exam paper : TRADITIONAL MANNERS AND CHANGING MANNERS p.32
Part One : Reading (15pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities .
The decline of the Islamic civilization gave impetus to the unchallenged rise of the West. The golden age of Islam, particularly the scientific pursuits that required greater stability in the Arab heartland declined by the 12th ceftuby and came to end in 1258 CE after the brutal Mongol iSvasion. Dhough the Mongol conquers adopte$ Islam within fifty years, their ruling methods were tribal. With the vast destruction of manuscripts and libraries, gradually a majority of"Ulema (religious jurists and scholars) came to the view that the Islamic civilization had reached its apogee and all the interpretations (Ijtehad) needed have been accomplished.
It was widely believed that the destruction at the hands of Mongols was retribution from Allah for the deviances. In effect the “gates of Ijtehad were closed” by an emerging consensus. Ibn Taymiyyah (1263-1326) condemned many of the interpretations that accrued after the caliphate of the first four caliphs, but he advocated fresh interpretation for the current times. He was imprisoned for such deviance and died heartbroken. By the time of Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), the Muslim empire of Spain was in headlong decline and was finally obliterated in 1492 CE.
The great Muslam tradition of scholarship in philosophy and sciences were in decline by the dawn of the 13th century. About this time the Europeans had started translations of the kn/Wledge ABcrued ajd buil4 upon by the Mu lim schkhars. THough in 5th and 16th century Europe waq still in religious straight jacket it had started a gradual pushing back against the stranglehold of the unitary Catholic Church. The freedom of thought gradually gained ground in 18th century with what has come to be known as the age of reason. By mid 19th century the Industrial revolution had taken hold, particularly the war technology and exploration leading to world dominance and colonialism. The colonialism and the ascendance of the west were in part caused by the weakness in Islamic societies.
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A) Comprehension and Interpretation . (7pts)
1)Write the letter that corresponds to the right answer .
The text is about : a)The decline of Islamic Civilization
b)The Rise of the West c)The Mongol Invasion
2)Are these statements True or False ? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the statement .
a)The rise of the west was on the detriment of the decline of the Islamic civilization .
b)TheMongol invasion started before the 12th century .
c)Colonialism fulfilled the industrial revolution .
3)Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in the text .
a)The Europeans translated most Muslims ‘works in science and philosophy .
b)Due to the leading to better technology ,colonial expansion began .
c)The Mongol destroyed most libraries and manuscripts .
d)The Muslim empire in Spain came to end by the end of the 14th century .
4)Answer the following questions according to the text .
a)In what way did the Mongol invasion decline the Islamic civilization ?
b)Why was Ibn Taymiyyah imprisoned ?
c)Was colonialism necessary for the Europeans ? Explain .
d)In which paragraph is it mentioned that Europe knew the age of reason ?
5)Who / what do the underlined words refer to in the text ?
B)Text Exploration . (8pts)
1)Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following .
a)fulfilled (§1) b)revenge (§2) c)fall (§3) d)rise (§3)
2)Complete the chart as shown in the example .
Noun Verb Adjective
destruction ………….. …………..
stability ………….. …………..
knowledge …………..
…………. To destruct …………..
To civiliz / se
………….. ………….. destructive
………….. ………….. popular
3)Connect each pair of sentences with one of the words given . Make changes where necessary .
a)The Islamic civilization declined . The west rose . (because of)
b)Islamic societies became weak . The colonialism started . (unless)
4)Classify the words according to their stressed syllables .
a)impetus b)stability c)Islamic d)believe
5)Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent passage .
a)The European colonization of the Muslim lands started in mid 18th century .
b)The advent of the wider use of gun powder gave impetus to the expansion of the new Muslim powers.
c)By the beginning of 18th century these great empires were spent and in decline .
d)They had quite liberal and tolerant rulers ushering an era of conquest, expansion and great civilizations .
Part Two : Written Expression (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics .
Topic One : According to you, what were the real reasons behind the decline of the Islamic civilization ?
Topic Two : In a short paragraph, say how can education build or destroy any civilization?
GOOD LUCK
Corregé et bareme
Part One : Reading
A) Comprehension and Interpretation .
