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Adidas-shoes

Adolph Dassler built one of the world's most popular marks of sports shoes, “Adidas”,  'Adi' from Adolf and 'Das' from Dassler. He started working as a cobbler in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He made slippers from old military bags with the help of his sister. As he was a good football player, Dassler began producing training shoes in 1920 when he was only 20 years old. He used his athletic experience and the help of doctors, trainers and coaches and other athletes to better design his shoes. In 1949, Dassler created the first soccer shoe made of rubber and decorated with three stripes. The German National team won in the 1954 World Cup wearing Adi's soccer boots, and hundreds of world records, Olympic medals and World Cup victories stand as a testament to Adi Dassler's life work.

Part One:

Section one (7pts)     

 1_Comprehension             A-Read the text and answer the questions. (3pts)

1- What did Dassler build?                   1-………………………………………..………………………………………..   .

2- What was his job?                           2-………………………..………….……………………………………………    .

3- Were the slippers made of leather?    3- ………………………………...………………………………………..….     .

                                       B- Read the test and write true or false .correct the false ones. (2pts)

1- Dassler was a good tinker. …………..             1-………………………………………………………………………………..  .

2- He began producing shoes when he’s 20. …… 2-………………………………………………………………………………  .

3- The first football shoe was made of rubber.   ……..       3-……………………………………………………………………. 

                                    C- Find in the text words, phrases or expression which synonyms or definitions are. (1pts)

1-                  A group of players  : ………………….

2-                  A circular ornament made of gold given to winners in competitions =………………..

                                            D- Find in the text words, phrases or expressions which opposites are:(1)

1- death ≠…………………                   2- destroyed  ≠…………………….

 Section Two:

2_Mastery Of Language                   A- Mechanics: Add one word to the list. (2.5pts)

                                  A                                B                                              C

                                                  B- Morphology:. complete this table (1.5pts)

                                                    C- syntax: complete with the correct from of the verb. (4pts)

1-                  The first moccasin were (to make) ………….. by American Indians.

2-                  These shoes were (to use) ……………………. for (to ride) ……………….horses.

3-                  They were (to fabricate) …………………. in the Rocky mountains by the Cheyenne.

                   Part Two       Situation Of Integration . Complete with the missing words. (5pts)

Puma is the name of a  ……………. animal and it’s a mark of  …………………… shoes and sportswear, too. It is made ……… Germany. The founder of these …………… shoes is Dassler’s brother. It’s used for ……….  and  competing in different sports.

                                                                                                            All wishes of success.

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The English Channel

Mary Hart is going to swim across the English channel tomorrow. She is going to start from the French coast at five o’clock in the morning. Mary is only fourteen years old and she wants to set up a new world record. She is a strong swimmer and many people feel that she is sure to succeed.

Mary’s father will leave with her in a small boat. Mr. Hart has trained his daughter for years. Tomorrow, he will be watching her anxiously as she swims the long distance to England. Mary intends to take short rests every two hours. She will have something to drink but she will not eat solid food. Most of Mary’s friends will wait for her on the English Coast. Among them will be Mary’s mother who swam the channel herself when she was q young girl.

Part One: 

Section one (7pts)           

1_Comprehension          A-Read the text and answer the questions. (3pts)

1- where is Mary gong to swim?                   1-………………………………………..………………………………………..   .

2- why does she want to swim across the channel?  2-………………………….……………………..………….…………… .

3- will she anything special?    3- ………………………………...………………………………………..….     .

                             B- Read the test and choose the correct letter . (2pts)

1-Mary will start swimming at:   a-

2- He began producing shoes when he’s 20. …… 2-………………………………………………………………………………  .

3- The first football shoe was made of rubber.   ……..       3-……………………………………………………………………. 

                          C- Find in the text words, phrases or expression which synonyms or definitions are. (1pts)

3-                  A group of players  : ………………….

4-                  A circular ornament made of gold given to winners in competitions =………………..

                                            D- Find in the text words, phrases or expressions which opposites are:(1)

1- death ≠…………………                   2- destroyed  ≠…………………….

 Section TWo:

    Mastery Of Language:                           A- Mechanics: Add one word to the list. (2.5pts)

                                  A                                B                               C

                                                          B- Morphology:. complete this table (1.5pts)

                                                          C- syntax: complete with the correct from of the verb. (4pts)

4-                  The first moccasin were (to make) ………….. by American Indians.

5-                  These shoes were (to use) ……………………. for (to ride) ……………….horses.

6-                  They were (to fabricate) …………………. in the Rocky mountains by the cheyenne.

Part Two:  Situation Of Integration .     Complete with the missing words. (5pts)

You’re a very determined person, write what you ‘re going to accomplish either in your professional life or sports or studies.

                                                                                                            All wishes of success.

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BEES 

People have known from ancient times that the insects called bees make delicious honey from the nectar of flowers. There are more than 20,000 species of bees, and they live all over the world but not in cold places.

Bees are flying insects that have short, thick bodies covered with hair and, like all insects, six legs and three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. Most bees are able to fly about 20 kilometres per hour, but they can fly much faster. They have two pairs of wings. 

With three single eyes on top of their heads and two huge compound eyes, bees can see colour and movement. Bats are blind, but bees can see all colours but not the red, and they see ultraviolet, which humans cannot. Bees have no ears, they are deaf, but they can sense where they stand up.

 Part One:

Section one :

1_Reading Comprehension : 

1                                  A-    Read the text and answer the following questions :  (3pts)

1-What do bees make?                1-…………………………………………..………………………    .

2-which place they don’t live in?   2-………………………...………………………….………..……    .

3-How many legs do they have  ? 3-……………………..………………………..…………………..    .

                              B-Write true or false and correct the false statements.  (2.5pts)

1-They have two pairs of fins.            ……. 1-……………………………………………………………  .

2-Their heads are covered with hair.  .…… 2- ……………………………………………………………  .

