Jordan has a very rich cultural heritage thanks to the support of the Department of Culture and the

Arts, which was founded in 1966 CE. Since then, the department has built up an exciting, ongoing
programme of cultural activities related to all the arts: music, visual arts, performing arts and the
written word.

In 1979 CE, the Royal Society of Fine Arts (RSFA) was established to promote visual arts in Jordan
and other countries in the region. It has links with major art galleries around the world in order to
encourage artists from different cultures to learn from each other.

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is one of the most important art museums in the Middle
East. The collection includes over 2,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs,
installations, textiles and ceramics, by more than 800 artists from 59 countries. In 2013 CE, it held
Jordan’s largest art exhibition called ‘70 Years of Contemporary Jordanian Art’.

Until the 1990s, most Jordanian literature was only available in Arabic. However, thanks to PROTA
(the Project of Translation from Arabic), many Jordanian plays, novels, short stories and poems are
now translated into English, and people all over the world are able to read and appreciate them.

Every year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
chooses a different Arab city as the Arab Cultural Capital. In 2002 CE, the city of Amman was
awarded this title. Jordan has a centuries-old musical heritage. The National Music Conservatory
(NMC) opened in 1986 CE, making it possible for more Jordanian students to study music
seriously.

In 1987 CE, the National Centre for Culture and Arts was created, which showcases theatre and
dance in Jordan and in the region.

Realising the value of art and culture, Jordan decided to offer Jordanians and the world an annual
arts festival. In 1981 CE, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts was founded. This three-week-
long summer programme is one of the largest cultural activities in the region. It takes place in the
important archaeological site of Jerash, which underlines the close relationship between the arts and
Jordan’s cultural history.
Question Number One: ( 20 points)
A.
1. The royal society of Fine Arts has two activities which help to support the Jordanian arts.
Write them down. (2 point)
2. The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts has 2000 items of art. Mention four examples of
such an art. (4 points)
3. Find a word that means "emphasizes or highlight". (2 points)
4. Quote the sentence which illustrates the significance of the location of the Jerash Fetival for
Culture and Arts. (3 points)
5. What does the underlined word "them" refer to? (2 points)
6. "Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than
seen." Think of this statement and in two sentences, write down your point of view.
(2 points)
7. It is important for a country to keep producing traditional handicrafts. Suggest three reasons
why a country should preserve traditional handicrafts. (3 points)

B. Literature spot: (2 points)

Read the following lines, from I remember I remember, then answer the question that
follows.
The fir trees dark and high;
used to think their slender tops
sustainability / contemporary
Were close against the sky:/ carbon footprint / urban planning / cultural
It was a childish ignorance,
What was the poet ignorant about when he was a child?

Question Number Two: (15 points)

A. Choose the suitable item from those given in the box to complete each of the following
sentences. There are more words than you need. (8 points)
 1. We went to a concert yesterday. The music was written by a new young composer, so
………………… … … … … …… … …… …… … …… … ……
it was .
………………………………………………………………
2. The need for more effective is evident when we consider

modern day problems like traffic.

3. Art, music and literature are all part of our …………………………… …… … …… … …… … …… … … … … … …… life.

…………………………………………………… …………… …………

4. The nature reserve uses recycled water, which helps the of
the environment.

B. Study the following sentence and answer the question that follows. (3 points)
My boyfriend and I robbed a store and caught out of the blue.

Replace the underlined colour idiom with the correct one.

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C. Complete the following sentences with the suitable words derived from words in brackets.
(4 points)
1. They say apples clean your teeth, but I'm about that myself.
………………………………………………… … ……..….…

(scepticism / sceptical / sceptically)

…………………………………………………… … …..…
2. Doctors often treat infections with antibiotics; that is the approach.

(conventional / conventionally / convention)

Question Number Three: (12 points)
A. Correct the verbs between brackets. (6 points)
1. In three months' time, my brother will in the USA. (be, work)
......................................................................................

..............................................................................
2. If she computer games all day, she won't have time to study. (play)
...................................................................................................
3. When we were children, we . in that lake. (swim)

......................................................................................
4. By the end of this year, we ready for the tawjihi exams. (have, be)
..............................................................................
5. Since then, she to her friend. (not, talk)
....................................................................................................
6. Salem has for the final match all month. (be, train)

B. Complete each of the following items so that the new item has a similar meaning to the
one before it. (6 points)
1. Heat the water to make it evaporate.
If ……… … ……......................................................................................................... ……………………..……………………………… … ……………… ………… … …..….……………………………

2. You are not allowed to speak in Arabic during an English lesson.

You ………………................................................................................................................. ………………………………………………………… … … …… ……..….…… … ……….. ……………

3. The Olympic Games were held in Korea in 2014.

The event ………………....................................................................................................................... …………………………………………………….. ….…… … ……………….…………

4. "I really enjoyed watching the match."

