Exams of 3rd y LPH-FL

ETHICS EXAMS / KHANFRI MOUNA
TEXT ONE Part One: Reading 15points)

A/Comprehension
Read the text carefully and do the activities.
We see successful businesses suffer a downfall and famous names in the business world
lose their reputation. One of the main reasons behind these surprising failures is the lack of
business ethics.
The key towards success as some managers argue is to implement the ‘business is
business’ principle which excludes moral values. However, many others believe that success is
linked essentially to ethical standards. For them, a business that makes of money its main
objective at the expense of ethics would never make advance. When bosses start their projects
basing on ethical strategies, they can run successfully for long. For instance, a business man
who deals honestly with consumers leaves positive impression on their minds. Moneymakers
who ignore ethical values may earn success but it is only short-lived.
Ethics in business are not limited to the owners of companies; rather, employees are also
meant to keep their honesty. It is their duty not to cheat or use company resources for
personal benefits. A careful and thoughtful utilization of company resources is an essential
component for the stability of businesses.
Adapted from: businesszeal.com
1. Are the following statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter
corresponding to the statement.
a. The presence of ethics contributes to business failure.
b. When priority is given to money, business flourishes.
c. Far from moral values, we can gain money easily.
d. Any company requires honest workers to prosper.
2. Read the text and put the following ideas in the order they appear in the text.
a. Sincere managers gain the confidence of consumers.
b. Few businessmen don’t give importance for ethics.
c. Being honest at workplace is the concern of all.
d. Well-known businesses may fail.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

e. Why do successful business fail?
f. What is the key of success for the majority of managers?
g. Is behaving correctly in business necessary for owners only?
4.Copy the title you think is the most appropriate.

a. immoral acts at work b. the value of ethics in business c. stability of businesses
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5. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a. their (§1) b. they (§2) c. their (§3)
b/Text Exploration
1. Find in the text words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to the following: a.
consequence (§1)≠........b. sellers(§2)≠........ c. immorality(§3) ≠........
2. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.
Unethical - successful - dishonesty - business
Prefix Root Suffix(es)
3. Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as A.

a. Some managers separate ethics from business.
b. I wish…..
a. Few consumers are buying genuine products.
b. Genuine…..
4. classify these words according to their stressed syllables.
Reputation, unethical, consume, value
1st syllable 2nd syllable 3rd syllable 4th syllable
5. Fill in the gaps with FOUR words from the list.

advantage- wrong- mistreatment – power - honest.
Corruption is a poison which has been spread in the mind of …(1)…people of the society. It is
the … (2)… of public resources just for getting some unfair …(3)… to fulfill a little wish. It is
concerned with the unnecessary and wrong use of both …(4)… and position by anyone
whether in the government or non-government organization.
Part Two: Written Expression.
Choose ONE of the following topics.
Topic One:
Some business managers ignore to be ethical and practice illegal acts. As a president
of an anti-corruption association, write a speech of about 80 to 120 words to speak about the
illegal acts in business and the value of ethics using the following notes:
- honesty/ transparency /
- corruption/falsification / cheating/ no prosperity
- duty/fight corruption
- not be greedy /selfish
Topic two:
‘All food we buy in supermarkets is healthy’, teenagers say. As journalist, write a short article of about 70 to
80 words in which you prove the opposite of what teenagers think
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TEXT TWO PART ONE: Reading (14 points)
A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Computers have become so necessary to modern living that it is difficult to believe that they are a
relatively recent invention. Undoubtedly, they have proved to be of great value, but they also have their
disadvantages. For one thing, they have added to our already large number of crimes.
Hacking was the first computer crime that most of us became aware of. By using their computing
expertise, people known as hackers can gain unauthorized access to someone else’s computer and make use
of the data which they find there. They may, for example, get hold of lists of the names of their competitors’
clients and use these to build up their own businesses, or they may use hacking as a form of industrial
espionage to find out a rival company’s plans. Other hacking activities may be more obviously criminal, in
that hackers may log on to financial data in someone else’s computer and either alter it illegally or use it
for fraudulent purposes.
The possibility of serious financial fraud has been greatly increased by the modern practice of
purchasing goods though the Internet. Apparently, the use of credit cards to pay for such purchases has led
to record levels of fraud with a great many people being swindled out of a great deal of money. Banks are
working hard to improve online security and to provide safeguards for customers, but fraudsters are
working just as hard to improve their fraudulent techniques.
Many computer users worry in case their systems are affected by computer viruses. The people who
introduce such bugs into other people’s computer programs may not intentionally be committing a crime,
but may be doing so as an act of mischief or spite. The motive does not really matter to the people whose
data has been deleted or altered or whose files have been corrupted.
Computers are part of a highly technical method of working, in which there are constantly new
developments. Unfortunately, there is also a constant stream of new developments in the fraud industry
associated with them. All computer users must be on their guard.
 Choose the most appropriate title to the text.
a) Computer Crime b) The Importance of the Computer c) Children and Computers
 Fill in the table with information from the text.
Acts What for
Hackers - -
- -
- -
 Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) How can hackers access to people’s personal computers?
b) Is credit card payment safe to buy goods? Explain.
c) Why are viruses dangerous when they affect computers?
d) What advice does the author give to people who work with computers?
 In which paragraph is it mentioned that hackers are doing their best to better their skills?
B/Text Exploration:(07pts)
1. Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) a high level of knowledge or skill (§2)
b) to connect a computer to a computer system by typing your name, so that you can start working
(§2)
c) a reason for doing something (§4)
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2. Classify the following words in the table.
Undoubtedly - competitors
prefix root suffix
3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make the necessary changes.
unless - while - consequently - as soon as
a) Many banks have bad security systems. They are victims of hackers who access people’s accounts.
b) Your computer may be affected by viruses. You use a powerful antivirus.
4. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
After scientists (invent) the computer, they (develop) all sorts of software to help people in their work.
Nowadays, a lot of people (use) their computers to entertain themselves or learn different subjects. The
computer (transform) the life of the coming generations.
5. Underline the silent letters in the following words.

purpose - through - undoubtedly - foreign
6. Complete the following dialogue.

A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes, that’s true. Our web site has been attacked by hackers recently.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: They stole our name of domain and could block our site.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes, we were. We could restore it thanks to the contribution of all the authorities, our engineers and
our internet provider too.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
*B: Yes of course we have. Our website is the first to be visited in the Arab world so we have taken
measures for a better online security, and we will certainly sue the hackers in justice.
Part Two: Written Expression (06pts)
Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.
Topic One: You are appointed Director of computing network security in your country. Tell what measures
would you take to discourage hackers and reinforce computer security.
Use the following notes:
- Voting laws so as hacking becomes a crime in your country
- Organizing campaigns to increase people’s awareness about cyber criminality
- Encouraging people to denounce hackers and their accomplices
- Reinforcing security systems by providing powerful and affordable software
- Investing money to develop computing security projects
Topic two: Fraud and corruption are unethical old practices in which our society is getting more and more
involved. What actions must the government and individuals take to deal with the situation?
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TEXT THREE Reading (15 points)
A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Unethical behaviors in the workplace can be defined as any action that does not confirm with the
standards of conduct established by the organization. Unethical behaviors can occur in the relationships
between employees, in the way an employee goes about his business or how he uses company resources.
Unethical behaviors can even break the law in some situations.
Employees may use company computers to engage in unethical behaviors. For example, an employee
who is not permitted to use the Internet for personal reasons commits an unethical act by shopping online
while working. Random Internet surfing takes away from the time he spends on work related activities.
Employees sometimes use company’s email to spread inappropriate websites or videos to colleagues, some of
which could be considered disrespectful by the recipients.
Unethical behaviors can include “stealing” time from the company, as it is paying its employees and
receiving no productivity in return. In addition to time spent on aimless Internet surfing, time misuse can
consist of extending breaks beyond the allotted time, falsifying time sheets, coming into work late and leaving
early and running personal matters while travelling on company business.
Some unethical acts can also be illegal when a bookkeeper or an accountant commits embezzlement
by having access to the company’s financial records. As well as an employee dealing with personal files, uses
Social Security number to raid bank accounts or fraudulently obtain credit cards.
Adapted from Internet
1. Are the following statements true or false?
a) Using company resources is ethical.
b) At work, personal use of Internet is allowed.
c) Arriving late and leaving work early is considered as a theft.
2. In which paragraph is it mentioned that

a) Ethical behaviors at work consist in respecting the company’s code of ethics?
b) Employees should respect their work time to deserve their salaries ?

a) When can an electronic address of a company be misused?
b) List the different ways of stealing time from a company.
c) How can an employee get extra financial gains unethically?
4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) his (§1) b) it (§3)
5-Choose the general idea of the text.

a) All workers behave ethically in their work place.
b) Morally unacceptable behaviors may occur at work.
c) Employees exchange websites and videos via Internet.
B/Text Exploration:(08pts)
1. Match the words with their definitions.