3- They have  five eyes.                      ……. 3-……………………………………………………………  .

                            C-Lexis :

1-Find in the text words, which definitions are:

          a- ……….. =is someone who cannot see.       b-  …………=is someone who cannot hear.

2-Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following (1pt):

          a- sit down≠…………………..             b-  small ≠……………..

Section Two :               Mastery of language:

1-Mechanics : Add one word to each list (2pts)

2- Morphology :Complete the table (3.5pts)

3-Syntax :    Sort out from the text 3 statements expressing abilities.

1-...............................................................................................

2-...............................................................................................

3-...............................................................................................

Part  Two :   Situation Of Integration.

The Bee is useful insects for farmers and for people. Write about how it can help in the commerce and the health of people.

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STATUE OF LIBERTY

It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The famous statue was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. The statue was offered on Oct. 28, 1886. French School children gathered about 1 million francs. Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel and Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi designed and built this huge statue, which is about 46 meters tall and weighs 225 tons. Tourists climb the stairs inside the statue to its crown, where they can watch and take photos from high. It is surely more attractive than any other place.

Part One:

Section one:                              1-Read the text and answer the questions.

1- where does the statue stand?                   1-………………………………………………………………………..   .

2- who gave the staue to USA?                     2-…………………………………………………………………………..   .

3- How much money did the French gather?  3- …………………………………………………………………………..   .

   B- Read the test and tick the correct letter: a-b- or c.

1- The school children gathered the :       a- money.            b- honey.               c- few francs

2- Eiffel and Bartholdi were:                    a- the designers    b- the builders.       c- the visitors.

                                                    C- Find in the text words, phrases or expression which synonyms or definitions are.

5-      A large piece of land bordered with water : ………………….

6-      Collected =………………..

                                                    D- Find in the text words, phrases or expressions which opposites are:

1- outside ≠…………………                   2- small  ≠…………………….

Section Two: _Mastery Of Language:            A- Mechanics: Order these words Alphabetically.

                  Island – Crown – tourist – design – torch

                                                               B- Morphology:. complete this table

                                                              C- syntax: complete this table

Part Two:  Situation Of Integration.

Complete this dialogue.

A: The article you wrote looks very interesting!……………………………… ?

B: It’s about……………………………………………………… ?

A: The statue of liberty!!! ……………………………………………………………. ?

 B: No, I have never visited it.

A ………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B: I gathered the information from the internet.

A: ………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B: I found the photo in my father’s album.

                                                                                                              Best wishes,

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World cup 2006 with Adidas-shoes

Matches in the stadium, fun in Germany! It’s the country that will host the world cup 2006. Everything is ready from stadiums to teams. Even the tickets will be sold on the internet- site: www.FIFAworldcup.com. Adidas, this famous sporting company will work hard to become the best producer and the first seller in the world. The company’s name came from Adi Dasller, the German man who made the first hand-made training shoe in his mother’s washroom in 1920. Since that time, he founded and built his small factories in a small German village called Herzo-genaurach near Nuremburg. Nowadays, there are several Adidas factories all around the world producing different sportswear and shoes, which are sold with the most expensive prices. 

Part One:

Section one (7pts)                1-Read the text and answer the questions. (3pts)

1- why is there fun in the country?                   1-……………………………………………………………………………..   .

2- who will host the next world cup?                 2-………………………..…………………………………………………      .

3- Is everything ready?                                   3- ……………..……………………………………………………………..   .

                  B- Read the test and write true or false .correct the false ones. (2pts)

1- The ticket will be sold online. …………..  1-………………………………………………………………………………..  .

2- Adidas is the first and best company in the world. … 2-……………………………………………………………..  .

3- Adi Dasller made the first training shoes.   ……..       3-……………………………………………………………..  .

                                            C- Find in the text words, phrases or expression which synonyms or definitions are. (1pts)

1-A group of players  : ………………….

2-A uniform worn on sport competitions =………………..

                                            D- Find in the text words, phrases or expressions which opposites are:(1)

1- easy ≠…………………                   2- buyer  ≠…………………….

Section Two: Mastery Of Language:        A- Mechanics: Add one word to the list. (2pts)

                                  A                                B                               C

                                                           B- Morphology:. complete this table (1.5pts)    

                                                         C- syntax: complete with the correct from of the verb.

7-      The first Puma-shoes were (to make) ………….. by Adi Dasler’s brother.

8-      The shoes were (to use) ……………………. for (to run) ………………. long distances.

9-      They ware (to fabricate) …………………. In Germany, too.

Part  Two: Situation Of Integration.

 Complete with the missing words.

Many days ago, in Ain Azel local swimming pool, our boxers competed against the French champions. Many …………… came to the swimming pool to admire and support …….. boxers. There had been many combats. Our pupil, Abdelbasset ………. very skilful and combated very well. ….. bit the French boxer with many strong punches until the end of the combat. All our boxers won and they went …….. with great joy and fame.

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World cup 2006 with Adidas-shoes

Matches in the stadium, fun in Germany! It’s the country that will host the world cup 2006. Everything is ready from stadiums to teams. Even the tickets will be sold on the internet- site: www.FIFAworldcup.com. Adidas, this famous sporting company will work hard to become the best producer and the first seller in the world. The company’s name came from Adi Dasller, the German man who made the first hand-made training shoe in his mother’s washroom in 1920. Since that time, he founded and built his small factories in a small German village called Herzo-genaurach near Nuremburg. Nowadays, there are several Adidas factories all around the world producing different sportswear and shoes, which are sold with the most expensive prices.

    Section one (7pts)                1-Read the text and answer the questions. (3pts)

1- why is there fun in the country?                   1-……………………………………………………………………………..   .

2- who will host the next world cup?                 2-………………………..…………………………………………………      .

3- Is everything ready?                                   3- ……………..……………………………………………………………..   .

