Ahmadi-Educational area

Omar Bin-Alkhatab Secondary

English Department

OVER TO YOU
Grade (12)

First Term
MODULE (I) & MODULE (II)

PREPARED BY
STAFF MEMEBERS

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I. Vocabulary
A-Choose the right answer from a, b, c and d:
1-Drivers who speed should receive a severe..
a- famine

b- grievance

c- penalty

d- judiciary

2-The committee have to prepare .progress reports.

a- guilty

b- fake

c- hard-pressed

d- periodic

3-Please that all travelers must have a valid passport.

a- note

b- pose

c- avoid

d- afford

4-I cant manage Thursday. Can we meet on Friday ?

a- regardless

b- ultimately

c- unfortunately

d- instead

5-I like to live near the beach but it's so that you could hardly breathe.
a- humid

b- unproductive

c- intrinsic

d- unwarranted

6-Be careful while driving. The .. is thick and foggy.

a- equator

b- atmosphere

c- machinery

d- logger

7-The programme aims to provide help to people in

a- wood pulp

b- proportion

c-offence

d-crisis

8-Floods a big part of the city and thousands were made homeless.
a- grazed

b- concurred

c- reclaimed

d- washed away

9-Drivers are warned to take extra care in pouring rain as it makes the roads extremely
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a- treacherous
b- reticent
c- dire
d- arid
10-He works as a ; that is why he does not earn much money.
a- stem

b- preservation

c- recompense

d- logger

11-There are plans to our spending due to the financial crisis.

a-curtail

b-erode

c-cultivate

d-precipitate

12-We haven`t had weather as such. It has grown , chilly and unbearable.
a-harsh

b-productive

c-extravagant

d-incapable

13-After a heated discussion, we decided tothe committee recommendations.

a-misbehave

b-reprocess

c-donate

d-implement

14-There is considerable in his style of writing.

a- aftermath

b- campaign

c- diversity
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d- legislation

15. There are no plans to more troops to the area.

a- emigrate

b- reside

c- rent

d- deploy

16.My hearing isn't as as it used to be simply because I`m getting old.

a- acute

b- carnivorous

c- illegitimate

d- damp

17. The majority of people support the plans to build a new airport.
a-prohibitively

b- vociferously

c- commercially

d- compassionately

18.The of ones family must be their first concern.

a-welfare

b- machinery

c- jury

d- speed

19.He got bored with the topic and considered it to search.

a-worthless

b- invisible

c- tolerant

d- legal

20.Traffic rules need to be strictly if we really want to reduce auto accidents.

a-proved

b- sued

c- prosecuted

d- enforced

21.The police eventually found most of the stolen

a-consultation

b- property

c- duration

d- violence

B- Fill in the spaces with words from the list below :

empathy- incapable voluntary - over the top- compassionatelyover the hill- frail- avert - in leaps and bounds- campaign

22-She is totally..of teaching her children so she `s decided to hire a governess.

23- He looks old and .. Surely he deserves our respect and sympathy.
24- It is important to have deep..with the refugees living in subzero
temperatures.
25- Ahmed's English has improved this year.
26- He smiled, which helped alleviate my suffering.
27- In a few weeks, the posters will be everywhere.
28- Nowadays, more and more young people are doing work for a charity.
29- He recently turned 40, but he seems
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B-Fill in the spaces with words from the list below :

hibernate- stem- timid- solitary- carnivorous- unsanctioned- trespass on- bountyburgeoning- consensus- vociferously- dearth-

30-We have to tell students they may not all agree, but they must come to a general..
31-Members of parliament..agreed to the new laws imposed on smoking.
32- Not all animals migrate orduring the winter.
33-So many . animals eat their prey alive.
34-The Internet can be of great benefit when there is a/an..of reliable
information on a topic.
35-Everybody rushed to the dinner table although there was a/an..of food.
36- A/ An..population means that more houses and jobs should be there.
37-Tigers are ..animals while lions are sociable.
38-Many people are of the opinion that school cameras will students`
privacy and freedom.
39-He was found guilty of possessing anfirearm.

