Iflissen Secondary school Level: 2nd year lite &philo

Second Term Examination

PART ONE: READING (15 points)
Read the text carefully , then do the following activities.

Rohingya in humanitarian crisis, says UN

The United Nations has said Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar are facing a ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian
situation. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled from Myanmar over the border to Bangladesh. The UN
Secretary -General, Antonio Guterres, said the Rohingya are escaping continued attacks from Myanmar security
forces. Over 379.000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh since violence began last month. The BBC reports
that whole villages have burned down. The Myanmar army denies it is targeting the Rohingya. The Rohingya,
who are mostly Muslim people in the Buddhist-majority, live in the state of Rakhine in Myanmar (Burma).
They have lived there for generations, but they have long experienced persecution and Myanmar says they are
illegal immigrants.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi is under pressure to act over the Rohingya. Many people are calling for her
to be stripped of her Nobel Peace Prize, which she won in 1991. They say she cannot keep the prize while
journalists are reporting ‘ethnic cleansing’ of the Rohingya in her country. Ms Suu Kyi has not condemned the
attacks on the Rohingya. Bangladesh‘s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has asked Myanmar to take the
Rohingya refugees back. However, the Myamar army said Myanmar could not accept them back. A spokesman
said: ‘‘Rakhine ethnics ( Buddhists) are our indigenous people who had long been living in Rakhine since the
time of their forefathers.’’
Breaking news English.com/15th September,2017
A - COMPREHENSION: (07pts)
1- Put a tick on the right answer (√).
Is the text above...
a- an extract from a book? b- a newspaper article? c- a web article?
2- Say whether these statements are (True) or (False). Correct the false ones from the text.
a- Over a million Rohingya have escaped over Bangladesh frontiers.
b- The BBC said that entire villages were destroyed by fire.
c- According to many people Aung San Suu Kyi deserves the Nobel Peace Prize .
d- Rakhine ethnics are expatriate who live in Myanmar.

3- Answer these questions according to the text:

A- Why had Rohingya fled to Bangladesh?
B- How does Myanmar Government consider the Rohingya?
C- Did Ms Suu Kyi oppose the attacks on Rohingya? Justify.

4- What or who do he underlined words refer to in the text.

a- Last month (§1) b- There (§1) c- She (§2) d-Them (§2)

B- TEXT EXPLORATION: (08 pts)

1- Find in the text words corresponding to the following definitions:
a- involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. (adjective §1)
b- selecting as an object of attention or attack.(present participle §1)
c- someone's relatives who lived a long time ago. (noun in plural §2)

2- Complete the following chart.

 Verb Noun Adjective
To act ....................................... .......................................
....................................... ....................................... Alive
....................................... destruction .......................................

3- Give the correct forms of the verbs between brackets:

a- In April 2004, talks on the conflicts of Darfur (to begin).
b- Rosa Park (to be) still alive today and she is 89 years old.
c- The UN (not to find) a solution to the struggle in Syria yet.

4- Classify these words according to the pronunciation of their final sound.

Attacks -forces - villages - denies - says - journalists

/S/ /Z/ /IZ/

5- Fill
in
each gap with only five words chosen from the list below.
societies - publishes - ago - countries - peaceful - called - later
A new report says the world is slightly more ..........1......... than it was a year ...........2........The report
was made by an organisation called the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).The IEP has reported on world
peace for the past 10 years. Every year, it .........3........... a document called the Global Peace Index (GPI).This
index ranks 163 ..........4........ and territories on their level of peacefulness. It also offers advice on how to
develop peaceful ...........5............ .

PART TWO: WRITTEN EXPRESSION (05 points)

Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics:
Topic one:
Write an article to be published in your school magazine about ways to resolve conflicts around the
world using the following notes:
- Solving problems peacefully with negotiations.
- Wars are destructive
- Democracy , freedom, equality, justice & brotherhood between people.
- Spreading peace principles.
- spending money on: housing, healthcare, food rather than on massive destructive weapons.

