الاختبار الثاني في مادة الانجليزية - المستوى: ثانية ثانوي شعب علمية

PART ONE: READING (15pts)
Charities are independent organizations that help the poor, the homeless, children, old people and animals. They are involved with human rights, education, medical research and conservation of the environment.
In 1997, there were about 180 000 charities in Britain, with a total income of £18 billion. Many charities that are now well known throughout the world, such as "Oxfam" and "Amnesty International", began in Britain. Americans are also enthusiastic supporters of charities. In 1995, they gave over $ 116 billion.
"Oxfam" has aid programmes to help poor people overseas, especially the victims of natural disasters. Other well-known charities working in Britain include "Barnado's", which helps children, and "Age Concern" and "Help the Aged" which support old people. "Shelter" provides food and a place to stay for the jobless and the homeless.
In recent years, the "Telethon" has proved effective method of fund-raising. During an evening of popular television programmes, television stars ask the public to telephone and promise money to the charities involved. Other fund-raising activities include fêtes and jumbles sales.
( From Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, p.100 )
1. The text is about: (1pt) a- Natural Disasters b- Charities c- The Oxfam Charity.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text . (3pts)
a- Where did "Oxfam" and "Amnesty International" charities occur?
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b- How many charities were there in Britain?
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c- What do the "Barnado" charity do?
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3. Are the following statements True or False ? (2pts)
a - Charities are governmental organizations that provide aid to people in need. …………………
b -. American don't like charities …………………
c - "Shelter" charity gives jobs and homes to the jobless and the homeless. …………………
d - The "Telethon" is an another way of charity. …………………
4. In which paragraph these ideas re mentioned? (1pt) - Each charity has specific activities.
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5. This text is: (1pt) a- a dialogue. b- an article. c- a letter.
6. Find in the text words or expressions opposites to the following. (1pt)
a- young ≠ ………………………….(§3 ) b- private ≠………………………(§4)
7. Find in the text words or expressions synonyms to the following. (1pt)
a- pledge =…………………………. (§4 ) b- abroad =…………………………. (§3 )
8. What do these words refer to in the text? (1pt)
a- They are involved.... (§ 1) ……………………
b- ... which helps the children.(§ 3) …………………….
9. Express it differently. (1pt)
a- They say : " The Telethon has proved an effective method of fund-rising"
* They say..............................................................................................................................................
b- They told us that charities were involved with human rights, education, and conservation of the environment. *They told us............................................................................................................................................
10. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final "s". (1.5pt)
disasters - rights - charities - victims - programmes - provides
/s/ /z/ /ɪz/

11. Re-order the following sentences in order to get a coherent paragraph. (1.5pt)
a- Volunteers stand in busy streets asking members of the public to pu money in a collecting tin.
1 2 3

b- The traditional method of raising money is to organize a flag day.
c- In exchange they are given a sticker to be put on coat lapels.
PART TWO: : Written expression( 05 pts ) Choose ONE of the following topics .
Topic One - Use the following notes to say what safety measures do you take before and after an earthquake.
*Plan emergency procedures. *Don't panic. *Provide first aid. * Check for injuries.
Topic Two: In no more than 6 lines describe a disaster ( an earthquake, a fire, a gas explosion, an accident.......)you witnessed in your lifetime.
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