1) a)The decline of Islamic civilization (0,5 pt)
2) a)T b)F c)T (1,5pt)
3)1( c) 2(d) 3(a) 4(b) (1pt)
4) a)In a way that all the manuscripts and libraries(the symbol of civilization)were destroyed brutally.(1)
b)Because he condemned many of the interpretations after the caliphate of the first four caliphs and instead he advocated fresh interpretations for the current times . (1)
c)Yes, it was . To satisfy the industrial revolution needs . (0,75)
d) In paragraph Three(3) / last paragraph . (0,25)
5) their : the Mongol conquers (0,5)
He : Ibn Taymiyyah (0,5)
B)Text Exploration .
1) a)accomplished b)retribution c)decline d)ascendance (2pts)
Noun Verb Adjective
Popularity
Stability
Knowledge
civilization Populariz /se
Stabiliz /se
Know
Civiliz / se Popular
Stable
Knowledgeable
Civilized / sed
2) (2pts)
3) a)Because of the decline of the Islamic civilization, the west rose . (0,5)
b)Unless Islamic societies became weak, the colonialism didn’t start . (0,5)
4) impetus - stability - Islamic - believe (1pt)
5) 1(b) 2(d) 3(c) 4(a) (2pts)
Part Two : Written Expression
Criterion one 1.5Criterion two 1.5Criterion three 1Criterion four 1
Sbject
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Dear Sir;
I feel I must protest about the lunch we had at your restaurant on Thursday 17th May. Unfortunately, both the food and the service were not satisfactory.
To begin with, the dishes we ordered were not tasty because of heavy seasoning. There was also so much salt and pepper on the food that it was impossible to eat the whole meal. Furthermore, your advertisement was misleading as there were only two vegetarian dishes on the menu.
I must also point out that none of the dessert we ordered was fresh. In fact, they smelled bad and the “delicious Italian cakes” were stale. As if this was not bad enough, the prices were far from reasonable and contrary to what was stated in your advertisement; we found everything outrageously priced.
To make matters worse, the air-conditioning was out of order. As a result, we felt hot and extremely uncomfortable.
Finally, when we asked for the bill, we were surprised about the staff’s ignorance of the 10% discount for group bookings. Again, this was something highlighted in your advertisement. We could have made a fuss about it, but we decided not to.
Considering all the above, I believe I am entitled to a partial refund. I am confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
James Kent
Section One: A/ Comprehension & Interpretation ( 07 points)
1- Circle the answer that best completes each statement.
A.The text is a .... a) speech b) letter c) report
B.It is addressed to ... a) James Kent b) a friend c) the manager of the restaurant
C.The writer is ... a) Complaining b) arguing c) giving his opinion
2- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Correct the false ones.
a.The author wrote a thank you message to the owner of the restaurant.
b.The food was delicious although salty and spicy.
c.The dessert was tasty, recently made and had a pleasant odor.
d.The author was surprised by the amount of money he had to pay for the meals.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text.
a.Why did the author write to the owner of the restaurant?
b.Did the author and his friends like it there?
c.What didn’t give them pleasure?
d.What did the author ask the owner of the restaurant for?
4- What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a- they (§3) b - this (§5)
5- Tick the most appropriate general idea of the text.
a) The writer’s complaint about the quality of food and service.
b) The writer’s comment on the food and the service.
c) The writer’s congratulation for the service and the food.
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B/ Text Exploration (7pts)
1- Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) To say that you are not satisfied with something. (§1) =……………
b) A short article on radio intended to persuade people to buy something.(§2)=…………..
c) To an extravagant or immoderate degree (§3)=…………………..
2- Which nouns can be derived from the following words?
Words Nouns
* Receive ……….
* Hot ………….
* Believe ………….
3- Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
·Satisfied -Order -reasonable
4- Rewrite sentences using the connector in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
a)The dishes we ordered were not tasty because of heavy seasoning. ( so…….that…..)
b)There was so much salt and pepper on the food that it was impossible to eat the whole meal. (because)
c)Contrary to what was stated in your advertisement, we found everything outrageously priced. ( whereas)
d)the air-conditioning was out of order. As a result, we felt hot and extremely uncomfortable.( Owing to)
e)Unless you complain to the manager, he won’t get any refund. ( Provided)
5- Read the text again and complete the sentences below
1.James wrote to the owner of the restaurant. He wishes………………………………………..
2.James was very dissatisfied by the lunch he had. He wishes…………………………………….
3.It’s high time……………………….. so that his customers would be satisfied by both the food and the service.
6- Classify the following words according to their final “ed” pronunciation.