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1. illegal a. one’s attitude or manner, the way a person
acts.
2. embezzle b. steal money placed in one’s care.
3. behaviour c. contrary to or forbidden by law.
2. Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
a) moral b) fair c) responsible d) behave
3. Combine the following pairs of sentences with the connectors given. Make changes where necessary.
a) Your business prospers. You behave ethically. (as long as)
b) Corruption is widespread. It is hard to eradicate corruption. (so…that)
c) The employees stopped misusing the Internet. The company’s productivity increased. (after)
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ‘s’.
practices - bahaviours - takes - manages
/s/ /z/ /iz/
5. Fill in the gaps with words from the list so that the text makes sense.
integrity - if - fight - time
It’s our responsibility to ……………… fraud and other unethical practices. It’s high ……………… we worked
hand in hand so as to put an end to immoral behaviour.……………… we all cooperate and keep our probity and
……………… , we can succeed.
Part Two: Written Expression (05pts)

Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.
Topic One:
Many companies suffer from a decrease in their productivity because of some of their employees’
unethical practices. Write a composition of 100 to 120 words suggesting how these employees should behave
to be more responsible and thus more productive.
- Respect the company’s code of ethics
- Be aware of the necessity of hard work
- Respect work time
- Use the company’s resources ethically
- Keep the company’s secret information safe
Topic Two:
Most Algerian companies look for profit but don’t care about ethics in business.
If you were appointed manager of one of those companies, how would you fight unethical practices?
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TEXT FOUR PART ONE : Reading
A/ Comprehension Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Over the past decade, social auditing has taken on an important new role in the monitoring of labour
and environmental standards. It has grown rapidly in recent years, involving various companies, consulting
firms, labour unions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in industries such as forestry, agriculture,
clothing and footwear, and textiles. The combined pressure of campaigns by trade unions and NGOs, negative
media attention and an increasingly vocal public concern about working conditions have prompted some
companies to have their factories audited. Concern about the credibility of such audits has been a major issue
in the public debate about corporate social responsibility.
Auditing, inspection and monitoring are three terms used interchangeably to refer to the practice of
evaluating a company’s compliance with a set of standards. However, they represent distinct elements of this
evaluation and thus provide a useful framework for the analysis of auditing a standard.
A social audit is undertaken by a company to evaluate the working conditions existing in a facility or
supply chain. Unlike monitoring, it lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and involves a number of
steps, each one theoretically used in combination with the others. The performance of a social audit tends to
involve three related processes: the document review, the site inspection and interviews with workers,
management and third-party stakeholders. An auditor or team of auditors generally conducts the document
review, site inspection and interviews. Social auditing does not involve continuous monitoring, although
follow-up procedures are not uncommon.
1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is about …
a) The labour standards in different fields of industry.
b) Social auditing as a great role in daily business.
2. Say whether the following statements are true or False according to the text.
a) The media haven’t succeeded in their campaigns for social audit.
b) All the companies had their factories audited.
c) The company is responsible for the evaluation of the working conditions.
d) The social audit involves three related processes.
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

a) Audit's credibility is a major concern for public debate?
b) All the steps of the social audit are related to each other?

a) Why does a company undertake a social audit?
b) What have prompted some companies to audit their factories?
c) What are the three parts of a social audit?
5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) it (§1) b) their (§1)
B/ Text Exploration
1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) a period of ten years (§1) b) parts (§2)
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2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example .
Verb Noun Adjective
Example to organize organization organized
………………………. need ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… unified
to account ………………….. ……………………
3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) It’s high time governments (to give) more importance to social auditing.
b) Now, many companies (to use) child labour to gain money.
c) I wish our children (to eradicate) corruption someday.
d) Children had better (to work) and (to give) importance to their health and education.
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

audit – terms – evaluating – negative
One syllable Two syllables Three Syllables Four syllables
5. Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

Conducts – an – document – auditor – and – processes – the – other – review
PART TWO : Written Expression (06 points)
Topic one:
Child labour is one of many threats facing the children's life. Write a letter to the bureau of UNICEF in
Algiers exposing the effects of it on children and asking for a real prevention for them by giving more
importance to education and social auditing.
You may use these ideas:
Child labour / unethical / education important / make children aware / give importance / auditing /
punish companies / pass laws…
Topic two:
Do you think that Algerian companies respect labour standards (working conditions)?
Justify your answer by giving some examples.
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TEXT FIVE
PART ONE : Reading A/ Comprehension
In many parts of the world, people do not hesitate to engage in activities that do not comply with the
basic patterns of ethics. The absence of legal structures to control their businesses and the spread of poverty
and illiteracy in their land encourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices. The illegal means they handle
enable them to acquire vast fortunes and hold immense influence over their communities.
In Asia and in Africa but also in South America, the widespread usage of child labor by merciless
employers and the expanding trade in drugs and narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples
of the barbarous features that take grip of human societies. Other misdeeds that are practiced on a large scale
involve the obligation made to girls and women to perform immoral acts in return to low gains, and the
extending manufacture of all sorts of forged and imitated goods without any respect either to the statutes
protecting the products and their inventors or the regulations required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery and embezzlement of public funds by unscrupulous individuals take alarming
proportions in many nations. At the same time the unauthorized sale of fire arms and the marketing of
suspicious medicaments have become intensive. In addition, many operations are carried out by international
organizations that no authority is able to check and to penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the resources of the state and impair the social
condition of the inhabitants because of the tax evasion they generate in every country. Worse than that,
they enable their authors to handle the clever strategy of laundering their billions of dollars through
lawful channels where no suspicion will be raised about the cruelty through which they have amassed and
even the death of thousands of defenseless creatures they have caused.
1. Say whether the followings statements are True or False according to the text.
a) Wrong-doers have much control over the fellows in their communities.
b) Secured treatments and medicines are given to poor patients.
c) Big sums of money get deviated from their legal destination.
d) Legal business will reduce the incomes of the governments and states.
2. Read the text and put the following sentences in order they appear in the text.
a) The violation of the law endangers the existence of the state.
b) Some people become wealthy through illegal actions and activities.
c) Some inventions are illegally reproduced and sold in the world.
d) Some groups deviate public funds for their own interests.

a) What do poverty and illiteracy engender in modern societies?
b) What attitude do wrong-doers have toward the law?
c) Is tax evasion harmful to the economy of the state?
d) Do people sometimes acquire fire arms illegally?

a) their (§1) b) they (§4) b) c) which (§4)
5. Is the text
a) argumentative? b) expository? c) narrative?
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B/ Text Exploration Match each word with

its definition.
words definitions
a) merciless 1) punish for breaking law
b) misdeeds 2) wrong or illegal actions
c) unscrupulous 3) showing no pity to people who suffer
d) penalize 4) without moral principles
1. Which adjectives can be derived from the following nouns?
illiteracy - ethics - influence - cruelty
2. Ask the questions about the underlined words.
a)Poverty and illiteracy encourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices .
b) Money laundering is done through lawful channels.
3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1) a-Many operations are carried out by international organizations.
b- International organizations ……………………………………..
2) a- “Honest people don’t take bribery”, he said.
b- He said that …………….………………………………………
4. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
a) a lack of specialized bodies to investigate foreign bribery
b) for several reasons, including: budget cuts in enforcement agencies,
c) Countries fail to enforce foreign bribery rules
d) and a failure to take advantage of existing defensive measures.
5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final “s”.
ethics – practices – products – businesses – communities - drugs.
/s/ /z/ /iz/
PART TWO : Written Expression

Topic one:
Child labour is one of many threats facing the children's life. Write a letter to the bureau of UNICEF in
Algiers exposing the effects of it on children and asking for a real prevention for them by giving more
importance to education and social auditing.
You may use these ideas:
Child labour / unethical / education important / make children aware / give importance / auditing / punish
companies / pass laws…
Topic two:
You are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics in business, but he/she seems to
disagree with you. Try to convince him/her with arguments. Write the dialogue.
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TEXT SIX PART ONE: Reading A/
Comprehension
The media have begun to write about the loss of ethics in today's business world. Many people believe
that there are no absolute standards in ethics. Honesty in business doesn’t seem to be in minds. The biggest
victim of this ethical decline is trust. Loss of trust can start between the employees and make its way up to the
supervisor and also between divisions of the companies. When this decline occurs, employees’ productivity
falls and employees theft begins to appear. Eventually, the trust between the company and its customers
decreases.
Why has an important topic as business ethic gone unnoticed and ignored?
The biggest reason is that ethics is misunderstood. Ethical behavior conducted with honesty and
integrity, has recently become mixed up with political or moral concern.
Ethical behavior is a personal matter which requires that a person be honest and truthful in all
business dealings. It starts at the top within its own employees and top management. Ethical behavior led by
the leaders of an organization will inevitably set the tone for the rest of the company - values will remain
consistent. Further, a well-communicated commitment to ethics sends a powerful message that ethical
behavior is considered to be a business imperative.

The text is about:
a) The victims of unethical behavior
b) Ethics in business
c) The employees' duty
2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) There have been articles about ethical decline in business.
b) Loss of trust is between workers only.
c) People fail to understand the real meaning of ethics.
d) Ethical behavior is expected from employees only.
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that much is said about the absence of ethics in business?

a) Which problem is today's business world facing?
b) What are the consequences of ethical deterioration?

a) this decline (§1) b) it (§4)
B/ Text Exploration (07 points)
1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following
a)deterioration (§1) b) happens (§1) c) confused (§3) d) necessity (§4)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example .

Verb Noun Adjective
Example to complete completion complete
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………………………. product ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… ignorant
to believe ………………….. ……………………
3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make changes where necessary.
Provided that - although - in order to - such … that
a) Governments have made a lot of efforts. They have been unable to stop unethical practices.
b)Business ethics is an important question. It can't be ignored.
c) Local authorities are encouraging citizens. They want them to be more active.
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

ethics - trust - honesty - business
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables
5. Imagine what A says and complete the following dialogue.

A: ………………………………………………………………… ?
B:Yes, you can. Any question you want.
A: ………………………………………………………………… ?
B:I have about one hundred workers.
A:………………………………………………………………… ?
B: I think my success is due to the priority I place on relationships.
A:………………………………………………………………… ?
B: I mean my way to deal with every customer and every employee.