                                           B- Read the test and write true or false .correct the false ones. (2pts)

1- The ticket will be sold online. …………..  1-………………………………………………………………………………..  .

2- Adidas is the first and best company in the world. … 2-……………………………………………………………..  .

3- Adi Dasller made the first training shoes.   ……..       3-……………………………………………………………..  .

                                           C- Find in the text words, phrases or expression which synonyms or definitions are. (1pts)

1- A group of players  : ………………….

2- A uniform worn on sport competitions =………………..

           D- Find in the text words, phrases or expressions which opposites are:(1)

1- easy ≠…………………                   2- buyer  ≠…………………….

  Section Two  :              Mastery Of Language:                          

                          A- Mechanics: Add one word to the list. (2pts)

                          A                                B                               C

                         B- Morphology:. complete this table (1.5pts)

  C- syntax: complete with the correct from of the verb.

1   1-               The first Puma-shoes were (to make) ………….. by Adi Dasler’s brother.

1  2-               The shoes were (to use) ……………………. for (to run) ………………. long distances.

1  3-               They ware (to fabricate) …………………. In Germany, too.

   Part Two:  Situation Of Integration.

  Complete this dialogue.

A: The article you wrote looks very important!……………………………… ?

B: It’s about……………………………………………………… ?

A: Adidas shoes!!! ……………………………………………………………. ?

 B: No, I have never worn them.

A ………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B: Yes, the are one of the most expensive shoes in the world.

A: ………………………………………………………………………………. ?

B: Adolph made them.

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Smoking

Every ten seconds, there is a death in the world, because of smoking however tobacco not only kills but it decreases expectation of life, especially in poor countries. The use of tobacco has considerably increased in Algeria. Smoking has got a link with poverty, Stress and passivity. The Algerian authorities recently adopted an order to prohibit smoking in public places such as : schools, offices , factories…Cigarettes will be very expensive !

                                                                                                                                                                   Adapted from « Le Quotidien »

Part One: 

Section one :

1-Reading Comprehension. 

                         َA-Read the text and answer the following questions :

1-Is smoking good for health ?

2-Where will tobacco be prohibited ?

3-Give a title to the text ?

                B-Write true or false. Correct the wrong statement.

1-Smoking  shortens people’s life.

2-stress and anxiety are the causes of smoking.

3-smoking is prohibited in Algeria.

              C-Lexis :

1-Find in the text words, that are closest in meaning to the following :

For example =…………..                         relation=……………

2-Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following :

private ≠…………………..                              to permit≠……………..

Section two:                     Mastery Of Language :

                                     1-Mechanics : Re-order these words alphabetically.

Expectation- authorities- prohibited- adopted-

                                    2- Morphology :Complete the table 

                                  3-Syntax : Complete the table correctly.

Part Two :  Situation Of Integration

  Fill in the gaps with one word only.

         Grand-father was …………   . he suffered …………… a cancer…………..  he smoked a lot. His doctor…………….. him to ………………… smoking, but he did …….. .

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Legs and Heads

One day, a fast train was going through a farm. One of the travellers looked through the window at a herd of cows, and when the train passed the farm, he turned to the man who was sitting beside him and said: “ OOOOh!! What a huge herd of cows!! I counted 13750 head.”

The man was astonished. “That’s amazing!” he answered. “The cows are mine and you are exactly right! I have got 137next to 50 heads of cows. How were you able to count them so quickly??”

“It was easy. I just counted their legs and divided by four!!!?????” he said.

 Part One:

Section One:      1-Reading Comprehension.   

A – Answer these questions. (3pts)

1- How was the train going?

2- What did the traveler do?

3- Why was the other man astonished?

                           2-Choose the correct letter to complete the sentence. (1pts)

1- The traveler counted:  a- the cows so fast.  b- the heads slowly.     c- 13750 legs.

2- The traveler counted:  a- using a calculator. b- the heads and divided by four. c- the legs and   divided by four

                         3- lexis:    a- Find in the text words whose definitions are  (1.5 pts):

1-…………………………:  is  a domestic beast that gives milk.

2-……………………….. : is a means of transport.

3- ……………………….: a group of cows.

               b- Find in the text opposites to the following:

1- tiny ≠……………     2- slowly≠…………………  3- standing≠…………..

Section two:                    Mastery of the language

                                       A-Mechanics:    Find and write the intruder (odd word) on your paper. (1.5pt)

                                     B- Morphology:  Complete this table (2pts).

                                      C- Syntax: write the verbs in the correct tense.

1- While the man was thinking, the traveler (to count)………………. The cows.

2- “If I have lots of money, I( to buy)…………………… a large herd of camels. “ said the man.

3- The train ……………just ( to leave)…………….  the  farm.

4- The traveler (to count) ………………… …………….  the cows so fast.

Part  two:                    Situation Of Integration   - Write the missing words to complete this paragraph.

      Most of the animals were ……………  . Years ……., people in the Tassili, caught them and domesticated them for …………, clothing and work. There are still drawings on the ………..shelters in Tassili that ……….people hunting and fighting.                                                Best wishes.

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 Giraffe

One of the tallest and the most interesting animals is the giraffe. It is usually about six meters tall. Half of the giraffe’s height comes from its neck. Which is longer than its legs. A giraffe has brown eyes which are protected by very thick lashes .It lives in dry places in Africa ,and it can live for a long time without drinking water .It gets water from the leaves of the trees. When a giraffe is attacked it runs away or it fights with its strong legs.

 Part One:

Section One:                        

Activity one :                A - Read the text and Write  true or false.

.                                                                                                                 

1.           The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world  .                                                           

2.           Third of its height comes from its legs. 

3.           The giraffe protects its self with an umbrella .

4.           It lives in wet places .

5.The giraffe escapes from its predator .                                                                                                                                                                                    

                               B- Give synonyms from the text .

                       1. Highest=                          2- Important=

                        B- Give opposites from the text  .