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II. Grammar
A- Choose the most correct answer from a, b, c, and d
1. The first half of the game was very exciting the second.
a- whereas

b- instead of

c- in comparison with

d- so

2. They`ve been living without electricity two weeks now.

a- since

b- for

c- ago

d- yet

3. Parents want to help their children butthey've to help them to

learn on their own.
a- whereas

b- instead of

c- in comparison with

d- on the other hand

4. He has been in the City Council the year one.

a- since
b- for
c- ago

d- yet

5. her sister, Sally is a rather shy child.

a-But
b-Despite
c- Although

d-Unlike

6. Don`t go any closer. The dog very dangerous.

a- can`t be
b- might have been
c- might be

d- must

7. I always get up early I can catch the school bus.

a- to
b- so that
c- so as to
d- because of
8. Now I can walk to work going by my car.
a- Although
b- in comparison
c- instead of

d- Despite

9. Travelling abroad offers.unique opportunity to master the language.

a- an
b-a
c- the
d- no article
10. the thick fog, I arrived just in time for the meeting.
a- Although
b- However
c- Because

d- Despite

B- Do as required between brackets:

1. The police have worked hard on this case, ?
( Add a tag question)
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2. We called a service engineer to mend the lift.
( Change focus )
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3. The children ate their dinner in no time, ?

( Add a tag question)

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4. We need lots of money to restore the fort.

( Change focus )

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5. The team performed very badly in the final.

( Make a question )

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6- They brought up this issue during the meeting.

( Change into passive )

7- Nada and Hamad are equally brilliant at playing the piano.

(asas)

8- He didn`t pass his driving test because he was under a lot of stress.
If he hadn`t been under a lot of stress ,( complete )
9- I don`t speak English fluently.
I wish( Complete )
10-She went to the bank to get some money.
. ( so that )
11-Tom is likely to move to play for a European club. His contract expires next week.
( Join with a relative pronoun )
12-He took a taxi because the school bus ( go )..( correct )
13-Dad has been in bed for four hours now.

(Make a question )

C- Correct the underlined mistakes in the following sentences:

1. She used to walking to school instead of take the bus.
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2. I don't know who to go at the weekend. It depends in the weather.

3. They haven`t eat since yesterday, so they can`t be very hungry.

4. His car drove smooth after the mechanic fix the engine.

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5. If Tom work hard, he will passed his exams easily.

6. I wish people will stop drop litter.

7. Last night`s episode is thrilling. I wish I hadn`t miss it.

8. My brother which is a doctor have made up his mind to travel to England.

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9. She is studying English since three years now.
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10- I hesitated before phone him. I thought he might have be asleep.

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11- Sara feel worried because she had never see snow before.

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12- He eat sensibly to he can lose weight.

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13- Vitamin C provide some protection on minor illnesses.

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14- A series of meetings were hold to teach employees how to improve his

organizational skills.
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15- People have always been interested on how life in earth began.

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16- The cinema is usually full with people in the weekend.

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III. Language Functions

A--Write what you would say in the following situations:
1. A journalist is asking you about your opinion concerning experimentation with
animals.
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2. Your teacher has invited you to talk about your future ambitions.

3. One of your friends wants to borrow KD 100 from you to buy PS4!

4. While watching you favourite show, your dad asks you to do your homework.

5. Your friend is laughing at somebody elses mistake!

6. A cigarette advert on TV says Smoke our packet, have a pretty life.

7. The school holidays start soon, the family doesn't know where to go.

8. Your friend is of the opinion that the advantages of mobile phones outweigh the
disadvantages.

9. You regret not applying to a university abroad.

10.You are complaining about people not observing traffic rules.

11.Your friend asks whether or not you mind if they smoke.

12.A friend says newspapers report the current events as fairly and fully as possible

13-Your sister always prefers food with much chilli.

B-Supply the missing parts of the following one theme mini dialogues:
Receptionist : Good evening, sir! ?
You

: I want a single room overlooking the swimming pool.

Receptionist : You know it`s summer time. Anyhow, I`ll try my

best.
You

:Please, see what you can do for me.

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Saleh : Would you like to go with me to the Avenues tonight?