Topic one:
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 on the following topic.
Some people think that bribe-taking is the best way to get what they want. This is a totally mistaken claim.
Justify.
- Giving a bad reputation / image to the country.
- It is an illegal / unethical practice that we should fight now.
- People should complain about bribe-taking since there are honest servants and strict laws.
- If it were useful, it wouldn't be forbidden by law.
Topic two:
You are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics in business, but he/she seems to
disagree with you. Try to convince him/her with arguments. Write the dialogue.
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TEXT SEVEN PART ONE: Reading
A/ Comprehension
Corruption occurs when organisations or individuals profit improperly through their position in an
activity, and thereby cause damage or loss. Corruption can be found in all countries but is particularly
widespread in states where the legal system, mass media and the public administration are weak and
undeveloped. Three levels of corruption are usually referred to: petty corruption (bureaucratic corruption),
grand corruption (political corruption) and state capture (corruption which affects the entire state apparatus).
Corruption is more or less widespread in all countries. These countries are often young states that are
at a stage where important social functions are still undeveloped or weak. In recent years there has been an
increase in corruption in many countries. However, it has also been given more attention and is being
combated both internationally and nationally
There are several degrees of corruption. The lowest degree is called petty corruption. Petty corruption
is when a public servant, for example a customs officer, doctor or policeman, extracts illegal fees from the
general public The second degree is characterised by the involvement of high politicians and senior civil
servants who take advantage of their positions to enrich themselves in order to stay in power. At its highest
level, this form of corruption, known as grand corruption, often involves large international bribes and secret
bank accounts in foreign banks. The third level of corruption, state capture, arises when weak states allow
businessmen and other powerful people in the country to exert an influence on legislation, regulations etc,
with the effect that competition in the private sector is distorted. Corruption always means that money is paid
upward. It is the poorest groups that are most severely affected by corruption. For example, it can be difficult
enough for poor people to afford to go to a doctor when they have to. If the doctor must also be given a bribe
to do his job, poor people might just not have enough money.

The text is about:a) The fight against corruption b) Corruption and its different kinds
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
a) Corruption is an international phenomenon.
b) All the governments are combating corruption.
c) Corruption has no effects on the society.
d) Corruption is a proper way to gain profits.
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

a) the society is influenced by corruption?
b) Many countries take serious measures to fight against corruption?

a) What are the three kinds of corruption?
b) Who are influenced by the corruption?
c) Where corruption is particularly spread?

a) their(§1) b)it (§2)
1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
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a) strong(§1) b) few (§3)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb Noun Adjective

Example to influence influence influential
………………………. corruption ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… different
to engage ………………….. ……………………
3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectorsprovided. Make changes where necessary.
Provided that - although - to - such … that
a) Governments have made a lot of efforts. They have been unable to stop unethical practices.
b) Corruption has a negative impact. We must fight corruption.
c) Local authorities are encouraging citizens. They want them to be more active.
4. Classify the following words according to their stressed syllable.

affect - mathematics - honest - corruption
1st syllable 2nd syllable 3rd syllable
5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) For example, the illegal act implying money
b) Corruption threatens people and their governments.
c) Which is called bribery remains a danger
d) Because it destroys both faith and state.

Topic One: Corruption is an evil that must be fought now. What should be done to fight this crime?
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 to 150 words.
- sensitize people on the dangerous effects of
corruption
- organize anti-corruption associations
- employ honest civil servants
- punish corrupt people
- pass strict and severe laws to fight
corruption
Topic Two: “Some people think that the world of business is a jungle and that ethics has nothing to do with”.
Write a composition of about 100 words stating your arguments for or against this point of view.
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TEXT EIGHT PART ONE : Reading
A/ Comprehension
Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives or friends, with no regard to merit. Nepotism can happen at
home, school, college, politics and even in workplace. Workplace Nepotism is hard to tolerate. Remember at
school or college, your class teacher or lecturer who gives preferences to his/ her favorite student. Political
Nepotism is also common, where their relations and friends are given importance when it comes to play a
powerful role in politics. Similar is the case of Workplace Nepotism or favoritism. Every employee wants
to be appreciated for his/her work and performance.
In the workplace, when someone or perhaps a group of people appears to be treated better than
others and not necessarily for reasons related to superior work performance it is referred to as nepotism. It
can also be seen in cases where the supervisor is favoring a relative at the workplace and providing the
particular person with more facilities than the other employees working in the same office. It is a demoralizing
factor for an employee who is part of the organization.
Nepotism is a threat to an organization and needs to be dealt consciously before letting it creep into
the system. In present times, this subject has become a very sensitive issue causing a lot of stress leading to a
drop in level of the employees, dissatisfaction in the company and ultimate decision to move on from
the present company.
1. Choose the right answer.

The text is:a) argumentative b) narrative c) expository
2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) A person merit is well considered in nepotism.
b) Work performance is the reason of favoritism.
c) The employees are threatened by nepotism.
3. Classify the following ideas according to their occurrence in the text.

a) Nepotism makes employees change their workplace.
b) Nepotism is favor and facilities granted by the responsible.
c) Students may also experience nepotism.

a) Do only workplaces suffer from nepotism?
b) Which fields are concerned with nepotism?
c) What are the consequences of nepotism?

a) his/her (§1) b) others(§2) c) it (§3)
6. Choose a suitable title for the text.

a) Nepotism is unethical.
b) Nepotism at School.
c) Nepotism in life.
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1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) given (§1) b) boss (§2) c) menace (§3)
2. Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.
aware - appear - responsible - moral

1) a-Some companies are violating the rights of the child.
b- The rights of the child ……………………………………
2) a-“Counterfeiting has become a global phenomenon”, he said.
b- He said that ….. ………………………………………….
3) a-The managers should respect the code of ethics.
b-It’s high time ….. ………………………………………..
4)a- If I were you ,I would check the expiry date.
b- You………………………………………………………..
4.Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

a) a lack of specialized bodies to investigate foreign bribery
b) for several reasons, including: budget cuts in enforcement agencies,
c) Countries fail to enforce foreign bribery rules
d) and a failure to take advantage of existing defensive measures.
5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”.
bribes - preferences - ethics - relations
/s/ /z/ /iz/
Topic One: Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 on the following topic.
Some people think that bribe-taking is the best way to get what they want. This is a totally mistaken claim.
Justify.
- Giving a bad reputation / image to the country.
- It is an illegal / unethical practice that we should fight now.
- People should complain about bribe-taking since there are honest servants and strict laws.
- If it were useful, it wouldn't be forbidden by law.
Topic Two: Write a composition of about 100 to 120 words on the following topic.
If you had the opportunity to change your school? What would you change? What would be your ideal
school? (classrooms – teachers – subjects – classmates – timetable – leisure time – exams…)
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TEXT NINE
Part One: Reading (15 points)
A/Comprehension: (8 points)
Read the text carefully and do the activities.
Biomedical ethics addresses moral questions that arise from the use of medical technology to begin or
maintain a life . Many ethical questions focus on medical procedures that affect human reproduction .These
include in vitro fertilization(staring human life in a test tube),the cloning (duplication)of human embryos
,abortion and procedures that alter the genes of the fetus .Another important issue is euthanasia ,the
practice of painlessly putting to death people who are hopelessly injured or terminally ill.
Clinical ethics evaluates the morality of decisions about medical care made by or with patients and their
families .Problems of clinical ethics include deciding whether or not to remove life –sustaining treatment
,making medical decisions for a newborn with severe mental retardation or an unconscious person ,and
dealing with requests for euthanasia from patients or their families.
All three branches of medical ethics relate to one another. For example ,patients with AIDS are
concerned with the availability of newly developed medications (public policy medical ethics ), participate in
arguments about whether or not physicians are obliged to treat them (biomedical ethics ),and make decisions
about their care and death with loved ones and physicians ( clinical ethics)
By : David C. Thomas ,PH D.,
Former Professor and Director,
Loyola University Chicago Medical Center
1- MCQ: Choose the appropriate answer (1.5pts)
1-Medical ethics deals with medical procedures that ………..…….human life
a-end b- start c-start or stop
2-Euthanasia is :
a- putting end to the life of an ill person
b- starting life of a new foetus
c- stopping life of a foetus
3-Cloning is producing
a- different copies of different species
b- different copies of genes
c- one copy of one kind
2) Answer the following questions according to the text. (3,5pts)
a- What does biomedical ethics deal with?
b- Which medical procedures deal with human reproduction are mentioned in the text ?
c- Do medical decisions concern patients only ?
3) In which paragraph is it mentioned the procedure of ending life of seriously ill people: (1pt)
4) Who or whom do the underlined words refer to in the text? (2pt)
a) these (§1)………….. b) who (§1)…………….
c)their(§2)………….. d) them(§3)…………..
B/ Text exploration 7PTS
1) Match the following words together with their definitions (1pt)
Words Definitions
a-abortion 1-the practice of killing without pain
b-cloning 2-causing pregnancy to end early and preventing babies from developing
c-euthanasia 3-a young human ,animal or bird
d-fetus 4-making copies of species”
3) Complete the table as shown in the example (2pts)
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Verbs Nouns Adjectives
Eg: to produce production productive
……………. treatment …………………..
To care ……………. ………………..
3) Rewrite sentences “b” so that it means the same as sentences “a”. (2pts)
1 -a- Scientists are duplicating human embryos.
b- Human embryos. ………………………………………………………………
2- a- Scientists can’t find cures to killer diseases such as cancer and AIDS
b- I wish scientists……………………………… such as cancer and AIDS
4) Classify the following words according to their stressed syllables. (1pt)
Hopelessly – biomedical –concerned -fertilizers.
nd
1st syll 2 syll 3rd syll
5) Fill in the gaps with words from the list below:(1) For- cloning -uncover- unethical
Cloning is the creation of group of organisms or other living matter that all have exactly the same
genetic makeup .The practice may also help ……1…. the genetic causes and treatments of many diseases.
Although …2…may provide numerous benefits …3… humans, many people regard cloning –especially of
human beings as…4….
Part two: Writing (5 points)
Write a paragraph of about 120 words on one of the following topics
Topic one: “Euthanasia “is the merciful kill of people
Using the notes below denounce the idea that says
“Some people think that euthanasia is an ethical procedure because it ends people’s sufferance”
-Scientists may discover therapies or treatments
-people and families would prefer keep these ill people even if they suffer
-doctors/relatives should not intervene in the fate/destiny of others
-Unethical to end life
You can add other reasons
Topic two: Child labour is a dangerous phenomenon .Write an expository paragraph giving its causes, effects
and suggesting adequate solutions
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TEXT TEN
Not all hackers are bad. The good ones are called “white-hat hackers” and use hacking to improve computer
security. The ones who are just having fun are called “gray-hat hackers.” But the malicious kind you’re
thinking of? They’re called “black-hat hackers.” And they can cause a lot of harm, as history has shown.
The story of Jonathan James, known as “c0mrade,” is a tragic one. He began hacking at a young age,
managing to hack into several commercial and government networks and being sent to prison for it—all while
he was still a minor.
James eventually hacked into NASA’s network and downloaded enough source code (assets equaling $1.7
million at the time) to learn how the International Space Station worked. NASA had to shut down its network
for three entire weeks while they investigated the breach, costing an additional $41,000.
In 2007, several high-profile companies fell victim to numerous malicious network attacks. Even though
James denied any involvement, he was suspected and investigated. In 2008, James committed suicide,
believing he would be convicted of crimes he didn’t commit.
https://www.makeuseof.com
Reading Comprehension
1. Write the letter which corresponds to the right answer 1.5pts
The text is: A a web-article B a letter C a story
2. Are these statements true or false? 2pts
a) Black-hat hackers develop computer security.
b) Hackers are either malicious or good ones.
c) James hacking story started at the college.
d) James committed to suicide because he was found guilty.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text. 3pts
a) Who are the gray-hat hackers?
b) For which purpose did James hack NASA’s network?
c) Why did James commit to suicide?
4. Who / what do the underlined words refer to in the text? 1.5pts
They = its = he =
5. in which paragraph the following idea is mentioned : 1pt
Hacker’s have different wills and purposes
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/Text Exploration/
1. Complete the chart as shown in the example.
Verb Noun Adjective
Ex :To commercialize commerce commercial
……………… involvement ………………
To add ……………… ………………
2. Rewrite sentence ''b'' so that it means the same as "a".
 James regret having hacked NASA
 He wished ……………………………………
 He was suspected and investigated.
 The police……………………………………
 Peoples private secrets are being published every day on Facebook
 It’s high time ……………………………………
3. Classify the words according to the number of syllables.
Investigated- suspected- hackers-numerous- source- committed
One syllable syllable syllable 3syllable and more
4. Fill in the gaps with words from the list.Blackmail- person- information- offered
……1……..is usually the result of one……2……. somehow obtaining embarrassing ………3…..about another and
threatening to disclose it unless some form of payment (money or favours) is…4……...
Part Two/ Written Expression: Choose either topic one or topic two
Topic: one fake cell-phones trade has become one of the guaranteed business that makes a lot of money. Use
the clues below to form a composition of 100 words in which you explain the long-term consequences of this
practice:
 Buying fakes is somehow risky and a waste of money
 Buying fake mobile phones is encouraging counterfeiters to keep up.
 Big losses for companies will certainly push them to give up and raise bankruptcy.
 Fakes are of poor quality and non durable.
 The government has to pass serious and severe laws and regulations
Topic two: in no more than 7 lines say what should the government do to fight corruption
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TEXT ELEVEN :PART ONE: Reading
A. Comprehension: Read the text carefully then do the activities.(8pts)
Smuggling of items usually occurs in attempt to bypass import and export laws and taxes. In India, the
world’s largest consumer of gold, this is certainly the case. India loves its gold and often hoards it as a store
of wealth. In June of 2013, a higher duty (tax) on gold jewellery was introduced. Over the whole year, duty
hikes occurred three times, eventually amounting to a 15% rise. The government was attempting to curb the
high demand for gold. Smuggling is a way to illegally avoid these taxes.
An estimated 700kg of gold is smuggled into India every day. Officials at India's Financial Intelligence
Unit (FIU) say the country has not seen such a sharp rise in contraband gold for two decades. They claim
smugglers are using innovative ways to bring in the metal illegally. Sometimes gold is melted into seed-
shaped chips and hidden in dates from Dubai, or ground into granules and mixed with other metals to look
like ore. The metal is also being converted into gold belt buckles and torch batteries. The smuggling is
becoming increasingly difficult to contain, admit regulators.
Gold smugglers are now shifting their focus to European nations from traditional Gulf countries, a
preferred route for illegal ferrying of the yellow metal, to avoid suspicion of Indian customs authorities,
officials said. There is a strict vigil on the passengers coming from Gulf countries to check any attempt of
gold smuggling. However, flights coming from European countries do not see such strict checks.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-26511425
1. Write the letter that corresponds to the right answer
The text is: a. descriptive b. prescriptive c. expository d. argumentative
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Write T or F next to the letter
corresponding to the statement.
a) Indians traditionally hoard gold in the belief it will bring financial security.
b) The move to increase import duty is way to control the high demand for gold.
c) Smugglers adopt new techniques to hide gold.
d) The smuggling of gold from Gulf countries is on the rise.
3. Identify the paragraph in which the following idea is mentioned:

