ep School Siliana 2019- 2020 Mark

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…………………………… TEST n°1
B....... N°: …...….

I/ Listening Comprehension Skills: (8 marks) tunitests.tn

(interactif sharing family responsibilities )
1-Listen and make a list the household jobs which Luke has
to do :2pts

Luke ‘s duties at the weekend Luke’s duties during week days

1………………………………………………….. 1………………………………………………
2………………………………………………….. 2………………………………………………

2-Listen and complete with the missing words:(1pt )

The mother absolutely dislikes ………………….But she doesn’t

mind…………………………

3- Listen and say whether these statements are true or false:

(1pt)

Tania takes the dog for a walk and gets some money for that

Luke’s room is untidy

4-Listen and tick (√) the right explanation (2 pts)

a- I don’t mind washing the car

 I hate washing the car.

 I like washing the car.
 I have no objection washing
 the car.

b-She goes bananas.

  She likes bananas
 She becomes angry
 She goes out
5-why does Luke’s mum think that everyone has help in the
house ?(1 pt)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…….

6 Listen and say if the underlined sounds are similar or

different (1pt )
A/ place / gets (….) B/ much / money (….)

Language : (12 marks)

❶- Put the words between brackets in the right tense or form:3

pts

The family is the basic unit of the society. Each member should be (to
assign) ………………... some roles and responsibilities. Within a family,
everyone should fulfill these roles. One of ( important) …………….
…..values to be taught to teens is responsibility and self ( reliable)
………..………….. . The family is also expected to educate their children
some behavioral norms and values because arguing can make things
(bad) …………………and result in serious problems ..Moreover, The family
provides (emotion) ……………………., and social support to members. The
family has to provide security in terms of food, shelter and other needs to
its offspring or grandparents. However, sharing the burdens of housework
is crucial. The father is supposed to be responsible for the provision of
financial support for the family .The Mother s ‘roles , however ,consist in
preparing food and ( to keep) …………………the house in order as well as
raising the children and teaching them morals and values.

❷- Reorder sentences to get a meaningful paragraph .There’s an

extra one :2 pts

A B Answ
ers
1- The family is where we first a-while tense family relationships are 1+….
see how relationships work by harmful to our stability.
observing our parents, 2+….
b- actions in the home.
2-Supportive and healthy family 3+….
relationships contribute to our c- , our grandparents, siblings and other
well being family members relate to each other. 4+….

3- Things that happen at work d-tired and uninvolved with the rest of the
or school affect our family.

4- Sometimes after a hard day e- money management and life skills

at work parents are

❸circle the correct answer (4 pts)

As you grow up , your points of view on life may greatly differ from those
of your parents. Due to the generation gap, there is a huge
misunderstanding to grow up between the parent-child relationship which
can (leads/leading/lead) to a conflict. Let's see what you can do to
maintain a fulfilling relationship with your parents. First and foremost,
respect your parents for who they are, and what they have done for you.
Behave( responsibly/ responsible/responsibility) and maturely.
Carry out the duties your parents have assigned (on/in/to) you. If you
complete your daily chores on time, you will realize your parents don't nag
you so much after all! Do not go out of the way to do something
(who/whose/which )your parents have forbidden you from
(do/deed/doing). There must be a good reason why they feel you
should not (does/did/ do) a particular thing. (Although –However –
whereas) your parents may seem to be so strict and over-bearing, do
not fight with them. Talk to them and find out their reason for denial.
Explain to them your point of view. Arrive at a conclusion after both sides
have explained their side of the story. As you enter your mid-teens, you
will realize you want (be/to be/being) independent, from choosing what
to eat for breakfast, to ( buying/buy/to buy) your clothes, and making
new friends. This shift is going to cause a clash between you and your
parents. To avoid further conflict with them talk to them. It's the best
way to resolve a lot of problems

❹ Insert the following words to complete the paragraph : There’s

an extra word: 3pts
Reluctant -earned -with – enabling – of-encourage -consumers
 Mums and dads are showering kids ❶……………. money and financial
freedom so they don't go without, experts say. Market Research Company
TNS's Tru Study found that young ❷……………………… have become a
spending force in their own right .

"Teenagers are receiving money from their parents regularly, ❸….

…………….them to have constant buying power," .Ms McCormack said many
adults who had tightened their belts because of cost-of-living pressures
were ❹………………….... to deprive their children. Some gave money to
avoid conflict at the expense of teaching valuable budgeting skills. "We
give a very poor message to children if we haphazardly give them money
for immediate gratification," Ms McCormack said.

But parents have been warned to ensure teens work to get some of
it through household chores such as mowing lawns and cleaning, or
❺……………….. part-time employment, to keep greed at bay. "There should
be a small base allowance of about $10 a week. Anything after that should
be ❻………………….. so they can develop a sense of saving and learn that
money doesn't grow on trees," psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack said.

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