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The document outlines the English composition exam for 2nde S students in Senegal, focusing on the topic of robots. It includes a reading comprehension section with vocabulary exercises, references, and true/false statements about robots, as well as linguistic tasks involving verb tenses and pronouns. Additionally, it provides a writing prompt for students to explore the impact of technology on society.

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Anglais 2S

The document outlines the English composition exam for 2nde S students in Senegal, focusing on the topic of robots. It includes a reading comprehension section with vocabulary exercises, references, and true/false statements about robots, as well as linguistic tasks involving verb tenses and pronouns. Additionally, it provides a writing prompt for students to explore the impact of technology on society.

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République Du Sénégal

Un Peuple – Un But – Une Foi


Ministère de l’Education nationale
INSPECTION D’ACADEMIE DE RUFISQUE
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COMPOSITIONS HARMONISEES DU 1er SEMESTRE 2024/2025

EPREUVE : Anglais CLASSE : 2nde S……… DUREE: 2h

TEXT: What are robots?


Robots are machines that can perform some human tasks or imitate some of the things that a
person can do. Robots come in different sizes and shapes. Few resemble humans, as is frequently
depicted in science fiction. Most are stationary machines with a single arm that lifts or moves
objects and uses tools. Robots are mechanical devices that operate automatically. They can
perform a wide variety of tasks that are repetitive and boring, difficult or too dangerous for
people to perform. Industrial robots efficiently complete routine tasks such as drilling, welding,
assembly, painting, and packaging. They are used in manufacturing, electronics assembly and
food processing.
A typical robot completes its task by following a set of specific instructions that tell it what and
how the job is to be completed. These instructions are programmed and stored in the robot’s
control centre, a computer. Engineers have also developed mobile robots with video cameras
for sight, and electronic sensors for touch. These new generation robots are controlled by both
their stored instructions (software programs) and by feedback that they receive from the sensors.
Such robots can be used on the ocean floor at depths man is unable to reach and in planetary
exploration and other scientific research.

From http://42 explore.com/robots. Htm


Student’s name: ……………………………………………. Class: 2nde S …….
I/ Reading comprehension:(7 marks)
A/ Vocabulary in context: (3 marks)
Com complete meaningfully the following passage by filling each gap with the appropriate word in
the box taken from the text.
feedback engineers dangerous robots

Today, people can work easily and quickly thanks to .................................., without them, it
would be very slow for …………………… to make cars. Additionally, people can avoid
doing ..................................... tasks which can affect their health and security.

B/ Reference (1 mark)
Read the text and say who or what do the following words refer to in the text?
1. They (They can perform): ........................................
2. It (that tell it): ...........................................................

C/ True or false (3 marks)


Read the text and say if the following statements are true or false. Justify your answers by
quoting relevant passages from the text.
1. All robots look like humans.
.............................................................................................................................................
2. Robots can perform tasks that can be risky for human beings.
................................................................................................................................................
3. Robots can’t work in deep water.
..............................................................................................................................................

II/ Linguistic and communicative competence: (8 marks)


A/ Complete meaningfully the following passage using the appropriate tenses and forms of the
verbs. (2.5 marks)
A few years ago, people ...................................... (to invent) robots to perform some tasks and
improve their productivity. Engineers ………………… (make) the first real robot in 1961. It was
called Unimate. A robot ……………….. (be) a special kind of machine that moves and follows
instructions. Some robots look like humans, but most robots …………………. (not/do). In the
future, we will have even more robots and they …………….. (do) things that we can’t do.
B/ Use the correct pronouns to complete the passage meaningfully. (1,5 marks)
Over 2,000 years ago, Homer ………………. (where, who, whom) was a famous poet imagined
robots. But a robot is not just any machine, …………… (you, it, they) is a special kind of machine.
Some robots can even recognize words, ………………….. (it, he, they) can be used to help
answer telephone calls.

C/ Complete the following dialogue by using the right questions, tags, and answers.
Abdou and Matar are friends they are talking about the advantages and drawbacks of robots.
(4 marks)
Abdou: Hello my friend! ............................. doing at the moment?
Matar: I’m watching videos about drones and robots.
Abdou: ......................... are you interested in robots?
Matar: Because they can help explore, exploit and develop some areas.
Abdou: But robots have some drawbacks, .............................. (have they?/haven’t they/don’t
they)?
Matar: Yes, they do.
Abdou: It’s because of robots that some people have lost their jobs, haven’t they?
Matar: yes, ...................................
Abdou: In some areas, robots will never replace human beings.

III/ Writing (5 marks)


choose one topic and write about 10 lines on it.
Topic one: Write a letter to the President explaining him, how technologies like robots and
artificial intelligence can help develop our country?
Topic two: Musa is trying to convince his friend, Modu, to spend less time on social media. Write
their dialogue.

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