“fighting smuggling is a hard task”
a) Is smuggling an ethical act? justify

b) List two methods of gold smuggling mentioned in the text.
c) Do you agree with the regulators’ admission “The smuggling is becoming increasingly
difficult to contain”?Justify your answer.
a- they (§2) b-the metal (§2)
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B. Text Exploration (7pts)
1. Match the following words with the corresponding definitions.
1-customs a- Trade in smuggled goods.
2-contraband b- To avoid something unpleasant.
3-bypass c- An authority in a country responsible for collecting tariffs and controlling the
flow of goods.
2. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.

Words Prefixes Roots Suffixes
Financial
encouraging
illegally
3. Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A.

1/ A. The customs officials should maintain high vigil at all the international airports.
B. It’s about time…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2/ A. India's Gold Smugglers use bizarre methods to beat customs restrictions.
B. Bizarre methods……………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Fill in the gaps with words from the list so that the text makes sense.
Carry on / Custom / well / Borders
Smuggling means exporting or importing goods across the ………1………..of the country without the
permission of the government as ……2……. as without paying ……3……. duties. Usually, there are certain
restrictions on the transfer of such items, but the smuggler jeopardize and …..4……. their illegal activities
ignoring the laws of the country.
PART TWO: Written Expression (5pts)

Topic one: Write a composition of about 80 to 120 words suggesting how India can combat gold smuggling.
 Rewarding whistle-blowers
 Imposing heavier fines and penalties on smugglers
 Reducing import taxes.
 Tight control of entry and exit border checkpoints.
 facilitating formal trade
Topic Two: “Euthanasia” is the merciful kill of people. Some people think that euthanasia is an ethical
procedure because it ends people’s sufferance. In a composition of about 80 to 120 words, state your
arguments.
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TEXT TWELVE:
Part One: Reading and Interpreting (15 pts)
People smuggling(also called human smuggling),under US law ,is “the facilitation, transportation,
attempted transportation or illegal entry of a person or persons across an international border, in
violation of one or more countries’ laws, either clandestinely or through deception ,such as the use of
fraudulent documents”. Internationally, the term is understood as and often used interchangeably with
migrant smuggling.
The practice of people smuggling or irregular immigration has seen a rise over the past few
decades and today in countries around the world. People smuggling generally takes place with the
consent of the person or persons being smuggled, and common reasons for individuals seeking to be
smuggled include employment and economics opportunity, personal and/or familial betterment, and
escape from persecution or conflict.
In 2015, the ongoing civil war in Syria has led to massive displacement and reliance on people
smugglers to assist people to seek sanctuary in Europe. This has also led to unprecedented movements-
and deaths- across the Mediterranean. According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees
(UNHCR) statistics, there have been almost one million arrivals by sea in Europe in 2015 and more than
2900 dead or missing migrants. According to the International Organization of Migration IOM Missing
Migrants Project, there have been more than 3800 deaths during migration around the world in 2015.
Adapted from “Wikipedia”
A/ Comprehension (08 points)
1. Circle the correct answer. (1pt)
The type of text is: a) argumentative b) expository c) narrative
2. Are the following statements ‘true’ or ‘false’ according to the text? (2pts)
a. To smuggle people is to transport them illegally from one country to another.
b. All illegal migrants use fraudulent documents.
c. People smuggling is diminishing these last decades.
d. There is no agreement between smuggled people and smugglers.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text. (3 pts)
a. How do smuggled people cross the international border?
b. Does people smuggling occur all around the world? Justify your answer.
c. Why do people migrate illegally?
4. In which paragraph are these ideas mentioned? (1pt)
a. Migrants violate law so as to leave their countries.
b. Migrants leave their home countries to look for jobs.
5. What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1pt)a) the term ( §1) b) This (§3)
B/ Text Exploration (7pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following: (1.5 pt)
a) fraud (§1) b) refuge (§3)
2. Divide these words into roots and affixes (2pts)
clandestinely b) root suffix
persecution c)
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interchangeably d)
unprecedentedprefix
3. B/Write sentence ‘b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’. (1.5pt)
1/ a) People smugglers take the consent of the persons being smuggled.
b) The consent………………………………….
2/ a) I regret not being able to convince my friend to stay in his country.
a) I wish…………………………………………
3/ a) The authorities must stop people smuggling.
b) It’s high time ……………………………….
4. Classify the following words according to the number of syllables (1pt)
a) smuggling b) statistics c) law d) persecution
1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables 4 syllables
5. Fill in the gaps with the words from the list: (1pt) (rights- smuggler - death- smuggling )
Unlike human trafficking, people ……………is characterized by the consent between customer
and……………….-a contractual agreement that typically terminates upon arrival in the destination location.
However, smuggling situations can nonetheless in reality descend into situations that can best be
described as extreme human……………. abuses, with smuggled migrants subject to threats, abuse,
exploitation, and even……………..at the hands of smugglers.
Part Two: Written Expression (5 pts)
Write a composition of about 20 lines on ONE of the following topics:
Topic one:
In a message on Facebook, one of your friends told you that he or she intends to leave the country
on board a small boat with the help of a smuggler in order to look for a better life in Europe. You felt
upset and decided to comment on this message talking about people smuggling and advising your friend
not to take the risk. You can use these notes:
-People smuggling /unethical /illegal behavior
-human right abuse
-risk of death
-not take the risk/be patient/study hard /work hard…………..
Topic two:
Corruption practices such as fraud, bribery and embezzlement spread quickly in our society causing
terrible problems everywhere, for instance, in banks, administrations and even schools. Write a
composition of about 100 to 120 words saying what should be done in order to fight and reduce the
impacts of these misbehaviours.
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Text thirteen: Part One: Reading and interpreting (15 points)
Read the text carefully then do the following questions
Americans have become less ethical in recent decades when it comes to getting ahead – doing well in
school, advancing in their careers and making money. Evidence of this trend can be found in numerous parts
of American life.
Scholars of academic integrity find that cheating has increased among high school, college and
graduate students. Reports show that tax evasion, workplace theft and occupational fraud have risen and now
cost the government billions of dollars a year. The frequency and seriousness of corporate scandals has risen
significantly since the 1970s. Ethical problems have risen in key professions. Medicine has been convulsed by
reports of widespread conflicts-of-interest involving doctors and pharmaceutical companies. Chronic
overbilling has been commonplace in major law firms. The use of performance enhancing drugs in
professional sports soared in the 1990s and the last decade has seen an endless string of scandals involving
top athletes like Lance Armstrong.
Evidence of America’s crisis of ethics is everywhere. However, what is notable is that this alarming
shift has occurred at the same time that Americans have actually improved their behaviour in some areas of
social behaviour. Crime is way down from because drunken driving deaths have fallen by nearly 40 percent
and fewer Americans smoke today than in 1960. The divorce and abortion rates are much lower. In addition,
surveys find that Americans are less racist than they were thirty years.
Adapted from http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org