Topic two:
Many children work in the labour force in the developing countries to earn a living or help their parents.
Write a paragraph in which you show that you are against such practice claiming children’s rights.
Iflissen Secondary school Level: 2nd year scientific Streams
Second Term Test

The Worldwide Energy

According to 1996 statistics, the world’s energy resources come mostly from oil (31%), coal (26%) and
natural gas (19%). Renewable energy supplies about 20% of the world’s energy needs, with hydroelectricity
supplying 6% of the world’s needs and traditional biofuels (firewood, crop wastes and dung) supplying 12%. A
small proportion; that is to say: 2% from new renewables like the burning of waste and the conversion of crops
such as sugar into alcohol fuel.
The derivation of world’s energy sources from solar, wave, tidal and geothermal resources is still limited.
This is because renewable energy depends on developing expensive machines for capturing and converting
these resources into energy. In addition, renewable energy is not always available when we need it. Rivers can
dry and the wind does not always blow.
It is clear that, in the future, demand for energy will be higher than at present because of population growth
and increased industrialisation. Furthermore, the price of energy should be reasonable so as not to restrict
economic growth, especially in developing countries, which have not got a lot of money.
Though there are reserves of oil, gas and coal not yet discovered, future generations will probably not
exploit them. This is because of the increasing concern about pollution. One alternative is to use nuclear power.
However, people are worried about safety and waste disposal. In addition, many of them are already thinking
that nuclear power won’t be a good solution for solving the problem of energy in the future. There remains the
possibility of developing renewable resources, but this won’t be possible if oil prices don’t remain high.
Consequently, efficient renewable energy will require a change in the ways we produce and use energy.

Adapted from internet

A/ Comprehension (10 points)

1- Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones according to the text.
a- A few of energy resources come from oil.
b- Renewable energy sources are inexhaustible.
c- It is better to balance the prices of energy in order not to affect the economic growth.
d- Thanks to nuclear energy, the problem of waste disposal will not be arisen.

2- Answer the following questions according to the text.

a- What’s the problem with the renewable energies?
b- What does the increase of oil prices induce?

3- Complete the table below with information from the text.

Renewable energies Fossil energies New renewable energies

4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) we (§2) b) it (§2) c) them (§4) line 2 d) them (§4) line 4

5- In which paragraph is it mentioned ...

a) changes that will orccur in our energy consumption?
b) the problems associated with renewable energies?

B/ Text Exploration:
1- Find in the text words corresponding to the following definitions:
 a) a black rock formed from prehistoric remains ( §1)
b) feeling very hot (§1)
c) a matter of interest to someone ( §2)

2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to:

a) supply (§3) ≠ b) danger (§4) ≠

3- Complete the following table:

Verb Noun Adjective
.................................... .................................... burning..
.................................... production ....................................
to need .................................... ....................................

4- Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

A- 1- scientists discover new enery sources every day.
2- Everyday................................................................................
B- 1- Ozone layer is being depleted by chlorofluorocarbons.
2- Chlorofluorocarbons ..............................................................
C- 1- natural resources of the planet have been overexploited.
2- ...................................................................................................

5- Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

a- Renewable energies are inexhaustible.
b- Renewable energies supplies about 20% of the world’s energy needs.

6- Classify the following words according to the pronounciation of their final ‘‘ s’’.
Prints - supplies - likes - attains - surrounds- bushes

/s/ /z/ /Iz/

Iflissen Secondary school Level: 1st Literary Streams
Second Term English Exam

Part One: Reading and Interpreting

A/ Comprehension:

The Organization Common Sense Media released a research report that aims to paint a picture of the role
that social media plays in teens’ lives. It commissioned the survey from a research group of 1.141 , 13 -to 17
year-olds in the United states.

The covered survey, demonstrates that, as Jim Seyer said,‘‘ Basically all kids are engaged whether we like
it or not.But they are more ware of some of the hazards on some of their emotional and personal well-being.’’
Other findings show that teens are increasingly aware of the way social media can manipulate them: 72
percent think social media companies intentionally work to keep eyeballs n their platform.That’s why 59
percent of teens don’t really feel one way or the other.Additionally , 29 percent of teens tend to associate their
social media use with being less depressed, compared to 11 percent who said it makes them feel more
depressed.
As Steyer pointed out, social media have been baked into their lives.Teens enjoy and rely on them
without attaining on their mood.They understand the pitfalls through the fact that these companies exist to make
oney.
https://mashable.com /article /common-sense-media-teenagers-social -media/

1. Write the letter that corresponds to the right answer:

1. The organization Common Sense Media had questioned: ........

a. American toddlers b. all the American teenagers c. American adolescents
2. The research shows that social media: ..........
a. Is drastically increasing b. is playing a neutral way in kid’s lives c. harmful for the majority of kids.
3. Social media positively affect: ...........
a. Less than three-in-ten teens b. majorities of kids c. only two-thirds teens

2. Fill in the following table with nformation from the text:

The number of people interviewed: ..............................................................................

