Second Term English Exam 3 rd Year Foreign Languages

2 Hours

Part one: Reading (14 points)

Read the text carefully and do the activities.
A person who demonstrates ethical behaviour has evidence of a strong moral code and a consistent set of
values. Ethics can be rooted in belief or the pursuit of making the world better. Those who exemplify ethical
behaviour do the right thing regardless of whether they get credit for it. This sort of behaviour is not limited to the
workplace; it can be present in every facet of life.

To understand why ethical behaviour is important, it might be helpful to know how unethical behaviour affects
a company. Think about a business that hires only family, or one that gives inappropriate incentives, for example.
While these actions might not be illegal, they can definitely have negative effects on the morale and success of a
company. On the flip side, a leader who personifies ethical behaviour will be fair in all situations. In turn,
employees will trust that their leadership team is working toward the greater good of the entire company. By being
ethical, leaders can foster an environment that rewards and encourages good attitudes. Ethical behaviour includes
honesty, integrity, fairness and a variety of other positive traits. Those who have others' interests in mind when
they make decisions are displaying ethical behaviour.

In the workplace, there might be a standard for ethics set throughout the company. Many organizations create a
code of ethics, which might include generic guidelines for ethical behaviour about doing the right thing or
remaining fair. It could also mention specific protocol within the business. For example, a code of ethics at a
doctor's office might include putting the patient first and remaining understanding in tough situations. At a college,
a code of ethics could include being honest and unbiased when grading and being a catalyst for diverse
perspectives in the classroom.

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A/ Comprehension

1. Say whether the following sentences are true or false.

a) Unethical behaviours are not limited to the workplace thus they can be present in every facet of life.
b) A clear understanding of an ethical behaviour depends on understanding the effects of illegitimate
practices on a company.
c) It is legal for a businessman to recruit his family only.
2. In which paragraph “The importance of legitimate behaviours” is mentioned?
3. Answer the following questions according to the text
a) Are lawful practices limited to one domain?
b) What are the actions that can threaten the success of a company?
c) How can a code of ethics be implemented in a college?
4. Find what or who do the underlined words in the text refer to
a) This sort of behaviour (§1) a) these actions (§2) b) which (§3)

B) Text Exploration
1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) Legitimate (§1)
b) Grasp (§2)
c) Unprejudiced (§3)
2. Divide the following words into root and affixes :

word prefix root suffix

unethical
unbiased
 3. Ask questions about the underlined words.
a) Many organizations created a code of ethics.
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
effects- helped- limited - ethics – classroom -code

1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables

5. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.

Laws - illegal - bribery - ethics – right - behaviour
Business ......1...... is a practice that determines what is ......2......, wrong, and appropriate in the workplace.
Business ethics is often guided by......3......, and keep companies and individuals from engaging in......4....... activity
such as insider trading, discrimination and ..............5........... .

Part Two : Written Expression (6 points)

Choose only ONE topic

Topic One:
Some people see that there is no link between ethics and business. Write a speech (of about 80 to 100 words)
in which you convince them about the deep connection between ethics and business.
Make best use of the following notes.
 Business is a human activity.
 Business should comply with ethics.
 The success of business depends on employees who must be treated fairly and well paid.

Topic Two:
Money laundering is a serious threat to the development of the country and its financial system. Write a
composition of about 80 to 100 words in which you suggest some solution to eradicate this illegal practice.