                        1- Wet ¹                          2- Thin ¹

Section two:      Mastery of the language.

                           A - Morphology:    Classify the following :

tallest, height , protected, dry, thick.

1-Nouns :…………………

2-Verbs :…………………

3-Adjectives :……………..

                            B-Grammar:  Re-write these sentences starting with the given words .

1-The eyes are protected by very thick lashes.

                    ·  Very thick lashes………….

2 –The giraffe gets water from trees.

                    ·  The water……………

3-The giraffe attacks the enemy.

                    ·  The enemy…………….

4-The giraffe eats plants .

          ·         The plants……………

5-The giraffe interests science.

                    · Science…………

                             C- Pronunciation: Find in the text words which phonetic transcription is the following:

Part Two:               Situation Of Integration

Pollution is destroying tall plants and vegetation which the giraffe is feeding on. How can you help the giraffe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     We wish you all success in your life.*                                                       

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Farmer

Youcef is a very active farmer. Everyday, he must get up early;  before dawn, to look after his animals. He must scatter some grains to the cocks and hens, milk his two horned-Swiss cows and gather the eggs from the barn. Later, Youcef takes cares of his seedlings. He must water them and ventilate all the greenhouses. He finishes his work by dusk in a great tiredness but in an endless happiness.

Section One(7pts):     1-Reading Comprehension.

             A – Answer these questions. (3pts)

     1- what is Youcef?

     2- Does he get up late?   3-  Why?

           2- Choose the correct letter .  (2pts)

    1- "He must scatter some grains." expresses :     a) warning.       b) obligation.       c) prediction

    2- "He finishes his work in great tiredness" is  :   a) fact.              b) opinion.          c) fiction.

C- lexis:    1- Find in the text words close in meaning to the following:  (1pts)

     a- energetic = ………………………..   b- disperse  = ………………….

                2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following: (1pts)

    a- hates  ≠ ………………                     b- late ≠………………………

Section Two(7pts):                Mastery of the language:

A)   Mechanics:    Find the odd (intruder) words and write them on your paper. (2pts)

B)   Morphology: Complete the table with the correct degree of the adjective. (3pts)

C)   Syntax: write the correct form of the verb in brackets. (2pts)

     Yesterday, Youcef ( to go) ………….  To the supermarket to buy some seeds but he (not to find)……………… any. So, he (to buy)……………. two other cows. Tomorrow, he (look for) ……… ……………… seeds in the city.

Part Two:                 Situation Of Integration . You want to but a cow show your skills for a good bargain(6pts)

A: …………………………………..  ?         B : This cow is 12000 D.A.

A: ……………………………………  ?       B: Yes, it produces a lot of milk.

A: ……………………………………..  ?     B: About 35 litres a day.

A: ……………………………………..  ?     B: Sorry! I don't sell it for 8000 DA.

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Application 

National Bank                                                                 Mrs. Elizabeth smith

PO Box 205,                                                                                          4, baker street

       London                                                                                                             London.

          Dear Sir,

I have read your advertisement about a typist, on the Daily Telegraph, and I hope you'll accept me for the post. I have been a typist for 10 years. I have worked at the Bank of Manchester for 8 years, where I obtained a good experience. I can manipulate computers and I can speak two foreign languages; French and German.           I am 30 years old. I am married and I have got a child.

                                                                                                Looking forward to your reply,

                                                                                                                Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                                                Mrs. Smith

Section One:      1-Reading Comprehension.   

                        A – Answer these questions. (3pts)

1- What is Elizabeth ?

2- Where has she worked before?

3- Does she speak foreign languages?

                  B- Choose the correct letter to complete the sentence.  (2pts)

1- Mrs. Smith has read   :         a)  an add.         b) a poem.        c)  an application. 

2- I has written :    a) a letter.               b) an article.             c) an application form.

             C- lexis:    1- Find in the text words close in meaning to the following:  (1pts)

                         a) wish= ………………….   b) admit =………………….

                      2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following: (1pts) 

                      a) reject ≠………………………….   b) bad  ≠………………………

Section two:     Mastery of the language

Activity one:  set one activity about words accepting ist, or, ian suffixation

Activiy two:   set one activity about sounds and words from the text.

Activity three: set one activity about expressing abilities with :can- to be able to.

Part Two:   Situation Of integration

You have graduted from university with a diploma, and you're writing in reply to an advertissement to apply for a job. List your qualifications after you have written your application.

                                                                                                                                                              Best wishes.

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The Cairo  

Traveling is one of the best activity in the life of people because it is a change   from the daily routine and a discovery of the modern world.  I hope to trip away one day and visit The Cairo. It is the oldest and the most populated capital in Africa. I shall stay for many weeks in the most beautiful hotels near the Nile river, and eat "Molokhia", which is a traditional and a cheap food in the region. I'll visit the most interesting places like: the pyramids and pharaoh's statues. It will be a very wonderful trip.

 PART ONE:

Section One:                1- Reading Comprehension.   

                            A – Answer these questions. (3pts)

1- Why is tripping one of the best activities in the life of people?

2-  Where does the writer wish to travel?

3- Is the Cairo the most populated capital in the world?

                       B- Choose the correct letter to complete the sentence.  (2pts)

1- I shall reserve  :         a)  a villa.         b) a tent.        c)  in a hotel. 

2- I shall eat :    a) a sandwich.               b) traditional food.             c) modern food.

                   C- lexis:    1- Find in the text words close in meaning to the following:  (1pts)

                      a)New= ………………….   b) the most ancient =………………….

              2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following: (1pts) 

                     a) expensive ≠………………………….   b) death  ≠………………………

Section Two:                    Mastery of the language

A)    Mechanics:    Add one word to each list. (2pts)

B)     Morphology: Complete the table with the correct form of the verb. (3pts)

C)     Syntax: write the correct form of the verb in brackets. (2pts)

        A long time ago, The Pharaohs (to work)……….on farms and (to plant)………. all along the Nile river. But nowadays, the life has changed. Egyptians (build)………… lots high buildings. After the year 2004, the city (become)……….  larger and more modern.