·ordered·stated·priced· surprised·Decided· asked
/ t // d // Id /
7- Complete the following dialogue.
A: ...... ?
B: I wrote it because I felt deceived about the restaurant’s bad service.
A: ...... ?
B: I asked for a refund.
A: ...... ?
B: They have to. I believe it is my right to get a refund.
A: And what if...... ?
B: I will make an advertisement campaign against their services.
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Section Two: Written Expression (6 pts) Choose only one topic
Topic 0ne: Imagine you are the owner of the restaurant. Write an invitation letter to James in which you
want to apologize and repair every wrong matter that happened during his last visit to your
restaurant.
Topic Two: you received a shipment of watches from china last month. You noticed that all the watches
were not of the characteristics you asked for. Write a letter of complaint to your Chinese
partner stating your dissatisfaction about the following:
·Time of delivery
·The number of watches
·The colour of the watches
·The design
·The cost
You decided to do something to keep you business going.
·Reshipment of the merchandise
·Asking for your money back
·More guarantees for further business with your Chinese partner
- Voir le profil
ENGLISH BAC PAPER
(elaborated by Mr. Zaitri)
READ THE TEXT CAREFULLY THEN DO THE ACTIVITIES
As the Greek historian Herodotus once said ‘Egypt of the gift of the Nile’, the NileRiver was the ancient Egyptians’ best friend even it did flood every year. In the fall, the great river would overflow its banks. At first the Egyptians lost their crops their houses and in some cases their lives. However, the Egyptian people noticed after a time that the floods came about the same time every year, in June. Therefore, they planned: they would make sure nothing important was on the banks of the river when it was time for the flood
Then after the water level went back down, they would quickly plant new crops. The floods brought good fresh soil up onto the land .This soil was ideal for planting grains.
The river also gave them the chance to fish. The Egyptians would build boats out of the wood and sail up and down the river. They would use spears and nets to catch fish as well as birds that flew close to the surface of the water.
The Nile also provided protection from attack. People wanting to invade Egypt would have first to cross the river, which was very wide in places. The Egyptians could stand on their own side of the river and throw spears at their r attackers. Any attacker who did cross the river was likely to be tired from making the crossing.
Another important way that the Nile helped the ancient Egyptians was in trade. Goods went to and from the Egypt down an up the Nile, which had its mouth at the Mediterranean sea . [PERSONAL REFERENCE]
PART ONE: READING /INTERPRETING [7PTS]
1. what is the text about ? a. history b. Literature c. technology
2. The Ancient Egyptians took preventive actions to save their lives……
a. when they knew the danger of the floods caused by the Nile
b. after they had recognised that the floods came about the same time
c. as soon as the Nile did floods (tick the right answer)
3. Copy the title which you think is most appropriate:
a. Ancient Egyptian Civilisation
b. The Egyptians and the Nile
c. Fishing in the Nile
4. Mark the statements below as true, false or not mentioned:
a. The Nile was occasionally a danger to Ancient Egyptians
b. Floods happened three times a year
c. The floods ruined the NileValley lands
d. The average annual rainfall in the Nile region was about 755mm
e. In ancient Egypt, the Nile was a source of food and a defensive barrier
5. Answer the questions below according to the text:
a. What did the overflow of the Nile result in?
b. What did the Ancient Egyptians benefit from the Nile?
c. What did the Egyptians use the spears and nets for?
6. In which paragraph is it mentioned that ancient Egyptians took precautions to save their lives and face the floods of the Nile?
7. Find in the text words whose definitions follow/
a. the season of rainfall (&1) b. a large amount of water covering an area already dry(&2)
8. Find in the text words /phrases opposite in meaning to:
a. enemy(&1) b.won (&1) c. modern (&5)
TEXT EXPLORATION
1. Complete the following table:
Verb Noun Adjective
To protect ……………… …………….
…………………………. Notice .…………….
………………………. ………………………. Invasive
2. Link each pair of sentences into one sentence using the conjunctions listed below:
because in order to but although not only…….but also such ……that
a. Ancient Egyptians sailed up and down the Nile. They would fish and catch birds
b. the Nile was sometimes dangerous. It enriched the soil and provided protection for the
the ancient Egyptians.
c. The river gave them a chance to hunt animals. The river provided protection from attack
d. The floods brought fresh soil onto the land. The land became fertile for planting grains
3. Ask questions that the underlined words answer
a. the Sumerians civilisation started some 4000 years ago
b. the ancient Egyptian civilisation flourished along the Nile Valley 5000 years ago
4. Fill in each gap with one word so that the text makes sense: (take notes from the text)
Man has depended a great deal upon the sea for centuries. It has been a source of …………for many nations. It was considered as a……………barrier against the raiding war bands as well as a means of transportation. It has played an ………….role in the spread of a lot of ……………..and the development of culture.
