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Main Issues
1. Morals & Virtues
a) Moral concepts consist of values, virtues and ethics that help individuals distinguish their
MR. ALI TAHRI actions as being morally right or morally wrong
TEACHER AT MONJI SLIM SCHOOL SFAX b) Virtues are a moral concept categorized as intellectual or practical. Practical virtues are
broken down into moral or non-moral virtues. The most important moral virtues include
courage and honesty, which are generally considered morally right and a positive reflection of
an individual's character
c) Values are a moral concept used in decision-making and conflict situations. A person's
mindset and behavior are directly connected to a person's value system, and most religious
traditions specify values that should be adhered to. Three important moral values are freedom,
love and empathy, and these values are often taught within the home and in schools
d) Ethics are a set of rules that help determine right from wrong in regards to interpersonal
interactions. Responsibility and restraint are two important ethics, which strengthen a person's
character and improve interpersonal interaction when observed.
2. Keep fit/ healthy diet (solutions)
a) Follow a balanced & healthy diet (eat different types of food) ‘an apple a day keeps the
doctor away’
b) Regular practice of exercises (sit_ups/ press-ups/ walking/ jogging..) ‘if you want to get
thinner, diminish your dinner
c) Smoking (ways to quit)
d) Strong will & determination
e) Remember the drawbacks
f) Change lifestyle/ avoid smoking reminders
g) Find a better alternative (sport)
3. Ecology (solutions)
a) Individuals’ responsibilities (R.R.R.) / energy saving / ecodriving / economical methods /
cleanliness
BAC REVIEW PAPERS (BAC BLANC) b) Governments & organisations: sensitizing people / pass and implement strict laws / find
UNIT 4 / LIFE ISSUES alternatives (factories, control..)
c) U.N. international community + super powers: sign, respect and implement the
international treaties (Kyoto Protocol) + ban polluting activities (chemicals & nuclear) +
protect nature (forests, seas, species..)
4. Eco-driving
a) regular car maintenance (check oil & tyre pressure)
b) Safe driving style (avoid sudden breaks/ smooth use of gear/ avoid unnecessary options)
c) alternative ‘if it’s not far; don’t go by car’
5. County life
a) health vs disease , fresh air vs pollution
2015/ 2016 b) calm vs noise , crowd vs open space
c) community virtues vs moral decline
6. Employment Morale
a) mutual respect bw employers & employees
b) rights & duties guaranteed (salary, work hours, conditions, medical care insurance…
c) priority for productivity, quality…

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 7. Apply for a job (letter
a) personal information (age, qualities, ambitions..)
b) qualifications (degrees)
c) experience
d) enclosed docs + phone number
e) looking forward
II. Suggested Essays
1. How to keep a healthy diet?
Don't expect to remain healthy if you do not have a balanced diet. You cannot eat whatever
you like and stay in good health.
Firstly, you must eat the right things containing the necessary food substances such as
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and mineral salts. So, you should eat bread, rice and
fruits and drink milk for carbohydrates. Proteins are found in meat, fish and eggs. Vitamins are
found mainly in fresh fruit and vegetables.
Secondly, you should know why you eat these things. Carbohydrates, for example, give you
the energy you need to move and grow. Proteins are essential for growth and repair. Vitamins
are required to keep you healthy. Minerals like Calcium and Iron are essential for teeth, bones,
muscles and nerves.
Yet, you should know that too much or too little of these substances may lead to various health
problems such as obesity, inappropriate growth, tiredness and several other incurable diseases.
That’s why, you are highly recommended to eat the right amounts of each kind of food.
I hope that you find my tips useful and fruitful. Never forget the proverbs which say that “Your
stomach shouldn't be a waste basket” and that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
2. Smoking (Drawbacks)
There are literally countless health reasons to quit smoking. Simply put, smoking affects every
aspect of a person's health.
Practically no one can claim that they are unaware that smoking is bad for your health. We
shall admit that smoking creates an addiction that is hard to defeat and endangers the lives and
quality of living of those who smoke. When people consider the dangers of smoking, lung
cancer is what first comes to mind.
That is not to say that the only concern of smokers should be that their personal health is the
only part to in jeopardy. Research also directly ties smoking to the onset of asthma in children
of parents who smoke in the home. Therefore, all of those horrible afflictions can be spread to
non-smokers who are subjected to constant second-hand smoke.
More than just health consequences, smoking has psycho-social side effects that hinder one's
quality of life. The urge to smoke requires smokers to lose time finding an acceptable place to
smoke during work hours or public places. Moreover, being a smoker can cause feelings of
shame, especially when in group settings where the smoker’s desire to smoke becomes
unwelcome for others.
Further, smoking decreases the ability to smell and taste, taking pleasure out of things like
fresh air and delicious foods. Smokers themselves cannot smell the scent on themselves and in
their homes, but their friends and neighbours can, just as they can smell it on their breath.
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3. How can we stop smoking?
For smokers, to stop Smoking is really a tough action to take. Majority of smokers want to quit
smoking, but find it difficult to do so as nicotine is very addictive and hard to get rid of. Yet,
it’s never impossible if several measures are taken into consideration.
There are three factors that will determine your success in quitting smoking for good- strong
will to quit, deep conviction of its drawbacks and finding the right alternatives.
First, you must have the desire to give up your filthy habit of smoking. If you’re thinking about
quitting or have stopped smoking but failed to quit, don’t lose hope because smokers often try
to quit more than once before they actually succeed. Be strongly determined this time to win
the challenge over such a disgusting behaviour.
Second, you must learn about the effects of smoking, understand its consequences. You have to
admit that smoking creates an addiction that is hard to defeat and endangers the lives and
quality of living of smokers and non-smokers as well. On the one side, your health is extremely
jeopardized due to long-term smoking which may bring about lethal diseases such as cancer,
asthma and heart failure. On the other side, smoking has psycho-social side effects that hinder
one's quality of life. Smokers may feel stigmatized after being rejected or belittled by society
due to their filthy habit and smell.
