الا متحان الوطني الموحد الدورة الإستدراكية + Answers +2008

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When computers first started to be used on a wide scale , some people predicted that we would spend so long staring at computer screens that would end up forgetting how to talk to one another. But in fact , the rapid expansion, of electronic communication in the 21st century has had the opposite effect. Rather than retreating intothemselves , people are using new technology , in particular email and text messaging , to find more and more ways to expand their network of friends.

Jane Adams 23, sends so many messages to her friends . She’s known as the Text Queen. ''My friends and I take our phones out with us and send messages to other friends saying ‘’ we are in this club and it’s really good .Come and meet us, ‘’ she said . It means we don’t have to spend ages planning an evening out . You can just send the same message to everyone.’

Text messages and email also help Jane keep in touch with old schoolmates she would probably have lost contact with otherwise. She fins that it’s easier to send a message saying ‘ Hi, thinking of
you,’ rather than having to write a long letter.

It seems these forms of communication have filled a gap , offering something that face to face
conversation does not . Professor Pam Briggs , a psychologist at the University Northumbria , believes they
have become popular because they offer people an opportunity to present themselves in the way that they want to. ‘ People seem to really enjoy sending text messages and emails ,’ she says. They can take their time planning their message. Theyprefer it to speaking on the phone to each other- maybe also because this way they can choose when they want to respond to someone.’

The fact that text messages are so quick and easy is a big part of the attraction. Many people also find text messaging more informal than making a phone call or writing a letter , and therefore simpler to use. Ann Rose , who teaches at a London school , uses email and text messaging to keep in touch with
her students.’ I have always given my number out to students and told them to call me if they have any problems. But no one ever did . Now , they often email or text me with questions about their work. They don’t fin dit difficult to keep in touch that way , whereas they might feel that a phone call is more of an interruption,’ she said.

So it is all good ? Ann has identified one negative result of text messaging . ‘ The popularity of this way of writing among my students , ‘she says ‘ can cause a few difficulties as they have started using abbreviations such as ‘ruok’ for ‘are you okay ? And ‘thx’ for ‘thanks’.



1. COMPREHENSION (15 POINTS) Base all your answers on the text.

A.ANSWER THESE STATEMENTS IN YOUR OWN WORDS. (4 points)

1. What effect has been caused by the expansion of electronic communication ?
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2. Why is Jane Adams called the ‘’ Text Queen’’ ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....................
3. In what ways are text messanging and e-mailing different from face to face conversation
according Pr Briggs ?(2 points)
a.………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............
b.………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............

B. ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE ? JUSTIFY. (3 POINTS)
1. Jane Adams and her friends find that text messaging saves time in organising meetings.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................
2.Jane keeps contact with her old school friends thanks to email and text messaging .
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........................
3.Ann Rose used to receive phone calls from her students.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........................


C COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES. (3 POINTS)

1.Some people thought that the expansion of the use of computers would stop them from
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................
2.To ask questions about their work , Ann Rose’s students ………………………………………….....
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..............................
3.According to Ann Rose , the negative effect of text messaging on students’ writing is
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................

D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS ( 3POINTS)
1. to increase (para1) :……………………………………
2. a chance (para2) : ……………………………………

E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO ? (3 POINTS)

1. We :………………………. 2. they :……………………
3. this way of writing :……………………………..



II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)

A. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE LIST. (1.5 ps)
Who-whom-whose-which-where-when

Adil Imam,………………sense of humour is appreciated by many people, is an Egyptian actor ………………. Has played funny roles in many plays and movies . He often acts out simple situations…………………..can make
you laugh for hours.


B. REWRITE THE SENTENCES BEGINNING WITHE WORDS GIVEN. (3 points)

1. Swimming and fishing are not allowed in this lake.
People………………………………………………………………………………………………..........
2. ‘’Please stop arguing and listen to me,’’ Mrs Williams said.
Mrs Williams told the students…………………………………………………………………….
3. I can’t see my friend while chatting because I don’t have a webcam.
If only………………………………………………………………………………………………............


C. PUT THE WORDS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE . (1.5 points)

The Simons (to live)……………………….in Marrakesh for ten years when I first (to meet)……………..them
in 1988. By the end of 2008 , they (to be) .......………………………… In Morocco for thirty years.

D.FILL IN THE GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB. (3 points)

1. I’m………………………..our trip to France. We’re leaving next month.
a) bringing about b) coping with c)looking forward to

2. Bill proposed to marry Sue but she…………………… his proposal.
a)broke down b)turned down c)calmed down

3. That little boy always ………………………… excuses for being late.
a)makes up b) takes up c) looks up


E.FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST.(3 points)

disagreement- excluse – pace – empower – status – development

The best way to ……………………. women and improve their………………. Is to educate them. It’s also useful to help them become financially independent .Thus , they can participate in the ……………………………. of their society.



F.JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE LINKING WORDS . (3 POINTS)
1. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the enviroment. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………........................
2. Some skilled workers emigrate .They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries. (therefore)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........................
3.We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbours. (so as not)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….........................



I I I. WRITING.
The editor of your school ,magazine is organising a competition on the importance of education in people’s lives. Write a short article about your experience as a student and the benefits you get from school in general.
(Approximately 250 words)


Here are some suggestions to help you.

- Your favourite school subjects/ the skills learnt
- Your school life experience (class/ schoolmates, teachers,relationships, projects, extra-curriccular activities , etc)
- Your future projects (carry on your sudies or look for a job)
- The effects of school or education on your own or your family’s life
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Answers:


COMPREHENSION
A.
1.Thanks to new technology people find more and more ways to expand their nework of friends.
2.because she sends so many messages.
3.a.they offer people an opportunity to present themselves in the way they want.
b. they can take their time planning their messages

B.
1.TRUE : we don’t have to spend ages planning an evening out
2.TRUE : Text messages and email also help Jane keep in touch with old schoolmates
3.FALSE : But no one ever did

C.
1. ………………..talking to each other.
2…………………email or text message her/ send her emails or messages.
3. ………………..that they use abbreviations.

D.
1 to expand
2.an opportunity

E.
1.My friends / Jane Adams+her friends

2.they : these forms of communication/ text messaging+ emails

3.this way of writing : text messaging

II. LANGUAGE

A. .whose/who/which ***
B. 1/people musn’t swim and fish in this lake .2/ Mrs Williams told the two students to stop arguing and listen to her. 3/ If only I had a web cam ***
C. 1. Had been living / met/will have been.***.
D. 1.looking forward 2/ turned down 3/ makes up ****
E/ empower/status/ development***
F.1. Many people still use plastic bags although they are dangerous for the environment
2. Some skilled aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their homecountries ; therefore,they emigrate.
3/ We rarely play music at night so as to disturb our neighbours. ( so as not)