Level: 2nd Year Scientific Streams

Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : ………………

FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

What is peace? People often say that peace is opposite of war. However, there are many other ways to define peace. Some
people say that peace means more than ‘no war’. Every year many people die in wars, but more people are killed in many other
ways.
Each year millions of children and poor people die because they do not have enough food. These hungry people cannot
afford to buy food they need. These people are not fighting in a war but they do not have peace in their life either. Therefore, peace
can also be the opposite of hunger.
Another cause of death for millions of people every year is disease. Many mortal diseases can be prevented by clean water
or cured by medicine. Few people die of dysentery in developed countries, but many people in poor countries die of it and many
other preventable diseases. So peace can also be the opposite of preventable diseases.
There are many wars between countries. However, people are also killed by people from their own country. Whenever
there are political or religious conflicts, which often results in riots, some people get killed. Therefore, peace can be the opposite of
lacking freedom in religious beliefs.
Adapted from: “Success English”

A/Comprehension:

1. Choose the main idea of the text.

a) The causes of wars b) The different meanings of peace c) The killer diseases

2. Are the following statements “true” or “false”?

a) People are killed only in wars. ………………
b) Peace can be the opposite of hunger. ………………
c) Disease kills millions of people every year. ………………
d) In riots, people do not get killed. ………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What are the different definitions of peace?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Can hunger be a cause of death? Justify.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) What can be prevented by clean water?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

a) they (§2) …………………… b) it (§3) …………………… c) which (§4) ……………………

:B/Text Exploration

1. A/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) struggling (§2) = …………………… b) banned (§3) = ……………………
B/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) wealthy (§3) ≠ …………………… b) few (§4) ≠ ……………………

2. Complete the following table:

Verbs Nouns Adjectives
 ……………………………………… …………………………………… prevented
To save …………………………………… ………………………………

3. Complete the following sentences with:

haven’t been able to - will be able to - must - should have - were able to
a) He ……………………………………… join the anti-war association soon.
b) Yesterday, the students ……………………………………… solve the problem easily.
c) The UNO ……………………………………… tried to make peace in the world.
d) They ……………………………………… stop killer diseases yet.
e) We ……………………………………… exchange ideas and opinions in peaceful dialogues.

4. Fill in the gaps with the following words:

individuals - try - disputes - lead
People often ………………………… to make peace because conflicts and war always ………………………… to bad
consequences such as casualties, suffering and destruction. Peace is very important between countries and
…………………………. Therefore some people do their best to stop the conflicts and settle ………………………… in a peaceful way.

Written Expression:

Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all children of the world.
What are your dreams?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… As a Palestinian child, I have a dream

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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.There are no secrets to success

It is the result of preparation, hard work & learning from failure

Level: 2nd Year M / TM / GE Duration : 01 Hour

Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : …………………

FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA in 1929. At that time in America, black people didn't have
equal rights with white people. Black people had to sit in the back of busses. The schools were segregated and there were even
separate public restrooms for black people and white people. Black people's lives were not very good.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister in a Church. He fought against racial segregation. He wanted equal rights for all people.
But he didn't use violence in his fight. He asked people to fight peacefully. For example, he asked black people to ride in the front of
the bus. More than 200,000 people went to Washington D.C. to listen to him speak and ask the government to change unfair laws.
Because of Martin Luther King, Jr., many laws began to change in the United States. But many white people disagreed with him
and his ways. In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by a white man.

http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htm

1. Choose the right answer: The text is about:

a) Black Americans struggle b) Martin Luther King and his achievements

2. Say whether these statements are "true" or "false":

a) Black people had equal rights with white people. ………………………
b) Black people's lives were not satisfactory. ………………………
c) Martin Luther King never used violence. ………………………
d) Martin Luther King was killed by a white man. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) Did black American have the same rights as the whites?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s job?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) How did he ask people to fight for their rights?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
of the same value (§1)…………………… murdered (§3)………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Verbs Able solve live organize

Nouns …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

6. Fill in the blanks using these words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1950's and 1960's, Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement …………………………… fight against segregation because
they …………………………… express their opinions freely. Today, people …………………………… do so by the help of the UN agencies which
…………………………… co-operate with their member states to achieve these goals.

