BEN AOUADJ MED TAHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Full name : ……………… Due time : 1h30

First Term English Exam

Read the text carefully then do the following tasks:
Text:
In the past, the way people lived was very different from the way in which we
live nowadays.
In old times, people commonly used to live in simple dwelling with less electric
appliances, most of the chores were done by hand. Now, there are more fancy items,
robots and facilities.
Before, people used to dress up in simple ways. Now, they have developed a trend
and stylish clothes.
People, in the past, consumed fresh, natural and healthy food yet today; they
eat burgers, shawarmas, pizzas and pies.
Ways of entertainment changed a lot. Children amused to play with rag dolls,
marbles, and hopscotch. Today, they play videogames, chess, monopoly and
draughts.
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Part one: Reading Comprehension (7pts)

Task 1:
A: Choose a, b or c to complete the following sentences: (2pts)
1- Life in the past
a)is better than today b)is different from today c)is worse than today
2- The text is:
a) a dialogue b) an e-mail message c)a web article

B: Read the text then write true, false or not mentioned and correct the false ones
(3pts)
1- We use more electric appliances today…………………………………………
 2- Clothes in the past were made of silk…………………………………………….
3- People consumed fast food in the past.…………………………………………..

C: 1-Find words closest in meaning to the following: (1pt)

House=…………………………. Housework=……………………………
2-Find words opposite in meaning to the following: (1pt)
The present=/=………………………. Unhealthy=/= ...........................................

Mastery of language (7pts)

Task 1: Put the verbs between brackets in the past simple tense: (2pts)
a) In the past people….................(to live) in one place for a long time.
b) They…...................(to be) very happy.
Task 2: Complete the following sentences with “always”,“never” or “how often”
(2pts)
a- Muslims…....................drink alcohol.
b- They….......................get up early to pray
Task 3: Fill in the table according to the correct pronunciation (3pts)
Lived – accepted - developed – changed – cooked - painted
/t/ /d/ /id/

Part two: Written expression (6pts)

Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1: Your English friend asked you about the Algerian way of life in the past.
You decided to write a message about lifestyle in Algeria in the past (food, clothes and
games) to make him have an idea about.
Topic 2: You are a new pupil in your school, and your classmates want to know
more about you. Write a short paragraph in which you describe yourself (full name,
age, personality features, interests and abilities)

Good Luck