A. Comprehension
1. What type of text is it? (01)
a- narrative b- descriptive c- expository
2. Choose the right answer. (01.50)
1. American schools of different levels have a bad reputation because of
a- cheating b- tax evasion c- fraud
2.Some American sportsmen used to dope themselves by drugs in order to
a- To build their muscles b- cause scandals c- better their results and win rewards
3. Today, the Americans have made a lot of efforts to
a- worsen their behaviour b- shift from wrongdoings to ethics c- increase the rate of divorce
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that the American society suffers a great deal from different unethical
practices? (01)
4. Answer the following questions according to the text. (03.50)
1. What do Americans do to earn much money, pass the exams or get promotions?
2. Did any American athlete use doping?
3. What is the major consequence of unethical practices on the American economy?
4. List four immoral deeds that are mentioned in the text.
5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text? (01)

a. in their careers……….(§1)
b. that this alarming shift has occurred….(§3)
B. Text Exploration
1. Lexis:
Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (01.50)
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10 years (§2) – companies (§2) - besides (§3)
2. Complete the table as shown in the example. (02)
Noun Verb Adjective
Example: Behaviour To behave Behavioural
Government ……………. …………..
………………. To graduate …………….
3.A- Combine these pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make any necessary changes(01)
a. Some American students use an unethical practice, therefore they pass the exams. (Such…that)
b. American police will stop drunken drivers. The roads will become safe. (Providing that)
B- Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a) (01)
1. a. Lance Armstrong regrets having taken some drugs in Tour de France
b. Lance Armstrong wishes…………………………
2. a. Medicine has been convulsed by reports.
b. Reports……………………………………………………
4. Complete what (A) says (01.50)

A: ………………………………………………….
B: I don’t agree with the report. America is more ethical nowadays.
A: ………………………………………..
B: No, just a few businessesmen do not pay taxes.
A:…………………………………………..
B: The financial authorities can oblige them to honour their taxes on time.
Part two: Written expression (05points)

Choose ONE of the following topics
Topic one: You are invited as the President of a Social Movement to attend a forum or a meeting of rich
businessmen and famous bosses. Using the following notes, write a speech of about 80 words on how you can
encourage them to pay their taxes.
Develop and boost economy – create job opportunities – reduce poverty
Hope and welfare - put a limit to theft – maintain peace – good reputation.
Topic two: Write a letter to the manufacturer of a product telling him about its bad quality. Show him that
you were disappointed and, by the way, give him some advice. Sign the letter by “S.A.M”
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Passage : Read the text carefully then do the activities.
The media have begun to write about the loss of ethics in today's business world. Many people believe
that there are no absolute standards in ethics. Honesty in business doesn’t seem to be in minds. The biggest
victim of this ethical decline is trust. Loss of trust can start between the emp1oyees and make its way up to the
supervisor and also between divisions of the companies. When this decline occurs, employee’s productivity
falls and employees theft begins to appear. Eventually, the trust between the company and its customers
decreases.
Why has an important topic as business ethic gone unnoticed and ignored? The biggest reason is that ethics
is misunderstood. Ethical behaviour conducted with honesty and integrity has recently become mixed up with
politica1 or moral concern.
Ethical behaviour is a personal matter which requires that a person be honest and truthful in all business
dealings. It starts at the top within its own employees and top management. Ethical behaviour led by the
leaders of an organization will inevitably set the tone for the rest of the company - values will remain
consistent. Further, a well-communicated commitment to ethics sends a powerful message that ethical
behaviour is considered to be a business imperative.
www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing
A - Comprehension/Interpretation:
1- Choose the correct answer:

1) The text is taken from: a) a web site b) magazine c) newspaper article
2) The text is about: a) The victims of unethical behaviour.
b) Ethics in business.
c) The employees' duty.
2- Are the following statements true or false.

a) There have been articles about ethical dec1ine in business.
b) Loss of trust is between workers only.
c) People fail to understand the real meaning of ethics.
d) Ethical behaviour is expected from employees only.
3- ln which paragraph is it mentioned that much is said about the absence of ethics in business?
4. Answer the questions according to the text.

a) Which problem is today's business world facing?
b) What are the consequences of ethical deterioration?
5- What / who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) When this decline occurs (§1) ………………………
b) It starts at the top (§3)……………………...
B - Language Study
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1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following:
a) deterioration (§1) =……………………. b. happens (§1) =………………………….
c. confused (§2) =………………………… d. necessity (§3)=…………………….......
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Noun Verb Adjective
Example Completion To compete complete
///////////////////// ............................... To believe ..............................
////////////////////// ignorance ............................... ..............................
////////////////////// product .............................. ...............................
3. Combine the pair of sentences with the following connectors: “so ... that” or “such ... that”.
a) Business ethics is an important question. It can't be ignored.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b) The job is hard. A lot of people refuse it.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Counterfeiting will be stopped. All governments will unify their forces. (provided that)
.......................................................................................................................................................
4. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1. a) The number of consumers is increasing the production.
b)-The production…………………………………………………………………………
2. a) I think more organizations should join TI to fight corruption.
b) It’s high time………………………………………………….......................................
3. a) I regret having accepted the bribe.
b) I wish…………………………………………………………......................................
4. a- Governments are affected by counterfeiting.
b) Counterfeiting...............................................................................................................
5. Fill in the blanks with words from the list.

high time – should – prosper – solve
I think it’s our responsibility to ...................... the problems of the workers. We..........................not be
interested in the increase of productivity. It’s ......................we worked hand in hand so that our business will
continue to.......................
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Peter Marete,a second-hand clothes dealer in Kenya’s capital,Nairobi is finding life very difficult
without a mobile phone.”My clients are unable to reach me-my business is being affected,”he
tells the BBC.His phone was switched off on Monday by his mobile phone operator because his handset’s IMEI
number-the unique identifier for each phone-was not recognised by an international database & therefore
deemed to be “fake”.
About 1.5 million Kenyans have been affected by the switch-off launched this week by the Comm-
unication Commission of Kenya(CCK) to clamp down on counterfeit handsets,defined as:”copies of
popular brands & models made from sub-standard materials”that have not been licensed by it.They are
sourced from China & other parts of Asia,as well as Nigeria & South Africa.The CCK says the move is to protect
consumers from substandard phones,safeguard mobile payment system& preventcrime.”they’ve become a
menace to consumers from both the safety & security perspective;” CCK head told the BBC.”the fake mobile
phones have been used frequently in trying to perpetuate criminal
activities”.
The permanent secretary in the communication ministry Bitang Ndemo says the government also intends
to switch off phones with unregistered SIM cards,but the focus at the moment is the counterfeit phone
switch-off.
From BBC News Africa- 5 October 2012
1.Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer:

The text is: a) an article. b) a speech. c) a letter.
2.Are these statements(True) or (False) according to the text:

a)Peter Marete thinks that mobile phone is useless.
b)His mobile phone was switched-off because it seems original.
c)Fake phones are produced mainly in Europe.
d)Fake phones represent a real threat to society.
3.Answer these questions according to the text:

a)What is meant if the IMEI number of the phone was not recognized by international database??
b)Where are counterfeit handsets coming from?
c)What is the future plan of the Kenyan government?
4.What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text:

a-his. b-it. c-they.
5.In which paragraph is it mentioned that:

Fake phones are used in illegal practices….
B/Text exploration:
1.Find in the text words that are closet in meaning to:
a-started. b-marks. c-threat.
2.Divide these words into roots & affixes:

Operator – international – unregistered – payment .
Prefix Root suffix
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3.Re-write sentence (b) that means the same as (a):
A1-The CCK must switch-off the counterfeit handsets.
B1-It's time………………………………………………………………………………
A2-My phone was switched-off last Monday without any announcement.

B2-I wish that they………………………………………………………………………………………………
A3-China produces most of the fake brands & models.

