LESSONS ABOUT OPINIONS .............................................................................................

1. Asking about opinions ...............................................................................................1

2. Giving opinions .........................................................................................................1
3. Likes and dislikes ......................................................................................................1
4. Agreeing and disagreeing ..........................................................................................2
5. The gerund ................................................................................................................2
Exercices: Gerund and Infinitive 1 .................................................................................3
Correction gerund and infinitive 1 ........................................................................4
Exercices: Gerund and Infinitive 2.................................................................................5
Correction gerund and infinitive 2 ........................................................................5

LESSONS ON ADVISING ....................................................................................................7

1. Asking for advice ......................................................................................................7

2. Giving advice ............................................................................................................7
3. Modal verbs ...............................................................................................................7
4. The comparative and the superlative ..........................................................................8
Exercices : Countable and uncountable nouns exercise ..................................................9
Correction countable and uncountable nouns ...................................................... 11

YOUTH ............................................................................................................................... 12

1. Temptations .............................................................................................................12
2. Smoking .................................................................................................................. 12
3. Drug addiction ......................................................................................................... 13
Exercices: General Grammar ....................................................................................... 14
Correction general grammar ............................................................................... 15
LESSONS ABOUT OPINIONS
Unit 1 : OPINIONS
Dialogue
Sandra : What’s your opinion about- plague?
Herizo : In my opinion, plague is a dangerous sickness
Sandra : Why?
Herizo : Because, it kills many people in many regions in Madagascar

1. Asking about opinions

 What’s your opinions about… ?
 What do you think about/of…?
 How do you find… ?
 How do you see… ?
 Do you think that… ?
 Let’s have your opinions about…?

2. Giving opinions
 In my opinion,…
 I find that,.....
 I think that,…
 I see that,…
 For me,…
 For us/Him/Her/Them…

3. Likes and dislikes

A: Do you like football?
B : No I don’t
A: So what sports do you like?
B : I prefer basketball and ping pong

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 To like To dislike
To love, to enjoy, to adore, to prefer, to fancy, To hate, to detest, can’t bear, can’t stand,
to be fond of, to be crazy about, to be keen of, can’t support.
to be interested in.

4. Agreeing and disagreeing

a) Rinaud : I am crazy about RNB music because it is good for health.
Erica : I don’t agree with you because it has nothing to do with health.
Finoana : Erica, I don’t agree with you.
b) Ranto : I dislike a mouse because it brings plague.
Mendrika : I agree with you.
Finoana : Do you agree with Ranto?
Students : Yes, it’s true.

Agreeing Disagreeing
I agree with you, I think so, It’s true, You’re I don’t agree with you, I don’t think so, It’s
right, I completely agree with not true ,You’re wrong, I disagree with
you/him/her/them you/her/him/them

5. The gerund
a) Form: V + ING
Example:
To have having
To smoke smoking
To study studuing
To swim swimming
b) Use :
We use the gerund as a subject
Example : Swimming is good

We can also use it as an object

Example : I don’t like swimming

It is used after likes and dislikes

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Example 1: Student prefer reading books
Example 2: I detest smoking

The gerund can be used after some prepositions such as : Before, After, For, By
Example 1: After swimming. I have lunch.
Example 2: After playing football I have learn my lesson
It is also used after some verbs and expressions such as :
To finish To continue To keep
To stop To give up To begin
To go on To abandon To start
It’s no use It’s worth It’s no worth
Example 1: Continuous learning the lesson.
Example 2: It’s no use smoking

Exercices: Gerund and Infinitive 1

Exercise 1 - A
Change the infinitive form to the gerund form
1) I have no excuse for (be) __________________ late.
2) Diary is always complaining about (have) __________ a headache.
3) Thank you for (help) ____________ me carry my bags.
4) Andrea isn’t interested in (look) _____________ for a new job.
5) The rain prevented us from (complete) ____________ the work.
6) He told a really funny joke. We couldn’t stop _________________. (to laugh)
7) Would you mind ______________ the windows please? (to open)
8) I enjoy ________________ long walks in parks. (to take)
9) I am thinking about ____________________ a party. (to have)
10) We like Isalo so much that we keep _____________ back there. (to go)

Exercise 1 - B
Change the infinitive form to the gerund form
1) My parents like (go) ________________ for long walks at the weekend.
2) Mrs. Saholy is (take) ________________ us to the airport.
3) Miora likes (help) ________________ to clean up after parties.

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 4) Everybody really enjoys (dance) ________________ afindrafindrao.
5) I saw Lily (eat) ________________ my chocolate mousse.
6) I always try to avoid (see) _____________ him whenever I can.
7) Finally, I gave up (try) _____________ to persuade her.
8) Rivo was (pretend) _____________ to be a chicken.
9) They are (stay) _____________ in a nice hotel in the city.
10) He was (be) _____________ very impolite to the teacher.

Correction gerund and infinitive 1

Exercise 1 - A
Change the infinitive form to the gerund form
1) I have no excuse for being late.
2) Diary is always complaining about having a headache.
3) Thank you for helping me carries my bags.
4) Andrea isn’t interested in to look for a new job.
5) The rain prevented us from completing the work.
6) He told a really funny joke. We couldn’t stop laughing.
7) Would you mind to open the windows please?
8) I enjoy taking long walks in parks.
9) I am thinking about having a party.
10) We like Isalo so much that we keep going back there.

