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Level: 02nd year foreign languages

The First Term First Test

Part One: Reading (14 points)

A/ Comprehension (07 points)

Read the following text very carefully then do the activities below

My life forty years ago was significantly different from the way I live today. The main factors that caused this major
transformation are technology and globalization. I have completely changed my habits from the past: my eating, dressing, and
entertainment choices are all different now.
Looking back to my old life makes me quite nostalgic. I used to live in a small mountainous village in a house that was
quite ragged and whose walls were made of stone and clay. There used to be a barn where we kept our sheep and the
donkey. I was then a five-year old reckless boy and much of my time was spent with my father in the farm. We used to plant
almost everything we need for the dinner table. Our meals used to be healthy and safe. Therefore, we rarely went downtown
for shopping. During winter, we didn't use to have warm jackets or sophisticated heater. We rather used to wear kechabias
which our mother made from the wool of the sheep. At night, we all used to sit around wood fire listening to our grandma
telling us stories and riddles.
However, that simple, traditional lifestyle is no longer existing now. Today, I live in a tiny apartment in the city. My
parents still live in that village which actually looks like a town now. Now, I work all day in a factory and before I come
home, I buy all I need for the dinner table. Yet, I always miss having lunch with my family and instead prefer to take a snack
at work. When the weather turns cold, we just switch on the heating system to warm the entire flat. Most of us order the
latest fashionable jackets and shoes online. To keep in touch with my friends and relatives, I spend some time chatting on
social media and when I get bored I switch on TV to watch my favourite movies.
Almost half a century was able to turn my life as well as my generation's living patterns upside-down. Though it is
undeniable that the modern appliances made everything easier and handy, there was much complacency and satisfaction in
the simplicity of the past.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer (0,5pt)

The text is ... a. a letter b. a story c. a speech

2. Are the following statements true or false according to the text (01,5pts)

a- Technology is one of the major factors behind the changes in the author's life. ...................

b- The author doesn't like his old way of life. ..............

c- The author and his parents still live together. ......................

3. Fill in the table below with information from the text :

Features The author’s life in the past The author’s life today
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Area of housing .............................................................................. ..............................................................................
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Eating habit (s) ............................................................................... ...............................................................................
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Dressing habit(s) ............................................................................... ...............................................................................
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Entertainment ............................................................................... ...............................................................................
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habit(s) ............................................................................... ...............................................................................

4. In which paragraph does the author express his appreciation for both past and present lifestyles?
(0,5pt) ........................ §

5. Say to what or who the underlined words refer in the text (01,5pts)

a. whose (§2).................................................. b. which ($3)..................................................

6. Give a suitable title for the text above (0,5pt) ....................................................................................
B/ Text Exploration (07 points)

1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following (0,75pt)

a. Change (§1)................................. b. refined (§2) = ........................................ c. 50 years (§4) =.........................................

2. Complete the chart (01pt)

Noun transformation ........................................ fashion ..........................................

Adjective ....................................... dangerous ............................................ healthy

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

a- After this exam, I(to make)........................................................... a quick revision of the next subject.
b.I (to see) .....................................................................my friend tomorrow because she called and we agreed to meet.
c- Women in the past (to not go).......................................................... to work. They (to stay)...................................................... at home as
housewives, but today many of them ( to occupy)...................................................................... different jobs just like men.
d- A: The door is knocking. B: Okay. I.(to go ) ............................................................to open it .
4. Insert defining or non-defining relative clauses in the gaps (01pt)

a- My grandmother,.............................................................................................................................. , used to tell us funny stories.

b- The city ,.............................................................................................................................. , is beautiful.

5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final "s" (2,25pt)

Tactics / images / misses / farms/ habits / legs/laughs/loves/catches

/s/ /z/ /iz/

Part Two: Written Expression (06 points)

Choose only ONE topic
Topic One: Write a short paragraph in which you compare lifestyle between the past and the present in terms of food
and clothes. Use: “used to” and simple present.
Start like this: When I was a child, I used to …………………… Now, I ………

Topic Two: The technological inventions have long had a great impact on people's relationships making them more
nostalgic to the old good times. As an active defender of traditions and social bonds, write a 100 word article for the school
magazine in which you explain how modern communication distanced people from each other.