B3-Most of……………………………………………………………………………….
4.Fill in each gap with one word from the list:

(Financial – signing – subscribers – operators )
Kenya has 29 million mobile phone……(1)…… & competition between the country's four……(2)……….is
fierce.However,all the mobile operators agreed to comply with government directive to implement the
shutdown………(3)……… a joint memorandum of understanding in which the CCK agrees to………(4)………………
Compensation for losses incurred.
5.Classify these words according to their number of syllables:

Switched – international – secretary – counterfeit
C/Written expression:
Choose either topic one or topic two:
Topic one:
A lawyer is talking to a fake goods businessman.Write the conversation happened between them using the
following notes:
Fake product – not real brand – cheap – cheating customers – showing off- threaten business of real brands –
unemployment – social problems – illegal taxes – child labour
Topic two:
Fake mobile phones business becomes a serious problem to be solved ….
How can this be done??
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PART ONE: Reading (15 points)
A) Comprehension (07 points)
Algeria is beefing up anti-corruption measures within the all-powerful SONTRACH oil company. The
company finds itself at the heart of a huge corruption scandal involving former officials, including the
company's former CEO, his two sons and several of his associates.
Investigation published on Thursday (February 21st) by the Canadian and Italian press revealing that the
Canadian group SNC Lavalin managed to secure oil contracts from SONATRACH under dubious circumstances.
According to the investigation, bribes were allegedly paid to Algerian officials. They took advantage of their
powerful position to secure co SONTRACH contracts for foreign companies to which they had links, and to
acquire property and benefits both in Algeria and abroad. These serious events led the general prosecutor's
office at the court of Algiers to instruct the judge overseeing the 2011 SONTRACH corruption case to extend
the investigation to these reported new dealings. The so-called "SONATRACH 2" scandal has stirred up
indignation among the political class, community groups and civil society in Algeria.
The Algerian President also broke his silence on Sunday In a message to Algerian workers on the
occasion of the double anniversary of the nationalization of the hydrocarbon industry and the creation of the
General Union of Algerian Workers (UGTA). He said that he could not "allow the scandals recently noted by
the press and concerning SONTRACH's management to pass without comment".
www.north-africa.com
1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer. The text is:
a) TV report b) A newspaper article c) A website article
2. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the statement.
a) SONATRACH is the Algerian most important petroleum company.
b) The SONATRACH scandal involved the company's former officer only.
c) The Canadian group "SNC-Lavalin" was able to win oil contracts by following ethical ways.
d) The Algerian head of state committed himself not to let the scandal remain without investigation.
a)Whom did the "SONATRACH» scandal involve?
b) Were the contracts won by the "SNC Laval in" from SONATRACH legal?
d) What did the Algerian president message to Algerian workers carry ?
4. In which paragraph is it mentioned that the Algerian head of state promised to investigate on
SONATRACH scandals?
a) they (§2) b) he (§3)
Text Exploration (8pts)
1. Find in the text words that are opposites in meaning to the following:
a) Corruption (§1) b) Local (§2) c) refuse (§3)
2. Classify the following words in the table :honesty – imitation - misbehave
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Prefix Root Suffix

1. a The government encourages whistle-blowing.
b) Whistle blowing……………………………………..
2 .a) “The banknote is counterfeited,” the cashier said
b) The cashier said that............................................
4. Re-order the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
a) The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood,
b) In its most extreme forms, child labour involves children being enslaved and separated from their
families. at a very early age.
c) Child labour is a worldwide phenomenon which is considered inhumane by many international
organizations.
d) their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.
5. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllable.
corruption - scandal - survey - fraud
1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables
PART TWO: Written Expression Choose ONE of the following topics

Topic 1: Our country is witnessing unethical businesses practices in different fields. If you are elected
head of the government, what measures will you take in order to eradicate this kind of behaviours?
The following ideas may help you:
- punish dishonest (corrupted) people …
- appoint honest civil servants …
- pass strict laws …
- fight tax evasion …
- teach anti-corruption education at school
Topic 2: Write a composition of 100 to 120 words on the following topic:
Imagine you are the head master of a secondary school. What would you suggest to improve
your students’ learning conditions in order to acquire a better education?
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Read the text carefully then do the activities
Counterfeiting in China
With the rapid economic growth of China in the last one and half decades, there is a "made in China" product in
almost every household in the world. This high demand for "made in China" products is bolstered by the fact that they
are cheap compared with similar products made in the developed countries.
However, recently, Chinese made products are making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The high demand for
"made in China" products has caused the Chinese to compromise on quality and safety. This has raised alarms all over
the world. It has been discovered that many Chinese exports, particularly food products to many parts of the world,
have been tainted with chemicals not approved for human consumption. In the case of the well-publicized pet food
imports from China to the US, thousands of pets died as a result of eating these contaminated products. This happened
not only in the US but also in Canada and South Africa.
Imported Chinese toys have high levels of toxicity. This is particularly dangerous because these are toys for children
who are likely to put anything into their mouths.
This requires that products made for children should be very safe and producers and regulators must both adhere to
very high safety standards.
Adapted from : Annales English By Mme Ouzain
A/ Comprehension and interpretation: (7 points)
1- Give the general idea of the text.(1pt)
2- Write the letter which corresponds to the right answer.(1.5pts)
1) Chinese products are highly demanded because they are:
a- of very good quality
b- available
c- cheap
2) Pets died because food was
a- scarce
b- tainted with chemicals
c- not destined for consumption
3) Chinese toys are :
a- toxic
b- adhere to very high safety standards
c- attractive
3- Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in the
text.(1.5pts)
a- The harm caused by Chinese toys .
b- The bad effect of Chinese products
c- Fake Chinese products
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4- Answer the following questions according to the text.(2.5pts)
a- When did the economic development of China start?
b- Why do the Chinese fake the products ?
c- Does the world approve of the Chinese policy? Why?
5- Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.(0.5pt)
The text is: a-a letter b- a conversation c- a report.
Text Exploration:
1- Match words and definitions.(1.pt)
Words Definitions
a- a decade 1- main points of the news on radio or TV.
b- headlines 2- a period of ten years
2- Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.(1pt)
Words Opposites
a- expensive
b- safe
c- approve
d- harmful
3- Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence ( a) (1pt)
1- a) people buy Chinese products.
b) Chinese ……………………………………………..
2- a) I won't buy Chinese products unless they adhere to safety standards.
b) ……………………………… if …………………………….
4- Classify the words according to the number of their syllables (2pts)
Task – product - headline - consumption
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables
6- Reorder the following sentences into a coherent paragraph.(2pts)

a- but the man said it was fake
b- He didn't declare his golden watch
c- The officer said i twas genuine,
d- The police arrested a man in the airport .
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Part one: Reading (07 points)

a) Comprehension
The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime defines cybercrime as a wide range of malicious
activities including the illegal interception of data, system interferences that compromise network integrity
and availability and copyright infringements. Other forms of cybercrime include illegal gambling, the sale of
illegal items like weapons, drugs or counterfeit goods, as well as the solicitation, production, possession or
distribution of child abuse.
The growth of the internet has enabled an increase in the volume of cybercrime activities because
there is no longer a need for the criminal to be physically present when committing a crime. The internet's
speed, convenience, anonymity and lack of borders makes computer-based variations of financial crimes, such
as theft, money laundering or fraud, and hate crimes, such as stalking and bullying, easier to carry out.
Cybercrime may be committed by individuals or small groups, as well as by criminal organizations that
are often spread around the world and committing crimes on an unprecedented scale. Cybercrime has the
unusual characteristic that the victim and the perpetrator may never come into direct contact; in many cases,
thousands of miles separate perpetrators and victims. To reduce the chances of detection and prosecution,
cybercriminals often choose to operate in countries with weak or nonexistent cybercrime laws.
The member States of the Council of Europe and the other States signatory Consider that the aim of
the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members in recognizing the value of fostering
co-operation with the other States parties to this Convention. This is why they are convinced that they need
to pursue, as a matter of priority, a common criminal policy aimed at the protection of society against
cybercrime, inter alia, by adopting appropriate legislation and fostering international co-operation.
1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer;
The text is:
a. Argumentative b. expository c. prescriptive
2. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the statement.
a. Only criminal organizations commit cybercrimes.
b. In many cases, criminals and victims do not come into contact.
c. The member states of the council of Europe aims at protecting the society against cybercrimes.
a. What is cybercrime?
b. Why have cybercrime activities grown in volume?
c. What are the financial crimes committed on the net?
d. How can the member states of the council of Europe protect society against cybercrime?
4. In which paragraph is it mentioned that :
a. Countries with a weak judiciary system have a higher rate of cybercrime.
a. That (§3) b. its (§4) c. they (§4)
B) Text Exploration (07 points)
1. Find in the text words closest or expressions closest in meaning to the following.
a. Harmful (§1) b. namelessness (2§) c. harassing (2§)
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2. Derive nous from the following words.

words nouns
Legal
International
To Increase
To commit

1. a) The growth of the internet has enabled an increase in the volume of cybercrime activities because
there is no longer a need for the criminal to be physically present when committing a crime
b) There is no longer a need for the criminal to be physically present when committing a
crime…………………..
2. a) The C.E.C.C defines cybercrime as a wide range of malicious activities
b) Cybercrime……………..
3. a) Countries need to pursue a common criminal policy.
b)It’s high time countries ………………
4.a) It’s probable that cybercrime grow in volume in the next few years if nothing is done to protect societies.
b) As long as ……………
4. Classify the following words according to the number of syllables.
a. Increase (v) B. crime c. integrity e. economy
1 syllable 2syllables 3syllables 4syllables
b.
5. Complete the following text with words from the list
harm chat mental Hackers it
Cybercrimes are offences that are committed against individual or groups in order to---01---- the
reputation of the victim or cause physical or ----02-----harm. ----03-----use modern telecommunication
networks such as Internet----04----rooms, emails, notice boards, groups ,and mobile phones
(SMS/MMS)
Section three: written expression (05 points)
Choose ONE of the following topics:
Topic one: how can families keep their children safe on the net?
Write a prescriptive essay using the following notes
-protect private information
-keep password private
-Do not reply a stalker or a harasser.
-Avoid meeting people you meet online
Topic two: Many students are copying exposés and homework from the net and pretending that they are
theirs.
Write an opinion article where you state your opinion.
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Read the text carefully then do the activities: A-Comprehension.
(08 points)
Read the text carefully then do the following activities.
Somalia, South Sudan, North Korea and Syria are perceived to be the most corrupt countries in the
world, according to Transparency International's latest annual review that draws on a mix of business and
government sources for its rankings .Somalia has held the undesirable title as the world's most corrupt
country for the past ten years, with a score of 10 on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2016, which ranks
countries' public sector from zero to 100.
Countries with a lower score are considered to be more corrupt, and are generally characterized by
impunity for corruption, poor governance and weak institutions, the report said. Second from the bottom is
South Sudan, a relatively new country which only gained its independence from Sudan six years ago, with a
score of 11. The third most corrupt country is North Korea, followed by Syria, a war-torn country which is
presently seeing a massive outflow of refugees.
Countries in the Middle East suffered the worst declines on the corruption index, led by Qatar which fell
10 scores from the previous year due to scandals such as FIFA's decision to host the World Cup 2022 in Qatar
surrounded by reports of migrant workers abuse.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/24/these-are-the-worlds-most-corrupt-countries.html
1- The text is:

a. Prescriptive. b. expository. c. argumentative.
Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.
2- Are the following statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the
statement.
a- Some African countries are considered as the most corrupt in the world.
b- Syria is the fourth most corrupt country.
c- South Sudan got its independence in 2016.
d- The foreign employees are well treated by the Qatari people.
3-Answer the following questions according to the text.