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7. Complete the following dialogue:

A: Have you heard about the UNO?
B: Yes, it is the ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: It was created on October 24th, 1945.
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: To restore peace, resolve world's conflicts and preserve human rights.

8. Mark the intonation at the end of each sentence (or ).

- Who is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for this year?
- A: Hello, Could you help me please?
B: Certainly.
 9. Imagine you are the headmaster of a secondary school. Write five (05) school rulesabout what pupils must or mustn’t do.

- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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It is the result of preparation, hard work & learning from failure

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Level: 2nd Year S / M / GE

Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : …………………
FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA in 1929. At that time in America, black people didn't have
equal rights with white people. Black people had to sit in the back of busses. The schools were segregated and there were even
separate public restrooms for black people and white people. Black people's lives were not very good.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister in a Church. He fought against racial segregation. He wanted equal rights for all people.
But he didn't use violence in his fight. He asked people to fight peacefully. For example, he asked black people to ride in the
front of the bus. More than 200,000 people went to Washington D.C. to listen to him speak and ask the government to change
unfair laws.
Because of Martin Luther King, Jr., many laws began to change in the United States. But many white people disagreed with him
and his ways. In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by a white man.
 http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htm

1. Choose the right answer: The text is taken from:

a) a newspaper article b) a story c) a web article

2. Say whether these statements are "true" or "false":

e) Black people had equal rights with white people. ………………………
f) Black people's lives were not satisfactory. ………………………
g) Martin Luther King never used violence. ………………………
h) Martin Luther King was killed by a white man. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

d) Did black American have the same rights as the whites?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s job?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
f) How did he ask people to fight for their rights?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) of the same value (§1)= …………………… b) murdered (§3) =………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Words able safe live organize

Nouns …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

6. Fill in the blanks using the following words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1950’s and 1960’s, Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement ………………………………… fight against segregation
because they ………………………………… express their opinions freely. Today, people ……………………………… do so by the help of the UN
agencies which ……………………………… co-operate with their member states to achieve these goals.

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7. Criticize or apologize for the wrong actions using should/shouldn’t have:

A) a. Some students didn’t do their projects.
b. They ………………………………………………………………………………………….
B) a. My classmate opened my bag without my permission.
b. She/He…………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Circle the silent letters:

should - often - right - white

9. Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all children of the
world. What are your dreams?

As a Palestinian child, I have a dream …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 There are no secrets to success
It is the result of preparation, hard work & learning from failure

Level: 2nd Year S / M / GE Date :

Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : …………………

FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then answer the following questions:

Mahatma Gandhi was a great freedom fighter and non-violent activist. He was born in 1869 in Gujarat, India. He completed
his schooling in India and went to England for further study of law. He then went to the British colony of South Africa to practice
law. There he decided to become a political activist.
Later, here turned to India and started a powerful non-violent movement to fight for India’s independence. Many times, he
was sent to prison, but he never discouraged himself and continued fighting for national freedom. He started many mass
movements like Non Cooperation Movement in 1920 and the Quit India Movement in 1942.
After so many struggles, India gained independence in 1947. A year later, Gandhi was assassinated. Gandhi proved that
everything is possible with non-violence and the unity of people. Even after his death, he is still alive in the heart of every Indian
as Father of the Nation.

www.Britanica (adapted)

1. Choose the right answer: The text is taken from:

a) a newspaper article b) a story c) a web article

2. Say whether these statements are "true" or "false":

a) Mahatma Gandhi was a great violent freedom fighter.………………………
b) Mahatma Gandhi decided to become a political activist in India. ………………………
 c) Mahatma Gandhi was jailed many times when trying to restore India’s independence.………………………
d) Mahatma Gandhi was killed in 1948. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) Did Mahatma Gandhi practise Law?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Where did Mahatma Gandhi begin his non –violent movement to fight for India’s independence?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) What did Mahatma Gandhi prove through his movements towards independence?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
a) peaceful(§1)= …………………… b) killed(§3) =………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Words possible safe live associate

Nouns …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

6. Fill in the blanks using the following words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1920 and 1942, Mahatma Ghandi and his movements ………………………………… fight for India’s Independence but they
………………………………… gain it. Today, people ………………………………… unite and cooperate in order to gain their independence. By
doing so, they ………………………………… achieve many goals.

