TEXT : Dear,Samira
Mourad and I are having couscous on Friday afternoon.It makes us very happy if you could come.We’re waiting for you and all the members of your family.
Yours,Dalila
Activity one : Read the text and answer the following questions : (5pts)
1-Who sends this message ? ………………………………..
2-Who is the receiver ? ………………………………….
3-What are Mourad and Dalila having on Friday afternoon ? ………………………………………………..
4-Find an adjective which means « glad » , « content » in the text. ………………………….
5-Identify the type of Dalila’s message. …………………………………
Activity two : Turn the following sentences to formal .(2pts)
1- Can you repeat the question ? …………………………………………………………………………….
2- Sorry, I haven’t understood. …………………………………………………………………………….
Activity three : Turn the following sentences into INTERROGATIVE FORM.(3pts)
1-Adel invited his friends. ………………………………………………………………….
2-Mr.Black is generous. ………………………………………………………………….
3-They like telling jokes. …………………………………………………………………
Activity four : Match these comments to their replies.(4pts)
Sorry.Could you spell your name ? How do you you ?
How do you do Yes, of course.
Could I leave a message ? Yes, I.B.R.A.H.I.M.
Is Mr.Ramdani here ? I’m sorry but he’s away this week.
Activity five : Written expression.(6pts)
Write a short paragraph about a funny character you know.Talk about his or her physical appearance and personality and what does she and he like doing.
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Level: 3AM
Zaki Mahmoud is an Egyptian young boy. He is 14. He studies in middle school, year 3. He is quite tall for his age. He is 1.70 m. He is a tall slim boy with short dark hair and dark eyes. Zaki is generally calm but not timid. He likes meeting people and discussing with them.
Zaki likes sport very much and he is very fond of basketball. He wants to join a local basketball club but he must write an application letter.
Zaki ****s in a small town in the north of Egypt with his parents and his two sisters.
Part One (14 pts)
Section One: Reading Comprehension. (7pts)
A/Read the text and write ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Not mentioned’. (3pts)
Zaki goes to middle school.
Zaki was born in January.
Zaki has got one sister and one brother.
B/ Read the text and answer the following questions. (2pts)
1. Does Zaki like talking to people?
2. Is he interested in sport?
C/ 1.Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1pt)
thin = quiet =
2.Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following: (1pt)
easygoing ***8800; big ***8800;
Section Two: Mastery of Language. (7pts)
A/ Order the following words to get coherent sentences.(2pts)
am / in / chess / I / . / interested / playing /
of / you / ? / volleyball / Are / fond /
B/ Fill in the gaps with: in – on – at. (3pts)
Zaki started practising basketball ……… September. He practices ……… Monday and Wednesday. He starts after school and finishes ……… 6.30 pm.
C/Classify these words according to their vowel sound. (2pts)
slim – meeting – ****s – people
/i:/ see
/I/ his
Section Three: Written Expression. (6pts)
Zaki wants to join a local basketball club. Help him to write an application letter.
Dear …………,
I would ….
I look forward to receiving a positive reply.
Yours sincerely,
Zaki Mahmoud
Level: 3AM
DEPARTURE BOARD
FLT
TIME
ACTUAL
GATE
DESTINATION
AF 548
7:30
7:30
09
Cairo
AC 135
8:00
8:30
12
London
AA 360
9:15
CANCELLED
23
Marseille
BC 812
10:00
10:00
24
Tunis
Part One (14 pts)
Section One: Reading Comprehension. (7pts)
A/Read the text and write ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Not mentioned’. (3pts)
1. The flight at half past seven is to Cairo.
2. The flight to London is on time.
3. The flight to Tunis arrives at 11:00.
B/ Read the text and answer the following questions. (2pts)
1. Is the flight to Cairo delayed?
2. What time is the flight to London?
C/Find in the departure board words that are opposite in meaning to the following: (2pts)
arrival ***8800; on time ***8800;
Section Two: Mastery of Language. (7pts)
A/ Supply the right punctuation and capital letters where necessary. (2pts)
the flight from algiers to rabat is at 10:30
B/ Order the following words to get coherent sentences.(3pts)
1. you / fasten / seat / Would / ? / please / your / seat belt /
2. mind / your / ? / Do / off / you / turning / mobile / , / please /
3. offer / a / May / you / drink / ? / I /
C/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their vowels. (2pts)
but – glass – half – love
/A:/ car
/V/ run
Part Two (6 pts)
Written Expression
Your Egyptian pen friend sent you this e-mail:
From: ……………..*************
To: ……………***********
Dear friend,
How are you? The winter holidays are not very far. With my family, we are going to travel to Turkey. And you, what are you going to do next winter holidays? Send me an e-mail and tell me about it.
