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1) The document is an English exam containing reading comprehension questions about a passage on science and inventions. 2) The passage discusses how the word "science" comes from the Latin word for "knowledge" and that science has been very important for human progress. It notes that while most inventions come from systematic research, some like penicillin were accidental discoveries. 3) The reading comprehension questions test understanding of details from the passage like what "science" means in Latin, whether all inventions are accidental, and how Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. There are also exercises on vocabulary, punctuation, and rearranging sentences.

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1AS 3rd Term Exam of English

1) The document is an English exam containing reading comprehension questions about a passage on science and inventions. 2) The passage discusses how the word "science" comes from the Latin word for "knowledge" and that science has been very important for human progress. It notes that while most inventions come from systematic research, some like penicillin were accidental discoveries. 3) The reading comprehension questions test understanding of details from the passage like what "science" means in Latin, whether all inventions are accidental, and how Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. There are also exercises on vocabulary, punctuation, and rearranging sentences.

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name…………………………

class……………
English Final Exam
(may,2014)
Part One. Reading (15pts)
A/ Comprehension and Interpretation(8pts)
Read the text carefully and do the activities.

The word ‘Science’ is derivative of the Latin word ‘Scientia’ which means knowledge.
Science is probably the most important and helpful subject of study for human race. Inventions
and discoveries are generally the direct result of a systematic research work. On certain
occasions ,however, inventions are a chance event. For instance, Sir Alexander Fleming
accidentally discovered Penicillin when he was attempting to study a bacteria. Some inventions
were silly, but even those which were not successful contributed too much to scientific
development. Each invention shed some light on the good intention of the inventors and their
quest to improve the quality of life.
(adapted from ‘famous scientists’ about.com)
1-Circle the right answer. The text is (1pt)
a-narrative. b-descriptive . c- expository.

2-Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE according to the text ?(2pts)
a-‘Science ’means knowledge…………………………………
b- All inventions and discoveries are a chance of event…………………………..
c-Sir Alexander Fleming planned his discovery……………………………
d-Unsuccessful inventions did not contribute to scientific development…………………..

3-Answer the following questions according to the text.(2pts)


a-What does the Latin word ‘Science ’mean ? ……………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b-Are all inventions and discoveries a chance event ? ………………………………………..

c-How did Sir Alexander Fleming discover Penicillin ? ……………………………………..


…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text ?(1.5 pt)
he=………………….., those=……………………, their=…………………

6- Find in the text words which are closest in meaning to the following (1.5 pt)
a- Consequence=……………….. ,b-foolish=……………….. c-to better=…………………
B/ Text Exploration(7pts)

1-Supply punctuation and capitals where necessary.(1pt)


in 1885 louis pasteur discovered the vaccine against rabies
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2-Complete the table.(1.5pts)


Noun ……………………. energy …………………….
Adjective inventive …………………….. Developing

3-Complete sentence (b) to mean the same as sentence(a) (1.5 pts)

1-a-‘We can change the world’, the scientist said.


b-The scientist said that………………………………………………………………………..

2-a-Scientists work very hard ;as a result, they are always inventing and discovering new
things.
b-…………………………………………………….because…………………………… ….

3-a-90% of people are against deforestation .


b-…………………………people are against deforestation.

4-Re-order the following sentences to get a coherent paragraph.(2pts)


……..a-Thanks to their inventions and discoveries,
……..b-and work in easier and safer conditions.
……..c-Scientists play an important role in the life of people.
……..d-we have the possibility to eat better, have a sounder health

5-Underline the silent letter in each of the following words. (1 pt)


Wheel - Knowledge - Column - Transport.

Part Two. Written Expression (5pts)


Choose ONE topic.

Topic1 . Inventions are important in our daily life, but they have many disadvantages . Write
a paragraph about the advantages and the disadvantages of inventions . Give examples.

Topic 2. Using the following notes ,write the biography of Alexander Fleming.
 1881 - date of birth
 1894 -to go to London to study
 1902 - to go medical school in London University .
 1924 - to become a professor of bacteriology.
 1928 – to discover Penicillin.
 1955 – to die.

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