Final Exam ‑ December 2023

Global Studies ‑ 3rd Year

Name: ...........................................................................................

Reading Section (14 pts.)

A) Read the article and answer the questions on the next page. (8 pts)
1. What does the writer mean when he says ‘it depends on the caring ability of human beings’
(line 64)?
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2. What does the writer mean by ‘instead of figh ng for’ (line 74)? Why is ‘figh ng’ an effec ve word
to use?
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3. Analyse the way the writer concludes by saying ‘enjoy this planet in the same way we do today’
(line 83).
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4. What conclusions are drawn? Use examples from the text to explain why you think this.
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B) Choose the correct answer from A, B, C, or D. (6 pts.)

1. What does the text mainly discuss regarding the world's popula on growth?
A) Its historical perspec ve
B) Its impact on the environment
C) The scien fic innova ons contribu ng to it
D) The impact on life expectancy

2. How many people were living on Earth approximately before the popula on started growing
rapidly?
A) 500 million
B) 1 billion
C) 3 million
D) 6 million

3. What helped increase life expectancy during the Industrial Revolu on?
A) Increased natural disasters
B) More factories and pollu on
C) Migra on to rural areas
D)Cleaner environment and fewer diseases

4. When did the world's popula on reach six billion?

A) In 1987
B) In 1999
C) In late‑2011
D) In the mid‑twen eth century

5. What is highlighted as the greatest challenge posed by the world's growing popula on?
A) Environmental conserva on
B) Urbaniza on
C) Technological advancements
D) Resource management

6. What does the text emphasize as a cri cal factor in addressing popula on and resource challenges?
A) Government‑led ini a ves
B) Industrial innova ons
C) Individual responsibility and be er choice
D) Migra on to smaller areas
Vocabulary Section (16 pts.)
A) Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Not all words will be used.

MOTIVATION ‑ AMBITIOUS – AGGRESSIVE – GENDER – ESTABLISH – STATUS ‑

OBSERVED ‑ DISCIPLINE – INTERACT ‑ TREAT ‑ REPLACE ‑ BEHAVIOUR ‑ CONFLICT

1. It's important to maintain _______________________ in your daily rou nes to achieve your goals.
2.Some mes, ______________________ arises when people have differing opinions or desires.
3. To create a stable environment, it's necessary to ______________________ rules and expecta ons.
4. In some situa ons, new technology might ______________________ older methods or tools.
5. In social se ngs, people o en seek recogni on and high __________________.
6. Some animals can display _________________ behavior when defending their territory.
7. A(n) ______________________ individual o en sets high goals and works hard to achieve them.

B) Complete the following text with the words below. There are some extra words you don’t
need to use.

ALTERNATIVE – PRESERVE – WORLDWIDE – HARMFUL – AWARENESS –

EARN A LIVING – RENEWABLE ‑ DESCEND ‑ CRUCIAL ‑ CURRENTLY ‑
COMFORT – VITAL ‑ SHRINK ‑ GENERATED

In today's world, travel and tourism have become a ________________ (1) phenomena,
a rac ng adventurers and explorers seeking an _________________ (2) to the usual ac vi es
everyone does. When exploring new places, it's __________________ (3) to possess prac cal
skills that enable one to adapt and survive in diverse environments. Understanding how to create
shelter, source food, and navigate through unfamiliar landscapes becomes
__________________ (4) when venturing off the beaten path. However, too many tourists can
lead to the ______________ (5) of natural habitats and even the disappearance of local
tradi ons.
___________________ (6) of the impact travelers have on the places they visit is an
essen al aspect of responsible tourism. It's __________________ (7) a delicate balance
between sa sfying tourists’ curiosity and ensuring the preserva on of local cultures and
ecosystems. Many communi es depend on tourism to ________________________ (8),
forming partnerships with visitors to share their heritage and way of life.
The comfort and safety of adventurers in remote loca ons o en depend on their ability to
be conscious of the available supplies. Using ___________________ (9) resources and adap ng
to the environment is the key and ensures a more sustainable travel experience.

Good Luck!
Grammar Section (15 pts.)

A) Write a different version of the following sentences. You MUST turn each of them in either a
Rela ve, a Passive Voice or a Condi onal clause. Write between 2 AND 5 WORDS in each gap.
DO NOT CHANGE the word given. (8 pts.)

1. A chemist's is a shop that sales medicines. YOU

A chemist's is a shop _________________________________ medicines.

2. We’ll probably eat out. I think we have enough money. ENOUGH

If we have __________________________________________________________________ eat out

3. My friend invited many people. His house is huge. HOUSE

My friend, ___________________________________, invited many people.

4. No one has seen Agos since the day of the party. SINCE
Agos ___________________________________________________ the day of the party.

5. She won’t travel to France because her French is not good. TRAVEL
She __________________________________ France, if she spoke be er French.

6. She´s the nurse. She looked a er me. LOOKED

She’s the nurse _________________________ me.

7. William the Conqueror built the castle in the 11th century. BY

The castle __________________________________ William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

8.He was sick because he ate too much. BEEN

He ________________________________________ sick if he hadn't eaten so much.

B) Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use narra ve tenses. (7 pts.)

When Professor Sutcliffe, the famous archaeologist, 1.…………….........……….. (invite) me to take

part in his expedi on to find a lost city in South America, I didn’t hesitate to accept his invita on.
Sutcliffe2. …………….............……… (discover) an ancient map showing the exact posi on of the city.
In fact, most of Sutcliffe's colleagues in Cambridge either believed that such city had never existed
or 3.……….........………. (feel) that it 4.……….......………............……. (vanish) a long me ago and
5. …………….............……….. (become) simply a legend. According to the Professor, the builders of
the city 6.……………………… (hide) it among the mountains in order to protect its immense riches,
which consisted mainly of gold and precious stones. He 7. …………..........………….. (believe) that the
modern inhabitants s ll kept themselves apart from the rest of mankind for the very same
reason. So when we 8.…………….......…….. (set off) on a cool April morning towards the unknown,
each of us 9. …………………….….......…… (look forward) to exci ng discoveries. For a week we
10.……………......…………… (climb) higher and higher, following the map, which Sutcliffe studied
from me to me. Then one morning, while we 11.…………….........…………. (rest) near a valley, we
12………………......……….. (no ce) that a man on a horse 13……………...........……….. (wave) at us from
the other side of the valley. A rider whose clothes 14 …………………...................(shine) like gold!'
Writing Section (25 pts)
D) Choose ONE of the following tasks and write about 200 words.
Op on 1: Cause‑effect Essay
Explore the impact of tourism on the environment. Iden fy the causes of environmental degrada on
due to tourism ac vi es such as deforesta on, pollu on, or habitat destruc on. Analyze the effects on
ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources.

Op on 2: Descrip ve Narra ve Essay

Recount a me when you or someone you know lost something valuable. Describe the events using
narra ves tenses detailing the emo ons, the search, and the eventual discovery or resolu on.

Op on 3: Opinion Essay
Express your opinion on the significance of including environmental educa on in school curricula.
Discuss why understanding environmental issues is crucial for younger genera ons and how it can
shape a more sustainable future.

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