Common National Examination English Paper May 23rd , 2008 (2Hours : 15 :00 – 17 :00)

Correction
Section One: Reading Comprehension & Translation
I- Comprehension Questions

Task One: Find in the text words which have the same meanings as the
following: (0.25 pt. for each correct answer)
1. “ disclose” in paragraph 1 or 2 : ... unfold...
2. “transmissible” in paragraph 3 or 4 : ... communicable....
3. “wealth” in paragraph 5 or 6 : ... affluence ... 1 /1
4. “block” in paragraph 6 or 7 : ... restrain ...

Task Two: What phrases in the text express the same as the following?
(0.25 pt. for each correct answer)
1. “ spread all over the world” : ... propagate globally ...
2. “the underprivileged social class” : ... marginalized groups...
3. “poor income” :... limited purchasing power... 1 /1
4. “continuous progress” : ... sustainable development ...

Task Three: Say whether these statements are Supported or Contradicted in

the text. Justify your answers with the line number(s).
(0.5 pt. for each correct answer)
1. ...Contradict ... Line number: ... 13 – 14....
2. ... Supported... Line number:... 18 – 19 ... 1 /1

Task Four: Fill in the chart with information from the text. Do it in note
form. (0.5 pt. for each correct answer)
The economic benefits of global Types of global unhealthy
interdependence lifestyles
ease of international flow of stress, alienation, fast food, & 1 /1
goods, services, & products aggressive consumption patterns
Task Five: Complete these sentences with ideas from the text.Do it in NOTE
FORM. (0.5 pt. for each correct answer)

1. The violent marketing of fast food is one ... aspect of modernization ... that leads to

... an increased risk of unhealthy lifestyles ... in developing countries.

1 /1
2. Diseases of affluence are no longer ... specific ... to developed nations but have

become more prevalent ... in developing ones as well.

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 Common National Examination English Paper May 23rd , 2008 (2Hours : 15 :00 – 17 :00)

TASK SIX: Answer concisely the following questions. Do not exceed the space
given. (1 pt. for each correct answer)
1. … Global interdependence has negativelly affected people’s personal, social,
economic and cultural lifestyles. Some of these lifestyles are stress, alienation,
cigarettes and alcohol all of which have contributed to diseases of affluence. …

2. … The author uses the word ‘values’ to refer to both the positive and the 2/2
negative aspects of modernization such as healthcare and governance , and to
the consumption paterns of imported lifestyles. ...

II- Translation
Task One: Translate the sentences into English: (1 pt.)

“The destiny of our country is in our hands. Today, our country has the means to
resolutely pursue the path toward a great national ambition, shared by all, and 1/1
conveyed through human development.” HDR50-Summary, January 2006, (p. 2).

Task Two: Translate the sentences into French: (1 pt.)

« La modification de la structure des âges de la population [au Maroc] est l’une

des implications les plus profondes de la transition démographique. » RDH50- 1/1
Synthèse, Janvier 2006, (p. 8).

SECTION Two: WRITING & Multiple Choice Questions

I- Writing:

1. Paradraph writing: (2 pts.)

……………………………………………… Variety of answers ……………………………………. 2/2
2. Essay writing: (5 pts.)
……………………………………………… Variety of answers……………………………………. 5/5
II - Multiple Choice Questions
Direction: Put a cross (X) on the letter corresponding to the option that you think
correct. (0.25 pt. for each correct answer)

01. A B C D
05. A B C D
09. A B C D
13. A B C D

02. A B C D
06. A B C D
10. A B C D
14. A B C D

03. A B C D
07. A B C D
11. A B C D
15. A B C D 4/4
04. A B C D
08. A B C D
12. A B C D
16. A B C D

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