2019 / 2018 Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School

Date :08 / 11 / 2018 Level: 2nd Year Scientific Streams

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

FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

What is peace? People often say that peace is opposite of war. However, there are many other ways to
define peace. Some people say that peace means more than ‘no war’. Every year many people die in wars, but more
people are killed in many other ways.
Each year millions of children and poor people die because they do not have enough food. These hungry
people cannot afford to buy food they need. These people are not fighting in a war but they do not have peace in
their life either. Therefore, peace can also be the opposite of hunger.
Another cause of death for millions of people every year is disease. Many mortal diseases can be prevented
by clean water or cured by medicine. Few people die of dysentery in developed countries, but many people in poor
countries die of it and many other preventable diseases. So peace can also be the opposite of preventable diseases.
There are many wars between countries. However, people are also killed by people from their own country.
Whenever there are political or religious conflicts, which often results in riots, some people get killed. Therefore,
peace can be the opposite of lacking freedom in religious beliefs.
Adapted from: “Success English”

A/Comprehension:

1. Choose the main idea of the text.

a) The causes of wars b) The different meanings of peace c) The killer diseases

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

a) People are killed only in wars. ………………
b) Peace can be the opposite of hunger. ………………
c) Disease kills millions of people every year. ………………
d) In riots, people do not get killed. ………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What are the different definitions of peace?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Can hunger be a cause of death? Justify.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) What can be prevented by clean water?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

a) they (§2) …………………… b) it (§3) …………………… c) which (§4) ……………………

:B/Text Exploration

1. A/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) struggling (§2) = …………………… b) banned (§3) = ……………………
B/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) wealthy (§3) ≠ …………………… b) few (§4) ≠ ……………………
 2. Complete the following table:
Verbs Nouns Adjectives
……………………………………… …………………………………… prevented
To save …………………………………… ………………………………

3. Complete the following sentences with:

haven’t been able to - will be able to - must - should have - were able to
a) He ……………………………………… join the anti-war association soon.
b) Yesterday, the students ……………………………………… solve the problem easily.
c) The UNO ……………………………………… tried to make peace in the world.
d) They ……………………………………… stop killer diseases yet.
e) We ……………………………………… exchange ideas and opinions in peaceful dialogues.

4. Fill in the gaps with the following words:

individuals - try - disputes - lead
People often ………………………… to make peace because conflicts and war always ………………………… to bad
consequences such as casualties, suffering and destruction. Peace is very important between countries and
…………………………. Therefore some people do their best to stop the conflicts and settle ………………………… in a
peaceful way.

Written Expression:

Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all children
of the world. What are your dreams?

As a Palestinian child, I have a dream

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It is the result of preparation, hard work & learning from failure
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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School
2016
Level: 2nd Year M / TM / GE Duration : 01
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… HourClass : …………………

FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA in 1929. At that time in America, black
people didn't have equal rights with white people. Black people had to sit in the back of busses. The schools were
segregated and there were even separate public restrooms for black people and white people. Black people's lives
were not very good.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister in a Church. He fought against racial segregation. He wanted equal
rights for all people. But he didn't use violence in his fight. He asked people to fight peacefully. For example, he
asked black people to ride in the front of the bus. More than 200,000 people went to Washington D.C. to listen to
him speak and ask the government to change unfair laws.
Because of Martin Luther King, Jr., many laws began to change in the United States. But many white people
disagreed with him and his ways. In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by a white man.

http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htm

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

a) Black Americans struggle b) Martin Luther King and his achievements

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

a) Black people had equal rights with white people. ………………………
b) Black people's lives were not satisfactory. ………………………
c) Martin Luther King never used violence. ………………………
d) Martin Luther King was killed by a white man. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) Did black American have the same rights as the whites?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s job?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) How did he ask people to fight for their rights?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
of the same value (§1)…………………… murdered (§3)………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Verbs Able solve live organize

Noun …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

s

6. Fill in the blanks using these words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1950's and 1960's, Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement …………………………… fight against
segregation because they …………………………… express their opinions freely. Today, people …………………………… do so by
the help of the UN agencies which …………………………… co-operate with their member states to achieve these goals.