The purpose of the survey: .............................................................................
The survey’s finding are reported in paragraphs: ..............................................................................
The survey shows that: ..............................................................................

3. Answer the following questions:

a. Why did the organization release the survey?
b. How do the companies manipulate teens?
c. What is the main purpose of these companies according to teens?
4. Who or what do the underlined words refer o in the text?
Their (§2) → them (§4) →
B/ Text Exploration:
1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following:
a. Indicates(§2) = ........................; b. conscious (§3)= .......................; c. dangers (§4) = ........................
2. Complete the following chart as show in the exemple:

3. Verb ..................................... To manipulate .....................................

Noun Organization ..................................... ......................................
Adjective ..................................... ..................................... Covered
Rewrite sentence ‘B’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘A’ :
1/ a.‘‘ What have you done with the money ?’’ The father asks his son .
b. The father asks his son......................................................................
2/ a. The teacher ordered us : ‘‘ Do not talk to your mate.’’
c. Thr teacher ordered us ......................................................................
3/ a. ‘‘I shall fly o Paris next july’’, Ahmed promised.
b. Ahmed promised .............................................................................
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables:
Precaution ; money ; yesterday ; grows

One syllable Two syllable Three syllable

4. Fill in the gaps with only 4 words from the list given
Teenagers;report;young;survey

I decided to carry out a ........................ in the school and ..................... the findings.I questioned 50 high
school .................... between 16 and 18 in order to know if today’s ..................... people are more interested in
reading books.

Part One: Written Expression

Choose one of the following topics:

Topic One: Friendship is a crucial part of adolescence.Teens explore it to navigate their identity and their role
in society. Study the following survey results and write a report about Teens spending time with their friends
either face to face online.

Number of informants: 68 Sex: Boys:34 / Girls: 34 Age: 15-20

a/ Online friendship : everyday (Boys:19/Girls: 25) / less often (Boys:16/Girls: 9)

b/ Face o face friendship (After school/weekend..): everyday (Boys:18/Girls :4)/ less often (Boys:16/Girls:
30)
Topic Two: Write a paragraph of about 9 lines in which you talk about the effects of the web on today’s
tennagers?

Iflissen Secondary school Level: 2nd year Literary Streams

Second Term Test
A/ Comprehension and Interpretation:

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

As part of the cease -fire arrangements after the Persian Gulf War, the United Nations (UN) Security
Council ordered Iraq to eliminate its programs to develop biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. A system
of UN inspections was established to oversee this process. Over the next decade UN inspectors made important
strides in disarming Iraq, but faced resistance from Iraqi authorities.Iraq denied inspectors access to some sites
within the country, and much of information Iraq provided about its weapons programs was viewed as
incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading. Some inspectors believed that Iraq had destroyed 85 percent of its
stockpiles, and in retrospect they were more nearly correct, but others remained suspicious that Iraq was
holding biological and chemical weapons or capabilities.

Frustrated by Iraq’s apparent refusal to cooperate, U.S president Bill Clinton ordered a series of air
strikes in 1998 aimed at destroying Iraq’s weapons-making capability. UN weapons inspectors were withdrawn
shortly before the United States and Britain carried out three days of air attacks. Following the air strikes, Iraq
resisted the resumption of UN inspections. No inspections were conducted for four years, a development that
led to considerable uncertainty in Washington about the status of Iraq’s weapons programs.
Adapted from Microsoft Encarta 2009.

1. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:

a. The UN Security council ordered Iraq to ................................
a) start developing nuclear weapons.
b) stop making weapons of mass destruction.
c) export nuclear weapons.
b. According to most weapons inspectors, Iraq provided .................... about its nuclear and chemical
programs.
a) all the information
b) no information
c) part of false information
c. Air strikes on Iraq aimed at ...........................................
a) Disarming it of nuclear and chemical weapons.
b) Killing UN weapons inspectors.
c) Forcing Iraq to make nuclear weapons.

2. Answer the following questions according to the text .

a. What was the decision of the UN Security Council to prevent Iraq from developing weapons of mass
destruction?
b. Did Iraq allow the access of the UN inspectors in all sites?
c. Why did Bill Clinton order air attacks on Iraq in 1998?

3. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to ?

a. Its programs ..............................................................................

b. Others remained .......................................................................

