01 Sujets Session Anglais Bepc

EXAMEN DU BREVET D’ETUDES DU PREMIER CYCLE
DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE ET CONCOURS D’ENTREE EN SECONDE

SUJET : ANGLAIS (Session 2013)
Durée : 2 h 30 m Coefficient : 2
Option : A
A. - READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text carefully and answer the questions
1 Text: Crowding
Look around you! What do you see? What do you smell? If you live in a city, you probably
see many people, you hear the big noise of traffic and you smell the pollution from cars and
factory smokes.
5 Nowadays, we enter a modern world, a new period of history. Before, most people were
farmers, they lived in the country. Now, many of them are leaving the farms moving into the
cities. The cities are growing very quickly; most of them are very crowded. Then, people are
driving more cars, burning more fuel, using more water, making more rubbish and producing
goods in factories. Life in cities becomes
10 an important problem.
Some governments try to plan the future of their cities. They are building new roads, setting
up new buildings and houses, in search of more water and limiting population growth in
certain areas. But city planners are getting worried. People are crowding into the cities than
the cities can receive them. The cities are running out
15 of rooms. How could this problem be solved?
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) -Find a word having the same meaning as “overpopulated" in the following
sentence: − “Before, most people were farmers, they lived in the country. Now, many of
them are leaving their farms and move into the cities. The cities are growing very quickly
most of them are very crowded.” (Lines 5-7)
2) - In the sentence: “Some governments try to plan the future of their cities. They are
building new roads, setting up new buildings and houses, in search of more water and
limiting population growth in certain areas." (Lines 11-13), find an expression having the
same meaning as "looking for”.
II - Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words

1 ) - Look around you! What do you see ............ what do you smell?
2) - City planners are getting worried ............ people are crowding into the cities
faster than the cities can receive them.
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III - Answer the following question
How to call the population movement from the country into the cities?
IV - Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text
a) Giving solutions for improvement.
b) Talking about the environment situation.
c) Describing facts about pollution.
V - Say if you agree or disagree with the writer who says that: “life in cities becomes an
important problem.” Give two reasons.
I agree because a/ ...........................................................................................

b/...........................................................................................
OR
I disagree because : a/ ...........................................................................................
b/...........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate grammatical items so as to get the text
restored:
My mother and I went to the market yesterday. First (1) all, we bought some meat (2) the
butcher’s. Then, (3) visited the greengrocer to buy (4) carrots, potatoes and tomatoes. Mother (5)
not forget (6) fruit for dessert. My basket (7) very heavy so I put (8) on my head.
(1 ) ............................ (2) ............................ (3) ......................... (4) ..............................
(5) ............................. (6) ............................ (7) ......................... (8) ..............................
C. - INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

I - Make the following sentence more formal
a) I want to use your phone.
b) Where is Piazza Hotel?
c) Let’s have some iced drink!
d) Open the door.
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Il - Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y
X Y
1- I’m too fat. A- Sorry, he is out!
2- Could you help me to do my maths exercises? B- You're welcome.
3- What do you think of smokers? C- Why don't you practice sport?
4- I’d like to speak to Mr. Jones please. D- Sorry, I’ve no time.
5- Reading books is helpful. E- That’s a good idea!
6- This is Mrs Bao. F- They are in danger.
7- Thank you for coming. G-1 think so.
8- How about going for a walk? H- Nice to meet you Madam.
I- It's raining.
D. - WRITING COMPOSITION
You are invited by your friend Seheno at the 10th anniversary of her school. Unfortunately,
you have to take an exam on that day.
Write a letter to apologize for not coming. (About 100 words).
NB: copy the layout below. Do not change anything.
LOT AB 173 SANFIL,
601 TOLIARA.
August 25th 2013
Dear Claire,
Kisses,
Seheno
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REPOBLIKAN’I MADAGASIKARA
Fitiavana - Tanindrasana - Fandrosoana
MINISTERE DE L'EDUCATION NATIONALE EXAMEN

SECRETARIAT GENERAL du Brevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle
DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'EDUCATION de l'enseignement secondaire
FONDAMENTALE ET DE L'ALPHABETISATION et
DIRECTION DE L'EDUCATION FONDAMENTALE CONCOURS
Service des Examens
d'Entrée en Seconde
Session 2014
Sujet : ANGLAIS (Candidats nationaux) Coefficient : 02

Date : 31 juillet 2014
Option A
Durée : 2h 30
Catégorie : 1
A. READING COMPREHENSION

Text : Means of Information in Madagascar
1 In Madagascar, we mainly have three means of information: newspapers, radios and

televisions.
Newspapers are read by a lot of people in town. Articles and their illustrations are generally
interesting. Besides, newspapers may be bought by everyone because they are not expensive.
5 Unfortunately neither daily nor weekly papers can reach all people especially those
who live far front the city.
Radio is also another efficient means of information. It does not cost a lot so it is the most used
mass media in Madagascar. Every home, even in remote areas, may have a radio set. All kinds of
information such as weather forecasts news as well as music are broadcast.
10 Another type of mass media is television. However it seems to be only resented for city
dwellers until now. This is because there is no electricity in the countryside and it is rather costly for
tire majority of the population.
As a conclusion, the development of means of information, contributes to the development of a
country so the government should find a way to make the Malagasy people have easier access to
15 information.
QUESTIONS
I. Guessing words (0,5pt x 2 = 1 pt)

1. Find a word having the same meaning as "get to " in the following sentences; "Besides,
newspapers may be bought by everyone because they are not expensive. Unfortunately. neither daily
nor weekly papers can reach all people especially those who live far from the city." (lines 4 - 6)
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2. In the following sentence : "This is because there is no electricity in the country side and it is rather
costly for the majority of the population." (lines 11 - 12.) "costly" means:
a) cheap
b) clear
c) expensive
d) easy
II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words (0,5 x 2 = 1 pt)
1. Newspapers are not expensive ……………………. everyone can buy them.
2. Radio is also another efficient means of information. …………………… it does not cost a lot.
III. Answer the question (1 pt)
Why do people in the countryside not use television?
IV. Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text (2pts)
a) The use of TV in Madagascar
b) Facts about newspapers
c) Talking about the radio
1- ................................... 2- .............................................. 3- ...............................................
V. Say if you agree or disagree with the author saying "the development of means of information
contributes to the development of a country". Give two reasons, (2 pts)
I agree because a) ........................................................................................
b) ...................................... .... .................................................
OR
I disagree because a)..... ............................................... ... ................................
b) ........................................................................ ...............
B. GRAMMAR IN USE
Fill in the blanks so as to get the text restored (0,25 x 8 = pts)

My mother is a nurse. Last year she worked . ……(1)………… a village not far .......(2)...... the town where.
I and my younger brother studied. Shu never visited……(3)…… except once a month. I sent her a letter when
we had problems .........(4)........ our health. ........ (5) ........ asked her housekeeper to bring us what we needed,
but ........ (6) ........ mother often telephoned me........ (7) ........wanted to know about our health. She always
ended the conversation....(8) .... telling " Be wise my dear children."
1) ……………………… 2) ……………………… 3) ……………………… 4) ………………………

5) ……………………… 6) ……………………… 7) ……………………… 8) ………………………
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C. INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING (4pts)
I. Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y (0,25pt x 4 = 1 pts)
X Y
1. What do you do in life? a. You should stop smoking.
2. I think alcohol is bad for our health. b. Wait a minute, I'm going to check if she’s in
3. I'd like to speak to Susan, please. \ c. Thank you
4. I cough a lot. d. I'm a taxi-driver.
b. e. I agree with you.
II. Make the following sentences more formal (0,5pt x 2 = 1 pts)

a. Give me some water.
b. Don't smoke here!
III. Build up a dialogue from the following situation (0,5 x 4 = 2pt)
Mrs Hanta asks Benja to buy some tomatoes at the market. Benja refuses to go. Mrs Hanta asks why
he can't and Benja replies that tie has a lot of homework to do.
Mrs Hanta : .....................................................................................................
Benja : .............................................................................................................
Mrs Hanta : .....................................................................................................
Benja : .............................................................................................................
D. WRITING COMPOSITION (7pts)

