Second Exam of English

Dear Olivia, Hi, I hope you all are doing well! You have asked me about my memories when I was a child. I am
really happy to send you this letter about my childhood. When I was a kid, I was a calm, kind, and very shy girl. My
family and I lived in a small village in Washington. I used to play the piano, read books, and sometimes watch
cartoons with my brothers. At the weekend, we used to go to our grandmother's house. We cannot forget those
moments we spent there. We really enjoyed our time because our grandmother used to tell us funny jokes. Besides,
we used to go on long walks around the countryside where we saw amazing sightseeing and met kind people.
In addition, one of my best souvenirs was my first day at school. I was about six years old when my father took
me to school for the first time. I was so excited but a little bit stressed since all the children were unknown to me.
After a short time, the teacher welcomed us and invited everyone to introduce themselves. Then, we knew each
other, and we enjoyed playing different games that the teacher had prepared for us. It was a great day that I will
never forget. My childhood was really wonderful and simple. These memories fill my heart with joy and happiness.
It was one of the best moments of my life.
Yours truly, Emily

Part One: 14 pts.

A/ Reading Comprehension: Read the text then do the following activities (7 pts.)
Activity One (2 pts.): Choose the correct answer.
- The text is: ………………………
a) an email b) an article c) a letter d) a paragraph
- Emily felt ………………………when she went to school for the first time.
a) Shy b) stressed c) excited d) excited and stressed
Activity Two (3 pts.): Answer the questions.
1 - What was Emily like?
………………………………………………….
2 - What did she use to do when she was a child?
………………………………………………….………………………………………………….
3 - What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
Us → ………………………
We → ………………………

Activity Three (2 pts.)

a) Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
- favourite = ………………. - animated = ……………….

b) Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
- remember # ………………. - stay #……………….

Mastery of Language (7 pts.)

Activity One (2 pts.): Spot the mistakes and correct them.
I remember when I was a children. I was played with toys and cars .I didn’t liked to share my toys with the
Others. I were selfish and messy, but now I am totally different.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Activity Two (3 pts.): Put the verbs between brackets into the correct form.
"I have a few childhood memories that I never (to forget)……………………………… . One such moment was
when my parents surprised me with a trip to Disneyland. It (To be) ……………. my first time going, and I was so
excited to visit Disneyland. We (to spend) ………………….. the whole day exploring the different rides and
attractions. While we (to walk)…………………………, we (to meet) ………………………Mickey Mouse
himself."

Activity Three (3 pts.): Classify the following words according to their final /ed/ pronunciation.
Needed / used / cleaned / looked

/t/ /d/ /id/

Part Two: Integrated Situation (6 pts.)

Your friend Sarah asked you about your childhood memories. So, send her a letter (of 8 lines) in which you talk
about your different moments and things about your childhood.
Tell her about:
- Yourself and your personality features,
- Wonderful memories when you were younger.
- Sad memories, etc
Example:
Dear Sarah, I hope you're doing well! Thinking about my childhood brings back a mix of emotions. I was a
curious and playful child, always asking questions and exploring new things. Some of my best memories are of
summer evenings spent playing with friends, laughing until our stomachs hurt. I also remember the joy of my
birthday parties, surrounded by family and lots of cake!
But childhood wasn’t always happy—one of the saddest moments was saying goodbye to my best friend when
they moved to another city. I still remember the last day we spent together but we both knew things would never be
the same. Despite the ups and downs, those moments shaped who I am today.
Best regards,………………

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 Corection

Part One: 14 pts.

A/ Reading Comprehension: Read the text then do the following activities (7 pts.)
Activity One (2 pts.): Choose the correct answer.
- The text is: a letter
a) an email b) an article c) a letter d) a paragraph
- Emily felt excited and stressed when she went to school for the first time.
a) Shy b) stressed c) excited d) excited and stressed
Activity Two (3 pts.): Answer the questions.
1 - What was Emily like? = What kind of person was Emily ? (personality)
shee was a calm, kind, and very shy girl.
2 - What did she use to do when she was a child?
She used to play the piano, read books, and sometimes watch cartoons with her brothers.
3 - What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
Us → Emily and brothers
We → Emily and classmates.

