Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2019 / 2018

Level: 2nd Year TM Date :14 / 02 / 2019

Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class :
………………

SECOND TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Science has provided us with swift means of communication. The railways have removed all those
dangers and difficulties that man had to face during a journey in the past. In the aero plane, he can fly
like birds. The globe has shrunk and the world has become a small place. Science has conquered
time and space. Still more wonderful is the invention of the wireless. It is now possible to talk to a person
at a distance of thousands of kilometres.
Additionally, Science has invented many wonderful machines. Electricity is another wonder of
science. It has turned nights into days. In the winter it heats our rooms and in the summer it cools
them. It moves our fans and other machines. Science has also achieved wonders in the field of medicine.
There is now a cure for all kinds of illnesses.
It is not possible to enumerate all the wonders of modern science. Every day we hear of a new
wonder. It is hoped that the peaceful use of every bit of science would bring in an age of prosperity,
that the world has never seen before.
“Adapted from internet”
A/Comprehension:

1. Choose the right answer.

The text is taken from: a) a magazine b) a website c) a newspaper

2. Are the following statements “true” or “false”?

a) Science had a great impact on our life. ………………
b) Many machines have been created by science. ………………
c) One of the amazements of science is electricity. ………………

3. Reorder the following ideas according to their occurrence in the text.

a) The contribution of science was remarkable in many aspects of our lives.
b) It is not possible to live without the creations of science.
c) Science has made everything available for our benefit.

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) Would life be possible without the inventions of man?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
b) Is it easy to reach someone from far away, nowadays? Justify.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
c) What is the role of electricity in our lives?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………

5. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) that (§1) …………………… b) it (§2) …………………… c) we (§3)
……………………
 :B/Text Exploration

1. A/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) devices (§2) = …………………… b) accomplished (§2) = ……………………

B/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) slow (§1) ≠ …………………… b) poverty (§3) ≠ ……………………

2. Complete the following table:

Verbs Nouns Adjectives
…………………………… creation ………………………………
………… ……………………………… ………………………………
To move ……

3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) If scientists (to invent) ……………………………………… various machines, the world (to be)
……………………………………… more developed.
b) If you (to mix) ……………………………………… oxygen with hydrogen, you (to get)
……………………………………… water.
c) What (to happen) ……………………………………… to you if you (to touch)
……………………………………… a wire of electricity?

4. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:

mathematics - invention - electricity - physical

5. Fill in the gaps with the following words:

moves - happens – energy – flow
Electricity is a type of ……………………………… that can build up in one place or ……………………………
from one place to another. When electricity gathers in one place it is known as static electricity. But when
it …………………………… it is called current electricity. Static electricity often ……………………………… when
.you rub things together

The Science of Today is

The Technology of Tomorrow

Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2017 / 2018

Level: 2nd Year S & M Streams Date :
………………………
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class :
…………………
 SECOND TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Everyone knows that some objects float in water and that others do not. An object that floats in water
might sink in alcohol, and one that sinks in water might float in glycerin. All liquids possess in varying
degrees the property that is called buoyancy— an upward push upon objects that are submerged within
them.
If you throw a piece of dry wood into a pool, the wood floats; the upward push of the water makes this
possible. An object that sinks in water- like a piece of iron- weighs less when under water than in the air;
this also is because the water exerts an upward pressure upon it. When you are taking a bath in a well-
filled tub, you can raise your whole body easily by a slight pressure of your hands. You could not do this so
easily if you tried to raise yourself from the living-room floor because air is less buoyant than water.
In the third cenutry BC, Archimedes discovered the principle of buoyancy. It states that a body wholly
or partly immersed in a fluid is buoyed upward with a force equal to the weight of volume of liquid it
displaces. Let us imagine that in a full pail of water we place an iron ball that weighs ten pounds when
weighed in air. We discover, however that under water this ball weighs only eight pounds- a loss of two
pounds. The volume of water that spilled over when the ball was placed in the full pail weighs two pounds,
whichjust equals the ball’s loss of weight. The ball is actually buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of
the water it displaces…
(From The Book of Popular Science, v.2 ; p.32)

1. Choose the right answers:

A/ The text is about:
a) The property of buoyancy b) Famous discoveries c) Scientific experiments
B/ The weight of some objects under water and in the air is:
a) the same b) different c) unknown
C/ The experiments conducted through the text fit in :
a) Biology b) Physics c) Chemistry

2. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) Do all objects sink in water?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………
b) How is buoyancy defined in the text?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………
c) Why is Archimedes so famous today?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………

3. In which paragraph is the explanation for the experiment given?…………

4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) one (1§) ………………………………… b) that (§3) ……………………………

5. Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following:

a) own (§1) = ………………………………… b) entire (§2) = ……………………………

Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) more (§2)≠ ……………………………… b) empty (§3)≠ ……………………………

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6. Complete the following table:

Words experime success invent move
nt
Adjectiv ………… ………… ………… ………
es ………… ………… ………… ………

7. Put the verbs between brackets in their correct forms.

 a) If you (to mix) …………………………… oxygen with hydrogen, you(to get) ……………………………
water.
b) What (to happen) ……………………………… to you if you (to touch) ………………………………… a wire
of electricity??

8. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:

electricity - invention - electric- physical

9. Fill in the gaps with the words from the list.

moves - happens – energy – flow
Electricity is a type of ……………………………… that can build up in one place or ……………………………
from one place to another. When electricity gathers in one place it is known as static electricity. But when
it …………………………… it is called current electricity. Static electricity often ……………………………… when
you rub things together.

[Link] a short dialogue in which you give suggestion about:

 Making an experiment (accept or refuse the suggestion by giving the reason –why?-)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………

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………………………………………………

The Secret of Success:

“Stop Wishing, Start Doing.”

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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2015 / 2016 Level:

2nd Year M & TM Date: 22 / 02 / 2016 Full Name :
……………………………………………………… Class : ………………

SECOND TERM ENGLISH TEST

.Read the text carefully then do the activities

If you don’t sleep for hours during the early part of the evening, you will be more ready to sleep at
bed time. If you don’t nap after dinner, you will not want to stay up late, and you will not feel the need to
take a sleeping pill. The pill is still working in your system when you get up in the morning. This
helps account for the fact that you feel tired all day.

You should get out of the habit of sleeping during the evening. Right after your evening meal,
engage in some sort of physical activity – a sport such as bowling, perhaps or get together with friends for
an evening of cards and conversation. Then go to bed at your usual time or a little earlier and you should
be able to get a good night’s rest without taking a pill.

If you can get into the habit of spending your evenings this way, I am sure you will feel less tired
during the day. At first it may be hard for you to go to sleep without taking a pill. If so, get up and watch
television or do some jobs.