Hadi :
Saleh : Why? We won't be late. I need your help to buy a new jacket.
Hadi :
Interviewer : Let`s get started. Why did you apply here? Kuwait has many
daily newspapers to choose from.
Interviewee :
Interviewer :Well, We'll be making a selection in a couple of days and will call you
one way or the other.
Interviewee :
You

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Your friend : You can do like me; travel to the UK for a few months to improve your
English.
You

: Can we do it together and take some English courses?

Your friend :

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Unit 1
Answer the following questions in Meaningful sentences:
1-A society without laws cannot survive. To what extent do you agree to this statement?
Give reasons.

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2- How can we teach children to respect the law?

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3- In your opinion, how best can we stop motorists from breaking speed limits in
residential areas?

4-In your view, why is computer crime on the increase?

5-What is the main purpose of sending people to prison: to punish them, or to protect
society? Give reasons.

6- How do Islamic values influence the system of laws in Kuwait?

7- What makes computer crime more difficult to solve than traditional crime?

8- In your opinion, what laws need to be enforced to prevent computer crimes?

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9- Do you think people should solve minor issues in court? Why or why not?

10- How else could people solve minor disagreements?

11-Why do you think many people are for litigation?

12- Why do criminals use the Internet to communicate with each other?

Unit 2
1-People migrate for different reasons. Explain. (Why do people leave their home
countries?)
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2- How has Kuwait provided a good home for skilled workers?

3-Why do animals and birds migrate?

4-Do animals and people migrate for the same reasons? Justify your answer.

5-What do you think can be done to persuade the brilliant minds not to leave their home
countries?

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6-What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of migration?

7-Animal migration is part of the process of adaptation. Explain?

Unit 3
1-People throughout the world share various human values. Why do you think they are
important?

2-Why do you think charity organizations are usually established?

3- Would you want to volunteer for a charity? Why or why not?

4-Why do you think charitable work is done by an NGO , rather than the government?

5-Even a small donation can do a lot of good. Discuss.

6-What qualities should a volunteer have?

7-What activities are usually done by volunteers/ a charity?

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8- What benefits do volunteers usually gain from helping the needy?

9- What is compassion? Suggest some ways in which it can be expressed.

10- Many people don`t seem to have grasped the true meaning of freedom. Discuss.

11- Why do you think many countries have legislation?

12- What is tolerance? How do you think it can be promoted?

13- By compassion we make others` misery our own, and so, by relieving them, we relieve
ourselves also. Explain this quote.

14- What do you think can be done to encourage people to donate to a charity?

15- Given the chance to take part in a charitable project, what would you choose? Why?

16- What do you think are the qualities of a successful diplomat?

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17- Being a diplomat, how best would you serve your country?

Unit 4
1-Desertification is a spreading phenomenon. What do you think causes it??

2- In your view, what are the bad effects of desertification?

3- We are accountable for the damage done to Earth. Discuss. (How does man affect the
environment negatively)?

4-What do you think can be done so that desert areas can become green?

5- In your opinion, why is deforestation harmful?

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6- Why are forests being destroyed?

7- How does the rainforest play a vital role in controlling the world climate?

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8- Suggest some ways in which we can stop desertification.

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9- What do you think causes an increased water shortage?

10- What do you suggest should be done to reduce water usage?( Suggest some ways
in which we can consume less water in our day-to day lives.)

11- Water preservation is a challenge. How can we raise public awareness of this issue?

12- Why do we need to curtail water consumption?

Unit 5
1-Recycling is becoming such an important issue for many countries. What does it mean?
what waste products/ materials can be recycled?

2-There is a crying need for recycling . Why do you think it is very important?

3-How does recycling paper, for example, benefit such a country as Kuwait?

4-How seriously do you think people take the problem of waste and recycling?

5- Recycling paper saves trees How far is it true? Why?

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6- Why do you think lots of people are against burying old paper or burning it?

7- In your view, how can we persuade people to recycle household rubbish?

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8- From your point of view, what are the problems with recycling?

9- What do you think is meant by green waste? How can it be recycled?

Unit 6
1-There are many endangered species . What should we do to protect them?

