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Secondary School of Ali N’mer Year Two, F/Languages

Third Term English Exam

Part One : Reading (07 pts)


Comprehension: Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have
many: for example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an
earthquake. The ground vibrates, houses fall down, and railway lines are broken. Trains run off the
lines .Sometimes thousands of people are killed in different ways.

Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The epicenter of some
might occur under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the
earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves travel long distances
and rush over the land. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings;
sometimes they break more buildings than the earthquake itself. This is what happened recently in
Japan.

What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps
the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and
the walls do not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn.

Adapted from: Disasters & Diversity www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov

1- Say whether the following statements are “true” or “false”:


a- There are numerous earthquakes in Japan.

b- Earthquakes can cause different damages.

c- The waves caused by earthquakes are extremely dangerous.

d- A building with concrete walls might be a solution.

2- In which paragraph is it mentioned “waves can be stronger than earthquake”?


3- Answer the following questions according to the text:

a- What happens when there is an earthquake?


b- What are the advantages of building with concrete walls?
c- Do earthquakes always happen near volcanoes? Justify.
4- What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to:
a- Them (§1) ………… b- They (§2) ……………… c- It (§3) ……………

B/ Text Exploration: (07 pts)

1-Find in the text words whose definitions follow:


a- …………………..……… (§1) = A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement
around geologic faults.
b- ………………………… (§3) = A chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or
other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame.
2-Complete the following chart as shown in the example:

Verb Noun Adjective


Example: To protect Protection Protective
………….…………… Volunteer ………….……………
………….…………… ………….…………… Assistant

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

1/ a) A reporter said: “The casualties were enormous here”.


b) A reporter said ………………………………………………………..……………..…………...
2/ a) The Algerian Red Crescent have donated some food aids.
b) Some food aids ……………………………………………..……………………………………
4) Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables

-Island -should -vehicale -emission


One syllable two syllables Three syllables

5- Complete the passage with the following words:

solidarity – each other – needs – disasters

Natural disasters have always elicited ……(1)…… Therefore, people help ………(2)…… to
cope with emergency ……(3)……… There are also many associations which offer a great support
during ………(4)………

Part Two : Written Expression (Choose ONE of the following topics) (06 points)
Topic One:
Imagine that you were the mayor of Algiers. Write an announcement advertising the precautions that
citizens should take before, during and after a Tsunami. .(Use had better/not, should and ought to)

What to do before a tsunami What to do during tsunami What to do after a tsunami

 Know if your city could be  Stay calm  Stay calm


struck by a tsunami.
 Leave the area immediately if  Listen to and follow the
 Talk with your family and you are at the beach or near instructions from the
prepare an emergency plan. a river when a strong radio.
earthquake occurs.
 Identify safe places close to  Help others who may
your home and school.  Go at least one kilo-meter need if you can.
inland or 35 meters above
the sea level.

 Don’t go to the river or beach


to watch the waves

Topic Two:
You want to get rid of the fear you have about next year’s BAC exam but you can’t .write a letter to
an agony aunt to ask for advice .
NB : respect the form of a letter

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Laamari Mohamed Secondary School Academic Year:
2022/2023

Mr.Rahali Oussama Level:2nd year literary


stream
Typical Correction of the Third Term Test

Parts Answers Partial Full


Mark Mark
1. T/F statements: a. True. b. True c. True d. True 0.5*4 2
2. Paragraph identification: The idea is mentioned in paragraph 02
3. Answering comprehension questions: 0.5*1 0.5
Comprehension

a. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates,


houses fall down, and railway lines are broken. Trains run off the lines.
b. No, they don’t. Because they often happen near volcanoes, but not
always. 1*3 3
c. Walls do not easily fall and there is less chance of fire.
4. Cohesive markers:
Them = some countries. / They = waves. / It = building with concrete
walls.
A.

0.5*3 1.5

07 pts

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1. Lexis:
a- Earthquake.
b- Fire. 0.5*2 1
2. Morphology :
Verb Noun Adjective
To volunteer //// Voluntary
To assist Assistance //// 0.25*4 1

3. Grammar.
B1- A reporter said (that) casualties had been enormous there.
B2- Some food aids have been donated by Algerian Red Crescent.
1*2
5. Phonology. 2
B. Text Exploration

Island - should - vehicle - whom

6. Discourse.
0.5*4 2
1. Solidarity. 2. Each other. 3. needs. 4. disasters.

0.5*4 2
8 pts

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