1. Choose the right answer: The text is about:

a) The sleeping pill b) A good night’s rest c) A busy day

2. Say whether these statements are "true" or "false":

a) The doctor advises us to take a sleeping pill in the evening. ………………………
b) We are advised to practise sport. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

d) Why does the doctor advise us not to nap after dinner?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………
e) What’s the negative impact of the sleeping pill?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………
f) What kind of activities can we have after dinner?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………

4. Who or what does the underlined word refer to in the text?

a) This (§1) ……………………………………… b) You (§2) ………………………………………

5. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) tablet (§1) ……………………………… b) napping (§2) ……………………………… c) relax (§2)
………………………………

:Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following
a) get used to (§2) ……………………… b) alone (§2) ……………………………… c) relaxed (§3)
………………………………

6. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets:

a) You (to be) ………………………………… inactive if you (to sleep) ………………………………… a lot.
b) If we (inoculate) ………………………………… a patient with a vaccine, he (to develop)
……………………………… some immunity against disease.
c) If she (to follow) ………………………………… the doctor’s advice , she (to feel)
…………………………………… more relaxed.

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7. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a):

.a) We should follow the doctor’s instructions
………………………………………………………………………… b) The doctor’s instructions

8. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:

occupation technology atomic economical

9. Do you think that napping during a day for an hour is a good way to relax?

Write a short paragraph giving advice to some people who don’t take a rest during the day and those
.who sleep using pills
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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2019 / 2018

Level: 2nd Year M / S Duration : 01 Hour
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class :
…………………
FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Inventions are the result of man’s curiosity about the world around him, and the urge to fill an
expressed need. It was a need for more durable building materials that led man to invent bricks about
4,000 B.C. It was probably just curiosity that led to the invention of the wheel about 3,000 B.C. The date
of the invention of the bow and arrow has been lost in time, but it is fairly certain that was for the
purpose of providing early man with a quicker and surer means of killing animals for food. We look
upon thousands and thousands of things today as commonplace, but at one time the world did not have
them. They all had to be invented.
 Inventions have provided our world with matches, telephones, wire, needles and thread, light
bulbs, radio, television, motors, medicines, and even paper and ink. Inventors, being curious and at the
same time seeing need, bring their ideas and the necessary materials together to produce something
new-something that has not existed before – an invention.

1. Choose the right answer: The text is about:

a) Inventions b) Curiosity and killing animals c) Means of
communication

2. Say whether these statements are "true" or "false":

a) Curiosity is the only cause of invention. ………………………
b) The wheel was invented after the bricks. ………………………
c) No one knows when the bow and arrow were invented. ………………………
d) Bow and arrow were invented for hunted. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) What is the consequence of man’s curiosity?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………
b) What is the aim of inventors’ curiosity?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………
c) Did inventors provide the world with washing machines?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………

4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) They (§1) ………………………………………….. b) Their (§2)…………………………..

5. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
aim (§1)=…………………… faster (§1)=………………………………………. supplied
(§2)=………………………

6. Complete the following table:

Verbs ............................. solve ............................. agree

. .
Nouns destruction ............................. life .............................
. .

7. Put the verbs between brackets into the correct form:

1- If you (to mix)…………………… oxygen with hydrogen, you (to get)

…………………………………………… water.
2- What (to happen)………………………………………………… to you if you (to touch)
……………………………………… a wire of electricity.
3- If you (do not/to eat) ……………………………………………… healthy food, you (to have)
…………………………………… several diseases.

8. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:

 Mathematics - economical - discovery - transportation- physics – emission

9. Add appropriate suffixes from the list to the word in the following table.
less - ed - full - ive - y - able

Words Adjectives

Protect ........................................................................
Attract ………………………………………………
Beauty ..…………………
Care ………………………………………………
Cloud ……………………
………………………………………………
..…………………
………………………………………………
...……………………

There are no secrets to success

It is the result of preparation, hard work & learning from failure

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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬

‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
‫ثانوية الشهيد عرجون معمر‬
Date: 28 / 02 / 2016 Duration: 02 Hours Level: 2nd Year Scientific Streams

SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension:(07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Have you ever stopped to think how your life would change if the world ran out of oil? Take a look
at your daily activities.

The roof of your home is probably made waterproof by an oil product, bitumen: The same product
is used for the road surface outside your home. In the kitchen and the bathroom you will probably see
some plastic fittings such as tiles and working surfaces, curtains and detergent. All owe their origin to the
oil known as petroleum which means, in Latin, “Petra”: rock and “Oleum”: oil. Look inside the medicine
cupboard for more products. Cosmetics such as face creams, lipsticks and hair preparations are often
based on petroleum.

Scientifics predict that the world’s known oil resources will run out early in this century. But long
before then the world will have to decide on its priorities. Can we afford to use so much of our limited
Petroleum supplies for private motoring? Should planes compete on similar routes and fly long distances
with empty passenger seats? What alternative energies can be developed?

There is an old English saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention”, which means that when you
are faced with a need, you discover some way to satisfy it. So, our wonderful world is full of renewable
energies: solar, wind, ocean, biomass…

1. Choose a title for the text.

a) Natural Resources.
b) A world without oil.
c) Oil: the only source of energy.

2. Say whether the following statements are “true” or “false”.

a) Around us, many things are made of petrol.
b) Petroleum means a rock of oil.
c) Oil is an eternal source of energy.
d) Scientists must think of alternative energies to exploit.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that oil resources may run out?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) Which product is used in the roofs of homes?
b) Mention 4 items made of petrol.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) you (§1) b) their (§2)

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B/ Text Exploration: (08pts)

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Words Definitions
1. Recycle a. Period of ten years
2. Renewable b. Used instead of something else
3. Decade c. To make something new from something that has been
4. Alternative used before
d. Can be renewed

2. Complete the following table.

Verb Noun Adjective
to attract ………………………… …………………………
………………………… ……… ………
……… success …………………………
………………………… ………………………… ………
……… ……… movable
to fail ………………………… …………………………
……… ………

3. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

.a) Researchers can replace oil with alternative energies /1
.………………………………………………………………………………………… b) Oil
.a) Alternative energies are used by our country /2
.……………………………………………………………………… b) Our country

4. Give the correct form of the verbs between brackets.

a) If you (to put) ice cubes in water, they (to melt).
b) You (to be) inactive if you (to sleep) a lot.

