip. She began counting the money
when all of a sudden she stopped and started looking very carefully at one of
the banknotes. She gave me a very odd look and took a small electrical
device out of a drawer and passed it over the note. Then, she spoke to one of
her colleagues and I heard the word police and became a little worried. It
turned out that the note was counterfeit and I had a lot of talking to do to
prove my innocence.
From Practise Tests for the Revised FCE Examination 1 (MMPUBLICATIONS
1996)
1- Choose the answer that best completes each of the sentences below.
A. The writer is narrating his experience with
a) his job
b) his parents
c) a counterfeit banknote
B. The writer sometimes goes to the bank in order to
a) deposit his own takings.
b) deposit his parents takings
c) get a loan
C. The cashier stopped counting the money because

a) she found a counterfeit banknote
b) the telephone rang
c) she was mistaken
2-
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?

a- The writer helps his parents when he has nothing to do.
b- He helps them doing their job.
cThe cashier gave the writer an odd look because the note was
counterfeit.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text.
aWhat job did the author do for his parents? Why?
b- What did he use to do while waiting in the queues?
cWhy did the cashier call the police?
d- Was the writer innocent? Quote from the text to justify your
answer.
4- Choose a title to the text:
a) A Business Experience
b)A Shopping Experience
c)A Banking
Experience
B. TEXT EXPLORATION
(7pts)
1- Match words and their definitions.
1.
Deposit
a- Made to look exactly like the real thing to deceive
people.
2.
Cashier
b- To put money into a bank account.
3.
Counterfeit
c- Someone whose job is to receive and pay out
money in a bank.
1-
Combine the following statements with the words between brackets.

a.
The banknote was perfectly counterfeited. The cashier found
difficulty to detect it.
(sothat)
b. You are not arrested. You prove your innocence.
(provided that)
2-
Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1/ (a) I regret having lived in such a corrupt town.
(b) I wish...................
2/ (a) The banknote is counterfeited, the cashier said.
(b) The cashier said........................................................
3-
Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

deposit
One syllable
Two syllables
Three syllables banknote police prove
4. Fill in the blanks with words from the list.

high time should prosper solve
I think its our responsibility to ............... the problems of the workers.
We.................not be interested in the increase of productivity. Its .........we
worked hand in hand so that our business will continue to....................
Part Two: Written Expression
(5pts)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1:
You bought a genuine expensive pair of sport shoes. Later, you
discovered that it was a counterfeit product. You went to see the
shopkeeper and had a discussion with him/ her. Imagine the conversation.
Topic 2:
To make your classmates aware of fake products, write a notice showing
the bad effects of counterfeit products and try to advise them not to
buy this kind of products.
Children at Work
PART ONE: Reading
(15pts)
A)
Comprehension
(7 pts)
Read the text carefully and do the activities:
In many parts of the world, people do not hesitate to engage in activities
that do not comply with the basic patterns of ethics. The absence of legal
structure to control their business, together with the spread of poverty and
illiteracy in their land, encourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices.
This illegal means they handle in the context of total impunity enables
them to acquire vast fortune and hold immense influence over their
communities.
Not only in Asia and Africa, but also in south America, the widespread
usage of child labour by merciless employers, and the expanding trade in
drugs and narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples of
the barbarous features that take grip of human societies. Other misdeeds
practiced on a large scale involve the extending manufacture of all sorts of
forged and imitated goods without any respect to their inventors or the
regulations required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery and the embezzlement of public funds by
unscrupulous individuals take alarming proportions in many nations. At the
same time, the unauthorized sale of fire arms and the marketing of
suspicious medicaments, whose consumption is proved harmful to the sick,
have become intensive operations that are carried by international
organizations that no authority is able to check and penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the sources of the
state and impair the social condition of the inhabitants because of the tax
evasion they generate in every country. Worse than that, they enable their
authors to handle the clever strategy of laundering their billions of dollars
through lawful channels where no suspicion will be raised about crueltythrough which they have been amassed- and even the death of the
thousands of defenseless creatures they have caused.
(Adapted from the Daily Mail, March 9,
2005)
1. Write the letter which corresponds to the right answer.
The text is: a) expository
b) narrative
c) descriptive
2) Are the following statements true or false?
a. Corruption in business is a global phenomenon.
b.
Children's rights are violated by their employers.
c.
Some international organizations sell arms in a lawful way .
d.
Tax evasion helps states to increase their incomes.
3) In which paragraph are the negative effects of fraud and corruption
mentioned?
4) Answer the following questions according to the text.
a.
Find two causes of the spread of unethical behaviours in business.
b.
How do some international organizations contribute to corruption?
5) Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in
the text.
a.
Some marketed medicines may be dangerous to the patients
health .
b.
Many people get wealthy through illegal practices.
c.
Illegal practices in business affect states incomes.
d.
Imitated products do not comply with safety standards.
B)
Text exploration
(8pts)
1) Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following
a)
societies ( 1) b. work (2) c. rules (2)
d. damage (4)
2) Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root:
a) ethical
b) respect
c) able
d) harmful
3) Join each pair of sentences with one of the appropriate connector. Make
changes where necessary.
while - as - therefore - though
a. Their families are poor. Thousands of children have to work.

b. People are still buying imitated goods. They are of poor quality
4) Ask the questions which the underlined words answer.
a.
Famous companies employ children.
b. Money laundering is done through lawful channels.
5) Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final s
funds - parts patterns sources

/s/
/z/
/IZ/
6) Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
In many parts of the ., and mainly in developing countries, many
children . schools to find a job. These children are exploited. They
work in very . conditions. They spend the whole day .. and are
not well-fed. Finally they get some coins for their work!
PART TWO : Written Expression
(5pts)
Either topic 1
You are a newspaper reporter. When visiting a factory, some children
working there told you about their difficult working conditions .Write an
article on the sufferings of these children. Remember to develop the
following ideas:
- Very low wages
- Overworking (working too long and doing hard jobs)
-bad treatment
Or topic 2
What should be done to stop children from working?
Wroking Children
PART ONE:
Reading
A. Comprehension
(15PTS)
(7pts)
Working children lives are difficult not just because of their work.
Their families are poor or they have no families and no resources. Because
they have no education, they are condemned to be poor all their lives.
The British charity Save the Children says that it is important to
talk to child labourers to find solutions. Not all work is bad or dangerous. In
some cases, if children cant work, they or their families cant survive.
Boycotts of products made using child labour result in the children being
forced to do more dangerous work. Save the Children supports projects that
give young workers access to education and better working conditions.
For example, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, teenagers from

poor families receive some money to start businesses. They can buy products
to sell at the market and make some money. Because they are the bosses,
they can choose when to work and they have money to pay for school.
Embroiderers like Nancy can go to classes organized by Save the
Children. The charity also helps them get reasonable pay for their work.
Nancy says, Now we know that our products sell very well in Europe. Before,
I didnt know how much money I received. It was written down. I couldnt
read it. I used to think it was a good idea to ban products made by children.
But I live in the practical world, and Im very concerned about my family. For
large families, its very important for at least one or two children to work. If
we don work, our families wont survive.
Adapted from Easy Going,
summer 2003
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
receive
2.
Are the following statements true or false?

Working children have bad education.
The only reason why children work is that their families are poor.
Work is not always dangerous for children.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, all the families with teenagers
money.

a. Why is the boycott of products made by children not good for them?
b. Before Save the Childrens help, what wasnt Nancy able to do?
c. Nancy knows that the boycott is not a good thing to do. Explain her
awareness.
d. What happens if children do not work?
3. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) Their (1):
b) we (4):
4.
Which title is the most appropriate for the text?

a)
Teenagers and Poor Families
b)
Working Children
c)
Nancy, the Embroider
B.
Text
exploration
(8pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a) Kids: (1)
b) risky: (2)
2.
Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following.
a) problems# (2)
b) to allow# (4)
3.
Ask questions which the underlined words answer.
a.
Working childrens lives are difficult.
4.
Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives.

a.
difficult
b. poor
c. employ
5.
Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in

brackets.
a.
I believe we must stop exploiting children. (Its high time)
b.
The article on World Day Against Child Labour was interesting. I
read it many times. (so.that)
c.
Sam will work at a very early age. He needs money to help his
poor family. (as long as)
d.
The poor child suffered harsh working conditions. He escaped
from bondage. (consequently)
6.
Classify the following words according to the number of their

syllables.
Important - child - labour - education
1 syllable
7.
2 syllables
3 or more
syllables
Fill in the gaps with words from the list so that the text makes
sense.
like / several / indigenous / mother
An girl in Panama
I am 12 years old and my name is Kuna Yala. I am always sad
and alone. They call me Indian and tell me bad
words. Sometimes, when I cry a lot, they give me 50 cents to call
my who is in San Blas. I would to be
with her instead of working.

(5PTS)
Topic one: In some countries like China and India, many kids have to work to
help their poor parents.
Using the following notes, write a short essay on this problem.
causes
Consequences
Poor families /orphan children / Illiteracy / poverty / working at
jobless parents
an early age /
Failure at school /
Exploited to the extreme/
Topic two: You watched a documentary on child labour and how awful these
innocent children are exploited. How did you feel, and what would you do if
you had the power to denunciate and punish these cruel people.
Counterfeit Drugs
Part1 Reading (15 pts)
A/Comprehension (7pts)
A counterfeit drug or a counterfeit medicine is a medication which is
produced and sold with the intent to deceptively represent its origin or
effectiveness. The common street word for counterfeit drug is bead bag.
Such a product may not contain a sufficient amount of active ingredients or
contains entirely incorrect ones.
People who apply a counterfeit medication may experience a number of
dangerous consequence to their health, such as unexpected side effects,
allergic reactions or a worsening of their condition. Many counterfeits contain
inert substances which do not provide the patient any treatment benefits. On
the contrary, they may be hazardous.
It is estimated that upward of 10% of drugs worldwide are counterfeit,
and in some countries more than 50% of the drug supply is made up of
counterfeit drugs. Furthermore, the World Heath Organization estimates that
the annual earning of counterfeit drugs are over $32 billion.
There are several technologies to help combating this problem, such as
radio frequency identification which uses electronic devices to identify
pharmaceutical products. A new technique, Raman spectroscopy can be used
to discover counterfeit drugs while they are still in their packaging.
According to the latest researches, India stands as the first country in
fake drug manufacture. 75% of counterfeit medicines in the world have their
origins in India, followed by 07 % from Egypt and 06 % from China. In the
case if India, it is against the law to make drugs for domestic use, and it is
not against the law to make them for export.
Adapted from:
http://www.wikipediaco.uk/
1. Choose the answer (a, b, c) that best completes the statement .
The aim of the text is: ..
a) to give opinion
b) to discuss a point
c) to inform
2. Are the following statements true or false?

a) Counterfeit medicines are effective.
b) Substances in fake drugs can be dangerous.
c) Half of the counterfeit drugs come from India.
d) In India it is legal to make drugs for domestic use.
3. In which paragraph are the methods of combating counterfeit drugs
mentioned?
4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) How is counterfeit drug commonly called?
b) What are the effects of fake drugs on people who use them?
c) What technical methods are used to fight counterfeit medicine?
d) Does India export fake drugs?
5. Choose the suitable title for the text.
i) India and Counterfeit Drugs
j) Counterfeit Medicine
k) Medicine in the World
B/TextExploration( 8pts
)
1. Match each word with its definition.
1. side-effects a- tools or machines designed to perform a certain
task.
2. earning
b- undesirable secondary consequences produced by
something.
3. devices
c- money gained as a profit from employment or
investment
2. Add the right prefix to each of the following words to get their opposites.
a) active
b) legal
c) honest
d) agree
3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) Your medical condition (to improve) provided that you (not to take) fake
drugs anymore.
b) Its high time our government (to stop) importing counterfeit medicine.
4. Underline the silent letters in the following words.
a) honest
b) counterfeit
c) harmful
d) right
5. Fill in the blanks with 4 words from the list.

Bought make - drugs- for but - exported Internet
Many counterfeit sold in the Third World or on the ..
originate in India, However, The State Food And Drug Administration is not
responsible pharmaceutical Ingredients which are manufactured and
. By chemical companies. It works at the domestic level.
Part2. Written
Expression.
(5pts)
Write a composition of about 80 words on one of the following
topics.
Topic One.
A friend of yours uses counterfeits medication because it is cheaper.
She / He also thinks that it has no serious effects.
Write a dialogue in which you try to convince her / him that she / he is
wrong.
(You can use information and statistics from the text to persuade her /
him).
Topic Two.
An Indian pharmaceutical company wants to open business in Oran.
The company makes counterfeit medicine. Write a letter to the local
authorities to protest against this. Mention the dangers and the
consequences the company may cause.
PART ONE: READING
(14pts)
A /Comprehension:
(7pts)
Read the following text then do the activities.
White Collar Crimes
The illegal acts committed by middle or upper-class people in conjunction
with their ordinary occupational pursuits are called White-Collar Crime. The
term was first popularized in 1940 by the American criminologist Edwin
Sutherland in his classic paper White-Collar Criminality. Sutherland argued
that important sociological differences exist between conventional crimes
such as burglary and murder, which are defined without reference to the
social status or occupation of the criminal and white-collar crimes such as
fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, misuse of public funds, and abuse of
political power. In general, the latter are committed by people of relatively
high social status, and are treated by the authorities more leniently than are
conventional crimes
Historically, the chief sanctions against white-collar criminals have been
loss of position and public trust, loss of professional licence, and the levying
of fines. Jail sentences were rarely imposed. This leniency in prosecution
stemmed partly from the perception that a high-status individual implicated
in criminal activity was sufficiently punished by the presumed loss of social
esteem or occupational prospects; and partly from the fact that most whitecollar crimes are victimless offences. Only recently has this attitude begun to
change.
White-collar crime has become an increasing problem in the latter part of

the 20th century. Authorities in the United States, in particular, are dealing
with such crimes more severely because of the growing feeling that an effort
must be made to establish equality before the law for all citizens without
regard to money, power, or social status.
Adapted from: English step by step 3AS
1.
Match the following ideas with their corresponding paragraphs.

Titles
1. Different sorts of sanctions against
White-collar criminals.
2. Definition and aspects of White-Collar
Crime.
3. White -Collar Crime has increased
sharply.
Paragraphs
1
2
3

a)
b)
c)
4.
What is meant by White-Collar Crime?

Who popularized this term?
Why do authorities in the USA deal with White-Collar Crimes more
severely?
Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

their (1)
which (1)
B/ Text Exploration
(7pts)
1.
Match words with their corresponding definitions.

WORDS
DEFINITIONS
a. Crime of breaking into a house to steal.
1.Burglary
b. imposing sums of money as a penalty for
2.Embezzlem breaking a law or rule
ent
c. use of money placed in ones care in a wrong
3.levying fines way for ones own benefit
2. Which nouns can be derived from the following verbs?
VERBS
NOUNS
1. Succeed 1. .
2. Speak
2. .
3. Begin
3.......
3. Complete sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a.
a)
b)
The government encourages whistle-blowing.