Exercise 1 - B
Change the infinitive form to the gerund form
1) My parents like going for long walks at the weekend.
2) Mrs. Saholy is taking us to the airport.
3) Miora likes helping to clean up after parties.
4) Everybody really enjoys dancing afindrafindrao.
5) I saw Lily eating my chocolate mousse.
6) I always try to avoid seeing him whenever I can.
7) Finally, I gave up trying to persuade her.
8) Rivo was pretending to be a chicken.
9) They are staying in a nice hotel in the city.
10) He was being very impolite to the teacher.

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Exercices: Gerund and Infinitive 2
Exercise 2 - A
Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.
1) A lot of people are worried about _______their jobs. (lose)
2) He agreed ______ a new car. (buy)
3) The question is easy ______ (answer)
4) Not everybody can afford ________ to university. (go)
5) Are you thinking of _______ Sainte Marie? (visit)
6) He apologized for _______ so late. (arrive)
7) Stop _______ noise, please; I’m studying. (make)
8) She doesn't mind _______ at night. (work)
9) I learned ______ a bike at the age of 5. (ride)
10) We decided _______ a new book. (buy)

Exercise 2 - B
Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.
1) Peter’s father stopped _______ years ago.(smoke)
2) He'd like ______ an aeroplane.(fly)
3) I enjoy ______ picture postcards. (write)
4) He offered _______ with the cleaning. (help)
5) I try to avoid ______ silly mistakes.(make)
6) My parents wanted me __-_____ home at 11 o'clock. (be)
7) I dream about _______ in a big house. (live)
8) Oh no! I forgot ________________ milk. (buy)
9) In the end we decided ________________ at home. (stay)
10) Tony started ________________ at Church on Sundays. (sing)
Correction gerund and infinitive 2
Exercise 2 - A
Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.
1) A lot of people are worried about losing their jobs.
2) He agreed to buy a new car.
3) The question is easy to answer.
4) Not everybody can afford to go to university.
5) Are you thinking of visiting Sainte Marie?

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 6) He apologized for arriving so late.
7) Stop making noise, please; I’m studying.
8) She doesn't mind working at night.
9) I learned to ride a bike at the age of 5.
10) We decided to buy a new book.

Exercise 2 - B
Complete the sentence with the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb.
1) Peter’s father stopped smoking 5 years ago.
2) He'd like to fly an aeroplane.
3) I enjoy writing picture postcards.
4) He offered to help with the cleaning.
5) I try to avoid making silly mistakes.
6) My parents wanted me to be home at 11 o'clock.
7) I dream about living in a big house.
8) Oh no! I forgot to buy milk.
9) In the end we decided to stay at home.
10) Tony started singing at Church on Sundays.

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LESSONS ON ADVISING
UNIT 2 : ADVICE
To advise: to give advice (plural noun)
a piece of advice (singular)
Rosa : I’m sick, what should I do?
John : You should go to the doctor.
Rosa : It’s a good. Thank you for your advice.
John : Don’t mention it.

1. Asking for advice

 What should I do ?
 What do you advice me to do?
 What do you think I should do?
 What must I do ?

2. Giving advice
You should + Verb/ should not + Verb
You must + Verb/ must not + Verb
If I were you, I would + Verb
How about + Verb + ING (suggestion)
Why don’t + subject + Verb (suggestion) (you/ we)
Let’s + Verb (suggestion)
Remarks :
Here are ways of asking someone’s problem
 You look sad, what’s the problem?
 You look unhappy, what’s wrong with you?
 You look terrible, what’s the matter?
 You look nervous, what’s up?

3. Modal verbs
a) Must - to have to
It expresses an obligation.
Ex 1 : You must go to the dentist.
Ex 2: We must not talk in the classroom.

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We don’t have to talk in the classroom.
If the oblgatoire is not strong or it is just an advice, we can use « should »

The contracted from of must not is mustn’t

- Should not shouldn’t

b) Can - to be able to
It expresses a physical and an intellectual ability
Ex 1: Students can run (physical ability)
- Students are able to run.
Ex 2: Students are able to speak English.
- Students are able to speak English.

c) May - to be allowed to (permission)

It expresses a permission and a probability
Ex 1: May I go out please? (Permission)
- Am I allowed to go out please?
Ex 2: Look at the sky, it may rain (probability)

4. The comparative and the superlative

a) The comparative
We use the comparative to compare:
o two animals
o two thing
o two persons
Comparative of superiority
More + long adjective + than
Short adjective + er + than
Ex 1: My sister is more beautiful than your sister.
Ex 2: A plane is farther than a train.

Comparative of inferiority
Less + long adjective + than
Short adj

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Ex 1: You are less intelligent than your brother.
Ex2: Bema is less big than teacher.

Comparative of equality
As + long adj + as
Short adj
Ex 1: Your shirt is as white as snow.
Ex 2: Our uniform is as bleu as the sky.

b) The superlative
We use the superlative when we compare one thing, one animal, one person with others
The superlative of superiority
The most + long adjective
The + short adj + est
Ex 1: Tojo is the most handsome boy at our school.
Ex 2: The strongest man is Arnold.

The superlative of inferiority

The least + long adj
Short adj
Ex 1: RNM is the least interesting RADIO

The irregular superlative and comparative

Adjective Comparative Superlative
Good Better than The best
Bad Worse than The worst
 The farthest
Far Farther than
 The furthest
Big Bigger than The biggest

Exercices : Countable and uncountable nouns exercise

Nouns in English can be countable or uncountable. This grammar exercise tests your
understanding of countable and uncountable nouns.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate form of the noun.
1) Could you pass me ……………………? I have spilled some juice on the floor.