5. Fill in the gaps with words from the list (There are 2 extra words).
 kinds – mix - experiment - element - reaction - add
A chemical ……………… can happen when you…………… two or more chemical elements together.
A chemical ……………… is made of only one kind of atom. There are more than 100 different …………………
.of atoms. Atoms are much too small to see

6. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words.

chemical - necessity - statistics - invention

PART TWO: Written Expression

Choose ONE of the following topics: (05 points)

?Topic One: “water is the most precious natural resource”. How can we preserve it
:Use the following notes
- Water/life
- Water/drinking-cooking-transportation-cleaning
- Build dams/keep rain water
- Manage water carefully and intelligently.

:Topic Two
.Your friend needs your advice. He suffers from stress, sadness and loss of self-confidence
.Write him a letter

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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬

‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
‫ثانوية الشهيد عرجون معمر‬
Date: 12 / 03/ 2018 Duration: 02 Hours Level: 2nd Year Scientific Streams

SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

In the ninth century the Arabs became the chief standard-bearers of science and philosophy. The
golden age of Arab science lasted for about two centuries. The world owes a great debt of gratitude to
the Muslim caliphs for their support for learning during this period.
The Arabs made important contributions to mathematics. The most outstanding work in Arabic in
this field was probably the Arithmeticof the Persian Al Khwarizmi. In this treatise the author introduced a
striking innovation _ the number system that we use today and that we call ‘Arabic numerals’. The Arabs
called them gobar numbers. Al-Khwarizmi derived this system from the Hindus. He also wrote a treatise
entitled On Algebra. It was based to a certain extent on Hindu sources. The name ‘algebra’ is of Arabic
origin ; it comes from ‘al-jebr’, meaning ‘ the union of broken parts’.
The Arabs were greatly interested in astronomy. Caliph Ma’mun built a splendid observatory in
Baghdad in the year 829, and his astronomers made regular observations of the heavens. One of the
greatest among the Arab astronomers was Al-Battani. He revised many false notions in Ptolemy’s book
Great Composition, which was translated into the Arabic under the title of the Almagest.
Alchemy had many devotees among the Arabs. The word alchemy itself is of Arabic origin. The
most famous Arab alchemist was Jabir or Jaber, a Syrian physician who lived in the eighth or ninth
century . Jabir perfected new methods of evaporation, filtration and crystallization and he was able to
prepare a number of chemical substances, such as alums, alkalis, saltpetre and mercurieoxide.
)The Book of Popular Science v.2, pp.299-301 (

1. Choose the right answer.

 The text is about: a)Arab Science b) The Arabs c) Popular Science

2. Say whether the following statements are “true” or “false” according to the text.
a) The Arabs were only great in science during the golden age.
b) The Arabs gave the name gobar numbers to what is called now “Arabic numerals’.
c) Ma’mun was a famous astronomer in his life.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) How many years did the golden age last?
b) What did Al-Khwarizmi innovate in Mathematics?
c) Did Jaber bring new methods to Alchemy?
d) Name THREE sciences mentioned in the text.

4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) their (§1) b) He (§2) c) which(§3) d) itself (§4)

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B/ Text Exploration: (08pts)

1. Find in the text words which are closest in meaning to the following:
a) numbers (§2)= ……………… b) named(§2) = ………………
:Find in the text words which are opposite in meaning to the following
a) tiny (§1)≠ ……………… b)few (§4)≠ ………………

2. Complete the following table:

Word Adjective
science …………………………
origin ………
value …………………………
success ………
…………………………
………
…………………………
………

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

.a) The Arabs made important contributions to Mathematics /1
.……………………………………………………………………b) Important contributions
.a) The students should learn different sciences /2
.………………………………………………………………………………b) Different sciences

4. Put the verbs between brackets in their correct form.

.a)The Arabs (not prosper) in future if they (not develop) their economy
.b) If you (to put) ice cubes in water, they (to melt)

5. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

mathematics - field - Arabic - physics
One Syllable Two Syllables Three Syllables Four Syllables

6. Fill in the gaps with words from the list:

experimented - works - with - physicist
The most famous Arab ……………… was Alhazen of Basra. His chief ……………… were the Treasury
of Optics and On the Burning Sphere. Alhazen worked out the laws of reflection ; he ……………… with
spherical and parabolic mirrors and …………… magnifying glasses.

PART TWO: Written Expression Choose ONE of the following topics: (05points)

Topic One:Al Khwarizmi is regarded as one of the most famous scientists of the Islamic Golden Age.
.Using the following notes, write a short biography about him

- Persian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer

- born in Persia around 780
- lived in Baghdad / worked at the “House of Wisdom” (Dār al-Ḥikma)
 - made contributions (mathematics, astronomy, geography…)
- books (On Algebra/Hisâb al-Jabrwa'l-Muqâbala /KitâbSûrat al-Ard…)
- died in 850

.Topic Two: Suppose that you are in a dilemma; write a letter (to your friend) in which you seek for advice

There is no Elevator to Success

You Have to Take the Stairs


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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬
‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
‫ثانوية الشهيد عرجون معمر‬
Level: 2nd Year Scientific Streams 2018/2019 Duration: 02 Hours

SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (08pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Have you ever wondered why massive boats and ships weighing hundreds of tons float while
small objects like rocks sink? Have you ever wondered why when you inhale in a pool you float and
when you exhale you sink to the bottom even though you weigh the same? This phenomenon can
be explained by the scientific principle called buoyancy.
In the third century B.C., the Greek mathematician and physicist Archimedes discovered the
principle of buoyancy. Everyone knows that some objects float in water and others do not. An
object that floats in water might sink in alcohol, and one that sinks in water might float in glycerin.
All liquids possess the property that is called buoyancy- an upward push upon objects that are
submerged within them.
Buoyancy is the upward force that an object feels from the water and when compared to the
weight of the object, it is what makes an object float, sink, or remain neutrally buoyant in the water.
When an object sinks, the weight of the object is greater than the upward buoyant force exerted
by the water and its density is greater than 1 g/cm³. When an object is neutrally buoyant, meaning it
neither sinks nor floats, then the weight of the object is equal to the upward buoyant force exerted
by the water.

Adopted from
[Link]/uploads/9/1/0/6/9106381/_buoyancy_for_hs.pdf

1. The text is an extract from:

a) a magazine b) a website c) a newspaper

2. Say whether the following statements are “true” or “false”.

a) When you exhale or inhale in a pool you float.
b) If an object floats in water, it floats in any other liquid.
c) Oil possesses buoyancy.
d) If an object’s density is less than water’s density (1 g/cm³), it will sink.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) Do all objects float in water? Justify.
b) When did Archimedes discover the principle of buoyancy?
c) What is the principle of buoyancy?
 4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) that (§2) b) it (§3)

5. The text is about:

a) The property of buoyancy b) Famous discoveries c) Scientific
experiments

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B/ Text Exploration: (07pts)

1. Find in the text words which are closest in meaning to the following:
a) breathe in (§1) = …………… b) power (§3) = …………… b) floating (§4) =
……………

2. Complete the following table:

Verb Noun Adjective
………………………… experiment …………………………
………… ………………………… ……………
to discover ………… …………………………
………………………… ………………………… ……………
………… ………… successful

3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) The experiment (to be) successful if you (to follow) the instructions.
b) If you (to pour) oil on water, it (to float).

4. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1/ a) Archimedes discovered the principle of buoyancy.
b) The principle …………………………………………………………………………
2/ a) The experiment should be presented by the students.
b) The students …………………………………………………………………………

5. Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:

decision - scientific - property - theoretical

6. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent passage.

a) So, technology is a way of putting theoretical knowledge into action by means of skills or
engineering
methods.
b) These words are ‘techne’ which means ‘craft’ or ‘skill’,
c) The word ‘technology’ comes from two Greek words.
d) and ‘logos’, which can be translated as ‘knowledge’.

PART TWO: Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics:

Topic One: In recent years, science has witnessed different advancements which have facilitated
many things for people.
Using the following notes, write a paragraph in which you talk about progress/development in
science and its usefulness.
- science's importance today/ more laboratories
- new discoveries and inventions
- life is easier/ transport/ housing/ medicines
- technological development

Topic Two:
Your friend needs your advice. He suffers from stress, sadness and loss of self-
confidence.
Write him a letter.
 Page 2/2 Best of luck

Second Term English EXAM

Part One : A- Reading Interpretation
One of the fields which physics covers is the study it makes about the relationships we
find between some of the physical aspects of nature. Among these, we can evoke the
interdependence that links speed and time when we speak about moving objects. Any
variation that affects the first produces some change in the other. For example a car moving
at 60 kilometers an hour will take two hours to 120 kilometers supposing that no pause is
made during the trip. However, if the car increases its speed to 120 kms an hour, we notice
that only one hour is required for the same distance. The opposite is true so that any time the
rapidity at which a thing gets displaced decreases we see that the amount of time taken for
its movement rises while the distance covered lessens.
Another example of the interaction between the various elements of physical matter is
the law of gravity. This force which keeps the diverse bodies of the universe drawn to each
other depends on the length of the gap separating them. It varies, indeed, in inverse
proportion to the square of their distance.

1)- Read the text and say if these statements are true or false according to the text:
a- If a car decreases its speed to 120 kms an hour, we notice that two hours are
required.
b-A car moving 60 kms an hour, will take two hours to 120 kilometers.
c- The force of gravity keeps the diverse bodies of the universe interact to each other.

2) - Answer the following questions according to the text:

a-What do we find between some aspects of physical matter?
d- [Link] makes the elements of the universe form some unity?
3).In which paragraph it is mentioned that the force of gravity keeps the bodies
interact to each other?
4)- Who or what or do the underlined words refer to in the text?
its(∫1)=………………….. which(∫2)=…………….
 Text Exploration:

1)- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following
joins. (§1)= ………. speed. (§1)= ……… power. (§2)=…………
2)-Complete the following chart.

verb Noun Adjective

To cover
attraction
Various

3)- Put the verbs between brackets into the correct tense:
a- She will feel better if she (to take) an aspirin.
b- If you (to throw) a piece of wood into water, it floats.
c-If the world resources (to be)well-distributed, many people in the world would live better.
d-Plants die if they (not get ) enough water.
e-What ( happen) if he didn’t discover this law ?
4)-Fill in each gap with one word from the list below:
why - true - will- study
Physics is the……1…….of the fundamentals of everything in the universe. If you look around
you and start asking questions like ……2… does that happen or how does that work, and if you
probe into the question to get at the root causes, you ……3…… be in [Link] will learn of laws
and theories and it is tempting to say that a law is something that has proved to be……4…. and a
theory is speculative.

5)-Classify these words according to the stressed syllable :

Psychology – ecological – physics–condition

Stress on the 1st Stress on the 2nd Stress on the 3rd

PART TWO: WRITTEN EXPRESSION

Topic one:
Are you for or against Technology advance?
In few lines, explain the advantages and the disadvantages of technology in our society.

Topic two:
Suppose that you were in a dilemma, write a letter to an agony aunt; in which you seek for help. Use the
following notes:
- Introduce yourself: name / age/ occupation.
- Introduce your problem or difficulties.
- Ask for advice/suggestion
Good Luck
 Muhamed Turki Secondary School Second Term Test for 2ndFL Classes
Full Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Read the Text then do the below activities.

Have you ever wondered where the word ”Algorithm comes from?” Algorithm comes from the
Latinized name for a very special man- Al Khawarizmi. He developed the science of mathematics and basically
invented Algebra as we see it today and contributed to so many more that his name was used to describe
algorithms. Al Khawarizmi, was born in the area orginally known as the Fertile Cresent and later as Baghdad,
he was a Muslim mathematical scholar. His full name was Abu Ja’far Muhammad Bin Musa Al Khawarizmi.
From this, we are sure that he was the son of a man named Musa, the Qur’anic name for Moses, but due to Arab
culture, his mother’s name is not known. He lived through the Islamic empire during the Abbasid Period and
was under the rule of two kings, Ma’munand HaroonRasheed. Druring this time, science and religion were
coexistant as Muslim scientists ant scholars worked effortlessly to piece together an understanding of the world.

I)Are the following statement true or false according to the text.

1. Algorithm comes from the Latin name of Al Khawarizmi. ___________________
2. Al Khawarizmi developed the science of physics. ___________________
3. Al Khawarizmi was born in Baghdad. ___________________

II)Answer the following questions according to the text.

1. What is the Qur’ anic name for Moses? _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Why is his mother’s name unknown? __________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3. From which tribe were the two kings Ma’ mun and HaroonRasheed? ________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why do Muslim scientists and scholars worked effortlessly during that time ?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
III)What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
you_______________________________________man _______________________________________
it __________________________________________his _______________________________________
IV)what is the general idea of the text? _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
V)Find in the text opposites for the following words:
Common : __________________________________ short : ____________________________________
VI)Write adjectives that ends with these suffixes:
a._ful: ___________________________, __________________________ c._ic: ____________________
b._able: __________________________, __________________________ d._en: ___________________
VII)Put the following verbs in the correct form.
1. If you (boil) ______________water to a 100 degrees, it (eveaporate ) _________________________
2. He (be) ____________________ overweight, if he (eat ) __________________________ much.

