II- LANGUAGE : ( 12 marks)

1-Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list: (4mks)

whatever- can -variety-offers-accommodation-less-most - numerous-

actually-booked

The Edinburgh Festival is hugely popular with tourists. It is …………………………………. an umbrella

term for a group of independently organized festivals, which together bring you a spectacular variety
of events to choose from. The Edinburgh International Book Festival……………………… talks, readings as
well as discussions, musical events and ………………………………… children’s activities. Tickets need to be
…………………. well in advance as………………………………………. isn’t easy to find in Edinburgh during the
festival. Edinburgh is a compact city with good public transport, so you ……………………….still stay a few
miles out and make the ………………………. of the Festival, ……………………….. time of day or night you
choose to experience it.

3) Circle the right alternative: (4 marks)

If your booking has been confirmed there will be a binding contract between you and the holiday
trader that you booked with. If the arrangements are( then-than-this) changed and the changes are
( significant- significantly- significance), you can either accept the change or cancel the holiday and
ask (at-to- for )a refund. You may also be entitled to claim compensation for any loss you may have
suffered as a result of cancelling the holiday, for example ( disappoint – disappointment-
disappointed)or inconvenience. If you accept the change either ‘under protest’(neither-and- or)
because you have little choice, you may still be able to claim compensation. If you do not accept the
change you can cancel the holiday, but will only be entitled to compensation if the change means you
would ( be-is-been) worse off. If the change to your holiday arrangements is not significant, you will
not be able to cancel the holiday, but you may be able to claim compensation because the holiday
trader has (broken- broke –breaking) one of the terms of your contract.Some contract terms can be
(unfair-fairly-fair) to the customer. Examples of this include contract terms written in such a way that
you cannot understand them, or terms which take away your legal rights.

3) Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form: ( 3 marks)

A Nigerian engineer and neuroscientist has created a revolutionary new computer that has
artificial intelligence. Dr Oshi Agabi (spend) ………………………….. many years trying to make a computer
that can smell. He launched his start-up project last year and (call) ………………………… it Koniku. He has
raised over $1 million in funding. Dr Agabi said his project is already (make) …………………………. profits
of $10 million. Technology giants like Google and Microsoft (be) ……………….…………… very interested
in it. The security industry is also keeping a close watch. Koniku could (put) …………………………….. in
drones and smell bombs and explosives. It could also be used in airport security systems to smell
explosives. An (add) …………………..……… use could be in hospitals to smell diseases in humans. Dr
Agabi (not / base) …………………………….. Koniku on silicon chips. Agabi said computers have used
silicon for decades, but it is not powerful enough to deal with the maths needed (recognize)
…………………………….. smells. Instead, he based his device on neurons from the brain of a mouse.
II- LANGUAGE : ( 12 marks)

2) Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the following box (4 marks) :
effect – instantly – for – greatest – slowest – affect – cheaper – text – on – from
One of
the important effects of technological change is the revolutionizing of communication. For example,
in the past, people wrote letters or talked ……………………… fixed landlines, which slowed down the
communication process. Now they send e--mail, ………………………….. or chat using mobile devices.
Instead of waiting weeks ………………………… a letter or spending time finding a landline , we can
communicate ...…………………………. in real time or seconds after a message or email has been sent.
New forms of communication are …………………………… or free. As a result, now people who live
thousands of kilometers away …………………………….. each other can communicate as much as they
want and whenever they want . In conclusion, computing and new technologies have had a profound
………………………………. on our lives in many ways and it is in business and communication that they
have had the …………………………… influence. In the future, if technology continues evolving at such
speed, our business practices and methods of communication will undergo even greater changes.
2) Circle the right option each time to get a coherent paragraph. (4 marks) :

Technology has led to big changes in economic and business systems . Businesses now have to be
(use – used – using) cloud services or machine learning or risk failure. Consequently, every big
corporation (bases – gives – takes) its operations on computing, regardless of which sector they are
in. (From – By – For) instance, Coca Cola, the BBC and Levi’s market and sell different products and
services, (therefore – so – yet) they all share one basic property ; without advanced computing
services their operations (must – should – would) collapse. New technologies are a generator of
economic dynamism. China and India and many other (developing – develop – development)
countries have large IT sectors which drive their economies. Furthermore, the (much – more – many)
advanced economies, including Germany, the United States, Japan and Korea are moving from an
industrial--based economy (at – too – to) a computing and IT--based one.