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  a cloth
 a clothing
 a clothe
A cloth is a piece of material used for cleaning.
2) I must buy ……………………………
 a clothing
 a clothe
 a piece of clothing
Clothes do not have a singular form. We say a piece of clothing.
3) The poor man was arrested for stealing ………………………….
 a bread
 a loaf
Bread is uncountable in English. The countable equivalents are a piece of bread / a loaf.
4) How ………………………. money do you earn in a week?
 much
 many
 Either could be used here
Money is uncountable in English and hence it is used with much.
5) A ………………………….. struck the building.
 lightning
 piece of lightning
 flash of lightning
Lightning is uncountable. The countable equivalent is a flash of lightning.
6) I have got ………………………… to do.
 much work
 many works
Work is uncountable.
7) I was held up by ………………………..
 a traffic
 the traffic
 the traffics
Traffic is uncountable. It does not have a plural form.
8) Politics ………………………. a dirty game.
 is
 are
Politics is usually considered as a singular noun.
9) In my opinion, too much mathematics ………………………. taught in schools.
 is
 are
 Either could be used here
Mathematics is usually considered as a singular noun.

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 10) We are all eager to increase our ……………………………
 knowledge
 knowledges
Knowledge does not have a plural form.

Correction countable and uncountable nouns

Answers
1) Could you pass me a cloth? I have spilled some juice on the floor.
2) I must buy a piece of clothing.
3) The poor man was arrested for stealing a loaf.
4) How much money do you earn in a week?
5) A flash of lightning struck the building.
6) I have got much work to do.
7) I was held up by the traffic.
8) Politics is a dirty game.
9) In my opinion, too much mathematics is taught in schools.
10) We are all eager to increase our knowledge.

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YOUTH
Unit 3: YOUTH
YOUTH is the period of life when you are young especially the time between being a child and
adult.
Childhood Teenagers Adulthood
0-12 years old 13- 19 years old Adult

1. Temptations
Tempt: to try, to persuade or attract somebody to do something especially something that is
wrong or silly or bad (foolish, not thoughtful).
Young people are tempted because they are influenced by their friends or they imitate them.

Here are some kinds of temptations:

 Smoking
 Drug addiction
 Running away
 Gambling
 Going to the night-club
 Neglecting school
 Abortion
 Prostitution
 Robbery
What should be done to avoid temptations?
 Young people should practise sports
 Young people should avoid bad friends
 Parents should educate their children

2. Smoking
Young people smoke because they have problems or they imitate their friends or they are misled
by their parents.
Here are the bad effects of smoking:
 Less intelligent at school
 Bad colour of lips and teeth
 Lung cancer
 Tuberculosis /Coughing
 Chest infection
 Hair loss
 Hearing loss

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  Above all, smokers pollute the air around them so that people become passive
smokers who inhale the cigarettes’ fumes without smoking.
 It makes us feeldizzy
 Fatal disease/ illness
 It is a waste of money.

3. Drug addiction
Drug addict : someone who takes drugs frequently, being unable to stop.
Drug addiction : Drug consumption.
Here are the bad effects of drug addiction:
 Depression and lethargy
 Risk of becoming unconscious and even of dying
 Mad
 Skin infection
 Damage of the nervous system
 Hepatitis
 Pneumonia
 It may cause terrible hangover the next day

VOCABULARY
Dizzy = having the feelling that everything is going round or spinning and
that you are going to fall. (Syn. Giddy)
To feel dizzy = to feel giddy
Lethargy = the feeling of being very tired / not having energy.
Smoking = act of taking cigarettes
Hangover = a headache and a feeling of sickness that you wake up with if
have drunk too much alcohol the night before.
To abuse = to ignore
Painful = hurtful= dangerous
To destroy = to damage
To imitate = to copy
Passive smoker = non-smokers
Fatal = mortal
To be cigarettes → addict → habits

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Exercices: General Grammar
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate word or phrase. This grammar exercise
tests your understanding of sentence patterns and structures.
1) The higher you climb...............................................
 it gets colder
 it is getting colder
 he colder it gets
In this structure with two comparative expressions, we use the same pattern in both clauses.
2) The more he reads, the ............................................. he understands.
 less
 little
 lesser
Less is the comparative form of little. Lesser means smaller.
3) The government should pay attention to the problems of...........................................
 unemployed
 the unemployed
 Either could be used here
The unemployed means all unemployed people. The article 'the' is required in this expression.
4) They saw the criminal ....................................................... open the door.
 break
 to break
 broke
The infinitive is used without to after the verb see.
5) The strike ................................................. if the workers' demands had been granted.
 would have called off
 would be called off
 would have been called off
A passive verb is required here. In the third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-
clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
6) If you .................................... more carefully, you wouldn't make so many mistakes.
 listened
 listen
 had listened
In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + infinitive in
the main clause.
7) I consider............................................... to have this opportunity of welcoming you.
 a privilege
 it a privilege
 Either could be used here

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 8) The leader said that it would be unwise ........................... the democratic demands of
the people.
 to not accept
 not to accept
 Either could be used here
Negative forms are usually made by putting not before the infinitive.
9) He said that the climate ............................................... his health.
 has affected
 was affected
 had affected
A past tense in the main clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate
clause.
10. As soon as the clients ..................................., he locked up his office and went home.
 have left
 were leaving
 had left
A past tense in the main clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate
clause.