Whistle blowing .
a)
The company executive is writing an audit.
b) An audit ..
a)
The president declared, We will do everything in our power to fight

fraud and corruption.
b)
The president declared that
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

honour answer - authority crime
One syllable
Two syllables
Three or more
syllables

The global anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI)
has reported corruption is increasing . the world. A TI press
release reports there is serious corruption in of the worlds
countries. TIs yearly survey questions business people and public officials
to find how corrupt a country is. Bangladesh and Chad finished
bottom as the most corrupt countries, while Iceland finished top. Finland
and New Zealand were the second and third cleanest nations. Corruption is
declining in Turkey and Nigeria, but .. in Russia and Canada.
PART TWO: Written Expression (06pts)
Either
Topic one: complete the following dialogue.
A: .?
B: Oh yes, there are a great many cases of white-collar crimes in
Algeria.
A: .?
B: Bribery is an example of that
A: .?
B: Bribery is the illegal payment made to a person in order to persuade
her/him to do you a favour.
A: .?
B: Yes, of course. It is a practice which is forbidden by law.
A: .?
B: We can fight bribery by teaching children early on about ethics and

morality.
Or
Topic two: Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
The role of whistle-blowing has become important in todays society.
Do you think it is important to denounce illegal practices? How do you
think this can make a change in the society?
Unethical Activities
Part One: Reading
(15
pts)
A) Comprehension
(8pts)
In many parts of the world people do not hesitate to engage in
unethical activities. This is due mainly to the absence of legal structures to
control their business, the spread of illiteracy and poverty. The illegal means
used by these people enable them to acquire vast hold immense influence
over their communities.
In Asia and in Africa but also in South America the widespread usage of
child labour merciless employers and the expanding trade in drugs and
narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples of the unlawful
practices. Other misdeeds practiced at a large scale is the obligation made to
girls and women to perform immoral acts in return for low earnings and the
counterfeit of many products without any respect to their inventors or the
regulations required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery the embezzlement of public fund by
unscrupulous individuals take alarming proportions in many nations. At the
same time the unauthorized sale of fire arms the marketing of suspicious
medicaments which proved to be harmful for the sick are carried out by
international organizations that no power is able to check and penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the resources of
the state and impair the social condition of the inhabitants.
1) Say true false or not mentioned according to the text.
a) People become rich and powerful illegal actions.
b) Some suspicious medicines are not risky to the sick.
c) Businesses should pay their taxes to the state.
d) Law is totally absent to check and punish the wrong-doers.
2) Answer the following questions according to the text.

1) What make people engage in unethical practices ?
2) List there illegal practices used in Asia, Africa and South America.
3) What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) Their (1)
b) their (2)
c) which (3)
4) Choose the general idea that best summarizes the text.
a) The use of moral values in modern societies.
b) Transgressing law and ethics
c) The widespread of child labour
B) Text
Exploration
(7pts)
1) Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) The copying or the imitation of something in order to deceive (2)
b) The illegal payment made to a person in order to do you a favour or
service (3)
2) Divide the following words into roots and affixes.
corruption - illegal - morality
3) Complete the second sentence so as it mean the same the first one.
a) Women are performing illegal acts.
b) Illegal.............................................................................
a) Honest people dont take bribery. he says.
b) He says that..................................................................
4) Underline the stressed syllable in each word.
Obligation Narcotics educational - penalize.
5) Reorder the following words into a coherent sentence.
punished/ persons/ It is/ the government/ high/ the corrupt/ time
Part Two: written expression
(5pts)
Topic one: Respond to the text by writing a public draft giving your opinion
about the people who break and transgress the law or ethical practices.
Suggest possible measures to be taken against them.
Topic two: Your are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics
in business, but he/she seems to disagree with you. Try to convince him/her
with arguments. Write the dialogue.
LE
Part 1. Reading
(14pts)
Read the following text carefully then do the activities.
a) Comprehension
( 7pt
s)
Anti-Corruption Education
Education is central in preventing corruption. Even clear laws and
regulations and well-designed institutions will not be able to prevent
corruption, unless citizens actively demand accountability from government
and institutions.
The attitudes and expectations of citizens are crucial in building a
responsive public administration. Therefore fostering attitudes that do not
tolerate corruption is at the core of Transparency Internationals (TIs) work.
Ethics education for young people can help break the cycle of corruption, as
todays youth will be potential leaders of tomorrow.
However, anti-corruption education does not work in isolation. The
environment in which children grow up plays a decisive role in shaping their
attitudes. Ethics education must be part of a broader effort to improve
governance and reduce corruption. Within this framework, children must
have an appropriate and conducive learning environment that values
integrity.
Thus, in order to be credible, anti-corruption teaching must relate to the
daily lives of the students and address real life dilemmas, conflicts if
interests and corruption cases. Several civil society organisations around the
world have played an important role in making anti-corruption education a
reality. Though they have approached the topic from different angles,
including moral or value education, human rights and civic education, they all
have set up a common goal, strengthening young peoples attitudes and
demand for accountability, and ultimately, to build trust in government and
the public sector.
1.
Are the following statements true, false or not mentioned?

a)
The citizens role is very important to stop corruption.
b)
TIs work is becoming more difficult.
c)
Anti-corruption education depends on the environment.
d)
Anti-corruption education concerns more the adults.
2.

a)
What are the conditions that help the anti-corruption education
to succeed?
b)
According to you, whats anti-corruption education?
3.
What does the first sentence of paragraph 4 express? Replace Thus

by another word.
4.
What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) their ( 3)
b) the topic (4)
b) Text
exploration
( 7 pts)
1.
Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following
a) most important (1)
b) stop (2)
2. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following
a) augment (3)
b) dream (4)
3. Which nouns can be derived from these words?
a) employ
- b) free
- c) reduce
d) legal
4. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) He wont have any problems with his boss as long as his work (to do)
correctly.
b) I wish I (to accept) his bribe. ( but I take the bribe)
c) Corruption (must/fight) by every citizen.
5.
Combine these pairs of sentences using the given connectors.

a)
He was put in prison. He was caught embezzling his employees.
( because of)
b)
People trust her a lot. She is an honest woman. ( such )
c)
You dont like to have problems. You refuse to buy a counterfeit
product. ( youd better )
6.
Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their

final S.
a)
b) citizens
c) ethics
d)
chances
cases
/S/
7.
/Z/
/ IZ /
Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.

Piracy is an .. practice. It is not only .. to
imitate other peoples property but also .. and illegal to
do so. I .. with people . approve counterfeiting.
It is neither beneficial for the nor for the economy of a
country.
Part 2. Written
Expression:
s)
Topic 1.
(6pt
You are a president of a youth association. You are giving a speech to

children explaining how to have ethical behaviour. Imagine your speech.
The following words might help you:
Wrong - right - honest - loyal - trusty - faithful - doing legal things advice - helpful - responsible - devoted - dedicated .
Topic 2.
You bought a genuine expensive pair of sport shoes NIKE . Later, you
discovered that it was a counterfeit product. You went to see the
shopkeeper and had a discussion with him / her
Imagine the conversation.
Philo-Lettres
PART ONE: Reading
(15 pts)
A. Comprehension
(7 pts)
Ethics is a short, two-syllable word of six letters that affects every
segment of our lives. Ethics is a moral code involving a clear understanding
of right and wrong. Another word for ethics is values. When people talk
about ethics, they may be focused on one specific area, such as business,
medical, political, environmental, religious, or personal ethics. Here, we are
going to focus on another important area of ethics :
If you have good computer ethics, you won't try to harass or hurt people
with your computer, and you won't commit crimes such as information theft
or virus creation. The problem that often arises when some of us on a
computer is that we don't see the harm in snooping in another person's
private information or trying to figure out their passwords. It seems smart to
copy and paste information into a school report and pretend that we wrote
it .It was probably public property -which most of it isn't, that would be the
crimes committed with hacking or gaming scams don't seem harmful
because the victims lack faces. Flaming (aiming abusive, insulting messages
at another person online) seems risk-free since we are anonymous. Indulging
in obscenities and other offensive behavior online feels empowering simply
because no one knows who we really are. No one is going to come knocking
on the door and demand a physical confrontation. However, every one of
those activities is a violation of computer ethics.
The Computer Ethics Institute, a nonprofit research and education
organization in Washington, published a code of ethics in 1998 for computer
users.

Ethics is a short, two-syllable word of six letters that affects every
segment of our life. Ethics is a moral code involving a clear understanding of
right and wrong. Another word for ethics is values. When people talk about
ethics, they may focus on one specific area, such as business, medical,
political, environmental, religious, or personal ethics. Here, we are going to
focus on another important area of ethics :
If you have good computer ethics, you will not try to harass or hurt
people with your computer, and you will not commit crimes such as
information theft or virus creation. The problem that often arises when some
of us work on a computer is that we don't see the harm in snooping in
another person's private information or trying to figure out password. It
seems smart to copy and paste information into a school report and pretend
that we wrote it .It was probably public property -which most of it isn't, that
would be the crimes committed with hacking or gaming scams that don't
seem harmful because the victims lack faces. Flaming (aiming abusive,
insulting messages at another person online) seems risk-free since we are
anonymous. Indulging in obscenities and other offensive behavior online
feels empowering simply because no one knows who we really are. No one is
going to come knocking on the door and demand a physical confrontation.
However, each one of those activities is a violation of computer ethics.
The Computer Ethics Institute, a nonprofit research and education
organization in Washington, published a code of ethics in 1998 for computer
users.
1- Are the following statements true or false?
a-Ethics is a short term that is against our values.
b- You will commit crimes such as information theft or virus creation unless
you have good computer ethics.
c- There is no risk in insulting message at another person on line because this
is anonymous
2-Answer the following questions according to the text.

a-What is ethics?
b-What synonyms can you give to the word ethics?
c- Why does it seem risk free to commit a crime or insult people through the
computer?
3- In which paragraphs are the following ideas mentioned?

aDefinition of ethics.
bViolation of computer ethics
4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text ?
Another (1)
- that(2)
- which (2)
5- Give a title to the text.
B. Text exploration
(8 pts)
1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following
-Particular (1)
-appear (2)
2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following
-Vague (1 )
- public (2)
3- Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives?
Possible , local , hospitable.
4-Complete the sentences below expressing a wish.
a-I caught cold
b-I wish ...................................
a-She doesnt feel well
b-She wishes ...................................
5-Link each of the following sentences using the appropriate connector.
a-She didnt wear her coat / she caught cold.
b-He arrived late to the station /He missed the train
6-Fill in the blanks with words from the list below
unethical, site , interest , illegal .
Many people find it .....1...... to infringe some copyright through
the..........2...... . They put the copyright theft in pirate .........3....... in order to
swap them with other internet users . so ,it is something ........4........ and
harmful.
7- Underline the stressed syllable in each of the following words.
scientific , italics , musical.
pts)
Topic 1.
Our country is witnessing unethical behaviours in different fields.
If you are elected head of the nation, what measures will you take in
order to eradicate this kind of behaviours?
The following ideas may help you:
-Punish dishonest people (corrupted).
-appoint honest civil servants
-Pass strict laws
-Fight tax evasion.
Topic 2.
To make your classmates aware of fake products, write a notice showing

the bad effects of counterfeit products and try to advise them not to buy
this kind of products.
Science/GE
PART 1: READING
(15 points)
A.
COMPREHENSION
(08pts)
The global anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI)
has reported corruption is increasing around the world. A TI press release
reports there is serious corruption in most of the worlds countries. TIs yearly
survey questions businesspeople and public officials to find out how corrupt a
country is. Bangladesh and Chad finished bottom as the most corrupt
countries, while Iceland finished top. Finland and New Zealand were the
second and third cleanest nations. Corruption is declining in Turkey and
Nigeria, but increasing in Russia and Canada.
TI chairman Peter Eigen said: Corruption is a major cause of poverty as
well as a barrier to [reducing] it. He also said corruption and poverty lock
people in a cycle of misery. Mr. Eigen warned corruption must be reduced
to free people from poverty. David Nussbaum, TIs chief executive, stated:
Corruption isnt a natural disaster: it is the coldtheft of opportunity from
the men, women and children who are least able to protect themselves. He
also said leaders needed to keep their promises to help poor people. The
world has made a target to halve extreme poverty by 2015.
.1) Are the following statements true or false?
a) Corruption isnt decreasing around the world.
b) New Zealand is one of the most corrupt countries.
c) Poverty is increasing because of corruption.
d) Corruption is man-made.
2) Answer the following questions according to the reading passage.
a) What is the role of Transparency International?
b) Why does TIs yearly survey questions businesspeople and public
officials?
c) Which country is the most corrupt?
d) How can we free people from poverty?
3) The text is about: (Choose the general idea of the text)
a) Transparency International
b) corruption
c) the widespread of corruption in many countries
4) The text is: (choose the right type)

A) a newspaper article.
statement.
B) an annual report.
C) a public
B. TEXT
EXPLORATION
(07pts)
1) Find in the text:
a) an opposite to: increasing (1)
b) a word which means: main (2)
c) a word whose definition is: lack of integrity or honesty (1)
2) Which adjective can we derived from each of the following nouns?
Nouns
Adjectives
Transparency
Corruption
Poverty
Misery
3) Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1. a) The painting was so perfectly imitated that nobody knew it was
copied.
b) It was such
2. a) I think more organizations should join TI to fight corruption.
b) Its high time.
3. a) I regret having accepted the bribe.
b) I wish.
4) Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
a) corruption.
b) fraud.
c) Transparency.
d) survey.
5) Fill in the gaps with words from the list below.
counterfeiters medicine die - fake.
The U.N warns that many people will (1) as a result of taking the
(2) drug. The (3)very cleverly copy the details on the packaging and
labelling of the (4) and ensure that all tablets and pills look identical to
the real thing.
PART 2:
WRITING
( 5 points)
Topic one:
You are a journalist interviewing a member of Transparency International,
write the interview using the following points:
the causes of increase in corruption around the world
the measure that TI has taken to reduce or eradicate corruption
the countries where TI has got results
plans in the future
Topic two:
Next December, there will be an anti-corruption summit in Strasbourg
organized by a Group of States against corruption, what would you suggest if
you had the opportunity to attend the summit?
Write a paragraph about your suggestions.
LE
Part one:
Reading
(14pts)
A. Comprehension
(07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities
October 3rd is childrens day. At the United Nations in New York City,
children from many countries will meet to celebrate this special occasion. On
that day, 75 to 150 million children between the ages of eight and fifteen will
get up to do adults jobs, to the determinant of their health and education.
Most, but not all, of these children live in Third World Countries. Some of
these children find themselves responsible to help their parents with their
agricultural work: some work as servants in the home of rich people; others
are employed in factories where they are often exposed to dangerous
machinery and chemicals. Statistics show that many of these children work
more than 12hours a day.
Factory directors like to employ children because they can pay them
less than adults; and very few children know enough about their legal rights
to ask for better pay and working conditions. The parents of working children
rarely protest, they need the childs salary to survive. The problem of child
labour is much more serious in the third world, but it also exist in Europe and
the United States, where many children have part-time jobs to help their
families or just to have some pocket money . Paradoxically, in countries

where adults dont have jobs, a lot of children work.
Is there a solution to the international crime against todays children and
future generation? It is clear that the exploitation of children from very poor
families is easy and that it will continue. And because these children are
more vulnerable and often less capable of defending themselves; they need
special legal protection and assistance from international organisations.
1-In which paragraph is it mentioned that the writer wonders if we can put
an end to the problem of child labour?
abcde-
Do children celebrate their day in winter?

