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Listening Comprehension (08 Marks)

Listen carefully to the passage and answer the questions
1- Listen and complete the following table with the suitable information : (3 marks)
Who Invention Where When
Johannes Gutenberg The Printing Press Germany 1440
……………………………………… Automobile Germany 1885
Helen Murray Free The first Glucose Test The United States ……………….
Robert Noyce and Jack Kilby ………………………………. The United States 1957

2- Listen and answer these questions : (2marks)

A- Was it easy for Thomas Alva Edison to make the Electric lighting system efficient?
Justify your answer.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
B- What’s Alexander Fleming’s invention used for?
_________________________________________________________________________
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3- Spelling: Listen and complete the sentence with the missing words: (1mark)
“Today’s show is _____________ to the memory of inventors whose work changed humanity
in very ___________ways”
4- Pronunciation: Listen and circle the word you hear in each pair: (1mark)
( fast - last ) ( mind - kind )
5- Function: what is the function of the underlined utterance? (1mark)
I truly believe that this invention revolutionized the world of technology and
communication forever.……………………………………….
Language (12 Marks)
1- Fill in the blanks with words from the list below. There are 2 extra words.(4marks)
privately-console- recognition -honoured-oldest –generating- inventions -jointly- share-invented

The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to a woman for the first time in 55 years,
and for only the third time in its history. Donna Strickland, a Canadian physicist, was
awarded the 2018 prize__________ with Gérard Mourou, from France, for their work on
___________high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses. They ___________ the award
with an American, Arthur Ashkin, who at 96 becomes the ____________ Nobel winner
for developing optical tweezers. Both ___________ had revolutionized laser physics, the
Royal Swedish Academy said. The announcement comes a day after a senior scientist was
suspended for saying that physics was ____________and built by men. Strickland said the
achievements of women scientists deserved_____________. "We need to celebrate women
physicists because we're out there. I'm _____________to be one of those women,"
Strickland said by video link at a news conference following the announcement in
Stockholm.
2- Circle the suitable alternative: (4,5 marks)
In the realm of robotics, the latest (breakthroughs-impediments-establishments) have led
to the creation of an (innovate-innovation-innovative) robot known as Innovex. This state-of-
the-art robot (designed-is designed-designs) to perform a wide range of tasks, from routine
household activities to intricate industrial operations. The engineers who have dedicated
themselves to (create-creating-created) robots that not only mimic human movements but also
are capable of autonomous decision-making believe that this development will redefine the role
of robots in our society. Innovex, (when-who- which) is equipped with advanced artificial
intelligence, can analyze its surroundings, and make swift decisions in real-time. Unlike its
predecessors, Innovex possesses the capability to adapt (from-on-to) dynamic environments and
learn from its interactions. The engineers who were at the forefront of developing this
remarkable robot believe that it will (delay-revolutionize-feature) the way we approach
automation. In contrast to conventional robots, Innovex is
designed to be user-friendly and easily customizable for various
purposes. The robot’s creators (launch-envision-criticize) a
future where Innovex can (use- is used- be used) in different
industries, contributing to increased efficiency and productivity.
They are optimistic that this technological leap will pave the way
for even more advanced robotics in the years to come.

3- Provide the right tense or form of the bracketed words : (3,5marks)

Most people associate learning with formal education at school,
college, university etc. We are all (tell) ________________, from an
early age, that we should get a good education’. Generally speaking it is
true that a formal education and the resulting qualifications are
important. Education may maximise our potential to find better, more
satisfying jobs, earn more and, perhaps, become more successful in our
chosen career. However, ‘schooling’ is only one type of learning. There
are many other opportunities to further your knowledge. In fact,
Knowledge can (acquire) ______________ anywhere and you can
develop the skills you need throughout life. Learning is unavoidable and
happens all the time. However, lifelong learning is about creating and maintaining a positive
attitude to learning. Lifelong (learn) _____________are motivated to learn and develop because
they want to: it is deliberate and (volunteer)________________ .Lifelong learning can enhance
our understanding of the world around us, provide us with more and better opportunities and
improve our quality of life. There are two main reasons for learning throughout life: for personal
development and for professional development. These reasons may not (necessary)
_______________ be distinct. Whether (pursue) ______________personal interests and
passions or chasing professional ambitions, lifelong learning can help us achieve personal
fulfillment and satisfaction. It recognizes that humans have a natural drive to explore, learn and
grow and (encourage) _______________ us to improve our own quality of life and sense of self-
worth by paying attention to the ideas and goals that inspire us.