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English First Term Test

Read the following passage and do the activities below
The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere which contains the O3 . This layer absorbs
97 to 99% of the UV (or, ultraviolet) frequency that can damage life on Earth . This means that it
is vital to all creatures . It is located in the lower position of the stratosphere from approximately
15 km to 35 km above Earth . The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists
Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson. Its properties were explored in detail by the British
meteorologist G. M. B. Dobson, who developed a simple spectrophotometer that was used to
measure stratospheric ozone from the ground . Between 1928 and 1958 , Dobson made many
stations to observe the ozone layer . The "Dobson unit" is a measure of the total amount of ozone
in the air . It was named in his honour .

1)- Are there any passive sentences in the text ? If so , how many ?
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2)- Are these sentences True or False ?
The O3 is a kind of gas .
The ozone layer is useful to people, animals and plants .
The ozone layer was discovered by Dobson .
It took Dobson 30 years to build ozone observatories .

3)- Complete these sentences according to the text :

The ozone layer is situated in ..
Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson .in1913 .

4)- Circle the correct synonym :

Damage means : - develop - kill - discover

5)- Write sentence B so as it means the same as sentence A :

A- Dobson developed a spectrophotometer during the last century .
B- A spectrophotometer
A- The ozone layer protects life on Earth .
B- Life on Earth

6)-Re-order the following alphabetically :

Owe Ozone Oxygen Oven O - Oasis

7)- Complete this conversation (You can use information from the text):
Peter : Do you ?
Jim : Yes, it is a kind of gas that protects life on our planet from the UV.
Peter : What does UV mean ?
Jim : ..
Peter : ..?
Jim : It was discovered in 1913 .
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 First Term English Exam
Read the text carefully then answer the questions.

Most human beings seem to be quite unaware that the small blue planet on which we live is
very fragile . Despite warnings , we continue to inflict irreversible damage on it .
The atmosphere , our water resources , the soil , even our food , is all contaminated largely
as a result of our own actions . We create deserts and create floods by destroying our forests . Our
homes and workplaces are polluted by tobacco we smoke , by harmful particles from the materials
we use and the emanation toxic gases . We can no longer afford to ignore the warnings we are
given by our scientists . If we dont want to condemn our children to a life of peril , it is time for
us to reflect upon the consequences of our daily actions .
Once , the atmosphere was pure . Now the quantity of polluting gases emitted into the
atmosphere exceeds natures capacity to absorb them . The equilibrium is broken and we are
threatened by and ever lengthening list of perils : the green house effect , the gap in the ozone
layer , climatic change , a rise in the sea level .

By France Bequette .
The UNESCO Courrier , March
1989 .

SECTION ONE : Reading & interpreting (15 pts )

1- Chose the best title for the text :
a Our red planet b Our blue planet c Our white planet .
2- The text is an extract from :
a a magazine b a novel a a book .
3- Say whether these statements are true or false .
a - People are interested in protecting the environment
b - The atmosphere is no more clean .
c - Climatic changes are caused by water pollution .
d The destruction of the environment is due to mans carelessness .
4- Answer the following questions according the text.
a- Are most human beings aware that earth is very fragile ?
b- According to the author , what should we do to protect our planet ?
c- Find in the text sentences or expressions that show that pollution is caused by man .

5 - In line 11 (3) , the phrase : into the atmosphere exceeds natures capacity
means :
a - is the same . b - is greater than . c - is lesser than .

6 - Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following.
Conscious (1) - cleaned (2) - reject (3)
7- Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives :
harmful - natural - daily - climatic
8 - Add two more words the following list .
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 dangerous - catastrophic - - .. .
9 - Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Carbon dioxide ( absorb ) by trees . Oxygen then ( release ) into the air and ( breath )
by all human beings .
10 - Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as A :
1. A : We create deserts and floods .
B : Deserts and floods .
2. A : Water mustnt be wasted .
B : We
3. A : Nuclear weapons have been used twice by the U.S.A .
B : The U.S.A .

11 - Mark the intonation on the words in bold with appropriate arrows ( or )

Water is essential to people in many ways . We need water for cooking , bathing ,
transportation and recreation .
12 - Fill in the gaps using the words provided :
environment - together - science - living
Ecology is the .. of how .. creatures and plants exist ..
and depend of each other and on a local . .