Are children of more than 15 concerned by the childs day?
What kind of jobs do children do?
Why do people prefer to employ children?
Is the writer for or against child labour? Justify your answer.
3- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

aTheir (1)
b- it (2)
c- it (3)
4-Give a suitable title to the text.

B. Text Exploration
(07pts)
1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
aSeldom (2)
b- grave (2)
c- help (3)
2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following.
aSafe (1)
b- hate (2)
c- adults (3)
3- Rewrite the sentences using the prompts given in brackets.
A-
Government should find a solution to fight the spread of child

labour. (its high time)
B- Children dont have a special legal protection organisation. ( they
wish)
C- Factory directors didnt give the employed child a good salary. ( I
wish)
D- Parents are poor, so their children work more than 12 hours a day.
( so / that)
E- Children work rather than giving importance to their health and
education. (had better)
4- Form opposites by adding the appropriate a prefix to each of the

following words.
Legal
Like...
responsible.
clear.
5- Put a stress mark on the appropriate syllable.

Chemical - statistics - economy
Part two: Written expression
(06pts)
Topic 1.
Suppose you were elected Head of State; write a short public statement
saying what you would do to fight child labour.
The following notes might help you: to punish both parents and employers
to teach children more about their rights organize after school activities to
put companies under control to engage many social audits - to encourage
people to report any fact of child labour to increase campaigns against child
labour.
Topic 2.
Suppose you are a journalist, you met a child working in a factory of shoes
more than 12 hours a day. Make a conversation with him.
Science
Part 1 Reading
(15pts)
A. Comprehension
(8 pts)
Ethics in business is the set of moral values that the professionals of

any field are expected to respect when they deal either with each other or
with the public .In business , ethics represents the attitudes that individuals
and firms should comply with in the actions they perform and the decisions
they take at every level of their realisations. Such a philosophy does not exist
every where because it needs the existence of important conditions to apply
it.
In societies where both political and cultural conditions exist for
making every one obey this practice , the main principles that those engaged
in the economic branches should follow involve a good number of the
qualities that have always served as the basis for civilisation. Among them
we find the obligation to be honest and lawful in ones activities. It is also

essential to act in conformity with the spirit of fair competition which imposes
the acceptance of new comers in ones sphere and forbids the recourse to
the use of monopolisation not only in the spheres of manufacturing and
selling goods but also as regards the services which are provided to the
community.
Next to these aspects , ethics requires from various members and
groups of economic sectors the payment of ones taxes to the state and the
necessity to treat ones employees with fairness either in the question of
salaries or in matters related to the various social benefits they have the
right to such as insurance policies , retirement pensions and the protection
from professional accidents.
To sum up , the moral values in modern societies necessitate from
businessmen and companies alike a strict observance of the different
precepts on which the efficiency and the prosperity of the whole community
depends.
1-Choose the letter (a, b, c, ) which best completes each sentence.
- Ethics oblige businessmen to be .
a)- unlawful
b)-dishonest
c)- fair
-Fair competition businessmen from using monopolisation.
a)- prevents
b)- helps
c)- facilitates
- Ethics help employees to obtain all their
a)- duties
b)- rights
c)- taxes
- The use of the moral values goes with the efficiency and the of
the whole community.
a)- progress
b)- decline
c)- economy
2-In which paragraph are the rights of the workers mentioned?
3- Reorder the following statements according to the text.
a- Businessmen and companies have to take into consideration the
development of the whole society.
b- Individuals and companies ought to respect the moral values in
business.
c- Fair competition kills the spirit of monopolisation.
d- Moral values in business are very important among the individuals
themselves and with the public.
4- Choose the right title.
a- Ethics in Business
b- Competition and Monopolisation in Business
c- The Rights of Workers in Business
B- Text Exploration
(07pts)
1-
Find in the text words whose definitions follow.

aA set of principles of right conduct (1)
bConsistent with rules, logic, or ethics (2)
cRegular sum of money an employee receives from an employer.
(3)
dEnterprises that engage in business (4)
2-
Give the opposite of the words keeping the same root.

obey - fair - efficiency respect
2-Rephrase the sentences using the prompts given.

a- Individuals should comply with the actions they perform ( its high time )
b- Such a philosophy doesnt exist everywhere
( they wish )
c- Businessmen and companies didnt give their employees their rights ( I
wish)
d- John is a sincere businessman ,so the bank will lend you money ( so / that
)
3- Classify the words according the pronunciation of their final -ed.
expected
- engaged - served - taxed
4- Fill in the gaps with one word so that the text makes sense .
Very often, the businessmen and companies of poor nations .
enormous difficulties to engage in the sphere of economy whether at the
local . the international level. The world, in which . set foot, is
dominated .. an environment the laws of which surpass greatly their
capacities and their experiences.
Part 2 : Written Expression
(05 pts )
Topic 1.
Suppose you are working in a company where the moral values are not
respected. Write a letter to the minister in which you describe the situation
using the following notes ( child labour , false accounting , no safety
measures , unhealthy conditions , bad pay..).
Topic 2.
Suppose you are a successful businessman. Your friend is interested in the

job of businessman. Imagine the conversation you had with him / her. Which
moral values would you give him / her to succeed in his / her business?
Education
EDUCATION
Education
Part one: Reading (15pts)
A. Comprehension (7pts)
I think that the primary goal of life is to find happiness, which means to find
interest. Education should be a preparation for life. Our culture has not been
very successful. Our education, politics and economics lead to war. Our
medicines have not done away with diseases. Our religion has not abolished
corruption and theft. The advances of the age are advances toward robotism,
toward radio and television and toward electronics and jet planes. There is a
menace of new world wars because the worlds social conscience is still
primitive.
If we feel like questioning today, we can pose a few questions. Why does
man seem to have many more diseases than animals have? Why does man
hit and kill in wars? Why does cancer increase? Why does man think but not
feel? Why are there so many suicides? Why is there racial discrimination?
Why, a thousand whys about our vaunted state of technological progress?
I ask these questions because I am a teacher, the one who deals with the
young. I ask these questions because those so often asked by teachers are
the unimportant ones, the ones about school subjects. I ask what good can
come out of discussions about American or ancient history. These subjects do
not matter a lot compared to the larger question of lifes natural
accomplishment, of mans inner happiness.
When I lecture students at teacher training universities, I am often shocked
at the childishness of these youths full of useless knowledge. They know a lot
in history, literature and sciences, but in their view of life many of them are
still children because they have been taught to know, but have not been
permitted to feel. These students are friendly, pleasant, but something is
missing in them which is the emotional factor, the power to subordinate
thinking to feel. Their textbooks do not deal with human character, or with
love, or with freedom, or with self determination. This is how our system
works. Its target is book learning, that is to say, separating the head from the
heart.
Source unknown
a. The writer is a psychologist.

b. The writer relates happiness to interest.
c. The writer regards youths knowledge as useful.
d. The writer is against the actual educational system.
a. Is the writer satisfied with educational achievements? Justify your answer.
b. What does the writer mean by Education should be a preparation for life?
c. How does the educational system work according to the writer?
3. What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a. Which (1)
b. those (3)
c. its (4)
4. Which title is the most appropriate to the text?

a. Book Learning
b. A Thousand Whys
c. Happiness or Interest?
B. Text
exploration
(8pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a. instruction (1)
b. memorizing (4)
2. Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following.
a. lose# (1)
b. ignorance# (4)
3. Complete the sentences with one of the following quantifiers.

some, a little, a great deal of, many, plenty of, few
a. Students generally make effort before exams.
b. .students will certainly succeed this year.
4. Fill in the table with the missing words.
verb
noun
education
adjective
successful
5. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

A) a. I wont start my research unless I find books in the library.
b. If
B) a. I regret you didnt come. The prize-giving ceremony was a success.
b. I wish..
6. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final s.

universities - teachers - students - sciences
/ s/
/ z/
/ iz/

The information age is invading our (1).. with technological tools,
which sometimes prevents us (2). doing things we used to do.
However, technology (3).. never replace the pleasure and the
happiness I feel when I read a book. It is a hobby (4).. is worth
preserving, isnt it?
Part two: written
expression
(5pts)
Either
Topic one: Write an e-mail to a pen pal telling him/her about the Algerian
secondary schooling and your studies. Use the following hints.
Short greeting and introduction of the e-mail topic
Tell about Algerian schooling in general
Difference from primary to middle schooling
Subjects studied in high schools
Baccalaureate exam (how and when it takes place, how long it lasts, tested
subjects)
Short conclusion and salutation
Or
Topic two: Education should be a preparation for life. Do you agree with the
writer?
Write a short paragraph illustrating your opinion. Say if you are satisfied
with the kind of education you are receiving. If not, what are the reforms you
can bring to make it better?
Anti-Corruption Education
Part1: Reading
(14points)
Comprehension
points)
(7
Anti-corruption education is a vital component of any anti-corruption

strategy. Informed citizens are probably more effective in preventing corrupt
and unethical behaviour of public servants than the most sophisticated codes
of conduct, laws and regulations. Anti-corruption laws and institutions need
people who do not tolerate corruption and who actively act against it:
Without reports of corruption, corrupt acts cannot be sanctioned, ombudsmen
cannot follow up on complaints, and the judiciary cannot prosecute.
The goal of anti-corruption education is to build demand for accountability.
Anti-corruption education promotes values, attitudes and expectations that
condemn corruption, and skills to resist it. Anti-corruption education develops
people's understanding of their rights and responsibilities for preserving the
public good. It highlights the damage done by minor acts of corruption: The
traffic officer who lets a drunk driver go in exchange for a small bribe, the
nurse who denies patients treatment if they are unable to pay 'an additional
fee', the customs officer who extorts payments from small traders and
enterprise: These acts potentially kill, ruin small enterprises, and deprive
people of their human rights to health, education and security.
Anti-corruption education impacts at two levels: First, it aims at
strengthening individuals in their ethical decision-making. Value conflicts and
ethical dilemmas frequently arise in the daily lives of people, for example
when family values, such as loyalty, clash with work ethics, such as
impartiality. Ethics education should provide the skill to identify such
conflicts, and instill the motivation for solving them in the best interest.
Second, it aims at building a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption, through
strengthening public awareness and participation in political life, and through
mobilizing the public to stand up against corruption.
Anti-corruption education is not an agenda on its own, but should be
regarded as part of broader approaches to ethics and citizenship. The latter,
aims at strengthening democratic processes and participation in politics, and
promotes values such as representation, solidarity, participation,
responsibility and pluralism.
So as young people constitute a countrys future political and economic
leaders, their education should be an important component of anti-corruption
strategies. Anti-corruption education should be integrated in school subjects
such as civics or citizenship education, but also history, politics, religion, life
skills, peace education, economics or ethics.
When teaching anti-corruption, educationalists should deal with themes
that are particularly interesting to youth, for example by linking ethics with
sports. On the other hand, they have to focus more on practice rather than
theory. Successful methods include students' surveys and polls, role plays to
facilitate the understanding of differing interests and to promote the ability
for conflict resolution, public debates, and attending parliamentary sessions
or visiting public institutions to understand how democracy works. School

practice also is itself an important vehicle for transmitting values. The
context in which integrity and ethics are taught needs to be free of repression
and fear.
From Transparency International, Thematic Issues
1.
Are the following statements true or false? Quote from the text to
justify your answers.
a)
Anti-corruption laws get better results than educated citizens.
b)
Educated people have the necessary skills to get easily corrupted.
c)
Depriving ones right to health could be caused by a corrupt nurse.
d)
The writer suggests more practical methods to teaching anticorruption education.
2.

a)
In what sense can educated citizens resist corruption?
b)
In which paragraph are some unethical professional behaviours
mentioned?
c)
List the school practical anti-corruption methods suggested by the
writer.
d)
What makes you like or dislike the lesson about ethics you have
had with your teacher of English?
3.

a) These acts potentially b) them in the best interest
c)The latter, aims
d) they have to focus
4.
A. Text Exploration
(7points)
1.
Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the

following.
a.
2.
immoral (1)
constituent (5)
b. prospects (2)
c) unity (4)
d)
Find in the text words or phrases opposite in meaning to the

following.
a.
request (2)
b. weakening (3)
d) dictatorship (6)
3.
c) unconsciousness (3)

Verb
Noun
Adjective
Example: to act
to
tolerate
action
active
..
democratic
..
4.
Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence
(a).
1. a) Nurses deny patients treatments if they are unable to pay an
additional fee.
b) If patients were able to pay an additional fee,
.
2. a) I hope to live in a corruption-free society, someday.
b) I wish . .
3. a) The government is taking strict measures to fight corruption.
b) Strict measures .
5.
6.
Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.

Corruption in education is particularly damaging because it endangers
a country's social, economic and political future. It is .. detrimental
than corruption in other sectors because of its long-term effects. Its
are particularly harsh for the poor who, without access to
education or with no alternative but low-quality education, have little
chance to escape a life of .. . Corruption is incompatible with one
of the major aims of education: producing citizens that .. the law
and human rights.
Classify the following words according to the number of
their syllables.
citizens - ethical - fraud - culture
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Part2. Written Expression.
(6points)

Either topic1. Using the guidelines and questions below, write a
composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
Transparency International has announced that corruption is on rise
around the world in both rich and poor countries.
1.
Define corruption and show its spread in the world
2.
What kind of corruption is our country suffering from?
3.
How serious is it? Show its impacts. How does it affect the
society?
4.
5.
What can be done to stamp it out?