Correction general grammar

Answers
1) The higher you climb the colder it gets.
2) The more he reads, the less he understands.
3) The government should pay attention to the problems of the unemployed.
4) They saw the criminal break open the door.
5) The strike would have been called off if the workers’ demands had been granted.
6) If you listened more carefully, you wouldn’t make so many mistakes.
7) I consider it a privilege to have this opportunity of welcoming you.
8) The leader said that it would be unwise not to accept the democratic demands of the
people.
9) He said that the climate had affected his health.
10) As soon as the clients had left, he locked up his office and went home.

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SUJETS TYPES CORRIGES

ANGLAIS

3ème
ANGLAIS I
SUJETS
A- READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text carefully and answer the questions

Day in the life of the Land Girl

Often when I’m working out and about at Newhouse Farm I find myself comparing my current lifestyle
to the lifestyle I used to lead in the city, and realising just how totally different they are. Not that long ago I
used to work in a busy office in the centre of London, surrounded by the noise of telephones ringing,
keyboards clattering, and the chaotic rumble of the traffic from outside the window. Since I’ve moved to
Cornwall I’m still surrounded by noises, but now when I’m farming I hear chickens clucking, ducks quacking,
geese honking and wind turbines whirring.

I thought it would be interesting to compare my Newhouse Farm daily routine with the routine I used
to lead in London. There’s no such thing as a typical day at the farm. As every day is different depending on
what project is being undertaken, what time of year it is, or what the weather is like. Bu for the sake of this
comparison I’ll used Wednesday 10th June as a typical example: wake up at 7:00 a.m., throw on the nearest
clothes and go straight outside to let the animals out. This involves topping up their food and water before
opening the door and for them to burst out of their enclosures full for energy and excitement.

Adapted

QUESTIONS

I- Guessing words
I ) Find in the following sentences a word having the same meaning as “disordered”
“Not that long ago I used to work in a busy office in the centre of London, surrounded by the noise of
telephones ringing, keyboard clattering, and the chaotic rumble of the traffic from outside the window.”

2) Find in the following sentences a word opposite of “usual”

“There’s no such thing as a typical day at the farm, as every day is different depending on what project is
being undertaken.”

II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words

1) I’ve moved to Cornwall and I’m farming............................ I hear chickens clucking, ducks quacking.
2) Every day is different..................... of the undertaken project, the time of year or the weather.

Ill- According to what is said in the text, choose the best answer and re-write it
The land girl thinks
a) The life in the farm is tiring
b) The life in the farm is different
c) The life in the farm is enjoying
d) The life in the farm is too noisy.

IV- Classify he following ideas according to the order they appear in the text
a) Life in Cornwall at Newhouse
b) Life in the centre of London
c) Comparison of the lifestyle
1) ............................................ 2).............................................................. 3).........................................
 V-Say if you like or dislike life in the city. Give two reasons.
I like it because:
a) ............................................................................................................................
b) ............................................................................................................................
OR
I dislike it because
a) ............................................................................................................................
b) ............................................................................................................................

B- GRAMMAR IN USE

Fill in each blank with the most appropriate grammatical items to get the paragraph
restored.
Last Sunday, we had a party ... (I) ... took place at ...(2)... home. The walls...........................(3)......... decorated
........(4)......... my sisters an brothers. We invited our friends ...(5)......................our neighbours. The party begar
........(6)......... 2p.m. it ended late.............. (7)......... the evening. We enjoyed............... (8)......... during the party.
(I)...................................... (2)........................................ (3).......................................(4)...................................
(5)..................................... (6).........................................(7).......................................(8).....................................

C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

l- Match the sentences in column X with those in Y

X Y

1 -People destroy the environment, don’t they? A- Sorry. He is out

2- Will you pass me the sugar, please? B- I’m really been on it
3- Where is the way to the nearest post office? C- lf 1 were you, I’d go to the dentist’s
4- How is the weather today? D- l totally agree with you
5- May 1 speak to John, please? E- lt’s a dictionary
6- Do you like playing cards? F- Here you are
7- What do you advise me for my toothache? G- lt’s cold and cloudy
8- Sorry for your book, 1 forgot it at home H- Never mind
l- Take the second right junction

I) .................................. 2)..................................... 3) 4).....................................

S) .................................. 6)......................................7) 8)..................... ...............

Il-Complete thee conversations

A- .................................................................................................. to the bank, please? (asking the way)
B- ........................................................................................................................................................ (telling the way)
A- .................................................................................................................. I’m late, (apologizing)
B- .......................................................................................................................................... (answering to an apology)

D- WRITING

An important Travel Agency needs:

A tourist guides
Minimum qualification: BACC + 2
French an English (fluent)
Write to: Mrs Johanna SMITH
Green Travel Tour
ANTANANARIVO
CORRIGES
N° QUESTION REPONSES BAREME

A - READING COMPREHENSION 7pts

I- Guessing words 1- Disorderded = chaotic 0,5

2- Usual # typical
0,5

II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate 1- So 0,5

linking words. 2- because
0,5

Ill- Choose the one correct answer b) The life in the farm is different. 1 pts

IV- Classify the ideas according to the l-c 2-b 3-a 2

order they appear in the text
V- Say if you like or dislike Life in the • I like life in the city because:
city. Give two reasons. a/1 can find many things there,
1
b/ It is exciting.
• 1 disagree because: 1
a/it is too noisy.
b/ it is stressing 1

B- GRAM MAR IN USE 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate 1 - which/that 2 - our 3 - are 4- 0,25 pts x 8
grammatical items so as to get the text by 5 - and 6 -at 7-in 8- = 2pts
restored ourselves

C - INDIREC TEST OF SPEAKING 4pts

I- Matching 1-D 2-F 3-1 4-G 5-A 6-B 0,25 pts x 8

7-C 8-H = 2pts

II- Complete the sentences A- Can you / where is the way to bank, 0,5 pts x 4
please. = 2pts
B- Go ahead, turn left, walk a bit. It's on
your left.
D - WRITING COMPOSITION 7 pts

Application letter (See the description of the marking criteria)

To get the final mark for the writing

composition, proceed as follows:

• Mark for accuracy

Ml
• Mark for coherence/cohesion
• Mark for appropriateness of M2
language
Total M3

M : 3=
moyenne
 Lot

Antananarivo

(Date)

Mrs Johanna SMITH

Green Travel Tour

Antananarivo

Dear Madam,

I saw advertised in “Midi Madagascar" of (Saturday, March 8th that you need a Tourist
guide.