3) Put the verbs or words between parentheses in the right tense or form (4
marks) :
Everything was going smoothly on virgin Atlantic flight VS043 from London Gatwick to Las
Vegas. The 451 passengers (relax)____________ after lunch when the plane hit some turbulence
over Greenland. There was no advance (warn) ____________, so many passengers were out of their
seats or were not wearing seat belts when the plane started dropping (violent) ________________.
Suddenly one of the flight attendants screamed ‘ we are going to crash !’panic immediately (break)
____________ out. In the 30 minutes of (chaotic) ____________, passengers desperately clung to
their seats,as (drink) ____________ and magazines flew around the cabin.Amid the terror,the flight
attendant screamed every time the plane dropped.Businesswoman Angela Marshall was travelling
with her partner.’until then the flight had been fine,’she said afterwards.’ I (read) ____________ my
book and my partner had been having a nap.But when the flight attendant started screaming, I was
totally (convince) ____________ that we were about to die.
II- LANGUAGE : ( 12 MARKS)
1) PUT THE BRACKETED WORDS IN THE RIGHT TENSE/FORM( 4 MARKS )

Anyone with breast tissue, male or female, is at risk for breast cancer. The risk is (high) ………………
for women than men. Add increasing age to having breast tissue, and your risk also increases. If
blood relatives have had breast cancer, then you have a bit higher risk than someone with no history
of the disease in their family. Check with your doctor and your family health history, to be on the
(safety) …………………..side. Breast cancer is more accurately detected and (treat)………………………. at an
early stage before it spreads, as compared to 20 and 25 years ago. Now, 80% of women who were
diagnosed with breast cancer and who do not have any spread of the cancer will survive at least five
years beyond their (diagnose) …………………………….., and many live even longer than that. Even if the
cancer has spread, new (treat)……………………………..and therapies can help improve survival rates and
qualities of life. Early (detect)………………………….is essential.

. 2- FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST . THERE ARE TWO EXTRA
WORDS. (4 MARKS ) affordable_luscious _ impressive_entertained _ swimming _ to _hike _
worldwide _ give _ unwind

If you wish to spend a pleasant and fun-filled holiday, Thailand is one of your most exciting
options. It is one of the best holiday destinations______________. Thailand has something for
everyone. Taste______________ food in lively restaurants or experience the colorful nightlife of
Bangkok, the capital city. Here, you can choose from a variety of leisure activities, from traditional
dancing______________ modern musical shows. You will certainly enjoy the peaceful green valleys
and______________ temples. If you are looking for a more active holiday, you can ______________
through Thailand’s mountains and rolling hills. Perhaps, ______________ in refreshing crystal waters
will______________ you new energy. Between sampling delicious cuisine, seeing new sights and
being______________ , you won’t have a dull moment.

2.

Task 2: Fill in the blanks with words from the list. (3) babies, cloning , cloned, clone, after, months
Don’t be fooled by the cute photos of the cloned monkeys – they will live a life of pain.Whatever you
think of the ethics, the practice of animal ………………………..leads to enormous suffering for animals.
Painful, ugly deformities and early deaths are very very much the norm – 96 per cent do not survive
beyond six………………………………. Many…………………….. animals suffer from health issues including
heart failure, respiratory difficulties, and structural disabilities. The team that created the two
monkeys admits there was “much failure before we found a way to successfully ………………………a
monkey”. In fact, they tried 79 times before they got it right. Monkey after monkey was made to live
in distressing conditions and then die ………………………..a few days. The people working on the
machine don’t tell us the names of those.............................*

II- Language. (10 marks) 1) Circle the correct option. (3.5 marks) Cloning is the process of (creation /
creating / creative) new organisms such as human, animals, or plants from a single adult cell.
Attempts or steps towards cloning date back to the 1960’s when John Gordon, an American scientist,
(cloned / has cloned / had cloned) frogs using cells from older tadpoles in 1962. Then researches
were carried out to (invent / create / discover) or clone other living things. In 1996 Dolly’s (born /
death / birth) was heard around the world. This ship was the first (reptile / insect / mammal) ever
cloned from a single adult cell. This event led to a wide debate all over the world. The protagonists
think that it has some advantages such as protecting several species from (extinction / fertilization /
development) and creating experimental animals or plants that may be used in researches and
genetic projects. The antagonists object this technique thinking it is immoral, illegal and (ethical /
unethical / ethics) to create animals and mainly human. They think that scientists are doing “the
work of god”.

