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Driving in the rain can be very dangerous. In fact, rain is the cause of thousands of accidents each year, especially in Israel. Because it doesn’t usually rain here from April to October, new drivers can get a license without having driven in bad weather.
Here are some road safety tips for rainy days:
•Safety starts before you drive. No matter what time of the year it is, you must check your tires at least once a month, as well as your windshield wipers1.Also check your brake lights regularly because you may have to pay a fine2if they don’t work.
•When driving, keep your eyes on the road at all times and make sure you keep plenty of distance between you and the car in front of you.
•On rainy days, you should always leave the house 10 minutes early. Give yourself plenty of time. Drive slowly and stay under the speed limit. Speeding is the cause of one third of all traffic accidents in Israel. In rainy weather, speeding is especially dangerous because the roads are very slippery. If you feel your car is about to skid3, reduce your speed slowly.Do not brake suddenly. This is very dangerous, and you can lose control of the car.
•Remember, the first rain of the winter is the most dangerous. During the hot summer, the roadabsorbs4 dirt and a lot of oil from cars. When it rains for the first time, the rain mixes with the dirt and oil to make the roads even more slippery.
•In Israel, you must drive with your lights on between November 1 and March 31. It’s the law, and you will get a fine if you don’t. Be careful when using your lights on full beam5. Don’t forget to lower them when a driver comes in your direction. Lights that are on full beam can blind the other driver and cause an accident.Lastly, remember not to use these lights when it is raining or foggy. They make it harder for you to see the road.
•Sometimes, it rains so hard that you can’t see the road or cars in front of you. When this happens, pull over to the side of the road, leave your lights on and wait for the rain to stop.
There’s one important thing all new drivers should remember: Be responsible and you will keep safe.

1windshieldwipers מגבים, "וישרים"/مساحات زجاج السيارة4absorbs סופג /يمتصّ

2fine קנס /غرامة5full beam (אורות)גבוהים /أضواء الطريق (الفار)

3skid להחליק /تزلق

BAnswer the questions.

1.In lines 1-3, the author explains why … .(4 points)

a.no one likes to drive in the rain in Israel

b.you must never drive in the rain in Israel

c.there isn’t much rain in Israel

d.Israeli drivers aren’t used to driving in wet weather

2.Complete the sentence. (lines 1-3)(4 points)

The writer mentions the time from April to October because......

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3.The writer says “safety starts before you drive” (line 5)because … .(4 points)

a.drivers should check the weather before they go out

b.it’s important for drivers to check their car frequently

c.drivers must always use their brake lights

d.it’s important for drivers to be careful

4.According to the writer, leaving the house early on a rainyday will … .(4 points)
(lines10-15)

a.help drivers avoid traffic jams

b.prevent drivers from speeding

c.keep drivers from being late

d.help drivers avoid traffic lights

5.Give ONE tip for how a driver can prevent his / her car from skidding.(4 points)
(lines 10-15)

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6.Complete the sentence. (lines 16-18)(4 points)

The roads are more dangerous after the first rain because......

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7.Put aby theTWOcorrect answers.(2 x 4 = 8 points)

Inlines 19-24, the writer warns against using your lights at full beam because… .

……a.they make it difficult for other drivers to see

……b.they hurt your eyes

……c.you must use these lights in winter

……d.they make it hard to see in the fog and rain

……e.they are very dangerous

……f.you will get a fine if you use them

8.When are drivers punished?(4 points)
Give ONE example from lines 5-7and ONEexample from lines 19-24.

Lines 5-7:......

Lines 19-24:......

CWhich road safety tip do you think is the most useful? Explain why.(4 points)

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AMatch A and B.(10 x 1 = 10 points)

1.He broke the vase by accident.……a.She likes to do things by herself.

2.I didn’t recognize you.……b.I can do many things with it.

3.I’ll stay for as long as I can.……c.So I took part in the marathon.

4.I feel sorry for Amanda.……d.He fell when he was skiing.