I think dial I am the appropriate candidate for this post. I am (20). I have got my BACC and
I‘m graduated from the University as I got my licence in 2010. 2 am good at French and
English fluently. I am tall, rather pretty / handsome. I like meeting people. 1 am motivated for
work. Would you find enclosed here my resume.

I look forwards to hearing from you soon.

ours faithfully

ANGLAIS 2
SUJETS
A- READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text carefully and answer the questions

SKATEBOARDING

TV, YouTube and Internet encourage more youngsters to skateboard and experiment than ever
before.
Skateboarding can be painful sport to learn. It is very normal to get hurt while practising it. You can
wear pads all over your body, but you will fall, and you will likely get hurt before you get good enough to catch
yourself. Wearing a helmet and pads can reduce the damage. The biggest thing is, when you fall, try not to use
your hands to catch yourself, but if you lose your board and you are going to smash onto the ground, you
should let your shoulder and body take it, rolling with the blow as much as you can ... It is dangerous to get
used to using your hands because at some point you will skate without the first guards.
Kids and teens try it without really knowing what are they doing. A lot of them end up in hospital one
day or the other, suffering from one or the other injury such as: broken wrist, a stitched head, bleeding nose, a
scraped knee ... These injuries can ache really badly. So you’d better be safe then sorry.
Adapted from http://skateboard.about.com
 QUESTIONS
I- Guessing words
1) Find a word having the same meaning as “motivate” in the following sentence
“TV, Youtube and Internet encourage more youngsters to skateboard and experiment than ever before.’’

2) Find the opposite oh “safe” in the following sentence

“It is dangerous to get used to using your hands because at some point you will skate without the wrist
guards.’’

II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words

I ) You fall, and you will likely get hurt........................... you can wear pads all over your body.
2) You’d better be safe than sorry............................. these injuries can ache really badly.

III- Answer the following question

Why can skateboarding be painful sport?

IV- Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text
a) The practice of skateboarding
b) The end of skateboarding
c) The idea of skateboarding

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

V- Would you like to skateboard? Say why.

I would like it because:
a) .............................................................................................................
b) ............................................................................................................
OR
I wouldn’t like it because :
a) ............................................................................................................
b) ............................................................................................................

B- GRAMMAR IN USE

Fill in the blanks with grammatical words so as to get the text restored
I like eating! I...........(I)..........been keen............(2).........eating at Me Donalds ever since ................(3)........ parents took
....... (4).........there for my first birthday party. After all these years.....................(5).........unhealthy fast food, I have
become......... (6).......... real addict and thus overweight too. I have recently developed diabetes
(7)........ I have had some heart palpitations............... (8).........last year. I’ll ask my doctor about some possible
treatments.

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

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

C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y

l-
 X Y

1 -Where’s the way to the post office, please? A-That’s very nice of you, but I think I’m OK
2- hat do you do? B- l have a terrible headache
3- What’s the matter with you? C- You shouldn’t smoke so much
4- Thank you D- Go straight on and turn right
5- I cough a lot E- Nice to meet you
6- What are you doing? F- I’m a taxi driver
7- Would you like me to help you? G- You’re welcome
8- Welcome to Madagascar H- Thank you
l- l’m writing a letter

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

II- Build up a dialogue from the following situation

Bakoly has a headache. She asked Rija for advice. Rija advises her to go to the hospital. Bakoly thanks him and
Rija wishes her to recover soon.
Bakoly:................................................................................................................................................... Rija:.....

Bakoly:.................................................................................................................................................
Rija:........................................................................................................................................................

D- WRITING
You are invited by your best friend to spend your Easter holidays in his/her village but you can’t.
Write a letter to apologize for not coming. Give your reasons, (about 100 words)

CORRIGES

N° QUESTION REPONSES BAREME

A - READING COMPREHENSION 7pts

VI- Guessing words 3- Motivate = encourage 0,5

4- Safe # dangerous
0,5

VII- Fill in the blanks with the 3- but 0,5

appropriate linking words. 4- because
0,5

VIII- Answer the following question Skateboarding can be painful sport because 1 pts
you can fall and gel hurt.

IX- Classify the ideas according to the 1-c 2-a 3-b 2

order they appear in the text
X- Say if you like or dislike • I would like it because:
a/ it’s a sport
b/ it’s a firn / enjoying 1

• I wouldn’t like it because: 1

a/ it‘s dangerous.
b/ it's hurts / it’s painful

1
 B - GRAMMAR IN USE 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate 1 - have 2 - on 3 - my 4 - me 0,25 pts x 8

grammatical items so as to get the text 5 -of 6-a 7 - and 8 - since = 2pts
restored

C - INDIREC TEST OF SPEAKING 4pts

III- Matching 1 -D 2-F 3-B 4-G 5-C 6-1 0,25 pts x 8

7-A 8-H = 2pts

IV- A dialogue Bakoly : I have a terrible headache. What 0,5 ptls x 4

should I do? = 2pts

Rija : You should go to the hospital and

see a doctor.