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7. Complete the following dialogue:

A: Have you heard about the UNO?
B: Yes, it is the ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: It was created on October 24th, 1945.
A: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: To restore peace, resolve world's conflicts and preserve human rights.

8. Mark the intonation at the end of each sentence (or ).

- Who is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for this year?
- A: Hello, Could you help me please?
B: Certainly.

9. Imagine you are the headmaster of a secondary school. Write five (05) school rulesabout what pupils
must or mustn’t do.

- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2017 / 2018
Level: 2nd Year S / M / GE Date : 13/11/2017
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class : …………………
FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA in 1929. At that time in America, black
people didn't have equal rights with white people. Black people had to sit in the back of busses. The schools were
segregated and there were even separate public restrooms for black people and white people. Black people's
lives were not very good.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister in a Church. He fought against racial segregation. He wanted equal
rights for all people. But he didn't use violence in his fight. He asked people to fight peacefully. For example,
he asked black people to ride in the front of the bus. More than 200,000 people went to Washington D.C. to
listen to him speak and ask the government to change unfair laws.
Because of Martin Luther King, Jr., many laws began to change in the United States. But many white people
disagreed with him and his ways. In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by a white man.

http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htm

1. Choose the right answer: The text is taken from:

a) a newspaper article b) a story c) a web article

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

e) Black people had equal rights with white people. ………………………
f) Black people's lives were not satisfactory. ………………………
g) Martin Luther King never used violence. ………………………
h) Martin Luther King was killed by a white man. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

d) Did black American have the same rights as the whites?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s job?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
f) How did he ask people to fight for their rights?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) of the same value (§1)= …………………… b) murdered (§3) =………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Words able safe live organize

Nouns …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

6. Fill in the blanks using the following words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1950’s and 1960’s, Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement ………………………………… fight against
segregation because they ………………………………… express their opinions freely. Today, people ……………………………… do so
by the help of the UN agencies which ……………………………… co-operate with their member states to achieve these
goals.
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7. Criticize or apologize for the wrong actions using should/shouldn’t have:

A) a. Some students didn’t do their projects.
b. They ………………………………………………………………………………………….
B) a. My classmate opened my bag without my permission.
b. She/He…………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Circle the silent letters:

should - often - right - white

9. Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all
children of the world. What are your dreams?

As a Palestinian child, I have a dream …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2017 / 2018
Level: 2nd Year S / M / GE Date : 13/11/2017
Full Name : ……………………………………………………… Class :
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FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST

Read the text carefully then answer the following questions:

Mahatma Gandhi was a great freedom fighter and non-violent activist. He was born in 1869 in Gujarat,
India. He completed his schooling in India and went to England for further study of law. He then went to the
British colony of South Africa to practice law. There he decided to become a political activist.
Later, here turned to India and started a powerful non-violent movement to fight for India’s independence.
Many times, he was sent to prison, but he never discouraged himself and continued fighting for national
freedom. He started many mass movements like Non Cooperation Movement in 1920 and the Quit
India Movement in 1942.
After so many struggles, India gained independence in 1947. A year later, Gandhi was assassinated. Gandhi
proved that everything is possible with non-violence and the unity of people. Even after his death, he is still alive
in the heart of every Indian as Father of the Nation.

www.Britanica (adapted)

1. Choose the right answer: The text is taken from:

a) a newspaper article b) a story c) a web article

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

a) Mahatma Gandhi was a great violent freedom fighter.………………………
b) Mahatma Gandhi decided to become a political activist in India. ………………………
c) Mahatma Gandhi was jailed many times when trying to restore India’s independence.………………………
d) Mahatma Gandhi was killed in 1948. ………………………

3. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) Did Mahatma Gandhi practise Law?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Where did Mahatma Gandhi begin his non –violent movement to fight for India’s independence?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) What did Mahatma Gandhi prove through his movements towards independence?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.
a) peaceful(§1)= …………………… b) killed(§3) =………………………

5. Complete the following table:

Words possible safe live associate

Nouns …………… …………………… …………………… ……………

6. Fill in the blanks using the following words:

were not able to / can / must / had to
During 1920 and 1942, Mahatma Ghandi and his movements ………………………………… fight for India’s
Independence but they ………………………………… gain it. Today, people ………………………………… unite and cooperate in order
to gain their independence. By doing so, they ………………………………… achieve many goals.

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7. Criticize or apologize for the wrong actions using should/shouldn’t have:
A) a. Some students threw rubbish in the classroom.
b. They ………………………………………………………………………………………….
B) a. My classmate used my mobile without my permission.
b. She/He…………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Circle the silent letters:

listen - could - fight - white

9. Imagine you are a Palestinian child living under occupation, deprived of your basic rights unlike all
children of the world. What are your dreams?

As a Palestinian child, I have a dream …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Ardjoun Maamer Secondary School 2013 / 2014 Level: 2nd Year L & Ph Stream Full
Name: …………………………………… Class: ………………

First Term English Test 2

On October 24th 1945 representatives of 51 nations met to form an association called the United
Nations Organization. The two main aims of UNO are the maintenance of international peace and
security throughout the world. Since then, the organization has survived with difficulty. It has faced
a series of international disputes that could have involved the world in a nuclear war. If UNO has
.failed to settle these disputes, the world might have been involved in a war

:Choose the right answer: The passage is about )1

.a- The horror of war. b- The role of the UNO. c. UNO and wars

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

.…………… .a. The United Nations Organization was created in 1945
…………… .b. The UNO faced difficulties
…………… .c. If the UNO fails in its mission, the world will live in peace

:Answer the following questions according to the text )3

?a. Who formed the UNO
………………………………………………………………………………………
?b. What will happen if the UNO cannot settle the conflicts peacefully
………………………………………………………………………………………

:"Pick out from the text a sentence expressing "Remote Possibility )4

………………………………………………………………………………………

:Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to )5

.……………… = a. purposes = ……………….. b. resolve

:Complete the following table )6

Verb Noun
To solve ......................................
............................. To organization

)Fill in the blanks with: be able to – could – can – can't 7

.a. It was a difficult exercise, but we ……………………...to solve it
.b. Taking these pills ……………………. be harmful to your health
.c. The story ……………………. be true, it was so strange
?d. ………………………. you show me the way to the library, please

:Make requests and reply to them, then mark the intonation at the end of each request )8

…………………………………………………………………………… .a
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- …………………………..
 Kaci Lakhdar Ben Mouloud – Ath Mansour High School
Academic year: 2018/2019 Time allocation: 01 hour
Second year class FIRST TEST
Read the text then answer the following questions
September 21st is known around the globe as International Peace Day. It presents educators with an
opportunity to teach their students about history, the importance of peace and the costs of war. In this holiday,
the world leaders ask their soldiers to cease fire for one day. Many major cities ring a peace bell and citizens
wear a white dove to symbolize peace.
Indeed, all the nations want peace and aspire to live in it. However, only irresponsible politicians would
like to take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption and dictatorship. They
seem to forget that wars are destructive and do not solve any problem.
Texts adapted from Internet
A. Comprehension
1. Choose the title which you think is the most appropriate. (01)
a. September 21st.
b. Importance of peace.
c. Corruption and peace.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text. (02.5)
a. When do we celebrate the International Day of Peace?
b. How do some cities celebrate this event?
c. Do irresponsible leaders work hard to preserve peace?
3. Lexis: (03pts)
a- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:put on (§1) - conflict (§2)
b- Find in the text words that are opposed in meaning to the following:a few (§1) - remember (§2)
B. Text Exploration
1.Complete the following table. (03pts)
Noun Verb Adjective
……….. Symbolise ……..
…………… …….. Destructive
……………. Solve ……………..
2. Ask questions which the underlined words answer (03pts)
Irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption
3. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given. (02pts)
1. It is obligatory that people live in peace.
People………………… live in peace.
2. It is forbidden to leaders to put people in danger.
Leaders …………………put people in danger.
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s” (01.5)
cities – wars – costs – politicians – peoples – symbolises
s Z iz