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7. Criticize or apologize for the wrong actions using should/shouldn’t have:
A) a. Some students threw rubbish in the classroom.
b. They ………………………………………………………………………………………….
B) a. My classmate used my mobile without my permission.
b. She/He…………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Circle the silent letters:

listen - could - fight - white

9. Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all children of the
world. What are your dreams?

As a Palestinian child, I have a dream …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2013 / 2014 Level: 2nd Year L & Ph Stream Full Name: ……………………………………
Class: ………………

First Term English Test 2

On October 24th 1945 representatives of 51 nations met to form an association called the United Nations
Organization. The two main aims of UNO are the maintenance of international peace and security throughout
the world. Since then, the organization has survived with difficulty. It has faced a series of international
disputes that could have involved the world in a nuclear war. If UNO has failed to settle these disputes, the
.world might have been involved in a war

:Choose the right answer: The passage is about )1

.a- The horror of war. b- The role of the UNO. c. UNO and wars

:"Say whether these statements are "true" or "false )2

.…………… .a. The United Nations Organization was created in 1945
…………… .b. The UNO faced difficulties
…………… .c. If the UNO fails in its mission, the world will live in peace

:Answer the following questions according to the text )3

?a. Who formed the UNO
………………………………………………………………………………………
?b. What will happen if the UNO cannot settle the conflicts peacefully
………………………………………………………………………………………

:"Pick out from the text a sentence expressing "Remote Possibility )4

………………………………………………………………………………………
:Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to )5
.……………… = a. purposes = ……………….. b. resolve

:Complete the following table )6

Verb Noun
To solve ......................................
............................. To organization

)Fill in the blanks with: be able to – could – can – can't 7

.a. It was a difficult exercise, but we ……………………...to solve it
.b. Taking these pills ……………………. be harmful to your health
.c. The story ……………………. be true, it was so strange
?d. ………………………. you show me the way to the library, please

:Make requests and reply to them, then mark the intonation at the end of each request )8

…………………………………………………………………………… .a
………………………… -
…………………………………………………………………………… .b
- …………………………..

Time allocation: 01 hour

Second year class FIRST TEST
Read the text then answer the following questions
September 21st is known around the globe as International Peace Day. It presents educators with an
opportunity to teach their students about history, the importance of peace and the costs of war. In this
holiday, the world leaders ask their soldiers to cease fire for one day. Many major cities ring a peace bell and
citizens wear a white dove to symbolize peace.
Indeed, all the nations want peace and aspire to live in it. However, only irresponsible politicians would
like to take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption and dictatorship. They
seem to forget that wars are destructive and do not solve any problem.
Texts adapted from Internet
A. Comprehension
1. Choose the title which you think is the most appropriate. (01)
a. September 21st.
b. Importance of peace.
c. Corruption and peace.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text. (02.5)
a. When do we celebrate the International Day of Peace?
b. How do some cities celebrate this event?
c. Do irresponsible leaders work hard to preserve peace?
3. Lexis: (03pts)
a- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:put on (§1) - conflict (§2)
b- Find in the text words that are opposed in meaning to the following:a few (§1) - remember (§2)
B. Text Exploration
1.Complete the following table. (03pts)
Noun Verb Adjective
……….. Symbolise ……..
…………… …….. Destructive
……………. Solve ……………..
2. Ask questions which the underlined words answer (03pts)
Irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption
3. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given. (02pts)
1. It is obligatory that people live in peace.
People………………… live in peace.
2. It is forbidden to leaders to put people in danger.
Leaders …………………put people in danger.
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s” (01.5)
cities – wars – costs – politicians – peoples – symbolises
s Z iz