VIII)Fill in the gaps with the words from the list: learning, one, library, outstanding
The English ____________________ will be open from 9 to 5. This library is ___________________ of the
largest libraries in our university. We are proud of its _______________________ collection of specialist
books and _______________________ resources.
VIIII)Write the stress pattern for the following words:
Communication: _____________ democracy ______________ realistic ____________ nation _________
X) You have a personal problem! Write about it to an agony aunt seeking help.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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 ‫الجمهوريــة الجزائريـــة الديـمقراطية الشعبيــة‬
‫وزارة التربـيـة الوطـنـيـة‬
‫ثانوية شريط لزهر – الحمامات‬- ‫مديرية التربية لوالية تبسة‬
Level : 2nd Year Duration : 2 Hours School year : 2010 / 2011
SECOND EXAM OF ENGLISH

PART ONE: Reading and Interpreting (15points)

Chemical reactions happen around us all the time. Some happen all by themselves like
photosynthesis, cooking food and burning fuel. A chemical reaction is a process when one or more
substances changed into other substances. How do they happen? Atoms can explain it all. How do
they happen?
Electrons surround the nucleus of an atom in layers called shells. The first shell, closest to the
nucleus, is full with only two electrons. The second shell is full with eight electrons, and the third
shell will hold eight electrons. For the most stable atom, the outer shell needs to be full of
electrons. To get a full shell, atoms will take or give up electrons to other atoms or share electrons
with another atom. When this happens, a chemical reaction has taken place and a chemical bond
has formed.
To better understand this, let us look at the sodium atom. Sodium has eleven electrons. Its
first shell is full with two electrons, and its second shell is full with eight more electrons, making
ten electrons. However, since sodium has eleven electrons, it has one all alone in the third shell.
To become more stable, sodium will easily give up that one electron so it will have a full shell.
The extra electron will go to another atom that needs one electron to have a full shell.

(Adapted from
[Link]

A/ COMPREHENSION / INTERPRETATION. (07 PTS)

1. The text is : a- narrative b- expository d- argumentative (01 PT)

2. The appropriate title to this text is : (01 PT)

a. Electrons and Atoms
b. How do Chemical Reactions happen?
c. Sodium reactions.

3. Say whether the following statements are true , false (02 pts)
a. Chemical reactions may happen spontaneously.
b. Plants use photosynthesis to chemically change energy from the sun into sugar.
c. Taking or leaving electrons lead to new substances.
d. The sodium has eleven electrons; three are in the third shell.

4- Answer the following questions according to the text. (03 PTS)

a. What is a shell ?
 b. How does s a chemical reaction happen? ( be brief )
c. How many electrons does sodium have?

B/ TEXT EXPLORATION. (08 PTS)

1. Find in the text the words whose definitions follow (1 PT)

a. encircled = (§2 ) b. stop (§2 )

2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to : (01 PT)
a. worse ≠ (§3 ) ………… b. empty ≠ (§3 ) ………
3. Put the verbs between brackets in the correct from. (1.5 PTS)
 If you (mix) oxygen with hydrogen, you (get) water.
 What (happen) to you if you (put) sodium on the tip of your tongue?
 Take it for granted that I (call) you if I (fly) to Egypt tomorrow..

4. Fill each gap with one of the following words : (2 PTS)

kinds – mix - element - Reaction
A chemical …… can happen when you…….… two or more chemical elements together.
A chemical …….is made of only one kind of atom. There are more than 100 different …….
…....of atoms. Atoms are much too small to see.

5. Mark the stress on the following words : (1.5 PTS)

Chemical - Chemistry – Astrology - Etymology – etymological - photosynthesis

PART TWO (05 points)

Choose one of the following topics

Topic 01: your school life is full of scientific experiments. In no more than 15 lines, tell us about an
experiment you did or saw.
Use the following points :
- Introduce the experiment / observation
- Your hypothesis
- Describe the experiment
- Your achievement.
Topic 02:
Suppose that you were in a dilemma. In no more than 15 lines, write a letter to an agony aunt; in which
you seek for help.
Use the following notes:
- Introduce yourself: name / age/ occupation.
- Introduce and explain your problem.
- State your difficulties and situations.
- Ask for help and advices.

2nd Year: Tech Time: 01 hour

 THIRD TERM ENGLISH TEST
Full name: ………………………………..
Class: ………………..
20
PART ONE: reading
A. Comprehension
Read the text carefully then do the following activities
An object that attracts certain kinds of metals, especially iron, is called amagnet. The area near the
magnet where the magnet can act to attract thingsis called its magnetic field. The farther away from the magnet
an item is, theweaker the magnetic field is, and the less likely an object is to become attractedto the magnet.
Magnets can be either permanent or temporary. A permanent magnetstays magnetized for a long time. A
temporary magnet loses its magnetism afteronly a short time. You can even turn something made out of iron
into atemporary magnet by rubbing it against a permanent magnet. The more you
rub,the stronger the magnet is that you create. However, the effects will wear offover
time.
The two ends of the magnets are called magnetic poles. The poles, whichare
found at the ends of bar magnets and the tips of the horseshoe magnets, arethe strongest
parts of the magnet. Each magnet has a north pole and a southpole. Opposite poles
attract each other (pull toward each other), and same polesrepel (push away from each
other). So a north pole and a south pole will pulltoward each other, and two North’s or two South’s will push
away from eachother. If you are holding the magnets, you can actually feel the push and pulleffects of
magnetism.

1. Are these statements true or false?

a. A magnet can be made of wood or paper. …….
b. The magnetic field created will last forever
c. Each magnet has only one pole. …….
2. Answer the following questions according to the text
a. What is the magnetic field?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. What is the difference between permanent andtemporary magnet?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c. Why two North’s or two doSouth’spoles push away from each other?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. To which / who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
Its(§2) : ……………………. It (§2) : ……………………. Which(§3) : …………………………

4. The text is about:

- a scientific experiment b- properties of the magnet c- Characteristics of metals

B. TEXT EXPLORATION: (07 pts)

 1. Find in the text words that are opposites to the following:

a. weak≠ …………………….. (§2) a. attract ≠ ………………….…(§3)

2. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a):
1. a. An electromagnet can be controlled by a switch.
b. A switch …………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. [Link] used this technology to operate large cranes that liftheavy metal object
[Link] technology …………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Put the verbs between brackets in their correct form.

a. I (write) ………….. a letter to you if you ( to need ) …………… an advice.

b. If you (to rub) ………….. a metal against a magnet, it ( to become ) ………………a temporary
magnet.