Tell a story from the following series of pictures.
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MINISTERE DE L’EDUCATION NATIONALE EXAMEN
du Brevet d’Etudes du Premier Cycle
SECRETARIAT GENERAL de l'enseignement secondaire
et
DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'EDUCATION CONCOURS
FONDAMENTALE ET DF L’ALPHABETISATION d'Entrée en Seconde
Session 2015
DIRECTION DE L’EDUCATION FONDAMENTALE
Service des Examens
Sujet : ANGLAIS Coefficient : 2

Candidats Nationaux
Date : 06 Août 2015
Option : A
Durée 2H3O Catégorie : I
A- READING COMPREHENSION (7pts)
Text : THE CYCLONE CHEDZA
1 A cyclone hit the most part of Madagascar at a speed of about 220 kms an hour by the end of
February through mid-March 2015. The East coast was probably the hardest damaged. In addition
to the wind and the rain, there was the rise of the sea. As a result houses, schools, warehouses, and
hospitals were flooded. Canoes were the only possible means of transport.
5 A local fisherman reported that roots were blown off, trees were uprooted and electric poles
were blown down. All the houses were totally destroyed. And in the rest, only certain concrete made
buildings resisted to the cyclone.
A death roll of more than 70 was registered. Thousands of people became homeless. Some
of them managed to stay with friends or relatives. Many had to be sheltered and looked after in tents,
10 schools and townhalls.
Help was not long to come. Rice, dry beans, canned food, medicines, nets were provided
immediately. Later, the Army began transporting the necessities to be shared to the victims. Some
members of the government and local officials visited the devastated areas to see what should be
done.
QUESTIONS
I- Guessing words (O,5pt x 2= 1pt)
1- Find a word having the same meaning as "demolished" in the following sentences “A cyclone
hit the most part of Madagascar at a speed of about 220 kms an hour by the end of February
through mid-March 2015. The East coast was probably the
hardest damaged" (I. 1-3)
2- In the sentences: “A death roll of more than 70 was registered. Thousands of people became
homeless. Some of them managed to stay with friends or relatives. But many had to be sheltered
and looked after in tents, schools and townhalls, y (I. 8-10), find a word having the same meaning
as "without shelter"
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II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words (0,5 pt x 2 = 1 pt)
1. Houses, schools, warehouses, and hospitals were flooded .............. canoes were the only possible means of
transport.
2. Help was not long to come .......... rice, dry beans, canned food, medicines, nets.
III- Answer the following question (1pt)
What would happen if Chedza was not violent ?
IV- Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text (2pts)
a- Reporting
b- Offering helps
c- Describing
1) ................................. 2) ........................................... 3) ......................................... .
V- Say if you agree or disagree with the statement : "the government and local officials should help the victime of the
cyclone". Give two reasons (2pts)
I agree because:
a)
b)
OR
I disagree because:
a)
b)
В- GRAMMAR IN USE
Fill in the blanks so as to get the text restored (0,25 x 8 = 2pts)
On Saturdays, Mr Jack goes to the market. He leaves home .........1........... eight o'clock in the morning. He goes to the
market .......2..........taxi. He buys some fruits .........3........mangoes, bananas........4.......oranges. He goes back home at 9.30.
He helps ....5....wife to cook lunch ....6.... stops working because he is tired. He sits ....7.... the chair and read a newspaper. He
is fond ....8.... it.
1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3 ............................... 4 ...............................
5 ............................... 6 ............................... 7 ............................... 8 ...............................
C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING (4pts)
A A with those in column B (0,25 pt x 8 = 2pts)

l- Match the sentenences in column B
1. Do you like smoking? a. Certainly.
2. Here are your books b. Not at all.
3. What do you think of smoker? c. Not very well.
4. Thank you for your help? d. They are in danger.
5. How are you ? e. Neither do I.
6. Could I use your pen ? f. No, I don't
7. See you ! g. Thank you
8. I don't like alcohol h. See you too.
i. Never mind.
П- Build up a dialogue from the following situation. (0.5ptx 4=2pts)
Susan has got sexual transmitted diseases virus. She asks advice from her friend Tom. He advises her
to go quickly to the hospital. She refuses because she is ashamed of her disease. Tom decides to take her to the
hospital and she accepts.
Susan :
Tom :
Susan :
Tom :
D- WRITING COMPOSITION (7pts)
Write a letter to your friend Jao telling him about the picnic you had with your family last Saturday.
Find help for your writing from the list that follows: the place, date and activities.
Use the following layout Do not change anything
Lot 348 bis Andasibe

Moramanga
10th August 2015
Dear Jao,
Yours,
Mamy
MINISTERE DE I EDUCATION NATIONALE
EXAMEN
SECRETARIAT GENERAL du Brevet d’Etudes du Premier Cycle
de l’enseignement secondaire
DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'EDUCATION et
FONDAMENTALE ET DE L'ALPHABETISATION CONCOURS
d’Entrée en Seconde
DIRECTION DE L’EDUCATION FONDAMENTALE Session 2017
Service des Examens
Sujet : ANGLAIS Coefficient : 2

(Candidats nationaux)
Date 06 juillet 2017
Option : A
Durée : 2 h 30 Catégorie :I
A- READING COMPREHENSION (7 pts)

Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Text : ISALO NATIONAL PARK
1 Isalo National Park is situated in the Ihorombe Region, in the southern part of
Madagascar, The park is known for its wide variety of terrain, including sandstone
fondations. deep canyons, a palm-lined oasis and grasslands, ihe closest town is Ranohira.
the closest cities are Toliara and Ihosy.
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Isalo National Park was created in 1962 and lias been administered by Madagascar
National Park authority since 1997. The Bara people, a nomadic population subsisting on
cattle farming, have traditionally inhabited this area. This region has a tropical dry climate
with seasonal rainfall.
A total of 340 fauna species are known to inhabit the area, including 82 tropical species
10 of birds, 33 species of reptiles, 15 species of frogs arid 14 species of mammals.
A local guide is required for visitors. It is not easy to go alone in the park. Porters can
be needed in Ranohira. Treks in the park can last from several hours to a week or longer.
The park includes several natural swimming pools which are popular among tourists. The
main threat to this park is the practice of slash and bum which limits the extent of the
forest.
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*Trek = long, hard journey, especially on foot.
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QUESTIONS
I- Guessing words (0,5 pt x 2 = 1 pt)
1- Find a word having the same meaning as “large" in the following sentences:
"The park is known for its wide variety of terrain, including sandstone formations, deep
canyons, a palm-lined oasis and grasslands. The closest town is Ranohira. the closest cities are
Toliara and Jhosy." (Lines 2-4)
2- Find the opposite of “wet” in the following sentences:
"The Bara people have traditionally inhabited this area, a nomadic people subsisting on cattle
farming. This area has a tropical dry climate with seasonal rainfall." (Lines 6 8)
II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words (0,5 pt x 2 = 1 pt)
1- The closest town is Ranohira ......... ..........the closest cities are Toliara and Ihosy.
2- ............................................................... A local guide is required for visitors
...it is not easy to go alone in the park.
III- Answer the following question (1pt)
What was the original activity' of the inhabitants of the region?
IV- Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text
(0,5 pt x 4 = 2 pts)
a- History of Isalo National Park?
b- Isalo National Park is a nice place for tourism
c- The fauna of Isalo National Park
d- The geographical situation of Isalo National Park
1) ..................... 2) .................. 3) ..... ..... ......... 4) ......................
V- Say if you agree or disagree with the statement:

“People practising slash and burn should be severely punished in order to save National parks’’.
Give two reasons. (2 pts)
I agree because:
a) ..................................................................................................................
b) ..................................................................................................................
OR
I disagree because:
a) ..................................................................................................................
b) ..................................................................................................................
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В- GRAMM AR IN USE (2pts)
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words so as to get the text restored: (0,25 pt
x 8 = 2 pts)
A young man wanted to do a test of HIV/AIDS before getting married. So, he went
.......(1)... hospital. Then, he asked the responsible what he must do to know ................. (2)...he
was carrying HIV virus or not. The responsible told..........(3) ......................................... to come
the following day.
The next day, he returned to the centre ............ (4)...did the test. When he was back to the centre
after two days, he was told ... (5)...he had no HIV virus (6) young man was very happy to
get the news. Finally, he told ............................ (7) girlfriend the good news.
Then......... (8) ......... decided to get married the following year.
1 ........... 2 .............. 3.......... 4............ 5 .................... 6 ........... 7................. 8..................
C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING (4 pts)

I- Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y (0,25 pt x 8 = 2 pts)
X Y
1. Is it already noon? А- No. a cup of tea, please!
2. Here is my pencil-case В- So long!
3. Some juice? С- Alas! He’s been sent to hospital.
4. Didn't you receive my message9 D- You're mistaken, it’s mine.
5. We're waiting For my brother 6- Hurry up. E- I have an appointment, just now.
please! F- No, just twenty past eleven.
6. See you soon! G- At the secretary’s office.
7. Where did you put my bag? H- Sony. I've lost my phone.
I- I cannot, my leg hurls.
1-........... 2-....... 3- ..... 4- ......... 5- ...........6- ........... 7- ....... 8- ............
II- Build up a dialogue from the following situation: (0,5 pt x 4 = 2 pts)
Jane has just lost her passport. She asks her friend Anna for advice. Anna advises her to
go to the police station. Jane accepts her advice and thanks her. Anna replies to her thanks.
Jane : ...............................................................................
Anna : ...............................................................................
Jane : ...............................................................................
Anna : ...............................................................................
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SUJETS TYPES CORRIGES
ANGLAIS
SUJETS
ANGLAIS - SUJET TYPE N°1
Option ; A
Text
SOS E ducation...
(...) Malagasy education system does not meet the needs of many school
children. Out of 100 children who enter the first grade, only about 66 complete their
primary school education.
Most Malagasy children study in dilapidated, overcrowded classrooms with few
learning materials, and over half of primary school teachers are recruited by parents’
associations and have limited or no training.
Annual cyclones and tropical storms damage school structures every year. (...)
Funds for rebuilding are limited, and there is an accumulation of temporary classroom
structures that are now used permanently.
Today, the impact of 2009 political crisis is an additional challenge for children’s
education. Most households have experienced a loss in revenues, while the price of
basic foodstuffs has risen. Poverty increases likelihood of children not attending
school, especially if they are needed to work to help supplement household income.
Children and UNICEF Madagascar 2011 - P. 6
QUESTIONS
A. - COMPREHENSION - VOCABULARY IN USE

I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as "impair” in the following sentence:
- "Annual cyclones and tropical storms damage school structures every year.”
2) - Choose the one correct answer.

The sentence “Children have to help supplement income” means:
- Children have to study very much at home.
- Children have to earn some money to help their parents.
- Children have to eat more to grow up faster.
II - Fill in the blanks w ith the appropriate linking w ords

1) - They visited the classrooms.................many children were sent to study.
2) - Pupils would be well teached...................... teachers had more training.
III - A nsw er the guestion

How many teachers are recruited by parents’ associations?
a) Income in every household has fallen.
b) About thirty four out of 100 children cannot complete their primary school.
c) Bad weather is also an enemy of education.
V - “Anybody is able to teach in the first grade”.

Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
I agree because : a / ..........................................................................................
b l ..........................................................................................
OR
I disagree because : a / ..........................................................................................
b l ..........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR I N USE
Fill in the blanks so to get the text restored:
Most of children (1) not go to school (2) the country although children are not to
be (3) work (4) at school. Parents often send (5) to the field. Sometimes, (6) are
obliged to work (7) cow-keeper. Now, it’s time to change and every child (8) have a
place in the classroom.
(1 )............................ ( 2 ) ..........................(3 ).......................... (4 ).............................

(5 )............................( 6 ) ..........................(7 ).......................... (8 ).............................

I - Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y
X Y
1- Where are you going now? a- It is, but I do not like the French teacher,
2- But how old are you? b- Yes, there is. Our college stands far from my home,
3- Is it pleasant to study at school? c- Yes, I am training for my BEPC degree,
4- Have you to take an exam? d-1 am going to school.
5- Is there any problem with your studying now e- You father will be here later.
6- How about learning Math together? f- What a good idea! W e ll go to the country,
7- Let’s have a day's holyday next Saturday. g- 0 K! See you next week!
8- Sorry, I must leave... h- I'll be sixteen, next week.
i-1 should enjoy working with you.
II - Make the following sentence more formal

a) Come and help me!
b) Shut the window!
D. - W R ITIN G COMPOSITION
You are member of an English Club. Your friend R ... do not want to enter your club.
Write him (her) a letter (1 0 -1 5 lines) in which you explain the advantages with
training in English language.
Option : A
Text
The villag e of Beravina
Beravina village belongs to the highlands of Madagascar. It is located 9 miles

from the centre town Antananarivo (...). Beravina contains eroded hills, alluvial plains
that have been converted into irrigated rice fields.
Gatherings of red-clay houses can be noticed in Beravina village. Old Estates
and houses are fortified by “ hadivory” and “ Tambohon’ny Ntaolo” (...). Those were
used to protect the village from enemies during monarchy period (...).
The climate is temperate, hot and rain season from November to April, cooler
and dry from May to October.
80 % of Beravina villagers live by agriculture. Rice represents 60 % of the
cultivated area, other food crops may include cassava, beans, maize, sweet potatoes,
and much variety of vegetables. Animal production is modest, usually pigs, zebus and poultry.
Beravina population is younger, 70 % between the age of 15 to 50. Due to the
lack of firm public policy, Education quality is so weak (...). Public primary schools are
crowded with average 50 pupils in one classroom.
ONG AINA Madagascar
QUESTIONS

I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “warm" in the following sentence:
-T h e climate is temperate, hot and rain season from November to April, cooler
and dry from May to October.
2) - Replace the underlined word by another one having the opposed meaning:
- Beravina population is younger.

1) - Beravina villagers have food enough............. they work very much.
2) - We must take shelter................. it stops raining.
Ill - Answer the question
What were “hadivory” used to?
a) Most of Beravina inhabitants live on rice fields.
b) Only about third of population is elder in this village.
c) Two seasons may be observed in the village of Beravina.
V - “Country life is easier than city life.”

I agree because : a / ..........................................................................................
b / ..........................................................................................
OR
b / ..........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
I went (1) an outing (2) my classmates last Saturday. We left our school (3) half
past seven. Ambotofotsy (4) a small village located about 20 kilometres (5)
Antananarivo. We played all sorts (6) game. I (7) very tired during the home journey.
However, I felt very happy (8) I arrived home.
(1 )............................ ( 2 )..........................(3 ).......................... (4 )..............................

(5 )............................ ( 6 )..........................( 7 ) .......................... ( 8 )..............................

X Y
1- Where do you come from? a- A marvelous spectacle!
2- 1heard “Red Star" team was playing...? b - 1guess... next Sunday.
3- Was it a cup-final? c- No, they were defeated.
4- And what was the score at the end of the match? d- They were opposed to JIRAMA team.
5- ‘‘Red Star” team was the winner? e- Unfortunately, I’ll be at Toliara next Sunday,
6- Was it a good match? f- W e were singing all day.
7- When will the cup-final come off? g - 1 saw through a football match.
8- We'll be at the stadium, this day. h- Three to one...
i- No, it was the sem i-final...
Il - Choose the most formal sentence
a) My money, don’t forget to give it back!
b) Be kind enough to give my money back!
c) Pay my money back, old boy!
You have read the following advertisement in “L'Express".
MALAGASY TRADE FIRM

Recruits
One agent (male orfem ale)
Requirements: - Malagasy nationality

- Age: between 21 - 30
- Bac degree
- Good commands of Informatics
- Speaking French and English fluently
- Honest and hard-working
Write a letter applying for this job. Tell the reasons why you want to be engaged.
Lot II N 39 F
Analamahitsy
101 Antananarivo
5 th March 2014
The Director of Malagasy TRADE FIRM

Boulevard de l’Europe
101 Antananarivo
Yours truly
Maminiaina
Option : A
Text
Equal rig h ts! ...
Today, most of women are obliged to work outside the household to supply her
family needs. But they usually work in precarious conditions of employment in
comparison with men.
First of all, when a firm needs to recruit some employees, the manager always
prefers men to women. Besides, women often earn less than men, though both two
are titular of the same degree. And a woman is not likely to hold an appointment in the
staff as long as a man turns up to be her rival.
On the other hand, a woman is to be busy herself with a lot of work in the
household. While her husband spends his time in drinking beer, watching TV or
reading a newspaper, she is doing the cook or looking after her children.
This situation has to come to an end. Men and women are to be on equal terms,
not only at work but also at home. And what about playing in the same football team?
Le Lauréat (Text N°140124/01/RFI)
QUESTIONS

I - Guessing words
I ) - Find a word having the same meaning as "had rather" in the following
sentence: - “When a firm needs to recruit some employees, the manager always
prefers men to women.”
2) - Choose the one correct answer

The sentence “A woman is not likely to hold an appointment in the staff" means:
- A woman does not like to be a member of the staff.
- A woman stands a chance to be a member of the staff.
- A woman does not stand a chance to be a member of the staff.