Ahmad said ........................................................................................... ……………………..…………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

5. Salem had asked the dentist to fill in his tooth.

Salem had ................................................................................................................... …………………… … … ……………………………………………….. ….………………..……………

6. It's not normal for me to get up early in the morning.

I am ………………………………......................................................................................................................… …………………………………………………..….……………………….…………
Question Number Four: (13 points)
A. Choose the correct answer from between brackets. (7 points)
........................................................ ……………
1. Ahmad doing strenuous exercises to strengthen his muscles.

(used to, is used to, didn't use to)

........................................................ ……… … …
2. Amman is considered as modern Arab capital city.

(the, an, a)
........................................................ ……………
3. I helped the old man had been injured in the accident.

(who's, who, whose)

........................................................ ………… …
4. We're going to Aqaba again the summer.

(on, at, in)

........................................................ ……………
5. We had the computer because it had stopped working.

(repaired, repairing, repair)

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have got very wet.
6. The rain was very heavy, so Ahmad

(must, can't, might)

7. If you want to apply for this job, you should fill ........................................................ ……… … … a form.
(up, out, in)

B. The following sentences are in American English, rewrite them in British English.
(4 points)
1. I think it's time for recess to watch my favorite series.
………………......................................................................................................... …………………………………………………………… … …………..….……………………………

2. 'Gosh, she had gotten taller and taller.'

………………......................................................................................................... ……… … ……………………… ………………………………………..….… … …… …………………

C. Study the following sentence then answer the question that follows. (2 points)
Conversely, not all women are mothers.
What is the function of conversely in the above sentence?

Question Number Five: (15 points)

A. EDITING (4 points)
Imagine you are an editor in the Jordan Times. You are asked to edit the following
lines that have four mistakes (one grammar mistake, one punctuation mistake and two
spelling mistakes). Find out these four mistakes and correct them.

Most young people communicate through sotial media. Some students write a plog.
Teachers can ask students to summarise information about what they have learnt in
class in the same way: If students learn to summarise quickly, they would be able to
use this skill in future.

B. GUIDED WRITING (4 points)

Read the information below, and write two sentences using the given notes below bout
Ibn Bassal. Use the appropriate linking words.
- Place of birth: Cordoba.
- Profession: in the court of Al Ma'moun.
- Achievements : a book of agriculture and designing water pumps
 C. FREE WRITING (7 points)

Write a composition of about 120 words on ONE of the following:

1. Technology has invaded every aspect of our life. Write a three-paragraph essay about
how you or your family uses modern technology.
2. Health conditions in Jordan are among the best in the Middle East. Write a report about
health facilities in Jordan.

It’s normal to feel a bit blue from time to time. However, studies show that negative emotions can
harm the body.

Anger can also have harmful effects on health. When you see red, your blood pressure is raised and
you can suffer from headaches, sleep problems and digestive problems. However, what about
positive feelings and attitudes? Until recently, scientists had not investigated whether there is a link
between positive feelings and good health.

Then, in a study that had followed more than 6,000 men and women aged 25 to 74 for 20 years,
researchers found that positivity reduced the risk of heart disease. Other factors influencing health
included a supportive network of family and friends, and an optimistic outlook on life.

The research showed that children who were more able to stay focused on a task, and who had a
more positive attitude to life at age seven, were usually in better health 30 years later.

The study has been controversial. Some health professionals believe that bad lifestyle choices, such
as smoking or lack of exercise, are the reason for heart disease and other illnesses, and not an
individual’s attitude. The researchers, while agreeing, raise the question: why are people making
bad lifestyle decisions? Do more optimistic people make better and healthier lifestyle choices?

The researchers appreciate that not everyone’s personal circumstances and environment make it
possible to live without worry. However, they believe that if we teach children to develop positive
thinking, and to ‘bounce back’ after a setback, these qualities will improve their overall health in the
future.

Question Number One: ( 20 points)

A.
1. There are two qualities that will improve children's health in the future. Write them down.
(2 point)
2. People are making bad lifestyle decisions which cause heart disease and other illnesses.
Mention two of them. (2 points)
3. Find a colour idiom which expresses sadness. (2 points)
4. Quote the sentence which shows that there is nothing sure about the relationship between
positive emotions and good health. (3 points)