Part One: Reading ( 15 points) )1

A/comprehension. ( 07 points)
Read the text and do the following activities
Read the passage carefully then do the activities
Japan's educational system played a central part in enabling the country to meet the
challenges presented by the need to absorb western science and technology quickly and it was
also a key part in the country's recovery and rapid economic growth after the Second World
.War
There are three terms for elementary, junior high, and high schools, with April 1 being the
beginning of the school year (from April to July, September to December, and January to
.March)
For those who wish to start their children on a school environment early, kindergartens are
available. There are also public and private daycare centres that take children from less than a
year old up to five. Kindergartens are net all alike. Some focus on learning while others on
.social interaction and play
Elementary education is compulsory for all six years. The curriculum is uniform though out
Japan and includes Japanese language, social studies, arithmetic, science music, arts and
.physical education
Attendance in junior high school is compulsory for three years. Although the subject taught
are specified by the Ministry of Education, teachers are allowed leniency in defining the topics
covered in their classes. The program requires Japanese, maths, science, social studies, arts,
.health and physical education, industrial arts and foreign languages
Attendance in high schools is not compulsory and entrance into these schools is very
competitive because the schools that are almost popular tend to be ones where graduates get
.into the best universities

PART ONE: READING & INRERPRETING (15pts)

Are these statements true or false ? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the /1
. statement
a-The Japanese educational system is much important
b-Children in Japan are obliged to wait till they are 6 to enter elementary school
.c- Every school in Japan has its own program
.d- Attendance in high school is compulsory
?..…………In which paragraph is it mentioned that /2
.There are 3 terms for school I, Japan

.Answer the following questions according to the text /3

? a- Why did Japan give importance to education after Second World War
? b- When does school year start in Japan
? c- What do kindergarten centers focus on

Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer. The text is /4
a- Narrative b- Descriptive
 B/ TEXT EXPLORATION
.Match words and their synonyms /5
Words Synonymes
a- Compulsory 1-Asked
b- Elementary 2- Program
c- Required 3- Obligatory
d- Curriculum 4- Primary

6/ Classify the following words in the table.

Education , interaction , cultural , knowledge
Prefix Root Suffix

7/ Give the correct forms to the verbs in brackets.

Mrs. Peggy Flint teaches English at Charters Comprehensive School. She (to become) a teacher in
1991. Since then, She (to teach) at Comprehensive School. Mrs. Peggy Flint is for co-education
because, according to her, it (to offer) children nothing than a true version of the society in
miniature. Mrs. Peggy Flint (to come) to Algeria next month to attend a conference on teaching.

8/ Underline or write the silent letters in each the following words.

Write , Knowledge , Listen , Word

9/ Fill in the gaps with words from the list.

Their - Education - indispensable - development

The right for…..….. is a fundamental human right. It is essential and………for the exercise of all
other human rights and for………Education is the primary vehicle by which economically and
socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and obtain the means to
participate fully in…….….communities.

PART TWO: Written Expression ( 5 points)

Choose one of the following topics.

Either 1 : Using the notes below, write a paragraph on the following topic: How would you like
your school to be in the future ?
There would be rules / to guide us not to confine us
No punishment / respect me /
Lessons only in the morning

Or 2 : Suppose you have a British pen friend. Write him a letter telling him about your school and
study .