1) - You will succeed in your exam .................you make an effort.
2) - He’s called Little John........................ he is the strongest in the classroom.
III - A nswer the question

What does a man do when his wife is working very much at home?
a) Women are very occupied at home.

b) Women always work in bad conditions at work.
c) Men are preferred to women by firm directors.
V - “Men have to work as much as women in the household.”

Say if you agree or disagree with this opinion.
I agree because a / ...................... ....................................................................
b / ..........................................................................................
OR
b / ..........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
Jane (1) obliged to go (2) work every day. She wakes (3) early (4) the morning
and leaves her home (5) 6.15 or 6.30. She has a bowl (6) rice in her basket for lunch
at noon. She usually goes to work (7) bus but sometimes, she is obliged to go (8)
foot.
( 1 )............................( 2 ).......................... (3 ).......................... (4 )............................ .
( 5 )............................( 6 ) ..........................(7 ).......................... ( 8 ).............................

X Y
1- Where are you going to? a- May be, what kind of job is it about?
2- 1thought you had your own car? b- I’d like fruit juice, if you please.
3- Don’t you think traffic-jam is a problem for the bus? c- About four or five years.
4- And what about going on foot? d- Of course, when may I have an appointment?
5- How long have you been working in this firm? e-1 do, but I do not have any choice.
6- Would you be interested by an other job? f - 033 25 621 15.
7- It's near by your home. Would you like to g- To the bus station, near Jo’Snack.
have an appointment with the manager? h- Impossible, my firm is located very far
8- This week, I hope. Can you give me the from here.
number of your phone? i- It has already been sold.

a) Wait a minute! b) What’s your name?
You are appointed to write, in your school-magazine, an article about the
advantages offered by woodland and activities your association project to take on.
Option : A
Text
I have a dream
1 am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest
demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. (...). We cannot walk alone. We
cannot turn back. (...)And so even though we face the difficulties of today and
tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream today! I have a dream that my four little children will one day live
in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content
of their character. (...)
I have a dream today! This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back
to the South with. (...)
And when this happens, and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring
from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be
able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men,
Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing
in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last! Thank God
Almighty, we are free at last!
MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr.
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “belief’ in the following sentence:
- “This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back to the South with.”
- “We allow freedom ring."

1) - He dreams of a society...............black men and white men will join hands.
2) - We cannot walk alone..........we need help from other nations in the worlds.
III - Answer the guestion

What was Martin Luther King’s dream for his children?
a) Children are not to be victims of racial segregation.
b) All the nations in the world will sing freedom, on day.
c) American black people need help from other nations.
V - “Children are not to be judged by the color of their skin but by the
content of their character.”
I agree because a / ..........................................................................................
b / ..........................................................................................
OR
I disagree because . a / ..........................................................................................
b / ....... ...............................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
Children should be (1) equal terms when talking (2) education. Every child has
the right (3) be admitted (4) school. Parents (5) have difficulty (6) sending their
children to school are to be helped. We have not only the objective (7) having children
finish the first grade. Everyone (8) the right to attend lectures at the university.
(1 )............................ (2 ) ................. (3 ).......................... ( 4 )..............................

(5 )............................ ( 6 ).......................... (7 ).......................... ( 8 )..............................

X Y
1- What date is it? a- An SMS is not very polite.
2- Today is Loly's birthday? What am I to do? b- About 4 or 5 kilometres.
3- I'll send her an SMS. c - 1can! Here is her address.
4- Do you think I should visit Loiy home? d- Never mind!
5- Can you tell me where she lives? e-1 do not think so. What about a scooter?
6- Is it far from here? f- You should wish her a happy birthday.
7- May I go there by bus? g- I’ll go there by boat.
8- Of course, scooter is faster than bus. h- It is Friday 15 March.
Thank you very much! i- You should if you want to kiss her.
II - Choose the most formal sentence

a) Should I disturb you by smoking?
b) I want to smoke one cigarette.
c) May I smoke?
You are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend M ... to tell him (her) about the
locality where you are and how do you spend your holidays.
Option : A
Text
Water use and Hygiene
Sahondra Lalao, 32, has been teaching other women in Miandrivazo,
Madagascar, about the importance of good hygiene. Women like Sahondra, a local
mother of three, are vital in preventing the spread of water-related diseases that kill
4,000 children in Madagascar every year.
“ Model mothers” are community-based hygiene and sanitation promoters.
Volunteers are given training in good hygiene behaviour and become advocates for
health, visiting others in the community to spread hygiene messages.
Sahondra says: “ We’ve learned about handwashing. We go to households, take
soaps and really show people what to do. What we do is first pay them a visit, then set
another appointment and ask them what they did during the time that has passed.
“ It is very challenging because people are still living in the past practices. We are
trying to get them changed but it’s difficult to leave a past habit.”
“ I have really seen the change that it has brought to the health o f my family.
This is why I have been active in educating my friends. Before, the last thing I
would do would be to clean my home; now it’s the firs t thing i do. I think that my
house is different to most of this com munity. I show this to them so they can feel
the difference and see the change.”
“ Even my husband has changed!”
WATERAID ORG MADAGASCAR
QUESTIONS
A. - COMPREHENSION OCABULARY IN USE

I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “formation” in the following sentence:
- "Volunteers are given training in good hygiene behaviour and become advocates for health.”
2) - The sentence: “People are still living in the past practices” means:
- They have been living in Miandrivazo since last year.
- They like living in old houses.
- They do not like modernity.

1) - People learn about handw ashing.......... volunteers show them what to do.
2) - People are still living in the past practices...... it’s very difficult to get them changed.
III - Answer the question

Why have Sahondra been active in educating her friends?
a) Sahondra did not like to clean her home before.
b) Water-related diseases kill a lot of children every year.
c) People learn how to wash their hands.
V - “Past practices are to be left when talking about hygiene.”

I agree because : a / ............................................................................................
b / .........................................................................................
OR
I disagree because : a / .........................................................................................
b / .........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
I wake (1) at 6 or 6.15 (2) day. First (3) all, I wash. Then, (4) dress myself
before having my breakfast. I leave my home at 7 (5) 7.15. Every day, I used (6) go
to school (7) my friend Didi. We arrive at school at (8) 7.30 or 7.40.
( 1 )............................ (2 )......................... (3 )..........................(4 ).............................

(5 )............................ (6 )........................ (7 )..........................(8 ).............................