2) Write the verbs / words between brackets in the correct tense / form. (3.5 marks)

Internet is an infinite source of valuable information. As no one can control the information on
the Internet, it becomes easy to spread (poison) ……………………………..beliefs and opinions. You can
travel through the world with a click of a (mice) ………………….…………. The internet facilitates the
exchange of information and (to help) ………………………………. teachers, pupils, and (scientific)
………………………….…in their search for knowledge. In addition companies use the internet for
business-to-business transactions such as exchanging (finance)………………………………….. information
and accessing complex databases. The use of electronic mail speeds communication among
individuals. In recent years, Media and entertainment companies (use) ………………………………. the
internet for online news and weather services and to broadcast radio and television programs.
However, on the net children can come across different forms of violence. The internet is another
form of (addict) ………………………….which is difficult to get rid of.

2) Circle the right alternative. (4marks) Most mothers-to-be hope to give birth safely to a baby that is
alive and well and to see it grow up in good health. Their chances of doing ( so – therefore – then )
are better at present than ever before-not least because they are becoming aware ( by – to – of )
their rights. With today’s knowledge and technology, the vast majority of the problems that ( heal –
threaten – ban ) the world’s mothers and children can be prevented or treated. Most of the millions
of untimely ( deaths – celebrations – recoveries ) that occur are avoidable, as is much of the suffering
that ( provides – derives –comes )with ill-health. A mother’s death is a tragedy unlike ( others – other
– another ) , because of the deeply held feeling that ( anyone – someone – no one ) should die in the
course of the normal process of reproduction and because of the ( beneficial – expected –
devastating ) effects on her family . In all cultures , families and communities acknowledge the need
to care for mothers and children .

II- LANGUAGE : ( 12 MARKS)

1) Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the box to get a coherent paragraph (4 marks) :

From – permanently –scientists – after – rewarding – depends – benefits – however –

migration - gain

Brain drain can occur when scientists, engineers, or other intellectual elites migrate to a more
developed country to learn in its universities. They perform research, or 1-………………………… working
experience. These professionals then decide to go back to their home country 2- ………………………….
several years of experience to start a related business. The occurrence of reverse brain drain mostly
3-……………………. on the state of the country’s development and planning over a long period of time
to reverse the 4-…………………… . Countries that are attractive to returning intelligentsia will naturally
develop migration policies to attract foreign 5-……………………. and professionals. This would also
require these countries to develop an environment which will provide 6-…………………….. opportunities
for those who have attained the knowledge and skills from overseas. In the past, many of the
immigrants from developing countries chose to work and live 7-……………………… in developed
countries ; 8- ………………………, the recent economic growth that has been occurring back in their
home countries has caused many of the immigrants to return home.

2) Circle the correct alternative to get a coherent paragraph (4 marks) :

It is a pity that beyond the high-profile activities to advance gender equality, progress in bringing
women 1-(into / over / through) leadership and decision-making positions around the world remains
far too 2-(strong / slow / loud). And when women do make it, there often remains an undercurrent
sneering of hostility and a hint of sexism that somehow public leadership is still 3- (worst / latest /
best) left to men. Men are dominant and are expected to control the home. They are also regarded
4-(similar / as / same) the formal authority to which the wife and children must ultimately respond.
These roles are extended to the 5-(employ / work / hire) environment. Nevertheless, many countries
have made significant progress to advance women 6-(against / with / towards) the achievement of
legislated gender equality. So 7-(which / where / why) is it that despite the progress made, women
are considered less legitimate as leaders? Is it that we assume leadership is for men, and only
exceptional women can be compared 8-(with / by / for) ordinary men in such roles?
3) Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form: ( 4marks)
A Nigerian engineer and neuroscientist has created a revolutionary new computer that has
artificial intelligence. Dr Oshi Agabi (spend) ………………………….. many years trying to make a computer
that can smell. He launched his start-up project last year and (call) ………………………… it Koniku. He has
raised over $1 million in funding. Dr Agabi said his project is already (make) …………………………. profits
of $10 million. Technology giants like Google and Microsoft (be) ……………….…………… very interested
in it. The security industry is also keeping a close watch. Koniku could (put) …………………………….. in
drones and smell bombs and explosives. It could also be used in airport security systems to smell
explosives. An (add) …………………..……… use could be in hospitals to smell diseases in humans. Dr
Agabi (not / base) …………………………….. Koniku on silicon chips. Agabi said computers have used
silicon for decades, but it is not powerful enough to deal with the maths needed (recognize)
…………………………….. smells. Instead, he based his device on neurons from the brain of a mouse.