Bakoly : Thank you.

Rija : have a quick recovery.

D - WRITING COMPOSITION 7 pts

Application letter (See the description of the marking criteria)

To get the final mark for the writing

composition, proceed as follows:

• Mark for accuracy

Ml
• Mark for coherence/cohesion
• Mark for appropriateness of M2
language
Total M3

M : 3-
moyenne
 Lot IV Antanatsara

AMBARIBE

July 3rd, 2007

Dear Harry,

Thank you for having invited me to spend my Easter holidays in your village. It sounds
interesting and pleasant. It should be a fun to visit different places there, but I do apologize for
not coming. My family has organized a group travel on these days, and I have to join them, so I
really can’t come with you.

I think, we can put it for other days. We'll be able to discuss about it next time.

I hope you can understand me.

Looking forward hearing from you soon.

Yours friendly,

(name)

ANGLAIS 3
SUJETS
A- READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text carefully and answer the questions

TEMPTATION

Mary notices that her friend Doda has begun to smoke since last holidays. She wants to remind him
how much smoking is dangerous, especially for teenagers. (Doda is just fourteen years old.)
« I’m worried about you », Mary says.“I saw you smoking with some of our friends. Don’t you realize the
danger of smoking?”
“I see no danger, my friend. Cigarettes help me reflect when I do homework. On the other hand, the
world has got millions of smokers and what’s wrong with them?”

“What a question! Think of your health. First, cigarettes bring about tuberculosis and other lung
diseases. Smokers are often victims of cancer and heart disease, too. Moreover, cigarettes disturb your
memory. Dear friend, don’t waste money on cigarettes”.
Besides, every time someone lights a cigarette, poisons are released into the air. As a result, everyone inhales
the smoke including the non-smokers.”
Mary kindly smiles when telling him pieces of advice. Doda understands at once that she is both a
friend and a sister for him, so he gives up smoking.

QUESTIONS
l- Guessing words
1) Find a word having the same meaning as “stops” in the sentence: “Doda understands that she is both
friend and a sister for him so he gives up smoking.” (line 10 to II)
2) In the sentence: “I’m worried about you”, Mary says. I saw you smoking with some of our friends.
Don’t you realize the danger of smoking?” (line 0 to 4)
“worried” means:
a) Tired
 b) Anxious
c) Exhausted
d) Complained

II- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words:

1) Mary notices that her friend Doda has begun to smoke since las holidays..................................... she
wants to remind him how much smoking is dangerous especially for teenagers.
2) I see no danger my friend.....................cigarettes help me reflect when I domy homework and when
I have a big problem.

III- Answer the question

Why does Mary remind Doda of the danger of smoking?

IV- Classify the following idea according to the order they appear in the text
1. Making a decision
2. Effect of smoking
3. Doda is in danger

a) ........................................................... b)......................................................c)..........................................................

V- Doda thinks cigarettes help him to reflect when he does his homework
Do you agree or disagree with him? Give two reasons.
- I agree with him because:
a) ...................................................................................................................
b) ...................................................................................................................
OR
- I disagree with him because:
a)........................................................................................................................
b)......................................................................................................................

B- GRAMMAR IN USE

Fill in the blanks so as to get the text restored

I have just received a letter from my brother Tom. He lives................. (I)......... Australia. He has been living there
....... (2)........ six months. Tomis an engineer. He...............(3)........ working in a big firm and he..............(4)........
already visited a great number........... (5)........ different places............ (6).........has bought a big car. He’s very
proud to drive........... (7)..........Next month he............. (8).........visit Darwin.

(I) ...................................(2).............................. (3).................................. (4).......................................

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

C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

l- Make the sentences less formal

1. How do you do?
2. Would you like a cigarette?
3. Could you tell me how to get to the Town Hall?
4. Would you mind not spitting in this room?

Il- Build up a dialogue from the following situation

Fazilla suggests his friend Anderson to go for a picnic. Anderson prefers to stay at home. Fazilla asks why?
Anderson says that he feels sick.
 Fazilla:....................................................................................................................................................
Anderson:.............................................................................................................................................
Fazilla:....................................................................................................................................................
Anderson:.............................................................................................................................................

D- WRITING

Your school organized a picnic two weeks ago. You are appointed to write an article in the school
newsletter about it. (do not forget to mention the date, the departure time, the place, the weather,
etc.
About 100 words.
CORRIGES

N° QUESTION REPONSES BAREME

A - READING COMPREHENSION 7pts

XI- Guessing words 5- stops = gives up 0,5

6- worried = anxious
0,5

XII- Fill in the blanks with the 5- So 0,5

appropriate linking words. 6- because
0,5

XIII- Answer the question Mary reminds Doda of the danger of 1 pts
smoking because it’s no good for his health.;
it brings tuberculosis, lung diseases, cancer,
heart disease, disturbs memory.