Finally, you ought to face the fact that you need to follow, finish and maintain a quit smoking
plan. New alternatives are necessary to replace that sense of addiction to cigarettes. You can
start a healthy diet as well as a sporting exercise programme to heal your mind and body and to
help you regain your health and energy. Besides, it’s highly recommended that you stop
frequenting or getting exposed to smoking reminders like attending public places or drinking
coffee.
4. How can we help reduce the effects of 'global warming'?
Not surprisingly today, it is more than evident that global warming is alarmingly becoming one
of the most crucial debated controversial issues that may jeopardize the welfare and pure
existence of all species on earth. Nevertheless, options are still available to combat such a
lethal disaster in a variety of simple actions.
Initially, we shall admit that individuals, governments and international organizations are all
concerned about the environment. Individuals don't need to wait for governments to find a
solution for this problem and each one can bring an important help adopting a more responsible
lifestyle starting from little everyday things. We can follow RRR theory-Reduce, Reuse, and
Recycle. Let’s do our part to reduce waste by choosing reusable products instead of
undegradable disposables.
Society, as well, represented by the government and environmentalist organizations ought to
think of more efficient sensitizing campaigns to make people more ecology conscious.
Moreover, strict laws should be passed to reduce or at least regulate the number of vehicles and
factories. Besides, trees which absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide should be planted.
Also, existing forests should be saved.
Most important of all, the United Nations Organization is required to assume its noble and
human responsibilities to make all nations- especially the super powers- agree, sign and respect
the protocols and think seriously of banning all types of deforestation and nuclear experiments
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and dumps, looking for an alternative non polluting source of energy and last but not least
stopping the production of ozone-damaging chemicals
I do believe it’s high time we seriously thought about practical measures to stop the incoming
ecological dangers.
5. Eco-driving
It doesn’t matter what you drive; nevertheless it really matters how you drive. There are things
you can do to save money and reduce energy use, CO2 emissions and pollution. They are
simple ideas that really will make a difference.
To start with, regular maintenance of your vehicle is the key to keep your machine ecologically
‘green’. You should get the car serviced regularly according to the manufacturer's schedule to
maintain engine efficiency. Besides, you’d better make sure you use the right specification of
engine oil and check tyre pressures regularly and before long journeys.
Add to this, your driving habits ought to be minded. While you are en route, you’re highly
recommended to drive smoothly, accelerate gently and read the road ahead to avoid
unnecessary braking. Moreover, if you can keep the car moving all the time, so much the
better; stopping then starting again uses more fuel than rolling. Furthermore, some unnecessary
options should be avoided as much as possible such as air-conditioning, higher speeds, open
windows which increase fuel consumption.
Last but not least, it's certainly still possible to change your lifestyle and think twice before you
decide to get your car out of the garage. Is it really indispensable? Think of the proverb that
says: ‘if it's not far don't take the car.” If ever you find the alternative, never hesitate to walk
short distances, enjoy cycling, or use public transport. That would be cheaper, healthier and
most important of all less polluting.
7. Applying for a job
Dear Sir/Madam
I am applying for the position of receptionist, which was advertised in ‘The Courier Mail’ on
Saturday 14 April 2005.
I have over 5 years experience working in a busy office environment as a Receptionist and
general office administrator. I have recently completed a Certificate II in Business
Administration at Sarina Russo Schools | Australia.
In all my previous employment positions, I have been required to operate a 10 to 15 line
switchboard and general commander systems. I am competent is the use of Microsoft Word,
Excel and PowerPoint and have a current typing speed of 40 words per minute with 100%
accuracy.
Since beginning my working career I have gained many skills in the area of customer service
and feel that I would be a valuable asset to your organisation.
I have enclosed my resume and can be contacted at anytime for an interview on 333 3333 33.
Yours faithfully, Mary Brown

6. Benefits of Living in the Country

Rural living has its advantages over urban sprawl and big cities. Families are moving to smaller
towns and out of the city at alarming rates, many with the same reasons.
First of all, the country offers peace and quiet you can’t get in the city. Sit outside any time of
the day or night; you will be the audience to nature playing its tune. It’s not unlikely to hear
birds singing. The noisiest sounds will often be the sounds of your own children’s laughter.
Adding to this, life in the country means your home isn’t packed on top of your neighbours.
Your children have room to run, play, jump and be kids without worry of treading through the
neighbour’s yard or flowers. For people who love gardening.
Moreover, parents looking for security that they can’t find in the city anymore often look to
small communities and rural living to find peace of mind. It’s very frightening to live in an area
that is corrupt with theft and crime or dangerous schools. Rural families find relief in knowing
that statistically living in the country does have less reported crime.
Most important of all, families that live in the country have the benefit over crowded cities and
industrial areas of having clean air. Sitting outside at night and being able to view the stars and
moon in all their glory is clear evidence of the air quality in the country. Bright blue clouds and
sun are able to be seen clearly and pollutants from crowded highways, exhaust fumes and
manufacturing companies are nowhere in sight.

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 TEST ONE
 READING COMPREHENSION
1. Clarence Lundberg’s thought he would never stop smoking. After all, wouldn’t quitting smoking
after 45 years be impossible? Clarence started smoking when he was only 12 years old, and got used to
waking up in the morning and starting his day with a cup of coffee and a cigarette.
2. So why did Clarence decide to take the big step toward quitting tobacco? “It all started in 2011,
when I went to the doctor for a regular check-up. I was lucky to be asked if I wanted to take part in a
lung test program, and this is when I was diagnosed with chronic disease,” he said. “I was concerned
when the research doctor told me I could continue to keep smoking, but I would need an oxygen tank
next to the bed in a year or two. That’s something my new girlfriend, and now wife, would definitely
not find attractive.”
