exams 2009-2010

Name :………………………………………..……………Class :………………………….Nbr :……………

I – Reading comprehension: (15 marks)

1 – Tick the right alternative: (1 mark)

The text is:

A narration of a personal life experience

A narration of a famous person’s life experience

A narration of a fictional story

2 – The following statements are false; correct them with reference to the text. (3 marks)

A – Monica started travelling since her childhood.

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B – Visiting Egypt, Monica had no idea about the country.

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C – Monica fulfilled her dream of visiting her country of origin.

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3 – Fill out the table below with the right information from the text. (3 marks)

Countries

Main features

Egypt

Turkey

India

4 – Pick out four adjectives from the text to show that Monica’s travels were wonderful (2marks)

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5 – Tick the option that best explains the underlined expression. (1 mark)

+ It makes you catch your breath. (parag. 5) Feel very tired and helpless

Feel dazzled and breathless

Feel disappointed and upset

6 – Which words in the text do have the same meaning as the following? (2 marks)

A – Queer (parag.1) = …………………………………………..

B – Very great (parag.7) = ……………………………………...

S. School of Benikhedache End-of-term test No1 4th form Arts 3&4

Mr. Lassaad Elmahdhi Duration: 2 hours December, 2010

7 – What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 marks)

+ Their (parag.1) = ………………………………………….

+ We (parag.5) = ……………………………………………

8 – What do you think of Monica who visited several places in the world? (1 mark)

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II – Language: (10 marks)

1 – Choose the correct options from the lists on the right to fill in the blanks. (3, 5 marks)

Cultural differences between Japanese and American managers

have presented the biggest (1)………………………….to Japanese

companies investing in America. A seminar for Japanese executives

working in America (2)……………………………………by 25 men,

nearly all of them in identical dark suits.

(3)…………………………….the room’s stifling heating system, they

resolutely refused to remove their jackets. Their coffee break lasted

exactly the scheduled ten minutes. They did not ask any questions until

after they (4)……………………………….to know

(5)…………………………..a bit better at lunch. They were usually

deferential and always polite.

A similar seminar for 25 Americans working for Japanese subsidiaries

in America included eight women. Several of the men removed their

jackets on entering the room. A ten-minute coffee break stretched

beyond 20 minutes. (6).............................................. asked questions and

several aggressively contradicted what the speakers had to say.

(7).................................................between American and Japanese

managers are possible at nearly every encounter.

1 – support / obstacle / precision

2 – was attended / was performed / was

influenced

3 – Although / However / Despite

4 – would get / have got / had got

5 – each other / the other / one another

6 – Participants / Contributors / Experts

7 - Misunderstandings / Problems /

Quarrels.

2 – Put the bracketed words in the correct tense and / or form. (3,5marks)

On September 21, 2004, the Smithsonian Institution’s newest museum opened its doors to the

public. In the early 1990s, museum curators and representatives of Native American nations throughout the

United States (to begin)......................................a dialogue on how the museum could best present an

(accuracy)........................................picture of the indigenous peoples of America. Their aim was to reach

beyond the stereotypes and (falsely)....................................held opinions of Native American culture still

prevalent today by (create)........................................an institution that “illuminates how Native Americans

(perception)........................................their place- spiritually, historically and physically – in the universe”. From

these talks emerged the concept of creating a “living” museum that is in harmony with nature and

(reflection).........................................the influence of nature on Native American culture. In keeping with this

idea, the design of the museum, prepared by a (collaboration)............................................architectural team of

Native Americans and others, was to include rich natural materials, colors, forms, imagery and symbols. The

final result is a state-of-the-art edifice featuring details and patterns that represent the Native universe and the

influences of the natural world that informed these cultures.

3 – Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list below. (3 marks)

Backgrounds / opportunities / lifelong / luxury / suits / enabled / inseparable / delivered

In order to professionally advance and keep an edge, today’s working professionals have recognized

the necessity for.........................................learning. Satisfying the need for highest flexibility caused by busy

schedules and personal demands, distance learning programs have.................................students to construct

unique learning plans and study at a time and speed that ...................................them best. Distance learning is not

new, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. As this venue has evolved, advances in technology and

communications have made cross-border educational..........................................a powerful force in education. The

latest iteration of this trend, online study, increases the availability of distance learning programs, uniting students

from different...........................................and geographies to deliver a richer experience. High quality online and

distance learning education.......................................by innovative institutions such as Swiss Management Center

brought upon a revolution in the European education landscape, igniting a change in our learning habits.

III – Writing: (15 marks)

1 – Use the following notes to write an advertisement about Benikhedache Festival. (5 marks)

March 23 - 25 free attendance variety of activities and traditional games

Folklore exhibitions / discounts final show in the desert fantastic / stunning / culture / discover

Many visitors attend drinks are served during the show. www.B.K-Festival.org.tn

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2 – Topic: (10 marks)

You English friend is planning to visit you to spend a fortnight in your country. Write him / her a letter to tell him

/ her about the program you prepared to make a tour in Tunisia’s most beautiful places.

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Name:..............................................................................................Class:........................................Nbr:...............

I – Reading comprehension: (12 marks)

1 – Tick the right option. (1 mark)

The text tackles the issue of: + lifelong learning

+ Virtual schools

+ University studies

2 – Fill in the table below with information about Brenda. (3 marks)

Her marital status

What she is doing

For which purpose

3 – The following statements are false; correct them with exact details from the text. (3 marks)

A – Brenda complains about lack of relationships online.

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B – Online courses are always free.

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C – Online learners cannot see their teacher while learning.

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4 – Find words in the text which have the same meaning as the following. (2 marks)

+ encompasses (parag.3) =..............................................

+ predicts (parag. 4) =...................................................

5 – What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 marks)

+ Their (parag. 3) =...................................................

+ She (parag. 4) =.....................................................

6 – What did Brenda achieve from her studies? (1 mark)

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S. School of Benikhedache End-of-term test No1 4th form sciences 1

Mr. Lassaad Elmahdhi Duration: 2 hours December, 2010