Part two: Writing (04pts)

Write 02 benefits of living in peace:
 ………………………………………………
 ……………………………………………………..
Two consequences of wars:
 ………………………………………………….
 ……………………………………………………..
All the best

A Sample Correction of the First Test

Aim: To write a sample correction and provide the learners with valuable pieces of advice that enable us to
consolidate the strengths and remedy the weaknesses through specific remediation sessions.
A.Comprehension
1. The most appropriatetittle is. (01)
b. Importance of peace.
2. The answers to the questions. (02.5)
a. We celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21st.
b.Some cities celebrate this event by ringing a peace bell.
c.No, they do not.
3. Lexis: (03pts)
a-Synonyms:put on: wear- conflict: conflict
b- Opposites:a few :many - remember: forget
B. Text Exploration

1.Table completion(03pts)
Noun Verb Adjective
Symbol To Symbolise Symbolic
Destruction To destroy Destructive
Solution To Solve Solving
2. Asking questions(03pts)
Irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption
a. Who take their peoples to wars in order to divert their attention from their corruption?
b. Why do irresponsible politicians take their peoples to wars?
3.Sentence completion. (02pts)
1. It is obligatory that people live in peace.
Peoplemust live in peace.
2. It is forbidden to leaders to put people in danger.
Leaders must notput people in danger.
4. Pronunciation of final “s” (01.5)

s Z iz
costs cities – wars –politicians – peoples symbolises
Part two: Writing (04pts)

Write 02 benefits of living in peace:

 To grow rapidly / to boost the economy
 To enjoy life / To have dreams / enjoy freedom
Two consequences of wars:
 Homeless / orphans / handicapped and victims
 To ruin the economy / To live in stress / more atrocities
Full Name: .................................................... Class: 2Sc
First Term English Test
Read carefully the text then do the following activities

Malcolm X has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history.
Malcolm was an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. He was a courageous advocate
for the rights of African Americans, a man who indicted white Americans for their crimes against black
Americans.

Malcolm X had a very harsh childhood. His father died when he was young. It was rumored that he
was killed by whites. When he was thirteen, his mother was placed in a mental hospital, and he was placed in
a series of foster homes. In 1946, he was caught involved in a robbery. Malcolm was sentenced to ten years in
prison.

While in prison, Malcolm X had undergone radical changes in his personality. He became a member of
the “Nation of Islam ”and quickly he rose to become its leader and public face for a dozen of years. However,
the teachings of the Nation of Islam had nothing to do with our religion. It taught black supremacy and
advocated separation of black and white Americans.

After visiting Mecca, Malcolm had the chance to recognize the true Islam . He said that it
had opened his eyes, as he saw all colours following the teachings of the Koran – that it wasn’t
violent, but accepting the true equality between all people and races. This was something the Nation
of Islam hadn’t followed.

In February 1965, less than a year after leaving the Nation of Islam, he was assassinated by three
members of the group for turning against them.
adapted from the internet

A/ Comprehension

1)Are the following statements true or false, correct the false ones.

a) Malcolm X had an unstable childhood. --------

b) He spent a decade in prison. -----------
c) Malcolm was a member of the Nation of Islam Before he went to prison.-----------
d) He used to believe in white supremacy.-------------

2) Answer the following questions according to the text.

a)who killed his

father?....................................................................................................................................

b)For how long was Malcolm the public face and the
spokesman?...................................................................

c)Has Malcolm changed his

beliefs?..................................................................................................................