Ibn Khaldun School Mid-Test N°2 Mrs Jbali Houda

March 2020 4th Form

Name :……………………………………………………………………. Class :………………. N°………………………

I-LISTENING COMPREHENSION[8POINTS]
Listen to the text and :

1) Fill in the following table about Dr Yetunde Kolade (3 marks) :

HOME COUNTRY JOB PLACE OF HER JOB

………………………………………. …………………………………. ………………………………………..

2) The following statement is false? Justify (1 mark) :

Dr Yetunde Kolade works in a well equipped
lab. ..................................................................................................................................
3) Complete the following table with one effect (1 mark) :

CAUSE EFFECT
The electricity may stop unexpectedly. ........................................................................

4) Circle the suitable statement corresponding to the function (1 mark) :

FUNCTION STATEMENTS
a-She can't afford to buy enzymes.
Expressing determination b- The electricity may stop unexpectedly.
c- I will go back to use my skills.

SPELLING :
Listen to the text and complete the following sentence (1 mark) :

Dr Yetunde Kolade advises former …………………… and students over the internet. And she says when
the time is right, she will bring her ……………………. back to Africa.

PRONUNCIATION :
Listen to the text and say if the underlined sounds are Similar or Different (1 mark) :
[ use / supply ] ( )
[ already / research] ( )

Dr Yetunde Kolade is one frustrated scientist. At her lab in Nigeria, she just wants to get on with her
research into drugs to combat local diseases like malaria. But things are not easy. "It is a real
sacrifice. It is patriotism," she says of her work. She can't afford to buy enzymes. Her lab is missing a
critical machine. Most frustratingly, the power supply is unreliable. The electricity may stop
unexpectedly for several hours at a time – which can ruin experiments, damage sensitive equipment
and destroy refrigerated samples. So far she has resisted the temptation to leave Nigeria and move
abroad. "It's not as if we don't have offers," she says. "Universities in the US want us to come." Many
of the brightest and best African scientists have already been lured to the West by the promise of
better pay and - more importantly - the chance to carry out more effective research. From her home
in Britain, Dr Yetunde Kolade advises former colleagues and students over the internet. And she says
when the time is right, she will bring her expertise back to Africa. "If the country is ready, I will go
back to use my skills," she says.

and the (3)……………….. can either accept the change or cancel the holiday. They may be entitled to
claim compensation (4)……………………….. any loss they may have suffered as a result of cancelling the
holiday like being (5)………………………….. or unsatisfied . Sending a letter of (6)………………………….. could
be a good way to describe your undesirable experience. In your letter you can also ask for a (7)
…………………….. of some of the money. Of course, your letter should be (8)…………………….. and well-
organized.

2. Fill in the blanks with six words from the box. (3 marks) migrate – widespread – which – immigrate
– because – whose – escape – departure Investment in higher education is lost when a trained
individual leaves and does not return. Also whatever social capital the individual has been a part of is
reduced by his or her (1) ………………………… . The spokesman for the Royal Society of London used the
expression ‘brain drain’ to describe the outflow of scientist and technologists to Canada and The
United States in the early 1950’s. Its counterpart is “brain gain” in the areas to (2)
………………………………………… talent migrant. Brain drain can occur either when individuals who study
abroad and complete their education do not return to their home country , or when individuals
educated in their home country (3) ……………………………… for higher wages or better opportunities .
The second form is arguably worse (4) ……………………………………it drains more resources from the
home country . This phenomenon is perhaps more problematic for developing nations, where it is (5)
……………………in these countries, higher education and professional certificates are often viewed as
the surest path to (6) ……………………………..from a troubled economy or a difficult political situation

II/ LANGUAGE: (6 marks)

1 / Fill in the blanks with words from the list below (4 marks) (There are 2 extra words)

more / fewer / confident / companies / as well / Certainly / childcare / female /men / that
 I'm not sure there is a glass ceiling to women's career aspirations. I think it's more about individual
women not putting themselves forward for those positions. ………………………., in the business I work
in, there are women in management positions who do just …………………………as men. We have flexible
working arrangements that accommodate ………………………………..and family chores . So in general I'd
say ……………………………….. is not really a barrier in our business. I can imagine there are lots of smaller
……………………………where it's not possible to have those arrangements in place. There's probably
some merit to the idea that ………….……………workers have less confidence than men – maybe that is
part of the reason why there are…………………….. women in senior management. Personally, I'm quite
a ……………………………… individual, but maybe it's something about the way we're made up.