How could you participate in anti-corruption campaigns? ..
Or topic 2.
Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
As you cannot put up with some people unethical behaviours,
you decide to react. You write a letter to the leader of your country or
the mayor of your city, and you tell him / her about your concerns
and worries. As a good citizen, you give him / her some suggestions
to fight corruption and improve peoples life.
Education in Ancient Greece
Part1: Reading
A. Comprehension
points)
(14points)
(7

Both education and daily life were very different in Sparta, than in Athens
or in the other ancient Greek city-states. With the exception of the Athenians
(who thought Athens was the best!), Greeks from other city-states had a
grudging admiration for the Spartans. They wouldn't want to be Spartans, but
in times of war, they most certainly wanted Sparta to be on their side. The
Spartans were tough, and the ancient Greeks admired strength.
In ancient Athens, the purpose of education was to produce citizens trained
in the arts, to prepare citizens for both peace and war. Girls were not
educated at school, but many learned to read and write at home, in the
comfort of their courtyard. Other than requiring two years of military training
that began at age 18, the state left parents to educate their sons as they saw
fit. The schools were private, but the tuition was low enough so that even the
poorest citizens could afford to send their children for at least a few years.
Until age 6 or 7, boys were taught at home by their mother or by a male
slave. Later, in the fourth century B.C. in some cities public schools were
open that were available to poor.
However, the goal of education in Sparta, an authoritarian, military citystate, was to produce soldier-citizens. In ancient Sparta, the purpose of
education was to produce a well-drilled, well-disciplined marching army.
Spartans believed in a life of discipline, self-denial, and simplicity. They were
very loyal to the state of Sparta. Every Spartan, male or female, was required
to have a perfect body. When babies were born in ancient Sparta, Spartan
soldiers would come by the house and check the baby. If the baby did not
appear healthy and strong, the infant was taken away, and left to die on a
hillside, or taken away to be trained as a slave (a helot). Babies who passed
this examination were assigned membership in a brotherhood or sisterhood,
usually the same one to which their father or mother belonged.
On the other hand, the Spartans believed that their women should be
educated and capable of defending themselves. This was deemed necessary
so they could defend not only themselves but their husband's property during
his absence. Women enjoyed much freedom and could move around as they
wished, because their husbands did not live at home with them. Spartan
women are frequently pictured as warriors. The goddess Artemis was often
considered as a Patron goddess and worrier in Sparta.
By comparison, the women of Athens city-state encountered a very
different type of education to that of the Spartan women. Before education
Athenian women were subjected to a lifetime of enthusiastically obeying the
wishes and orders of others. Even their counterpart Spartan sisters were
better fed during this time. Athenians were taught all the domestic skills they
needed to run the home, along with weaving and spinning. They were not
taught to read and write and were not allowed to conduct business
transactions or own property.
Priscilla Babiolakis
1.

a.
The Athenians as the other Greeks admired the
Spartans.
b.
The Spartan education aimed at developing discipline, courage
and strength in their future soldier-citizens.
c.
Athenian women were taught special skills to defend
themselves.
d.
Athenians share the same beliefs with the Spartans.

a)
Why was a Spartan infant taken away and left to die on a hillside?
b)
Which of the women education do you like best, the Athenians or
the Spartans? why?
3. Match each of the following ideas with the corresponding paragraph.

a)
The goal of education in ancient Athens
b)
Education of the Spartan women
c)
Differences in life style in ancient Greek city-states
d)
Education of the Athenian women
e)
The goal of education in ancient Sparta
Paragrap 1
2
3
4
5
hs
Ideas
4. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a)
5.
They wouldn't want

their counterpart
b) but their husbands property
Give the general idea of the text.
c)
B. Text Exploration
(8points)
1.
Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the

following.
a.
high regard (1)
b. pay for (2)
c) faithful
(3)
2.

following.
a. similar (2)
b. the wealthiest (2)
c) to attack
(4)
3.
Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
educated - loyal -- untruthful - discouraging
4.
Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets

At the age of seven, Spartan boys ( to be / take ) from their homes and
sent for military training. They were placed in communal barracks and (to
undergo) harsh training. Education went as far as learning to count
soldiers, read war sagas and recite war poetry. The average Spartan
probably (can / not / read) or write anything unrelated to combat.
Subjects like literature and the arts were considered inappropriate for the
Spartan soldier-citizen. Music and dance were only included because it
( to be / believe) they served military needs.
5.
Rewrite the following sentences to get a coherent paragraph.
a)
In Sparta, for example boys were given military training from ages
seven to twenty
b)
The Spartans believed strong women gave birth to strong babies.
c)
Children in most ancient Greece started their education at age 7.
d)
to prepare them for service in the army.
e)
Girls also were required to train physically.
6. Write the silent letter ( s ) of each word in the list below.
Words
thought
Silent etter
(s)
Part 2. Written Expression

(5points)
write
honesty
march

Either topic1. Using the guidelines and questions below, write a
composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
The study of ancient civilizations has widened my knowledge and
enriched my culture about the past, said a student from secondary
education year three.
1.
How about you?
2.
How did you feel at the beginning of ancient civilization
lessons?
3.
How was your reaction?
4.
What have you learned?
Has it got an impact on you?
Expand these ideas and show your findings, your feelings .
Or topic 2.
Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic
Of the many ancient civilizations that existed in the past, the
Egyptian is said to be the most fascinating and amazing one.
What do you know about it?
Education in the USA
Part I: Reading
(15pts)
A/ Comprehension
(7pts)
In the United States, almost all high schools or secondary schools begin
with ninth grade and offer four-year programs. High schools prepare students
either for college, universities, technical schools, or for a vocation.
The United States has one of the world's highest high school enrolment
rates. Almost all U.S. girls and boys enter high school, and about 75 percent
graduate. High schools in the United States offer college preparatory
programs and vocational programs. College preparatory programs give
students the necessary background for admission to a college or university.
Vocational programs prepare students for jobs immediately following high
school.
All high schools offer required courses--that is, classes in such subjects
as English, science, and social studies. High school students also may choose
from a wide variety of elective courses, such as music, foreign languages, or
industrial arts. Extracurricular high school activities, which occur outside of
classroom time, include sports, clubs, and plays.
Most United States high schools are free public schools supported chiefly
by state and local taxes. Each local school district has a governing body,
usually a school board, that makes school policies. Each high school is
headed by an experienced educator, usually called the principal.
About 90 percent of students in the United States attend public high
schools. The United States also has several types of secondary schools
outside the public-school system. Most of these private schools include
parochial schools, which are operated by religious groups, and private college
preparatory schools, also called prep schools. Prep schools prepare students
for admission to colleges and universities. Each state has laws and rules that
its high schools must follow.
Adapted from
World Book 2004
1/ Is the text a poem or a prose passage?
2/ Are the following statements true or false?
a-
The USA has the highest number of high-school students in the

world.
bAmerican students may start working after leaving high schools.
cSome of the subjects taught at American high schools are
optional.
a.
b.
c.
How long does high education last in the USA?

Who is the principal?
Do American students finish their high education with success? If so,
how many?
d.
In which paragraph is it mentioned that some American parents pay
for their childrens education?
4/ What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a-
which (3)
b- that (4)
5/ Choose the most appropriate title.

a)
b)
c)
American High Schools.

Going to school in America.
Public & Private Schools in the USA.
B/ Text
Exploration
(8pts)
c- its (5)
1/ Find in the text words closest in meaning to:

anearly (1) =
b- obligatory (3) =
like (3) =
c-
2/ Which nouns can be derived from the following verbs?

Verb
begin
prepare
offer
Noun
3/ Use the right form of use to, be able to and can with the verbs in brackets.
By about 100 B.C., the Romans (build) the most extensive
educational system to that time. Unlike the Athenians, the Romans
(provide) schooling for girls as well as boys. Children (read) and (write)
both Greek and their native language, Latin. Girls (receive) an
elementary education only.
4/ Combine the following statements using the right connector.
a.
The Romans provided schooling for girls as well as boys. The

Greeks provided schooling for boys only.
b.
Technology is the key to development today. Some Schools are
not provided with technology tools yet.
5/ Underline the silent letter(s) in each word.
highest foreign which sport
6/ Complete the following dialogue.

A: ..?
B: Yes, almost all Algerians attend school today.
A: ..?
B: Most of them go to public schools.
A: ..?
B: Elementary schooling starts at the age of 6, but parents.
A: ?
B: Yes, ..
PartII:Written Expression
Choose one topic only.
Topic (1). High schools in Algeria differ from those in the USA . Use the
following notes to draw a comparison between them.
Kind of school schooling period ages levels streams number
of classes students per class subjects taught examinations
Topic (2). Some high schools in the USA prepare students for work. Which
schools in Algeria are supposed to do that? Explain how they function.
Homeschooling
Part one: Reading
A- Comprehension
(15 pts)
(7 points)

All children in the United States have to receive an education, but the
law does not say they have to be educated at school. A number of parents
prefer not to send their children to school. Children who are educated at
home are known as home-schoolers. There are about 300,000 homeschooled children in the United States today.
David Guterson and his wife teach their three children at home.
Guterson says that his children learn very differently from children in school.
Learning starts with the childrens interests and questions. For example,
when there is heavy snowfall on a winter day, it may start a discussion or
reading about climate, snow removal-equipment, Alaska polar bears, and
winter tourism. Or a spring evening when the family is out watching the stars
is a good time to ask questions about satellites and the space program. If the
Brazilian rain forests are on the TV news, it could be a perfect time to talk
about how rain forests influence the climate, how deserts are formed, and
how the polar ice caps affect ocean levels.
Home-schooling is often more interesting than regular schools, but
critics say that home-schoolers might find it difficult to mix with other people
in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teach
their children. However, most parents dont have time or the desire to teach
their children at home, so schools will continue to be where most children get
their formal education.
1- Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.
- The reading passage is about children who
a- refuse to go to school.
b- are educated at home.

c- go to public schools.
2- Are the following statements true or false?
a- Education in the USA is not compulsory.
b- In the US, children can be educated at home by their parents instead of
going to
school.
c- Parents teach their children in the same way as teachers do in school.
d- According to critics, children taught at home might become unsociable in
adult
life.
3- Match each main idea with its corresponding paragraph.
MAIN IDEAS
a- Disagreement about the advantages of homeschooling.
b- Parents choice concerning their childrens
education.
c- Learning at home is closely related to daily life,
events or to particular situations.
Paragraphs
1
2
3

a- What are American parents free to do in the field of education?
b- Critics mention two negative aspects of home-schooling,what are they?
5- Choose the most appropriate title for the reading passage.
a) Education in the US
b) Private Schools
c) Homeschooling
B- Text Exploration
(8 points)
1- Find in the text words whose definitions follow.

a) more than usual in amount (2)
b) electronic devices that are sent into space and move around the earth or
another planet (2)
2- Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
a) moral
b) logical
c) formal
d) advantage
3- Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) If she teaches her child at home, he (not/get) on easily with others.
b) Few years ago, it (not /be) difficult for parents to teach their children at
home and do their work at the same time.
5. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

children - discussion - school Learning
One
Syllable
Two
Syllables
Three
Syllables
4- Complete the following conversation between A and B.

A:. ?
B: In my opinion home-schooling is an inadequate way of teaching.
A: ?
B: Because of the absence of competition and reward, the child isnt always
motivated.
Part two: Written expression
(5 pts)
Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics.

Choose
Either Topic one.
Your school English-language magazine is running a series entitled Education
Today. You have been asked to write a 100-word article about homeschooling. The editor has asked you to:
- give your article an interesting title
- briefly summarize the way children learn
- comment on the positive and negative aspects of home-schooling
- conclude by saying if home-schooling is more interesting than regular
schools
and what the prospects of home-schooling are.
Or Topic two:
A group of students from Great Britain are visiting your school soon. Your
teacher of English has asked you to write a document to inform the visitors
about secondary school education in Algeria: the different streams, the
subject matters and exams
LE
Part
I: Reading
(14pts)
A/
Comprehension
(7pts)
Schools and universities existed in Britain long before the government
began to take interest in education. There were public schools where the
sons of upper and upper-middle classes were educated to take up positions in
the higher ranks of the army, in business and politics. In fact, those were
private schools for the privileged. Only very rich families could afford to pay
for the studies, because the fees were very high .They were free from state
control and most of them were boarding. It goes without saying that
education there was of a high quality; the discipline was very strict. When the
pupils from these schools finished their education, they formed the ruling
elite, retaining the distinctive habits and vocabulary which they had learnt at
school.
Some of the many changes that have taken place in British education
in the second half of the twentieth century simply reflect the wider social
process of increased egalitarianism; education and its possibilities for social
advancement came within everybodys reach.
Before 1965, most children in the country had to take an exam at
about the age of eleven, at the end of their primary schooling. If they passed
that exam, they went to a grammar school where they were taught academic
subjects to prepare them for university, the professions, management jobs
and other highly skilled jobs. If they failed, they went to modern school. Many
people argue that it was wrong for a persons life to be decided at so young
an age. The children who went to secondary moderns tended to be seen as
failures.
Over the next decade, the division into grammar schools and
secondary modern schools was changed. These days, most eleven-year olds
all go to the same local school. These schools are known as co-educational
comprehensive schools. In such schools, children of school age (5-16) study
three core subjects within their curriculum: English, Maths and Science and
seven foundational ones: Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical
Education and a Foreign Language.
1/ Read and choose the letter that best completes each statement.
I.
In Great Britain, public schools are schools.
a- private
b- free
c- state
II.
Children who attended public schools became..
a- educators
b- governors
c- skilled workers
III.
Today, boys and girls attendschools.
a- different
b- the same
c- state
2/ Read and answer the following questions.
Who had the right to study in public schools in Britain?
Were there any changes in the British educational system after
1950? If so, mention them.
What did children study at a grammar school?

In which paragraph is the right to education for every British person
mentioned?
a) those (1)
b) there (1)
c) which (1)
d) their (3)
c) they (1)
e) their (4)
4/ Choose the idea that best summarizes the text.

a.
In Great Britain, the present schools differ from those of the past.
b.
Standards at schools are watched by the British government.
c.
In Britain, education lasts eleven years.
5/ Give a suitable title to the text.
B/ Text
Exploration
(7pts)
1/ Find in the text the words whose definitions follow.
I.
. (1): receiving lodging during the school term.
II.
(3): to happen usually.
III.
(4): being attended by both boys and girls.
IV.
(2): the belief that all people are equal.
2/ Form words adding the right affix (prefix/suffix)
Verb
study
prepare
.
Noun
.
division
..
..
Adjective
.
.
foundational
3/ Give the right form to the verbs in brackets.