a-On which bases does the International Transparency make its selection of corrupt countries?
b-Is North Korea among the least corrupt countries ?justify from the text.
c-Why did Qatar witness a bad rank this year in terms of corruption?
4-In which paragraph is mentioned that …..

a-one of the mentioned countries is classified in bad position a decade ago?
b-bad government and weak institutions are characteristics of classification?
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B-Text Exploration.
1-Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following.
the worst=…………..(§1) described=……………….(§2) decreased=………..(§3)
2-Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root
legitimate -approve-lawful- effectively-regulated-morality
3-Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A

A-The government is not implementing the law effectively.
B- The law …………………………………………………………………………..
A-You think that the law should be more stringent.
B-It’s high time…………………………………………………………………….
A-We regret the fact that the government didn’t eradicate the corruption scandals.
B-We wish………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4-Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent paragraph

a- People especially the poor get hurt when resources are wasted.
b- Corruption is not only about bribe .
c- the different kinds of it to develop smart responses.
d- That’s why it is so important to understand
Part Two: Written Expression (05 points)

Topic One:
Use the following notes to write a composition of about70 to 80 words stating what we would do to
fight corruption.
-edict stricter laws.
-appoint honest civil servants.
-fight tax evasion.
-fight all sorts of illegal money transactions.
Topic two:
Write a composition of about 70-80 words on the following topic.
Are you ready to be an active member in an anti-corruption association or any other organization that
fights unethical practices in your country and in all the world ? Say why or not?
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Microsoft has won its first major court battle against the use of unlicensed software by Chinese
corporations-but the company it vanquished to fight back. The amount of damages that the Shanghai court
awarded Redmond may be small 2,17 Yuan or $318,000-but the precedent is large."This is the first case in
which Microsoft has taken a large Chinese company to court over copyrights infringement of its software», a
Microsoft spokesperson told the Financial Times."It is also the case in which Microsoft has been awarded the
largest sum in damages in China so far."
Shanghai-based Dazhong Insurance was found guilty of using unlicensed Microsoft software. Evidence
presented during the trail showed that the company used at least 450 copies of nine different pirated apps.
According to the Business Software Alliance, Dazhong Insurance's piracy is far from unusual. The BSA reports
that "estimated financial losses" due to Chinese piracy reached $6,7 bn in 2008.
WWW.Channel register.co.uk
Ex1/ The text is:

a)a newspaper report. b)a web article. c) an extract from a book.
Ex2/ Say whether these statements are (T) or (F) according to the text :
a-The struggle is between IBM & Chinese government.
b-The company used different fake copies of software.
c-Chinese piracy caused little damages to Microsoft.
d-Microsoft is usually facing copyright infringement of it's software.
Ex3/ Fill in the table with the right information from the text:
Shanghai Court
The accuser The accused What for??(the matter)
- - -
Ex4/ What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text:

a)the precedent b)its
Ex5/ Find in the text,words that are closet in meaning to :
a)proof b)calculated approximately c)having broken a law
Ex6/ Re-write sentence (b) that means the same as (a) :

A1-The court must put an end to copyright infringement.
B1-It is…………………………………………………………………………………………….
A2-If I were you,I would stop using unlicensed software.

B2-You'……………………………………………………………………………………………….
A3-Chinese companies are counterfeiting a lot of goods.

B3-……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Ex7/ Classify these words according to their number of syllables*
Software – financial – awarded – company – copyright – different
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Part One. a) Read the text carefully then do the activities. (8pts)
Bribery is the crime of giving or receiving something of value to influence official action. Both the person
giving and receiving the bribe are guilty of bribery.
Bribery is illegal for two reasons: Firstly, it usually involves a public official using his or her office for
personal gain. Secondly, it can cause officials to make unfair decisions that affect citizens. Bribery is a very old
crime. There is evidence of bribery dating back more than 4,000 years.
Usually, a person who bribes a public official is paying to get special treatment. This special treatment
can come in many forms. For example, a company might bribe an official to win a government contract.
Bribing a public official is the most common type of bribery. In the United States, officials convicted of
bribery may be fined, removed from office, and sent to prison for up to 20 years. Commercial bribery, the
bribery of owners or employees of private companies, is also illegal in many places, but it is less commonly
punished.
No one knows how often people commit bribery, but many experts believe that most people who bribe
officials are never caught. Bribery is most common in some countries or parts of countries than in others.
Many countries have made it illegal to bribe officials from other countries.
1. Are the following statements true or false? Write “T” for true and “F” for false next to the sentence
letter.
a. Only the person who takes a bribe is guilty of bribery
b. Bribery is associated to modern society
c. Officials convicted to bribery are punished.
d. Only few people who commit bribery are caught.
a. Why is bribery illegal?
b. Why are public officials bribed?
c. Are all bribery practices punished?
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that corrupt people are rarely punished?
4. What do the underlined words in the text refer ?
a) it (§2) b) that (§2) c) it (§4)
5. Is the text
a)argumentative b)narrative c)descriptive e) expository
b) Text Exploration (7pts)

1)Match each word with its definition
Words Definitions
1. guilty a) against the law
2. contract b) having done something wrong
3. fined c) a legal agreement
4. illegal d) punished by paying money
2. Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
a) advantage b) ethical c) relevant
3. . Join the following pairs of sentences using the connectors between brackets.
a. Bribery is common in third world countries. People cannot do anything without bribery. (so…that)
b. Third world countries will overcome their crises. They will fight bribery, nepotism and embezzlement.
(provided that)
4. Fill in the gaps with the words from the list below so that the text makes sense.
bribe - corruption - illegal - corrupt
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Bribery is the…(1) .…. payment made to a person in order to persuade him/her to do you a favour.
to…(2)… .a civil servant is to corrupt him/her. Anyone who accepts bribery is .…(3)..... and is involved
in……(4)…... .
5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”
a)owners b)officials c)countries d)practices e)parts e)places
/s/ /z/ /iz/
Part two Written expression (5pts)

Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1:
You were victim of a corrupt employee or civil servant. Write a letter to the employer to complain about his
unethical behaviour. Mention:
• When and where it happened
• What happened
• Who the employee was
• How he reacted when you said you would complain
Topic 2: It is said that downloading music or books is a theft. What is your opinion? Justify your answer
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Part I: Reading
Nepotism is the practice of hiring relatives over nonrelatives. It can occur on the corporate or small-
business levels, using a merit system or out of blatant favoritism. While nepotism can be problematic, the
negative connotations often associated with the term may not always be warranted. The private sector is
particularly open to nepotistic practices because those in positions of power are free to hire and advance
whomever they choose. Nepotism in the private sector combines positives and negatives.
Negatives
Private-sector companies that engage in nepotism risk internal dissatisfaction. Workers may stop giving their
best and accept a career at their current level. Worse, they may move on to another position where upward
mobility is possible. In either case, the current company loses. Another byproduct of nepotism in the private
sector is its potential to dilute the talent pool by inserting less-qualified personnel into positions that suit
others better.
Positives
The benefits of nepotism include the trust and comfort that come with an existing relationship. Family
members tend to remain loyal and can be molded for further leadership positions over time as well. In some
cases nepotism may even lead to better performance. For example, if a relative takes a top position in the
company, other workers may question the decision until the new hire proves herself with more effort and
better results than expected. Such a performance may justify the hire in the minds of your workers.
A- Comprehension
1- The text is about:
a- Nepotism in the private sector b- Nepotism in both public and private sector c- Nepotism
2- Are these statements true or false? Tick (√) in true or false.
Statements true false
Nepotism is hiring family members over non-family members.
In the private sector, the employer can’t hire people he chooses.
Nepotism can be positive.
Relatives are never trusted.
3- Answer these questions according to the text:

a- What is nepotism?
b- Do those in positions of powers have the right to hire whomever they want?
4- What/who do the underlined words in the text refer to? it (§1) they (§1)
B- Text exploration
1- Pick out from the text words that are opposite to:
public (§1) ≠ .......... disadvantages (§3) ≠ ..........