Part two: Writing (04pts)

Write 02 benefits of living in peace:
 ………………………………………………
 ……………………………………………………..
Two consequences of wars:
 ………………………………………………….
 ……………………………………………………..
All the best

A Sample Correction of the First Test

Aim: To write a sample correction and provide the learners with valuable pieces of advice that enable us to
consolidate the strengths and remedy the weaknesses through specific remediation sessions.
A.Comprehension
1. The most appropriatetittle is. (01)
b. Importance of peace.
2. The answers to the questions. (02.5)
a. We celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21st.
b.Some cities celebrate this event by ringing a peace bell.
c.No, they do not.
3. Lexis: (03pts)
a-Synonyms:put on: wear- conflict: conflict
b- Opposites:a few :many - remember: forget
B. Text Exploration

1.Table completion(03pts)
 Noun Verb Adjective
Symbol To Symbolise Symbolic
Destruction To destroy Destructive
Solution To Solve Solving
2. Asking questions(03pts)
Irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption
a. Who take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption?
b. Why do irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars?
3.Sentence completion. (02pts)
1. It is obligatory that people live in peace.
Peoplemust live in peace.
2. It is forbidden to leaders to put people in danger.
Leaders must notput people in danger.
4. Pronunciation of final “s” (01.5)

s Z iz
costs cities – wars –politicians – peoples symbolises
Part two: Writing (04pts)

Write 02 benefits of living in peace:

 To grow rapidly / to boost the economy
 To enjoy life / To have dreams / enjoy freedom
Two consequences of wars:
 Homeless / orphans / handicapped and victims
 To ruin the economy / To live in stress / more atrocities

Full Name: .................................................... Class: 2Sc

First Term English Test

Read carefully the text then do the following activities

Malcolm X has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history. Malcolm was an
African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. He was a courageous advocate for the rights of African
Americans, a man who indicted white Americans for their crimes against black Americans.
Malcolm X had a very harsh childhood. His father died when he was young. It was rumored that he was killed by
whites. When he was thirteen, his mother was placed in a mental hospital, and he was placed in a series of foster
homes. In 1946, he was caught involved in a robbery. Malcolm was sentenced to ten years in prison.
While in prison, Malcolm X had undergone radical changes in his personality. He became a member of the “ Nation
of Islam ”and quickly he rose to become its leader and public face for a dozen of years. However, the teachings of the
Nation of Islam had nothing to do with our religion. It taught black supremacy and advocated separation of black and
white Americans.
 After visiting Mecca, Malcolm had the chance to recognize the true Islam . He said that it had
opened his eyes, as he saw all colours following the teachings of the Koran – that it wasn’t violent, but
accepting the true equality between all people and races. This was something the Nation of Islam hadn’t
followed.
In February 1965, less than a year after leaving the Nation of Islam, he was assassinated by three members of the
group for turning against them.
adapted from the internet

A/ Comprehension

1)Are the following statements true or false, correct the false ones.

a) Malcolm X had an unstable childhood. --------

b) He spent a decade in prison. -----------
c) Malcolm was a member of the Nation of Islam Before he went to prison.-----------
d) He used to believe in white supremacy.-------------

2) Answer the following questions according to the text.

a)who killed his father?....................................................................................................................................

b)For how long was Malcolm the public face and the spokesman?...................................................................

c)Has Malcolm changed his beliefs?..................................................................................................................

3)Who/What do the underlined words refer to in the text?

he § 1 ………………………………… he§2 …………………………….
it §4 …………………………………. the group§5 …………………...

B) Text Exploration
1)Find in the text words whose definitions follow:
a). ………………………. = The belief of superiority §3

b) …………………………= murder somebody important or famous §5

2- Complete the following chart

Verb Noun Adjective

……………..…………… ……………………… Courageous
…………………………… Separation ………………………
To die ………………………… …………………….