2-Many animals are endowed with features that make them able to avoid their enemies.
Discuss

3-It has been observed that plants promote thinking and creativity. Discuss.

4-Plants defend themselves against their enemies differently. Explain.

5- Why do you think plants can be beneficial to human beings?

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6- Which plant do you think has the best chance of surviving animal attacks? Why?

7- Humans pose the biggest threat to animals. Do you agree? Why or why not?

8- Many plant and animal species are facing extinction. Give reasons.

9- Why are many people very much against the cutting down of trees?

10- Are you for or against building new houses on local wetlands? Why?

11- Why do you think it is important to protect rare plants?

12- Are you in favour of or against land reclamation? Give reasons.

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Literature Time:" Henry V" by William Shakespeare

Episode 1
Write meaningful sentences for each question:
1- In your opinion, what makes a good leader?

2- What is really the role of a king's advisor?

3- What would happen if a king or a leader is surrounded by a handful of dishonest

advisors?

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4- What do you think is the role of ambassadors?

5- What makes a country go to war against another?

6- Wars end up with bad consequences. Explain.

7- In your opinion, what preparations should be made before waging a war?

8- From your point of view, how could war be avoided?

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9- What do you think would be a just punishment for treachery?

Episode 2
1-There is a fine line between self-confidence and arrogance. Discuss.

2- There is a link between age and being wise. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons
( Why should we listen to old people? )

3- What should you do before making a fateful decision?

4- What should a leader do when his country faces a threat?

5- Peace or war is a life and death decision. Which would you choose if it were up to you?
Why?

6- Going to war is not that easy decision. Why?

7- What is bad about being over confident?

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Episode 3
1-What do you think are the purposes of giving a rhetorical speech?

2- It takes more than just being well armed to win a war.Explain.

3- How should a warrior be?

4- Even in wars, there are some rules to respect. Discuss.

5-Many things can be done to boost soldiers' moral. Discuss.

Episode 4
1-What orders do you think soldiers must abide by in wartime?

2-In your opinion, what may cause weakness within an army?

3-From your own point of view, how should one react under provocation?

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4-How do you think civilians should be treated in wartime?

5-Is it right for soldiers who violate war rules to be executed on the battlefield? Give
reasons.

Episodes 5 and 6
1-If you want peace, prepare for war. Discuss.

2-What is the difference between a king and a common man?

3- Why do you think army commanders and officers should check on soldiers every now
and again?

4- What makes a captain or an army commander very popular with their soldiers?

5- When honour is at stake everything should be risked to protect it. Explain.

6- What are the qualities of a good soldier?

7- Kings shoulder heavy responsibilities towards their subjects. Explain.

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8- Many soldiers on the field have the wish to be back home. Do you agree to this action?
Why or why not?

9-Brilliant leadership is the key to victory. Discuss (Many factors can help towards
achieving a military victory. Explain. )

10- Suggest some ways in which a war between two countries may come to an end.

11-In war, there are no winners but all are losers. Discuss.

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1-Migration of many brilliant Arab minds is on the increase. Plan and write a
report of (14 sentences/160 words) , tackling the following ideas:

What causes some great minds to migrate.

What should be done to convince them to serve their home countries.
What would you do if you were one of them?

Outline
Introduction:

Body:

Conclusion:

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Topic

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2-Water has the power to move millions of people. People fight over it. And all
people, everywhere and everyday need it. Plan and write a report of (14 sentences/160
words), tackling the following ideas:
-The importance of water.
-What causes water shortage.
-What to do to raise people awareness of this issue.
-How we can help towards water preservation.

Outline
Introduction:

Body:

Conclusion:

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Topic

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3-The man that doesn`t fear punishment, little regards crime Plan and write a
report of (14 sentences/160 words) ,making use of the following ideas:
- Importance of law abiding.
- Causes of crime
- How best to fight it.
- What to do for laws to become more effective.

Outline
Introduction:

Body:

Conclusion:

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4- Plant A Tree and do something to SAVE your Earth, to SAVE your Future and to
SAVE your Kids . Plan and write a report of (14 sentences/160 words), dwelling on
the following ideas :
-The cutting down of trees for illegitimate reasons.
-Importance of trees.
-Ways of encouraging vegetation.

