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Directorate of Curricula and School-Textbooks

Basic Concepts and Outcomes Learning

English Language

Eleventh Grade

Publisher
The Ministry of Education
Directorate of Curricula and School-Textbooks
 All rights reserved to the Ministry of Education
Jordan - Amman /P. O. Box (1930)

The authorship of this educational material was supervised by:

Dr. Nawwaf Al-Aqil Al-Ajarmeh / Secretary General for Educational Affairs

Dr. Najwa Dheifallah Alqubelat / Secretary General For Administration and Financial Affairs

Dr. Mohammed Salman Kenanah / Director General for Curricula and Textbooks Directorate

Dr. Osamah Kamel Jaradat / Director of Curricula Directorate

Dr. Zayed Hasan Okour / Director of Textbooks Directorate

Malak Mohamad Al-Massad / Foreign Languages Curriculum Member

Coordination & Follow-up: Dr. Zobaida Hasan Abushwemeh / Head of Vocational Subjects Division.

Authoring committee of learning material:

Haya Hamad Almawahreh Wafaa Abid Alhameed Althaher

Yasmeen Omran Zahedah

Editor : Malak Mohammad Al-Massad Copy Editor: Narmin Dawod Al-Azza

Designer: Ziyad “Mohd Adnan” Mihyar Illustrator: Fayzeh Fayze Haddad
Production: Dr. Abd Al-Rahman Sulaiman Abu Suailiq

Proofreader and reviewer: Manal Fahed Aburumman

First edition 2021/1442

 Contents

Topic page

1 My dream job 5

2 The world around us 9

3 Fit for survival 14

4 Visit Jordan 19
Introduction
Based on the vision of the Ministry of Education: to achieve quality and distin-
guished education that suits the needs of students, and potentially provides learners
with the basic skills necessary to adapt to the requirements and challenges of life,
equipped with knowledge, skills and values that help build their personalities in
a balanced way, this learning material was based on basic concepts and outcomes
of the English language subject for eleventh graders, for all streams. This mate-
rial forms the basis of students’ competence, and focuses on the most important
concepts that enable the student to smoothly move to the next stage, thus, without
a learning gap. The concepts were selected and condensed, then presented in a
light manner to ensure more indulgence in the learning process through activating
self-learning strategy. In addition, parents are invited to participate in this learning
process.
The educational content in this booklet includes four topics, each of which includes
the basic concepts of learning English language skills.

Therefore, this content was based on achieving the following outcomes:

• read a text for different purposes (e.g., get information, understand ideas, under-
stand the author’s viewpoint, etc.)
• apply knowledge of language (e.g., spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage)
• write to communicate information and ideas clearly and correctly for specific pur-
poses
 1 My dream job

You will be able to:

• read relevant material to get background information on current issues and events
• design an advertisement using appropriate language form and structure.

Concept
Preference

Essential question:
- How important is it to be passionate about your job?

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 Reading

1- Underline these words as you find them in the text. Try to guess their meaning.

deadline typical services product competition

2- Read the text and answer the questions below.

A Fascinating Career

You are sitting in front of the television. Maybe you are watching a movie or
playing a typical computer game. The characters look so real. They move like real
people, but they aren’t real. You wonder ... how does it happen?
In the past, most special effects were very difficult to do. Nowadays, most special
effects are done using computers. Who makes it all happen? Computer ani­mators,
of course! A computer animator is a person who makes pictures move.
If you are interested in computer animation as a career, there are several things
you must do. First, most computer animators should have a bachelor’s degree. You
could major in art or media. Next, you may want to go to an animation school for a
training program. Then, decide on your specialty. You could specialise in web
animation, video game animation, advertising services, or animation for films.
Computer animation requires artistic skills such as creativity, in addition to
technical skill. Computer animators also have to spend a lot of time thinking about
small details. They may also have to work with tight deadlines which means they
have to work quickly to finish their products. However, there is a lot of competition
for jobs because many people want to become computer anima­tors. It is a
challenging career,but it is never boring!

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 a- What is the topic of the text?
b- Match the topic to its paragraph number.
Paragraph 2 1. Skills and abilities computer animation requires
Paragraph 3 2. How to become a computer animator?
Paragraph 4 3. Special effects in the past and now
c- Find a word in the text that means ordinary.
d- According to the text, what skills should a computer animator have?
e- The writer states that a computer animator needs to be creative. Do you agree
with this point of view? Justify your answer.