3-Re-write sentence ‘a’ so it means the same as ‘b’.

a- Malcolm x was able to convince his audience .

b- Malcolm X ……………………………………………………………………..

a- Malcolm was assassinated by three members.

b- Three members.…………………………………………………………………….

a. The prison had changed Malcolm`s personality.

b. Malcolm`s personality……………………………..

4-Classify the following words according to the final “ed”:

placed – involved – assassinated – healed.

/t/ /d/ / Id /

5-Re-order the following statements to make a coherent paragraph.

a- But later on, he changed his beliefs.Quran put the idea of equality in him.
b- He was a human rights activist.
c- Malcolm X believed in the first years of his struggle in the segregation between blacks & whites.
d- One of the American icons in fighting racism is Malcolm X.

RIYAL BROTHERS SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS: 2 MAT /TECH

ALLOTTED TIME: 2 HOURS SCHOOL YEAR : 2023/ 2024

FULL NAME : …………………………………

FIRST TERM ENGLISH EXAMINATION

Part One: READING COMPREHENSION

Read the text carefully then do the following activities :
 Conflicts are a normal part of life. The cornerstone of conflict resolution is Finding a solution in which
both sides can benefit. it’s an important tool for bringing peace into our lives, our communities and our world.
Today conflict resolution is being practised in schools, teachers receive training to become
“peacemakers” when conflicts arise in the classroom.Organizations are being called on to help families,
communities, and even nations to work out their problems.
Take for example, the United Nations whose mission is to help create a more peaceful, just and
sustainable world. UN Peacekeepers help countries torn apart by conflict create conditions for peace. UN
Peacekeepers are soldiers from many countries. They help conflicting sides to carry out peace agreements
they’ve agreed upon. In its over 60 years history, UN Peacekeepers have been involved in 172 peaceful
settlements.
In 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. May 29 was
designed by the United Nations as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
Peace is more than the absence of war. It is a state of being in balance and harmony. Peace is about
community, about encouraging and helping each other to live better. Most of all, peace is about respect,
respect for ourselves, for each other, and for the planet we share.
Adapted from the internet

A. Comprehension / Interpretation:
1. Choose the correct answer: The text is about:
a) Conflicts’ resolution.
b) The role of the UN peacekeepers to solve conflicts in the world.
c) The main achievements of the UN.
2. Say whether the following statements are ‘true’ or ‘false’
a) Teachers receive training to become war makers …….
b)Peacekeepers won the Nobel Peace Prize. ..........
b) Peace is just the absence of war. ..........

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

b- What is the role of the UN Peacekeepers?
…………………………………………………………………………………………...............................……………
c- How long have the UN Peacekeeping forces been working for peace?
………………………………………………………………………………………….
d- How does the author describe peace?
...........................................................................................................................................
3. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
Which (§1): ................. they (§3) ........................ It (§5) ............................
/ Text Exploration:
1-Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to:
Disputes (§1) =……………………….. issues (§2)=……………………………….
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb Noun Adjective
Example: to educate education educated
to criticize ....................... .......................
....................... freedom .......................
....................... ....................... known
3. Rewrite the following sentences using the right modal verb (02pts)
1. It is obligatory that people live in peace.
-People………………… live in peace.
2. It is forbidden for leaders to put people in danger.
-Leaders …………………put people in danger.
4-Complete the following sentences with:
haven’t been able to - will be able to - must - should have - were able to
a-He ……………………………………… join the anti-war association soon.
b-Yesterday, the students ……………………………………… solve the problem easily.
c-The UNO ……………………………………… tried to make peace in the world.
d-They ……………………………………… stop killer diseases yet.
e-We ……………………………………… respect the opinions of our classmates .
4- What do the following abbreviation refer to:
a/ UNICEF………………………....................................................………………….
b / WHO:……………….................................................………………………………
5 – Match the sentences in column A with their functions in column B.
Column A Column B
1- We could build a culture of peace by a- request
being more tolerant
2- I wonder if you could come here and b- prohibition
talk it over.
3- We don’t have to be violent and c- possibility
aggressive.
4- we shouldn’t cheat at exams. d- no obligation
Part two :written comprehension 5pts