SECTION TWO : Written expression ( 05 pts )

Choose ONE of the following topics .
Either topic one : Water is life , write a paragraph in which you suggest
some measures to conserve this resource .
The following notes will help you :
- Building dams .
- water purification .
- Dig wells .
- Organizing campaigns .
Or topic Two :
The Amazon rainforest is considered as the lung of the Earth .
- Imagine that you are a journalist . Write an article in which you address a
message to
people about how to conserve this resource . Use the passive with modals .

Good-Luck

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 Grade level : 2nd Year Experimental Sciences Duration : 1:00h
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Part 1:Reading and Interpreting
Martti Ahtisaari was born in Russia. His father, Oiva Ahtisaari had immigrated to Finland in 1929,
and his mother;Tyyne, moved to Kuopio with her son to escape immediate danger from the war.
Kuopio was where Ahtisaari spent most of his childhood and first attending school at "Kuopion Lyseo".

In 1952, Ahtisaari moved to Oulu with his family to seek employment, he began to study through a
distance-learning course at Oulu teachers' college which enabled him to qualify as a primary-school
teacher in 1959. Ahtisaari speaks Swedish, French, English, and German.

Ahtisaari's job involved training teachers; he became active in non-governmental organizations In 1965.
In November 2005, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan appointed Ahtisaari as a special envoy for the
Kosovo status process .On October 10, 2008 he was announced as that year's recipient of the Nobel Peace
Prize. The award includes a medal, a personal diploma, and 10 million Swedish kronor ($1.4 million) in
prize money.

1- The text is about?

a- Martti Ahtisaatis life ..
b- Noble Prize ..
c- Kosovo status ..

2-Say if the following sentences are true or false :

a- Martti Ahtisaari was born in Finland. .
b- Martti Ahtisaari worked as a primary school teacher.
d- Ahtisaari took the Noble Prize in 2005. .

3- Answer the following questions according to the text :

a- Why Martti Ahtisaaris mother moved to kuopio?

b- How many languages does Martti Ahtisaari speak?

Part 2:Text Exploration
1-Find in the text the words that are synonyms to the following:
Look = ..(2), messenger = (3), prize = (3)
2-Find in the text the words that are opposites to the following:
Peace .(1), late .(1)
3- Say what do the following models express: ability, possibility or offer
1- Can you see what he is doing? .
2-We could build a culture of peace by being more tolerant. ..
3- Can I lend you my book? ..
4-Complete the following sentences with have to or must:
1- respect our grandparents .
2- . study hard in order to have a good future .
3- The students at schools .. not cheat at the exams.

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 Second Term Examination
Second Year Scientific Streams Duration: 2 hours
Exam of English
Part One (15pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities
Text
Charities are independent organizations that help the poor, the homeless, children, old people and
animals.They are involved with human rights, education, medical research and conservation of the environment.
In 1997, there were about 180 000 charities in Britain, with a total income of 18 billion. Many charities
that are now well known throughout the world, such as "Oxfam" and "Amnesty International", began in Britain.
Americans are also enthusiastic supporters of charities. In 1995, they gave over $ 116 billion.
"Oxfam" has aid programmes to help poor people overseas, especially the victims of natural disasters.
Other well-known charities working in Britain include "Barnado's", which helps children, and "Age Concern"
and "Help the Aged" which support old people. "Shelter" provides food and a place to stay for the jobless and
the homeless.
In recent years, the "Telethon" has proved effective method of fund-raising. During an evening of popular
television programmes, television stars ask the public to telephone and promise money to the charities
involved.Other fund-raising activities include ftes and jumbles sales.
( From Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, p.100 )

1. The text is about: (1pt)

a- Natural Disasters
b- Charities
c- The Oxfam Charity.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text . (3pts)
a- Where did "Oxfam" and "Amnesty International" charities occur?
b- How many charities were there in Britain?
c- What do the "Barnado" charity do?

3. Are the following statements Ttrue or False ? (2pts)

a - Charities are governmental organizations that provide aid to people in need.
b -. American don't like charities
c - "Shelter" charity gives jobs and homes to the jobless and the homeless.
d - The "Telethon" is an another way of charity.

4. In which paragraph these ideas re mentioned? (1pt)

a- Each charity has specific activities.

5. Is this text: (1pt)

a- a dialogue.
b- an article.
c- a letter.