3)Who/What do the underlined words refer to in the text?

he § 1 ………………………………… he§2 …………………………….
it §4 …………………………………. the group§5 …………………...
B) Text Exploration
1)Find in the text words whose definitions follow:
a). ………………………. = The belief of superiority §3

b) …………………………= murder somebody important or famous §5

2- Complete the following chart

Verb Noun Adjective

……………..…………… ……………………… Courageous
…………………………… Separation ………………………
To die ……………………… …………………….
…

3-Re-write sentence ‘a’ so it means the same as ‘b’.

a- Malcolm x was able to convince his audience .

b- Malcolm X ……………………………………………………………………..

a- Malcolm was assassinated by three members.

b- Three members.…………………………………………………………………….

a. The prison had changed Malcolm`s personality.

b. Malcolm`s personality……………………………..

4-Classify the following words according to the final “ed”:

placed – involved – assassinated – healed.

/t/ /d/ / Id /

5-Re-order the following statements to make a coherent paragraph.

a- But later on, he changed his beliefs.Quran put the idea of equality in him.
b- He was a human rights activist.
c- Malcolm X believed in the first years of his struggle in the segregation between blacks & whites.
d- One of the American icons in fighting racism is Malcolm X.
Antar Said High School class: 2TM
Full name:....................................................................................

First Term English Test

Part One: Reading and interpreting :

Read the text carefully then do the activities

Conflicts are a normal part of life, finding a solution in which both sides can benefit is cornerstone of
conflict resolution, an important tool for bringing peace into our lives, our communities and our world.
Today conflict resolution is being practised in schools, teachers receive training to become
“peacemakers” when conflicts arise in the classroom.Organizations are being called on to help families,
communities, and even nations to work out their problems.
Take for example, the United Nations whose mission is to help create a more peaceful, just and
sustainable world. UN Peacekeepers help countries torn apart by conflict create conditions for peace. UN
Peacekeepers are soldiers, police and civilian personnel from many countries. They help conflicting sides to
carry out peace agreements they’ve agreed upon. In its over 60 years history, UN Peacekeepers have been
involved in 172 peaceful settlements.
In 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. May 29 was
designed by the United Nations as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
Peace is more than the absence of war. It is a state of being in balance and harmony. Peace is about
community, about encouraging and helping each other to live better. Most of all, peace is about respect, respect
for ourselves, for each other, and for the planet we share.

A. Comprehension / Interpretation:
1. Choose the correct answer: The text is about:
  a) Conflicts’ resolution.
b) The role of the UN peacekeepers to solve conflicts in the world. 
  c) The main achievements of the UN.
2. Say whether the following statements are ‘true’ or ‘false’
a) Peacekeepers won the Nobel Peaze Prize. ..........
b) Peace is just the absence of war. ..........
 3. Answer the following questions according to the text:
b- What is the role of the UN Peacekeepers?
…………………………………………………………………………………………...............................
……………
c- How long have the UN Peacekeeping forces been working for peace?
………………………………………………………………………………………….
d- How does the author describe peace?
...........................................................................................................................................
3. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
Which (§1): ..........   they (§3) ....... It (§5) .........

B/ Text Exploration:
1-Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to:
mean (§1) struggles (§2)
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

  Verb Noun Adjective

Example: to educate education educated
  to criticize ....................... .......................
  ....................... freedom .......................
  ....................... ....................... known
2-Give the correct

a- In April 2004, talks on the conflict of Darfur (begin) .

b- Rosa Parks (be) still alive today and is 86 years old
c- The UN (not find) a solution to the conflict in Syria yet.

3-Choose the right modal:

a-You (don’t have to / mustn’t) take the bus to the supermarket; it is situated just near our home.
b-The peacekeepers (must/had to) intervene to maintain peace in Libya’s struggle in 2011.