XIV- Classify the ideas according to the a-3 b-2 c-1 2

order they appear in the text
XV- Do you agree or disagree with him? • I agree with him because :
a/ (If you can find an answer)
1
b/...
• I disagree with him because: 1
a/it causes danger / it's dangerous for
health.
b/ it disturbs memory'
1

B- GRAM MAR IN USE 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate 1 - in 2 - for 3 - is 4 - has 5 -of 0,25 pts x 8
grammatical items so as to get the text 6 - he 7 - it 8 - will = 2pts
restored

C - IND1REC TEST OF SPEAKING 4pts

V- Make the sentence less formal 1. Nice to meet you 2pts

2. Do you like cigarettes ?
3. Where is the way to the Town
Halla ? / can you telle me how to get
to the Town Hall ?
4. Don't spit in this room.
VI- Dialogue Fazilla : What about going for a picnic ? 0,5 pts x 4
= 2pts
Anderson : It sounds good but 1 prefer to
 slay at home.

Fazilla : Why ?

Anderson : because I feel sick / I don’t feel

well.

D - WRITING COMPOSITION 7 pts

Writing (See the description of the marking criteria)

To get the final mark for the writing

composition, proceed as follows:

• Mark for accuracy

Ml
• Mark for coherence/cohesion
• Mark for appropriateness of M2
language
Total M3

M : 3=
moyenne

ANGLAIS 4
SUJETS
A- READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text carefully and answer the questions

The Engineer and the Manager

A man flying in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He started to come down until he could see a
man on the ground who might hear him. “Excuse me’’, he shouted. "Can you help me? I promised my friend I
would meet him a half hour ago, but I don’t know where I am, or where I am going.’’
The man below responded: “Yes. You are in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above this field.
You are between 40 and 42 degrees North Latitude and between 58 and 60 degrees West Longitude’’.“You
must be an engineer’’, responded the balloonist. “I am’’, the man replied “How did you know?’’
“Well’’, said the balloonist,“everything you have told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do
with this information, and the fact is I am still lost’’. “Where upon’’, the man on the ground responded, “you
must be a manager”. “I am”, replied the balloonist, “but how did you know?”
“Well”, said the man “you don’t know where you are, or where you’re going. You’ve made a promise which
you can’t keep and you expect me to solve your problem. You’ve just organised the activities and it depends
on the workers to carry out the works”.
Adapted

QUESTIONS

l- Guessing words

I) Find a word having the same meaning as “join” in the following sentences
“I promised my friend I would meet him a half hour ago, but I don’t know where I am, or where I am
going. “

2) Find the opposite of “asked” in the following sentences

“whereupon”, the man bn the ground responded, “you must be a manager.”
II- Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words
1) “Everything you have told me is technically correct........................you must be an engineer.”
2) I am still lost.................... I have no idea what to do with this information.

III- Answer the following question

Why could the balloonist say that the man is an engineer?

IV- Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in the text
a) They know each other
b) The engineer helped the balloonist
c) The balloonist was lost

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

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

The manager can’t keep his promise to join his friend.

I agree because: a) ................
b).................
OR
I disagree because: a)..................
b) ................

B- GRAMMAR IN USE

Last week. I visited my friend James who lives in town. Early.............. (I)......... the morning, I took my suitcase
................ (2) went to the coach station. The car had just arrived and we got on..................(3)...... Our journey lasted
four hours. It............(4)........ half past noon when we arrived. As soon as the car stopped, my friend James came
up to..........(5)......... and we greeted........... (6)........ other. After I had paid.............. (7)........ fare, we went
....... (8).........his house.
(1)........................... (2)............................(3).................................... (4).......................................
(5)........................... (6)............................(7).................................... (8).......................................

C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING

l- Match the sentences in column X with those in column Y:

X Y

1 -What do you do? A- Yes, I’m fond of them

2- I think alcohol is bad for our health B- I’m writing a letter
3- Could you tell me the way to the nearest C- You should stop smoking
bank, please? D- Wait a minute. I’m going to check if she’s in.
4- Thank you. E- Thank you
5- Do you like pears? F- I’m a taxi-driver
6- l’d like to speak to Susan, please. G- l agree with you
7- I cough a lot H- I’m sorry, I’m a stranger here. Please, ask
8- What are you doing? another person
l- You’re welcome

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

5).................................... 6)............................. 7)................................8)........................................
• ll- Build up a dialogue with the following situation

A tourist is lost in town. He asks a policeman the way to the post office. The policeman shows him the way.
The tourist thanks. The policeman replies.
Tourist:......................................................................................................................................................
Policeman:................................................................................................................................................
Tourist:...................................................................... ...............................................................................
Policeman:................................................................................................................................................
D- WRITING COMPOSITION

You have read the following advertisement in the “MIDI MADAGASCAR.” newspaper:

SECRETARY WANTED

Requirements:

- Good command of French

- Spoken English is a plus
- BEPC degree
- Computer skills
- Good appearance
- Sociable
- Aged: between 16 - 30
Write to the Director of “MANJA Airtour”