Love,
Zaki
Use the following clues to write an e-mail:
ü next winter holidays
ü visit Hammamat, in Tunisia
ü plane
ü hotel
ü photos
ü souvenirs
Level: 3AM
Next winter holidays Salim is going to Cherchell. His friend Karim invited him to spend three days with him. The two friends have prepared a lot of activities to do, so they are going to be very busy. Salim is going on December 25th in the morning. He is going by bus. The first day they are visiting the Roman ruins, the museum and the old part of the city. There are a lot of Roman ruins in Cherchell. A long time ago, the Romans came to Cherchell and stayed there for many years. They called it “Cesaree”. Today it is called Cherchell.The second day they are going to the forest and they are organizing a picnic with some friends. The third and last day Salim is doing some shopping in the old market. He is buying some presents for his family and some souvenirs of Cherchell. He is coming back home on December 28th in the morning.
Section One: Reading Comprehension. (7pts)
A/ Read the text and answer these questions. (2pts)
What is Salim doing next holidays?
Are there Roman ruins in Cherchell?
B/ Write “True” or “False”. Correct the wrong statement. (3pts)
Salim was invited by Karim.
The two friends planned many things to do.
Salim is returning home on December 25th.
C/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to: (1pt)
many = returning =
Find in the text word that are opposite in meaning to: (1pt)
new ***8800; last ***8800;
Section Two: Mastery of Language. (7pts)
A/ Match the sentences in column A with their functions in column B. (2pts)
column A
column B
1.Would you please fill this form?
2.Can I use your calculator?
3.Why don’t we go fishing this afternoon?
4.May I get you a soda?
a)Suggesting
b)Requesting politely
c)Offering
d)Asking for permission
B/ Choose the right word to complete this short text. (2pts)
Julie is an air hostess. She always works (in – on – at) a plane. She helps the passengers, serves them and asks them politely to fasten (their – them – they) seat belts and turn (of – off – on) their mobiles. Today she is flying (at – in – to) Geneva.
C/ Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (3pts)
This weekend we are very busy at home. I (to clean) the garden. My two brothers (to do) the shopping. My father (to repair) his car.
Section Three: Written Expression. (6pts)
Your classmate is travelling next holidays. You want to know where, when, how … he/she is travelling. Imagine a conversation between you and your classmate.
*Do not write names. Use A and B.
Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria
Ministry of Education
Level: 03 AM
First Term English Examination
Text:
Dear Ahmed,
I was very glad to receive your present. It was very nice and interesting. I was very delighted and I would like to thank you so much. It pleased all the family, especially, Eva.
She was attracted to the book about the Arabs during the Golden Age. It was very interesting. Arabs were generous and very hospitable. They were serious, strict and sincere. They liked helping the others. That’s why Eva was fascinated by their character.
I am waiting to hear from you soon,
Yours,
Peter.
PART ONE: ( 14 pts )
Section One: Reading Comprehension ( 08 pts )
A ) Read the text and answer the questions ( 06 Pts)
1. What kind is this text : an invitation – a thank you note – a sympathy message.
2. What was Ahmed’s present to Peter ?
3. Was Eva delighted for receiving the present ?
4. What were the Arabs like ?
5. What book attracted Eva ?
6. Did the Arabs’ personality fascinate Eva ?
B ) Lexis : ( 02 pts )
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to :
happy = …………….. honest = ………………….
2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to :
little ***8800; ……………… disliked ***8800; ………………
Section Two: Mastery of Language ( 06 Pts )
A ) Choose the right answer ( 01 pts )
We use "Could" to
* express sympathy
* ask for clarification
* express apology
We use "I’m afraid" to
* express sympathy
* ask for clarification
* express apology
B ) Write the correct the forms of the verbs in brackets. ( 01 pts )
1. Peter ( to play ) chess on Sunday.
2. My father ( not to visit ) Algiers in 1998.
C ) Combine the two statements into a new one using : ( and – but – because ) ( 02 pts )
1. Andrea is a sweet girl. She is very nervous.
2. Ahmed like jokes. He likes riddles.
3. I have a bad mark in the exam. I don’t work hard.
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D ) Classify these verbs according to the pronunciation of their final ( d ) ( 02 pts )
delighted – pleased – liked – attracted
/ d /
/ t /
/ id /
PART TWO: Integration Phase (written expression) ( 06 Pts )
Try to reorder the following sympathy message.
I wish her a prompt recovery.
I am sorry to hear that …
I hope she is OK, now.
Your mother had a medical operation.
Dear Farid,
Your Friend, Walid
Finished
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GOOD LUCK
Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria
Ministry of Education
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