Language in Use

Collocations

Collocations are words that often go together.

They often consist of a verb, a noun or an adjective followed by a preposition
(e.g. major in).

1- Find these words in the text, then complete with the suitable preposition.
a- decide_________
b- interested________
c- work__________
d- competition_______

2. Choose the best preposition to complete the sentences.

(in on for)
a- There’s a lot of competition ______ those jobs.
b- Are you interested _______science?
c- We are still trying to decide ______who to get the job.

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Writing

1- Read the advertisement, and then, complete the table below.

Exciting opportunity to join an amazing team at our five-star city-center restaurant.

27-40 hours per week. We are looking for someone who is hard - working,
organized, creative, and passionate about food. Experience with Italian
food is preferred but not essential. Good working conditions and excellent pay.
To be considered, send your CV and contact details to P.O. Box 22389, Amman,
W1 2PP.

Title / Name of the job

Attractive introduction
Qualifications / skills
Experience
Benefits
Details of contact

2- Choose a job and design your own advertisement for it. Use the table above to
plan your writing.

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 2 The world around us

Hand by hand to save environment

You will be able to:

• read relevant material to get background information on current issues and events
• write 3 well-developed paragraphs on a topic of general interest ( the role of society towards
their environment)

Concept
Possibility

Essential question:
- How does human behavior affect the nature?

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 Reading

1- Read the words in the box. Use a dictionary to check the meaning of any
words you do not know.

Nature Element Survive Disaster

Significance of Nature
Our relationship with nature has historically been one of imbalance
and overuse. Nearly every step in human history has unfortunately been
accompanied with a leap in environmental degradation.
Every form of nature, for instance, the plants, animals, rivers,
mountains, moon, and more holds equal significance for us. Absence of
one element is enough to cause a disaster in the functioning of human
life.
We achieve our healthy lifestyle by eating and drinking healthy food
which nature gives us. Similarly, it provides us with other life needs.
Rainfall and sunshine, the two most important elements to survive are
derived from nature itself.
Further, the air we breathe and the wood we use for various purposes
are also gifts. However, with technological advancements, people are
not paying attention to nature. The need to protect and
balance the natural assets is rising day by day which requires immediate
attention.

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2- Reread the text and answer the following Reading hints
questions. Reading for predicting
a- What is the relationship between human behavior It is the ability of readers to
and nature? get meaning from a text by
b- What does the underlined pronoun “it” refer to? making informed prediction.
c- How can you follow a healthy lifestyle? a good reader uses predict-
d- The writer states that with technological ing as a way to connect their
advancement, people are careless to nature. existing knowledge to new
Do you agree? Justify your answer. information from a text to
get meaning from what they
read.

Language in Use

“Modal verbs”

Must It reflects relative He must be a hard working student. He

certainty. always gets full marks.

Cannot It reflects impossibility It can’t be an empty bag. It is very heavy.

(Can’t) or negative certainty.

Could It reflects strong If we walk really quickly, we could be there

possibility. on time.

3- Write sentences to show the effect of the following actions towards the
environment, using the modal verbs.
a- Turning the tap off when you brush your teeth.
b- Leaving the tap running when you brush your teeth.
c- Reusing your own bag for shopping.
d- Walking to school.
e- Using plastic bags.

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Example: Turning the tap off when you brush your teeth could help in saving
water.
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4- Read the situations and then fill in the space with a suitable modal verb.
a- Ahmad always turns off the tap when he brushes his teeth.
He ____________ (can’t, must) be a responsible person.
b- Although Muna has a car, she walks to school most of the time.
She___________ (can’t, could) be environmentally friendly.

Writing

1- Read the following text to complete the table with the required information.

Taking action on the environment

Many people feel overwhelmed by today’s talk of global warming and all the
environmental problems we face. What is our responsibility as individuals.
People today are incredibly wasteful in ways our grandparents cannot really
understand. Our grandparents would have repaired broken things and done without
things they couldn’t afford. Today, if something is broken, it is sometimes cheaper
just to throw it out and buy a new one. We need to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Before you buy something next time, think about what your grandparents might
say, and ask yourself: do I really need this?

