Second Term English Test

CLASSES: 2ASG1

Reading Comprehension: Read the text carefully. Then answer the questions:

For many of us, the concept of pollution is limited to nature. However, noise that tends
to disrupt the natural rhythm of life is a type of pollution. Noise pollution is defined as
sounds, or noises, that are loud, annoying and harmful to the ear. Noise pollution can come
from sources such as jet airplanes, constant droning of traffic, motorcycles, high-power
equipment, electrical machinery, or loud music.

Noise pollution is considered a real threat to the environmental health and requires a
legal intervention because it can be harmful. Loud sounds can damage the ear, not only in
humans, but also in animals. If the intensity of sound is very large, it can harm human and
animal ears, and do damage to physical structures. It can also cause hearing problems,
sleeping disorder, and cardiovascular diseases.

To reduce noise pollution social awareness programs should be taken up to educate the
public about the causes and effects of noise pollution. Factories and industries should be
located far from the residential areas.

Part One: A/ Reading Comprehension: (8pts)

1- The text is about: (0.5pt)
A- Types Of Pollution.
B- Causes and Effects of Noise Pollution.
C- Air Pollution.
2- Say whether the following statements are "true" or "false":( 2pts)
A- The concept of pollution is limited to nature.
B- Noise pollution is harmful.
C- Noise pollution harms only human ears.
D- Cardiovascular diseases are one result of noise pollution.
3- Answer the following question from the text :( 4pts)
A-what is noise pollution?

b- What are the causes of noise pollution according to the text?

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c- Is noise pollution harmful? Justify ?

d- What are the solutions to reduce noise pollution?

4- What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1.5pt)

That (1) = . it (2) = ..
It (2) = ..
B/ Text Exploration:
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1pt)
Harm (2) =
To minimize (3) =
2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following: (1pt)
Silence ..
Harmless ..
3-Fill in the blanks: (1pts)
verb noun adjective
. polluted
4-Complete the second sentence to mean the same as the first one: (3pts)
1: a- High-power equipment and electrical machinery can cause noise pollution.
b- Noise pollution....................................................................................................
2: a- Loud sounds will damage the human ear.
b- The human ear
3: a- noise pollution causes sleeping disorder and cardiovascular diseases.
b- Sleeping disorder and cardiovascular diseases .
5- Mark the intonation in the underlined words in this sentence :( 1pt)
Noise pollution can come from sources such as: jet airplanes, motorcycles, electrical
machinery, loud music..
Part Two: Written Expression: (5pts)
Fill in the gaps with these words: pollution - children - harsh loud - old - noise-

Sound pollution also called as .. pollution is a disturbance of silent environment

with . .. noises. This is mostly due to automobile sounds, the audio systems
used for fun or public speeches, temples, mosques, churches etc. This . has severe
impact especially on . people, small.. Even horn from vehicles and industrial
sirens also contribute to this noise pollution.
 ANSWERS
Part One: A/ Reading Comprehension: (8pts)
1- The text is about: Causes and Effects of Noise Pollution.
2- Say whether the following statements are "true" or "false":( 2pts)
A- False B- true C- false D- true.
3- Answer the following question from the text :( 4pts)
Noise pollution is defined as sounds, or noises, that are loud, annoying and harmful to the ear.
b- Noise pollution can come from sources such as jet airplanes, constant droning of traffic,
motorcycles, high-power equipment, electrical machinery, or loud music.
c- Yes, it is. Loud sounds can damage the ear, not only in humans, but also in animals. If the
intensity of sound is very large, it can harm human and animal ears, and do damage to
physical structures. It can also cause hearing problems, sleeping disorder, and cardiovascular
diseases.
d- To reduce noise pollution social awareness programs should be taken up to educate the
public about the causes and effects of noise pollution. Factories and industries should be
located far from the residential areas.
4- What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1.5pt)
That = noises it= noise pollution. It = intensity of sound.
B/ Text Exploration:
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1pt)
Harm (2) = damage.
To minimize (3) = reduce.
2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following: (1pt)
Silence noise.
Harmless harmfull.
3-Fill in the blanks: (1pts)
verb noun adjective
To pollute pollution polluted
4-Complete the second sentence to mean the same as the first one: (3pts)
1: b- Noise pollution can be caused by High-power equipment and electrical machinery
2: b- The human ear will be damaged by loud sounds.
3: b- Sleeping disorder and cardiovascular diseases are caused by noise pollution.
5- Mark the intonation in the underlined words in this sentence :( 1pt)
Noise pollution can come from sources such as: jet airplanes up, motorcyclesup, electrical
machineryup, loud musicup..
Part Two: Written Expression: (5pts)
Fill in the gaps with these words: pollution - children - harsh loud - old - noise-

Sound pollution also called as noise pollution is a disturbance of silent environment with
harsh loud noises. This is mostly due to automobile sounds, the audio systems used for fun or
public speeches, temples, mosques, churches etc. This pollution has severe impact especially
on old people, small children. Even horn from vehicles and industrial sirens also contribute to
this noise pollution.