Lycée Al-Argoub Enseignant : M.

Mustapha Lajhar
Matière : Anglais Classe : 2 éme sciences Expérimentales 1 & 2
Date : janvier 2018 Durée : 2 h Devoir de Synthèse n°1
Nom de l’élève : ………………………..………………… Classe : ……… Numéro : ………

I/ READING COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

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The Text

(1) Hundreds of people gathered on Friday to celebrate the life of a 17-year-old boy killed in a

shooting earlier this month at a New Mexico high school in the city of Aztec. Family, friends and

dozens of fellow classmates showed up to Pinon Hills Community Church in Farmington to remember

Francisco Fernandez. He and Casey Jordan Marquez, also 17, were killed Dec. 7 when a gunman

disguised as a student opened fire inside Aztec High School shortly after first period began.

(2) Authorities say 21-year-old William Atchison had planned the attack.The gunman shot Fernandez,

then walked out into the hallway and encountered Marquez. He immediately killed her. With some

calling him a hero, Fernandez's family remembered him as a teenager who loved sports, video

games and hanging out with relatives and friends. A path leading up to the church was lined with 50

motorcycles. After the private service, a procession of lowriders and classic cars transported the

family to the cemetery. About 100 people also lined the streets to glimpse the caravan and hold signs

praising Fernandez.

(3) Sharon Schupla, of Farmington, said she got up early and made sure to come out with her family.

She has a son who attended Aztec School."We've always been very close to everybody in the area,"

Schupla told the Journal. School officials plan to transform a space damaged by the shooting into an

open-learning area and dedicate it to the victims. Students are scheduled to return to school Monday.

They'll start off the day with a special assembly before heading to class.

abc news.go.com

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1) Complete the table. (3 marks)

Victim’s Name Criminal Crime

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2) Write the paragraph number in front of the suitable heading. (3 marks)

What will school administrators do in remembrance of the victims? …..

A crime took place at a high school …..
Circumstances of the crime …..

2- These statements are false. Correct them with sentences from the text. (2 marks)
a- The criminal is a student.
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b- Fernandez detests sports.

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4) Circle the two adjectives that best describe school officials from the list. (2 marks)

forgetful - faithful - regretful - lovely - clumsy

5) Find words having the same meaning as the words below. (2 marks)
a- appeared (paragraph 1) : …………………………………………………………
b- the way (paragraph 2) : …………………………………………………………

6) What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 marks)

a- He refers to …………………………………………………………

b- it refers to …………………………………………………………

7) Give a personal justified answer to the following question. (1 mark)

Do you think that education can reduce violence and crimes ? Why ?
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 II- LANGUAGE (10 marks)
1°) Circle the right option. (3 marks)
Mexican-born American guitarist Carlos Santana is best known as the leader of the band (which
/ whose / whom) has toured and recorded successfully since the late '60s. He has also recorded a
series of exploratory solo albums and collaborations with other (musical / musicians / music) that
expand upon his basic musical style. Carlos Santana grew up in Mexico, the son of a father who was
a violinist. He took up the violin at five, but at eight switched to the guitar. The family moved to
Tijuana, where he began (to play / playing / plays) in clubs and bars. In the early '60s, the family
moved to San Francisco. Santana at (the end / once / first) remained in Tijuana, but he later joined
them and (assembled / attended / studied) Mission High School, graduating in June 1965. In 1966,
he was one of the founders of the Santana Blues Band. It was required to name a nominal (leads /
leadership / leader) due to a provision of the music union. The name was eventually shortened to
Santana and the band debuted at the Fillmore West theater in San Francisco on June 16, 1968.

2°) Fill in the blanks with words from the list. (There are 2 extra words) (3 marks)
directly - broken - skillful - scoring - where - talent - grew - whereas

Cristiano Ronaldo is often regarded as one of the best footballers to have ever played the
game. Ronaldo ------------------------------- up in Madeira, Portugal but after graduating from the youth set
up at Sporting CP he was immediately snapped up by English club Manchester United after his
------------------------------- as a winger was spotted by their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo
spent six years at Manchester United and that was ------------------------------- he developed his game as a
------------------------------- , quick, winger who could score goals and create opportunities for his team
mates. He won plenty of trophies for Manchester United a before he moved to Real Madrid as the
world’s most expensive player. At Real Madrid he has ------------------------------- some of the most
important goal ------------------------------- record and also led the club to important trophies. Ronaldo is also
the captain of the Portuguese national team and led them to the semifinals of the European
Championships in the year 2012. He has also won plenty of individual awards as one of the world’s
premier footballers.

3°) Put the words between parentheses in the right tense or form. (4 marks)
Child Labour refers to the situation where minor boys and girls are engaged into commercial
activities. It has been an (national) ------------------------------- concern because it damages, spoils and
(destruction) ------------------------------- the future of children. The problem of child labor is a
(seriousness) ------------------------------- matter not only in India but also in other developing countries. It is
great social problem. Children are the hope and future of a nation. Yet, there are millions
(deprivation) ------------------------------- children in our country who have never known a normal, carefree
childhood. The law in Indian soil says that any child below age of 14 (could) ------------------------------- be
employed either in a factory or office or restaurant. Recently, India’s global business has been
(severe) ------------------------------- affected in many cases because of the (employ) ------------------------------- of
children who have been used in manufacturing or packaging a transport of those items. Across
history many novelists (expose) ------------------------------- the misery of child labourers in their writings.
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 III- WRITING (15 marks)

 Task I: Complete the conversation below. (5 marks)

Sam: "…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. family reunion?"
Mom: "Yes, Sam. Why don't you want to go?"
Sam: "It's ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..."
Mom: "You have a lot of cousins."
Sam: "I know, but they are all younger than me."
Mom: "So, you could entertain them."
Sam: "Ok."
Mom: "Your grandparents will be very disappointed if you do not attend."
Sam: "Ok ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..…..?"
Mom: "It is going to be at an Italian restaurant. Italian food is your favorite."
Sam: "I know. ……………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………….?"
Mom: "Probably a few hours."
Sam: "……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….……………..?"
Mom: "If you can find a ride home, you can leave early."
Sam: "I wish I knew how to drive."
Mom: "You will learn one day. But tonight you are going to the reunion."

 Task II : The ministry of education organised a conference about child labour. As a pupil you were
invited to deliver a speech about that . Write a 12-line speech in which you focus on the definition,
the effects and the solutions. (10 marks)

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Grading: Adherence to task: …/4 Language: …/4 Mechanics of writing: …/2 4