TOPIC ONE: Since the very old human existence, conflicts have always been there. Many famous personalities
or leaders have helped to achieve peace while many others were reasons of death, destructions, bloodsheds
and wars. Write a short composition of about 60 to 70 words about a hero who helped in the spread of
peace in the world. Use the following notes
-Introducing the hero.
-his principles and beliefs about the peace.
- His heroic struggle to achieve peace and why do you love and respect him.
TOPIC TWO: Many people suffer from stereotypes and prejudices. judging people according to their race,
gender, place of birth, religion or culture is a social issue that should be condemned. Write a paragraph in
which you denounce prejudice and mention its negative effects on society and people .

Best wishes
 Best wishes

Class:
Duration: 1 hour
the first Term English Test
Read the text carefully then answer the questions.

OSLO: The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2008 Peace Prize on Friday to Martti AHTISAARI,
the former Finnish president who has been associated over decades with peace efforts and quiet, cautious
diplomacy from Asia to Africa and Europe. Out of 197 people nominated for the annual prize, the committee
said, Ahtisaari had been chosen "for his important efforts in several continents and over three decades to
resolve international conflicts."
He has played a central role in ending conflicts that took root in the late 20th century and threatened
the early 21st century with conflagrations in many places. Specifically, the committee mentioned his work in
ending South African domination of Namibia, the former South-West Africa, from the 1970s to the late 1990s ,
and peace efforts in the Indonesian province of Aceh, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Central Asia, the Horn of
Africa and, most recently, in Iraq.
In an initial response, Ahtisaari said he was "very pleased and grateful" at receiving the prize, which is
worth $1.4 million. It will be awarded to him at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10.
 In a television interview after the award was announced, Ahtisaari indicated that he might slow the
pace of his travels, which, he said, had kept him away from Finland for 200 days a year. "I want to spend more
time with my wife," he said.
Adapted from “Herald Tribune International Website” www.iht.com
A- Comprehension:
1- The text is: (1pt)
a) a newspaper article. b) a speech. c) a radio news report.

2- Say if these statements are True or False: (2pts)

a) Martti Ahtisaari is from China.
b) The winner's achievements were over different continents.
c) There were only three candidates to 2008 Peace Prize.
d) The winner of the award will get more than one million Dollar.

3- Answer these questions according to the text: (4pts)

a- "for his important efforts in several continents '' Explain by illustrating examples.
b- Was he happy after the announcement? Justify.
c- When will the ceremony happen?
d- Will he continue travelling too much after taking the prize?

4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text ? (2pts)

a- He (§2) →… b- that (§2) →… c- It (§3) →… d- which (§4) →…

B- Text exploration:
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following. (1,5pt)
a- selected =………… (§1) b- getting =……… (§3) c- declared =……… (§4)

2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following. (1,5pt)
a- punished ≠……… (§1) b- war ≠……… (§2) c- sad ≠……… (§3)

3- Complete the following table: (2pts)

Nouns Adjectives
Peace ………….
………… independent
freedom …………
………… destructive

4- Fill in the gaps with: can, can’t, could, couldn't, will be able to, was/ were able to, or have/has
been able to. ( 2 pts)
a- Only before the end of the Revolution, Algerian soldiers.........................force the French army
to start negotiation to stop the war.
b- By the end of this meeting, journalists ................... to meet the delegate and ask him different
questions of current issues.
c- ................................ You hear what the chairman is saying?
d- The United Nations Organization .......................... (not) to put an end to the Middle east crises
yet.
 5- Classify the following words in the table below according to the number of their syllables (1.5pt)
peace- conflicts- awarded- dominated- committee- pleased

1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables 4 syllables

6- Fill in the gaps with five (5) words from the following list. (2.5 pts)
died - in - officer – Algerian - was - Norway - after - coming
Martti AHTISAARI …………..…. born on June 23, 1937, …………..… the city of Viipuri, which is now on the
Russian side of the border in territory ceded to the Soviet Union ………….....World War II. His father, a
naturalized Finn born in ……………..…. , was a noncommissioned army ………….. .