Activity Three (2 pts.)

a) Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
- favourite = best - animated = Excited

b) Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
- remember # Forget - stay # Go

Mastery of Language (7 pts.)

Activity One (2 pts.): Spot the mistakes and correct them.
I remember when I was a children, I was played with toys and cars .I didn’t liked to share my toys with the others. I
were selfish and messy, but now I am totally different.
I remember when I was a child, I played with toys and cars .I didn’t like to share my toys with the others. I was
selfish and messy, but now I am totally different.

Activity Two (3 pts.): Put the verbs between brackets into the correct form.
"I have a few childhood memories that I (to forget) have never forgotten. One such moment was when my parents
surprised me with a trip to Disneyland. It (To be) was my first time going, and I was so excited to visit Disneyland.
We (to spend) spent the whole day exploring the different rides and attractions. While we (to walk) were walking,
we (to meet) met Mickey Mouse himself."
Activity Three (3 pts.): Classify the following words according to their final /ed/ pronunciation.
Needed / used / cleaned / looked

/t/ /d/ /id/

looked Used Needed
cleaned

Part Two: Integrated Situation (6 pts.)

Your friend Sarah asked you about your childhood memories. So, send her a letter (of 8 lines) in which you talk
about your different moments and things about your childhood.
Tell her about:
- Yourself and your personality features,
- Wonderful memories when you were younger.
- Sad memories, etc
Example:
Dear Sarah, I hope you're doing well! Thinking about my childhood brings back a mix of emotions. I was a
curious and playful child, always asking questions and exploring new things. Some of my best memories are of
summer evenings spent playing with friends, laughing until our stomachs hurt. I also remember the joy of my
birthday parties, surrounded by family and lots of cake!
But childhood wasn’t always happy—one of the saddest moments was saying goodbye to my best friend when
they moved to another city. I still remember the last day we spent together but we both knew things would never be
the same. Despite the ups and downs, those moments shaped who I am today.
Best regards,………………

Dear Sarah,
Thank you for asking about my childhood! I was a cheerful and energetic kid who loved being outdoors. I
enjoyed playing football with my friends and riding my bike around the neighborhood. I was also very curious and
always asking questions about everything! One of my best memories is the time I spent with my grandparents
during summer holidays. They told me amazing stories and taught me how to cook simple dishes. However, I also
remember feeling sad when I had to move to a new school and leave my old friends behind. It was difficult at the
beginning, but I eventually made new friends.
Childhood was a mix of laughter and tears, but it taught me so much.
Yours, …………………..
 Second term exam-4MS
Zohra Drif is a legendary freedom fighter. She was 19 when the Algerian Revolution broke out. She was
studying law at Algiers University when she joined the FLN and placed a bomb in a French Café. A year
after, she was arrested and condemned to 20 years of hard labor. She spent five years in prison before she
was finally released upon independence.
For nearly five years, she was the only Arab girl at the French primary school.
With her big braid among the Europeans girls. She completed those years as an excellent student with her
classmate Roselyne Garcia. They were dear friends until they reached the sixth grade exam. Zohra was the
first student whereas her best friend had failed. When they were heading home, Roselyne was crying so
Zohra tried to cheer her up and told her not to give up. Roselyne was not upset because of her failure but on
how to explain to her parents that an Arab girl passed unlike her.
Suddenly, Zohra realized that all her excellent marks, all her efforts to learn the French language and
culture and all her sincere feelings of friendship for Roselyne would never make her equal to the Europeans.
They would always see her as an “inferior Arab”.
Adapted from: “Inside the Battle of Algiers” by Zohra Drif
A/ Reading comprehension :(7 points)

Activity 01: Read the text then answer these questions : (2 points)