6. Find in the text words or expressions opposites to the following. (1pt)

a- young (3 ) b- private (4)

7. Find in the text words or expressions synonyms to the following. (1pt)

a- pledge =(4 ) b- abroad =(3 )

8. What do these words refer to in the text? (1pt)

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 a- They are involved.............. ( 1)
b- ........which helps the children.( 3)

9. Express it differently. (1pt)

a- They say : " The Telethon has proved an effective method of fund-rising"
* They say.............................................................................................
b- They told us that charities were involved with human rights, education, and conservation of the
environment.
*They told us............................................................................................................................................

10. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final "s". (1.5pt)
disasters - rights - chrities - victims - programmes - provides
/s/ /z/ /iz/

11. Re-order the following sentences in order to get a coherent paragraph. (1.5pt)
a- Volunteers stand in busy streets asking members of the public to pu money in a collecting tin.
b- The traditional method of raising money is to organize a flag day.
c- In exchange they are given a sticker to be put on coat lapels.

Part Two ( 5 pts)

Choose one topic from the following:
Topic One
- Use the following notes to say what safety measures do you take before and after an earthquake.
*Plan emergency procedures.
*Don't panic.
*Provide first aid.
* Check for injuries.

Topic Two
- In no more than 6 lines describe a disaster ( an earthquake, a fire, a gas explosion, an accident.......)you
witnessed in your lifetime.

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 The First Term Examination of English
Level: Second year Scientific Streams
Duration: 2 hours

Part One: Reading and Interpreting (15 pts)

Text:

Pollution is a major phenomenon that is destructing all the different parts of our
environment.
The oceans of the world are suffering from a dangerous decrease in vitality. Before
1977, we thought that the greatest danger came from chemical pollution. But we began to
realize that the drop in animals which feed upon the oceans was much bigger than could be
explained by chemical pollution alone. The decline was due to mechanical destructions:
dynamic fishing, or diverting rivers. If all this doesn't change, we will face an awful
catastrophe in the long term.

1- The text is about: 1pt

a) Water pollution.
b) Air pollution.
2- Say whether these statements are True or false, according to the text. 2pts
a) Oceans are suffering from a dangerous problem.
b) Chemical pollution is the only cause of this problem.
c) After 1977, specialists thought that the greatest danger came from
chemical pollution.
d) An end must be put to this problem.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text. 4pts
a) What is the problem that endangers our environment?
b) What could not be explained?
c) What was the other reason for the decline?
d) What will happen if the problem doesn't change?
4- Say in which paragraph the following idea is mentioned? 1pt
_ Chemical and mechanical pollution are the major problems that
must be fought.
5- Match each word with its definition. 1.5pt

Word Definition
- feed - not the same as
- differnt - fact or event known to exist
- phenomenon - give food to

6- Find in the text opposites to the following words. 1.5pt

- increase ..
- smaller
- the rise

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 7- Write the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given. 2pts
a) The world will face an awful problem.
* An awful problem.
b) Man demolished the marine life.
* The marine life...
8- Put the verb between brackets into its correct form. 1pt
* If pollution (to continue) to increase, our environment will be
destroyed.
9- Fill in each gap with the appropriate word from the list below. 1pt
needs _ machines _ to satisfy _ serious
Pollution is a very 1..probelm because most of it comes from2..which
man has invented3his daily4.

Part Two: Written Expression ( 5 pts )

Choose one of the following topics:

Topic 1:
_ Use the following notes to speak about the problem of air pollution
and its consequences.
Notes:
Factories and vehicles release gases into the air.
A hole in the Ozone layer.
People suffer from skin cancer, asthma.
Some plant and animal species are in danger of extinction.

Topic 2:
_ In few lines say what could be done to stop and prevent water
Pollution.

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 Final Term Examination
Second Year Scientific Streams Duration: 2 hours
Exam of English

Part One ( 15pts )

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Text

The good society, the type of society where the welfare of all citizens is ensured, accepts the basic market
system and its managers, but there are some things the market system either does not do well or does badly. In
the good society, these are the responsibility of the state.
Some areas of state action are evident. In no country does the market system provide low-cost housing. This
is a matter of prime importance and must everywhere be a public responsibility. Health care is also a public
responsibility in all civilized lands. No one can be assigned to illness and death because of poverty.
The state has many other essential functions. It must also be borne in mind that many of these parks and
recreational facilities, police, libraries are more needed by the underclass than by the affluent. Those who
attack the services of the state are those who can afford to provide similar services for themselves.
In the good society, there must also be attention to a range of activities that are beyond the time horizons of
the market economy. This is true in the sciences, not excluding medical research. The market system invests for
relatively short-run returns. To support science is pre-eminently the responsibility of the state.