Nowadays, education (have) a lot to (gain) from the use of technologies
which can (allow) unlimited access to knowledge, (facilitate)
understanding and (stimulate) imagination.
4/ Rephrase the following sentences.
I would not go abroad to study if I werent given the opportunity.
Unless..............
If Tom had visited the bookshop, he would have bought many novels.
Unless
Jane read the advertisement in the newspaper, so she applied for the
job.
If..
We dont visit the town library so often because we live far away.
If
5/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their vowels.

university boarding these ruling half twentieth
taught
before
/a:/
/i:/
/u:/
/3:/
/:/
6/ Reorder the sentences below to have a coherent passage. One sentence is

irrelevant and must be left out.
a.
It makes your mind work better.
b. There is nothing magical in books at all.
c.
Good books challenge and excite your mind.
d.
Reading has long been regarded as the best means to acquire
culture.
e.
that they influence your personal life.
f.
Thus, they contribute to the development of your moral and
intellectual faculties, i.e. the development of your culture.
g.
They depict characters that are so true to life
Part I: Written
Expression
(6pts)
Topic (1): You attended a lecture about education in India. Below are your
notes. Use them to summarize the lecture to your classmates.
Education in India
Independence: Aug. 15, 1947

Primary schools 12,843 colleges
636 univ.17
Literacy 14%
Total education expenditure: 570
million rupees
Edu. Census 1996
600,000 primary schools
Literacy for age groups 6-11: 94%
211 univ. 7000 colleges 3.5
million students
Overall literacy: 52.11%
Education expenditure 200,000
million rupees
Topic (2): What would you do to improve our educational system if you were
the Minister of Education?
Philo Lettres
Part1:
READING
5 pts)
A. Comprehension
(1
(07pts
)
Education is compulsory and free for every child in The United
States. Most children start school at the age of six. They attend
eight years of elementary school and four years of high school (or
secondary school). The money for free public schools comes from
taxes, and each state is responsible for its own educational system.
State legislatures set the educational requirements but leave the
management of schools in the hands of the local communities. Most
states require their children to go to school until a certain age. This
age varies from 16 to 18 years according to the laws of the
individual states. The Federal government contributes funds to the
states for additional schools and school services.
After graduation from high school, a student can start his higher
education in a two-year college, a four-year college, a university, or
a specialized professional school-either public or private. Most
colleges admit students on the basis of their high-school records.
The cost of a college education is expensive in private universities,
but it is much less in those supported by states and cities. Many
students receive scholarships from the schools, the government, or
private foundations and organizations. More than 50 % of the
college students work to help pay their college expenses. Only 2 %
of the population of the country cannot read and write.
1.

a. Education is free-paying for every child in the US.
b. After graduation from high school, a student can go to
university.
c. Education in private universities is free.
d. Illiteracy rate in America is very high.

a. How many years do they attend elementary school?
b. Where does the money for public schools come from?
c. Who is responsible for the educational system?
d. On what basis do most colleges admit students?
3. Choose a suitable title to the text.
a. Public Education in the USA
b. Free Education in the USA
c. Education in the USA
B. Text exploration
(08pts)
1. Find in the text words whose definitions

follow.
a. forcing someone to do something (1)
b. to demand as necessary or essential (1)
2.
Verb
Fill in the table with the correct words.

Noun
. ..
To help
..
..
management
Adjective
Adverb
free
..
..
..
..
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xx
3. Combine these pairs of sentences using the given

connectors.
a) They will go to secondary school. They must attend eight years at
the elementary school.(unless)
b) Students will receive appropriate scholarships. The
government, private foundations or organizations will supply
them. (if)
4. Supply the correct form the verbs in brackets.
Modern societies (be) aware of the important role that school
education (play) in the future life of their children. So, they
implement all the necessary facilities that (enable) the young to
acquire the type of training that will lead them towards a state
where they (become) competent members of their community
later.
5. Classify the following words according to the number of their

syllables.
a. professional b. leave c. college d. scholarship
6. Fill in the gaps so that each sentence makes sense.
a.
Education is Algeria is .. from 6 to 16 years of

age.
b.
There are not many .. schools in Algeria.
c.
Private schools in Algeria have to . the national
curriculum.
d.
Both state and private schools in Algeria teach
languages
Part 2. Written expression.
(5 pts)
Topic 1
What are the similarities and differences between the Algerian
and American school. The following notes might help you:
Primary, complementary, secondary and higher education number
of year per cycle age of students - type of education ( free / feepaying ) - subject matters exams - degrees Topic 2
Do you want to study in a state public or private school? State
the reasons of your choice.
S.
Baka & K. Tahri
Philo Lettres
Part one:
Reading
(15pts)
A/Comprehension
(7pts)
The English Educational System
Education in England is divided into: primary, secondary, further and
higher education. Compulsory education lasts for 11 years; statutory
schooling ages are between 5 and 16years. Children are legally required to
start attending at the beginning of the term after their fifth birthday, however
children often start earlier than this. Pupils are required to stay at school until
the last Friday in June of the school year in which they reach 16 years of age.
During this time children must receive full-time education that is suited to
their age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs (SEN). If a child
does not attend school, the local education authority (LEA) must be
satisfiedthat an other appropriate provision is
available
.
Most pupils move from primary to secondary school at the age of 11.
However, a system of middle schools also exists; here pupils are transferred
from primary at either age 8 or 9 years, then onto secondary education at
age 12or 13 years. Most secondary schools in England are comprehensive,
these do not operate a selective entrance system .However, in some parts of
England. A grammar school system also operates whereby pupils are usually
required to pass an entrance examination based on their ability.
Schools in the state sector are financed by the government and
administered through education authorities, although many schools now
manage their own finances and are known as granted maintained schools. No
financial contribution to a childs education is required of the parents.
1/ Say whether the sentences are true or false.
abcd-
In public British Schools parents dont pay.

Students spend only two years in boarding school.
During holidays pupils return home .
Grammar schools require a selective entrance system .

a-
What are the branches of the English educational

system?
bWhen are children required to attend
school?
cWhat is a comprehensive
school?
dDo parents finance the state sector?
3/ What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a-
In which (1)
b- that(1)
c- here (2)
d- these (2)
4/ In which paragraph is it mentioned that?

a- Going to school is an obligation for children.
b- Pupils have to pass an exam to enter grammar school.
5/ What type of text is the reading passage?
B/ Text
Exploration
(8pts )
1/ Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
abcd-
required by the law

convenient or useful for
organized political community forming a part of a country
the majority of
2/ Which nouns can we derived from the following verbs?

Translate
divide
discuss
promote
organise
complete
3/ Combine these pairs of sentences using the given connectors.

although , therefore, because
a-
The school was forced to close. Students have to register in other

schools.
bHe failed in his exam. He was unable to enrol for the course.
cHe spent the whole weekend revising his lessons. He didnt
succeed.
a- If I (win) a fortune, I would travel around the world.
b- If you (return) my book before you go home, you can borrow it again.
c-Unless they build this market, the district (not be) quiet.
5/ Put the stress on the appropriate syllable.
Assessment
transplantation
statistics
political
6/ Fill in the gaps with one word from the list below so that the text makes
sense.
Secondary - discipline -
pass - skills - primary
qualification
Education is a long process that only provides us with basic .such as

literacy, but it is also essential in shaping or future lives. From the moment
,we enter kindergarten as small children and as we progress through.and
..education we are laying the foundation for the life ahead of us .We must
.ourselves to work hard so that we can exams and gain the ..we
will need to secure a good job .
Part Two: Written

Expression
(5pts)

Topic 1.
How would you like to see schools in the future and what would be important
in your ideal school?
Use the notes below and write a paragraph.
There would be rules, but they would guide us not confine us.
There would be punishments but these punishments would matter to the
student.
In the school I d like..
In stead of authority.
Topic 2.
Write a paragraph on the following topic.
Do you think parents should influence their children in their choice of a
career?
Philo Lettres
Part I:
Reading
(15pts)
A/Comprehension
(7pts)
In America, people are afraid of unemployment. There is a direct link
between employment and education. There is a saying: Improve your
schools or lose your jobs. Many governors of states agreed to the
development of common standards in essential subjects. America which
spends a quarter of trillion dollars a year on education, finds itself classed
13th compared to other developed countries. This has a bad consequence on
business. People who have a better education, have better jobs and get
better pay. Countries that have better educational systems have stronger
economies and can compete in the world market place.
In the USA, big transnational companies feel concerned about the
decline in education. Some of them like IBM are putting big sums of money
on education and research. They have offered computers to public schools to
foster education and research. These big companies need people who have a
high school reading capacity and can work with basic algebra. They also offer
free training for the students who learn how to use and work on a computer
and handle software. In this way, they try to improve the educational system
in order to have future employees who will be able to use their computers.
1/ Read and say if these statements are true, false or not mentioned.
a.
Americans believe that inappropriate education causes
unemployment.
b.
American companies do not care about education.
c.
American educationists prefer to limit the influence of the
government.
d.
A good educational system is a guarantee to have good business.
a.
How much do the Americans spend on education?
b.
Is there any relation between employment and education? Explain.
c.
In which paragraph is it said that American businessmen are aware
of the importance of using technology in education?
d.
How do businessmen help their community in the USA?
a)
itself
b) This
c) them
they
4/ Choose the most appropriate title.
A. Education in America
B.
Going to School in America
C.
Improving the American Educational System.
B/ Text
Exploration
(8pts)
a.
. (1): to make something better.
b.
(2): comprising persons of different nationalities.
c.
(2): a branch of mathematics in which we use letters and
symbols.
2/ Complete the chart below.
Verb
Noun
employment
Adjective
.
d)
..
use
..
. ..
free
.
concerned

Mohamed (sit).for the Baccalaureate Exam next June. If he (pass)
.it with distinction, he (go) to university. But, if he (fail), he (enroll)
.. in a vocational training school to (become).either a plumber or an
electrician.
4/ Rewrite the sentences below.
John applied for the job because he read the advertisement in the
newspaper.
If..
John doesnt visit his grandparents very often because they live so far
away.
If..
You should visit the bookshop; Im sure you will buy many books.
If
5/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their vowels.
people are your lose improve agreed classes
research work order.
/a:/
/i:/
/u:/
/3:/
/:/
6/ Reorder the sentences below to have a coherent passage.

a.
Thus, books teach us lessons about life.
b.
According to their studies, books not only have a strong impact on
our minds
c.
Educationists think that reading is important.
d.
They train our minds at thinking about other persons experiences.
e.
For them, it provides us with knowledge.
f.
but remain vivid in our memory and influence our life.
Part II: Written
Expression
(5pts)
Topic 1.
Suppose you were a journalist reporting on the Algerian educational system.
Complete your interview with an educationist.
Journalist: ?
Educationist: Yes, it has undergone important changes.
Journalist: .
Educationist: For example, after independence, almost all subjects

were taught in French.
Journalist:
Educationist:
Journalist: ?
Educationist: .
Topic 2.
Are you satisfied with the educational system?
Write a short paragraph about what you would do to improve our educational
system if you were the Minister of Education.
ADVERTISING
Advertisers
Part One: Reading
(15pts)
A.
Comprehension
(08pts)
Advertisers tend to think big and perhaps this is why they are criticized.
Their critics feel angry with them because they have so much money to
throw around. Its unjust, they say that entirely unproductive industry
absorbs millions of pounds every year.
Lots of big companies are making much profit. Why dont they stop
advertising and reduce the price of their goods. The poor consumer would
have to pay a great deal more if advertising didnt create many markets for
products. Its precisely because of heavy advertising that consumer goods
are so cheap. But we get the wrong idea if we think that the only purpose of
advertising is to sell goods. Another important function is to inform. A great
deal of knowledge we have about household goods derive largely from the
advertisements we read. They introduce us to new products or remind us of

the existence of a few ones we already know.
We mustnt forget that advertising makes a positive contribution to
our pockets. The fact that we pay so little for our daily paper, or enjoy so
many broadcast programs is due to the money spent by advertisers. Another
thing to remember is the small adverts in every newspaper and magazine.
What a tremendous useful service they perform for the community. For
example, you can find a job, buy or sell a house, announce a birth, marriage
or any other event..
From Collection of Final Exams
1.
Choose the right answer

The text is about:
a)
the role of advertising in our society.
b)
the bad effect of advertising on the consumer.
c)
the different advertising companies.
2.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Critics think that advertising is an unproductive industry.
Thanks to advertising, consumer goods are expensive.
Advertisers dont aim at selling goods only.
Small adverts dont help the consumer much.

a)
In what way do small adverts help us?
b)
What are the functions of advertising?
4.
Who or What do the underlined words in the text refer to?

a)
Their (1) b) they (2) c) a few ones (2)
d) our (3)
B. Text
Exploration
(7pts)
1. Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the following.
a)
disapproved (1)
b) customer (2)
b)
information (2)
d) Owing to (3)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in
Nouns
Verbs
consumption
to consume

contribution
to use
the example.
adjectives
consumptive
reproductive
3. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1a) Compared to the advertiser, the consumer doesnt pay much
money.
b) Compared to the advertiser, the consumer pays..
2a) Poor people cant buy what they want because goods are
expensive.
b) If goods were cheaper, poor peoplemore.
3a) Its unjust that unproductive companies absorb millions of pounds
each year, he said.
b) He said that...
..
4a) Lots of big companies are making great profit.
b) Great profit....
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final s
produces - critics- millions advertises - companies
advertisements
/s/
/z/
/iz/
5/ Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a)
The former are in need of almost every kind of modern comfort.
b)
They are the slaves of fashion, new products which they cant live
without.
c)
The impact of publicity is greater on the poor than on the average
class.
d)
The latter dont escape the negative effect of publicity too.
(05pts)
Either Topic 1.
Use the given notes to write a composition of about 100 words on the
following topic
On your way to school, you saw an advertisement on highly sophisticated
mobile phones. Your friend told you that he would do anything to buy one. So,
you decided to write an article for your English school magazine on the
negative impact advertising has on people.
Give an attractive title to your article

State some positive aspects of advertising
Explain how advertising can cause frustration
As a conclusion, give pieces of advice on how not to let advertising

have a harmful effect on the individual.
Or Topic2. Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.

Poor people are the victims of publicity because they can neither resist
its impact nor satisfy their needs.
Dissatisfied
PART ONE: READING
(15pts)
A.
Comprehension :
(8pts)

Dear Sir / Madam
I feel I must complain about the lunch we had at your restaurant on
Thursday 17th May. Unfortunately, both the food and the service were not
satisfactory.
To begin with, the dishes we ordered were not tasty because of heavy
seasoning. There was also so much salt and pepper on the food that it was
impossible to eat the whole meal. Furthermore, your advertisement was
misleading as there were only two vegetarian dishes on the menu.
I must also point out that none of the dessert we ordered was fresh. In
fact, they smelled bad and the delicious Italian cakes were stale. As if this
was not bad enough, the prices were far from reasonable and contrary to what
was stated in your advertisement; we found everything outrageously priced.
To make matters worse, the air-conditioning was out of order. As a result,
we felt hot and extremely uncomfortable.
Finally, when we asked for the bill, we were surprised about the staffs
ignorance of the 10% discount for group bookings. Again, this was something
highlighted in your advertisement. We could have made a fuss about it, but
we decided not to.
Considering all the above, I believe I am entitled to a partial refund. I am
confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
James Kent
Adapted From
Plus MM Publications
11)
Circle the answer that best completes each statement.

The text is a ...
a)
speech
b) letter
c)
b) a friend
c) the
report
2)
It is addressed to ...
a)
James Kent
manager of the restaurant
3)
The writer is ...
a)
opinion
2-
3-
Complaining
b) arguing
c) giving his
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?

a-
The writer is not satisfied with the food and the service.
b-
The food was salty and spicy.
c-
The service was satisfactory.
d-
The writer and his friends got the 10% discount for group booking.

a-
Why did the author write this letter?
bWas he alone in the restaurant? Quote from the text to justify your
answer.
c-
Apart from the dishes, what other things made him dissatisfied?
4-

a- they (3)
5-
b - this (5)
Tick the most appropriate general idea of the text.
a)
The writers dissatisfaction with food.
b)
The writers dissatisfaction with food and service.
c)
The writers dissatisfaction with the restaurant staff.
A.
Text Exploration
(7pts)
1a)

To say that you are not satisfied with something. (1)
b)
A short article on radio intended to persuade people to buy something.
(2)
2-
Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
satisfied lead satisfactory rational

3Combine the following pairs of sentences using the connectors provided.
Make any necessary changes.
a)
The food was so bad. The service was so bad, too. ( Both...and )
b)
He complains about it. He will get a refund. ( If )
4-
Classify the following words according to their final ed pronunciation.

ordered stated priced surprised
/t/
5-
/d/
/ Id /
A: ................................................?
B: I wrote it because I felt deceived about the restaurants bad service.

