Devoir de contrôle N° 4 – 06 Avril 2017

9 ème Année 6 + 7

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LANGUAGE (12)
Task 1: Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list below. There are 2 extra words. (4)
reasons – why – when – who – more –
often – agree – never – most – recent

On-line shopping seems to become more popular every

year. According to a …………………………report, over half of
US consumers with Internet access now prefer shopping on-line,
and just 1 % say they have …………………………shopped on-
line. Experts know that consumers spend on average around $ 100
per on-line order. The …………………………common types of
goods bought on-line are electronics, books, clothing and household goods. There are a umber of
reasons …………………………on-line shopping has increased. Cheaper prices and a large variety
of products are the main …………………………, according to the survey. The ability to compare
products and read reviews is another reason. Most on-line shoppers say that they
…………………………make a decision to buy a product …………………………five or more
reviewers …………………………that the product is good value for money.

Task 2: Put the bracketed word in the right tense or form. (3)

Although parents are usually worried about the negative effects of the Internet on their
children, there is new (inform) …………………………from recent research that might change
their minds. Recently, scientists (prove) …………………………that Internet use can lead to
improvement in memory, concentration and critical thinking. It also helps with children’s (able)
…………………………to solve problems. There has been considerable (develop)
…………………………in terms of language skills, and research has also shown that the internet
can improve children’s (imagine) ………………………… They can even use the Web (form)
…………………………relationships with other children, although on-line friendships have to be
supervised by parents.

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Task 3: Circle the correct alternative. (3)

When I traveled to Africa, I was shocked by the levels of poverty I saw there. I’m not rich,
but I don’t have to worry about not being able to buy what I want. I spoke to people (which /when /
who) didn’t have enough income to feed or clothe their children, and this made me want (to do /
to doing / to did) something to help them. That is why I decided to become a sponsor and now I
(regular / regularly / more regular) send checks to Umbumbu, a small village on the west coast.
The money helps buy books and pens so that the children can have access to schooling. For a long
time they, (need / needing / have needed) outside help and I’m happy to know I’m in a position to
provide them with it. The main problem to achieve a successful life is (lack / luck / lock) of
education. Millions of children worldwide face this problem. I’m trying to make things (easily /
easier / easiest) for the children of Umbumbu and you can do, too.

Task 4: Reorder the parts to get meaningful sentences. (2)

I have recently traveled with some friends to England and Scotland.

 My favourite / the trip / London. / part of / round / was travelling
 It is / to get around / very easy / the city. / goes all around / because the underground
 The station / other stations. / linked to all / which was / was Paddington Station / near our hotel
 There is a lot / in London and / shopping centres. / of entertainment / got great / they have

I have recently traveled with some friends to England and Scotland

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Task 5: Read the dialogue and match the underlined utterances with their functions. (There are
2 extra functions). (2)

Adam: Hi Brian. Did you watch the documentary on ITV last night?

Brian: Yes, I did. What do you think of what’s happening in some African countries?

Adam: It’s really terrible. Rich countries have to do something about that.

Brian: That’s true. But the majority of them are unwilling to help. They don’t care about
others.

Adam: What about founding a new charity? We can raise money and give and hand to the
needy in our country. We may solve some of their problems.

Functions Utterances
Obligation ……………………………………………………………………………

Expressing intention ……………………………………………………………………………

Suggestion ……………………………………………………………………………

Asking for opinion ……………………………………………………………………………

Prohibition ……………………………………………………………………………

Agreeing ……………………………………………………………………………

WRITING (6)
Your English pen-friend Jack is not interested in spending his holidays in Tunisia.

Write him an e-mail to convince him of the necessity of spending his holidays in our country.

The following hints may help you: weather / services / interesting places / people…

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Grading scheme Com. Eff …../ 2 adh. to cont …/ 1 Gram & voc ……/ 2 Sp. & punct …../ 1

GOOD LUCK!!!

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