3. Clarence is a success story. Through the Smoking Cessation Program, he has now been smoke-free
for over a year and a half. “When the doctor told me I was facing a future with an oxygen tank, I tried to
quit smoking straight away. And I did quit, but I realized I needed more support and help when I
relapsed and began smoking again. I took steps to quit with the Smoking Cessation Program and used
the patches and the coaching programs. I liked the patches in particular, as they took away my craving
for a morning cigarette.”
4. The future looks brighter and clearer for Clarence, who experienced a multitude of benefits once he
stopped smoking. He used to wake up in the morning with a persistent cough, sometimes coughing for
over five minutes straight. “Before I quit smoking, I wouldn’t have believed how much healthier I could
feel. My circulation got much better—my hands and feet have colour and are warm instead of white and
cold. I don't have an oxygen tank next to the bed and my morning cough is gone. I have much better
energy in the morning, and I can easily swim 2,000 metres and close to 20 metres under water.”
Jan. 23, 2014
1.Tick √ the right option (1 mark)
The text is mainly about a man who....
a.  willingly gave up smoking thanks to a doctor’s support.
b.  vainly tried to quit a 45-year smoking experience.
c.  was determined enough to voluntarily quit smoking.
2.Complete the following diagram showing the different stages in Clarence’s experience (2 marks)
(1) Smoking for a long time (2) -----------------------------------
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(4) Chronic disease diagnosed (5) Quit smoking (3) -------------------
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3.Find details in the text showing that the following statements are false (2 marks)
a. The doctor urged Clarence to give up smoking as soon as possible.
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b.Clarence discovered his chronic disease after marriage.
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4.Complete the following table with the missing information showing the changes in Clarence’s life (3)
Before Quitting Cigarettes After Quitting Cigarettes
a. He was diagnosed with a chronic disease ...................................................................................
b.................................................................... His morning energy has improved.
c. His body parts looked unhealthy. .................................................................................
5.Answer the following questions: (1 mark)
 What did Clarence do to find support in his quit-smoking process?
6.Find out words or expressions in the text meaning approximately the same as the following (2 marks)
a. immediately (p.3): ---------------------------------------
b.strong desire (p.3): --------------------------------------
7.What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 refer to? (1 mark)
 “something” refers to: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.Fill in the blanks with the missing words or expressions from paragraphs 3 and 4 (3 marks)
Clarence is cheerfully looking for a brighter future after becoming a ------------------------- man. Indeed, he
has enjoyed a ------------------------- of profits after finally quitting his addictive habit. Thanks to some
efficient steps like ------------------------- and training programmes, his mission proved far away from
being impossible.
 LANGUAGE (10 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box- There are TWO EXTRA words (3.5 marks)
fuel / stress / whatever / keeping / for / make / moderate / with / users
Eco-driving is driving a vehicle in such a way as to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions
and accident rates. By adopting (1) ________________ eco-driving techniques, which take into account
existing engine technology, (2) ________________ savings and carbon dioxide reduction of 5%-10%
can be achieved. The great opportunity of eco-driving is that it can provide immediate benefits (3)
________________ all vehicle types and ages, and is not dependent on buying a new vehicle. Eco-
driving can also reduce driving (4) ________________, and is proven to reduce the risk of accident to
drivers and other road (5) ________________. Many of the best practices for eco-driving are subtle, but
they can add up over a year. In addition to (6) ________________ a vehicle well maintained and
regularly serviced, adopting eco-driving techniques can be the most immediate and effective way to
reduce fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, (7) ________________ vehicle you drive.
2. Circle the right alternative: (3.5 marks)
Some children love the country and while others hate it. Life in rural France, (which / while / where)
many immigrants choose to live, is very different to that in a country such as Britain. 'There are (less /
fewer / more) clubs, places to go and things to do and many children can find this very boring,' says
Elaine Douglas. 'The parents may love the rural, simpler life but (for / about / with) their children it can
be awful.' Rural life is one of the biggest issues for Michael. 'It takes an hour to go (wherever /
anywhere / whereas),' he says. Even Amanda says: 'Now going to McDonalds is a special (offer / price /
occasion). In the city it was the worst thing we could do.' Michael's parents, who moved to the country
to (find / escape / migrate) the stressful hum-drum and have an adventure, confirm that their child feels
most at home in the city while living here make him (feel / feels / feeling) more isolated.
3. Supply the right tense or form to the bracketed words (3 marks)
There has been a long controversy paid to brain drain. The Royal Society in the UK first coined the
expression “brain drain” in order to describe the outflow of (science) __________________ to the
United States and Canada in the 1950s and early 1960s. Brain drain can occur not only when
individuals (educate) __________________ in their home country emigrate in search of higher wages
or better opportunities, but also when individuals who (already/ study) __________________ and
completed their education abroad do not return to their home country. The first form is (argue)
__________________ worse, because it drains more resources from the home country - the talented
individual and the public investment in their education. “Brain drain” (define) __________________ by
the encyclopaedia Britannica as the “departure of educated people from one country for another, usually
for better pay or (live) __________________ conditions”.

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 TEST TWO
 READING COMPREHENSION 6. What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 refer to? (1 marks)
1. It would appear that, in the first decade of the 21st century, the dream of escaping to the country  “story” refers to: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
which has possessed the British since the 1960s became a reality for tens of thousands of urban white 7. Give a personal and justified answer to the following question. (1 mark)
Britons. The movement is often characterised as white flight - the native population forced out of their Do you think that white Londoners have made the right choice to leave the city? Why? Why not?
neighbourhoods by foreign migrants. That may be part of the story, but I think there is more. To find out, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have been to Dagenham, a London district which has seen a phenomenal change in its cultural make-up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
over the past decade or so.  LANGUAGE
2. In 2000, the district was among the very few places in London where you could still buy a three- 1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box- There are TWO EXTRA words (3 marks)
bedroom house for under £100,000. In ten years, anyone who got a house would see their home become a valuable / aspect / empowering / available / about / costing / unfortunately / around
valuable investment due to the incredible rise in property prices. The decade also saw the Ford Car When workplace morale is high, employees are cheerful, disciplined and happily engaged in their work.