4- What are the following abbreviation words refer to:

a/ FIFA:…………………………....................................................………………….
b / WHO:……………….................................................………………………………
5. Mark intonation at the end of each sentence:
A: Would you mind telling me about the reason why the League of Nations failed to keep peace in the
world?
B: It couldn’t because it had no power on itself.
A: Why was it replaced by the United Nations Organization?
B: It was replaced to fulfil the same ambition of restoring peace.

Best wishes
School: Mecheref Tayeb Secondary school Academic Year: 2017-2018
Class: 2GE Duration: 1 hour
the first Term English Test
Read the text carefully then answer the questions.

OSLO: The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2008 Peace Prize on Friday to Martti
AHTISAARI, the former Finnish president who has been associated over decades with peace efforts and quiet,
cautious diplomacy from Asia to Africa and Europe. Out of 197 people nominated for the annual prize, the
committee said, Ahtisaari had been chosen "for his important efforts in several continents and over three
decades to resolve international conflicts."
He has played a central role in ending conflicts that took root in the late 20th century and threatened the
early 21st century with conflagrations in many places. Specifically, the committee mentioned his work in
ending South African domination of Namibia, the former South-West Africa, from the 1970s to the late 1990s ,
and peace efforts in the Indonesian province of Aceh, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Central Asia, the Horn of
Africa and, most recently, in Iraq.
In an initial response, Ahtisaari said he was "very pleased and grateful" at receiving the prize, which is
worth $1.4 million. It will be awarded to him at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10.
In a television interview after the award was announced, Ahtisaari indicated that he might slow the pace
of his travels, which, he said, had kept him away from Finland for 200 days a year. "I want to spend more time
with my wife," he said.
Adapted from “Herald Tribune International Website” www.iht.com
A- Comprehension:
1- The text is: (1pt)
a) a newspaper article. b) a speech. c) a radio news report.

2- Say if these statements are True or False: (2pts)

a) Martti Ahtisaari is from China.
b) The winner's achievements were over different continents.
c) There were only three candidates to 2008 Peace Prize.
d) The winner of the award will get more than one million Dollar.

3- Answer these questions according to the text: (4pts)

a- "for his important efforts in several continents '' Explain by illustrating examples.
b- Was he happy after the announcement? Justify.
c- When will the ceremony happen?
d- Will he continue travelling too much after taking the prize?

4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text? (2pts)

a- He (§2) →… b- that (§2) →… c- It (§3) →… d- which (§4) →…

B- Text exploration:
1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following. (1,5pt)
a- selected =………… (§1) b- getting =……… (§3) c- declared =……… (§4)

2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following. (1,5pt)
a- punished ≠……… (§1) b- war ≠……… (§2) c- sad ≠……… (§3)

3- Complete the following table: (2pts)

Nouns Adjectives
 peace ………….
………… independent
freedom …………
………… destructive

4- Fill in the gaps with: can, can’t, could, couldn't, will be able to, was/ were able to, or have/has
been able to. ( 2 pts)
a- Only before the end of the Revolution, Algerian soldiers.........................force the French army to
start negotiation to stop the war.
b- By the end of this meeting, journalists ................... to meet the delegate and ask him different
questions of current issues.
c- ................................ You hear what the chairman is saying?
d- The United Nations Organization .......................... (not) to put an end to the Middle east crises
yet.

5- Classify the following words in the table below according to the number of their syllables
(1.5pt)
peace- conflicts- awarded- dominated- committee- pleased

1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables 4 syllables

6- Fill in the gaps with five (5) words from the following list. (2.5 pts)
died - in - officer – Algerian - was - Norway - after - coming
Martti AHTISAARI …………..…. born on June 23, 1937, …………..… the city of Viipuri, which is
now on the Russian side of the border in territory ceded to the Soviet Union ………….....World War II. His
father, a naturalized Finn born in ……………..…. , was a noncommissioned army ………….. .