Bakhti Kada Middle School Monday, December 5th, 2022

Level: 3ms Duration: 1 hour

The First Term English Exam
Past vs. Present Lifestyles
In the past, the way people lived was very different from the way in which we live today.

In old times, people commonly used to live in simple houses with less electric machines, most of the
household tasks were done by hand. But now, they have created washing machines, refrigerators and so many
other tools.
In the past, people used to dress up in simple ways .They used to wear ‘Bernous and el-Hayek. Now, they
have developed modern fashions, trend and stylish clothes.
People consumed fresh, natural and healthy food. Today, they eat fast food a lot like hamburgers, Pizza and
shawarmas.

Ways of entertainment changed a lot. Children used to play with rag dolls, marbles and hopscotch, but today,
they play video games.

Adapted from: 3MS Book

Part one: 14 pts

A/ Reading Comprehension: 7 pts
Activity One: are these statements “true” or “false”. 2pts

1. In the past, the way people lived wasn’t very different.

2. People commonly used to live in plain homes.
3. People used to eat fast food a lot like hamburgers.
4. Shawarma is a fast food.

Activity two: read the text and answer the following questions. 3pts

1. Who commonly used to live in simple houses with less electricmachines?

2. What did people use to wear?
3. Did people use to play video games in the past?

Activity three:
a) Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to: 1pts

Homes = …………………………… / New = …………………………..

b) Find in the text words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to: 1pts

Present ≠ ………………………….. / Healthy food ≠ ………………………...

B/ Mastery of Language: 7pts

Activity one: I spot and correct the mistakes. 2pts

1. She used to is a long-distance runner.

2. I not used to wear casual clothes.
3. Used you to come here as a child?
4. He used to smoke.
Activity two: I put the following words in the past simple tense. 3pts

1. I (not to buy) …………………....any grocery yesterday.

2. The kids (to watch) …………………some TV before bed.
3. He (to study) for the exam?

Activity three: I find in the text words with the following sounds. 2pts
/id/ /d/ /t/
………………………………… ………………………………… …………………/………………

Part two: 6pts

Situation of Integration: You have made new friends in middle school and they want to know about your
childhood and primary school days. Write a paragraph about your childhood’s dearest memories and post it
on your facebook wall so that everyone can see it. Below, you’ll find some questions to refresh your memory
and help you reflect on your childhood.

 What is your name?

 How old are you?
 Where are you from and where do you live?
 When you were a child, where did you use to study?
 What subjects did you use to study?
 Who used to be your Arabic teacher?
 Who used to be your best friend?
 What games did you use to play?
 What did you use to watch on tv?
 Now as a teenager, what school are you a pupil at?
 What subjects do you study?
 What do you watch on tv?

Good luck!