Factory closing down. Hence, the number of full-time jobs in Dagenham fell by a quarter. For many (1)__________________, when morale declines and employees are unhappy, productivity suffers and
white British families, the crisis had left them without a job but with an expensive home and high pay-out absenteeism increases, (2) __________________ businesses millions of dollars. In most cases, low
deals offered by Ford. Such a situation has pushed some families to move to the country. morale is caused by a combination of factors. In a recent survey, nearly 75 percent of the respondents said
3. Prof Kaufmann, a London University professor, says: 'Whites may be leaving for better schools, that without strong leadership, employees are unclear (3)__________________ expectations, the
cheaper homes, fresher air, or because they are more likely to be retirees, wealthier or better educated.' direction of the organization and the purpose of their work. In addition, leaders who control every
Minorities, however, are moving out of their poor areas to better neighbourhoods. The people moving (4)__________________ of their employees' work can cause low morale, as employees do not feel like
into the district tend to be of black African heritage. I was introduced to Victor and Victoria Gyan, whose valued members of a team who can make (5)__________________ contributions to the success of the
parents came to Britain from Ghana in the 50s. He works for London Transport and she is a nurse in the business. If leaders fail to create a culture of trust in the workplace, by not (6)__________________
NHS - typical of the professional black families who've arrived from inner London to take advantage of employees to make decision and contribute ideas, morale will suffer.
available housing as the white residents leave. 2. Supply the right tense or form to the bracketed words (3 marks)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2013 There has been a long controversy paid to brain drain. The Royal Society in the UK first coined the
expression “brain drain” in order to describe the outflow of (science) __________________ to the United
1. Choose the title that best suits the text (1 mark) States and Canada in the 1950s and early 1960s. Brain drain can occur not only when individuals
a. Rise of 'White Flight' from London □ (educate) __________________ in their home country emigrate in search of higher wages or better
b. Black Movement in London □ opportunities, but also when individuals who (already/ study) __________________ and completed their
c. White Londoners suffer Unemployment □ education abroad do not return to their home country. The first form is (argue) __________________
2. Complete the following table with the right information about London’s population movement worse, because it drains more resources from the home country - the talented individual and the public
Causes Effects investment in their education. “Brain drain” (define) __________________ by the encyclopaedia
Britannica as the “departure of educated people from one country for another, usually for better pay or
 --------------------------------------------- (live) __________________ conditions”.
a. Ford Car factory has shut down.
 ---------------------------------------------------- 3. Circle the right alternative:
Help may be just around the corner for smokers wishing to kick the habit. A Swiss company has tested
b. ------------------------------------------------  Coloured people could get a house in
London. an experimental anti-nicotine vaccine and (came up/ come up/ comes up) with impressive success rates.
3. Find details in the text showing that the following statements are false (2 marks) Cytos Biotechnology believes it has the best answer to date to fight nicotine (addiction/ addict/
a. British citizens had never thought of leaving the capital before 2000. addicted). Clinical trials on 341 heavy smokers revealed that 40 percent of those who received the
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vaccine stopped smoking. All (non-smokers/ smokers/ smoker) who took the vaccine developed
b. The Gyan family have just come from Ghana to settle in London. antibodies that helped reject the desire (to/ of/ for) a cigarette. The vaccine works by inducing the
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production of nicotine antibodies to block (it’s / it is/ its) entry to the brain. This reduces the dependence
4. Answer the following questions: (2 marks)
a. How is London experiencing a double exodus to and from the city? on nicotine and (curbs/ curbed/ curbing) any pleasurable effects it has for smokers, thus helping people
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- relapses after quitting. This is good news for the world’s 1.3 billion smokers, five million of whom die
b. What are the main benefits that native British may gain thanks to their move outside the city? each year from smoking
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5. Find out words in the text meaning approximately the same as the following (2 marks)
c. Extraordinary (p.1): ------------------------------------
d. People who stop working (p.3): --------------------------------------

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 b. I thought there was something wrong inside me. 
TEST THREE c. I believed I could make a perfect change myself. 
 READING COMPREHENSION
1. Alanna Stern had never watched what she ate. But after having her first son, in 2009, she couldn't 6. Find words that approximately mean the following (2 marks)
seem to shake the baby weight. Stern had gained more than 45 kgs during the pregnancy, reaching 104 a. Ugly thing (p.1): ---------------------------------------
kgs. "I was embarrassed to even go to the gym," says Stern, 33. "I was so incredibly out of shape, and I b. Get rid of (p.3): ---------------------------------------
felt like a real eyesore when I would walk down the street." 7. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 refer to? (1 mark)
2. Despite her best efforts to drop the extra weight, she had only managed to lose 5 kgs. "I felt like there “we” refers to: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
was so much more I was capable of, and I didn't want to be one of those women who just accept their
weight and that that's their fate as a young mom. I felt like there was a better me," Stern says. 1. FILL IN THE BLANKS
3. Frustrated, Stern remembered hearing about a new gym called Core Concepts near her home. Joshua comparison – however – similar – offers – whenever – scarcity – variety - enhances
Lipsey, Core Concepts owner, had an unconventional concept. One day, Stern decided to walk in and The best reason why one should live in the countryside is the amount of free space available
introduce herself. That day, she signed up for classes and started to shed the extra kilograms.
4. Lipsey had Stern visualize in front of the mirror and she began to see the body she wanted. "We
there. Unlike cities, where people live in congested areas with housing limited to apartments,
envisioned what my waist, stomach and arms were going to look like, and we just stayed on that path the countryside (1) ___________ us much more land to live on. We can live in our own house
until we were happy with the result," Stern says. "It's not only a spin class, it's not only a running class," with our own private garden. This (2) ___________ the spirit on independence and helps good
she says. "He really made me challenge myself. Lipsey emphasized that to see results, I had to change my psychological growth. In a free space, (3) ___________ we feel like we can easily go for a
whole lifestyle." walk outside our house. The dense urban landscape is populated only by people, and there is a
5. After about eight months of eating clean -- increasing fruit and vegetable intake while decreasing (4) ___________, and even non-existence of vegetation and animal life. In the countryside,
meat consumption -- and attending core classes for an hour a day, six days a week, Stern lost about 50 however, nature is everywhere and abundant: there is a large (5) ___________ of flora, fauna
kgs, which was even more than she had gained while pregnant. and plant life. The scenery in the countryside is marvellous in (6) ___________ with the jungle
www.cnn.com - March 10, 2014 of concrete one sees by one's window in the town.
