République Tunisienne Zarzis , Ben Guerdene et Jerba

Ministère de l’Education
CRE Médenine Epreuve : Anglais
Examen Régional du Baccalauréat
Sections : Lettres

2022 - 2023 2 heures Name : ...................………………………………

The Text
1) Frank has launched an initiative to help employees switch off from the pressure of being ‘always on’
by rewarding them for not constantly checking their mobile phones. The innovative scheme is
powered by an application, Frank on Hold, in partnership with technology provider Hold. The app.
detects when an employee has used their work Smartphone and will give them points depending on
how long they leave their phone untouched. The app. will still allow employees to receive phone calls
and notifications, but will reward them for avoiding the temptation of habitually checking devices.
Accumulated points can be exchanged for rewards and discounts including coffee, snacks, cinema
tickets, Frank workplace perks or donations to charity within the app’s marketplace.

2) In addition to encouraging employees to switch off from work when at home, the agency says the
app. will also allow its team to concentrate better at work, by removing the constant distraction of
mobile notifications and the temptation to Snap, tweet and check for messages and emails.
Matt Jordan, head of people, talent and culture at Frank said: “The idea isn’t to stop people using their
phones. Instead, it’s to ensure that the decision to use them is a conscious one. Working in a
demanding industry like PR where you are expected to be always focused, we realize how hard it is for
people to switch off out of working hours. We wanted to find a solution to encourage people to
maintain a better work/life balance and improve their mental wellbeing.

3) In addition, Jordan said that while at work, the “near-constant dopamine hit of hundreds of
notifications can seriously get in the way.” He added: “We want to limit these distractions and give
employees an incentive to concentrate. We believe that for employees to be more effective, it is
essential for them to be able to cope with the constant demands of an always on world. Encouraging
them not to be constantly distracted by their mobiles is a step towards achieving this.”

MAJA PAWINSKA SIMS 08 JAN 2019

 I- Comprehension Questions: (15 marks)

1) Tick the right answer: (1mark)

The text is mainly about:
a- An initiative to boost productivity and performance.
b-An initiative to encourage employees to get mobiles for free.
c- An initiative to encourage employees to have mobile free-time.

2) Fill in each blank with one word from paragraph 1. (4 marks)

Frank and Hold is an application that aims at ………………………….……….. employees for not checking regularly
their mobile phones in the ……………….…………………... .This ………….………………………… plan enables them to get
………………………… in exchange for rewards and other services.

3) For each of the following statements pick out one detail from the text showing that it is false:
(2 marks)

a- The application deprives employees of completely using their phones. (§ 1)

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b- Working at Frank Company requires a little concentration. (§ 2)

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4) With reference to paragraph 2 list two possible benefits of leaving phones untouched. (2 marks)
a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5) Circle the two adjectives that describe the Ford application. (2 marks)

motivating - discouraging - challenging - unfair

6) What does the underlined word in the text refer to: (1mark)
one (§ 2) refers to : …………………………………………………

7) Find in the text words having nearly the same meaning as: (1mark)

a- encouragement (§ 3): ……………………………………………………………

b- disturbed (§ 3) : ………………………………………………………………………

8) Give a personal justified answer to the following question: (1mark)

If you were an employee at Frank‘s workplace, would you approve of this application? Why or why
not?

If I were an employee at Frank’s workplace, I ………………………………………………………………………… because ..

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 II- Language: (10 marks)

1) Put the bracketed words in the correct tense or form. ( 3,5 marks)

Eco-driving is the adoption of a driving behavior that aims at saving fuel and reducing harmful emissions of
greenhouse gases (GHG). In general, it (refer) …………….………………… to the adjustment of the vehicle’s moving
speed and the choice of routes that minimize fuel (consume) ……………………..………..…….. Therefore, eco-
driving can (see) ……..……………………………… as a set of choices and behaviors (adopt)
………..………………………………. by drivers that are connected with an energy-(efficiency) ……………………………………
way of using a vehicle. Increasing research interest on eco-driving implies that, although vehicles’ motors
efficiency (improve) ………..…………………………… due to recent technological achievements and integration of
new fuel types, drivers have not developed their behavior (according) ………………..…………………... .

2) Circle the correct option in the following paragraph. ( 3 marks)

Living in the countryside automatically means greater access to the outdoors. This is a great thing for many
people, and it’s especially lovely for families. (Whenever/ Wherever/ Whatever) you like to do as a family —
be it hiking, swimming, exploring, farming, gardening, or anything else outdoors — you will have (much/
many / more) greater access to those things when you live in the country. Not everyone thrives equally
(better / best /well) in the city. If you or a member of your family (struggle/ struggled/ struggles) with the
stress of it all, then raising a family in the countryside would be a welcome relief. (Urban/Rural/Marine)
settings offer cleaner air, quieter surroundings, an overall slower pace of life, and an escape from the stresses
of the city. Altogether, these and other aspects of countryside living can promote a healthier overall lifestyle,
leading (at / in /to) potentially increased health and wellbeing for you and your children.

3) Complete the following paragraph with 7 words from the list below. (3.5 marks)

environment / greenest / For / construct / could / worth / determination / To / friendly

Besides being a multiple awards winner throughout his acting career, Brad Pitt also doubles as a passionate
environmentalist. ……………………………………… enable his goals of environmental preservation, the actor
founded the Make It Right Foundation in 2006. The foundation aimed to …………………………………………….. 150
affordable, environmentally ……………………………………. houses in New Orleans. The houses
…………………………………………. also endure floods and strong winds. This project saw the U.S. Green Building
Council applaud Pitt for his zeal and ……………………………………………… .His efforts made “the largest and
………………………………… single-family community in the world” dream come true. The star made donations
…………………………………….. over $5 million towards the project.
 III- Writing: (15marks)

1. Develop the following notes to get a coherent paragraph about the World Health Day. (5 marks)

-World Health Day/ celebrated / April 7/ year.

-It aims/ draw attention /a particular health topic /affect/ people all over the world.

-The theme /the World Health Day 2023/ be/ "Health For All”.

-With this theme, /WHO create/ opportunity / look back/ public health successes.

-It also wants / take necessary actions /can help tackle health challenges today/ tomorrow.

The World Health Day 2023

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Task 2: Your friend is a heavy smoker. He has been unable to give up this nasty habit.

Write him a 12-line letter in which you remind him of the dangers of smoking and suggest some ways to
quit smoking.

Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Jane
Section: Lettres Barème et notation

Corrigés Notes

I- Reading comprehension : 15 points

1- C 1 point

2- Rewarding / workplace / innovative / points 1x4

3- a) the application will still allow employees to receive phone calls and 1x2points
notifications.

b) Working in a demanding industry like PR where you are expected to be

always focused,

4- –encouraging employees to switch off from work / allow its team to 1x2 points
concentrate better at work / maintain a better work life balance /
improve their mental well-being. (Accept any two of the above listed
answers)

5- Motivating / challenging 1x2 points

6- (the) decision 1point
7- a) incentive 1x2 points
b) distracted

8-Accept any plausible justified answer. 1point

II- Language : 10points
1) refers / consumption / be seen / adopted / efficient / has improved ( has 0.5x 7
been improved /was improved /improved) / accordingly.
2) Whatever / much / better / struggled / Rural / to
0.5x 6
3) To / construct / friendly / could / determination / greenest / worth.
0.5x7
III- Writing :
15 points
Task 1 :* appropriate use of all details .
2points
*language accuracy
2points
*mechanics of writing
1point

Task2 :

 adherence to content 4points

 language accuracy 4points

 mechanics of writing 2points