A.M.

O High School

Level: 1 as Scientific Stream

First Term English Exam

Part one: Read the text then do the activities that follow 15 pts

The term “Exchange Program” means that students can study in a different country and live a
different experience from that they have in their home country. Anastasia is 20 year-old Russian student
who is telling about her unforgettable exchange experience:§1

“I have always dreamed to study in a foreign country, so when they chose me to take part in an
exchange program, I didn’t think twice. Living an exchange experience is a wonderful chance. I believe if
life gives you an opportunity like that, it is stupid to say no. This is why I decided to go to Canada. §2

I think the most amazing part about Canada was their culture. There are a lot of immigrants and
different cultures. As a result, you will never feel like a stranger. My neighbors and classmates in Canada
were very friendly. I lived in a lovely house in a nice and calm street not very far from Carlton University. I
usually had breakfast at home and then I had dinner at University or in a restaurant. It was not hard for me to
live on my own because I have been living alone at University in Moscow. §3

In Canada, classes started after midday and we spent only 3 to 4 hours at University, but we had to
read a lot of books at home and do many exercises. It was very hard. I had to study a lot. In the end, I finally
succeeded to pass the year with very good grades. Today I have returned to Moscow and everything is easy
again. I’m very happy I went to Canada, and I will never forget it.” §4

Source: https://medium.com

A/- Comprehension: 8/8 pts

1- The text is: a- a news paper article b- a book excerpt c- a website article
2- Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a- Participating in an exchange program is a beautiful experience.
b- Anastasia is a teenager.
c- She has always wanted to study in another country.
d- A smart person will always refuse to participate in an exchange program.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text:
a- How did Anastasia find Canada?
b- Were the people in Canada nice to her? Justify from the text.
c- What time did classes start in Canada?
d- What is Anastasia’s home country?
4- In which paragraph is it mentioned that Anastasia finds life simple.
5- What or Who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
everything §4 it §4
 B/- Text Exploration: 7/7pts

1- Find in the text words that close in meaning to the following:

charming§3= ………………… difficult §4=………………..
2- Divide the following words into affixes. Do as in the example:
challenging unforgettable immigrants finally

Prefix Root Suffix

Impartial im part ial

3- A/-Join these pairs of sentences using the following connectors:

both…and - neither… nor
1-a- Anastasia doesn’t study medicine. b- Laura doesn’t study medicine.
2- a- James rents a house near the University. Anastasia rents a house near the University.
B/- Rewrite b so that it means the same as sentence a:
a- Anastasia studies hard. She wants to pass the year with good grades.
b- Anastasia studies hard……………………………………………….
a- In Canada, students are obliged to do extra activities at home.
b- In Canada, Students…………………………………………..
4- Complete the following dialogue:
Laura: ……………………………………?
Anastasia: I’m from Russia and I study at University.
Laura: ……………………………………..?
Anastasia: Yes, I really like Canada.
Laura: ………………………………………?
Anastasia: I usually travel to different countries.
5- Classify the following words according to the stressed syllable:
Living decide migrant forget

First Syllable Second Syllable

Part Two: Written Expression: Choose only One topic:

Topic One: Use the information in the job offer that follows to write an application letter

Job Offer Obligations: clean the shop/ arrange products on

Employer: Mr. John Smith shelves/ sell and count the money.
Address: 26, George Washington Avenue, Chicago. Qualities: honest/ helpful/ nice with customers/
Job: Shop keeping smiley/ cheerful and good looking.
Age: 20 years or more

Topic Two:

Today the world seems smaller, as if all the people lived in a small house. Write a short paragraph in
which you speak about the contribution of the internet in shortening distances.

 Use sequencers and appropriate connectors.

Good Luck
A.M.O High School

Level: 1 as Literary Stream

First Term English Exam

Part one: Read the text then do the activities that follow 15 pts

The term “Exchange Program” means that students can study in a different country and live a
different experience from that they have in their home country. Anastasia is 20 year-old Russian student
who is telling about her unforgettable exchange experience:§1

“I have always dreamed to study in a foreign country, so when they chose me to take part in an
exchange program, I didn’t think twice. Living an exchange experience is a wonderful chance. I believe if
life gives you an opportunity like that, it is stupid to say no. This is why I decided to go to Canada. §2

I think the most amazing part about Canada was their culture. There are a lot of immigrants and
different cultures. As a result, you will never feel like a stranger. My neighbors and classmates in Canada
were very friendly. I lived in a lovely house in a nice and calm street not very far from Carlton University. I
usually had breakfast at home and then I had dinner at University or in a restaurant. It was not hard for me to
live on my own because I have been living alone at University in Moscow. §3

In Canada, classes started after midday and we spent only 3 to 4 hours at University, but we had to
read a lot of books at home and do many exercises. It was very hard. I had to study a lot. In the end, I finally
succeeded to pass the year with very good grades. Today I have returned to Moscow and everything is easy
again. I’m very happy I went to Canada, and I will never forget it.” §4

Source: https://medium.com

A/- Comprehension: 7/7 pts

1- The text is: a- a news paper article b- a book excerpt c- a website article
2- Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a- Participating in an exchange program is a beautiful experience.
b- Anastasia is a teenager.
c- She has always wanted to study in another country.
d- A smart person will always refuse to participate in an exchange program.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text:
a- How did Anastasia find Canada?
b- Were the people in Canada nice to her? Justify from the text.
c- What time did classes start in Canada?
4- In which paragraph is it mentioned that Anastasia finds life simple.
5- What or Who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
everything §4 it §4
 B/- Text Exploration: 8/8pts

1- Find in the text words that close in meaning to the following:

charming§3= ………………… difficult §4=………………..
2- Divide the following words into affixes. Do as in the example:
challenging unforgettable immigrants finally

Prefix Root Suffix

Impartial im part ial

3- A/-Join these pairs of sentences using the following connectors:

both…and - neither… nor
1-a- Anastasia doesn’t study medicine. b- Laura doesn’t study medicine.
2- a- James rents a house near the University. Anastasia rents a house near the University.
B/- Rewrite b so that it means the same as sentence a:
a- Anastasia studies hard. She wants to pass the year with good grades.
b- Anastasia studies hard……………………………………………….
a- In Canada, students are obliged to do extra activities at home.
b- In Canada, Students…………………………………………..
a- Students are forbidden to touch dangerous chemicals in the laboratory.
b- Students ………………………………………………………………..
4- Complete the following dialogue:
Laura: ……………………………………?
Anastasia: I’m from Russia and I study at University.
Laura: ……………………………………..?
Anastasia: Yes, I really like Canada.
Laura: ………………………………………?
Anastasia: I usually travel to different countries.
5- Classify the following words according to the stressed syllable:
Living decide migrant forget

First Syllable Second Syllable

Part Two: Written Expression: Choose only One topic:

Topic One: Use the information in the job offer that follows to write an application letter

Job Offer Obligations: clean the shop/ arrange products on

Employer: Mr. John Smith shelves/ sell and count the money.
Address: 26, George Washington Avenue, Chicago. Qualities: honest/ helpful/ nice with customers/
Job: Shop keeping smiley/ cheerful and good looking.
Age: 20 years or more
Topic Two:

Today the world seems smaller, as if all the people lived in a small house. Write a short paragraph in
which you speak about the contribution of the internet in shortening distances.

 Use sequencers and appropriate connectors. Good Luck