1. Tick (√) the right answer (1 mark)
The text is mainly about a woman who...
2. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
a. unwillingly lost weight after pregnancy.  New machine sucks CO2 from the air. Engineers at a U.S. laboratory may have discovered one
b. bravely managed to lose weight after first pregnancy.  answer to the problem of global warming. Lately, they (make) __________________ a
c. successfully lost weight in order to get pregnant.  machine that can suck carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into liquid fuel. Researchers
at the Sandia National Labs believe their creation can provide a sustainable form of (renew)
2. Complete the following diagram showing the different stages in Stern’s experience (2 marks) __________________ energy. Their device (appear) __________________ like something
(1) First pregnancy (2)---------------------------------------------- (3)Feeling depressed from science fiction. In fact, its name is probably the most difficult thing to understand. It is the
---- Counter-Rotating-Ring Receiver Reactor Recuperator, or CR5 for short. The (research)
__________________ say their invention is still 15 to 20 years away from being in full
(4) --------------------------------------- (5) Losing weight operation. It is (current) __________________ just a prototype. A Sandia spokeswoman said
3. Find details in the text showing that the following statements are false (2 marks) it “holds a real promise in its ability to reduce carbon dioxide (emit) __________________.”
a. Stern had never tried losing weight before attending Lipsey’s Core lessons. She added it would allow us “to keep using fuels we know and love”.
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b. Stern has always been careful about her food habits. There are a lot of ways to quit smoking and many resources to help you. Family members,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- friends and coworkers may be (supportive / supporting / supported) and encouraging but the
4. Pick out details from the text showing Lipsey’s weight-loss techniques (3 marks) desire and (commitment / treatment / advice) to quit must be your own. Most people who
a. Psychological: have been able to successfully quit smoking (have made / made / make) at least one
.............................................................................................. .............................................. unsuccessful attempt in the past. Like any addiction, quitting tobacco is difficult, (rarely /
b. Physical:
............................................................................................................................. ........................
simply / particularly) if you are acting alone. If you join smoking cessation programs, you
c. Diet: have a much ( better / best / well ) chance of success.
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5. Tick (√) the right answer (1 mark)
When Stern said: “I felt like there was a better me,” (p.2) she meant…
a. I hated myself when I saw fitter people. 

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 TEST FOUR
 READING COMPREHENSION
1. Danielle Sheehan was likened to TV fat star Lisa Riley, better known as Mandy Dingle when she
went out. After her weight reached 146 kilograms, she has shed more than half her bodyweight - and is
now size 10. Danielle used to overindulge on junk food and sit in front of the television watching movies
every day, resulting in becoming morbidly obese. Her size 26 frame was so big that she wouldn't go on
public transport or on fairground rides because she took up two seats.
2. But after having dropped to a svelte size 10 and after losing a staggering 44 kgs in just six
months. After three years of hard work and determination she now weighs just 64 kgs. She says she gets
compared to star Angelina Jolie. Before, Danielle's diet consisted of a Full English for breakfast, big
baguettes and crisps for lunch and fatty meals like lasagne and chips in the evening with at least 12 bars
of chocolate a day as snacks. Danielle, 23, from Nottingham, said: It was more the quantity, the amount
of food I was eating and I didn't exercise - I was so lazy.
3. 'At 146 kilograms, I was miserable. I wanted to look like Angelina Jolie, not Mandy Dingle. My
confidence evaporated and I stopped going out with my mates. Instead I stayed at home, gorging on cakes
and chocolate.' After being told by doctors she would not be able to conceive naturally if she didn't
dramatically change her lifestyle, Danielle decided to use this blow as her ‘trigger warning’ to take action.
She became a fitness fanatic, embarking on long runs five days a week, going to the gym and doing
spinning classes, and stripped back to a diet of fruit, vegetables, lean meat and fish. The coffee shop
worker said: 'I decided enough was enough. I looked like a round melon but I was the only one who could
change that.
4. Recalling the start of her diet in September 2009, she said: 'It was like a drug addiction. I was
aggressive at first but then I would go for a run and it would make me feel amazing. The dramatic weight
loss helped Danielle to conceive naturally. She gave birth to Keenan. That gave her even more motivation
to continue with her new regime and she is now enjoying a new lifestyle and her new slim frame after
three years of hard work. 'I feel a lot more confident now. I feel amazing. I have lost the old me and
gained this amazing confidence. 'Now people compare me to Angelina Jolie instead of Mandy Dingle,
which is a huge compliment.
Daily Mail - 22 April 2013
1. Tick (√) the correct option (1 mark)
The text is mainly about....
a.  a strongly-willing woman who managed to drop half her weight.
b.  a brave lady who went on a healthy diet for a few weeks years to keep fit.
c.  a fat young lady who could lose weight after giving birth to her first baby.
2. Pick out details from the text showing the main differences in Daniel’s life before and after losing
weight (4 marks)
Before After
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a. At the physical level She weighed 146 kgs.
..
b. At the psychological level .................................................. She feels more self confident.
She used to overindulge on junk ................................................
c. At the nutritional level
food. ..
d. At the gynaecological level .................................................. She gave birth to a baby.
3. Find details in the text showing that the following statements are false (2 marks)
a. Daniel indifferently kept her bad eating habits after realizing her inability to get pregnant.
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b. Despite her overweight, Daniel had never stopped socializing her friends.