X Y
1- Charles! Don’t you remember me? a- Bye, Fred! Tomorrow.
2- 1am very happy to meet you. b - 1do, but I’m afraid of traffic-jam.
3- Let's have a drink, Charles! c- W ait me near the railway station.
4- And what about an appointment tomorrow? d- OK, at 5. And where?
5- Maybe at 5 in the afternoon, is it becoming e- Sorry, Fred! I am in a great hurry,
to you? f- Me too! W hat a pleasant surprise!
6- Near “Young Store”, do you know where it is? g - 1would, and it’s on my way to go home,
7- Would you prefer Rosy Snack? h- At what time shall we have an appointment?
8- See you tomorrow, Charles! i- Hi! You’re Fred, my childhood friend!
Il - Make the following sentence more formal
a) Wait for your turn!
b) Tell me your name.
D. - W RITING COMPOSITION
You have to edit a bill about the cup-final of the football tournament in your
locality (village).
Option : A
Text
T h e fo u n d in g fa th e r o f d e m o c ra c y
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the father of nation as he is described by South

African people, was born on 18 July 1918 and died on 5 December 2013 at the age of 95.
Since his prime, Nelson Mandela believed that black Africans should be entirely
independent in their struggle for political self-determination. In 1944, he became a
member of the executive committee of ANCYL (African National Congress Youth
League). Henceforth, Mandela went in for fighting against Apartheid. Later, he was
repeatedly arrested for seditious activities.
In 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the
Rivonia Trial. He was initially detained on Roben Island, later in Polsmoor Prison and
in Victor Vorster Prison. “ I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society
in which all persons w ill live together in harmony and with equal opportunities” , he
said, “ it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” He served over than 27 years in
prison, but never ceased struggling against unfairness, and above all, Apartheid.
Nelson Mandela was released in 1990. He joined negotiations with President F.
de Klerk to abolish Apartheid and establish multiracial elections in 1994. He led ANC
to victory and became South Africa’s first black president Meanwhile, he received
Noble Peace Prize in 1993.
Mandela’s era was widely thought as “ a golden age of hope and harmony.”
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “fight” in the following sentence:
- “Nelson Mandela believed that black Africans should be entirely independent in
their struggle for political self-determination.”
- I cherished the ideal of a democratic society.

1) -He never ceased struggling against unfairness ................. he was
repeatedly arrested.
2) - Mandela joined negotiation with President F. de Klerk .......... he was
released in 1990.
Ill - Answer the question
How long did Nelson Mandela serve in prison?
a) He wanted all people to live with equal rights.
b) He was considered by South African people as their father.
c) South Africa nation's chief was a black man.
V - “Mandela is a hero of all nations in the world.”

I agree because : a / .........................................................................................
b / .........................................................................................
OR
b / .........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
South African black people have (1) victims (2) segregation for a long time. (3)
were not authorized to have lunch in restaurants reserved (4) white people. That is
the reason (5) Mandela always claimed for equal rights. But (6) he became South
Africa first black President, this situation changed. Black (7) white people have equal
rights and it’s said that later, all persons, in this nations, live together (8) harmony
and with equal opportunities.
(1 ) ............................ (2 )................ ......... (3 )........... .............. ( 4 ) ............................

(5 )............................(6 ).......................... (7 )......................... (8 ).............................
X Y
1- Hi, Jane! You seem to be anxious... a-1 would!. Foulpointe would be wonderful,
2- But didn’t you work very much during the b- OK! See you soon!
school year? c- Thanks! It’s nice of you to hearten me.
3- And what about your sister Lina? d- How about next Saturday?
4- 1hope you will set to work again. e- May I have a cup of tea?
5- Cheer up, Jane! I’m on your side. f- She succeeded in her exam.
6- But, first of all, wouldn’t you like some g- Yes, I failed in my exam.
holydays on the sea-side? h - 1don’t know. I’m in despair...
7- When shall we leave? i-1 did, but it may be my bad luck
8- That’s Ok! I'll phone you on Thursday.

a) What a short skirt, Tanya!
b) I should like you wear a longer skirt.
c) You skirt is too short!
Your friend L ... dislikes country life.
Write him (her) a letter to tell him (her) the advantages with living in the country.
Option : A
Text
“ F A D Y ” F o re s ts
- Tell me Dad, what does “ Fady” mean?

- It means no entry because of traditional customs and beliefs. Men have
inherited many customs from their ancestors. Nature and Men benefit from these
customs. Ancestors considered such a place a taboo because the numerous treasures
it contains need to be protected: cultural heritage or natural heritage which makes this
sacred forest exceptional. Taboos are very important to people. They fear the
consequences of trespassing their ancestor’s will Besides, the sacredness of the
place contributes to the thriving of plants and trees.
If all forests are turned into sacred forests, it w ill probably protect the
environment of people, plants and animals alike from destruction.
VINTSY N°49 P. 17
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “habits” in the following sentence:
- “It means no entry because of traditional customs and beliefs. Men have
inherited many customs from their ancestors.”

The word “taboo" or “fady” means:
- it is very nice.
- it is not authorized.
- it is a very hard work.
II - Fill in the blanks w ith the appropriate linking words

1) - Danger may happen...............you trespass the ancestor’s will.
2) - This forest has been turned into sacred forest, .......... the environment is
protected of people.

Why did ancestors consider a place a taboo?
a) People are afraid to offend ancestor’s word.
b) A place considered as a taboo contains a lot of wealth.
c) No one is authorized to get in a place considered as a taboo.
V - “Men benefit from customs they inherited from their ancestors.”

I agree because : a / .........................................................................................
b / .........................................................................................
OR
b / .........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
Ankarafantsika is a protected forest (1) is located along RN4. (2) sorts of plants
(3) animals may (4) found in this magnificient protected area. Unfortunately,
Ankarafantsika (5) been set (6) fire by unscrupulous persons. Very harsh steps (7) to
be taken against (8) a crime.
(1 )............................ ( 2 ) ......................... (3 ).......................... (4 ).............................

(5 )............................ (6 )..........................(7 ).......................... ( 8 ).............................

X Y
1- Didn't you receive my message? a- No smoking here, please!
2- Fruit juice? b- No, I’m only his secretary,
3- Where did you put my bag? c- No, it is the police-station,
4- Here is my pencil-case. d- Sorry, I’ve lost my phone,
5- Is it the MBA bank? e- Wait a minute, please!
6- Have you got a light? î- No, a cup of tea, please!
7- May I get away now? g- Yes, it’s time to have lunch,
8- guess you’re the manager. h- You’re mistaken, it's mine,
i- A the secretary's office.
Il - Make the following sentence more formal
a) What do you want to do?
b) Stop laughing!
c) Come and help me!
Your Young students’ Association organizes an artistic festival. You have to
word the bill about this subject.
Tell about the reason of the festival: place, date, artists and, of course, the
program.
Option : A
Text
A hard race
The “ Run for children’s rights” comes off in June, every year. Dida decided to
take part in it, this time. His brothers and sisters said it was too soon to enter a race
because Dida have only been running for two weeks. But at last, he signed up.
It was such a hot day that the young man early started feeling tired. A few
kilometres farther, he got a pain in his side. However, he kept on running, even his
speed became slower and slower. And as ill luck would have it, his right knee started
giving him some trouble. Dida was about to drop out. But, he managed to do it.
The finish line was at about five kilometres. The too young athlete suffered, but
he said to himself: “ I must hold fast to overcome my weakness and make my w ill
power triumph. And above all, I am running for children’s rights.”
And he made it!
Le Lauréat (Text N°140201/01/RH)
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “began” in the following sentence:
- “It was such a hot day that the young man early started feeling tired.”

The phrase “And as ill luck would have it” means:
- I stand a good chance....
- Fortunately.
- Unfortunately.

1) - Dida made i t ................. his right knee gave him some trouble.
2) - His speed became slower and slower..........he got a pain in his side.

Why did Dida’s brothers and sisters want to prevent him to enter a race?
a) Dida is not accustomed to hard race.
b) Dida held fast though he suffered very much.
c) Dida wanted to stop running.
V - “Sport is not useful for anything.”
I agree because : a / ............................................................................. ...........
b / .........................................................................................
OR
I disagree because : a / .................................. .....................................................
b / .........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE

Mitsinjo (1) a small village far (2) the capital. The inhabitants usually (3) no
problem but last night, (4) suddenly heard a frightening cry. Some kept in (5) they
took fright. Others went (6) to see what happened. The best decision to (7) taken in
such (8) case is to call on the gendarmes.
(1 )...........................(2 ).............................(3) (4 )............................

(5 )...........................- ( 6 ) .......................... (7) (8 )............................