A: .................................................?
B: I asked for a refund.
A: ...................................................?
B: They have to. I believe it is my right to get a refund.
A: And what if......................................?
B: I will make an advertisement campaign against their services.
PART TWO: WRITING

(5pts)
Choose only one topic
Either Topic 01. You are an advice columnist in
a consumer magazine. You have received the
letter from one of the consumers. Using the
notes on the left, write a reply telling her/ him
what s/he should or should not do.
Notes:
-
Realize / food / go off
Call / supermarket / immediately
Read the label / expiry date / package
Contact them / check other chicken
Check / before / coming home
The Letter
I bought a chicken at the
local supermarket, but when I
got home, it had gone off. I
wanted to take it back to the
shop, but I never found the
time. When I finally took it
back two days later, they said
it was too late to do anything
about it. What should I do?
Or Topic 02.
You have bought a product that was advertised on TV. When you arrived
home you realised the advertisement had deceived you. Write a letter of
complaint to the company manufacturing this product showing differences
between what was advertised and reality.
Food Companies
PART 1:
READING
(15 pts)
A. COMPREHENSION
(08pts)
Greedy marketing executives have found a new way of selling their
products to children. Besides bombarding them on TV, in the streets and at
school, the worlds junk food makers are trying to sell their hamburgers,
chocolate and soft drinks to children who play games on the Internet.
A new report says more than eighty percent of the worlds food
companies are using this clever method. The report was created by
Americas Kaiser Family Foundation. It is called It's Child's Play:
Advergaming and the Online Marketing of Food to Children. It is the first
major analysis of how food companies advertise to children on the Web. It
studies the tactics of companies such as Mars, and McDonalds in targeting
kids. The report says online advertisements are more effective than TV ads
at attracting children.
The report sadly brings a new word into the English vocabulary the
advergame. This is an immoral technique to get kids attracted while they
are having fun online. In addition, a variety of other marketing tactics are
used to get kids to spend long periods of time online. The food companies
fill the games with logos and advertisements. They encourage children to
e-mail their friends about products and brands. They also recommend
children to join special clubs related to the games. Children can increase
their chances of winning games by buying the products and typing in
special codes found inside the packaging. Ethical concerns are raised about
the role food advertising plays in childhood obesity; some specialists warn
the reach of online advertising is much deeper than that of television.
1/ Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.
1- Food companies try to sell their products to kids when they ..
a) play games on the Internet.
b) have live chats
c) do
research for schoolwork
2- A new report says more than of the worlds food companies are
using a clever method.
a) 08%
b) 18 %
c) 80%
3- The advergame is
a)
an ethical technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun
online.
b)
an unethical technique to get kids attracted while they are having
fun online.
c)
a safe technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun
online.
2/ Put the ideas below in the right order according to their occurrence in the
text.
a)
An analysis has been made on how food companies advertise to
children on the web.
b)
Childhood obesity is one of the consequences of online food
advertisements.
c)
Junk food is sold through online advertisements.
a)
What are the different means that food companies use to sell their
products?
b)
What conclusion has the report made?
c)
How do food companies encourage children to buy more products?
4/ Choose a suitable title to the text.
a)
Online Marketing
b)
Food Advertising
c)
Food Companies Targeting Kids Online
B. TEXT
EXPLORATION
(07pts)
1/ Find in the text.
a) a word opposite in meaning to: consumers (1)
b) a word closest in meaning to : intelligent (2)
c) a word whose definition follows: excessive body fat (3)
2/ Give opposites to the following words keeping the same root.
a) effective
b) immoral
c) encourage
increase
d)
3/ Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in

brackets.
a)The government should ban food advertisements. (Its high time)
b)
Parents should control their children when they are connected. (had
better)
c)Food companies advertise very interesting offers, so children buy more
products. (suchthat)
d)
Many campaigns should be launched against food companies
because their advertisements have an effect on childrens health.
( owing to)
4/ Underline the silent letter in each word.
a) hamburgers
while
b) chocolate
c)
5/ Match statements in column A with statements in Column B.

A
B
1- Being obese increases
a)
advertising and childrens diet.
the risk of
b)
which target children.
2- Makers of junk food are
c)
developing cancer, diabetes
3- There is a link between
and heart diseases.
4- There should be
d)
designing websites to catch
restrictions on food
the attention of children.
advertisements
(05 pts)
Either Topic 1:
The global epidemic of overweight and obesity - "globesity" - is rapidly
becoming a major public health problem in many parts of the world. You are
invited to prepare a speech for the World Health Organization Summit, use
the following notes to write it:
Immature - eager to try everything new - addicted to online games easy victims - food companies tactics - parents advertisers - junk
food makers responsible overweight - heart diseases - health
education restrictions - campaigns
Or Topic 2:
When it comes to reaching their youngest consumers, food companies are
not kidding. Their sophisticated advertisements are drawing children into
playing hundreds of free Internet games featuring their favourite junk food.
What impact does this have on children and what should be done to stop
these greedy companies?
Part One: READING
(15PTS)
A) COMPREHENSION
(8pts)
Read the following text carefully then do the activities
What about a Big Mac, Mr. Spurlock?
Last year, Morgan Spurlock, a US film-maker spent 30days eating
at Mac Donalds for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And he documented his
gastronomic journey in the award-winning film Super Size Me.
The idea for the documentary, which will come out nationally on
June 3rd, came after the 33-year-old saw a T.V news report about two
teenagers suing Mac Donalds for making them obese.
At the beginning of the month, the 188cm Spurlock weighed 84
kg and was declared fit and healthy by three doctors- a General
Practitioner, a liver and blood specialist, and a cardiologist, who
monitored his progress.
Within two weeks his liver, according to his General Practitioner,
had turned to pt, he had gained more than 11kg, and his cholesterol
had risen by almost 40%.
By week three Spurlock woke up one morning with chest pains and
heart palpitations. The worst thing was the incredible mood swings with
highs and lows, from excitement when he ate to depression because the
food is filled with so much fat and sugar and caffeine.
As for eating another Big Mac, Spurlocks answer is surprising. To
this day, if I smell a Big Mac I want it. It makes my mouth water. I cant
eat it though, because it doesnt even taste like food any more.
Adapted from The Australian, May25, 2005
1-
Choose the answer that best completes each of the following

statements.
a)
The text is:
a.
A survey
b. a newspaper article
c. an advert for
Mc Donalds
b.
The text relates :
a.
the story of a poor man who cannot afford eating at Mc
Donalds.
b.
health problems caused by fast food.
c.
an attack against fast food restaurants.
c.
Morgan Spurlock related his experience in:
a.
a film
b. a book
c. a magazine
2-

a.
Mr. Spurlock ate at Mc Donalds for a month.
b.
Mr. Spurlock was the first person to criticize Mc Donalds.
c.
Mc Donalds food acts as if it was a drug.
d.
At the end of the experience, Mr. Spurlock was totally disgusted
by Mc Donalds food.
3-
Complete the following table with information from the text.

Name
Age
.
Nationality.
Job
Height
..
Weight
What happened to him 2 weeks later ?

1.
..
2.
..
3.
..
What were the consequences on his health after 3
weeks?
1.
2.
..
4-
Answer the questions according to the text.

a.
How did Mr. Spurlock get the idea for his documentary?
b.
Who monitored his progress during the experience?
c.
What happened to him after the second week?
d.
Did the eagerness of eating a Big Mac remain the same at the
end of his gastronomic journey?
B) Text
exploration
(7pts)
1.
Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.

a)
Very fat : (2)
b) attacking: (2)
2.
Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives?

Adjectives
Nouns
Gastronomic
Obese
Healthy
Fit
3.
Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

a.
Mr. Spurlock made a film on fast food restaurants.
b.
Two teenagers decided to sue the company.
4.
Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

a) Three doctors monitored his progress.
b)
His progress.
a) They declared him fit and healthy.
b)
He .
5.
Combine the following statements using the connectors in

brackets.
A)
B)
a.
b.
c.
6.
Mr. Spurlock gained weight. He ate too much fat. (because)

I had more money. I wouldnt eat at Mc Donalds. (if)
Morgans experience was interesting. He documented it in a
film. (so..that)

syllables.
Gastronomic - obesity - food - healthy
1 syllable
7.
2 syllables
3syllable & more
Fill in the gaps with words from the following list.

overweight fattest Britain - children.
We are the (1) ... people in Europe. According to a report by
the National Audit Office (NAO), nearly two-thirds of men, over half of
women, and one in 10 (2) .. under age 11 are (3)
.. in (4)...

(5pts)
Either topic one:
People are suffering from many diseases due to food. Obesity is one of these
health problems. In your opinion, why are there so many overweight people,
nowadays. Give some reasons to justify your answer.
You can use the following notes: lack of physical exercise - we dont walk,
take transport or taxi for very short distances - we eat too much and badly instead of cooking - we prefer junk food..
Or topic two:
Do you sometimes go to fast food restaurants? Say what you like or dont like
about them explaining why.
Astronomy
Astronomy and the Solar System

NASA
PART ONE:
READING
(15pts)
A.
Comprehension :
(8pts)

NASA has successfully launched a rocket carrying a planet-hunting telescope.
The powerful Kepler telescope will search for planets similar to the Earth.
Scientists believe there are good chances of finding a planet like ours
somewhere out there in the galaxy. There are billions and billions of stars in
the heavens. If one planet is the right distance from one of these stars, then
conditions might be right to support life. The planets atmosphere should
neither be too hot nor too cold. The planet would also need water. The
telescope is named after the German 17th-Century astronomer Johannes
Kepler. It will spend more than three years looking for dark specks against the
brightness of a hundred-thousand stars. These specks could be Earth-like
planets.
The manager of the $600-million project Jim Fanson said: We have a feeling
like we're about to set sail across an ocean to discover a new world. NASAs
space science boss Ed Weiler agreed that the mission was a historical
landmark in space exploration. However, he couldnt say whether or not the
telescope would find another Earth. It very possibly could tell us that Earths
are very, very common...or that Earths are really, really, really rare - perhaps
we're the only Earth, he said. He told reporters how important Keplers
journey was, saying: It really attacks some basic human questions that have
been asked since that first man or woman looked up at the sky and asked,
Are we alone?
Adapted from: www.BreakingNewsEnglish.com
1-
a)
an article
2-
Are the following statements TRUE, FALSE or NOT MENTIONED?
b) a letter
c) an advert
aNASA has launched a rocket in order to look for other planets similar to
the Earth.
bOne of the conditions of life in these planets is the existence of oxygen
and nitrogen gases.
c-
This project requires a budget of $600 million.
d-
Ed Weiler confirmed that the telescope would find another Earth.
3-
a-
Why has NASA launched the Kepler telescope?
b-
How long will the mission last?
cIs NASAs space science boss certain about finding another Earth?
Quote from the text to justify your answer.
d-
What does he think about Keplers journey?
4-
Reorder the following ideas according to their occurrence in the text.
a-
Experts point of view about the mission.
b-
Conditions to make life possible in other planets.
c-
NASA launching a rocket handling Kepler telescope.
d-
The period required for the mission.
5-
Choose an appropriate title to the text.
a)
NASA
b)
Space Exploration
c)
Looking for Other Planets
B.
Text Exploration
(7pts)
1-
a)
To send a spacecraft or a rocket into the sky. (1)
b)
Very large balls of burning gases in space, which give off light and heat.
( 2 )
2-
Verb
Complete the chart as shown in the example.
Noun
Adjective
Example: to
explore
to believe
................
exploration
exploratory
....................
....................
support
...................
....................
...................
to invent
3-
Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1/ (a) Astronomers are carrying out new researches.

(b) New researches................................................
2/ (a) The mission will last three years, the reporter said.
(b) The reporter said ...............................................................
4s.
Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final

planets stars telescopes chances
/s/
5-
/z/
z //
Fill in the gaps with only four words from the list below.
be away planet alone astronomy universe
Are we.........1........? Probably not, just the size of the .......2.......... makes it
unlikely. Alien life forms might not .......3...... too far away, either. This year,
American astronomers discovered a ........4........ capable of sustain life just 50
light-years away.
PART TWO: WRITING
Choose only one topic.
Topic 01:
(5pts)
You are a member of the latest NASA space mission. Many people urge you to
exploit the money allotted to space exploration in helping the poor countries
and developing education in the world. Use the notes below to write a speech
in which you convince them about the importance of space exploration.
-
Help / developing new technologies.
Solving further problems / overpopulation / pollution
Predicting catastrophes / natural disasters
Space engineering / deviating collisions
Topic 02:
You have been in a space flight aboard the spaceship carrying NASAs staff.
Write a paragraph in which you describe your journey and the sight of
heavenly bodies you encountered along your trip.
Astronomy
Part1 hungry people in the world. You attend an international summit about
Space Explo The Red Planet
PART 1. READING
points)
(15
A. COMPREHENSION
points)
(8

The Red Planet
The idea of life on Mars has fascinated us ever since the concept was
popularized by H. G. Wells in his novel The War of the Worlds in 1898. But
once we started probing the planet, we discovered nothing more than a
dusty, frozen wasteland. Ten years ago, astronomers thought they knew all
there was to know about Mars-and there was nothing to write home about.
Our fantasies about coming face-to-face with strange extraterrestrial
neighbours faded. It was concluded that the Red Planet was dead: no active
volcanoes, no interesting geology, no flowing water and no life-end of story.
But some key events since then have led to an exciting resurrection of the
possibility of Martians, even if they are only microbes. We know that streams
of water gush across the red plains. Mars giant volcanoes are merely
dormant, and will erupt again.
This year, Mars comes closer to Earth than it has done for 59,619 years.
Last time it was this near, we were living in caves and the event most
probably went unnoticed. But now were well equipped to make the most of
the opportunity and are dispatching a number of new probes to investigate
the planet. Among them is Britains very own Beagle 2 Lander, which will
touch down on the rocky surface and carry out experiments specifically
designed to answer the Big Question: Is there life on Mars?
Adapted from Life on Mars, Focus Magazine, May