Part  two:                               Situation OF Integration. (6pts)

                Egypt  came from the name of the most ancient people called "Kypts". There ……. about 80 pyramids. The Pharaohs ………….. these huge buildings to show their power to the …………….  . The ….. famous and ……………..   pyramids are situated in "El Djiza". The smallest is called "Menkauour" and the …….. is named " Khufu". It's so nice to go there, isn't it?

                               B) Complete with the missing words.

                Egypt came from the name of the most ancient people called "Kypts". It is a large country………… in the ………..of Africa. Its ………….  is Cairo. It is a great city . There are about 70 million ……………. In Egypt.

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Computer and office work

 Some years ago, the office was a place where there were more people. Today, offices are full of machines; Photocopy machines, fax machines, computers.

A manager of a big computer company thinks that machines work better than people. “In offices, many of the secretaries and receptionists were very lazy”, he said. They took long breaks and left work early. But machines are hardworking. They don’t take breaks and they never go home.

His company makes robots: machines that look like people. These machines do all the work in the office. The manager tells the machines what to do, and they do it. It’s fantastic! But machines are still very expensive. Many companies cannot buy them. For this reason, people will not lose their jobs in the near future.

Section I:   1- Reading Comprehension (08 Pts).

1. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. (03 Pts).

• What do we find in offices today?                                                           ………………………………………
• Who thinks that machines work better than people?               ………………………………………
• Will people lose their jobs in the near future?                         ………………………………………

2. Read the text again and fill in the table.(03 Pts).

3. a). Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (01 Pt)

Ø       Several =………………..……               Ø Produces = ………………………

    b). Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following: (01 Pt)

Ø       Empty ¹ ………………………               Ø Active ¹ ………………..…………

2-Mastery of language (06 Pts).

    a). Mechanics:     Find the odd words and write them on your paper (02 Pts).

    b). Morphology :  Complete the table: (02 Pts).

    c). Syntax: Combine the two statements into a new one using: (while – that) (2 Pts).

     ØThe computer is a machine. It stores information  Ø……………………………………………………….

     Ø The boss was dictating. The secretary was typing Ø…. ……………...……………………….………….

Section II:   Situation Of Integration. (6 Pts). You’are a manager testing an applicant,what questions you would ask.

Manager:               Good morning, sir.…………………..……………………………?

Applicant:               I’ve read your advert and I am interested.

Manager:               ……………………………………………………………………..?

Applicant:               I am an engineer.

Manager:               ……………………………………………………………………..?

Applicant:               I studied at Ferhat Abbes university, in Setif.

Manager:               ……………………………………………………………………..?

Applicant:               Yes, I can speak English and French.

Manager:               That’s good. So, come to see me tomorrow morning.

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Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847, in Scotland. In 1863, he left his music studies and he went to Canada, where he taught deaf people. Ten years later, he became a teacher at a famous American university. This clever man invented the artificial ear and the telephone. He died in 1922 in Beddeck, Canada.  

Section One:      1- Reading Comprehension.   

A – Answer these questions. (3pts)

1- when was Alexander born?

2-  Did he finish his music studies?

B- Choose the correct letter to complete the sentence.  (2pts)

1- Alexander taught :         a)  blind people.         b) deaf people.        c) crazy people.

2- This inventor invented:    a) the phone.               b) telegraph.             c) telescope.

C- lexis:    1- Find in the text words close in meaning to the following:  (1pts)

                      a)well-known= ………………….   b) intelligent =………………….

              2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following: (1pts) 

                     a) lived ≠………………………….   b) after  ≠………………………

2-Mastery of the language

A-Mechanics:    Find the odd (intruder) words and write them on your paper. (2pts)

B-Morphology: Complete the table with the correct form of the verb. (3pts)

C-Syntax: write the correct form of the verb in brackets. (2pts)

        When Alexander (to finish) ………….. making the phone, he  called from America to Scotland and he (to sing)………"Marry has a little lamb". There was some noise on the line, but it (not to be)…………..a problem. All the people (to be)………. Happy with this new invention.

Section two:   Situation of integration . Ask questions to get informed about this person(6pts)

A:……………………?      B: yes , you're right. This man is Alexander Bell.

A: ……………………?      B: No, he wasn't' Finnish. He was Scott.

A: ……………………?      B: He made the artificial ear to help deaf people to hear.

A: ……………………?      B: Yes, he was a successful teacher, too.

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 Aids

Aids is a mortal disease. Every year, it kills millions of people all over the world. Scientists are searching hard and studying how to cure lot of people , who are suffering from it or to find a vaccine to protect patients who are in a good health against the virus.

At the present time, all that can be done to protect ourselves against this disease, is to follow what the Islamic religion says and to listen to the advice given on the radio, TV and the newspapers.

In our country, Algeria, the number of patients is getting higher. So, we must be careful.

Section One:        1) Comprehension. Read the text and answer these questions. (3pts)

1-       How many paragraphs are there in the text? 1-……………………………………………………………..

2-       Why is AIDS dangerous?           2--…………………………………………………………..

3-       Have scientists found the vaccine? 3--……………………………………………………………..

                      B) Write true or false and correct the false statements. (2pts)

4-       1- The scientists have found a cure. ……..1--……………………………………………………………..

      2- We mustn't follow Islamic religion. ………2-…………………………………………………………………

                     C) Lexis:   (2pts)  a- Find in the text word whose definitions are:

1-…………………..: is someone who is ill.

2-…………………..: is a medicine that cures patients.

                                              b- Find in the text words whose opposites are:

1- lower ≠……………………..   2- lose≠ ………………….