X Y
1- Happy to meet you again, Linda! a- Ambolo is a small village!
2- How long have you been living in Andapa? b- Oh! W hy did you stop teaching?
3- Are you teaching English until know? c- No, Saturday and Sunday are holidays for me.
4- 1stopped teaching, Linda. d- It’s nice of you, Ok for Saturday.
5- My husband did no more want me to e- My husband is abroad, but I’ll come with
teach... my children.
6- Are you at work on Saturday? f- Me too! I met you very long a go ...
7- How about having lunch together? g- What a pity. It’s not kind of him!
8- 1 hope you will come with your husband h- About four or five years.
and children. i- Of course, but I teach French too. And you?

a) Give me a cup of tea!
b) I want to drink a cup of tea!
c) May I have a cup of tea, please!
You have been appointed to write, in your school-magazine, an article about

children’s rights.
Option : A
Text
The traveller’s tree
Ravinala just can be found in Madagascar and some countries of South East
Asia. Malagasy people also call it “ traveller’s tree” .
Ravinala presents some likeness with banana-tree, but it seems to be an
enormous green fan. It is called “traveller’s tree” because of its qualities. When the
tired ant thirsty traveller arrives near this marvellous plant, he can dip out the juice
from its trunk to satisfy his thirst and to take strength again.
The traveller’s tree is a great wealth for Malagasy flora. Besides, it represents
an irresistible attraction for tourists who visit our country. And lastly, artists as
painter and comp oser may use Ravinala as subject for their picture and their music.
So, we have to take care of this jewel of our national flora.
Le Lauréat (Text N°140201/01/RH)
QUESTIONS
A. - C OMPREHENSION - VO CA BUL A RY IN USE
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “force” in the following sentence:
- “When the tired and thirsty traveller arrives near this marvellous plant, he can dip
out the juice from its trunk to satisfy his thirst and to take strength again.”

A “fan” is: - a kind of frying-pan.
- used to give fresh air when it is hot.
- a very big fruit-tree.

1) - The traveller is thirsty............. he drinks the juice in the trunk of Ravinala.
2) - We have to take care of “ravinala”............. it’s a jewel of our national flora.

What may artists use Ravinala for?
a) Foreigners find the traveller’s tree attractive.
b) A delicious juice may be found in it to quench one’s thirst.
c) Ravinala may be found in other countries too.
V - “Woodland is a great wealth for malagasy flora.”
I agree because : a / ................................................................................................
b / ............................................ ’ ..................................................
OR
I disagree because : a / ................................................................................................
b l ..................................................................................... , ....................

Nowadays, young people fall (1) love by the age (2) fourteen (3) fifteen. It is a
drawback with teen agers way of living. Boys (4) obliged to stop studying (5) school
and must look (6) a job. Girls become mothers too young and sometimes (7) catch
sexual diseases (8) AIDS.
( 1 ) .............................. ( 2 ) ............................( 3 ) ............................( 4 ) ................................

( 5 ) ......................... - . ( 6 ) ............................( 7 ) ............................( 8 ) ........... ...... ..............
C. - IN D IR E C T T E S T OF SPEAKING
X Y
1- Has anybody called? a- Yes, and my sister too.
2- Do you want anything else? b- No, she’s at work yet.
3- Is it already noon? c- No, she's is a friend of mine.
4- Are you waiting for your brother? d- Probably next week,
5- How is your uncle? e- No one.
6- Is she your wife? f- We’ll go on holydays next week,
7- When will you be back? g- Nothing whatever, thank you.
8- Is your mother at home? h- He is dangerously ill.
i- No, it is half past eleven.

a) Come back!
b) What time is it?
c) Where is the bus-station?
D - W R IT IN G C O M P O S IT IO N
You are invited by your cousin Niry at the celebration of her birthday.
Write a letter to apologize your not coming and to wish him (her) a happy birthday.
EXAM EN DU BREVET D ’ETUDES DU PREMIER CYCLE
DE L ’ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE ET CONCOURS D’ENTREE EN SECONDE
SUJET : ANGLAIS (Session 2013)
Option : A
A. - READING COMPREHENSION
1 Text: Crowding
Look around you! What do you see? What do you smell? If you live in a city,
you probably see many people, you hear the big noise of traffic and you
smell the pollution from cars and factory smokes.
5 Nowadays, we enter a modern world, a new period of history. Before, most people
were farmers, they lived in the country. Now, many of them are leaving the farms
moving into the cities. The cities are growing very quickly; most of them are very
crowded. Then, people are driving more cars, burning more fuel, using more water,
making more rubbish and producing goods in factories. Life in cities becomes
10 an important problem.
Some governments try to plan the future of their cities. They are building new roads,
setting up new buildings and houses, in search of more water and limiting
population growth in certain areas. But city planners are getting worried. People are
crowding into the cities than the cities can receive them. The cities are running out
15 of rooms. How could this problem be solved?
QUESTIONS
I - Guessing words
1) - Find a word having the same meaning as “overpopulated” in the following
sentence: - “Before, most people were farmers, they lived in the country. Now, many
of them are leaving their farms and move into the cities. The cities are growing very
quickly most of them are very crowded.” (Lines 5-7)
2) - In the sentence: “Some governments try to plan the future of their cities.
They are building new roads, setting up new buildings and houses, in search of more
water and limiting population growth in certain areas.” (Lines 11-13), find an
expression having the same meaning as “looking for”.
II - Fill in the blanks w ith the appropriate linking words

1) - Look around you! What do you se e ..........what do you smell?
2) - City planners are getting worried ...... people are crowding into the cities
faster than the cities can receive them.
Ill - Answer the following question
How to call the population movement from the country into the cities?
V - Say if you agree or disagree with the writer who says that: “life in cities
becomes an important problem.” Give two reasons.
I agree because : a / .........................................................................................

b / .........................................................................................
OR
b / .........................................................................................
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate gram m atical items so as to get
the text restored:
My mother and I went to the market yesterday. First (1) all, we bought some
meat (2) the butcher’s. Then, (3) visited the greengrocer to buy (4) carrots, potatoes
and tomatoes. Mother (5) not forget (6) fruit for dessert. My basket (7) very heavy so I
put (8) on my head.
(1 )............................(2 )..........................(3 ).......................... (4 ).............................

(5 )............................(6 )..........................(7 ).......................... (8 )............ ................

I - Make the following sentence more formal
a) I want to use your phone.
b) Where is Piazza Hotel?
c) Let’s have some iced drink!
d) Open the door.
Il - Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y
X Y
1- I’m too fat. A- Sorry, he is out!
2- Could you help me to do my maths exercises? B- You’re welcome.
3- What do you think of smokers? C- W hy don’t you practice sport?
4- I'd like to speak to Mr. Jones please. D- Sorry, I’ve no time.
5- Reading books is helpful. E- That’s a good idea!
6- This is Mrs Bao. F- They are in danger.
7- Thank you for coming. G - 1think so.
8- How about going for a walk? H- Nice to meet you Madam.
I- It’s raining.
You are invited by your friend Seheno at the 10th anniversary of her school.
Unfortunately, you have to take an exam on that day.
Write a letter to apologize for not coming. (About 100 words).
NB: copy the layout below. Do not change anything.
LOT AB 173 SANFIL,
601 TOLIARA.
August 25th 2013
Dear Claire,
Kisses,
Seheno
ANGLAIS
CORRIGES
ANGLAIS CORRIGE N°1
SOS E d u catio n ...
A. - COMPREHENSION - VOCABULARY I N USE
I - Guessing words
1) - impair = damage
2) - Children have to earn some money to help their parents.
II - The appropriate linking words

1) - They visited the classrooms where many children were sent to study.
2) - Pupils would be well teached if teachers had more training.

Over half of primary school teachers are recruited by parents’ associations.
IV - The following ideas in order

b) About thirty four out of 100 children cannot complete their primary school.
c) Bad weather is also an enemy of education.
a) Income in every household has fallen.
V - I disagree because:
a/ teaching needs particular training.
bl educating human being is not the same as building a house or working in a bureau.
(1)= do (2) = in (3) = at (4) = but
(5) = them (6) = they (7) = as (8) = must
I - Match X with Y
1 d 3 a 5 b 7 f
2 h 4 c 6 i 8 g
Il - To make the sentence more formal
a) I would want you to come and help me!

b) May I ask you to shut the window, please?
B. - WRITING COMPOSITION
January 19th 2014
Dear Robert,
I’m writing you this letter with a great pleasure. I hope you’re always quite
healthy.
Do you remember I wanted to enter a languages’ club? I made it! I’m training in
English language now. Do you know the lot of advantages with speaking English
fluently, Robert?
First of all, you can find a job easier than other young people, especially when
talking about trading or other technical occupations.
Besides, you do not worry having to go abroad because English is the most
spoken language in the world.
Lastly, English language is very useful in manipulating computer.
So, I ask you to enter the same club, dear Robert. It will be so beneficent for
you and we’ll be very well together.
I wish your coming soon.
David
The village of Beravina
I - Guessing words
1) -w arm = hot
2) - Beravina population is elder.