4. Reorder the following sentences to write a coherent paragraph

a. A special kind of temporary magnet that uses electricity to

b. create a magneticfield is an electromagnet.
c. An electromagnet can be an extremely strongmagnet,
d. but it only acts like a magnet when it is receiving electrical current.
e. Astronger electrical current will produce a stronger magnet.
The Second Term Exam of English
Level; second year scientific streams Duration 02 hours
Part one : reading ( 15 pts)
A. Comprehension

We live in the age of science. Science has brought about a lot of changes in the life of man. It is due to
science that man is leading a comfortable and secured life. Technology is very important because it is used in
all fields of life. Just consider your one day routine and count all the technological products which you use in
one single day and you will realize the significance of technology.
Artificial satellites, television, computers and robots are all the gifts of science. Most of the things we use
in our life are the result of the inventions of science. Due to science the world has become smaller. Time and
distance have been overpowered by science. We can reach distant places in a few hours. Even our domestic life
has been changed by science, now we cook our food on gas stoves. Man has achieved great success by
conquering space. In developed countries most of the domestic work is done by robot. Computer is the latest
achievement of our scientists. In medical field also science has brought many changes. X ray machines and
other gadgets help the doctors in revealing the inner portion of the body. Science is being applied in the
agricultural fields. Through science we do not feel heat in summer and cold in winter. We can talk to our
friends and relatives who are at a distance of thousand kilometers. Electricity is now used in place of coal.
Chemicals are being used in fields. It can convert a desert into a fertile land. But science has also produced
deadly weapons for mankind and therefore there is always fear of world war.
( RSS ©2009 [Link] / [Link])

1) The text is taken from:

a-a book b-a magazine article c-a web-page
2) Are the following statements true or false according to the text?
a- Science didn’t bring changes.
b- In one day we can use many technological products.
c- We can’t use technology and science in agriculture and medicine.
3) Answer the following questions according to the text :
a- What has science brought to mankind?
b- How does science help doctors?
c- Does science have bad results? Quote from the text to justify your answer.
4) Reorder the following statements according to their occurrence in the text:
a- Science has also bad consequences. It leads to wars because of the invention of weapons.
b- Because of technology and science we live in security.
c- Time and distance become shorter because of the development of science.
5) What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a-it(§1)……b- you(§1)………c- who(§2)………………
B. Text exploration:
1) Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to:
a-death (§1)≠…….b-natural(§2) ≠……c-larger(§2) ≠………d-peace(§2) ≠……
2) Complete the following table.
Verb Noun Adjective
To live …………………………….. ……………………………
To……………………… …………………………….. secured
To development ……………………………
To………………………… society…………………………… ………………………

3) Rewrite sentence “b” so that it means the same as sentence “a”.

 A/a- now, the domestic work is done by robot.
b- Robot……………………………………………………………………………………………….
B/a- We should use technology or we are uncivilized people.
b- If……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4) - Ask questions on the underlined words

-Science changed society completely
-Science is very important because it is used in all fields
4) Underlined the stressed syllable in the following words
-Science -invention -domestic -chemical -society -become.
5) This is a conversation between “A” and “B” complete what A says to B.
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: My problem is that I couldn’t revise my lessons yesterday.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Because there was no electricity in my house.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes, science and technology are very important.
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………….?
B: In my opinion, yes, it has. The development of science leads to many conflicts in the world because
of the invention of some dangerous products like bombs, weapons…
Part two : Writing (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic one
- Some people believe that science has brought only bad effects to humanity while others believe that it
has brought also good effects.
Which opinion do you support? Give your arguments
Topic tow
Choose one field in which science has impressed you and speak about its achievements

GOOD LUCK
Level: 2nd year, scientific stream
Duration: 1 hour.
Name ..................................................
Second Term Test of English N°1
A-Comprehension:
Read the following text then do the activities.

Ibn Sina was known as a scientist. He was born in the year 371 of the Hegira near Bukhara in the
Old Persian Empire (modern Uzbekistan).
As a young boy, he read a lot about Islam. He learnt the Quran by heart before he was 10, thanks to his
father who was a good Muslim and took great care of his education.
Later at school, he studied Arabic literature and science, and soon he knew more than his teacher.
At the age of 14, he studied medicine alone by reading hundreds of books and by finding the explanation
to his questions on his own. Before he was 20, Ibn Sina was a well known doctor. One of his patients
was the Sultan of Bukhara whom he treated for a serious illness. When he was cured, the grateful Sultan
allowed Ibn Sina to use his private library in the palace.
There and for two years, Ibn Sina improved his knowledge of medicine by reading books written
by the Greek and Chinese doctors. At the same time, he discovered Aristotle's books. Aristotle was a
famous Greek philosopher.
These quiet years of study were suddenly interrupted by the invasion of Bukhara by the Turks. Life
became difficult and Ibn Sina decided to leave the town. He spent many years living and traveling in the
Arab World. He wrote a lot of books about medicine, philosophy, religion and astronomy. He died in the
428 of the Hegira.
“Adapted from internet”

1- What is the text above?

a. a short biography b- a letter c- a story
2- Say whether the following statements are true or false:
a. The text is about an Arab scientist…………………..
b. Ibn Sina was interested just in scientific domains. ……………………….
c. At the age of twenty, he became a well known doctor . ……………………..
d. The Sultan of Bukhara was a healthy one. …………………

3- Answer the following questions according to the text:

a. Who taught medicine to Ibn Sina?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

b. Why could Ibn Sina use the Sultan's library?

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

c. Why did Ibn Sina keep travelling in the Arab World?

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

4- What do the underlined words refer to in the text?

he (§3) refers to: ………… his (§4) refers to: …………
 B-Text exploration:
1- Find in the text words closet in meaning to the following:
Personal (§3) = ……………………. Healed (§3) = …………………..

2- Rewrite sentence ‘B’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘A’.

1. A. Ibn Sina’s knowledge of medicine was improved by reading Greek and Chinese books.
B. Reading Greek and Chinese books..........................................................................................

3- Put the verbs between brackets into the correct tense.

a. If she (put) ………….. a glass bottle of water in the freezer for long, it (break)………………….
b. He (understand)……………… many things, if he (read) ………..………..Ibn Sina's books.