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4. Pick out three different ways that helped Daniel lose weight (3 marks)
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5. Tick (√) the most appropriate option. (1 mark)
 When Daniel says: “I have lost the old me”; she means that:
a.  she has totally lost her self confidence.
b.  she has eventually regained her cool temper.
c.  she has radically changed her personality.
6. Answer the following questions: (1 mark)
 What is the message that Daniel could send to obese people through her story?
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7. Find out the words in the text meaning approximately the same as the following (2 marks)
e. In an unhealthy and depressing way: --------------------------------------
f. Slim: --------------------------------------
8. What does the underlined word refer to? (1 mark)
 “that” refers to: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 LANGUAGE (10 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box- There are TWO EXTRA words (3.5 marks)
of / sufficient / from / far / until / fed / making / unless / scenarios
Drastic measures are required to save the endangered polar bears from extinction, say scientists. The day
may soon come when some of the 19 polar bear populations in Canada, Norway, and Russia will have to
be _______________ by humans in order to keep them alive during an extended ice-free season or
prevent them _______________ roaming into northern communities. Some bears may have to be placed
in temporary reservations _______________ it is cold enough for them to go back onto the sea ice. In
worst-case _______________, polar bears from southern regions may have to be relocated to more
northerly climes that have _______________ sea ice cover. Polar bear experts say that with Arctic sea ice
disappearing _______________ faster than originally estimated, it's time for Arctic nations to begin
_______________ detailed plans to save as many of the world's 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears as possible.
2. Circle the right alternative: (3.5 marks)
Britain is 'self-segregating' as white families flee urban areas for the countryside and outer suburbs. The
(flight / phenomena / exodus) is causing an 'ethnic cliff', in which the proportion of households from
minority backgrounds is vastly different in areas just a few miles (apart / along / far). Some outer London
suburbs - including Enfield, Waltham Forest and Redbridge – (see / saw / have seen) their white British
population drop by as much as a quarter over the past decade. The same applies (by / to / for) urban areas
around the capital such as Bedfordshire. (Meanwhile / Hence / Despite), the white British population in
many suburban and rural districts just next door has soared, (due / thanks / according) to research
produced by the University of London. 'Between 2001 and 2011, the proportion of white British in
London's population (reduce / fell / rose) from 58 to 45 per cent,' said Professor Eric Kaufmann.
3. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form (3 marks)
Studies have shown that employee morale is directly tied to productivity. The more stressed and
dissatisfied employees are (much) _______________ productivity will plunge. On the contrary, happy
employees mean more gets done in a healthy, (fruit) _____________ work environment. So, (boost)
_______________ employee morale employers have to recognize the value of their employees. Many
businessmen have the attitude that employees are simply work assets. If one leaves, another can (find)
______________ to take their place without much trouble on their part. While this may be true to some
extent, the cost of advertising, interviewing and training the new employee can be high-(price)
_______________. Besides, employers should make sure the values and ethics of the company are of
those employees can take (proud) ______________ in as most of them want to work for a company they
can trust and believe in.
MR. ALI TAHRI
 TEST FIVE
 READING COMPREHENSION
1.Dr Michael Bane, who runs The University of Manchester’s Bike User Group, has been presented with
a national green award. Michael has been named as an ‘Environmental Hero’ under the National Union of
Students’ Green Impact programme. Green Impact encourages and celebrates pro-environmental
behaviours in universities, and honours eco-friendly champions. Michael clinched the award due to his
commitment to environmental issues, particularly cycling. He runs the University’s Bike User Group
(UMBUG), all in his own time, organises an annual cycling day and coordinates monthly cycle rides
which include free breakfasts.
2.Michael launched his campaign three years ago when he was 48 years old. He has successfully applied
for several thousand pounds in grants from the City Council to allow the university to run cycle training
sessions and bike maintenance sessions. Michael said: “I'm honoured to receive the Award and would
like to thank the dedication of all the cyclists, old and new, especially those who have just started!
“UMBUG holds ever popular monthly guided rides along safe routes into the University and membership
has grown steadily over the years. With the support of cyclists, UMBUG has encouraged many car
drivers to hop out of the driving seat and on to the saddle.”
3.The NUS awarded him a trophy as well as £100 worth of vouchers for a local bicycle shop. The award
was handed over by Professor Maynard Case, Associate Vice-President at The University of Manchester.
He said: “Michael is a self-sacrificing and enthusiastic member of staff who is totally committed to
promoting the benefits of cycling and encouraging staff and students to cycle to the University. This
professor is an inspiration to us all in how to embrace more environmentally-friendly behaviour. I would
like to thank Michael for his continued dedication and I’m very pleased that his years of hard work have
been recognised nationally.”
http://umbug.manchester.ac.uk - 10 Feb 2011
1.Tick (√) the most suitable title for the text (1 mark)
a.  Bane gets a boost for cycle campaign
b.  Bane switches his car for a bicycle
c.  Bane increases annual cycling
2.Complete the following table from the text with right information about Michael Bane (4 marks)
a. Name Michael Bane
b. Age
c. Occupation
d. Achievement
e. Award
3.Find a detail in the text showing that the following statement is false (1 mark)
 Bane relied on his own financial resources to launch his environmental campaign.
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4.Pick out TWO different benefits that Bane realized through his campaign (2 marks)
a. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.Answer the following questions: (1 mark)
 Why was Michael Bane named ‘environmental hero’?
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6.Find out the words in the text meaning approximately the same as the following (2 marks)
g. Prize and award: --------------------------------------
h.Bicycle seat: --------------------------------------
7.What does the underlined acronym stand for? (1 mark)
 “NUS” stands for: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 LANGUAGE
1. FILL IN THE BLANKS
attractive / polluted / off / for / cities / exodus / own / their / from / country
Dave and Rose Kennedy are on the brink of major change. This week they have left behind their one-
bedroom flat in Wimbledon city and moved into a ___________ house in the magical Martin valley
overlooking the sea in North Devon. With them they have ___________ three-month-old daughter
Isabella. “We came to a decision last July,” says Dave. “We have lived in ___________ like Hong Kong
and London for the last decade. We were having our first child and all of a sudden we were responsible
___________ someone else’s young life. We didn’t want the house she would live in to be ___________.
I want to run my ___________business and change my life.” “Our new house is fantastic,” says Dave. “It
has sea views and its setting is ___________.” He intends to carry on working for his risk management
company ___________ home at the same time running a holiday business.
2. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form.
More than 50,000 people are dying prematurely in the UK every year, and many more suffer serious (ill)
(1) ___________ because of man-made air pollution, according to a parliamentary report to be (publish)
(2) ___________ tomorrow. The UK now faces the threat of £300m in fines after it (fail) (3)
___________ to meet legally binding EU targets to reduce pollution to safe levels. Air pollution is cutting
life (expect) (4) ___________ by as many as nine years in the worst-affected city areas. On average,
Britons die eight months too soon because of dirty air. (pollute) (5) ___________ substances from cars,
factories, houses and agriculture cause childhood health problems such as premature births, asthma and
poor lung development. They play a major role in the development of chronic and life-shortening adult
diseases (affect) (6) ___________ the heart and lungs, which can lead to repeated hospital admissions.
The UK (spend) (7) ___________ up to £20 billion each year on the (treat) (8) ___________ of the
victims of poor air quality.
3. FILL IN THE BLANKS
issues - scientific - adapt – there - gases - evident – who - particularly
Global warming has become perhaps the most complicated issue facing world leaders. On one hand,
warnings from the (1) ___________ community are becoming louder, as an increasing body of science
points to rising dangers from (2) ___________ produced mainly by the burning of fossil fuels and forests.
On the other, the technological, economic and political (3) ___________ that have to be resolved before a
concerted worldwide effort to reduce emissions can begin have gotten no simpler, (4) ___________ in the
face of a global economic slowdown. World leaders recently announced what had already become (5)
___________ that no formal treaty could be produced anytime soon. Instead, the leaders pledged to reach
a placeholder accord that would call for reductions in emissions and increased aid to help developing
nations (6) ___________ to a changing climate and get access to non-polluting energy options.
4. Fill in the blanks
about / easily / polluting / careless / how / pollution / emissions / aware
Believe it or not, you may already have much of what you need to save money at the gas pump. And you
could reduce your carbon dioxide ______________ at the same time. People think that if you are a green
driver, you are slow, but this is not the case. On average you can ______________ reduce your fuel
consumption by around 10 percent. While we all have bad driving habits, the worst culprits when it
comes to ______________ the planet are those drivers who constantly punch at the accelerator. Experts
also believe that sensitizing programmes ______________ the importance of car maintenance and
driving techniques like correct tyre pressure will make people more ______________ of the way they
drive and thereby safer. Drivers should respect their cars and try to better understand ______________
they work. Driving with finesse is much better for the planet, drivers and other road users.
MR. ALI TAHRI
  LANGUAGE
1. FILL IN THE BLANKS
factors / valuable / make/ aspect/ leadership/ available / take / unfortunately
When workplace morale is high, employees are cheerful, disciplined and happily engaged in their work.
_____, when morale declines and employees are unhappy, productivity suffers and absenteeism increases,
costing businesses millions of dollars. In most cases, low morale is caused by a combination of _____. In
a recent survey, nearly 75 percent of the respondents said that without strong _____, employees are
unclear about expectations, the direction of the organization and the purpose of their work. In addition,
leaders who control every _____ of their employees' work can cause low morale, as employees do not
feel like valued members of a team who can make _____ contributions to the success of the business. If
leaders fail to create a culture of trust in the workplace, by not empowering employees to _____ decision
and contribute ideas, morale will suffer.
2. FILL IN THE BLANKS
since / lot / loss / reportedly / leave/ experiment / abroad/ About/ expertise /gain
China suffers from the world's most severe brain drain, state media says. ___________ two-thirds of
Chinese who have studied abroad __________ the 1980s have chosen not to go back home. This
percentage is ___________ the highest in the world. China is now "in urgent need of people of
___________ ", Li Xiaoli, the co-author of the report, told the newspaper. "It has been a great
___________ for China to see well-educated professionals __________ after the country has invested a
___________ on them," Li Xiaoli said. Since 2002, more than 100,000 students have gone ___________
to study each year, but the number of returnees has been only 20,000 to 30,000, the report estimates.
3. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself
of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and
keeping yourself as (heal) _______________ as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some
nutrition basics and using them in a way that (work) _______________ for you. You can expand your
range of beneficial food (choose) _______________ and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a
tasty, balanced diet. To set yourself up for (succeed) _______________, think about planning a long-term
diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the
changes gradually and with commitment, you (have) _______________ an efficient diet sooner than you
think. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and (delicious) _______________.
4. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
Ecodriving is a term used to describe energy efficient use of vehicles. It is a great and easy way to
reduce fuel (consume) __________________ from road transport so that less fuel is used to travel the
same distance. In the last decades, engine technology and performance of cars (improve)
__________________ rapidly, while most drivers have not adapted their driving style. Ecodriving
represents a driving culture which (suit) __________________ to modern engines and makes best use of
advanced vehicle technologies. Ecodriving offers numerous benefits, (include) __________________
GHG emissions reductions, fuel cost savings, as well as greater safety and comfort. There are many smart
and safe driving techniques which can lead to significant fuel savings (possible) __________________.
In short, EcoDriving shows you how to optimize the use of your car by driving in a safer, more
(environment) __________________ friendly, more economical and stress-free way.
5. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
Energy-saving bulbs have always been a bright idea for the pocket and the environment. “They use a fifth
to a quarter of the electricity of ordinary bulbs (generate) _______________ the same amount of light.