1) - Beravina villagers have food enough because they work very much.
2) - We must take shelter until it stops raining.

They were used to protect the village from enemies during monarchy period.
I V - The following ideas in order

c) Two seasons may be observed in the village of Beravina.
a) Most of Beravina inhabitants live on rice fields.
b) Only about third of population is elder in this village.
a/ if you have not fields enough, life is very hard.
b/ children have a long way to walk when going to school.
(1)= for (2) = with (3 )= at (4 )= is
(5) ' from (6) = of (7) = was (8) = when
C. - IN D IR E C T TE S T OF SPEAKING
I - Match X with Y
1 g 3 i 5 c 7 b
2 d 4 h 6 a 8 e
b) Be kind enough to give my money back!
Lot II N 39 F
Analamahitsy
101 Antananarivo
5 th March 2014
The Director of Malagasy TRADE FIRM

Boulevard de l’Europe
101 Antananarivo
Sir Director,
Following up your announcement in “L’Express” of 25 th February 2014, I
respectfully send you this letter to apply for the post of agent in your firm.
I am a young woman aged 25 years, titular of Bac degree. I hold good
command of Informatics and speak English fluently. Besides, I have already had a
probationary period about the same occupation during five months in 2013.
Moreover, I would like set your mind at ease as regards to my honesty and
my hard-working spirit.
Waiting for a favourable continuation to my application,
Yours truly
Maminiaina
Equal rights! ...

I - Guessing words
I ) - had rather = prefers
2) - A woman does not stand a chance to be a member of the staff.

1) - You will succeed in your exam if you make an effort.
2) - He’s called Little John though he is the strongest in the classroom.

He spends his time in drinking beer, watching TV or reading a newspaper.

b) Women always work in bad conditions at work.
c) Men are preferred to women by firm directors.
a) Women are very occupied at home.
V - I agree because:
a/ women are also occupied to work outside to help supplement household income,
b/ man and woman are to live on equal rights at home.
B. - GRAMMAR I N ’USE
(1 )= is (2) = to (3) = very (4) = in
(5) = at (6) = of (7) = by (8) = on
I - Match X with Y
1 g 3 e 5 c 7 d
2 i 4 h 6 a 8 f
II - To make the sentence more formal
a) I would ask you to wait a minute!
b) Can you tell me your name, please?
B. - W RITING COMPOSITION
Let’s protect our woodland
Our beloved fatherland was formerly called “green island”. At the present time, it
is just a red island.
However, woodland is an important source of wealth for our nation. First of all, it
protects the soil and prevents the erosion to score our hills and mountains.
Besides, green leaves purify the air we breathe and allow everyone having a
good health.
Moreover, woodland make rain fall for agriculture, people do not worry about
famine.
Lastly, our forests are a big shelter for all sorts of wild animals and birds.
Our association POW fights against deforestation and we're working in
rehabilitating our national woodland. You have the right to enter our association, just
call the following contact: 035 06 395 92.
Woodland, a national wealth!
I have a dream

I - Guessing words
1) - belief = faith
2) - We prevent freedom ring.

1) - He dreams of a society where black men and white men will join hands.
2) - We cannot walk alone because we need help from other nations in the worlds.

He has a dream that his four little children will one day live in a nation where
they will not judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

c) American black people need help from other nations.
a) Children are not to be victims of racial segregation.
b) All the nations in the world will sing freedom, on day.
a/ the color of the skin does not express one's efficiency.
bl all the children in the world are to live on equal rights.
B .- GRAMMAR IN USE
(1)= on (2) = about (3) = to (4) = at
(5) = who (6) = in (7) = of (8) = have

I - Match X with Y
1 ----> h 3 ----> a 5 ----> c 7 ----> e
2 ----> f 4 ----> j 6 ----> b 8 ----> d

a) Should I disturb you by smoking?
D. WRITING COMPOSITION
Dear Salohy,
I guess you're always in a very good health. Can you imagine where I am for
the moment? I am sure you cannot.
Well, I spend my holidays on the seaside, in jhe famous city of Mahajanga.
Every day, I sleep late. Then, I wake up when my friends invite me for a walk or
for a ride. Sometimes, we visit famous or historical places at the surroundings of
Mahajanga city. In the evening, I am part of strollers who walk along the shore,
singing or playing guitar.
But I enjoy very much sitting near the great baobab and eating "masikta” or
other Mahajanga cooking. I would not have enough time to tell you how beautiful is
Mahajanga.
I ask you nothing but to come and see, my dear.
Waiting for you coming, see you soon!
Niry
W a te r use and H ygiene
I - Guessing words
1) - formation = training
2) - They do not like modernity.

1) - People learn about handwashing while volunteers show them what to do.
2) - People are still living in the past practices so it’s very difficult to get them changed.

She has been active in educating her friends because she has really seen the
change about the health of her family.

b) Water-related diseases kill a lot of children every year.
c) People learn how to wash their hands
a) Sahondra did not like to clean her home before.
a/ past practices often prevent people to come at modernity.
b/ sometimes, past practices are based on superstitions.
(1 )= up (5) = or
(2) = every (6) = to

(3) = of (7) = with
(4) = I (8) = about

C. -IN D IR E C T TEST OF SPEAKING
I - Match X with Y
1--------> i 3---------> e 5 -------- > d 7 --------> g

2 --------> f 4 ---------> h 6 -------- > b 8 --------> a
II - To make the sentence more formal

a) Be nice and wait for your turn, please!
b) Tell me your name if you please!
ATSIMO ANDREFANA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CUP-FINAL OF THE REGION
MASTER KIRA STADIUM
SUNDAY 16th MARS 2014

AT 3.P.M.
A SCO
vs
Southern Football Club
DO NOT MISS
THE MATCH OF THE YEAR
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Entrance since 10.15 a.m.

T h e founding father o f dem o cracy
I - Guessing words
1) - fight = struggle
2) - I cherished ≠ I hated

1) -H e never ceased struggling against unfairness although h e -w a s
repeatedly arrested.
2) - Mandela joined negotiation with President F. de Klerk after he was
released in 1990.

He served over than 27 years in prison.
IV -The following ideas in order

b) He was considered by South African people as their father.
a) He wanted all people to live with equal rights.
c) South Africa nation’s chief was a black man.
V - I agree because
a/ he struggled, not only for South African people, but for all nations in the world.
b/ fight for human rights is also a problem of Malagasy people.
(1)= been (5) = why
(2) = of (6) = when

(3) = They (7) = • and
(4) = for (8) = in

I - Match X with Y
1 ----------> g 5 ---------- > c
2 ----------> i 6 ---------- > a
3 --------- > f 7 ----------> d
4 ----------> h 8 ---------- > b

b) I should like you wear a longer skirt.
Dear Linda,
It’s a great pleasure for me to send you this letter. The last time I met you, we
had a discussion about country and city life. It seemed to me you really dislike living
in the country.
However, we have better life in our country than in you big city. First of all, we
have biological food and they cost very cheap. So, people in the country are strong
and always in good health.
Besides, country is not noisy. We do not face problems related to traffic-jam and
smokes. We breathe pure air.
How wonderful country life is! We enjoy freedom and joyce of living. I would
want you to spend next holidays in the country, dear Linda.
Best regards,
Fanja.
“ FA D Y ” Forests
I - Guessing words
1) - habits “ customs
2) - It is not authorized.

1) - Danger may happen if you trespass the ancestor’s will.
2) - This forest has been turned into sacred forest, so the environment is
protected of people.

