Houari Boumediene Secondary School Level: 2nd year Scientific streams

School year: 2023-2024 Duration: 2hrs.

Correction of the First Term English Language Exam

Part One: Reading. (15 points)

A. Comprehension. (08 points)
1. Choose the right answer (1pt)
The text is: c. a web article

2. True or false (2pts)

a. False
b. True
c. True
d. True

3. Answering the questions. (3pts)

a. The effects of unresolved conflicts are arguments and resentment.
b. The causes of family conflict are : The way family members divide household chores and other
responsibilities. Spouses and siblings often argue over money management and inheritance issues in the family.
c. Yes, we can. We can resolve conflicts by Trying to stay calm, trying to put emotions aside, don’t interrupt
others while they are speaking, and actively listen to what they are saying.

4. Reference words (1.5pt)

a. that (1§)= factors b. their (2§)= people c. they (3§)= others

5. "some people can be mean to each other if they don’t control their emotions” is mentioned in §2 (0.5pt)

B) Text Exploration ( 7pts)

1. Synonyms (1.5pt)
a. Grudge (§1)= resentment b. Disputes(§2)= conflicts / issues c. To settle(§3)= to resolve

2. Complete the chart (1.5pt)

Verb Noun Adjective
To communicate communication communitative
To prevent Prevention preventable/preventive
To resolve resolution resolved

3. Grammar (1.5pts)
1.b. Family members must/ought to/have to respect each other points of view.

2.b. The arab nations should have provided the Palestinians with aids.

3.b. In the past, black people were not able to vote in the official elections.

4. Intonation (1pt)
a. Yes, we can build peace together.( )

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 b. Could you please take a moment to think about the problem? ( )

5. Fill in the gaps (1pt)

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.
Part Two: Written Expression. (05 points)
Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One: All people of the world desire to live in peace and harmony. In no more than 80 words,
write a paragraph describing the wonderful world you would like to live in.
The following notes can help you:
 Education, home, food, and healthcare for all.
 Clean environment.
 No arm making, no wars and conflicts.
 Use of nuclear power for pacific purposes.
 Land of peace, love and tolerance.

Topic Two: Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic
rights unlike all children of the world. In no more than 80 words, write a speech in which you tell the
world about your dreams.

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