Outline
Introduction:

Body:

Conclusion:

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1- The following bar chart shows the number of threatened species in 2000/2011.
Analyze the data included in a 14- sentence report.

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2- The following bar chart shows deforestation rates in some countries,2000-2005.

Analyze the data included in a 14- sentence report.

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4-The following pie chart shows the top twenty countries found to have the most
cybercrime. Describe the data included in a 14- sentence report.

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6-The bar chart below displays the amounts of waste recycled in 2007-2008 in
comparison with 2010-2011. Explain the data included in a 14- sentence report.

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VI-Reading Comprehension & Summary making

Read the following passage carefully, then answer the questions below:
Communication by television has been one-way since its beginning. However, the
television watcher will soon be able to talk back. Two way television is now a possibility,
making electronic communication a goal for the future. Because of computers and cable
television, the members of the audience will soon be more than watchers. They will be able
to do more than choose their programs. They will also be able to give feedback on them.
Two-way TV is not a dream. The hardware for such a two-way system already exists. For
example, the cable television systems that are spreading rapidly connect stations and
television sets. The same equipment can be used to return information.
One experimental group of cable-television watchers is called Qube( pronounced like
cube) in Columbus, Ohio. Qube has thirty channels. Members pay for what they watch.
The choice of programs includes everything from sports to children's shows, from TV
games to anthropology. Most importantly, however, the viewers can talk back. A book sized box of buttons makes it possible. For example, after a program, the announcer might
ask for the opinion of the audience. The audience can respond by pushing buttons. Almost
instantly, the data are analyzed, and the viewers see the results on their TV sets.
A nationwide Qube system would have many uses. Government leaders could use it to
get feedback from the people. It could even be used for voting. Furthermore, teachers in
television classrooms could communicate with their unseen students. A television
communication system would have a great influence on a country. For example, after a talk
about a new product, an announcer could ask the audience for opinions .Would they buy the
product? During a talk by a government leader, the announcer could ask the audience to talk
back.
The communication-computer system is possible because of glass. The same material
that is used in windows can carry information. Glass strings as fine as hair are being used in
telephone wires. One glass string, which now carries only telephone signals, could connect
a house to a central computer bank. Many different kinds of information could also travel
on it .All of the telephone messages, a number of TV shows , and computer services could
flow through the glass at the same time. The home TV screen could act like a computer
cathode ray tube. It could give any information that had been stored in it. For example,
instead of an advertisement in the newspaper , a supermarket could put an ad on the
computer. The person at home could ask the system for the ad, read it ,and order groceries
all at one time. The television set could connect a person to all other parts of the world .
Out of all these dreams of progress, there comes one question. Is this what people need
and want? With a Qube system, a person might not need to leave the TV set. What would
happen to society.

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A) From a ,b ,c, and d, choose the correct answer:

1- The word " it " in paragraph ( 3 ) refers to . .
a- feedback
b- a nationwide Qube system .
c- television.
d- a new product.
2- The main idea of paragraph ( 1 ) is ......................................... .. .
a- communication is fast .
b- electronic communication is good .
c- a two-way television communication is possible.
d- people don't need to talk.
3- The best title for this text is . . .
a- "Qube system"
b-" Computer Services "
c- "One-way Television"
d- "TV Advertisements "
4- The word anthropology in paragraph 2 means:
a- The study of mental functions and behaviours.
b- The study of human race and its culture.
c- The study of plants.
d- The study of danimals.
B) With reference to the passage ,answer the following questions:
4- How will the audience become more than watchers?

5- In what way will supermarkets and advertisers benefit from the new system?

6- What is the equipment needed for the new system?

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Summary Making
With reference to paragraph 4 and in four sentences of your own, state how glass can
be used to carry information.

VII-Translation.
A) Translate the following into good Arabic:
A nationwide Qube system would have many uses. Government leaders could use it to
get feedback from the people. It could even be used for voting. Furthermore, teachers in
television classrooms could communicate with their unseen students. After a talk about a
new product, an announcer could ask the audience for opinions .Would they buy the
product?

B) Translate the following into good English:

:
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