They considered a place taboo because the numerous treasures it contains
need to be protected.

c) No one is authorized to get in a place considered as a taboo.
b) A place considered as a taboo contains a lot of wealth.
a) People are afraid to offend ancestor’s word.
a/ customs often stand in the way of modernity.
b/ nowadays life is very different compared to way of living in the past.
(1)= that (2) = All (3) = and (4) = be

(5) = has (6) = on (7) = are (8)= such
I - Match X with Y
1--------- > d 3 ---------> i 5 -----— > c 7 - ------ > g
2 --------- > f 4 ---------> h 6 ---------> a 8-------- > b
I! - To make the sentence more formal
a) May I know what you want to do?
b) Be kind and stop laughing, please!
c) It will be nice of you to come and help me!
D - WRITING COMPOSITION
We, members of the students' Association Kanto, are happy to invite you to join the:
SHOW YOUR SKILL FESTIVAL

on
Saturday 23rd February 2014
at 2 p.m.
Hall Number 004
You will enjoy
SLAM - SONG INTERPRETATION CONTEST
To participate:
Please call 036 06 885 73 FREE ADMISSION
A hard race
I - Guessing words
1) - began = started
2) - And as ill luck would have it. = Unfortunately.

1 ) - Dida made it though his right knee gave him some trouble.
2) - His speed became slower and slower because he got a pain in his side.

They wanted to prevent him to enter a race because he has only been running
for two weoKS.

a) Dida is not accustomed to hard race.
c) Dida wanted to stop running.
b) Dida held fast though he suffered very much.
a/ sport helps us in constructing an athletic body,
b/ we are healthy every day thanks to sport.
B. -G R A M M A R I N USE
(1 )= is (2) = from (3 )= have (4) = they
(5) - because (6) = out (7 )= be (8 )= a
I - Match X with Y
1 --------> f 3--------- > i 5 -------- > g 7 -------- > d
2 ------- > h 4 ---------> g 6 -------- > c 8 -------- > e
c) May I have a cup of tea, please!
D . - W R IT IN G C O M P O S ITIO N
Children’s rights
What a bad surprise to see children working under hazardous conditions and
forced to serve. They are physically, moreover psychologically suffering.
This is not part of children’s rights! First of ail, we, as children, deserve love
from parents. Besides, every child basically needs foods, health care and education.
Last but not least, kids have to have hobbies for their spare-time to really live as
a child.
Thus, every child will be a good responsible citizen...
The trav elle r’s tree
I - Guessing words
1) - force = strength
2) - A fan is used to give fresh air when it is hot.

1) - The traveller is thirsty, so he drinks the juice in the trunk of Ravinala.
2) - We have to take care of “ravinala” because it’s a jewel of our national flora.
ill - Answer the guestion

They may use Ravinala as a subject for their picture and their music.
I V - The following ideas in order

c) Ravinala may be found in other countries too.
b) A delicious juice may be found in it to quench one’s thirst.
a) Foreigners find the traveller’s tree attractive.
a/ woodland protects our soil against erosion.
b/ green leaves purify the air we breathe, it’s healthy.
B. - GRAMMAR IN USE
(1 )= in (2 )= of (3 )= or (4) = are
(5 )= at (6) = for (7) = they (8 )= as
I - Match X with Y
1 -------- > e 3 ---------> i 5 -------- > h 7 ------— > d

2 -------- > g 4 ---------> a 6 -------- > c 8 ----------> b
Il - To make the sentence more formal
a) Come back, please!
b) Be kind and tell me the time it is!
c) Can you show me where is the bus station?
Dear Pearle,
I hope you're doing well, it’s a very good surprise to me to be invited at your
birthday party.
But I’m afraid I couldn’t come because my family and me have to visit our
grandmother on that day. Anyway, happy birthday to you! I wish you all the best for
coming years. May God bless you and give you health and success in your studies.
To end, I’m so sorry for not coming. I hope you quite understand.
Take care of you,
You truly
Narindra.
ANGLAIS CORRIGE BEPC 2013
Crow ding
I - Guessing words
1) - overpopulated = crowded
2) - looking for = is search of

1) - Look around you! What do you see and what do you smell?
2) - City planners are getting worried because people are crowding into the
cities faster than the cities can receive them.

It is the rural exodus.

a/ most children have not any chance to enter a school.
b/ a lot of men and women are out of work.
(1)= of (2) = at (3) = we (4) = some
(5) = do (6) = the (7) = is (8) = it
I - To make the sentence more formal

a) May I use your phone?
b) Can you tell me where is Piazza Hotel?
c) Let’s have some iced drink if you please!
b) Be nice and open the door.
II - Match X with Y
1 C 5 G
2 D 6 H
3 F 7 B
4 A 8 E
D- W RITING COMPOSITION
LOT AB 173 SANFIL,

601 TOLIARA
August 25 th 2013
Dear Claire,
I am pleased to be invited at the 10lh anniversary of your school, Claire. I am

sure it would be a very big feast.
Nevertheless, please, accept my apologies for not being able to come. In fact, I
have to take an exam on that day.
I do apologize I couldn’t help it.
Wish your school and you the best!
Kisses,
Seheno

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EXAMEN DU BREVET D’ETUDES DU PREMIER CYCLE

DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE ET CONCOURS D’ENTREE EN SECONDE

II - Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words

I agree because a/ ...........................................................................................

(1 ) ............................ (2) ............................ (3) ......................... (4) ..............................

(5) ............................. (6) ............................ (7) ......................... (8) ..............................

C. - INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

MINISTERE DE L'EDUCATION NATIONALE EXAMEN

Sujet : ANGLAIS (Candidats nationaux) Coefficient : 02

Read the text carefully and answer the questions

1 In Madagascar, we mainly have three means of information: newspapers, radios and

I. Guessing words (0,5pt x 2 = 1 pt)

Fill in the blanks so as to get the text restored (0,25 x 8 = pts)

1) ……………………… 2) ……………………… 3) ……………………… 4) ………………………

I. Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y (0,25pt x 4 = 1 pts)

3. I'd like to speak to Susan, please. \ c. Thank you

4. I cough a lot. d. I'm a taxi-driver.

b. e. I agree with you.

II. Make the following sentences more formal (0,5pt x 2 = 1 pts)

D. WRITING COMPOSITION (7pts)

Service des Examens

Sujet : ANGLAIS Coefficient : 2

III- Answer the following question (1pt)

What would happen if Chedza was not violent ?

1) ................................. 2) ........................................... 3) ......................................... .

Fill in the blanks so as to get the text restored (0,25 x 8 = 2pts)

A A with those in column B (0,25 pt x 8 = 2pts)

D- WRITING COMPOSITION (7pts)

Use the following layout Do not change anything

Lot 348 bis Andasibe

10th August 2015

Service des Examens

Sujet : ANGLAIS Coefficient : 2

A- READING COMPREHENSION (7 pts)

Text : ISALO NATIONAL PARK

*Trek = long, hard journey, especially on foot.

2- Find the opposite of “wet” in the following sentences:

a- History of Isalo National Park?

b- Isalo National Park is a nice place for tourism

c- The fauna of Isalo National Park

d- The geographical situation of Isalo National Park

1) ..................... 2) .................. 3) ..... ..... ......... 4) ......................

V- Say if you agree or disagree with the statement:

C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING (4 pts)

1-........... 2-....... 3- ..... 4- ......... 5- ...........6- ........... 7- ....... 8- ............

II- Build up a dialogue from the following situation: (0,5 pt x 4 = 2 pts)

Children and UNICEF Madagascar 2011 - P. 6

A. - COMPREHENSION - VOCABULARY IN USE

2) - Choose the one correct answer.

II - Fill in the blanks w ith the appropriate linking w ords

III - A nsw er the guestion

V - “Anybody is able to teach in the first grade”.

(1 )............................ ( 2 ) ..........................(3 ).......................... (4 ).............................

C. - INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

II - Make the following sentence more formal

ANGLAIS - SUJET TYPE N°2

Beravina village belongs to the highlands of Madagascar. It is located 9 miles

A. - COMPREHENSION - VOCABULARY IN USE

II - Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words

V - “Country life is easier than city life.”

(1 )............................ ( 2 )..........................(3 ).......................... (4 )..............................

C. - INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

MALAGASY TRADE FIRM

Requirements: - Malagasy nationality