2021 / 2020 SH.

DEGAA ALI Secondary School

Level: 1st Year LITERARY STREAMS+ 1 SC 4 :G1+2
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : ………………

SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Deforestation(=cutting the trees) is when humans remove or clear large areas of forest lands and related
ecosystems for non-forest use. (§1)
When forests are destroyed, the atmosphere, water bodies and the water table are all affected. Trees
absorb and retain water in their roots. A large part of the water that circulates in the ecosystem of rainforests
remains inside the plants. Some of this moisture is transpired into the atmosphere. When this process is broken,
the atmosphere and water bodies begin to dry out. The watershed potential is compromised and less water will
run through the rivers. Smaller lakes and streams that take water from these larger water bodies dry up. (§2)
Many wonderful species of plants and animals have been lost, and many others remain endangered.
It is estimated that about 50 to 100 species of animals are being lost each day as a result of destruction of their
habitats, and that is a tragedy. (§3)

A/Comprehension:
1. Choose the most appropriate title. (1pt)
a) The effects of deforestation b) The importance of forests c) The importance of water

2. Say whether the following statements are “true” or “false”. (2pts)

a) Deforestation is planting trees in large areas. ……………………
b) The earth is negatively affected by deforestation. ……………………
c) Trees of forests save water. ……………………
d) The atmosphere becomes better when we cut trees. ……………………

3. In which paragraph are the effects to deforestation mentioned? (1pt) …………

4. Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)

a) What do we mean by deforestation?
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b) Where do trees retain water?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) Are the different species of plants and animals in danger?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1pt)

a) their (§2) ………………………………… b) others (§3) …………………………………

:B/Text Exploration
1. Find in the text words which are closest in meaning to the following: (1.5pt)
a) huge (§1) = ……………………… b) damaged (§2) = ……………………… c) homes (§3) = ………………………

Find in the text words which are opposite in meaning to the following: (1.5pt)
a) add (§1) ≠ ……………………… b) more (§2) ≠ ……………………… c) construction (§3) ≠ ………………………
2. Complete the following table. (1pt)
Verbs Nouns
……………………………………… deforestation
To pollute ……………………………………

3. Give the correct form of the verbs between brackets. (2pts)

a) If we (not stop) …………………………… deforestation, a lot of animals (to be) …………………………… lost.

feels he or she alw ays * (feel) go

b) If you (to pour) …………………………… oil on water, it (to float ) …………………………….

4. Join the sentences (2pts)

a) People are cutting down the trees. A lot of plants and animals have been lost. ) as a result )
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) We have to stop deforestation. It endangers our planet. (because )

→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables. (2pts)
destruction - trees - environment - forest
One Syllable Two Syllables Three Syllables Four Syllables

6. Fill in the gaps with words from the list below. (2pts)
damaged - change - problem - Amazon

We know deforestation is a real …………………….……………… in the world today. Apart from damaging the environment,
deforestation also brings social problems. In places like the …………………………..………… forest, Argentina, Borneo or
Indonesia, the planet’s ecosystems, biodiversity, and the soils are being ………………………………….…………. And people’s
livelihoods often get at stake too. The big picture is probably the contribution of deforestation to  climate
……………………………………, but also the rise of social inequality.