B.P: 198

(101) ANTANANARIVO

CORRIGES
N° QUESTION REPONSES BAREME

A- READING COMPREHENSION 7 pts

XVI- Guessingwords 1- Meet 0,5

2- responded
0,5

XVII- Fill in the blanks 1- So 0,5

with the 2- Because
0,5
appropriate linking
words.
XVIII- Answer the The balloonist could say that the man is an 1 pts
following question engineer because he gave technical
precision/precise measure and degree.
XIX- Classify the ideas 1- c 2
according to the 2- b
order they appear 3- a
in the text
XX- Say if you agree or • 1 agree because:
disagree in the a/ he is lost and does not know the way to 1
author saying meet his friend.
b/ he has no idea what to do with the 1
information.
• 1 disagree because:
a/ a manager can always keep his promise. 1
 b/ he can use the information he got from 1
the man
B -GRAMMAR IN USE 2
Fill in the blanks with the 1 - in 2-and 3-it 4-was 5-me 0,25 pts x 8
appropriate grammatical items 6-each 7-the 8-to = 2pts
so as to get the text restored
C- INIDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING 4pts
1- Matching 1-F 2-G 3-H. 4-1 5-A 6-D 7-C 0,25 pts x 8
8-B = 2pts
II- Build up a dialogue Tourist: -Where is the ways to the post office, 0,5 pts x 4
with the following please? = 2pts
situation Policeman: - Go straight, turn right, the post office
is on your right.
Tourist: -Thankyou so much!/Thanks
Policeman: - You're welcome.
D - WRITING COMPOSITION 7 pts
Application letter (See the description of the marking criteria)
To get the final mark for the writing composition,
proceed as follows:
• Mark for accuracy Ml
• Mark for coherence/cohesion M2
• Mark for appropriateness of language M3
Total
M : 3=
moyenne

ANGLAIS 5
SUJETS
A- READING COMPERHENSION

Read the text carefully and answer the questions

The Mozart effects
Music is not just entertainment.it is medicine for both the brain and the body. Many people use music to help
them feel relaxedafter a busy day at work. Music can also reduce the stress of being ill, especially by reducing pain. The
director of Baltimore Hospital says that 30 minutes of classical music has the same effect as 10 milligrams of the
painkiller Valium.
Campbell also says that music can help you concentrate, but you need the right kind of music for your mood.
And he says you should listen for about ten minutes before you start studying. If your mind needs relaxing, or you are
tired and you want to feel more energetic, you should choose the appropriate music to help you. Mozart's music is very
popular, however, because it is very organized, and it makes your brain more alert and imaginative.
Music helps you study, and it can actually make you more intelligent. In one study, students who listened to
Mozart before doing a test scored higher than those who didn't. Many studies also show that children who learn to play
a musical instrument before the age of 12 can remember information better for the rest of their lives.
QUESTIONS

I. Guessing words

Find a word having the same meaning as “consequence” in the following sentences:

The director of Baltimore Hospital says that 30 minutes of classical music has the same effect as 10
milligrams of the painkiller Valium.
 Find the opposite of “stressed” in the following sentences

“Many people use music to help them feel relaxed after a busy day at work.”

II. Fill in the blank with the appropriate linking words

1. Many people feel relaxed after a busy day at work.................................. they use music.
2. Mozart’s music is very organised................ ............ it makes your brain more alert and imaginative.
III. Answer the question

Why has the classical music the same effect of the painkiller Valium?

IV. Classify the following ideas according to the order they appear in text
a. The use of music
b. The effect of music in studies
c. Music as a medicine
1 .................. 2................................... 3....................
V. Say if you agree or disagree with the author saying:

“Music can also reduce the stress”

I agree because a)...................................
b)................................

I disagree because a)..................................

b)...................................

B- GRAMMAR IN USE

My favourite place to eat is the Shanghai in Henley-on-Thames. It is(1) Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere is
nice (2) the food seems goods. The vegetables (3) always very delicious. The menu changes (4) week and there
is usually a chefs special dish. In fact (5) variety (6) dishes (7) particular. I like wine (8) the Chinese beer is
better.
C- INDIRECT TEST OF SPEAKING
I. Match the sentences in column A with those in column B

A B

1- Do you like smoking? A- Certainly!

2- Here are your cigarettes. B- Not at all.

3- What do you think of smokers? 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!

5........................ 6........................ 7........................ 8......................

II. Make the following sentences less formal

a. Could you teli me where the BOA Bank is, please?
b. How do you do!
c. Certainly!
d. Thank you very much indeed!
 D- WRITING
A cyclone has passed though your country. Write a letter to a friend to tell him/her about it.
Lot III S.87

Ambonisaha

101 - Antananarivo

Dear...............................

.................................................................................
...................................
.................................................................................
...................................

...................... Mera

N.B: Use this layout above.

CORRIGES
N° QUESTION REPONSES BAREME
A - READING COMPREHENSION 7 pts
XXI- Guessingwords 1- Effect 0,5
2- stressed 0,5
XXII- Fill in the blanks 1- Because 0,5
with the 2- So 0,5
appropriate linking
words.
XXIII- Answer the The classical music has the same effect of the 1 pts
following question painkiller Valium because it reduces pain.
XXIV- Classify the ideas 1-c 2-b 3-a 2
according to the
order they appear
in the text
XXV- Say if you agree or • 1 agree because:
disagree in the a/ music helps to relax, 1
author saying b/ it reduces pain. 1
• 1 disagree because:
a/ everybody can't afford with it. 1
b/ we need other materials to listen to it; 1
for example, phone, card player...
B -GRAMMAR IN USE 2
Fill in the blanks with the 1-a 2-and 3-are 4-every 5-the 0,25 pts x 8
appropriate grammatical items 6 - of 7 - is 8 - but = 2pts
so as to get the text restored
C - INDIREC TEST OF SPEAKING 4 pts
VII- Matching 1- F 2- G 3- D 4- B 5- C 6- A 7- H 0,25 pts x 8
8- E = 2pts
VIII- Build up a dialogue a- Tell me where the BOA is. 0,5 pts x 4
 with the following b- Nice to meet you! = 2pts
situation c- Yes.
d- Thanks.
D - WRITING COMPOSITION 7 pts
Application letter (See the description of the marking criteria)
To get the final mark for the writing composition,
proceed as follows:
• Mark for accuracy M1
• Mark for coherence/cohesion M2
• Mark for appropriateness of language M3
Total
M : 3=
moyenne