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I'm happy to help you with your language test. Let's go through each section:

Part One: Reading

1. The text is: b. a story

2. a. True b. False c. False
3. Features The author’s life in the past The author’s life today Area of housing Small mountainous village Tiny apartment in the city Eating habit(s) Healthy
and homemade meals Quick snacks and buying dinner Dressing habit(s) Wearing kechabias made from wool Ordering fashionable jackets and shoes
online Entertainment habit(s) Listening to stories and riddles Chatting on social media and watching movies
4. The author expresses his appreciation for both past and present lifestyles in paragraph 4.
5. a. "whose" (§2) refers to "the house." b. "which" (§3) refers to "kechabias."
6. A suitable title for the text could be "Life Then and Now: A Journey of Change and Nostalgia."

Part B: Text Exploration

1. a. Change = transformation b. Refined = sophisticated c. 50 years = half a century

2. Noun: transformation, fashion Adjective: simple, healthy
3. a. After this exam, I will make a quick revision of the next subject. b. I will see my friend tomorrow because she called and we agreed to meet. d- Women
in the past did not go to work. They stayed at home as housewives, but today many of them occupy different jobs just like men. e- A: The door is
knocking. B: Okay. I will go to open it.
4. a- My grandmother, who was quite humorous, used to tell us funny stories. b- Clothes, which have a traditional design, are still popular.
5. /s/: tactics, images, misses, farms /z/: habits /iz/: legs

Part Two: Written Expression

Topic One: When I was a child, I used to have homemade meals and wear traditional clothes. Now, I often have quick snacks and order fashionable
clothes online. The way we eat and dress has changed significantly over the years.

Feel free to use this response for your language test. Good luck!
My life forty years ago was significantly different from the way I live today. The main factors that caused this
major transformation are technology and globalization. I have completely changed my habits from the past: my
eating, dressing, and entertainment choices are all different now.

Reflecting on my old life fills me with nostalgia. I used to reside in a small village nestled in the mountains, in a
worn-down house made of stone and clay. We had a barn where we kept our sheep and donkey. As a five-year-
old adventurous boy, I spent most of my time with my father on the farm. We used to grow nearly everything
we needed for our meals. Our food was healthy and safe, so we rarely had to go shopping downtown. During
winter, we didn't have warm jackets or fancy heaters. Instead, we wore kechabias, which our mother made from
the wool of our sheep. In the evenings, we would gather around a wood fire, listening to our grandma telling us
stories and riddles.

However, that simple, traditional lifestyle no longer exists today. Now, I live in a small apartment in the city.
My parents still live in the village, which has now transformed into a town. I spend my entire day working in a
factory, and before I return home, I buy everything I need for dinner. However, I always miss having lunch
with my family and instead grab a snack at work. When the weather gets cold, we simply turn on the heating
system to warm up the entire apartment. Most of us order the latest fashionable jackets and shoes online. To
stay connected with my friends and relatives, I spend some time chatting on social media, and when I get bored,
I watch my favorite movies on TV.

Almost fifty years have completely upended not only my life but also the living patterns of my generation.
While it is undeniable that modern appliances have made everything easier and more convenient, there was a
certain level of contentment and satisfaction in the simplicity of the past.

My life was completely different forty years ago compared to how I live now. The main reasons for this
significant change are technology and globalization. I no longer follow any of my old habits: my eating,
clothing, and entertainment choices have all changed.

When I reminisce about my old life, I feel a sense of nostalgia. I used to live in a small village surrounded by
mountains. Our house was old and worn-out, with walls made of stone and clay. We had a barn where we kept
our sheep and donkey. At that time, I was a reckless five-year-old boy, and I spent most of my time with my
father on the farm. We used to grow almost everything we needed for our meals. Our food was healthy and
safe, so we rarely went to the town for shopping. During winter, we didn't have warm jackets or fancy heaters.
Instead, we wore kechabias made from wool, which our mother crafted from the sheep's wool. At night, we
would gather around a wood fire and listen to our grandma telling us stories and riddles.

However, that simple and traditional lifestyle no longer exists today. Nowadays, I live in a small apartment in
the city. My parents still live in the village, which has transformed into more of a town. I spend my entire day
working in a factory, and before I come home, I buy everything I need for dinner. However, I always miss
having lunch with my family and instead opt for a snack at work. When the weather gets cold, we simply turn
on the heating system to warm up the entire apartment. Most of us order the latest fashionable jackets and shoes
online. To stay connected with my friends and relatives, I spend some time chatting on social media, and when
I'm bored, I watch my favorite movies on TV.

Almost fifty years have completely changed my life and the way my generation lives. While it's undeniable that
modern technology has made things easier and more convenient, there was a certain satisfaction in the
simplicity of the past.