2- Complete the table.
verb noun adjective

////////// .......... possible
.......... decision ..........
justify .......... justifiable
.......... worker – work ..........
3- Complete sentences b so that they would mean the same as a:

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a- The benefits of nepotism include the trust and comfort.
b- The trust and comfort...............................................................
a- Twenty workers have been fired by the owner of company.
b- The owner of the company...................................................................
a- The owner of the company fired so many workers.
b- I wish the owner of the company.....................................................
4- Classify these words according to their pronunciation: relatives – practices – benefits – takes.
/S/ /Z/ /IZ/
5- Fill in the gaps with the following words: many, time, sector and opportunities.
.......... families are lending a hand to their family members and acquaintances by offering them
employment ........... In the private .........., nepotism is not illegal. A rich person who owns a company can do
the hiring and firing at any .......... for no reason.
Part II: Writing
Choose ONE topic only, either one and/or two.
Topic one
A friend of yours, who is soon getting married, has asked for your help. He has a lot of money and wants to
buy some house equipment of good quality (fridge, TV, cooker, etc.). Write him an email in which you tell him
what good makes are and what to take into consideration while buying a product.
You may say: ENIEM for fridges and SAMSUNG for TV’s/products of bad quality are easily.../too
decorated/avoid products that are too cheap/never trust the seller/may lie to you/ask a close or
experienced friend/etc.
Topic two
Were you in an election campaign, say what you would do if you were elected a mayor in your town?
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PART ONE: Reading and interpreting ( 15pts)
I became interested in finding out more about the purchase of fashion counterfeit goods when I
was invited to visit a factory abroad where I could see counterfeiting in operation! I was just amazed at
the upfront coolness of the invitation. whole factories in various countries are given up to churning out
fake goods in accessories , trainers, apparel , media items , pharmacy products , auto car parts,
detergents and cigarettes. One day the factory produces genuine articles for a supplier order and the
next day it changes production to do an equally large but counterfeit production run of the same
product. Often such factory operations have false walls which can reveal whole stockrooms of overrun
goods.
Counterfeiting is such a big business that it is threatening the profits of the original design houses.
This shadow economy, according to Tim Phillips the writer of knockoff: the deadly trade in counterfeit
goods would be the world's biggest business if it were a named business. Counterfeiting is known to
account for 7% of world trade and may be as high as 10%.
A high percentage of trade goods, including clothes and accessories are counterfeit. More alarming,
is the knowledge that these goods include fake products that may be taken into or used on the body.
This problem of fake goods is in everyone's backyard or doorstep.
Fake cosmetics and pharmaceuticals include somewhat alarmingly, fake Tami flu, cardiac heart pills,
defective hip implant parts as well as fake guns and airplane replacement parts. Just imagine having no
response to a faulty drug for a serious ailment, or a faulty car part that causes a lethal or even minor
accident. This all puts counterfeiting in perspective as the criminal activity it really has become.
A/ COMPREHENSION ( 8pts)
1 – Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.
The text is:
a – prescriptive b – argumentative c - narrative d - expository
2 – Are these statements true false on not mentioned?

a) – factory's owners were hospitable with the writer.
b) – media items can't be forged unlike other items.
c) – counterfeiting kills the creativity of the native design houses.
d) – counterfeiters rarely pay duties or taxes.
3 – Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) – how do counterfeit factories deal with the supplier orders?
b) – how much does counterfeiting represent of the world's trade?
c) - what conclusion does the author draw about counterfeiting?
4 – What do these words refer to in the text?

a) –I (§1) b) - these goods (§3) c) it (§2)
B – TEXT EXPLORATION (7pts)

1-Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following
a- producing something in large amounts. (§1)

b-substances put on the body. (§4)
2 - Fill in the table with the missing word category:

Verb Noun adjectives
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division
threatened
counterfeit
respect
3 – Rewrite sentence b so that it means the same as the one given.

A-Preston declared that his job was to travel to those countries and check if their
Suppliers were paying their workers fairly.
b- Preston declared:"……………………….
A-governments must prevent the spread of Imitations
b- Unless………………………………….
4-Underline the stressed syllable in the words below.
Invitation- economy- perspective- original
5 –Classify these words according to the pronunciation of their final 'es' / 's'.
a) – changes- cigarettes- items- goods-produces
/S/ /Z/ /IZ/
…………………………… …………………………… ……………………………
5 – Fill in the blanks with these words. Difference - Harmless- cause – products -contribution .
Fake handbags and rip off trainers may seem …….when chatting among girlfriends as they do
not ….. many potentially harmful problems. Sadly, many people consider it all perfectly acceptable
and think their …….to this shadow economy won't make any……. But the same suppliers of fake
handbags also supply other ….. that may cause harm for individuals.
Part two:
Written expression. (6pts)
Write a composition on one of the following topics.
Choose Either topic one: Counterfeit money production has significant effects on law and policy development
of country's behaviour towards other nation.
In no more than 120 words discuss the effects of counterfeiting money on the economy of governments
with particular focus on your country.
Or topic two: Before cloning is considered permissible medicine for human infertility, society needs to resolve
many questions, including:
 Is cloning unnatural self-engineering?

 Will failures, such as deformed offspring, be acceptable?
 Will cloning lead to designer babies who are denied an open future?
 Who is socially responsible for cloned humans?
 Do clones have rights and legal protection?
 How do you regard cloning ethical or unethical practice
In no more than 12 lines writing an opinion article about cloning using the answers of the questions
above.
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PART ONE: READING (15pts)

A/Comprehension and Interpretation (08pts) Read the text carefully then do the following activities:
Corruption is the use and abuse of power for private purposes. These purposes are generally private
personal enrichment or for the benefit of the others. It is an illegal practice that can affect anyone with
power, whether a politician, an arbitrator, or a sportsman among other examples.
Bribery is to offer money or service to anyone who holds power in exchange for an undue advantage.
Corruption is to accept that money. A common example is that of a politician who receives money in his
personal account on the part of a business and public work contracts in return he assigned a public market.
This politician who has received money, could be accused of passive corruption while the company can,
however, be accused of bribery.
No country is entirely free of corruption. But when corruption takes such proportions that it could
hinder economic growth and undermine efforts to establish good governance, it leads to the general
disintegration of the social fabric. Obstacles to sustainable development, corruption can potentially aggravate
differences and encourage organized crime. In fact, if corruption is growing unhindered, democracy, freedom
and justice can hardly flourish..
In recent years, efforts at the international level to fight corruption encourage transparency and
accountability; and they are on the increase. As a result, important victories have been won. Canada, to site
one example, strongly supports the international fight against corruption because it is both an obstacle to
good governance, a problem of crime, and also represents an obstacle to economic, social and political
development.
(Adapted from the Internet)
1- Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer: (0.5pt)
- The text is about: a- Corruption and business.
b- Corruption and its drawbacks.
c- The Canadian programme in fighting corruption.
2- Are the following statements True or False? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the
statement: ( 3pts)
a- Different fields of life are affected by corruption.
b- Any person who receives money is accused of bribery.
c- Corruption is an international phenomenon.
d- Canada is the only country which encourages the fight against corruption.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)

a- Which example does the author give to illustrate the meaning of corruption and bribery?
b- What are the effects of corruption?
c- Is the international community against corruption? If yes, why?
4- In which paragraph is the following idea mentioned? (1pt)
- The definition of corruption and its aims.
5- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text? (0.5pt)
It (§1 )............................. who (§2 ) ..................................
‫ من‬1 ‫الصفحة‬
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/ Text Exploration ( 07points )
1- Find in the text words that are synonyms in meaning to the following. ( 2pts)
objectives ( §1)=......... favour ( §2)=........ barrier ( §3)=....... to combat (§4) =..........
2- Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.( 1pt)
illegal - justice - use - disintegration
3- Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given.(2pts)
A. a) We should have organized ourselves into anti- corruption associations.
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………….
B. a) Governments cannot fight bribery alone.
b) Bribery …………………………………………………………………….
C. a) The writer said: “Corruption is an obstacle to economic, social and political development.”
b) The writer said ……………………………………………………………..
D. a) I regret having accepted a bribe.
b) I wish ………………………………………………………………………
4- Imagine what “A” says and complete the dialogue below.( 1pt)
A: Did you watch yesterday’s documentary?
B: yes I did. It was about immoral issues in Europe.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………… ?
B: Oh yes, there are many cases of illegal practices in our country.
A: ……………………………………………………………………………………………... ?
B: Bribery is an example of that.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ?
B: Bribery is the illegal payment made to a person to persuade him / her to do you a favour.
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ?
B: We can fight bribery by teaching children about ethics and moral values.
5- Underline the stressed syllables in the following words. (1pt)

-ethics -corruption -democracy -economic
PART TWO: WRITING (05 pts) Choose only one topic
Either Topic One: Using the notes below, write a composition about what should the international
community do to fight against corruption / bribery?
 High level of responsibility.
 Integrity and honesty.
 Careful collaboration between public authorities and organizations.
 Clear and stringent (strict) anti-corruption laws and policies.
 The United Nations should sign a document against corruption.
Or Topic Two: Write a composition of about 80 words on the following topic:

Advertising plays an important role in our daily life, but it is not always positive. In your opinion, what
are its negative aspects on individuals and society? Justify your opinion.
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ETHICS EXAMS / KHANFRI MOUNA

TEXT ONE Part One: Reading 15points)

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

4.Copy the title you think is the most appropriate.

Prefix Root Suffix(es)

3. Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as A.

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

5. Underline the silent letters in the following words.

6. Complete the following dialogue.

2. In which paragraph is it mentioned that

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

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

5-Choose the general idea of the text.

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Part Two: Written Expression (05pts)

A/ Comprehension Read the text carefully then do the activities.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

5. Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

PART TWO : Written Expression (06 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

B/ Text Exploration Match each word with

PART TWO : Written Expression

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

B/ Text Exploration (07 points)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example .

4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

5. Imagine what A says and complete the following dialogue.

PART TWO : Written Expression

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

B/ Text Exploration (08 points)

Verb Noun Adjective

4. Classify the following words according to their stressed syllable.

5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

PART TWO : Written Expression

1. Choose the right answer.

3. Classify the following ideas according to their occurrence in the text.

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

6. Choose a suitable title for the text.

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

4.Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

PART TWO : Written Expression

Choose ONE of the following topics.

3. Identify the paragraph in which the following idea is mentioned:

a) Is smuggling an ethical act? justify

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a- they (§2) b-the metal (§2)

2-contraband b- To avoid something unpleasant.

2. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.

3. Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A.

PART TWO: Written Expression (5pts)