COMPLEXE SCOLAIRE PRIVE BEDIR

YEAR : 2014-2015
TIME : 3 HOURS
CLASS : T

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FIRST TEST OF THE SECOND TERM

A/D/C

DATE:../ 0 3/2015

Mme. RABIOU DJAMILA

Mr. BELLO TARA ALI

Text: SELF-DESTRUCTION
We who sign this appeal are scientists from many countries, of various races, different
creeds and different political convictions. But we all share the privilege of having been
awarded the Nobel Prize.
We have been happy to devote a life-time to the service of science, for we think that science
is a way to a fuller life for mankind. But we are alarmed when realizing that it is this very
science which now provides man with the means of self-destruction.
By total war and the use of now available weapons the world may become so infested with
radio-activity that war would result in the destruction of whole nations, annihilating both
neutrals and belligerents.
Should the big powers engage in war, who can guarantee that it will not develop into such a
deadly struggle? Thus any nation engaging in total war invites its own destruction and
endangers the whole world.
We do not deny that it is the fear of these destructive weapons by which peace is maintained
at present in this world. Yet we think it extremely deceptive for any government to believe
that fear of such weapons will, in the long run, prevent wars. On the contrary, fear and
tensions have only too often led to the outbreak of wars. Likewise, it also seems to us selfdeception to imagine that minor conflicts could still be settled by employing the traditional
weapons. No warring nation will, in times of extreme danger, deny itself the use of any
weapons that scientific techniques can supply.
Thus all nations must arrive at the decision voluntarily to renounce force as the last recourse
in foreign policy. For they will cease to exist if they are not prepared to do so.
THE WORLD TODAY: pages 96-97.
I. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
A. Read the text and give answers to these questions.
1. What do the scientists who sign this appeal have in common?
2. How can science be a way to a fuller life for mankind?
3. What purpose do the destructive weapons serve in the world?
4. What do you think about using traditional weapons to settle conflicts?
5. According to you, how can different nations avoid war?
B. Vocabulary: find words in the text with the same meaning as:
1. At ones disposal,
2. Set of beliefs
3. Demolishing
4. Willingly
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4 Pts.

2 Pts.

5. Consecrate
II. LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE:
A. PUT THE VERBS IN PARENTHESIS ( ) INTO THE CORRECT TENSES OR FORMS.

3 Pts.
1. Nigers flag (to have) three colors, green, white and orange.
2. These students (to bring) at school in a nice car every day.
3. She (to visit) china twice.
4. If she had not come earlier, she (to sell-not) all the goods.
5. Its no good (to challenge) weaker than you.
6. Her voice can (to hear) everywhere.
7. As soon as Gomma gives birth, she (to return) home.
8. Ada caused his failure (to volunteer).
9. They (to hate) eating early now.
10. The news (to tell) all over the world every day.
B. CHANGE THE DIRECT SPEECH INTO REPORTED SPEECH.
2.5 Pts.
1. The couple says, We have been living in Niamey since 2003.
2. Kalla asked the doctor when he was obliged to take that medicament.
3. The woman told a girl, Dont be as lazy as your elder sister.
4. The smith told the client, go and come back tomorrow, now I am not feeling well.
5. Hassan said to his sister, Did you call mother yesterday? I learned that she must be
back soon.
C. FIND AND CORRECT THE MISTAKES IN THESE SENTENCES.
2 Pts.
1. She likes swimming good.
2. I used smoke cigarettes.
3. The car is park outside.
4. She said she had met her here.
5. Everybody is happy, isnt she?
III. TRANSLATION: Tles A only.
Translate the following text into English.

2.5 Pts.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALI

Today, in Mali, the inhabitants of one village are able to grow mangoes, tomatoes, onions
and lettuce. In another village, a maternity clinic provides pregnant women with prenatal care.
These different projects have been achieved thanks to the joint efforts of Africare, the Malian
government, and also the considerable efforts of the local population. These two villages are
situated fifty miles to the South of Bamako, and are the only ones to benefit from this
cooperative effort, which is unique in the region. It consists of giving financial aid and of
providing the necessary back-up services to achieve economic development at village level.
As a result, and thanks to this formula, several villages are able to benefit jointly from this
inspired initiative.
IV. WRITING: Write an essay from the following topics.
TOPIC 1: The advantages of trees. Tles D/C
What are the advantages of trees?
Why do trees disappear more and more?
What are the consequences on the environment and on beings?
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5Pts.

What solutions do you suggest to have and keep more trees?

TOPIC 2: The cost of marriage. Tle A

3Pts
Why is marriage affair a question of money?
Whose fault is it? (Boys? Girls? Parents?) Why? Give more explanations and/or
examples.
What according to you should be the basis of a successful marriage?