2003
1.
This document is
a) an article
2.
b) an extract from a sci-fi novel
c) a scientific report
a.
When the first probes landed on Mars, they only sent images of a
desert.
b.
After the first probes, science fiction fans were disappointed.
c.
Mars comes very often close to earth.
d.
Beagle 2 Lander could give us information about whether or not life
exists on Mars.
3.
What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a)
they (1)
(3)
b) microbes (2)
c) them (3)
4.
a.
How was the idea of life on Mars popularized?
b.
What could Beagle 2 Lander do?
B.
TEXT EXPLORATION
points)
1.
Find in the text a word closest in meaning to: to explore (3)
2.
Find in the text a word whose definition is:
d) which
(7
spacecraft used for investigating (3)
3.
a.
If I travel to the moon, Ill take a lot of pictures.
b.
I .provided that
4.
Combine the following sentences with the connectors provided.
a. He said he had seen aliens with his own eyes. No one believed him.
(although)
b. I love science fiction books. My sister prefers detective stories. (whereas)
5.
singular
plural
Example: a proof Proofs
Verb
To prove
..
Beliefs
An analysis
..
6.
ed
fascinated, discovered, concluded, equipped
/t/
7.
/d/
/id/
A: ..?
B: Its a sci-fi book.
A: ?
B: Im passionately interested in fictional books.
A: ?
B: Yes, the first chapter.
A: ..if you were sent to space?
B: Ill certainly enjoy the experience.
(5points)

Either Topic 1:
Do you think that life exists on other planets? Do you believe in
extraterrestrials? Are you afraid of them? Use the following notes to write a
paragraph of about (60 words)
-
A lot of books show this fascinating idea
scientific probabilities that there is life on other planets is very low.
To be scared/ not scared
come face to face with a green creature
or witness some strange phenomenon.
Or Topic 2:
Some people think that it is better to spend the money allotted to a space
program on education; medical research and social problems. What do you
think?
Astronomy
Part1.
Reading
(15 pts)
a. Comprehension
( 8pts)
Astronomy is the science that deals with the origin, evolution, composition,
distance and motion of all bodies and scattered matter in the universe. It
includes astrophysics, which discusses the physical properties and structure
of all cosmic matter.
Until the invention of the telescope and the discovery of the law of motion
and gravity in the 17th century, astronomy was primarily concerned with
noting and predicting the position of the sun, moon and planets, initially for
calendar and astrological purposes and later for navigational applications and
scientific interest.
During the 20th century, astronomy has expanded to include astrophysics,
the application of physical and chemical knowledge to an understanding of
the nature of celestial objects and the physical processes that control their
formation, evolution and emission of radiation.
Its great advances not with standing, astronomy is still subject to a major
constraint, it is inherently an observational rather than an experimental
science. All measurements must be performed at great distances from the
objects of interest, with no control over such quantities as their temperature
pressure or chemical composition.
1. Say whether the following statements are true or false.

a. The definition of astronomy is given in paragraph 1.
b. In the 17th century, astrophysics became a part of astronomy.
c. The telescope was invented in the 17th century.
d. Astronomy is an experimental science.
2. Answer the following question according to the text.

a. What does astronomy deal with?
b. What were the purposes of astronomy?
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that astronomy is just an observational

science?
4. What type of text is the reading passage? Choose the right answer.
a. narrative
b. descriptive
c. expository
Text exploration
(7pts)
1.
Find in the text a word which means aims (2)
2.
Find in the text a word whose definition is: the force which
attracts an object of any mass towards any other object of any mass (2)
3.
Find in the text a word opposite in meaning to: minor (4)
4.
Complete the chart as shown in the example.
Verb
e.g, to observe
Noun
observation
Adjective
observational
inventive
formation
5.
Combine the following using the connectors between brackets.
a.
Astronomy is inherently an observational science. All
measurements are performed at great distances. ( because)
b.
The moon gives off light. The stars give off light. (both)
6.
Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of
their final S.
advances planets deals galaxies
/s/
7.
/z/
/IZ/
Fill in the blanks so that the passage makes sense.
What is a star?
A star is a giant ball of gases held together gravity. It makes heat
and . Different stars produce different amounts of ... The
amount of energy given off determines the star's surface temperature and
color. Red stars are cooler, yellow stars like our sun are a little .,
and blue stars are the hottest.
Part2. Written expression

(5pts)
Either topic1
Using the following notes, write a composition of about 100 words comparing
the planet Earth and the other planets. Start like this: Unlike the other
planets, our planet Earth .
-
Strategic location
Classified as the third planet
Neither far nor close to the sun
Suitable gravity
Oxygen availability, plants, trees, animals and people
Convenient to live in
Or Topic 2. Imagine you represent an association that protects hungry people

in the world. You attend an international summit about Space Exploration.
You prepare a speech talking about the money spent in space exploration
instead of helping the needy. Write your speech.
Sciences
Part 1:
Reading
( 15pt)
Read the text carefully then do the activities:
A)
Comprehension:
(08pts)
The marketing of junk food and fast food has become big business
some have called the food industry the next Tobacco. Companies spend top
dollar on advertising to make us keenly aware of their products. The
aggressive advertising is working, Pepsi spends an estimated $2.1 billion a
year on marketing, McDonalds $1.2 billion, and Coca-Cola is not far behind at
$895 million.
The average child watches 10,000 food advertisements per year on

television; most are for junk food and fast foodonly 2% are for fruits,
vegetables, or beans. Advertisements for junk food and fast food can also be
seen in magazines, movies (through product placement), stores, the Internet,
and even schools. What impact is this having on youth? Recent statistics
indicate that 14% of children are now seriously overweight. 60% of
overweight children between the ages of 5-10 years of age already have at
least one risk factor for heart disease, including elevated blood cholesterol,
blood pressure or increased insulin, and type 2 diabetes.
However, todays youth, particularly girls, get mixed messages from the
media. On one hand, they are bombarded daily with advertisements for junk
food and fast food on television and magazines, yet the same magazines and
television shows that serve up these ads also celebrate the waif look by
portraying pencil-thin models. This has created a state of confusion and
potential danger for many young women (and men). The National Eating
Disorders Association estimates that 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of being
fat and between 5-10 million girls and women and 1 million boys and men
are struggling with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
disorder, or borderline conditions.
1/ In which paragraph is it mentioned that
a)
Junk food is as dangerous as smoking?
b)
people gain weight at an early age because of food
advertisements?
2/ Complete the following table with information from the text.
Food advertisements are
financed by
found in/on
the cause of
a)
Why do companies spend large sums of money on food
advertisements?
b)
What impact do food advertisements have on youth?
c)
Why are many young women in a state of confusion?
d)
Do you find the mixed messages from the media ethical? Why?
a)
(3)
B)
their (1)
Text
Exploration:
(07pts)
b) most (2)
c) they

a)
the activity of attracting public attention to a product or business
(1)
b)
having excessive fat in the body (2)
c)
a white crystalline substance found in animal tissues and various
foods (2)
d)
eating disorder mainly loss of appetite (3)
2/ Add an appropriate suffix -tion, or er, -ment, -ing to each of the verbs
below to form nouns: each suffix can be used once.
a)
product
consume
b) watch
c)
d) move.
3/ Combine these pairs of sentences using the given connectors.

a)
b)
Many children are overweight. Advertisements on food. ( due to )

Young women buy any slimming product. Commercials on weight loss
are convincing.(so...that)
c)
You will get slim. You do exercise regularly. (provided that)
d)
You consume an excessive amount of fatty food. You will be
overweight. (if)
4/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their
final S.
a)
products
stores.
/s/
b) watches
c) movies
/z/
d)
/iz/
5/ Complete the following dialogue.

A: Hello, have you heard about the new slimming pills on TV?
B: Sorry ? Slimming pills?
..
A: But the advertisements have shown real people before and after using
them!
B:
...
......
A: Oh! I thought I could get slim easily thanks to this new invention, but now I
am afraid of using it.
B: Listen, you shoud and
.......
A: You are right, I think..... Thanks

for your advice.
Part 2: Written Expression:
(05pts)
Topic 1.
You are the president of The National Eating Disorders Association and
you are giving a speech to children and their parents explaining the impact
of food advertisements on their health. Imagine your speech. The following
words might help you:
Dangerous unhealthy diseases sport walk reading watching TV
exercise cooking diet- water fresh fruits and vegetables- fish- energy
balance- anorexia- obesity-school performance.
Topic 2.
One of your friends was a victim of food poisoning, you went to visit him
or her and had a discussion about food safety, imagine the conversation.
Sciences/GE
Part 1
Reading
( 15 pts)
A) Comprehension
(08pts)
Read the text carefully and do the activities.
The health time bomb of obesity is exploding. Already one in three
UK children is obese or overweight. Unless we act, by 2050 over half
of adults and almost half of children will be clinically obese. Given
that obesity takes, on average, 13 years from the life of sufferers,
this could lead to the first fall in life expectancy for over 300 years.
A key cause of the obesity crisis is our poor diet. The vast majority
of UK children consume too much salt, fat and sugar and almost all of
them don't get enough fruits and vegetables. In addition to obesity,
poor diet is causing a rise in diabetes, heart diseases and other
health problems.
It is no coincidence that children eat the foods they see on
advertisements. Marketers spend over 300 million on food
promotion - almost always unhealthy - on TV before 9 pm, and this
money is not wasted. Children and parents both say the constant
marketing of funk food is one reason why they consume so much of
it. In fact almost three- quarters of parents say that junk food
advertising influences their children's food choice. Of course

children's diets are the responsibility of their parents. But hardpressed mums and dads need some help.
To ban junk food advertising before 9pm is the best way to protect
children. Over 70 per cent of children's TV viewing is outside the
hours of children's TV (when the government's advertising
restrictions apply). The commercial TV programmes that children
watch most are Ant & Dec, The X Factor and Coronation Street.
Unless we protect children from TV adverts during these programmes
we will not tackle the obesity crisis.
a. One of the three children in UK is obese.
b. Diabetes, hearth diseases and other health problems are linked to
obesity
c. Children eat food they see on TV.
1)
What is the key cause of obesity?
2)
How much money do marketers spend on promoting food?
3)
What should be done to protect children from consuming junk
food?
3. What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a. this ( 1)
b. they (3)
c. they ( 4)
B.Text Exploration
(07pts)
1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following.
a. slim (1)
b. healthy (3)
c. inside (4)
2. Add two more words to each list of words.

consum
er
tasting
never
soda
trader
Eating
Generally
pizza
3. Complete sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A.

a.
Unless we act now, half of the children will be clinically

obese.
b.
a.
b.
a.
b.
If
we ..............................................................................................
He said, we must avoid junk food.
He said that ......................................
It is possible to buy and eat fresh food.
We ..........................................................
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their

final S.
advertisers - cooks - diseases - promotes - newspapers packages
5. Complete the following dialogue.
A: What have we got for lunch, mum?
B: .............................................................
A: But you know that I hate vegetables.
B:. .............................................................
A: Well, you adults always say that.
B: ........................................................
A: In fact, it is so tasty to eat junk food.
B: .............................................................
A: Dont worry mum, Im still young.
B: ............................................................
Part 2. Written expression
(5 pts)
Topic 1.
The next decades are likely to bring about radical changes in
our life styles. Fast food and junk food are invading our
houses.
In a short paragraph, say why this happens and what
consequences of such changes are.
Topic 2.
Are you personally concerned about the food you eat?
Name, in a short paragraph, the foods you wont eat and give the
reasons why.
S/M/GE
PART ONE:
READING
points)
A. COMPREHENSION
(15
(08pts)
The story is one of tragedy and fraud. It started in May 1981, when
travelling salesmen in Northern and central Spain started selling cheap olive
oil. They guaranteed that it was pure, and had sold vast quantities around
Madrid, Valladolid and Leon, before anyone realized that it was wrong.
Like most Mediterranean countries, Spain uses olive oil in its cooking.
When people started falling ill in May, nobody suspected that it was the
cooking oil which was the cause of the illness. It was a medical mystery:
doctors and scientists were completely baffled by the spread of the disease.
There were several theories about what was happening. At first, it
was thought that bad fish had caused food poisoning, and later, that it was
rotten fruit. It was until June that childrens doctor in Madrid made the
connection between the sickness and the oil. Immediately, the government
started issuing public warnings, and offered to take any suspect oil, giving
pure oil exchange. This stopped the spread of the poison. But it was too late
for the thousands of people who had already eaten the contaminated
substance. People who had been affected could not eat or sleep, had pains all
over their body, suffered headaches and fevers, and had difficulty in
breathing. Some of them even died.
Doctors and scientists were still not sure what the poison was. The
most popular theory was that a Spanish company imported some industrial
oil from France, and tried to remove the impurities by boiling it at 200C.
They mixed it with a small amount of olive oil to give it a taste, and then sent
it to the salesmen to sell as pure olive oil. When they boiled the oil, however,
they created a new substance, which was poisonous and unknown to the
medical authorities. At one time, twenty thousand people in Spain were
analyzing the oil, trying to find a cure for the poison. By March 1982, they
had still not found a way of curing the illness caused by the oil. The Spanish
health Ministry admitted that all antidotes so far tried had been unsuccessful.
While the medical authorities were carrying out the various analyses, the
police arrested fourteen people suspected of being responsible for the oil
poisoning.
Adapt
ed from Modern English International
Number 5, May 1982
1. Choose the letter that best completes the sentence.
The text is...
a.
b.
descriptive.
narrative.
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Many Mediterranean countries consume olive oil.

Food poisoning was caused by bad fish.
All the contaminated people died.
By March 1982, doctors were unable to cure the disease.
Keep cool
LE
Part One. Reading
(14 pts )
A)
Comprehension.
(07pts)
Read the text carefully then do
the activities below.

Love Advice
"Love is a feeling that comes from the heart and changes our lives forever..."
Helen Grant
Love is special and love is precious. It comes in our lives like a soft breeze
and things change forever. So when something is so valuable, we should
make sure it stays with us forever. But as it is said the path of true love never
runs smooth.
So here we are with some simple suggestions to help make your love life
smooth and happy. Our love advice is simply a step in helping you see the
stronger and the positive side of your relationship. Sometimes minor
arguments can lead to a lifetime of heartbreak. But it doesn't have to be that
way.
With these practical and simple love advice, you can work your way
around nearly of any crisis. So don't give up yet. And better, strengthen your
love bonds; as love is richer than all the gold put together and more beautiful
than the nature itself.
Build a Bridge of Communication
The best way to enhance any relationship is through communication. If
there is open communication there is hardly any room for misunderstanding
or secrets. You will feel free and your love life will only turn towards the
positive side.
But never use words to hurt someones feeling. Words leave a lasting
impression whether positive or negative. So speak only good things. And
even if you are angry, take control and speak after your anger has subsided.
Let your heart do the talking not the ego or the anger.
Listen to Your Sweetheart

Communication and listening go hand in hand. So understand the
importance of both. When your sweetheart wants to say something, give
him/her your undivided attention. If you feel you are completely stressed out
and cant give your 100% then say it politely like, sweetheart can I freshen
up and then we can sit and talk? Shell surely respect you for being honest.
See the situation and react appropriately.
When you are listening, make sure your body as well as your mind is
there. You cant be doing justice to your relationship if you are thinking about
something else. An occasional nodding of the head will reassure your partner
that you understand what he/she is saying.
Praise Your Partner
Praising goes a long way. Most of the time the person we love hear
praises least. So remember to praise your beloved once in a while. Leave
small thank you chits to show your appreciation. When among friends and
family praise him/her for being considerate and helpful. After all even the
smallest gesture is an expression of love that should be reciprocated
whenever possible.
Say "I am Sorry"
Saying sorry to anybody is never easy. Most of the times our pride comes
in our way. But these three simple words are very effective, easily when it can
save from building lot of resentment.
The next time you have a fight, and you are at the wrong end say these
simple three words. If you are finding it difficult to say it in person, take some
help. You can write a big sorry note and pin it on the wall. Sorry cards and
flowers are also a good way to show that you really mean what you are
saying. Let love be the only feeling that you two share, not resentment and
misunderstanding.
So keep reading these love advice and change your relationship for the
better. Be together always
International Herald Tribune
February 14
1-
Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.
1.
Love is ...
a. as precious as gold
b. more precious than gold
2.
Lovers should ...
a. listen but dont talk
b. communicate and listen
listen .
3.
To say I am sorry can ...
a. save your relationship
b. break your relationship
relationship
c. invaluble
c. talk but dont
c. weaken your
2-
1.On which occasion did Helen Grant write Love Advice ?