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The opening statement
Problem
Solution
Concluding sentence

2- Write three paragraphs about how we can save our environment, and how
this will affect nature in the future.

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 3 Fit for survival

You will be able to:

• paraphrase information, ideas, opinions and themes in written reading materials
about various topics
• write 3 well-developed paragraphs on a topic of general interest.

Concept
Facts and opinions

Essential question:
- How do conditions affect the way we live and behave?

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 Reading

1- Underline these words as you find them in the text, and Reading hints
try to guess their meaning as you read.
Explicit
structural, inhabitant, communicate, cope with, respond
information is
2- Read the text, and then answer the questions below.
clear and stated
Adapting to your environment directly in the text.
Implicit
An adaptation is a change in the organism’s body or
information isn’t
behaviour that helps it to survive. It can be structural, which
stated directly, but
means it is related to a physical part of the organism. An
implied and hinted
example of a structural adaptation is the way some plants
at in the text.
have adapted to life in dry, hot deserts. They have adapted to
this climate by storing water in their short, thick stems and
leaves.
An adaptation can also be behavioral, affecting the way an
organism responds to its environment. Building nests,
communicating with one another, ways of finding food, and
seasonal migration are examples of behavioural adaptation.
For example, gray whales migrate thousands of kilometers
every year to the warm waters off the coast of Mexico.
Animals can react to climate change in only three ways: they
can move, adapt or die. Because moving isn’t always a
simple solution, in the harsh cold climate of Alaska, the
animals have learnt to adapt to the weather by storing food
in their body and protecting themselves from the cold with
thick furs. Human inhabitants in Alaska have also learnt to
cope with the environment by building shelters that hold the
heat inside, and yet do not allow the structure to melt.

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 a- The main idea of the text is:
1. not all organisms have the ability to adapt to their environment.
2. adaptation is a way to cope with conditions that organisms have no control on.
3. humans in Alaska have adapted their lifestyle to be suitable for harsh conditions.
b- What are the two types of adaptations? Give examples.
c- What does the underlined word ‘’themselves’’ refer to?
d- “Animals can react to climate change in only three ways: they can move, adapt or
die.’’ In your opinion, what is the best way to react when you face a problem?

Language in Use

The Second Conditional

It is used to:
a. talk about impossible, imaginary, or unlikely situation
b. give advice; the expression ‘‘If I were, I’d...’’ means ‘‘in your situation, this is
what I would do.’’
Form:
• If + subject + past simple (v2), subject + would + verb infinitive (v1) or
• Subject + would + verb infinitive (v1) if + subject + past simple (v2)

1- Write the correct form of the verb between brackets.

a- If she came to the party, I .....................................(be) happy.
b- What would you do if you..................................(find) a wallet?
c- He.......................................(not / move) to another city if he got a job here.
2- Complete the sentences using your own words.
Example:
If I weren’t busy, _________________________________.
If I weren’t busy, I would learn a new skill.
a- If I didn’t spend too much time playing games, _______________________.
b- If I were you, _________________________________.
c- If people ate less fast food, _________________________________.

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3- Rewrite the sentence using the second conditional.
- I’m too old. That’s why I’m not going back to school.
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4- Answer the following question.
- If you went to live in Eskimo, how would your way of living be different from the
one you have now?

Writing

1- Read about a journey to Thailand and complete the table below:

Journeys help us to forget about our everyday issues. My parents and I went to
Thailand, the most interesting place to me. We decided to spend our first days on a
cozy seacoast. The weather was wonderful. The sun was shining and the water was
so warm.
We planned to pass one day away on motorbikes, studying the island. The views
we saw there showed us another side of local life. People were in a hurry going
to work or attending other business. The traffic in Thailand is extremely busy and
noisy. A lot of people ride motorbikes, which is a distinguishing feature of
Thailand. All the way long, we made breaks to taste the Thai food with its
extraordinary combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
We also decided to go to less touristic parts of the island which were covered by
steep hills. The attractive view of the tropical jungles and endless spaces of the
sea, and the great beauty of local nature were opened to us. Thailand is completely
another world, with its climate, people, food, traditions and customs.