From New Statesman and Society , January 28, 1994

1. Choose the most suitable title for the text. (1pt)

a) The Market System.
b) The Good Society.
c) Types of Societies.

2. Is the text : (1pt)

a) a web article.
b) a letter.
c) a newspaper article.

3. Are the following statements True or False . (2pts)

a) Health care is one of the states responsibilities.
b) The responsibility of the state is to provide only the wealthy with recreational facilities.
c) People who attack the services of the state are those who look for their personal services.
d) The market system invests for long-run returns.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)

a) What does good society mean?
b) Does the state have only one function?
c) What are the activities that are beyond the time horizons of the market economy?

4. In which paragraph it is mentioned that: (1pt)

a) Low-cost housing and health care are important to ensure a good society.
b) The state must help poor people than the rich ones.

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 5. Find in the text the opposites of the following words. (1pt)
a) high-class .3 b) uncivilized 2

6. Find in the text synonyms to the following words. (1pt)

a) rich =.3 b) investigation =.4

7. Replace the following words with new words adding the appropriate prefixes from the list. (1pt)
Prefixes: mis - re - ir - dis
produce again - not responsible - similar - bad understand.

8. Join the following sentences with in order to or in order that. Make the necessary changes. (1pts)
a) Government imposes tariffs.
b) protect the local industry.

9. Turn this sentence into the indirect speech. (1pt)

a) The president says: We have to take many measures to protect the public services.
* The president says that.

10. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word. (1pt)

Words: advanced - agricultural - achievements - depended

Some of the truly important industrial 1. of recent generations the great improvements in
2. productivity, modern air transport, 3 electronics have 4. heavily on
such public investment.

11. Circle the silent letter in each of the following words. (1pt)
market - assigned - who - true .

Part Two ( 5pts )

Choose one of the following topics.

Topic One
* Imagine you are a group of foreign investors interested in opening a business in Tissemsilt. Send a letter to
your consulate to ask for information.
Follow this procedure:
- Opening greeting.
- Introductory sentence.
- Own identification.
- Give details about the information needed.
- Closing greeting.

Topic Two
* Write a short summary of the text.

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 Test 1 Name:
Stream : 2AS/SE

1.This text contains 10 mistakes, find them then give the right correction:
William Shakespeare was a great writter; he was born in 1564 in England. His
father was called John and his mother Mary Arden . William grow up in a modest
familly. As a boy he was calm and never shared his brother ' s games. At school he was
brilliant , but his father asked him to left school and become a farmer. In 1582 he
married Anne Hathaway, which was ten years older than him . They had four childrens.
Two of them died very younger. In 1586 he went to London and work in a theatre, and
he wrote all his playes between 1590 and 1610. Shakespeare ' s most famous books is : '
Romeo and Juliet ' , 'Hamlet ' and ' Macbeth ' . He died in 1616.
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2.Fill in the gaps with : can/could/cant/couldnt/will be able to/have been able to.
a. I . forget the text above, the words are so powerful.
b. Martin Luther King told the police that they do anything to stop him.
c. I hope I make peace in the world very soon.
d.. They have been playing the piano since childhood, and they .. always
.
compose songs of peace, freedom and love.

3. Criticise or apologise using : should have/shouldnt have:

a: She opened my e .mail.
b: She

a. You said I was not pretty.

b. You ..

4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final S

Creatures Companies Takes Diseases Rivers Wastes
/ S / / Z / / IZ /

5. Select the appropriate connector to join the sentences below. In order to / because /
but.
a-Your essay contains some mistakes .The content is good.
....................................................................................................
b- He writes a letter of enquiry to the company .He wants to have more information
about the advertised job.
...
c- He regularly takes the bus to go to school. It is far from his home.
..............................................................................................................................................

6. Write D. (Deduction) or O. (Obligation) next to each sentence :

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 a. I was late for school and I had to take yours. ---------
b. Nobody is answering, they must be out. ---------
c. You cant miss your train, its only 9 oclock. ----------

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