2-Mastery Of Language : 

A) Mechanics: (2pts)

1-       Order these words alphabetically: cure -  care-  hospital-  surgeon

1-       …………………-  …………………….  -……………………… -………………………………

               B) Morphology:  Choose (underline) the correct form of the word to complete the sentence. (4pts)

1- The surgeon has (succeeded- success- successful – successfully) operated the patient.

2- The patient (has- had- have) been in bed since 2003.

3- He is so ( happiness- happy- happily) to be cured.

4- He has never been as (healthy- health- healthily)  as today.

                 c) Syntax: Complete with : since –for- ago. (3pts)

1- My mother took her medicines 2 hours ………..  .

2- I have been ill …………….. last Friday.

3- Peter hasn't practised sport ………. 2 days.

Section Two:  Order the sentences and write a correct paragraph. (4pts)

a-       The doctor prescribed her tablets and syrup.

b-       Yesterday, Betty ate a lot.

c-        Her mother her to the hospital.

d-       She had a stomachache.

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                                                                                                                                     Best wishes.

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Breakfast sets you up for the day
         While many nutritionists recommend eating a good breakfast every morning, a lot of people do not realise how important it is. Eating a regular breakfast can help to promote good health.

Breakfast literally means breaking the fast and for some people, especially younger children, an overnight fast that can be as long as 16 hours! That's why breakfast is so important. Missing a proper breakfast means you don't get the energy needed to function properly in the morning.

People who eat a cereal breakfast regularly are generally healthier than those who don't, as they are more likely to meet their needs of B-group vitamins, including folic acid, as well as iron, calcium, and zinc.

 From: Kellogg’s interactive

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one (4pts) :  Answer these question after you have read the above text.

1- What do nutritionist advise?                                1-……………………………………………………..   .

2- Do people realise the importance of breakfast?  2-…………………………………………. …………   .

3- Why is breakfast important?                               3-………………………………………………….……  .

4- How are people who eat cereal breakfast?        4-…………………………………………. …………….

Activity two (1.5pts):  Write true or false and correct the false statements.

1-      Breakfast helps keeping good health.  …. 1-……………………………………………….

2-      Breakfast for children is less important.    ….  2-……………………….………………….

3-      We function properly from energy we get from breakfast. ….3-……….………………..…

Activity Three (1.5pts): Choose the right answer.

1- A nutritionist is someone who searches: a - for food.  b- in science of food.  c- for well being.                                      

2- Breakfast means:   a- fasting all day.  b- eating after night fast.    c- keep on fasting. 

3- The text is :    a-  descriptive.       b- narrative.     c- expository. 

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

1-      Activity one –Grammar (3pts):  The following statements express: possibility , advice, warning, threat, certainty or uncertainty.

1-      Nutritionists recommend eating a good breakfast.   ……………………….

2-      Regular breakfast can help promote good health.  …………………………

3-      People who eat a cereal breakfast are generally healthier than those who don’t.  …………….

 Activity two-Morphology (3pts):  Complete the table with the right noun, verb, adjective or Adverb

Activity three –Pronunciation(2pts):  Find in the text words with the following sounds..

1-  / /=…………………       2- / /=…………../    3- /  /=…………....... 4- //=......………….

Part Two:  Situation Of Integration     Your friend is a great eater. He’s growing fatter. Advice him in a short dialogue and try to convince him to go on a diet in order   to live healthily and happily ever after.

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Fuel Cell cars!

Lucy and her friend Mary go car shopping. Lucy finds a car that she likes with a gas-fuelled engine. The car sells for $19,875. It'll cost her $120 each month to buy fuel and maintain the car. Mary finds a hybrid car, which runs on gas and electricity, that costs $23,300. It'll cost Marry $70 each month to run and maintain this car. If Lucy and Mary keep their cars for 5 years, 1) how much will it cost to buy each car and run it over the 5-year period? 2) Who ends up paying less?

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one (4pts) :  Answer these question after you have read the above text.

1- What do Lucy and Mary do?                                1-…………………………………………….. .

2- What is the car Lucy likes fuelled with?  2-…………………………………. …………   .

3- How much is Lucy’s car?                               3-………………………………………………

4- which car is friendly to the environment Lucy’s car or Mary’s one ? 4-…..………. …………….

Activity two (2pts): Calculate and answer the two questions of the text.

1-      It will cost to buy and run the each car over the five year:………………………………..

2-      …..………ends up to pay less.

Activity Three (1.5pts):   A) Find in the text words or expression close in meaning to:

1-      ………………… means: keep the car in good and perfect condition.

2-      ………………………..= finishes

Section Two:   Mastery of the Language

1-      Activity one –Grammar (3pts):  Consider this sentence:  * If Lucy keeps the car for 5 years, she will pay 27075 USD.

1-      The sentence is in the …………………………………………………………………..

2-      The first part “ If Lucy keeps the car for 5 years, “ is …………………………………

3-      The second part : “ she will pay 27075 USD." is …………………………………….

 Activity two-Morphology (2pts):  Choose the correct form of the word.

1- gas engine is less :        a- pollutant.               B- pollution.                C- polluting.

2- Electricity engine is:     a- friendly to environment..         c- friend to environment.

Activity three –Pronunciation(2pts):  Find in the text words that rhyme with.

1- Lost  - …………………        2- mule - …………..    3- why - …………. 4- deep _………….

Part Two:  Situation Of Integration     Hybrid cars are environment friendly. Do you expect that Mary will keep her car for the five coming years? What problems she may face? Would it be a technical problem in the car or an innovative problem? Write what you think may happen in a few lines.

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Ghallous Mohamed School                        Paper Of English            Level:4AM…Name………….……….N°:….      

The First Voyage Around the World

In September 1519, the Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan sailed from Spain with five ships. Ha was working for the queen of Spain “Isabella”, who hoped to find a route to the Pacific Ocean from the south Atlantic.

During winter, he waited in Patagonia; then in September 1520, he was finally able to discover a passage to the Pacific Ocean. This passage is now called “The strait of Magellan”.