Geographical features Activities the writer did Sites the writer visited

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2- In your notebook, write three paragraphs about a journey you made. Your
writing should answer the following questions:
Where did you go?
What did you do? What places did you visit?
Was the people’s way of living different from yours?
Give examples. (Describe the place).
Why did you find that journey special? How did you feel?
Note: Questions should help you generate ideas about the topic you write.

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 4 Visit Jordan

You will be able to:

• analyse relevant material to get background information on current issues and
events.
• transform information from a visual or non-linear to a linear text and vice versa.

Concept
Connection

Essential question:
- How does a place reflect your identity?

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 Reading
1- Underline the following words as you find them in the text. Try to guess
their meaning.
experience, collections, intend, chronologically, thematically
2- Read the text and answer the questions below.
Our Story
A few years ago, a committee headed by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah
became the core team to develop an idea about the story of Jordan in a new way;
a new modern museum. The Jordan museum is a dream that comes true. The
Jordan Museum intends to enable its guests to experience Jordanian culture and
history in a lively way. It presents the Kingdom’s history and heritage as part of
the story of Jordan’s past, present, and future. It’s rough and smooth stones stand
for the past and present while the future is represented by glass.
The museum is located in the Ras Al-Ein area, near downtown Amman. It is the
largest museum in Jordan. The country’s most important archaeological findings
are found in this museum. It was officially opened in 2014 CE. Animal bones
dating back to 1.5 million years are hosted in the museum. What makes the mu-
seum special is that the collections (over 2,000 artifacts) are put chronologically
(arranged in the order in which they happened) and thematically (each group of
collections is based on a certain subject).

a- Who leaded the core team to make The Jordan Reading hints
Museum a reality? Context clues are hints
b- What is the aim of The Jordan Museum? in the text which help to
c- What does the underlined word “it” refer to? define a difficult word. The
d- Find a word in the text which means ‘‘arranged clue may appear within the
in the order in which they happened.’’ same sentence as the word
e- Can you suggest another way to let tourists and to which it refers or it may
visitors learn about the history and culture of follow in the next sentence.
Jordan? Explain your idea.

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 Language in Use

Present and Past Simple Passive

Passive Uses Form

Present We use it when an action, idea or opinion Subject + am/is/are +

Simple is more important than the person or the the past participle of
Passive thing that does or has it. the verb (v3)
It is also used to describe a process.

Past We use it when an action, idea or opinion Subject +was/ were+

Simple is more important than the person or the the past participle
Passive thing that did or imagined it.
It is also used to describe a process.

1- Complete the sentences in the Present Simple Passive using the verbs in brackets:
a- All rooms.......................(book) in Aqaba hotels in the summer.
b- The ring......................... (design) with diamonds.
2- Complete the sentences in the Past Simple Passive using the verbs in brackets:
a- Cars.......................(invent) many years ago.
b- The Jordan National Gallery........................(establish) in the last century.
3- Rewrite the sentences in the Present or Past Simple Passive.
a- The tour guide takes the tourists to see different desert castles.
The tourists............................................................................
b- People used stones and mud to build houses in the past.
Stones and mud............................................

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 Writing

1- Read a text about a tourist attraction in China.

Reading Tips
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest
Paragraph one has an
sights in the world. It was finished in 1878 CE. It is
the longest structure humans have ever built. It is introductory sentence and
about 21,196 kilometres long, 9.1 metres wide and general information about the
approximately 15 metres high. place. Paragraph two
Builders used materials that were nearby. Some gives details about the place.
parts of the wall were made of mud, straw and Paragraph three gives
twigs. Thousands of workers died from giant
reasons why this place is
falling stones, exhaustion, disease, animal attacks,
important and exceptional.
and starvation. The Great Wall was meant to protect
the north of the empire of China from enemy
attacks.
The Great Wall of China is a must-visit. It is a
national symbol. It shows us not only China’s
culture of national pride, grand projects, and
determined resistance, but also China’s architecture
and creativity. It also deserves its place among “the
Seven Wonders of the World.”

2- In your notebook, write about a tourist site in Jordan. You should write
three paragraphs.

3- Use the table below to plan your ideas before writing:

Name of the place
Location
Material
Aim
Reasons to visit it

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