School Year: 2015/2016 Global Test Teacher: El FATHI A.

Full Name: ……………………………………….. ALQODS High School

Class: ………………… Number: ……………… Time: 1h30 min / Semester 2

The newspaper, as its name suggests, is a source of news. It gives detailed information of all
the events happening in one’s country and in the entire world. The newspaper publishes articles on
politics, commerce, economy, sports, business, society, art and entertainment.

Today, the newspaper still holds a very important place because of the many advantages it
has. First, it is very practical, people can take it with them anywhere they go and read it anytime
during the day. Second, people everywhere are informed about the most important events in the
world very quickly and almost at the same time. Third, the newspaper helps the development of our
knowledge. By reading it, people learn many interesting things. They enrich their vocabulary and
develop their minds and points of view. Fourth, the newspaper is an important means of
advertisement. People can find out about jobs, houses, apartments, or objects they want to buy.
Finally, people have the choice to read about different subjects and topics, such as: sports, music,
science, culture, etc…

In brief, the newspaper continues to be an important means of information.

I-COMPREHENSION: (6 PTS)
GIVE A SUITABLE TITLE TO THE TEXT: (1 PTS)
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A. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT: (2 PTS)
1. What topics does a newspaper include?
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2. List three advantages of a newspaper:
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B. WRITE TRUE OR FALSE AND JUSTIFY: (1 PTS)

1. The newspaper publishes articles on different topics.
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2. People are free to choose what they want to read.

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C. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (2PTS)

1. It: ___________________________2. Them: _____________________________

II) VOCABULARY:
FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE RIGHT WORD: (2 PTS)
hospitality- multimedia room - bazaar – a saint
A. Last week, we went to a ___________ and bought some traditional clothes and artistic pieces.
B. ________________ is a holy person.
C. Students can surf on the net as there is a ……………………….at school.
D. _______________ is generous reception of guests.
III) FUNCTION:
MATCH THE EXPRESSIONS WITH THEIR FUNCTIONS: (2 PTS)
1. I am so sorry for forgetting a) Expressing interest
about your birthday party.
b) Apologizing
2. Wow! That sounds exciting!

IV) Language (6 PTS):

A. PUT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: (2 PTS)
1. Leonnardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.

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2. Millions of tourists have visited Morocco since 2000.
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B. FILL IN WITH THE RIGHT RELATIVE PRONOUN (where – whose- who- when): (2 PTS)
1. The man________ is sitting with my father is my uncle.
2. The girl ________ scarf is dark blue is my future wife.
3. London is the city _______ I was born.
4. Ramadan is the month ________ we fast.
C. FORM ADJECTIVES OR NOUNS: (2 PTS)
Noun Adjective
- Practice -
- Logic -
- careless
- acceptable
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V) WRITING (4 PTS):
Your friend Linda wrote you a letter telling you about Christmas; she also asked you to
write to her about one of your celebrations. Write her a letter about Eid El-Adha. (what is Eid
El-Adha? – its date – what you and your family do on Eid El-Adha).