Magellan could cross the strait in 38 days. On March 6^th, 1521, after a hard trip he arrived to Guam. He never returned to Europe but died on April 27^th, 1521 in the Philippines.

Only one ship “Victoria”, finally returned to Spain, which arrived on September 8^th, 1522. Of 280 men only 35 returned home.

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one L1pts) what do the underlined words refer to in the text.

1- “which” refers to…………..                                       2- “who” refers to………………..

Activity two (3pts):  Write true or false and correct the false statements.

1-     Magellan  sailed from Spain in the 19^th century.  …. 1-…………………………………….

2-     He was working for his own account.                 ….  2-…………………………………….

3-     Queen Isabella wished to find a way to the Pacific Ocean.  ….3-………………………..…

Activity Three (4pts): Answer these questions.

1-     What did Magellan do in winter? 1- ………………………………………………………….

2-     Did he discover the Passage before waiting in Patagonia?2- …………………………………

3-     How long could he cross the strait? 3- ……………………………………………………….

4-     What happened to him in the Philippines? 4-………………………………………………..

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

Activity one –Gammar (3pts):  Re-write the sentence using these time expression.

1-     Years ago, Magellan  was able to sail around the world.

2-     Nowadays, NASA ………………………………… to explore space.

3-     In a few years, scientists ……………………………land on the planet Neptune.

 Activity two-Morphology (3pts):  Use the appropriate:il-in-im-ir-un-dis prefix to get the right opposite and a correct sentence.

1-     It’s (responsible) ……………………………  spend money on space projects and let people die of hunger on earth.

2-     Russia always (agree)……………. With the USA on space exploration.

3-     Algeria is (capable)……………… to explore all the desert, because we are (skilled)……….at work.

Activity three –Pronunciation(2pts):  write phonetic scripts of these words (transcribe).

1- Mars  /…………………/        2- able /…………../    3- space /…………./ 4- NASA /…………./

Part Two:  Situation Of Integration     

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Ghallous Mohamed School                                                   Paper Of English            Level:4AM…Name………….……….N°:….      

Read this conversation:

Thomas: The other night we were watching TV and the strangest thing happened.

Lincoln: Really? What?

T: It was during that thunder storm we had. You remember. It poured down rain and there was a lot of lightning and thunder.

L: I remember quite well. The children were frightened, and the dog ran and hid under the bed!

T: Well, anyway, the lightning flashed a number of times, and we were going to turn off the TV. That’s when this strange thing happened.

L: I hope the lightning didn’t hit your TV!

T: Oh, nothing as serious as that. But, suddenly the TV began to change channels rapidly__ all by itself.

L: That’s weird.

T: I’ll say! It was a little scary, too!

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one (1pts) : Read The text and choose the right answer.

1- Thomas and his children were:     a- watching TV.          b- discussing.                     c- dining.

2- A strange event:                            a- took place                b- disappeared.                  c- emerged.

Activity two (5pts) : Read the conversation and answer these questions.

1-     What was the weather like when the strange thing happened? 1-………………………….

2-     Was Lincoln frightened?        2-…………………………………………………………..

3-     Where did the dog hide?        3-…………………………………………………………….

4-     Did the lightning hit the TV? 4-………………………………………………………………

5-     What was weird?                    5-……………………………………………………………..

Activity three(3.5pts):              Words and Expressions:

A-    Find in the text words or expression similar in meaning to:

Ø      Completely alone without any help: ……………

Ø      Natural sound when positive charged cloud touches a negative one:……….…

Ø      A flash of light seen in the sky during a storm:………………

Ø      To stop the flow of electric current:…………………

B-    Find in the text words, expression or phrases opposite to:

v     Was over ≠………………  

v     Ordinary  ≠………………  

v     Switch on ≠………………  

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

Act 1 –Gammar (1.5pts):  Agree or disagree using So / neither

1- I cannot repair the TV.                1- ………………………………………………………….

2- I don’t like the stormy weather.  2-………………………………………………………….

3- We’ll stay home all daylong.      3-………………………………………………………….

Act2-Morphology (2pts): Add the right suffix: (ist- or-er- ian) to get the appropriate name of trade.

1-The person who repairs shoes is a cobbl…. 2- The violin….is the person who plays the violin.

3- A specialist in history is a histor…..           4- The person who’s in charge of prisoners is a jail….

Act 3 –Pronunciation(2pts): write a word of each of these consonant clusters.

1-     sw: ……………………2- scr………………..3- ……mpl…..  4- ………………..ng

Part Two:                                     Situation Of Integration:(5pts)

Do you watch TV at night?  Are you frightened by lightning and thunder? Write about a  scary thing that happened in your life!  (respect: indentation, capitalisation & punctuation)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Best of Wishes,

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Read this first:

Everyone believes that there are so many earthquakes nowadays! But scientists deny this. They do not believe that there are more earthquakes now. There might seem to be more earthquakes. But that’s partly because there are more scientists studying in places around with better instruments, too. They can use satellites and aircrafts and they have huge networks of seismometers to keep track of volcanoes and earthquakes, no matter where on earth they happen.

Today, when there is an earthquake or a volcano, it has more impact on people because there are more people on our planet than ever before. The media covers these catastrophes and this activity, also, might make you think there are more earthquakes. But that’s just not so. Scientists say that the number of both earthquake and volcanoes has been pretty constant for the past 200 million years.

                                                                               Excerpted from www.EarthSky.org

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one (3pts) :   Read the text and answer these questions.

1-     Do scientists agree with what we think about earthquakes? 1-……………………………..

2-     Why might it seem to be more earthquakes now?                2-…………………………….

3-     What do scientists use for better results?                              3- …………………………….

 Activity one (1.5pts) : Read the again text and choose the right answer.

Ø      Earthquakes and volcanoes impact people because : a- the planet is getting over populated.

              b- they are frightened.                           c- they polluted the earth.

