(Corrige du sujet) (barème)

I- Reading Comprehension (15 marks)

1 b- The story of a revolutionary invention ✓ 1 mark

2 a- “Dyson was the product’s designer, engineer, manufacturer, and pitchman—its auteur.” (par. 1) 4×1=4
b- “most of the major vacuum-cleaner manufacturers were in a price war to produce a machine that marks
could sell for less than a hundred dollars” (par. 1)
c- “he saw the problem—the bags’ pores, which separate the dirt from the air passing through the
bag, quickly became blocked with dust, limiting the airflow and reducing the suction” (par. 2)
d- “In the product’s packaging, the company did not rely on a striking logo or a “brand image.”
Instead, a brand story was offered” (par. 2)
3 Packaging – problem – came up 3 ×1= 3
marks
4 a- It looked serious: the solid yellow used for the body of the machine was a shade familiar in 2 × 1 = 2
power tools but not in household appliances. marks
b- It was beautiful: the durable polycarbonate plastic was flecked with aluminum to lend the
finish a pleasing, glossy sheen.
5 a- Obvious 2 marks
b- durable

6 a- the product 2 mark

b- the vacuum cleaner
7 Accept any sensible answer 1 mark
II - Writing (15 marks)
Task-1- Adherence to content / Efficient use of prompts 2.5 marks

Language / Linguistic and mechanical accuracy 2 .5 marks

Task-2- -Adherence to task and relevant content 4marks

-Language (correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary) 4marks
-Mechanics of writing (spelling/punctuation/capitalization) 2marks
III - Language (10 marks)
1 vacationing – reality – next – said – at - clearly 6 × 0.5=
3mks

2 enjoy – that – to – iconic – designed – those – most - beauty 8 × 0.5=4

mks

3 looking – manager – came – was – really - does 6 × 0.5=3

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