5.That new cellphone is very useful.……e.She doesn’t have any friends.

6.I don’t trust her.……f.It fell out of his hand.

7.John was badly injured.……g.He did really well on his exams.

8.Tom’s grades have improved.……h.But I have to be home by six.

9.Sally is independent.……i.You look different.

10.My coach encouraged me to……j.She never tells the truth.
run in a competition.

BRead the letter to Amy’s advice column andcircle the correct answer.(8 x 1 = 8 points)

Dear Amy,

I am very worried. My best friend has just gotten his driver’s license. He’s a very
1.dangerous / polite driver. He is too 2.respectful / confident. He thinks it’s cool to
3.speed / crash. He is very careless: he always drives with one hand on the 4.brakes /steering wheel and the other hand on his cellphone. When people 5.complain / protect tohim about his driving, he doesn’t listen and 6.denies/forgives that hedrives dangerously.Yesterday he almost 7.crashed / receivedinto a man on a bike. When he’s driving,people’s livesare8.in danger /in any case.He must be stopped before he hurtssomeone and gets into serious trouble.

Max

CComplete Amy’s reply with the words below.(6 x 2 = 12 points)
There are two extra words.

as soon as ● danger ● necessary ● mind their own business
responsible ● serious ● sounds ● scar

Dear Max,

It 1.………………………… like your friend has a2.………………………… problem. It’sgood that he has a good friendlike you.You are very3.………………………….Many peoplethink it’s best to4.………………………… and not tell on their friends, but sometimes wemust ask for help.Your friend is a5.………………………… to himself and others.You should speak to hisparents 6.………………………… possible before he hurts himselfor someone else.

ACircle the correct answer.(10 x 1 = 10 points)

1.You … wear a helmet when you ride your bike.

a.mustb.mayc.don’t have to

2.She… go out tonight because she is ill.

a.has tob.shouldc.shouldn’t

3.He… be able to come on Saturday, but he isn’t sure.

a.mightb.mustc.can

4.Cyclists… obey the traffic laws.

a.don’t have tob.have toc.can’t

5.Drivers… be very careful when it rains.

a.don’t have tob.have toc.could

6.Students… use their cellphones during the exam. It’s the rule.

a.don’t have tob.canc.must not

7.No one… use my bike while I’m on vacation.

a.mayb.mightc.could

8.You… wear those shoes when you go hiking. They aren’t very practical.

a.shouldn’tb.shouldc.might

9.I… believe she forgot to invite me to her party. I thought wewere good friends.

a.canb.couldc.can’t

10.Water is very good for you. You… drink at least a liter a day.

a.mustn’tb.shouldc.could

BComplete the sentences with the words below.(5 x 1 = 5 points)

couldn’t ● can ● should ● can’t ● may

1.It’s hot today. You …………………………wear a sun hat.

2.Assaf got on the track team because he…………………………run very fast.

3.I want to come,but I …………………………because I have a test tomorrow.

4.We…………………………run in the Tel Aviv Marathon if the weather’s nice.

5.My cellphone is broken so I …………………………leave you a message.

CCircle the correct answer.(5 x 1 = 5 points)

Jerusalem News / April 30, 2014
Driving Age in Israel Drops to 16
In Israel, young people 1.can / can’t start taking driving lessons from the age of 16 and a half and get their license at the age of 16 and 9 months. Even though they 2.are able to/ aren’t abletoget their driver’slicense earlier than before, young people3.will have to / don’t have to drive with an adult for the first six months. This new rule is for all new drivers under the age of 24. During this time, the young driver 4.must / mustn’tdrive
at least 50 hours with another driver. According to the law, new drivers
5.must practice / shouldn’t practiceat least 15 hours of driving at night. These new laws will give young drivers more experience on the road.

Your younger brother or sister is going to start high school next year.
Write a letter of advice. Write 35-40 words.

Remember to use:

•modals and semi-modals

•expressions for giving advice

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