1- Who is Zohra Drif ? ………………………………………………………

2- Where did she place the bomb? ………………………………………………………
Activity 02: Say if these sentences are “True” or “False”. Correct the wrong ones. (3 points)
1- Zohra Drif didn’t go to the university. ………….
………………………………………………………
2- Zohra Drif was brilliant at school unlike her best friend. ………….
………………………………………………………
3- Roselyne was happy for her friend Zohra. ………….
………………………………………………………
Activity 03:
I find in the text words that are closest in meaning to:(1 point)
Captured = . . . . . . . . . . . Emotions= . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to: (1 point)
Worst≠ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior ≠ . ………………….
B/ Mastery of language (7 points)
Activity 01: Classify the following words with their prefix to get the opposite: (2 points)
Capable - possible – loyal- Kind

un in im dis
Activity 02: Put the verbs between brackets in the right form. (3points)
While the Algerians (to protest) ………………………….for their rights, the French army (to come)
………………..and (to arrest) many protestants.

Activity 03: Pick out from the text four verbs and complete the table according to the pronunciation of their
final –ed : (2 points)

/t/ /d/ /id/

……………….. ……………….. ………………..
……………….. ……………….. ………………..
Situation of integration: The Algerian revolution marked the birth of many revolutionists and freedom fighters.
Kateb Yacine was one of them.

- Use the following ID card to write a short biography about him.

Name: Kateb Yacine

Date of birth: August 2nd, 1929.
Place of birth: Constantine, Algeria.
Personality features: Courageous, active and perseverant.
Job: Writer, poet and novelist.
-May 8th, 1945: participate in the demonstrations of Setif.
-May 11th, 1945: arrested for two months.
Achievements: published several novels and plays. “Nedjma” 1956.
Date of death: October 28th, 1989·
Place of death: Grenoble, France.

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Correction
A/ Reading comprehension :(7 points)

Activity 01: Read the text then answer these questions : (2 points)
1- Who is Zohra Drif ? Zohra Drif is a legendary freedom fighter.
2- Where did she place the bomb? She placed the bomb in a French café.
Activity 02: Say if these sentences are “True” or “False”. Correct the wrong ones. (3 points)
4- Zohra Drif didn’t go to the university. False
She was studying law at Algiers University.
5- Zohra Drif was brilliant at school unlike her best friend. True
………………………………………………………
6- Roselyne was happy for her friend Zohra. False
Roselyne was sad for her friend Zohra .

Activity 03:
I find in the text words that are closest in meaning to:(1 point)
Captured = arrested Emotions= Feelings .
I find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to: (1 point)
Worst≠ Best . Superior ≠ Inferior

B/ Mastery of language (7 points)

Activity 01: Classify the following words with their prefix to get the opposite: (2 points)
Capable - possible – loyal- Kind

un in im dis
unkind incapable impossible disloyal

Activity 02: Put the verbs between brackets in the right form. (3points)
While the Algerians (to protest) were protesting for their rights, the French army (to come) came and (to arrest)
arrested many protestants.

Activity 03: Pick out from the text four verbs and complete the table according to the pronunciation of their
final –ed : (2 points)

/t/ /d/ /id/

Passed Joined arrested
tried
Situation of integration: The Algerian revolution marked the birth of many revolutionists and freedom fighters.
Kateb Yacine was one of them.

- Use the following ID card to write a short biography about him.

Name: Kateb Yacine

Date of birth: August 2nd, 1929.
Place of birth: Constantine, Algeria.
Personality features: Courageous, active and perseverant.
Job: Writer, poet and novelist.
-May 8th, 1945: participate in the demonstrations of Setif.
-May 11th, 1945: arrested for two months.
Achievements: published several novels and plays. “Nedjma” 1956.
Date of death: October 28th, 1989·
Place of death: Grenoble, France.

The Algerian revolution marked the birth of many revolutionists and freedom fighters. Kateb
Yacine was one of them. He was born on August 2nd, 1929 in Constantine, Algeria. He was a
Courageous, active and perseverant man.
On May 8th, 1945, Kateb Yacine participated in the demonstrations of Setif. As a result, on May 11th,
1945, He was arrested for two months. He was also a great (brilliant/prominent) writer, poet and
novelist. He published several novels and plays like “Nedjma” in 1956. This great novelist died on
October 28th, 1989 in Grenoble, France.
Overall, Kateb Yacine had mighty achievements. He sacrificed with his soul to see his homeland free. He
really deserves all the worth and esteem.