B/ Text Exploration:

1. Fill in the table below with the missing words category:

 Verb Noun Adjective
To destroy ............................. .............................
............................. ............................. Incomplete
............................. Arrangement .............................

2. Put he verbs in brackets into the correct form:

a. Because of Iraq’s refusal to cooperate, the USA (have to strike) it in 1998.
b. By July 2002, the G.Bush administration (to decide) that military action against Iraq was inevitable.
c. According to president Obama, US military troops (to leave) Iraq soon.

3. Criticize or apologize for the following wrong actions:

a. Your sister used your mobile phone without your permission.
b. You lent my CDs without letting me know.
c. Your mate said that you are very ugly and made you angry.

4. Divide the following words into root and affixes:

Biological - disarming- inspector- resistance- incomplete- development

Prefix Root Suffix

Iflissene New Secondary School Academic year: 2021-2022

Level: 2AS Scientific Stream Time alloted: 2 hours
SECOND TERM EXAM
PART ONE: READING (15 Points)
Read the text carefully and do the following activities.

If the world’s population continues its addiction to a high-energy diet of meat, dairy and fossil fuels, the
planet will not be able to sustain the nine billion people who will inhabit it by 2050.
This is evident from the findings in the WWF’s Living Planet Report, which it produces with the
Zoological Society of London and the Global Print Network every two years. It measures the rate at which the
earth’s health and biodiversity is being destroyed by overconsumption.
Researchers have analysed almost 8000 populations of mammal, bird, fish, reptile and amphibian species
around the globe. They found a 30% species decline since 1970.
They also found that the globe diversity is becoming increasingly unbalanced. Tropical areas suffered a
60% species decline since 1970, with its freshwater species declining by 70%.
Declining biodiversity is a threat to human survival. « Healthy ecosystem form the foundation of all that
we have - lose them and we lose our life support systems,» says Jonathan Baillie of the Zoological Society.
Humanity now consumes the earth’s resources 50% faster than it is able to regenerate them. It takes one
and half years for the earth to produce the resources used in a single year.
Source: Financial Mail Magazine, October 22, 2010.P.56
A- COMPREHENSION: (08pts )
1- Put a tick √ on the right answer.
The text is:
a- a magazine report.
b- an extract from a book.
c- a website article.
2- Are these statements true or false according to the text? Correct the false ones.
a- There may be food shortage on earth by 2050.
b- Earth’s resources are over-used.
c- Some animal species are in danger of extinction.
d- Our planet produces as much as its inhabitants need or use.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text.
A- What is the earth’s health being destroyed by?
B- Why is it important to protect our ecosystems ?
C- Is our planet able to regenerate? Justify.

4- What or who the underlined words refer to in the text?

a- Who (§1) b- they (§3) c- them (§5) d- it (§6)

B- TEXT EXPLORATION: (07pts)

1- Find in the text words whose definitions follow:

a- speed of movement, change (§2):
b- gradual and continuous loss of strength, power, number (§3):

2- Which nouns can be derived from the the following words?

healthy - to produce - to destroy - to lose
3- Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1-a- The earth’s health and biodiversity is being destroyed by overpopulation.
b- Overpopulation ......................................................................................
2-a- Humanity may reduce its consumption of meat and dairy.
b- The consumption of meat and dairy.............................................................
3-a- The council has decided on ways to encourage people to recycle.
b- Ways .............................................................................................................
4- Fill in each gap with one word from the list so that the text makes sense.
Animals - wildlife - species - protect
We all know that more and more .......1.......are placed on the endangered ..........2...........list every year.
Obviously, we are not doing enough to .........3.........them. So, don’t you think it’s about time we become more
serious about protecting ...............4...............?
5- Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final sound.
continues - produces - species - takes
/s/ /z/ /Iz/

PART TWO: WRITTEN PRODUCTION (05 points)

Write a composition of about 80 words on one of the following topics:
Topic one:
Your classmates and you went to the zoo last week. Unfortunately, you didn’t see a lot of kinds of animals.
The owner of the zoo told you that these animals disappeared or they were rare. Write a conversation between
you and the owner of the zoo asking him about the causes of the extinction of various animal species and how
to protect wildlife. You may use the following notes:
- destruction of animals habitat
- hunting to be banned
- laws to protect endangered species

Topic two:
You are a member of an ecological association in your village. Write a speech to deliver at the general
meeting of the villagers in order to sensitize the inhabitants to the importance of keeping the environment clean.
Make some suggestions.