4- Complete the following table:

infinitive Past simple Past participle
To understand …………………… ………………..
To feel …………………… ………………..
To leave …………………………… ………………..
To like … ………………...
……………………………
…

5- Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “ed” :
helped - allowed - improved - interrupted
/t/ /d/ /id/

Good Luck
 SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM
PART ONE: Reading
Read the text carefully then do the following activities
Many of us often wonder what the future holds; some believe major advances in
technology will occur which will result in improvements to our everyday lives. However,
scientists have predicted shortages in fossil fuels and changes in the weather patterns of
the world. However, one significant change that will have an alarming impact on all of us
is the global water shortage.
Analysts have forecast that some of the consequences of this will be mass
migration from Africa to Europe and wars between countries over clean water. The main
causes of this disturbing water shortage are global warming, climate change and the
increasing world population.
Water analysts and government leaders need to start making radical changes to
the way water use is managed. In addition, more things need to be done to control
global warming as this will help to reduce water shortages. People should be made
aware of the situation and they should be warned not to waste water. Multinational
companies should invest in developing better water management systems. In summary,
if we start taking action now, we might be able to prevent a world disaster.

I- Comprehension ( 08 points )

1. Circle the letter corresponding to the correct answer. ( 0.5 pt )

The text is about:
a- consuming water b- saving water c- wasting water
2. Write the letter that corresponds to the right answer. ( 1.5 pt )
1. Major advances in technology will make ..................................................
a- our everyday lives better b- our everyday lives harder c- our everyday lives
funnier
2. If we control global warming, water shortages ...........................................
a- will be increased b- will be decreased c- will be created
3. Water analysts and government leaders need .............................................
a- to organize water uses b- to use other energies c- to stop disasters

3. Answer the following questions according to the text: ( 03 pts)

a. What have scientists predicted to happen in the future ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. What are the consequences of water shortages ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. How can people and companies help to stop water shortages ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. What / who do the words in bold type refer to in the text? ( 01 pt)
this (§2) ………………………………... they (§3) ……………………………….
5. Tick ( ) the best title for the text. ( 01 pt )
a. The future of water b. Importance of fossil fuels c. Global warming
 II- Text Exploration: ( 07
points )

1. Find in the text the words that are close in meaning to: ( 01 pt)
a) remarkable (§1) = ............................ c) decrease (§2) = ............................

2. Complete the following table from with 03 examples from the text. ( 1.5 pt )
Causes of water shortages
i. …………………………………………………………………………….
ii. …………………………………………………………………………….
iii. …………………………………………………………………………….

3. Put the verbs between brackets in the correct form. ( 03 pts )

a- There ( to be ) .................... many disasters if we ( not control ) ................................ the use of water .
b- Today, renewable energies ( should / use ) .......................................... to reduce pollution.
c- If you ( to heat ) ........................ metal , it ( to extend ) ..........................................
4. Re-order the following words to get a coherent sentence. ( 01 pt )

protect / disasters. / our / should / to prevent / We / environment

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Classify the following words according to the number of syllables. ( 01 pt )

shortage - consequence - source - advance
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables

PART TWO: Written Expression ( 05

points )

Topic One: Use the following notes to write a short description of : “ making paper”.
 Put the verbs in present simple passive
 Use the suitable discourse markers. Paper is an amazing invention. Millions of tonnes of
paper are used in schools and offices every day. But how is it
- Trees / to grow / in tree plans. ?made
- Trees / cut down ; new trees / to
plant ………………………………………………………………
- The wood / to take / the trucks / to ………………………………………………………………
paper mills.
- Wood / to cut down / small pieces ………………………………………………………………
( chips) ………………………………………………………………
- The chips / to cook / a lot of water
- The mixture / to press / large ………………………………………………………………
metal sheets ………………………………………………………………
- The sheets of paper / to dry.
- The sheets of paper / to put / big ………………………………………………………………
rolls ………………………………………………………………
- The rolls of paper / to send/
factories ………………………………………………………………
- The paper / to make / books,
Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2018 / 2017
Level: 2ndYear T M Stream Date : 05/02/2018
Full Name : ………………………………… Class : …………………
SECOND TERM ENGLISH TEST (B)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Newton was a physicist and mathematician from England. His work laid the foundation of classical
mechanics (also called Newtonian physics or mechanics in his honor) and is generally credited with jump
starting the scientific revolution.
He discovered the three laws of motion that we all know and love. Newton’s First Law is the law of inertia
and is probably his most widely known law. It basically states that an object at rest remains at rest or an object
in motion remains in motion unless if an outside force acts upon it. Newton’s Second Law is probably the least
known, and basically states that an applied force on an object is equal to the rate of change it its momentum,
but, whereas the law itself isn’t very well known, the equation is – its expressed mathematically as F=ma and
basically means force is equal to the mass of an object times its acceleration. Newton’s Third Law competes
with the first law in popularity, and famously states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite
reaction.

-[Link] modern-science

9. Choose the right answers:

The text is extracted from : a)book b)news paper article c)a web site

10. Say if the following statements are true or false:

1. Newton was French mathematician .
2. He discovered the law of gravity.
3. His second law was a famous one.
4. His third law was very popular .

11. Answer the following questions according to the text:

d) How do we call the work of Newton?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
e) What are the three major laws of Newton? state it briefly
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
f) What is the most widely known law of Newton ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
 12. In which paragraph is the explanation for three laws of Newton ?…………

13. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

…………………………… a)it (2§) …………………………………b)thee three laws (§2)

: text exploration
14. Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following:

a) Named (§1) = …………………………………b) stays (§2) = ……………………………

:Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following

a) Evolution)≠ ……………………………… b) narrowly (§2)≠ ……………………………

15. Complete the following table:

Words experiment success invent happiness

…………… …………… …………………… ………………

adjectives

16. Put the verbs between brackets in their correct forms.

.a)If you (to mix) …………………………… oxygen with hydrogen, you(to get) ……………………… water

?b)What (to happen) ……………………………… to you if you (to touch) ……………… a wire of electricity
c) if i (to be) ………………………………a famous scientist. I (to make) ………………very important
.experiments

17. How many syllables are there in the following words:

electricity - invention - law- physics

One syllable Two syllable Three syllable Five syllable

18. Fill in the gaps with the words from the list.

moves- happens – energy – flow

Electricity is a type of ……………………………… that can build up in one place or

…………………………… from one place to another. When electricity gathers in one place it is known as
static electricity. But when it …………………………… it is called current electricity. Static electricity often
.……………………………… when you rub things together

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SECOND TERM TEST (A)

A)READING
Read the passage carefully then do the activities

Avicenna Latinate form of Ibn-Sīnā his full name Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Al-Hasan ibn
Ali ibn Sīnā(. 980 – June 1037) who is regarded as one of the most significant thinkers and writers of
the Islamic Golden Age. He has been described as the "Father of Early Modern Medicine Of 450 works. He is
known to have written; around 240 have survived, including 150 on philosophy and 40 on medicine.
His most famous works are The Book of Healing – a vast philosophical and scientific encyclopedia –
and The Canon of Medicine, an overview of all aspects of medicine that became a standard medical text at
many medieval universities and remained in use as late as 1650.
As well as philosophy and medicine, Avicenna's corpus includes writings on astronomy, alchemy, geology,
psychology, Islamic theology, logic, mathematics, physics and poetry.
www. Wikipedia .com

1/ The text is extracted from: 1) news paper 2) website 3) novel

2/ Say if the following statements are "True" or "false"
1. Avicenna was one of the great thinkers the Abbasid caliphate.
2. Avicenna has been known as the father of early modern medicine.
3. The doors in medicines are one of his famous books.
4. The books of Avicenna became references in medieval universities.