2.What pieces of advice does Helen Grant give to lovers ?
3.Love is compared to a soft breeze, why ?
4.What is it so important for lovers to praise each other ?
5.What do you think of Helen Grants pieces of advice ? Are they
helpful ? Add one more piece of advice for a good relationship .
3-
Give the general idea of the text.
B)
Text Exploration.
(07pts)
2Find in the text words whose defintions follow.

a. Failure to understand rightly
b. To give and receive in return
c. A strong feeling to raise voice and shout
3-
Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives?

Adjectives
1.
Humourous
2.
Furious
3.
Anxious
4.
Embarrassed
5.
Affectionate
Nouns
4Combine the following sentences with the words given in brackets.

1.I havent seen Jack for so long. I totally forgot how he looks like.
( such ..that..)
2.He popped the question and she said yes. Frederick is over the moon.
(consequently)
3.You convince them. Your arguments are strong enough. ( provided that)
4.Nadia hasnt taken a decision about her future. What is she waiting for?
(Its high time)
5Express the following sentences differently.
1. I love you so much !
* Jack declared to Ann that ..........................................
2. The couple is buying wedding rings
* Wedding rings....................................................................
6Circle the silent letter in each of the following words.
1. psychology
2. Knot
3. Could
4. Whose
looking
6. whistle
5.
Part Two : Written Expression ( 06 pts )

Topic 1.
You have just heard that a friend of yours has just divorced. Write a letter to
him expressing your deepest sympathy.
Topic 2.
Your have certainly watched a successful film. Write a film review about it and
say
what you liked most
Harmony
Part1: Reading
A. Comprehension
(14points)
(7points)
Harmony, this is how I would refer to the world today. You may say I live
in a dream world and that the world around us is rotting and in a real turmoil.
You may be right, but I am against such negative attitudes. Why do you
always focus on those who make war and not on those who devote their lives
for a shadow of peace?
Just look around you for a second and see how everything in the
universe works in harmony. Seasons come and go in total harmony; insects
work in harmony, sun and moon, day and night, colors at sunrise and sunset.
Its up to us to learn to live in harmony, it is in our diversity: we should learn
to shift from color to color, from culture to culture, from religion to religion
with no fright, no taboos and no hesitation. In our diversity, lies all our
strength.
It is said in the Coran that God endowed angels with reason and
animals with instinct. But He endowed Man with both. So we have the choice
either to rise to the level of angels and create a spirit of harmony, forgiveness
and reconciliation, or to lower to the level of animals and act as barbarians
and primitives as a philosopher said, if doing Good, Man is better than angels,
however, if doing bad he is worse than animals.
Once I was asked what the word Eldora do meant to me. Everybody
had the same answer, its a place where people can make money and
become wealthy. I do not think Eldora do is a land of treasure; it is rather a
state of spirit. When there is harmony between you and your spirit, you see
beauty where everybody else sees only ugliness, you see love where others
see only hatred and you see serenity where others see only conflict; make
peace with yourself and you will see only harmony.
By Miss. R. Bougarra
Mustapha Haddam High School, Oran

1.
Are the following statements true or false? Justify your answers from
the text.
a) The writer finds the world around us rotting and in a real turmoil.
b) We are strong thanks to our diversity.
c) God endowed Man with reason and instinct.
d) Many people consider Eldora do as a place of poverty.
2.

a) How does the writer find the world?
b) What examples does she give to explain her point of view?
c) How can we keep harmony in the world?
d) How does the writer express her positive attitude?
3.

a) he (3)
b) it (4)
4. Give a suitable title to the text.
B. Text Exploration
1.
Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the following.

a)
2.
agreement (1) b) power (2)

wealth (4)
c) wisdom (3)
d)

following.
a)
3.
(7points)
agree with (1)

poor (4)
b) nothing (2)
c) devils (3)

Verb
Noun
Adjective
Example:
harmonize
harmony
harmonious
to devote
hatred
d)
4.
Combine the following sentences with the words given in brackets.
1. My friend is very pessimistic. She lost all the chances to succeed in her life.
(....so ..that..)
2. Our teacher is a positive man. All the students love him.
(......such....that.....).
3. You convince them. Your arguments are strong enough. (provided that)
4. Your son hasnt taken a decision about his future. What is he waiting for?
(Its high time)
5.

syllables.
religion dream serenity culture

One
syllable
6.
Two
syllables
Three
syllables
Four
syllables
Fill in the gaps with four words from the list below.
Hatred - becomes - success way - failure side
A positive attitude leads to happiness and .. and can change

your whole life. If you look at the bright ..of life, your whole life
becomes filled with light. This light affects not only you and the
.you look at the world, but also your whole environment and the
people around you. If it is strong enough, it .. contagious.
Part2. Written Expression.
(6points)
Either topic1. Using the ideas below, write a composition of about 100
words on the following topic.
The benefits of a positive attitude.
-
Helps achieving goals and attaining success.

Success achieved faster and more easily.
More happiness.
More energy.
Greater inner power and strength.
The ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others.
Fewer difficulties encountered along the way.
- The ability to surmount any difficulty.

- Life smiles at you.
- People respect you.
Or topic 2.
Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
Joseph Addison said: Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery,
by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.
Explain Joseph Addisons saying with real examples from your own
experience in life.
The Air Gown Here

PART 1. READING
(15 points)
A. COMPREHENSION
points)
(8

The Air Gown Here
Gil Alicea is Puerto Rican-American. He lives in South Bronx in New York. USA.
You find a lot of crime, violence and drugs there. Gils mother and little sister
both died of AIDS. His father is in jail. When he was 16 years old, Gil wrote a
book about his life:
We always did crazy and dangerous things. We rode on top of elevators and
hung on the backs of buses. I also used to fight a lot. I usually picked a
regular, someone I wanted to fight every time I saw him. It was something I
did, but now I dont know why.
I like my Math teacher, Big Bird. He understands that boys are a bit wild. I
go to a trade school. There are not many girls at my school.
I like to play basketball. Im good, but I didnt get on the team. I was too
nervous when I tried. I get nervous when people expect something from me.
I like girls, and they like me. Im funny and smart, and I like to listen to them.
A good piece of advice to boys: be yourself. Girls like that.
I have lost many friends. They are not dead, but I never see them anymore.
They do things I dont do anymore. I dont use drugs and I dont party. I miss
them for the fun we had. I want to grow up, and they
dont.
Shortcut from The Air down Here by Gil Alicea
1.
What type of text is the reading passage ?

a) descriptive
b)narrative
c) expository
2.
a.
Gils mother wrote a book about his life.
b.
Gils sister died of AIDS.
c.
Gils father is in prison.
d.
Big Bird is Gils best friend.
e.
They used to play crazy games together.
f.
Girls like Gil because he is smart and funny.
3.
In which paragraph is it mentioned that Gil was sixteen when he wrote
a book about his life?
4.
a)
there (1):
(4):
5.
b) someone (2):
c)Big Bird (3):
d) them
a.
How is life in South Bronx?
b.
Why does Gil miss his old friends?
B.TEXT EXPLORATION
points)
(7
1. a) Find in the text a word closest in meaning to: passed away (1)
b) Find in the text a word whose definition follows:
feel unhappy at the absence of someone (4)
2.
Complete sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a

a. I regret having hurt your feelings.
b. If only I.
3.
Combine the following sentences with the connectors provided.

a. He is bad tempered. He has no friends. (So..that)
b. Big Bird was a wonderful teacher. All the mates liked him.
(Suchthat)
4.
noun
Example: life
verb
to live
Adjective
Lively
Love
..
to think
5.
s

feelings, emotions, wishes, regrets
/s/
6.
/z/
/iz/
Fill in the gaps with words from the list below:
school made arrested - part

Gil Alicea lives in the South Bronx area of New York where drug-dealing, gang
warfare and violence are a1 of everyday life. His father
was2for armed robbery. He was at a 3 for
troubled inner-city children. When he was sixteen, he wrote a book about his
life which 4..him almost a national hero.
PART 2. WRITTEN EXPRESSION
(5 points)

Either Topic 1
Love is being happy for the other person when they are happy,
Being sad for the other person when they are sad,
Being together in good times,
Being together in bad times,
Write a short paragraph of (60 words) giving your opinion. You can use the
following notes:
-
Love is not just receiving but giving to others
sharing with them all that is good and all that is bad
Help/ listen/ comfort/ understand..
Or topic 2
What are the happiest days of your life? It is often said that school days are
the happiest days of our life. What do you think?
A Life of Adventure
PART 1. READING
(15 points)
A.
COMPREHENSION
(7points)
A Life of Adventure
As a British child in India, I grew up in bright sunshine and with lots of space
around me. There was danger and excitement everywhere, and of course,
there were a lot rules. My brother and I had to be very careful. The sun was
so hot that our mother didnt let us play outside without our topees- or
jungle hats. All our clothes were very uncomfortable. We wanted to wear the
same clothes as the Indian children but we always had to look British.
Animals were a real problem. Our parents never let us go into the bathroom
on our own because snakes used to come in through a hole in the wall.
Because of rabies, our parents thought dogs were more dangerous than
snakes or scorpions and they didnt let us have a pet dog or even touch
someone elses dog. Ants were a problem too. There was so many that my
mother made us keep all our possessions on shelves. The ants used to eat
through everything they found on the ground- books, clothes and furniture!
I have some wonderful memories. In extremely hot weather our parents let us
sleep outside on the lawn. We loved it because the nights were so beautiful.
There were so many stars we could read by their light. The rain too was
wonderful. Sometimes it was so heavy that it came through the roof and we
used to go to bed with an umbrella over our heads! One year, my father gave
us permission to go with him on a tiger hunt. It was marvelous. We also
learned to ride ponies, elephants and camels!
I had so much fun that when I had to go to school in England, at the age of
ten, I found English life quite unexciting. I had nothing in common with the
other children at school. To me, India was a land of adventure, something I
wanted to go back to, something I would never forget.
Extract from Grace Cooks A Life of

Adventure
1.
a) descriptive
b) narrative
c) expository
2.
a.
Grace was ten when she went to live in India.
b.
The children had to follow rules.
c.
They were dressed like Indian children.
d.
They enjoyed playing with their pet dog.
e.
Grace prefers life in England.
f.
She missed her early childhood.
3.
In which paragraph is it mentioned that she keeps wonderful memories
from India?
4.
a)
topees (1)
5.
a.
Why were there a lot of rules?
b.
How did Grace feel when she went to England? Why?
b) they (2)
c) their (3)
d) something (4)
B.
TEXT EXPLORATION
(8points)
1.
a) Find in the text a word closest in meaning to
b)
Find in the text a word opposite in meaning to
c)
Find in the text a word whose definition follows
souvenirs (3)
forbade us (3)
exciting and dangerous situation (4)
2.
Verb
Example:
excite
to
To endanger
Noun
excitement
Adjective
exciting
. ..
joyful
3.
Combine the following sentences with the connectors provided to you.
a.
Life in India was exciting. Grace would never forget it. ( so. That)
b.
Grace found life in England unexciting. It was her hometown. (although)
4.
a.
I strongly advise you to read A Life of Adventure. Its so thrilling!
b.
You
a.
You ought to express your feelings.
b.
If I were you,
5.
Match the pairs that rhyme.
Love
Sad
Mad
annoy
Assertive
aggressive
Enjoy
6.
Dove
A:
B: No, people who dont have affinities cant become friends.
A:
B: because everyone is attracted to a person that resembles him.
A: ...
B: according to me best friends are those who
(5points)

Either topic 1.
Most people keep fond memories of their childhood. Try to think back on the
happy days when you were a child and tell about some vivid recollections.
You can narrate about
-
the house where you were born,
your friends
your classmates
your school
your teachers.
Or topic 2.
Do you think youth is the best period in life? Write a paragraph relating real
examples from your own experience in life.

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Suggested Types of Tasks for Baccalaureate Paper

Choosing (all streams) / giving the general idea of the text

Answering multiple choice questions

True / false statements

Locating the right paragraph

Filling the table with information from the text

Putting ideas in the right order according to their occurrence

Answering comprehension questions

Choosing (all streams) / giving a title to the text (LLE)

Identifying type of discourse

Identifying type of text

Matching words from the text with their definitions

Finding words in the text whose definitions are given

Forming words adding the right affixes

Deriving nouns, adjectives, verbs

Giving opposites keeping the same roots

Giving opposites, synonyms to words from the text

Combining statements with connectors provided

Asking questions to the underlined words

Paraphrasing with prompts given

Supplying the correct form(s) of the verbs in a given passage

Matching pairs that rhyme

Classifying words according to final ed / s

Underlining the silent letters

Weak and strong form

filling gaps with a number of words

re ordering scrambled sentences into a paragraph with or

matching statements from A with statements from B

Circle the letter (a, b or c ) that best completes statements A, and B.

A. The text is...

Answer the following questions according to the text.

a. What made King Hammurabi a successful ruler?

1. Find words, phrases, or expressions in the text whose definitions follow.

4. Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

a. Hammurabi died. Nabopolassar ruled the city of Babylon. (after)

b. Nabopolassar made great efforts to make Babylon a true empire.

PART TWO: Written Expression

natural disasters ...

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Each of the civilizations of the past contributed in a way or another to

The Fields of their Innovations

3 . Reorder the following sentences according to their occurrence in the

societies in various fields .

Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.

Form nouns by adding the following suffix -ing or -ment

Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Complete the following dialogue.

Read the text carefully and then do the activities.

Extract from Grace Cooks A Life of

Say whether the following statements are true or false.

Grace was ten when she went to live in India.

The children had to follow rules.

They were dressed like Indian children.

They enjoyed playing with their pet dog.

Grace prefers life in England.

She missed her early childhood.

What do the underlined words in the text refer to?

Answer the following questions according to the text.

Why were there a lot of rules?

How did Grace feel when she went to England? Why?

a) Find in the text a word closest in meaning to

Find in the text a word opposite in meaning to

Find in the text a word whose definition follows