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THIRD TERM EXAM OF ENGLISH
School year: 2023-2024 Duration: 2hr
FULL NAME
CLASS
PART ONE: READING. (15 PTS)
A. COMPREHENSION. (7PTS)
READ THE PASSAGE BELOW THEN DO THE ACTIVITIES THAT FOLLOW.
Drones have a fascinating history that started not too long ago. Drones are flying machines
that can be controlled remotely. They were originally used for military purposes, like spying or
delivering supplies to hard-to-reach places without risking human lives.
At first, drones were big and not so easy to control. They were mainly used for surveillance and gathering
information. But as technology advanced, drones became smaller, more efficient, and easier to fly. This made
them accessible to a wider range of people. Now, you can find drones in different sizes, from small ones that
can fit in your hand to larger ones.
Some drones have cameras attached to them, allowing people to take stunning photos and videos from high
up in the sky. This opened up new possibilities for photography and filmmaking. Apart from that, drones are
also used for practical purposes. Companies are using drones to deliver packages quickly and efficiently. They
can transport items to different locations without needing a human to physically carry them. This makes things
faster and more convenient. Drones have also found their way into industries like agriculture, where they can
monitor crops and spray pesticides more efficiently.
The history of drones shows how they have evolved from military tools to becoming accessible and useful in
everyday life. They have changed the way we see the world and have become a part of many industries. It's
exciting to think about what drones will be capable of in the future as technology continues to improve.
1- Say whether these statements are "true" or "false". (2 pts)
1. Drones were originally created for military applications.
2. Drones have become more efficient and accessible to people.
3. Drones are used only for photography and filmmaking.
4. Drones have become less famous over time .
2- Answer the following questions according to the text. (3 pts)
a.What were drones originally used for?
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b. How did drones change and improve over time?
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c. What are the practical uses of drones mentioned in the passage?
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3- Identify the paragraph in which the following idea is mentioned: (1 pt)
“Drones are now being used for more than just military purposes” In § n: …………
4- What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1 pt)
Them: .................................... (§3) They: .............................................. (§4)
B. TEXT EXPLORATION: (08 PTS)
1- Find in the text words that are closest to the following: (1.5 pts)
Secretly observing = ................................... (§ 1) large = ......................................(§2)
2. Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root: (1.5 pts)
advantege: ............................... correct: .......................................... moral: ............................................
3- Combine each pair of sentences with the connector given between brackets (3 pts)
a. Innovation has many positive aspects. It has created so many problems. (Although)
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b. The scientist failed too many times. He has not stopped trying (However)
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c. Smart phones are very useful. They became part of our life. (so.....that)
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4-Fill in the blanks with words from the list. (2pts)
blind _ inventor _ harder _accident _ discovered
Louis Braille was a famous ……….…… . In 1912, he had a terrible …………………. , when he hit himself in the eye and
became …………………. .However, that event didn’t stop him from working ………………..…… to solve some problems.
PartTwo: (5 pts)
Written Expression: Choose one of the topics below
Topic one: Use the following notes to write a short biography about Alexander Graham Bell.
- born in 1847, Edinburgh, Scotland / became assistant of his father at university, London / went to Canada and USA in 1871 /
opened school for training teachers of deaf people in Boston / invented telegraph 1875 / invented telephone 1876 / died in 1922
Topic Two: : Write a short paragraph about an useful invention. You have to mention the following:
What is this invention? / What is it used for? / Who invented it? / What are some of its advanteges and disadvantages?
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