First term English exam

Read the text carefully then do the activities below

Non Peace is a state of war, the absence of harmony. This term is applied to describe a cessation of
violent international conflict; in this international context, peace is the opposite of war. Peace can also
describe a relationship between any parties characterized by respect, justice, and goodwill. The
traditional political definition of peace and the word itself originated among the ancient Romans who
defined peace, 'pax,' as absentia 'belli', the absence of war.
Today, peace is often understood as the absence of war between two or more state- organized
armies. Nonetheless, the concept of peace also applies to the state of people within their respective
geopolitical entities, as civil war, state-sponsored genocide, terrorism, and other violence are all threats
to peace on an international level. Since World War II, wars among states have become less common,
while violent internal conflicts have become a more central concern. Present day Syria, for example, is
the site of widespread suffering and violence, despite its not being engaged in war with another
sovereign state. Peace, in this context, is understood as the absence of violence among groups, whether
part of a state apparatus or not. Influential peace, researcher Johan Galtung has described this former
conception of peace as "negative peace", suggesting that underlying points of conflict must themselves
be resolved in order for true peace to exist.
During the 1950s and 60s, when Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement carried out
various non-violent activities aimed at ending segregation and racial persecution in America, they
understood peace as more than just the absence of violence. They observed that while there was not
open combat between blacks and whites, there was an unjust system in place in which the government
deprived African Americans of equal rights. Martin Luther King observed that "True peace is not merely
the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice."
Adapted from the internet.
A . Reading Interpretation : (8points)
1 - The text is about: (tick the right answer) (0.5pt)
a) – Civil war in Syria.
b) – Martin Luther King and civil rights movement.
c) – Peace as the absence of violence and presence of justice.

2 - Say whether the following statements are true or false according to the text. (2pts)
a) – The word peace comes from the ancient Greek civilization...........
b) - Wars among states have become more common since the World War ll...............
c) – The internal conflicts and disputes are a major concern today...............
d) – There was an unfair system in USA during the 1960's. ................
3 - Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)
a) – What did Martin Luther and his movement aim at?
b) – How is the international peace threatened according to the writer?
c) – Why did the writer take Syria as an example?
4- What do the underlined words refer to in the text . (2pts)
This term (§1) ....................... this former conception of peace (§3)..................
it (§2) ...................................which (§3)...................................
5- Give a suitable title to the text (0.5pt) .........................................
B. Text Exploration : (7 points)
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following. (1.5pts)
a. global (§1) = ......................b. menaces (§2) = ........................ c. battle (§3) =......................
2- Find in the text words that are opposites to the following. (1.5pts)
a. peaceful (§1) =/= ..................b. external (§2) =/= ..................... c. fair (§3) =/= .....................
3 - Complete the table with the missing word category. (1pt)
Verb noun Adjective
//////////////// ……………………….. violent
………………………. respect …………………..
To organize organization ……………………

4 – Match the sentences in column A with their functions in column B. (1pt)

Column B
Column A
1- We could build a culture of peace by a- request
being more tolerant
2- I wonder if you could come here and b- prohibition
talk it over.
3- We don’t have to be violent and c- possibility
aggressive.
4- we shouldn’t cheat at exams. d- no obligation

5-Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a): (1,5pts)
a/ UNO supports peace in the world. .
b/ Peace.................................………………………
a/it's your duty to respect your school regulations.
d/ You...............................................................................
a/ violence should be banned in schools . b/schools..................................................................................
6- Mark the intonation at the end of these sentences .(Use arrows) ( 0,5pt)
a- I wonder if the United Nations can resolve conflicts in Syria.
b- Will the United Nations be able to settle disputes in the hot spots over the world ?
Part two :written comprehension 5pts
choose only one topic
Topic 1:
Write a composition on how to maintain peace in the world.
• Teach children a culture of peace
• Respect each other’s culture
• Resolve conflicts peacefully
Make world free of arms
Or: Topic Two:
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only achieve by understanding. Without inner peace, outer peace is
impossible. Discuss!