5. Arrange these words in the chart below according to the pronunciation of their final ‘ed’
explored believed integrated influenced circulated studied
/t//d//id/
PART THREE: WRITNG (6PTS)
Using the notes provided below write a short paragraph about Tutankhamun, an Egyptian Pharaoh:
- became a pharaoh at the age of nine
- died at the age of eighteen
- his tombs was discovered intact (undamaged)in the valleys of Kings by the British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 – decorated with wall paintings , filled with furniture statues and other objects
- mummy of Tutankhamun was placed inside three coffins
sample paper exam 3AS ( Presented by : aicha beya zazar )
Presented by : aicha beya zazar
Level : 3rd year lit and philo
Third Term Exam ( Sample one )
Part one : Reading :(15 pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities :
Modern societies are aware of the important role that school education plays in the future life of their children .So , they implement all the necessary facilities that will enable the young to acquire the type of training that will lead them towards a state where they become competent members of their community later .
The first stage where this strategy bears its fruit is at the elementary school. There , the learners are provided with the material means they need so as to pick up the basic facts they should understand at this stage . They are also put in the care of qualified and experienced educators who receive good salaries and appropriate consideration either from the authorities or from the population . In addition , the programmes to teach are prepared carefully and get regularly updated to comply with the multiple changes that happen in the different fields oh human activities .
During the next phases in their educational process , the students attending courses at the university get gradual access to more suitable opportunities that will not only further their learning but also enrich their personality and build up their maturity . Little by little , they get in contact with the professional environment where they have the occasion to test their intelligence and put into practice all the information they have gained previously .
A / Comprehension and Interpretation Sad 7 Pts )
1- Choose the general idea of the text :
a- The importance of school education in advanced societies .
b- Students should pay attention to the different programmes they learn .
c- Students assimilation depends on the teachers’ competency .
2- Write the answer which best completes the sentence :
*Modern societies are conscious of …………….
a- the necessity of free education b- the importance of school education c- the role of teaching
*In modern societies , teachers are :
a- well paid b- not well paid c- paid according to their efforts
*The programmes taught in the elementary school are …………………..
a- old fashioned b- out of date c- up to date
3- In which paragraph is it mentioned that learners improve their knowledge and become mature ?
4- Answer the following questions according to the text :
a- Why do advanced societies fulfil all the necessary facilities in education ?
b- How are the programmes prepared in the elementary school ?
c- What do students become when they acquire knowledge ?
5- What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
Them § 1 there §2 where §3
Text Exploration Sad 8Pts )
1- Match each word with its definition
a- Implement 1- To gain or to get something by effort.
b- Acquire 2- A chance to do something
c- Updated 3- To carry out a plan or an idea.
d-Opportunity 4- Made more modern and fill with the most recent facts.
2- Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root:
Responsible – Legal – Able – Mature
3- Rewrite sentence ( b ) so that it means the same as sentence ( a ) :
a- If you don’t study harder , you won’t get a good job .
b- Unless ………………………………………………
a- The authorities should give a great consideration to educators .
b- Educators …………………………………………….
a- he said :” I have searched for knowledge with a great passion” .
b- He said that …………………………………………………...
4- Ask the question which the underlined words answer :
Advanced societies spend great sums of money in educational programmes .
5- Classify these words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”:
Nations - facts - experiences - facilities
6- Fill in the gaps with these words so that the text makes sense ( happenings – positively- literate-questions)
One of the benefits of being scientifically ……………is that you can ask and answer to …………… derived from curiosity about everyday …………. . Scientifically literate students are ………….. curious.
Part two : written expression :(5 pts)
Choose one of the following topics
Topic one :Use the following notes to write a composition of about 10 lines describing the Algerian educational system.
_ Three main stages ( primary – middle – secondary )
_ School attendance
_ School regulations
_ Subjects taught / Streams .
_ School certificates
Topic two :
“ Some people think that the world of business is a jungle and that ethics has nothing to do with “. Write a paragraph of about 100 words stating your arguments for or against this point of view .