Technology (move) _______________ on a lot since energy-saving light bulbs were invented and so has
the way they look. Whatever types of bulbs you use to light your home, there are sure to be (style)
_______________ energy-saving equivalents. Using less electricity (mean) _______________ our homes
produce less carbon dioxide, one of the main causes of climate change. “Next time you need a bulb, buy
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an energy-saving one.” Mr Sellwood added: “Look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo. It’s the
quick and easy way to spot the most energy-efficient (produce) _______________ on the market. “If a
light bulb carries the logo, it means it has met the strict energy-efficiency criteria set by the Energy
Saving Trust and has been (independent) _______________ tested.” Statistics show that if every
household in Britain installed just three energy-saving bulbs, the electricity saved (be) _______________
enough to power all the street lights in Britain for a year.
6. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
Change may well be the most profound challenge facing young people in the 21st Century. Rising
temperatures (begin/ already) _______________ to impact our food and water supplies, raise sea levels,
melt ice sheets and increase the number and (intense) _______________ of severe weather events. These
problems will only get (bad) _______________ if we don’t do something today to stop our planet from
getting warmer. The good news is that we know what (cause) _______________ global warming and
what we have to do to stop it. Temperatures are rising (rapid) _______________ because of the build-up
of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mostly from burning coal and oil, and because deforestation has
reduced the ability of the Earth (absorb) ------------------------ these gases. The consensus among most
climate scientists is that we must reduce the volume of harmful greenhouse gases we release into the air
by up to 80 per cent by 2050.
7. Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form
Tony Galbraith, 55, smoked heavily for 30 years, but finally quit the day a heart attack hit. Before
having that attack, he used to (smoke) __________________ 15-20 cigarettes every day. When he (have)
__________________ his heart attack, he was just 45. He confesses that he considered himself fairly fit
as he enjoyed cycling (regular) --------------------. When he had the attack, he felt no pain at all but his
colleague said he turned white and was shaking. "I (never / cry) __________________ in front of people,
but that day I did" he recalls. "It was the (scary) __________________ moment of my life. I wondered
how long I would survive. The cardiologist told me that if I carried on smoking, I (end)
__________________ up back in hospital, or worse. The fear was a great motivator (keep)
__________________ me off the cigarettes. It was a wake-up call and I knew I had to do whatever it took
to be (health) __________________ again."
GUIDED WRITING
1. Study the following chart and write a 5-line coherent paragraph about 11-year-old children’s
obesity in the United States between 2006 and 2014
17% Possible Causes
16% a. Girls : rarely practise sports / eat too much
15% chocolate and fats / watch TV for hours
14% b. Boys : spend a long time playing games while
13% eating snacks and drinking soda.
12%
11%
10%
2014 Male Female
2006 2010
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2. Use the information to write a coherent paragraph about unemployment in Spain. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unemployment in Spain -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2008 3.45 % -----------------------------------------------
2010 17.4 % 7. Use the notes below to develop a four-line paragraph about eco-driving (5 marks)
The first quarter of this year alone 802,800 people lost their jobs  Eco-driving : smarter and more fuel-efficient driving.
Possible causes * economic crisis. / technical recession. / * decrease in domestic production.  Practical ways : (a) regular car maintenance (checking engine oil, checking tyre pressure) (b) Safe
driving style (avoid sudden breaks/ smooth use of gear) (c) new alternative for energy and transport
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  ‘if it’s not far, don’t go by car’
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3. Develop the following notes into a coherent paragraph about the reasons why people would -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
prefer country life to city life. -------------------------------------------------------------
Country life City life 8. Use the data in the chart to write a 4-line paragraph about the health risks of smoking in the US
 peace and quiet / open space and fresh air / Community life,  noise -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
social virtues of love, neighbourhood and solidarity  pollution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 moral decline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4. Use the following hints to write a5-line paragraph about WFP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Organization World Food Program(WFP) Foundation 1961 -----------------------------------------------
 Headquarters Rome\Italy Description humanitarian organization Objectives eliminating hunger
and malnutrition in the world / fighting disease and reducing child mortality / enhancing school
III. ESSAYS
attendance in poor countries by providing school meals for students 1. You have recently come across the following quote in a scientific magazine.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… “Adopting a smarter driving style is easy. And once you have mastered it, not only will you start to
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… make real savings, but you will be also doing your bit for the environment”.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Write a letter to the magazine’s editor to approve of this opinion showing the various benefits of eco-
…………………………………………………………………… driving.
5. Add the necessary elements 2. You have recently noticed that the majority of your schoolmates are lying on teachers and on each
a. A drought / extended period / a region suffers / a water supply scarce other, using others’ properties without asking for permission, if not stealing them, cheating in exams and
____________________________________________________________________________ teaching each other bad habits. Write an article to be published in your school magazine to sensitize your
b.Have / consider impact / the ecosystem and agriculture schoolmates to the importance of virtue urging them to behave in a virtuous way.
____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Your country is in urgent need for its highly-qualified intellectuals, who are likely to search for better
c. global phenomenon / generally / affect areas / the soil fertile opportunities abroad. As a journalist filled with enthusiasm and patriotism, you have decided to write an
____________________________________________________________________________ article in a local newspaper to suggest the possible solutions to help reduce the negative impacts of this
d.continue droughts / always be / main reason / inhabitants’ mass movement growing trend.
___________________________________________________________________________ 4. Your cousin Slim, who is born and brought up in the countryside, suddenly decides to move to live in
e. people / depend water / get food / threaten by famine the city center. Write him a letter to convince him to remain in his native town and to reveal the various
____________________________________________________________________________ drawbacks of city life.
5. As a leading activist in an ecologist group ‘Mother Earth’, you have been chosen to deliver a
6. Write a biography of Jack London sensitizing speech on Earth Day. Write the 12-line speech to suggest efficient ways to help reduce the
 Birth: January, 12 th 1876 in San Francisco. / Death : 1916 / Teenage: poverty; different jobs; left effects of the serious threats to the environment.
school. / In his twenties: rich; famous. / 1897: went to Alaska to find gold / started writing books and 6. You have noticed that many workers in your hometown go on strike. You decided to write an article
stories / Known book : The Call of the Wild. in your local magazine in which you state the reasons that pushed them to stop working and describe how
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