2) Circle the correct alternative to get a coherent paragraph (4 marks) :

While many people believe that immigration is a personal choice that must be understood and
respected, others look at the phenomenon from a different perspective. What makes those educated
people (leave – left – leaving ) their countries should be seriously considered and a distinction
between push and pull factors must (make – be made – made) . The push factors include low wages
and lack of (satisfactory – satisfaction – satisfied )working and living conditions. Social unrest,
political conflicts and wars may ( however – also – therefore ) be determining causes. Brain drain has
negative impact. It reduces the number of dynamic and creative people ( whom – who – which ) can
contribute to the development . Most of the measures ( took – taken – were taken )of their country
so far have not had (no – any – neither ) success in alleviating the effects of brain drain. A more
global view must take ( with – off – into) consideration the provision of adequate working and living
conditions in the sending countries.

3/ Supply the right tense/form of the bracketed words (4 marks)

Every year since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements In physics, chemistry,
psychology or medicine, literature and peace. A prize for achievement in a particular field may
(award) ………………………….. to an individual, divided (equal) ………………………….. between two people,
or awarded jointly among two or three people. According to the Nobel Foundation’s, the prize
cannot be divided among more than three people, but it can go to an institution. A prize can go
unawarded if no candidate (choose) ………………………….. for the year under consideration, but each of
the prizes must be awarded at ( little) …………………………..once every five years. If the Nobel
foundation does not award a prize a given year, the prize money (to remain) ………………………….. in
the trust. In 1948, Nobel prizes (be) ………………………….. about $32.000 each; in 1997 they were about
$1million each. In addition to a cash award, each prize-winner also (receive ) …………………………………
a gold medal and a diploma bearing the winner’s name and field of achievement. Prize-
winners(know) ………………………….. as Nobel Laureates.

IBN KHALDUN SCHOOL MID-TEST N°2 MRS. JBALI HOUDA

March 2020 3rd FORM
NAME :…………………………………. CLASS :…………………… N° :…………………..
I- LISTENING COMPREHENSION (8 marks)
1. Listen and choose the correct alternative: (1 mark)
The writer is trying through this text to:
a- persuade people of the benefits of technology.
b- recommend technology as perfect to carry out accurate achievements.
c- complain about the negative effects of technology on learners.

2. These statements are False. Correct with details from the listening passage: (2 mks)

A. Electronic inventions are responsible for making students culturally literate.

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B.In writing, students consult an encyclopedia.

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3-Listen and complete the missing words :(1 mk)

The students does not even have to spell, for the ---------------------------- programme of Word takes
that --------------------------- off his shoulder..

4-Complete the table. (2mks)

Cause Effects
Misuse of television a-………………………………………………………………………
b-………………………………………………………………………

5-Say whether the underlined sounds are Similar (S) or Different (D): (1mark)

a-pleasure / learn (----) b-observe / realis e (------)

6- Pick out a statement expressing ability: (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

IBN KHALDUN SCHOOL MID-TEST N°2 MRS. JBALI HOUDA

March 2020 4th FORM
NAME :…………………………………. CLASS :…………………… N° :…………………..
I- LISTENING COMPREHENSION (8 marks)
1. Listen and choose the correct alternative: (1 mark)
The writer is trying through this text to:
a- persuade people of the benefits of technology.
b- recommend technology as perfect to carry out accurate achievements.
c- complain about the negative effects of technology on learners.

2. These statements are False. Correct with details from the listening passage: (2 mks)

A. Electronic inventions are responsible for making students culturally literate.

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B. In writing, students consult an encyclopedia.

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3-Listen and complete the missing words :(1 mk)

The students does not even have to spell, for the ---------------------------- programme of Word takes
that --------------------------- off his shoulder..

4-Complete the table. (2mks)

Cause Effects
Misuse of television a-………………………………………………………………………
b-………………………………………………………………………

5-Say whether the underlined sounds are Similar (S) or Different (D): (1mark)

a-pleasure / learn (----) b-observe / reali s e (------)

6- Pick out a statement expressing ability: (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………