Ø      We might think there are more earthquakes because: a- the news is travelling faster now.

              b- a lot of events are happening.               c- the seismometer records the shakes.

Ø      The number of the earthquakes has been:                         a- unchanged for 200 million years.                                                                         

               b- increasing day after day.                        c- dwindling.

Activity three:                                       Words and Expressions:

A- Find in the text words or expression similar in meaning / a definition  to:

1- The instrument used for detecting and measuring the power of earthquakes is ………………….

2- The instrument used for receiving and sending data and TV programs in space is called a .……..

3- A means of transportation …………………

B- Find in the text words, expression or phrases opposite to:

v     1- worse ≠………………   2- less≠……………… 3- variable ≠………………  

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

Act 1 –Gammar (1.5pts):  Agree or disagree using So / neither

1- I cannot predict earthquakes.              1-……………………………………………………..

2- I scare earthquakes     2-……………………………………………………………………..

3- I shall run out of the class when there is an earthquake. 3-………………………………….

4- I won’t have enough time to gather my books.       4-……………………………………….

Act2-Morphology (2pts): Add the right suffix: (ist- or-er- ian) to get the appropriate name of trade.

1-Someone who is specialised in earth component studies is a geolog…., but the one who studies past and present people civilisation is a history….. .

2- Many direct…are making documentaries and films about the life of  research….  .

Act 3 –Pronunciation(2pts): write a word of each of these consonant clusters.

2-     sw: ……………………2- scr………………..3- ……mpl…..  4- ………………..ng

Part Two:                                     Situation Of Integration:(5pts)

Do you fear earthquakes, volcanoes and floods?  Have you seen on TV such catastrophes? Write in a few lines what you have seen, how the people were, what happened to their homes…etc and how you may well help to avoid the destructions of these catastrophes!  (Respect: indentation, capitalisation & punctuation)

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Prevention is better than cure

Sharon often had very sore mouth after eating. First, she stopped drinking milk and eating cheese, but this made no difference. Then in the summer, the problem became really bad, and it was difficult for Sharon to eat. Her doctor asked about her diet. She said she had a tomato garden, and she ate about ten tomatoes a day. Sharon’s doctor advised her not to eat tomatoes. When she stopped eating tomatoes, Sharon’s mouth got better.

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one(3pts):  A)Read the text and answer the questions.

1-     What is Sharon’s problem?  1-……………………………………………..……………..  .

2-     Does she get better when she stopped drinking milk?    2-………………………………

3-     What was the remedy for her illness? 3-………………….…………………………...…...

                          B) Read again and say if these statements are True or False (3pts)

1- Sharon’s illness became worse in summer.  ……

2- She at too much tomatoes per day. …..

3- When she stopped eating tomatoes she got worse. …….

                          C) Lexis: I- Find in the text words synonyms to the following (1pt):

1- Recommended =…………………  2- improved =…………….

                                          II- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to (1pt):

1-     Similarity ≠……………..       2- Easy ≠………….

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

Activity one –Morphology (3pts):  Complete this table using the right derivation.

Activity two- syntax (3pts):  write the verbs in the correct form.

·        If I (to be)……..Sharon, I to (to use) ………………….. medicinal plants.

·        Sharon’s doctor ( to advise)…………….her to stop eating tomatoes a year ago.

·        Since that day, Sharon (to eat)………………….. never…………tomatoes again.

Activity three- Pronunciation (2pts): Sort out from the text words with these sounds :

1- / /  :…………….

2- /z / : ………………

3- / /  :……………..

4- / /:………………..

Part Two:                         Situation Of Integration (5pts)

    You are working as a doctor, and you don’t like subscribing medicines for your patients, instead you prefer advising them to practise sport, eat fresh food and give up bad habits such as smoking, drinking coffee...etc. write some of this advice in short paragraph or dialogue.

                                                                                                         Best of Wishes,

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Modern Human Life Span

The Longest we can hope to live today is about 120 years. The average life span is about 75-80 for women and 70-75 for men. But we may live longer in the future because our living conditions are getting better and better  every day. People in developing countries might live for a hundred years on the average, but those who live in developed countries might well reach the average life span of one hundred an twenty years. Some men may possibly live up to the age of 140 years whereas some women might well reach the age of 160 years.

Part One:

Section One:      Reading comprehension:

Activity one(3pts):  A)Read the text and complete this table about life expectancy

                          B) Read again and choose the correct answer(1.5pts)

1- We my live longer in future because: a- there will be no diseases  

                                                                b- standard of living is improving.   

                                                                C- there will be no wars.

2- People in developing countries might live : a- under a hundred of years.

                                                                         b- up to two hundred years.

                                                                         c- A hundred years on the average 

3- Men and women :        a- have the same life expectancy now and then.

                                         b- have different life expectancy now.

                                         c- might have the same life expectancy in the future.

                          C) Lexis: I- Match the expression with its appropriate definition (1.5pt):

Section Two:   Mastery  of the Language

Activity one –Phonetics (2pts):  Sort out from the text words with these sounds :

1- / /  :…………….

2- /z / : ………………

3- / /  :……………..

4- / /:………………..

Activity two- Mechanics (2pts):  Re-order these words to get coherent sentences.

·        Would/ I / younger/ ./ new/ were/ I /start/ a/ job/

·        Was/ Nora/ were/ shower/ while/ the/ children/ sleeping/ taking/./

Activity three- syntax (4pts): Write the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.

Hong Kong (to have) an excellent transport system both old and new. If you (to fly) there you (to arrive) at one of the most modern airports in the world. And during your visit, there (to be ) many ways to get around the city.

Part Two:                         Situation Of Integration (5pts)

 Better life conditions, luxury, consistent food…etc all these  circumstances help to live longer. If  you became a president what would you do help your people live better and longer! Write about what you would do.                                                                    Best of Wishes,