3/ Answer the following questions according to the text:

a- What is the origin of the Word Avicenna?
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b- Who is Avecinna ?
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c- What are the famous books of Avicenna and in which branch?
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d- What are the other sciences that Avicenna studied?
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4/ What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1pt)
a- who→ …………….
b- works→ …………….
5/ in which paragraph it is mentioned the date of birth of Avicenna
B) Text Exploration

1/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to: (2pts)
a- known = ………………$1 b- very big = ………………….$2

2/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to: (2pts)
 a- ancient  ………………… b –few  …………………

3/ put verbs between brackets in the right form: (4pts)

1. if you ( to put) metal on fire, it to (expand).
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2. If I (to have) enough money, I (to go) to Japan.
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3. If I (to become) president, I (to change) the social security system.
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4. If you (to help) me to do my home work I (to go )with you to the stadium.
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4/ classify the following words according to their final “s
scientists – laboratories – experiments - systems
/s/ /z/ /iz/

5- Write a short dialogue in which you give suggestion about:

 visiting university open day / acceptance of suggestion or refusal of suggestion (give the reason)
 use expression that you have learnt in the class
Family name: …………………………………… First name: ……………….Class:………….
Azil Abd Arrehmen 2AS classes
secondary School The Second Term Duration:1 h 30ms
Exam

Read the text carefully,then do the following activities:

A team of US researchers has come up with an electricity system that does not need
wires. This is a breakthrough in what will hopefully be a wireless future. The scientists, from
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lit a 60-watt light bulb using magnetic fields. In the
test, the power source was just two metres away from the light, but the team hopes they will
soon be able to send electricity longer distances through the air. They have dubbed their new
invention “WiTricity”, or wireless electricity. Although wi-fi has been around for some years
now, it has been limited to the transmission of information, especially between computers and
modems, printers and scanners. This is the first time electrical appliances have been powered
wirelessly.
This new development means that our houses may be free from tangled wires. Gone
will be the days of having to unplug the vacuum to go from room to room, and of having
countless plugs hidden behind the TV and stereo. The new source of delivering power to gadgets
remotely may also reduce the number of fires caused by poor wiring and overloaded sockets. It
turns out the concept is not so new. A century ago, inventor Nikola Tesla struck upon the idea of
building a huge tower in New York that would wirelessly beam power to the city. Unfortunately,
his idea never came to fruition, until today, that is. It will still be a while before we have wireless
homes and offices. Safety experts will be checking closely to ensure the power source causes us
no harm.
[Link]/13th
June,2007
1/ Copy the title you think is the most appropriate: ………………………………………………………..
Electricity and Atoms developmental technology wireless electricity
2/Say if these statements (True) or (False) according to the text:
a-Scientists have tested a radio that doesn’t have wires inside it.
b-Scientists have sent electricity two meters through the air.
c-Wi-fi is a concept that first originated at the end of last year.
d-WiTricity may reduce the number of household electrical fires.
3/Fill in the table with information from the text:
Invention ? Inventor?(who) Where? Description what is
it?

4/Answer these questions according to the text:

a-Did scientists use wi-fi to transmit electricity before?
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b-Why does the writer believe that “WiTricity” is safer?
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Ex5/What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text:

a-They(§1) ………………. b-That(§2)………………………

Text exploration:
1/ a form of energy that provides power to devices that create heat, light=
…………………………….1§
A period of 100 years= ……………………………………………………….2§

2/ Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root: (eg: done≠ undone )
fortunately≠…………………… powerful≠…………………………
developed≠……………… patient≠………………

3/ Give the correct form(s)of the verbs in brackets.

a- A century ago, WiTricity…………………………….……………… (to introduce) by Nikola Tesla. It
(can /use)………………………………….safely
b-What (to happen) ………………………………to you if you (to touch)………………………… a wire of
electricity?
4/ Mark the stress on the following words:Electricity invention technology economic.
Stress on the 2nd syllable from the end Stress on the 3rd syllable from the end

5/ Fill in the gaps with words from the list given:

(experiments -energy – use– natural)
Electricity is one of our greatest…………………… sources and one of the few……………………
energy sources. Franklin’s electricity…………….……were the first scientific venture into the
nature and…………..……… of electricity and uncovered its true nature.
Written expression: Choose either topic1 or topic2:
Topic1/
write a short essay about positive & negative aspects of scientific progress, using the following
clues:
-Positive aspects: more comfortable life / less diseases/lower death rates……
-Negative aspects: pollution / unemployment / over population / mechanical life……

Topic2/ Suppose that your friend has written a letter to you. She is anxious to know what you’ll
do if you pass or fail the exam. Reply to her by revealing your contingency plan just to relieve
her from anxiety
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Part one
Reading 1. The best title is: wireless electricity 01pt

2pts
A- 2 a) false b) true c) false d) true (0.5 for each)
comprehension 3.
Inventi Inventor? Where? Description 2pts
on ? what is it? (0.5 for each)
WiTricity A team of US Massachusett wireless
researchers s/USA electricity

4/ [Link], they did not. 2pts

(01 for each)
2. WiTricity causes us no harm because it reduce the number
of fires caused by poor wiring and overloaded sockets 1 pt
a-They(§1) the team b-That(§2) This new development (0.5 for each)
means
Text exploration: 2pts
1/ a form of energy that provides power to devices that creat (01 for each)
heat, light= electricity 1§
2pts
A period of 100 years= century 2§ (0.5 for each)
B-Text 2/)
exploration Unfortunately powerless
undeveloped impatient 2pts
(0.5 for each)
A century ago, WiTricity was introduced by Nikola Tesla. It
can be used safely
b-What will happen to you if you touch a wire of electricity?
1pt
Electricity invention technology economic. (0.25 for
Stress on the 2nd syllable from Stress on the 3rd syllable from each)
the end the end

Economic invention Electricity technology

2pts
(0.5 for each)

Electricity is one of our greatest energy sources and

Part 2 one of the few natural energy sources. Franklin’s electricity
Topic 1 experiments were the first scientific venture into the nature
Topic 2 and use of electricity and uncovered its true nature.
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