THE FIRST TERM TEST

LEVEL: 3rd year classes. DURATION: 1 hour

Piracy has always existed across the internet. However, since the Invention of high-speed
internet technologies, computer users are able to pirate material at such an alarming pace that it has
turned into a major concern for business.
Computer users have limited resources and content to access at their fingertips. They can do
this almost instantly thanks to the high-tech internet services. These are the most important reasons
why computer users can pirate software in the first place.
Individuals have many reasons why they choose to pirate software and media. The most
common excuse for downloading anything, whether it is music or software, is because of the price.
Common business software such as the Microsoft Office package (Which includes Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher) can cost up $600. If the individual was faced with achieving at
task for any business, he would do right purchasing a Microsoft Office package at that price.
However, he might find it easier and more beneficial to get it for little or no money at all. Very often,
only a few admit, it is piracy.

Exercise 01: Answer the following questions about the above passage: (5pts)
a) Is piracy across the internet is something new?
b) What made computer users able to pirate material ?
c) Is the Microsoft Office Package cheap ?
d) How can the effects of piracy be negative on business ?
e) Give a title to the short text

Exercise 02: Match words in column A with their definitions in column B. (5pts)

A- words B- Definitions
1. Corruption a) The illegal nonpayment or underpayment of tax.
2. Tax evasion b) Favouritism shown or patronage granted to relatives, as in
3. Counterfeiting business.
4. Smuggling c) To make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud; forge
5. Nepotism d) Lack of integrity or honesty ,use of a position of trust for dishonest
gain
e) To import or export without paying lawful customs charges or duties.

Exercise 03: Classify the following words according to the number of syllables. (4pts)
Faced - damage - bribe- existed – corrupt- turned- reasons- ethical

1 syllables 2 syllables 3 syllables or more

Exercise 04: Express wishes and pay attention to Tenses. (4pts)

1) I never win at Tennis.
2) It is raining hard.
3) I did not go to the Cinema.
4) I cannot go to the party.

Exercise 05: Link the pairs of sentences using( provided that/ as long as) with the correct
form of the verbs in brackets. (2pts)
a) I (lend) you the book.
b) You (promise) to give me it back next week.

a) You (can) go to the party.

b) You (come) back before midnight.
Good luck